First Time Hearing Black Sabbath War Pigs Reaction - MASTERPIECE WITH A MESSAGE THAT'S RELEVANT 2DAY 

Studio version first is the smartest thing I have seen anyone do in the reaction world guys!!

Nobody was doing it like Black Sabbath back in the day. Birth of metal!

War Pigs live in Paris, 1970 !!! It's one of the greatest performances ever !

War Pigs is Black Sabbath to me.... Not only a killer of a start, but Ozzy has a clarity to his voice that is only matched by the clarity of the message. Add in some insane drumming and guitar riffs..... Perfect song.

Personally, I almost always prefer the studio version of songs. It's nice to hear a different slant on a great song, but usually the studio is where a band will sculpt the sound into something approaching what's in their heads. That's the ideal, anyways. Loving your reactions, guys❤

I know other people have mentioned it but the live in Paris 1970 and it is really great so I just thought I would echo that sentiment 😊 They hadn’t even recorded it yet so the lyrics are a bit different but same message. Bill Ward is amazing on drums. Glad you did the studio version first.

This song was released more than 50 years ago, but it still has a strong message today. I grew up in the 70's listening to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, Deep Purple etc and I still love the heavy riffs they produced to this day 🤘

Children of the Grave is another masterpiece with a relevant message. I think you'd love it.

The best live version of War Pigs is Paris 1970

Sitting in 1970 Junior High School Social Studies class as 12 year old kids, our daily assignment was to watch Walter Cronkite on the nightly news tell us how many American 18 year old boys had been killed that day in Vietnam that day, write it down, and report it in class the next day. War Pigs was our theme song. We'd look at each other and think, "Man, I hope I'm not one of the numbers future classes report in class a few years from now." I lucked out. The draft ended before I was 18. My Cousin wasn't. He went over on a tour, saw too much, came back and shot himself.

Do the Paris 1970 live version. Be prepared thou, because the lyrics is based on an earlier version. So they aren't the same as it is on the studio recording. Doesn't matter much, because it's a electrifying performance anyway. Especially by drummer Bill Ward, beating on the drums with the thick end of his sticks.

Their hometown in England was a dark & gloomy place to grow up. Nothing but factory jobs, buildings partially damaged from WWII,That had a lot of effects on their lyrics

Bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Motorhead were the forerunners and Godfathers of heavy metal music back in the late '60's thru the mid '70's. 🤘✌️

The greatest anti-war song of all time.

Here’s my OZZY/Randy Rhoads story: My personal Diary I wrote the next day after the last show of Randy Rhoads in Knoxville Tennessee! RIP RANDY! YOU ARE SORELY MISSED! OZZY OSBOURNE: THURSDAY MARCH 18TH 1982: RANDY RHOADS LAST SHOW AT THE KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM: DIARY OF A MADMAN TOUR: Upon entering the coliseum after buying my tour shirt and ticket 🎫 stub processing: I noticed the stage was set up like a medieval castle with arches and bats 🦇 flying around the top of them. There was a staircase leading up to Tommy Aldridge’s Drumkit. The top left of Tommy was where Donny Airey’s keyboards were set up. Stage right and left had to cages with which Randy Rhoads would appear from the floor stage right and Rudy Sarzo stage left. OZZY had a throne of which he would appear out of to start the show to Over the Mountain. Tommy had his drum tech dressed as an Executioner stand beside his kit with his arms crossed. The staircase had a small section that would open and a small dwarf named: Ronnie (after Ronnie James Dio the new singer for Black Sabbath-replacing OZZY) and hand OZZY towels and water between songs. Little did we all know that later in the show: the executioner would bring the dwarf out to be hung from the rafters and later he would cut off his head using a guillotine! At the end of the show OZZY climbed onto a giant mechanical hand that OZZY stood on top of and launched unspecified meat 🥩 🍖 into the audience! Of course it was all an a theatrical act as the dwarf appeared to take a bow with OZZY and the band. When OZZY smiled we noticed he put vampire 🧛‍♀️ teeth in! We laughed hard! I went to the show with my friend Richard and his older brother Greg who was 18 at the time. We were 13. Greatest show on earth! Richard and I were both terrified and thrilled at what we witnessed! Unfortunately the next morning all that excitement and energy was gone as we learned that Randy Rhoads perished in a plane crash in Florida. Richard and I played drums but Greg played guitar 🎸 and he definitely took it the hardest! One of the greatest guitarist of our generation and had just won the new guitarist of the year by Guitar Player magazine. Rest In Peace Randy Rhoads your music lives on! Sincerely, Gary Lagstrom

Great original audio, that was the way to go BUT not with the fan made video that is just a distraction. Don't feel bad, others do it too. Back to this amazing song, it is Ikonic and always relevant. My favorite live is than doing it at the California Jam 1974. Incredible set in front of 250,000 who were also there to see Deep Purple and ELP amongst others. Great sets by everyone there, it was amazing to see it live, simulcast on the radio in stereo and out my 100 watt per channel speakers! Those were the days, great music was the norm, you need to do Sabbath's first 6 albums, those are right there with Led Zeppelin for best 6 albums to start a career. They influenced every heavy band that came after. They were as good live as in the studio, saw them 13 times. Seeing Ozzy & Tony Iommi at point blank range is something I'll never forget. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

I'm glad you guys enjoyed this song. One of the most underrated aspect of Black Sabbath is the duo of bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. Without these two powerhouse Sabbath's sound wouldn't be the same. They are regarded by many musicians as one of the best rhythm pair in Rock and Metal that ever performed together.

Absolutely grew up on this music and it never gets old! Eternally bad ass!

SABBATH SPOKE THE TRUTH, GREAT BAND!!!🥁☮

War Pigs is still so relevant today! 50 years later....

Classic rock is gonna take you on a trip. Enjoy the ride,,,,💥💥💥👍😎

This smooth chill groove will carry you off through the universe,, Black Sabbath "Planet Caravan"

The visuals in this are just as important as the lyrics and music.

As a high schooler from mid 70's going to concerts n music was everything then and sabbath was high on the list of must go to concerts

Actually,, Black Sabbath & Led Zeppelin are considered to be "The Founding Fathers" of hard rock/metal music.

Since you guys are on a Black Sabbath spree.....A song by them that you don't really hear about that will really shock you....."After Forever" awesome song, with an awesome message.

Welcome to early Sabbath! And you guys are 100% right in wanting to do the studio versions first having never heard the song. I can never understand people pushing for live versions first, it’s rare that would be a good idea. Case in point, Zeppelins live MSG version of stairway to heaven is iconic for sure, but if you’ve never heard the song to not hear the brilliant studio version first is pure sacrilege lol!

I love that you made the association with classical music. So many Black Sabbath songs have distinct "movements".

You've opened a rabbit hole that you better prepare yourselves for. Sabbath is an experience, which has f our unique musicians that gel as one! Saw them in '78 and that's something I will never forget!

I had Black Sabbath written in big letters with a sharpie on my school backpack way back in the seventies, we grew up listening to Ozzie and all the bands of that era. Thanks guys.

Sabbath put the heavy in heavy metal

You guys are doing it exactly right! The fact that you listen to the original studio recording of a song before listening to any live versions sets you guys apart from the pack and makes you guys that much better. I wish every reaction channel did it the same way as you guys, but unfortunately, a lot of those channels listen to the loud few in the crowd who are pushing the live videos instead of the quiet majority who love exactly the way you're doing it. I don't want to see you guys react to anything live without hearing the original version first. Please don't change, and keep up the great reactions! Peace

ICONic !

Kudos for your "studio first" policy. It's really the best way. Even if a particular live performance is epic, familiarity only magnifys your appreciation of it.

Yes, studio versions first always. Good choice Then live later. A lot of first time listeners to songs make that mistake and regret it. I just wish you had listened to a version that had no video at all. Anyway, nice reaction.

One of the greatest and most epic songs ever made - sadly still relevant ( Kind of a hymn for Ukraine and humanity )

And by the way, I also prefer studio versions of the songs. Keep doing them, you are on the right track! Studio versions should always be listened to on the first listen. Live music is easier to appreciate once you know the song.

*Phil and Sam* commenting before I watch your reaction as usual. THIS is my favourite Black Sabbath song and is as relevant today as it was 50+ years ago.! I know your list is long but putting this out there again, I would *LOVE* to see you react to Led Zeppelin *LIVE* "Since I've been loving you" from the 1973 MSG, Madison Square Garden concert.! REALLY want you to see them live and that one is a killer.! Zeppelin is my Rock n Roll G.O.A.T. band..... OK, time to see what you think of this......

There is a video of a live version in Paris. It's intense. That was in 1970! In Ozzie's intro. to the song, he tells the audience, "this is a new song called "War Pigs" (paraphrased). It was the height of the Vietnam War, but from what I read about the song, and this beautiful video it's really about what the UK went through during WWII. Sabbath are the OG's of Metal. I was 9 when this came out. The 60's and 70's, for many teenagers, were just one decade!

Love hearing Bill beat the sh*t out of that drum kit! Great reaction ! 🔥🎸🥁🔥

The last part of the song with the guitar is the END COMING! It feels really like the end is coming.. Epic ending!

"N.I.B.", "Sweet Leaf", "Iron Man" are Sabbath songs I'd suggest listening to next. Original recordings.

Another masterpiece from Black Sabbath is Heaven and Hell with Ronnie James Dio on vocals.

The studio versions for musical purity, the live versions for the pleasure of seeing the artists perform. One of the greatest anti-war songs ever. Thanks for your reaction.

As a drummer my favorite Black Sabbath song! Check out the live performance Black Sabbath War Pigs Live in Paris 1970!

You must watch Black Sabbath war pigs live from paris. They play live better than in the studio! Especially Bill Ward the drummer.

My #1 tune for well over 4 decades. That was a great reaction. So many more incredible songs by them to come.

Loved your reaction! It was really Cool to see you hear it for the first time

HA!!! Loved the “stank face” during the solos. Ozzy’s singing definitely evolved over the various albums they did. His early vocals ( Ironman, for example ) were kinda rudimentary. Love watching your journey into the music that I grew up with. I am of a certain “vintage” that still gets chills when I hear air raid sirens. Can’t wait until you make your way to “Mr. Crowley” live (WAAAY more mind blowing than the studio version). Loved the vid. Keep at it.

As a musician, guitar player, and OG Metal fan, I've really been taking note of both of your descriptions on some of the technical aspects of the music. It's really refreshing and something to chew on for an audience perspective.

This is one of drummer Bill Ward's best songs. The drum fills on them toms are phenomenal. Also more great guitar riffs from the master Tony Iommi. This song appeared on the Paranoid album from 1970 too.

Great reaction Sam and Phil! I had actually never heard this before even though I've listened to rock for decades. I was never a big metal fan back when this came out .

Birth of Metal! 1970! 😉👍

I discovered this song and album 30 years ago when I was 18. Couldn’t believe it was a few years older than me. Have loved it ever since. And really love the long outro

If you don't already know, Ozzy was the first lead singer & later Dio was brought on & he himself has some great songs with Sabbath (Heaven & Hell, Sign Of The Southern Cross etc)

Glad that you did the studio version

Heard studio in 70. Didn’t get to hear live until 78. You will love the live ❤

TRUST ME on this MUST HEAR classic,, Robert Cray "Smoking Gun"

So smart of you to listen to the studio version first time listening to anything new.

Lead guitarist Toni Iommi, lost his finger tips in an industrial accident before they went full time. He moulded new finger tips using very hot plastic that he found at his home! That is on the hand that he uses to play!

such a gr8 song 1 of my favorites

Thank you for this reaction! Still relevant social commentary. Great review as always guys! And the year was 1969, far ahead of its time.

The first time I went to a concert was Feb 1971 to see Grand Funk Railroad at The Forum. We never heard of the opening act which was Black Sabbath. Needless to say we immediately bought the Paranoid album and wore it out every day for weeks. To our surprise we soon discovered their debut album Black Sabbath and you must react to the title track "Black Sabbath". On the Paranoid album I recommend "Fairies Wear Boots" and "Hand of Doom". I'm glad you have chosen to check out the studio version of these songs before going to the live versions.

Good job guys...this is grandfather band of heavy metal and rock that grandfathered the sound from them on..good job guys!!

Great reaction. I haven't seen a live version that I can remember, but I'm sure others will guide you accordingly.

U gotta do their first song off their debut album more of their real FIRST metal stuff comes from that album. The song is Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath. Its deemed the first metal song ever it scared everyone in their time lol

I put this song up in my top 5 greatest metal songs of all time along with Maiden-“Rime of the ancient Mariner”, Dio-“The last in line”, Metallica-“One” and Poison-“Talk dirty to me” ……i’m obviously kidding about that last one! Replace that with the legendary “Hallowed be thy name” Maiden but I’m a bit biased when it comes to my Maiden. 😂

This is the song that turned me into a metalhead. I heard this song in 1974, I was eight years old. From that point on metal has been my main music. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a period where music was great. I listen to and love most music. Metal, rock, blues, soul, jazz, oldies(50s music) and classical music. But metal is just a different beast. The meanings to so many of the songs, the talent of the musicians, are just on another level. “ Day of judgment God is calling, on their knees the war pigs crawling, begging mercies for their sins, Satan laughing spread his wings,” my favorite part of this song. It’s fun to see younger people react to and enjoy the music that basically kept me alive. You two are fun to watch, keep up with the great reactions to some great music🤘🤘🤘🤘🤙🤙🤙🤙👏👏👏👏👏👏

It's a trip to see that this has happened since mankind has been in existence.

Love the Reaction , A whole lotta "Chuck Barris clap" from the beginning , look it up lol

What you miss not watching the live version is the energy Ozzie brings to the performance and the stage and how he gets the crowd pumped up and involved. Takes things to the next level.

At the 10:00 mark you have a guitar solo and a bass solo going on at the same time yet it meshes beautifully. So good. Best band ever.

The squeaking you hear during guitar solos are metal thimbles are the fingertips of Tony Iommi. He had a sheet metal accident at a young age and cut off the tips of two of his string fingers inventing metal thimbles to extend his fingers to play.

Geezer on bass. It sounds like a long thick rubber band he is plucking. So freaking cool. Raw metal.

Now do the Paris live version, to see one of the best drum performances ever. Perfection.

Epic drumming !

Great to see you both enjoying that. One of the first metal bands. It is true that there is an erroneous belief that metal is listened to by thicko's & the bands that play it have no musical ability. That cannot be further from the truth. Heavy Rock/metal is listened to by true music lovers & the bands themselves in many cases pure music legends. My suggestion.. Check out Ozzy Osbourne's: 'Crazy Train' (1980).

Randy Rhoads the guitarist on this died at 25 and was a classical trained guitarist. One of the best guitarist but died in plane crash

A Sabbath song that shows off most of their skills is Symptom of the Universe

I still have this album, I bought it ne in 1976. Iommi was a huge influence on me picking up the guitar and playing in bands. Now it's for self enjoyment only. My favorite Gibson' guitars are all loaded with P90's

THE best black sabbath song ever

Just another great Birmingham UK band with a strong message.

You guys have to hear the song that started them off. The song Black Sabbath from the album Black Sabbath. It starts out like an old horror movie then it starts rocking.

Super cool reaction.

Oh my LORD BLACK SABBATH ...

WAR PIGS PARIS 1973 I BELIEVE IS THE ULTIMATE LIVE ROCK SESSION!! 📻🎤YOU DON'T EVEN GET IT!!👑⚔️BILL WARD IS SICK ON DRUMS AND WHEN YOU DON'T GET THE LIVE VERSION YOU DON'T GET THAT 🎤🔥🖤⚔️ AND THE GUITAR SOLO BY TOMMY IS KNOWN AS ONE OF THE GREATEST MOST RECOGNIZABLE RIFFS EVER IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC 🎤📻🔥⚔️☀️REAL 🎶 MUSIC #OZZIE #WARPIGS #ROCK

I think the album cost 9.99 at my local music store in 1970. And i had it on vinyl, and 8 track, but never a cassette tape. Glad some people still see the value in older music and what if brought to the table and still brings in this case.

Greatest war protest song ever and probably still relevant in 200 years. Glad you did the studio version first. The melodic part at the end of the song is sooo epic. "Faith No More" actually covered that song on their album "The Real Thing" and they have a great live version "Live at Brixton Academy". Maybe you'll check that out some other time ;o).

Love this song

You are right 💯!

There is a live version of this from France in 1970 and it is EPIC

Ozzy, Bill, Geezer and Tony Iommi are legends!!

Takes me back to such better times. I'm 56 now so I grew up on this stuff. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Iron Man should be up on your to do list too.

The Paris 1970 live version is definitely the one to see.. without question...

Great reaction! Would love to see symptom of the universe on here sometime.take care

BTW, this song was released in 1969.

Dial back to their first record. Listen first to the song black Sabbath. Then listen to the second side of the record. All will then be made clear.

the era of experimentation in the 60's and 70's leading to new styles and sounds Sabbath, Zepplin, Deep Purple but also Yes, ELP, Floyd, Genesis and Tull among others Yes and Elp are even more complex Progressive masters.

Just found your chanel and enjoying your reactions! Since you working out you neeeed to check out a swedish band named Meshuggah! The only song you need in your workout playlist is their song Bleed. Live version ofc and specially the drum cam version because the drums are a big thing in this song! When I work out I put this one on repeat 😂 It's a heavy song so put the seatbelts on. Rock on!

This is one of those songs in time that just.. influenced entire genres of music.