Black Sabbath - War Pigs (Live) | REACTION

[@mikem6064]

From what I understand. Those drums owed him money.

[@soulpatchjackson3076]

Lmao!!!!!!

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Probably his ex's picture on the skins

[@polopopolo2197]

😂😂

[@tomlafleche332]

I thought they slapped his mama then stole his car, or that's the story I heard lol.

[@SGED392]

He said to the drums “yoozz talkin to me???

[@willblood7082]

Keep in mind… Ozzy, Bill and Tony were 22 y/o in this performance and Geezer was just 21 🔥

[@keeponrollin7922]

Unbelievable

[@wayL0ck]

Wow! When I was 22, I had accomplished nothing. These four changed Rock and Roll!

[@willblood7082]

@@wayL0ck I had just completed college, was unemployed and looking for a job at 22 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Greg-io1ip]

When I was 22 I was going to college and working in a restaurant as a lead cook and barback. I couldn't even play the waitresses, let alone a kazoo. I tried to date 2 at the same time. One cried and dumped me, the other one slapped me in front of everyone. And all the waitresses formed a club against me. Little did they know how clueless I was and it was the only time in my life I did that. Yeah, that was my 'age 22 War Pig' story. The dumbest thing is they were both beautiful inside and out, and I thought it was my choice. I must have been the dumbest 22 year old on earth! Meanwhile Sabbath making legend songs for the universe age 22. It's unreal. And surreal.

[@Ed9870]

Visual and audio proof that Sabbath in their heyday were an absolute force of nature.

[@josephconte]

Preach

[@davidwoolard1264]

Them drums are going to heaven because he beat the hell out of them!

[@CosmicVagabondPixie]

**Luvit** Ha YAY

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Clever!

[@zoflo728]

This song is as relevant as ever. War Pigs continue their destruction.

[@Konastang18]

Military Industrial complex alive and well. The creature from Jekyll Island still calling the shots.

[@iansaxby729]

Just 4 young lads from Birmingham inventing a music genre. Groovy as fuck too.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

"Groovy as Fuck" Well Put ❗

[@edwardmunoz7853]

Well said my friend,well said 👊

[@richardfairlamb9728]

That’s what makes them the greatest in metal…,their groove.

[@bigfishbigpond]

UTV 💪🏻

[@5after4am]

Bill beating a confession out of those drums .

[@KillDozer44]

Bill Ward is a fucking mad man I never get tired of his playing here

[@_stardust62]

All four original members are still alive in 2024!!....nobody they know will ever take their rock and roll away from them!

[@jasonrichardson1208]

Backstreet kids from Birmingham!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Legend says the drum kit never recovered from the beating.

[@chief_queef1990]

I hope those drums were at least 18

[@robertmcnaught8875]

The birth of metal

[@brandonsimmons1695]

Bill played like the drums owed him money

[@chrisw3421]

They were still working out the lyrics. i'm so grateful for this old footage.

[@troycul6552]

I've heard 7 different versions of this song lol.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@troycul6552 And the FNM version is the best.

[@johndrx165]

Geezer wrote all the lyrics. Ozzy frequently forgot some, but maybe they were in flux. Pretty sure album was recorded. Power was never lacking. Super raw and stripped down here.

[@whitneyjacobs7874]

I think the spotlight coming on disoriented Ozzy and caused him to mess up the order of the lines.

[@Bill_Yarkakar_XVIII]

@@johndrx165 This was a combination of the final lyrics and "Walpurgis", which was the original working title. There may be a little drug-fueled improvisation in there, too.

[@lharr]

If this performance does not give you chills, you have no soul

[@rickferguson2004]

Unbelievable sound from just 4 guys.

[@PamelaKilburn-c3w]

Black Sabbath are the pioneers of heavy metal ❤

[@charlescollins117]

The words in this song are all happening today

[@garytittlesoul64]

Bill Ward the most underrated drummer ever

[@Greg-io1ip]

Peart, Ward, Moon, Baker, Bonham. Stewart Copeland, Gil Moore, Charlie Charles (Ian Dury and The Blockheads).

[@alrivers2297]

​@Greg-io1ip Ian Paice was phenomenal too. Mitch Mitchell and Alex Van Halen, very underrated

[@neillenet291]

Ozzy didn't leave, he was fired (drugs) and his best friend Bill Ward had to be the to fire him. Thankfully black sabbath reconciled with ozzy, and they toured and made another album together.

[@Shocking603]

54 years ago !! In the good old days 😊

[@tektoniks_architects]

Epic performance, and perfectly suited for 2024. We are living this song meaning every day. Wake up people.

[@SeasonedCitizen99]

Bill Ward such an animal on the drums. So good!

[@alphasixty1316]

Animal was such a Bill Ward on the drums.

[@rogercaruso9337]

This is the version you need to watch

[@AW11-e4h]

The beginning of Metal 🤘

[@steveyork8069]

Rumor has the drummer Bill Ward was arrested after the show for beating the hell out of his drum kit.🔥

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

The ultimate war protest song

[@paulwhite7972]

This whole show is on KZbin from 1970. I'd strongly recommend you watch the version of Fairies Wear Boots from it. The boys bring the fonk. Bill brings the swing and it's good in groovetown.

[@lukasmoller5065]

Exactly what he said! ❤

[@whamptonr]

…and “Hand of Doom.” This whole show is just incredible and I am so thankful it was filmed.

[@kraig7777]

@@whamptonr omg omg omg Hand of Doom Paris 1970 is LEGENDARY

[@joescott8877]

If they don't I WILL! Kicking myself even now for not seeking out enough live Sabbath before now! FWB is my fave song by them, can't wait!

[@angelobelmont9379]

It also has the best version of paranoid

[@cynthiawhite3945]

Birth of heavy metal 🤘🤘

[@rickferguson2004]

There will never be another Black Sabbath like this

[@mojobag01]

Those drums went and lived on a farm after this.

[@justmehello5543]

this is when War Pigs was evolving from the song Walpurgis, you can find that on youtube as well. Witches gather at black masses Bodies burning in red ashes On the hill the church in ruins Is the scene of evil doings It's the place for all black sinners Watch them eating dead rat's innards I guess it's the same Wherever you may go Oh, Lord, yeah! [Verse 2] Carry banners which denounce the lord See me rocking in my grave See them anoint my head with dead rat's blood See them stick this stake through me Lord hold me back I just gotta go They got a hold of my soul now Lord can my brain escape what blood I'm seeing Look in my eyes and bear it all, yeah! [Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] On the scene, a priest appears Sinners falling at his knees Satan sends out funeral pyre Casts the priest into the fire It's the place for all bad sinners Watch them eating dead rat's innards I guess its the same Wherever you may go Oh, Lord, yeah!

[@charliegeorge9393]

thank you

[@alrifr5786]

I am not sure evolving is the right word. The band had to change some of the lyrics to make the record producers happy. This performance was after the record was released, so live they reverted to some of the original lyrics.

[@justinatest9456]

I love everything about this performance. Everything sounds massive, and surprisingly clear. Bill Ward is an insane machine. And Ozzy's enthusiasm for his band is both inspirng, and endearing. They hadn't even finalized the lyrics here, that's how fresh this was for them. They must have been so excited for what they were doing. Not only is this a masterpiece of a song, but it's so much heavier than anything else going. They must have been over the moon.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Well Put Justin❗ This was great to watch.

[@justchillin4065]

I think I finally understand why the lyrics are different from the one's I memorized

[@Bill_Yarkakar_XVIII]

Yep. it was a combination of the "War Pigs" lyrics and the lyrics from "Walpurgis", which was the original working title of the song.

[@terryconnelly484]

Bill ward always bangs the F. out of the drums

[@DJDOGG31]

That is maybe the best live version of a song you will ever see on KZbin.

[@frankpentangeli7945]

This and the live version of Child In Time by Deep Purple, also recorded in 1970. I'm not sure which one I prefer ... I love them both so much!

[@MeidoVegeta]

How many more times by led Zep Jan 1970 at the Albert hall and Kashmir 2007 by the same band.

[@MeidoVegeta]

Child in time is awesome.

[@SacredNutrino]

This performance should go down as one of the heaviest things known to man. basically started heavy metal. Bill Ward putting on a clinic with those drums

[@jamesjohnston9225]

Bill Ward was the star of this one IMO. Smashin that small setup drum kit!!! And the bassist slappin hard the WHOLE tune. Nice live reaction AB!

[@charlescollins117]

All of our war pigs are hard at work

[@Dan-yz4qz]

Diary of a madman still one my favorite albums of all time

[@aldower3390]

So glad you finally got around to watching this, I was keen to see how you reacted to Bill ward live. It's a video I can watch over and over again. Great reaction guys

[@emilymartinez6961]

Same here, you took the words right out my mouth 🤘🎶

[@deckard.97]

Ditto - I was absolutely shocked when I saw this footage. Bill Ward is mesmerizing. Thanks guys for doing this reaction!

[@martincarrasco8445]

I love it when yall recognize the drum playing, of Bill Ward

[@micht6888]

The shock and awe of the late 60"s 70s. Was still hippie era and these fellas come around. Changed everything, bound for greatness from the start.

[@pcraig1383]

The War Pigs are alive and well and worse than ever. Context: In 1969 Americans killed in Viet Nam averaged over 500 per month, young people and their supporters didn.t like that. During the Iraq War they stopped families and photographers from greeting caskets coming back to (iirc) Dover Del. Thanks for the reaction you guys.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Thank you for this narrative you just wrote. Sad commentary about WAR PIGS.

[@thursty101]

My brother inlaw served at Dover AF base during Vietnam

[@scottchrismon4492]

Gods of heavy metal .

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

Whether its live or the studio cut. Its one of the greatest songs ever written! 🤘😎

[@jfender8023]

Birmingham jazz !! Brilliant choice fellas!

[@Dan-yz4qz]

Iommi on lead guitar killin it, still probably my all time favorite guitar solo ever

[@V7avalon]

Bill Ward made fire with those sticks 🥢🔥

[@chrisbridgen2711]

Bill Ward is so so underrated

[@ericleonard2835]

Award for best drums 1970 goes to Bill Ward

[@justinnichols6400]

All Paris concert great!!!

[@billakers6082]

I believe this was in Paris around 1970. Faries wear boots from the same concert will blow you away. The loudest band in history.

[@Dan-yz4qz]

Everyone thought Sabbath was devil worshippers growimg up as a fan in teen years. They tried educationing everyone about corruption and bad politics. They were Anti war Sabbath was huge , and their messages sure resonate today

[@davidlitchke4964]

They changed the game when they came along. Iconic band.

[@chrisbanks5925]

Epic.

[@josephconte]

Sabbath is BADASS!!!!!

[@ruserious9577]

The reversed sticks do make a bigger sound, but more importantly...Bill hits so insanely hard that the smaller tip will ruin or punch thru a drum-head on the first song. The fatter end spreads out the impact.

[@RossBayCult]

Black Sabbath is the truth

[@FrankUli]

Ozzy the prince of darkness and Black Sabbath never disappointed their fans at the concerts

[@kengunter6903]

What a Power rock band.

[@jeraldkimball494]

This was the music of my youth in high school and then in the Marine Corp afterwards. The Viet Nam War was raging on. I was and will always be a huge fan.

[@kathyedleman633]

This whole concert is amazing! Worth a watch! ❤❤

[@stevesuttie2644]

You know what you don’t want to hear after that? “Hey guys your band is on next”

[@daveromero1457]

Wow you can feel the percussion and the energy thanks guys😀👍

[@shariherman34]

Geezer Butler needs more love. He drives the bass lines like a champ. Love him!

[@curtjohansen5742]

That was a historic performance that was a force of nature. Nobody had heard music so heavy and original like that. Bill Ward was smashing those drums as hard as Bonham and he"s criminally underrated. I think if they had taken more time in the studio capturing Bill"s drumming with all its power and sophistication he"d be neck and neck with Bonham. Geezer was a guitar player but switched to bass and you can tell during the guitar solos that it"s his turn to go off yet still hold the bottom down. Tony Iommi is the Godfather of metal riffs. Ozzy had a voice like an air raid siren with power and clarity. Together they were the architects of metal. The Godfathers of Metal.

[@aaronfrazier7159]

Preach the Metal Gospel, Brother!!🤘

[@Andermander429]

Jimi Hendrix is the godfather. Listen to Machine Gun live and make up your mind

[@curtjohansen5742]

@@Andermander429 it's made up. Sabbath are the Godfathers of metal. Period.

[@johnscharnhorst3432]

He was crazy when we saw them he ran all over the stage On there reunion tour my ears were ringing for days lol front row center all I can say is WOW.

[@joshuamasserant8215]

I've seen Black Sabbath 8 x and Ozzy once, they have the best musicians in history.....straight facts.

[@ZenWithKen]

Contrast War Pigs with another popular song from 1970, Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head. It was a time when music was making a drastic shift. The boomers music was giving way to the drug assisted tunes from the hippies. The shift to hard rock and metal was in full gear and Sabbath was leading the charge. I think it over corrected a little when it swung to disco, but we endured until that thankfully died, lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@arnoldcox9128]

DAMN!!!! 😮😮

[@BigC.]

1970 baby!

[@JerseyBA62]

Bill ward also sings on 2 tracks.its alright(technical ectasy) n swinging the chain(never say die) they needed 1 more song for the record.but ozzy was already gone so they wrote it about their break up.

[@tjmasson1013]

Bill ward tryin to bust those skins.

[@clasmaster1471]

I don’t know how you get any more awesome than that?! Good Lord!

[@charlesward4314]

Just love your conversation. I consumed this music as an early teenager. We never discussed it, just played it over and over.

[@spawn4582]

It's 1970, 54 years ago, wow

[@jamesmcnally1253]

They were all underrated musicians. They started a whole new type of music,heavy metal,they were arguably the first

[@danjohnson2986]

Loved watching you both just grooving to this. Everyone talks about Bill Ward on drums. As they should. That man in this performance is unreal.

[@davidpeters3846]

I hope Black Sabbath had a slow song after this because damn that drummer is got to be exhausted

[@michelleLefluer]

The drummer kills it in this song.

[@skyy256]

Honestly ..Black Sabbath was one of the greatest!!

[@SteveMavronis]

There's some killer drumming in this song! Love how Ozzy is just improvising with the lyrics.

[@keiranbradley3238]

Bill Ward is a colossus!.

[@ranchyblues]

Ozzy , the 1st headbanger!!!

[@J_Meta___]

The drummer 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 they’re all fire man 🔥🔥🙏🏼

[@ronaldsanders9464]

you guys have just witnessed history!!! This is the birth of heavy metal and head banging glad you liked it!!!!

[@hollygolightly1302]

One of my favorite concerts I went to as a teen! ❤

[@JimmyRJump]

Recorded live at the Paris Theatre in Brussels (Belgium) in late 1970, just after the release of their"Paranoid" album. The song was originally called "Walpurgis", but Sabath wanted to get rid of the "being satanic" moniker and changed the title to "War Pigs", which has slightly different lyrics (Ozzy 'wrongfully' sings some of the original lines here).

[@keeponrollin7922]

Nice info

[@MeidoVegeta]

Good insight as I'm thinking Ozzy forgets the placement of lyrics and creates new ones here. 😂

[@reesezpeecez08]

If you want more (especially Geezer) watch Fairies Wear Boots from the same concert . You won't be disappointed .

[@f.murphy8340]

Best live drum sound ever.

[@matthewmccarthy5465]

This video bears witness to the greatness of Bill Ward. He should be considered among the greatest rock drummers of all time with Moon, Bonham, Peart, and Copeland. The creme de la creme.

[@JsscRchlDrsy]

This is so early is before the lyrics were not quite finished. Remarkable performance.

[@adrianmorris5546]

Black Sabbath in their prime just incredible The drums definitely owed Bill Ward money Ozzy giving it his all Geezer Butler on Bass and Tony Iommi guitar were the total package

[@allenlocke1935]

The greatness we just witnessed is beyond comprehension! Epic 🔥

[@d4mdcykey]

Those opening chords let you know you are about to get a beatdown...and you will be glad for it.

[@daviddavid1346]

THIS WASN'T JUST A SONG. THIS WAS A MESSAGE.

[@adamdavis2760]

If you ever read Ozzy Osbourne's book he explains that Tony worked in a factory and lost some of his fingertips so he made Prosthetics with thimbles essentially giving him metal fingertips hence the reason for the unique sound off of his guitar

[@foxdogsourdough]

You boys are the best in the business. Don't ever stop being great! Thank you for what you do!

[@nickbenke3306]

This is up there with Queens Live Aid gig in 1985! Just Outstanding performances from master musicians!

[@Neillybob63]

Bill just killing it...... as usual.

[@wellitsjustG]

i've heard this many times the recorded studio version and to be fair the drummer stood out, but live? live he takes over.