Black Sabbath is reuniting for the ninth annual Ozzfest in Hartford, Connecticut.
After initially declining an offer to join original Black Sabbath members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward has now reconsidered, said a posting this week on Ozzfest's website.
Ozzfest 2004, which begins on July 10, also will include a reunion of the original line up of British heavy metal band Judas Priest.
"You have the original Black Sabbath and the original Judas Priest. What more could you want!" Sharon Osbourne said in a statement.