Bill Ward Reunites with Black Sabbath at “Back to the Beginning” — Their First Onstage Moment Together in 20 Years 

In a moment fans never thought they’d witness again, legendary drummer Bill Ward reunited with Black Sabbath at the band’s emotional “Back to the Beginning” farewell event — marking the first time in two decades that all four original members stood together in front of a crowd.

Held in their hometown of Birmingham, the show wasn’t just a concert — it was a full-circle celebration. An acknowledgment of where it all began: four working-class lads who reshaped the sound of modern music and forged the foundation of heavy metal as we know it.

As Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler launched into a thunderous set, the crowd erupted — but it was the surprise appearance of Bill Ward that made the night unforgettable. After years of personal struggles, contract disputes, and health concerns had kept him from the stage, Ward’s presence brought a wave of raw emotion. Hugs were exchanged. Eyes welled up. And for a few transcendent minutes, time stood still.

Together again — if only briefly — the original lineup reminded the world of what made them so powerful in the first place: chemistry, soul, and unfiltered darkness wrapped in distorted riffs and pounding drums. Whether or not they played a full set together didn’t matter. What mattered was the moment — the history, the healing, the brotherhood.

Fans across the globe flooded social media with tears, nostalgia, and gratitude. For many, it wasn’t just a reunion — it was closure. A reminder that while chapters may end, legends don’t fade. They echo.

Black Sabbath began with four. And for one powerful night, they were four again.