I sent these lyrics to President Nixon when I was 14. Didn't hear back... Saw Black Sabbath live that same year. (1971)

@CosmicVagabondPixie

3 ай бұрын

WoW!!! Amazing! Ha RockON!!!

@johnfourteensix5398

3 ай бұрын

@@CosmicVagabondPixie 😊

@Swonder1972

2 ай бұрын

Apparently, he did since he pulled us out of Vietnam. Perhaps you should have sent it to Democrat racist Johnson that got us into the war after Kennedy was sacrificed...

@spiritualhammer392

15 күн бұрын

@@Swonder1972 Because Nixon was in office when this song was released - but definitely LBJ deserved to get one.

@Swonder1972

15 күн бұрын

@spiritualhammer392 And Nixon pulled us out of Vietnam, like I said. Racist Johnson basically upscaled the war, but he was a Democrat and Democrats always put us into more war...From Wilson to Obama...

Bill Ward on those drums....beast mode!!

Yes! People are still listening to this and yes they’re still gathering like witches at black masses. Ozzy Osbourne on vocals 🔥

It’s definitely an anti war song. I have heard other songs on the subject but this is my favorite. You got it right 😁👍

"Politicians hide themselves away. They only started the war. Why should they go out to the fight? They leave that all to the poor." Even more relevant today than it was 50 years ago. It's getting worse, not better.

Killing Yourself To Live, Solitude, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Changes, Hole In The Sky just to name a few.

@dedcowbowee

3 ай бұрын

There are so many, right? "The Thrill Of It All" is amazing too,no one ever reacts to it though.

You have figured it out. War is what they are protesting because of the people that start them. Much love my friend!

I've loved Black Sabbath since I first heard them in 1970. Their first album, "Black Sabbath " was amazing and the sound was different than anything else we were listening to back then. They created the heavy metal sound with their moody, heavy sound. Listen to the Black Sabbath song. It's like a scary movie in a song.

The importance & impact of Black Sabbath to rock and heavy metal music cannot be understated... They were the most unlikely band to pick up instruments and make music that changed the world, much like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Madonna, etc. Black Sabbath were just 4 greasy guys from Birmingham, England who had no prospects of doing anything but working odd jobs and manual labor for bare minimum wages... or ending up in jail from gangs and violence... In fact, Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) spent jail time in his teens for burglary in the 60's ... He struggled w/ mental issues and couldn't even graduate school... He decided to become a singer and his dad went into debt to buy a P.A. and mic so that Ozzy could make it happen. Tony Iommi (guitar) came from a tough background and learned to play guitar... One day at his factory job, disaster struck when a machine cut off the fingertips of his right hand (Iommi is left-handed) ... He was inspired by a jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt who played despite having only 2 working fingers... Iommi made plastic fingertips and switch to lighter banjo strings on his guitar and inadvertently created his own sound. Tony Iommi (guitar) and Bill Ward (drums) saw an ad by Ozzy at a local music shop and decided to check him out... By 1968, Ozzy was in the band Earth w/ Iommi, Ward and Geezer Butler (bass) playing cover songs in bars and events... They heard a new band called Led Zeppelin in 1969 and were inspired again... Ozzy suggested that the band make 'scary music' - they just wanted to do something different. That was how the song 'Black Sabbath' (named after a 1940's horror movie) was written in 1969, the lyrics about a nightmare experienced by bassist Geezer Butler. That song gave the band a new name - Black Sabbath. Other Black Sabbath classics - "N.I.B." ... "Children of the grave" ... 'After forever' ... 'Snowblind' ... 'Hand of doom'... 'Hole in the sky' 🤘🤘 When Black Sabbath dropped their first album in 1970, it shocked everybody in Europe and America... They sounded dark, ominous and foreboding... like no other band out there. Immediately, the press hated the band but the fans loved Black Sabbath and bought their records by the millions across the world as their 2nd album 'Paranoid' in 1970 went to #1 on the UK charts. By 1971, Black Sabbath had a top ten record in the US - their 3rd album 'Master of Reality'... Black Sabbath were always for those who were hopeless and downtrodden; they connected w/ those people who felt like they did not belong anywhere and gave them a place where they fit in and thrived... Their music from 1970 to 1978 created the template for what became the entire genre of hard rock & heavy metal music. The members of Black Sabbath had no idea the impact they had... They were too busy playing gigs, recording in the studio... abusing drugs and alcohol... trying to keep tabs on their money ... and being crazy rock stars... The original band ended in 1979 after Ozzy Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath. Ronnie James Dio (vocals) replaced Ozzy in 1980 and rejuvenated Black Sabbath's career in the early 80's for a bit... Ozzy Osbourne launched his own solo career in 1980 and became a superstar on his own. By the 80's, a plethora of rock/ metal bands from all over the world began taking inspiration from Black Sabbath's sound and making their own music... One of those bands from California was Metallica. In 1986, Ozzy Osbourne was on tour and hired a band called Metallica to open his shows... One day, Ozzy was backstage and he heard Black Sabbath's music coming from Metallica's dressing room. He was furious and thought they were making fun of him and burst into their room to tell them off... The members of Metallica explained that they were too intimidated to approach Ozzy because they had been listening to Black Sabbath records since they were teens... They hoped that if they played one of their favorite Sabbath songs, Ozzy would come join them and sing with them. That was the first time Ozzy realized what an impact his music w/ Black Sabbath had on younger generations... and he still sees bands today coming out w/ their music after being inspired by Black Sabbath.

@Redsince66

3 ай бұрын

What an excellent post. Been a Black Sabbath fan since 1970, if memory serves me(?) Bill Ward wrote most of the lyrics?

@sumonjamal1653

3 ай бұрын

@@Redsince66 Geezer Butler (bass) wrote the lyrics... Ozzy contributed vocal melodies and lyrical ideas, titles, etc.

I am so glad to see the younger generation listening this this. The music back then, was some of the greatest of all time.

Notice how the drums sound like machine gun fire and bombs.

Tony Iommi on guitar and Ozzy singing.

It great to see the younger ones finding this music ,

The fact that Geezer Butler came up with these amazing lyrics at the young age of 21. Just go's to show how smart and enlightened he is.

@Swonder1972

2 ай бұрын

He was very spiritual early on in life studying Christian mysticism and other disciplines. This song, like many of his lyrical musings, was about spiritual warfare of the mind as much as on the field. Many fans, that half read his words, think the themes are satanic when, in fact, they are the opposite. Warning to beware of your own demonic side as well as that part of life...

They were here in '72 and '74. It seemed like one great band or another came to town every six months. A great time to be a teenager.

My favourite Sabbath song. It's anti-war message is universal and can be referred to any war in any part of our history. This was Ozzie Osbourne at his best!

OMG the bass in this song, just awesome.

Amazing song musically and especially lyrically. I listened to this album nonstop when I first heard it. And it’s still one of those albums that when I hear the songs I have to listen to it.

Great reaction! Best to always listen to this song in the pitch black darkness alone.

This video is not from Black Sabbath. It is a short German film titled "Motherland." A YT channel (not Sabbath) combined the song and short film. 🤙🏼

The exact reaction that comes when you realize what he's saying !! 🤘

Close your eyes and enjoy!

Sup AB I love your killshot and rap devil reaction. One of my favorite videos of all time. 😎 😎 😎

I lived next to memorial hall in Kansas. City. And in i think 1973 i stuck in to a covert and war pigs played.😮 wow I was blown away😮 I was hooked.

@allenhill1223

2 ай бұрын

Its true then as true today😮

Still love this song. went to every Oz fest brought my kids to them too when they were old enough. This song was about the Vietnam war when I was still a kid

Ozzy's voice! Amazing!

The video was made years after the song came out. Do not associate it with the song. This song was released around the time of the Vietnam War. It is a protest song that associated all things having to do with War as Evil.

@emptybraincase4181

3 ай бұрын

i hope everyone knows this is not sabbath released vid, but their music only. while enjoyable, not them.

@MartyDick

3 ай бұрын

It doesn't speak to all things associated with war as being evil. It concerns itself with the people in charge/deciding on war as the option, putting themselves above the rest instead of enduring the horrors of war. The latter would more than likely wipe out the need for the "easy" way out of conflict that war provides. Dig a little deeper folks

When u hear the lyrics, it's anti-war, but after hearing the whole song, it sounded like the coming end

Welcome to my childhood. I started listening to Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath in 1975. This song had so many people convinced it was satanic. Then as a 9 year old pointed out to my grandparents it say just like witches at black masses. I earned my grandfather's respect that day.

My favorite Black Sabbath song is Sweet Leaf and Fairies Wear Boots.

Watch the 1970 live Paris, drummer ,Bill ward killed the drum kit, he was was arrested for murder, Thats Ozzy Osborn singing. Saw them a, was 16 ,1971,

My favorite song of theirs

This song came out during the middle of the Vietnam war..big uproar for it to be stopped alot of protests during that time Then you had Woodstock lol

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath! That's the SHIT!

LIVE,1971(I think)

Paranoid and Sweet Leaf are bangers ❤

This video has absolutely nothing to do with the song! It's one fan's interpretation

@soulpatchjackson3076

3 ай бұрын

I disagree, 100 percent! This communist interpretation is on point!

@Friend_Of_The_Muse

3 ай бұрын

I hate this video. Its nothing but a distraction from the real message. In fact I refuse to watch it anymore. And refuse to watch others being TOLD what the song is about without even considering the songwriters! BAH!!!! Shame on who ever promotes it to these reactors.

@Friend_Of_The_Muse

3 ай бұрын

@@soulpatchjackson3076 The video is about TYRANNY. The song is about WAR!

@paulhadfield7909

3 ай бұрын

@@soulpatchjackson3076 war deosnt care about politics,

@Demystifiedvessel

3 ай бұрын

It diminishes the song😮

incredible song the message is just as important today as it was when written

If you liked War Pigs, Hand of Doom is along those lines. It's about a Vietnam vet who started shooting heroin, and you get to hear the musical equivalent of his experience. It's followed by Rat Salad which is an instrumental follow on. Here's a link kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6qtrspmqtTRfKw.htmlsi=fvsyLJ10ACY7WJ0M

Yes. Ozzy rhymes masses with masses. 😆

@carojayess1723

3 ай бұрын

I noticed that this time too! 😂 Well… it works! 😊🎤🤘

Please react to the live 1970 performance, so worth it

My Goodness Ozzy Could Sing!! ... And The Sabbath Could Play!! ... Hot Dang!

I can't watch that fan video. Too distracting.

@davidfischer1138

10 күн бұрын

So glad I was born before MTV. I KNOW HOW TO CLOSE MY EYES AND CREATE MY OWN VIDEO.

I was 11 when my third from oldest Brother went to Vietnam War. I was 13 when he came back home and Gave me this album. I adored he but he was not the same Brother that left. 😢

@Whoozerdaddy

3 ай бұрын

No matter how good or evil, moral or immoral a person you are, war will change you.

@know.58

3 ай бұрын

@Whoozerdaddy He was Good. Gave me Led Zeppelin, Ozzy,Stepping Wolf and at 65 it is still what I listen to plus much more. He taught me Music could be an escape, healing and therapeutic. L8ve R & B too.🥰

More Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Iron Man

I'd forgotten how hard this song hits(and that Ozzy used to be able to sing, lol). Old school Sabbath with be my playlist for the rest of the night.

U gotta do sweet leaf next!!

One of the greatest anti-war songs, in my opinion. Great reaction

Powerful message indeed

Need to do " Iron Man," " Hand of Doom," and "Into the Void."

YES!!!!! great song. This is top tier....... but what's even better??? Do you want your sox knocked the F... off?!?! Go listen to this song or video LIVE!!!!!! Live in Paris version JAMMMMMMMMSSSSS. No Sugar Honey Iced Tea.

Song is ftom 1970 so its not a real video!

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE

Great band ~ Great song 🔥

When this first came out, some people actually belived it was satanic.

💯

You do know that Ozzy Osborne was this famous bands lead singer? When the group disbanded, Ozzy was like, what f.....g now mates? Luckily thats when he met Sharon his wife, She listened to Ozzys whining and watched him out of control and wasted all the time, her father had major connections, andsge told Ozzy, straighten up long enough because were gonna make you famous, TRUST ME 😉 AND BY GOLLY SHE SURE DID!!

@Laura_Martin42

3 ай бұрын

I loved Ozzy with Black Sabbath, not so much solo.

If you want more anti-war ROCK, check out Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young "Ohio". Read about the Kent State Massacre....

Another interesting song you might like is Sympathy For The Devil by The Rolling Stones.

OMG *Hope* that you will please pretty please at some point whether you react to it or not watch the Live of THIS!!! its from 1970 Paris you will NOT be disappointed one of THE best performances just WoW

First MeTaL band

I remember watching Vietnam Nam reports during the nightly news when I was 9 years old. War has become a way of life in the world now. Such a waste of humanity.

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎

Black Sabbath 1968-eternity🤘

Fits to the now 1M %

Greatest anti War Song check out Hand of Doom anti drug song or check out Iron Man, peace

Hand of doom next

Hello AB, here's a new band (modern band) for you to checkout, if interested. "The Warning - S!CK (Official Music Video)" (by the channel: The Warning) --The Warning is a Mexican rock band from Monterrey formed in 2013. The band consists of three sisters Daniela Velez (lead vocals, backing vocals, piano), Paulina "Pau" Velez (drums, lead vocals, backing vocals, piano), and Alejandra Velez (bassist, lead vocals, backing vocals, piano). This band has the best classic hard rock sound...These Girls Rock!

watch Live in Paris 1970 version

I hate that fan made video

@justchillin4065

3 ай бұрын

💯

@Van1973Auken

3 ай бұрын

I agree. It takes too much away from the song.

@tsmartin

3 ай бұрын

You ain't the only one.

The sad and kind of funny thing like you say it's still hitting home today: the song remains the same and seemingly nobody learnt anything over all this time. FuCK!

GuitaristcTONY IOMMI. CREATED HEAVY METAL .

The video you were watching f'd up the lyrics big time. Look them up, they'll make more sense.

Did you see T-Pain’s cover of this song?

You shouldn't have watched the official video for this song. It seems to confuse and distract the viewer. I recommend listening to the lyric video. What an awesome song!

If you haven't already, I definitely recommend you check out the live T Pain cover of War Pigs. It is so good.

I am a combat veteran of the Iraq war. No one wants war. First, anyone who joins the military has to keep in mind that the purpose for the armed forces primarily is to fight and win wars. So, they need to expect what they are getting into. Second, negotiations are always on the table but most of America's enemies are war mongers and all they understand is physical warfare so we have no choice but to engage at those times. Like right now. The only reason we have not engaged with Russia is it will start a war and Putin has already warned that if American troops are put into the mix on the ground, he will use nuclear warfare. Something no one wants. However, giving the Ukrainians money to fight seems like the same thing. Unless that money is being funneled - which I am more likely to believe. That's just another whole conversation in itself. When it comes to Israel, we will ALWAYS defend them. They are our allies and the countries that surround Israel are all considered harbors of terrorists. The anti-Israel protesting in this country going on will be a waste of time so someone needs to stop that flat it its tracks. If they don't, it will get much worse and will affect EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE. Now, when it comes to the "generals" gathering, they are far removed from physical fighting and are usually out of touch with the fighting force. It didn't used always be that way.

surely all songs are anti war,

When we were young and this first came out “they” pushed the narrative that OZZY was some sort of evil cult leader or Satanist…. I mean “they “ couldn’t have us taking in and digesting these lyrics now could they! Same thing goes for METALLICA ….. ONE!

The song is about the book of Revelations. Just listen

Greatest anti war song ever .

please do Metallica disposable hero's

Oh no, it's the version with that awful, distracting, fan made video. I can't stomach that. I'm outta here. Cheers to the host for checking out the actual song though.

@tsmartin

3 ай бұрын

Me too. I wish there was some way get that abomination removed permanently from this place.

Anti-war song if I have ever heard one.

Really great song, however, I wish people would stop recommending this video for people to react to. It has nothing to do with the song; it is not an official music video, it was fan made. In my opinion it takes away from the band and the lyrics and confuses a lot of people because they get too focused on the images and begin commenting on trying to follow the video.

No e-girls!

I hate it when people are concentrating on this random ass video 🙁 such a shame... Come on, listen to those crazy drumms instead

Please listen to ordinary man AB

Went to see Black Sabbath in the early seventies. They were a no-show and I'm still salty.

Please form an original idea (your passion) , for you, going forward on your social media content path. ....Good song.

AB missed the point/message of the last few lyrics.

Yep...not for me

Bad video fan made has nothing to do with the lyrics

Love this Song...Love Your Reactions.. Dislike this created video so much. Has Nothing to do with the song.

I hate that this video exists.

That stupid video has ruined so many reactions

this video has nothing to do with this song or Black Sabbath!!!!!!!!!

@joey7128

2 ай бұрын

No, how old are you?

@dadmateryn8092

2 ай бұрын

@@joey7128 I'm 59 in my pic

Dumb video has nothing to do with the song.

Just stop using this fan made video........All these reactors are just F'n to lazy to do a little research.

@ABtheKreator

2 ай бұрын

This link was specifically sent by a viewer who requested this reaction 🙄

@Blaze_1961

2 ай бұрын

@@ABtheKreator So then you should have said" I won't do a reaction to that but I will react to the song without the fan made video."

Another great anti-war song by Ozzy is Killer of Giants!