Back Together at Last: Bill Ward Reunites with Black Sabbath for “Back to the Beginning”.

Back Together at Last: Bill Ward Reunites with Black Sabbath for “Back to the Beginning”.

 

For the first time in two decades, the original Black Sabbath lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—shared the stage once again. It happened at the emotional “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert in Birmingham, the city where it all started. Fans had hoped, but few truly believed, that all four founding members would reunite. And yet, there he was—Bill Ward behind the kit, raw, thunderous, and defiant.

 

It marked a historic return for Ward, who had been absent from Black Sabbath’s tours and final shows due to contractual disputes and health concerns. But on this night, all was forgiven and forgotten. The moment Ozzy introduced him—“We’re whole again!”—the crowd erupted. Ward’s drum fills on classics like “War Pigs” and “Children of the Grave” reminded everyone what had been missing all these years: that swing, that soul, that unmistakable groove only he could deliver.

 

The chemistry was instant. Iommi’s riffs sounded heavier, Butler’s bass lines grooved deeper, and Ozzy’s voice soared with a newfound fire, feeding off the full-circle moment. The performance wasn’t just nostalgia—it was magic being reborn one last time. For longtime fans, it felt like the band’s soul had returned.

 

After the final note, the four men stood arm-in-arm, tears visible, soaking in a standing ovation that felt endless. No drama. No egos. Just gratitude. This wasn’t just a concert—it was a healing, a full-circle farewell to a band that created a genre and changed music forever.

 

Black Sabbath didn’t just go back to the beginning. They ended the journey the way it was meant to—with all four original members, together, one final time.