Black Sabbath’s camp released an official statement today about original drummer Bill Ward’s decision to not be part of a reunion.

BLACK SABBATH Statement:

We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill’s latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony’s treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer for the forthcoming shows. See you at Download.

–Black Sabbath, 5/17/12