Black Sabbath - War Pigs (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to Black Sabbath’s War Pigs
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[@dbradx]

"I wasn't expecting this" is the perfect reaction to this song. Sheer brilliance - musically, lyrically, vocally, it doesn't get better. Great song choice guys!

[@m1k3br4v0]

@Airplaybeats Check out the 1970 live version in Paris. Bill Ward is incredible. They all are. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWTFZ4Z9pLNpmqMsi=SmBlAaZbWZgnurUO

[@mcddtlc]

The live version from Paris- 1970 is a must!! Drummer unreal!!!

[@papacarl2002]

Bill Ward!!! 💥 🥁 🔥 🤘🏼

[@claudioferraro1652]

True! a killing machine

[@smgdroid]

This ^^^^ 100%... they are so tight it is difficult to believe it is live.... they sound like they are in the studio...

[@philpennington826]

LOL Yeah that's the one where Ozzy sings the lyrics all out of order.

[@philpennington826]

@@smgdroid LOL except they didn't, because....go watch it again. Ozzy sang the lyrics all out of order compared to the studio version.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Hard to find a song more perfectly suited to 2023.

[@Blaskor314]

Heck...I can't think of a year this song isn't perfect for in the last 50.

[@darkchamber6546]

take the power back

[@scenicrouteart]

100% correct! Think I’ll send it to the House and Senate on social media!

[@garysiggelkowsiggelkow5079]

This song is timeless

[@JC-es5un]

“Fairies wear boots” and “The Wizard” are 2 other classics definitely worth checking out 👍

[@joescott8877]

Absolutely! And other amazements from the Ozzy Era, but I hope they check out some Dio as well, with "Neon Knights" and "Heaven and Hell," Oh, my Mercy, lol!

[@dancarter482]

Sweet Leaf and Planet Caravan ... .

[@mrkennady]

nah they need to hear behind the wall of sleep

[@jmorgan3977]

Fairies Wear Boots may be my favorite Sabbath song.

[@seanslaughter5483]

They were the birth of heavy riffs and beats. Nothing was the same after Sabbath hit the scene in 1970 ! Many people say it was the birth of heavy metal.

[@ratter531]

Sabbath are the God Fathers of heavy type music 100%.

[@DHIX33333]

Heavy blues riffs

[@martyhall6486]

It was Ozzie

[@glyjack]

Sorry but The Kinks got there with the heavy riffs first - You Really Got Me & All Day And All Of The Night

[@DanA-fk6tl]

But the kinks are not heavy metal. Sabbath 1970...

[@paxonearth]

Their greatest masterpiece as well as the greatest anti-war song ever written.

[@doscwolny2221]

I was only 19- redgum. Us and them- floyd are also really good antiwar songs

[@sukie584]

Masters of War by Bob Dylan is. But War Pigs is a great one no doubt.

[@telynns8490]

The guitar player had an accident and lost the tips of some of his fingers. He then created some fake tips for his fingers and went on to create this excellent music.

[@GTLyons]

yep started as a right handed player, then had to switch to left... practically invented the "power chord... and I don't think Jimmy Page would have a problem with me sayin' that.

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Sabbath is the foundation of metal music. Bill Ward, their drummer is a beast and their bassist, Geezer Butler inspired many of us the pick us the bass. I'd love to see you guys listen to entire albums, but I think that would prove to be a copyright nightmare, so I may just have to send you their albums. This was a pretty basic song from them, you'll catch it as you hear more of their music how intricate some of their songs can be. Thank you Gentlemen, this made my morning.

[@AirplayBeats]

Awesome. Glad you liked it. Keep sending songs over.

[@ingobordewick6480]

I'm pretty sure there are countless ladies that can talk about Geezers quick fingers. LOL

[@emilymartinez6961]

Geezer Butler and Bill Ward were my favorite, watching them in concert was something you don't forget, they were very special ,glad l was lucky enough to have seen them 👍🥰

[@joescott8877]

The way Ozzy cries his anguished "YEAH!" right after decrying how the Poor so often are made to fight in wars is one of the most cathartic fucking things I've ever heard. Great reaction, guys! I love how this song never gets old, and I hate how this song never gets old...

[@glass2467]

Yeah, that was Ozzy on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and Bill Ward on drums. 1970. If you liked those drums you gotta see it live. It's much more intense: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWTFZ4Z9pLNpmqM

[@johnladd8421]

Honestly probably one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@dgator3599]

Hope ya'll watch the live version from Paris. Totally awesome. When you watch it, notice the 2 microphones taped together that Ozzy is singing into. The stuff these guys rigged up and to still sound so good live is unreal. Have a good one...

[@brianphillips8228]

One of those mics went to the recorder, the other was broadcast to the audience.

[@problemchimp4231]

The song seems mild here, compared to that genius, 1970 version

[@michelleydenisey4697]

The live Paris version is so good!

[@philpennington826]

LOL too bad the lyrics Ozzy was singing into those mics were way out of order from the album version, though....

[@jimipalmer5041]

Yep, that was Ozzy. Faeries Wear Boots is a great Sabbath tune too. Although you can't go wrong with early Black Sabbath.👍✌💖

[@joescott8877]

I second for Faeries Wear Boots!! A "MUST"!

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Sabbath bloody Sabbath 🤘

[@jimipalmer5041]

@user-fb5xt4nr8d great album too...I like Who Are You...all my friends listened to Sabbath👍🔥🔥🔥

[@Anthony-uf3oz]

*fairies

[@Anthony-uf3oz]

@@joescott8877 *fairies

[@bigcheese2128]

“Begging mercy for their sins, satan laughing spreads his wings” is a fucking HARDCORE lyric for 1970

[@thesnoyls]

MORE Sabbath! Hand of Doom next. Heavy, bluesy, jazzy as fuck

[@clasmaster1471]

Bill Ward beats those drums like they owe him money! Everyone was on point in this one.

[@jamesferris4573]

This was Black Sabbath's second album released in 1970, and in my opinion by far their best work. I saw them live and paid $7.00 dollars for third row seats from a guy needing to sell his tickets. I am not sure of the year, but it was early 70's. I went to a multitude of rock concerts in the late 60's and through the 1970's.

[@SearlesHernandez]

Yes, that's OZZY! Glad ya'll didn't play the fan video that is popular. You could start at album 1 like you did with Zeppelin 😆🤙

[@onemotherpucker]

Me and my cousin used to walk around with a big Telefunken radio powered by a motorcycle battery in a ammunition case blasting this stuff. This shit is the goat.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Yes, that’s a young Ozzy.

[@GratefulNole1]

HAND OF DOOM- Black Sabbath.....Ozzy tells a tale in this one

[@davidstenton4365]

*EXCELLENT GUYS* !!!!! The GODFATHERS of Heavy Metal.!!!!!

[@MrDeadstu]

Black Sabbath for sure spit truth. Inspired generations to come. Legendary. Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on Bass, Bill Ward on Drums.

[@remohio]

Black Sabbath - Hand of Doom

[@franklimper2677]

Good morning brothas Stay out of the rain Thanks for your music

[@AirplayBeats]

Good morning! Thanks for watching!!

[@tjmasson1013]

These dudes were ahead of there time. The best then notes. The lyrics are deep

[@robot9991]

Most lyrics for Sabbath at this time were written by Geezer Butler (bassist), and the riffs/music were mostly by guitarist Toni Iommi. Trivia: When the band decided to quit their day jobs and go full-time, Toni thought about skipping his last day at the factory, but his mum convinced him to go. When he got there, another guy had called in sick and they put Tony on a machine that he'd never used before. During that last shift, his fingers were partially cut off.... yep. The fingers were on his right hand that he uses to play. He was devastated and thought about quitting. Then he learned about a famous guitar player that played with fingers actually missing. He thought - fuck it, and crafted some fake fingertips which he uses to this day. This situation actually turned out to become part of the Sabbath sound. He even restrung his guitar and used different tunings to make those fake fingers work better. True story.

[@prodigal71]

My favorite Sabbath song...by a country mile (and I love Sabbath) & in my opinion, THE definitive HEAVY METAL song. Loved y'all's reaction to this

[@2869may]

"Children of the sea" is right there....

[@Swonder1972]

Sabbath was all about feel...They were groove masters that found a pocket while projecting a slamming ethereal vibe. The esoteric lyrics of Geezer(bass) filled in the mythos. Lyrical as 19th-century expressionism with often overt Christian doctrine to dark magic, social-political rhymes, like and good sermon. This song could be played on soul train. The band shines light on the darkness with tri-tone funk...

[@ryanmccall1666]

Thank you, just heard this song for the 27,973 time and it gives me chills everytime. Appreciate you guys 🤘😎

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Bill ward is a beast on the drums 🥁 Live version is a mandatory must see /Hear🔥💪😎

[@michelleydenisey4697]

GREAT song with a timeless message as applicable today as it was 50 years ago.

[@joescott8877]

Alas, it is. I said in my comment above that I love how this song never gets old, and I hate how this song never gets old...NATO and Russia seem to be doing their damndest to out-escalate each other these days. --These LAST days?...

[@edzontar660]

@@joescott8877 Russia threatens to respond accordingly to UK (NATO) sending depleted uranium to Bandera UKR??? ... Russia sent 6 subs to America's West Coast ... America & China preparing for war??? ... Whether 1943 or 2023, War Pigs/Russia Haters of Eastern Europe think it's okay to be a Nazi ... (MIC) NATO is NOT a defensive organization & I bet Eisenhower-JFK & even Reagan would concur ... Anyhow, there's more to war than being against war & I'm an American that's labeled a Putin-Russia puppet by people that opposed the Vietnam War, but support "beating the drums" over Russia/China in today's "free & democratic" America.

[@justinatest9456]

You got to see them play this live in Paris 1971. One of my favourite live performances. The band is on fire.

[@joescott8877]

And cool different lyrics too! Lots of killer vid of drummer Bill Ward kicking ass as well! Terrific show, ur right!

[@neillynn8459]

Best heavy metal band of all times ! Their awesome song list is forever ! 🤘🏻

[@jonk9154]

Beats those drums like they owe him money! Bill Ward was a tremendously talented drummer.

[@georgetaxi8179]

Yo! You guys are killing it with this channel. Hitting all my favorite bands. Rush, Zeppelin, Floyd, and now Sabbath. If you hit Van Halen next I going to lose it.

[@evanhume3706]

Me too cause Van Halen suck! Unless you want to hear scales played real fast! they only have one good song. Talkin bout love.....not hating but I lived through it..

[@billherman7294]

​@@evanhume3706 you're being ridiculous

[@evanhume3706]

@@billherman7294 the truth hurts

[@jbjamz7075]

Timeless, regardless of the decade or generation. 💯

[@debbiemccain5850]

Yes, its Ozzy singing!! Watch the official video and also the live performance in Paris in 1970🎶🎸🎵

[@nodaysback8390]

Glad to see you guys react to the song and not the corny, modernized video that everyone else reacts to and only distracts the music. Back in the early '70s, music videos *for the most part,* did not exist. So, the songs weren't intended to be listened to while watching one. What often happens is some director who might not understand the song completely, has the most influence over the making of the video.. often results in videos that tell a different story than what the lyrics are saying between the lines. *Avoid videos for that reason, especially for old school songs.* Edit: 11:24 The guy on the left got it exactly right after hearing one song.. Nice! They have said many times that their music is not evil and doesn't promote or condone devil stuff... They said they were just the only ones daring enough to address the darker side of a lot of things when a lot of bands were singing about "free love with flowers in your hair." Having grown up in post WW2, bombed out Birmingham England, that wasn't reality to them. Their songs were about the side of things that usually got swept under the rug by the mainstream. Most often though, those songs usually ended with a message that peace and love and God was the answer.

[@wileyjdraws7594]

Planet caravan is Sabbath at there most jazzy/ psychedelic don't miss it

[@cdronk]

I've watch a number of reactions to this song and nobody brings up the bass (except you guys). That bassist was going off.

[@AirplayBeats]

He sure was

[@bluesguy6380]

The live version is stunning

[@davewright5777]

"Symptom of the Universe" is a must listen .... that will definitely rock your a..

[@michaellowe121]

Y’all are killing it with this channel. Keep up the good work!!!

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you!!

[@geneticrex]

"Hand Of Doom".....is a Black Sabbath gem.

[@christopherjohnson7613]

The live version from 1970 in Paris is really the one to watch and listen to

[@johntremmel3949]

Yup that’s Ozzy you should both watch it live from Paris in 1970 it’s breathtaking !!!!👊

[@dougwelch6855]

Finally you guys get to the greatest. In my opinion, they rival Zeppelin. Bonham's favorite drummer was Bill Ward. Watch the live version of this in Paris from 1970 and you'll know why. React to WARNING off their first album and then pick your jaws up off the floor. I can live with their first 5 albums without another song and die a happy man.

[@jfs70ss]

What''s up young Men. I'm Hispanic so I grew up listening to R&B Soul, and Latin Music, then got into Jazz in my early 20's. I knew of some rock like Led Zeppelin and The Who but not too many other groups until I got older. I didn't listen to Black Sabbath until maybe 20 years ago in my 40's. I'll be 62 in a few months so my music is very diverse. Just to switch things up if you wanna see some 'World Class' Musicians, then watch a video called, 'The Roots of Coincidence' by The Pat Metheny Group or 'Romantic Warrior' by Return to Forever. You haven't experienced 'Next Level' musicianship until you get into Jazz. Not only Jazz but other genres like Tool. I never listened to them until I saw the 'Drum Cam' by Danny Carey. The dude is considered one ot the best drummers ever. Not surprising, he also plays in a Jazz Fusion Band. Peace in Northern Cali.

[@cybister4864]

You guys are badass, loving your reactions. It's a rare niche to find reactors as musically literate and sonically knowledgeable as you two yet still havent heard some of these classics. Fascinating to hear your new insights to stuff I've heard for years.

[@jasonremy1627]

I've always felt this was Sabbath's Magnum Opus. The lyrics, the drums, the guitar, the bass, the song structure, everything is perfect.

[@lisakropp3881]

You have to do the live version Paris 1970!

[@jamesmanolakis2420]

Gotta do the live in Paris version. Bill Ward is the hardest hitters in RnR of all time

[@ratter531]

All hail the mighty, Black Sabbath, the band I have loved since 1969, Tony Iommi Bill Ward Geezer and Ozzy the creators of heavy type music.

[@de688]

Yes a young Ozzy, early 20's. Black Sabbath came out of Birmingham, the equivalent of Steeltown Pittsburgh in the the sixties. Ozzy is recognized as one of the best singers to sing on time, clean, clear vocals. He sat in that bands pocket note for note and always on time. And he was pretty strung out then. Even now 50 years later his timing is tight and on point. Great selection! Powerful message. Four disenfranchised dudes from steel town England had had enough. War Pigs

[@Ilikeryche]

Now you must hear "Hand Of Doom", I can already tell you're gonna love it.

[@victhedude417]

Look at their California Jam concert clips from 1974 on KZbin! It was my first time seeing them live. Greatest concert day in my life!

[@keelsmac01]

I was there! Broke my foot, didn’t care till I got home. It was wild!

[@rlwetz4317]

Sabbath is a deep, deep 🕳️ Jump on in! The catalog is a sonic funhouse. The entire "Paranoid" LP is scribed and vibed into a masterpiece. Can't wait 'til you two discover Yes (if you haven't). Hard to get more proggy than that!

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Bill Ward really tears his drums up in this song. Black Sabbath was awesome in concert, one of the bands I’ll never forget.

[@frankgidney9474]

My first 8 track 16 years old, mind blown.still relevant today

[@tomkephart8352]

1970 release. Ozzy Osbourne - vocals Toni Iommi - Guitar Geezer Butler - Bass ( wrote most of the lyrics during the Ozzy years) Bill Ward- Drums

[@christianwilliamson9752]

This was around 1970. Sabbath first 4 albums or so are pure fire. Recorded very well. Time for a deep dive gentlemen

[@curtjohansen5742]

Black Sabbath are the architects of heavy, the Godfathers of metal, a force of nature, their weapon is sound and none more mighty than Sabbath.

[@jburge40]

I just found you guys last night while at the bottom of my Led Zeppelin rabbit hole. I like the way you two break down the music. Great channel guys, keep um comin.

[@thomascerulli8013]

Theirs a really great video out their. Almost animated like the movie 300…This is the first album that we all started banging our heads too. Sadly the words and meaning of this song still exist today. We should have learned from The Nam Thanks Guys I’m Tommy huge fan ❤

[@rexkimberley9537]

At 67 years old this song is as relevant today as it was when I heard it as a teen. We tried to tell the young people behind us, but no one listened. Maybe now. It's not too late. Love watching you two. Thank you.

[@dieselbourbon3728]

Unfortunately they are falling for all over again with Ukraine.

[@vicprovost2561]

Sabbath and this track have become pop culture phenomena over the past 53 years and are now thought of as not only the first and best heavy metal band but also one of the best Rock bands, period. Try going back to the first album and start with their self titled debut tune and go from there. You do a good job and will get even better with experience. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@thestones8022]

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE ROCK N ROLL, ULTIMATE BAND!!!

[@terryconnelly484]

Imagine all the bands in 1968 that were playing bubblegum music and this came out.....life changer

[@bartsart2523]

looking forward to A LOT more Black Sabbath!! so many great songs!

[@briancole7024]

this song changed my musical mind. I went from top 40 to heavy rock and roll back around 1980. Gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@aldower3390]

If you get the chance watch the live version in Paris the drummer is killing it.

[@markcatanzaro9699]

But look how old this is AND its even MORE true now than it was then! Timeless truth!

[@DorothyFarias]

If you have a chance watch a live version of this. Incredible.

[@pcraig1383]

Context is everything. The War Pigs are alive and well and thriving. Imagine 280 American soldiers dead per week, that was 1969. Back then war was actually covered by corporate media, not so much today unless you prefer lies. Live version from Paris '69 shows these musicians cooking, including Ozzie.

[@patrickcampion7966]

Sabbath's Bill Ward and Zeppelin's John Bonham were Birmingham drumming contemporaries and and buddies. They each knew of the other's work and and encouraged it.

[@sarasmile11]

I am a relatively new subscriber, and I have to tell you that you guys are knocking it out of the park with your music choices!!! Great music and great reactions!!!

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you very much!

[@fadiaz1969]

Great reaction guys. One of the most relevant songs about war ever written. But just really wanted to say this to you guys, please, please react to war pigs live in Paris 1970. I guarantee you won’t regret it. It’s at least twice as good as the studio version, and I’m underselling it.

[@davegawel3944]

They were the godfathers of Metal and for me still the best, the only Metal band that comes close is TOOL. Glad you guys liked it.Another band that will blow your minds is YES.Go checkout Roundabout and be prepared to be amazed! ROCK ON!

[@alexandergustafsson4245]

You guys need to see the 1970 live version of this. Truly epic 🙌

[@MySnottyattaC]

¡Piensa que la canción es tan relevante hoy como lo fue hace 50 años! Excellent choice, guys. Muchas gracias, desde Valencia Spain ✌️

[@ekadow]

Great reaction guys. The 1970 live concert version filmed in Paris is worth checking out, I think it's even better, so raw and really shows off their individual musical talents perfectly

[@tommymaier3017]

there are ending's to songs and the there's an ending like this! the victory guitar tone brings tears to my eyes

[@deaniegarcia5694]

Love Sabbath! Iron man is just great! Saw them in 1974 at California Jam….great music, vibes under the California sun!

[@bjcee1108]

That was Ozzie.Bill Ward on the drums. Look for the video of this song. Fascinating to watch Bill Ward play.

[@brianphillips8228]

One of you guys said it. The lyrics were “heavy”. The lyrics are heavy + the music is metal = heavy metal.

[@xavierpark5937]

This song is relevant today , war machine , and war pigs in our government is alive and well . And yeah that's Ozzy the singer . love from Korea Seoul new sub

[@dukeleto1006]

Can’t wait for more sabbath reactions. I enjoy your works guys!!

[@DanA-fk6tl]

Ive listened to this almost every week for years...and every time I'm smazed at how musically sophisticated its is AND the virtuosity of the musicians...that bass...the drums...the groove...It is absolutely outstanding. Every one is so familiar with heavy metal as a genre but people forget that Sabbath were the progenitors. Factory and foundry workers from Brum. Awesome. Awesome!

[@liftme225]

SABBATH!! Total misunderstood band lyrically. As church goers like I, I highly suggest the next time to react to Sabbath you do lyric version of After Forever. My favorite rhythm section along with Stevie Ray's Double Trouble. Bill Ward's use of flams including flam paraddidles along with Geezer Butler's freestyle bass is just so damn good.

[@barrycohen311]

That's a young Ozzy alright... Dude had a wicked set of pipes.

[@garyporter1702]

Yes, it was Ozzy singing. He also wrote the lyrics!

[@mrnobody9104]

Bill Ward was a beast on the drums 🥁 and that's not taking away anything from any of the others! Do yourself a favour and just watch the live version of this from 1970 in Paris... there is a whole Lotta music from these 4 guys to discover and they can also bring the funk!!!

[@debbieverret4033]

It's appreciated guys! Keep listening to the classic rock rabbit hole, you'll always be amazed!

[@larl-earson]

That solo is like video game music but this is way before video games. Legend

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

There is a live Paris video of this song which is just the best !!! Its so fresh, so tight, the funk is so hard, the jazz is fly , the Hair is majestic and Ozzy is imperious ... oh and the drummer, you have to watch it

[@cydrych]

This song is more relevant today than it has ever been. When you have multiple countries using the people of another country fighting a proxy war on their behalf. It’s disgusting what is happening.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Oh my oh my….the beginning….this lead guitarist is worth lots of listens. Ozzy is great on this as well. ❤️🎼❤️

[@cazgerald9471]

Watch the 1970 live in Paris version - I'm a big believer in hearing the studio version as first listen - now catch that performance

[@jaimeanaya3385]

They have so many masterpieces but this was the first one I heard alone in my room after a joint, and man I instantly fell in love with Black Sabbath.

[@adrianmorris5546]

The unbeilavable thing is when Black Sabbath made this song so many years ago resonates so much today nothing has changed the rich still pushing war never peace talks or diplomacy