Dude, Bill Ward is the reason John Bonham took it to the next level and Bonham is the reason Ward took it to the stratosphere. They both were friends and respected/loved each others playing. I had read that Sabbath and Zep had a jam session one time, but apparently no one thought to record it. How epic would that have been to be a fly on the wall in that room. Great reaction as always.

ALL 4 members of the band on fire here but Bill, WOW WOW WOW

A bunch of hippies from Birmingham invented Metal and I love it.

To this day that drum set has a restraining order against Bill 🤣... true story

Bill Ward beats his drums, like they owe him money!

I saw them around 1971 while in college, they were great live. I was so lucky to have been a poor college student at that time when there were so many up and coming bands to see for cheap, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Grand Funk, Led Zeppelin, etc. I heard that Bill Ward played the drums with the drum sticks held so that he used the fat end so that they wouldn't break when he played them.

One of my favourite things about this. Is the fact that they played like this. In a time when there was no such thing as Heavy Metal.

I love that Bill Ward has his sticks backwards so that they are even louder. Max volume and violence on those poor defenceless tom’s!

This is sabbath in true form, great additional lyrics on this track as well. Greatest band ever..

There’s a reason why, guitarist in particular, love the older bands like Sabbath. The music was new, raw, and the sound was IMMENSE. Even to this day, as a guitarist, I prefer the overdriven sound of Iommi’s guitar compared to a lot of what’s out there today.

I love that you viewed this video because it really showcased the power and intensity of Bill Ward , an amazing drummer that doesn't get enough recognition.

Best performance by a drummer. That i have ever seen/heard.

You mentioned Bill Ward and John Bonham. Heard a story that back in the early days, Ward wouldn't let Bonham use his drums, even just to show him something. Guess Bill Ward got mad since Bonham had broke Wards drums twice and Ward struggled to pay for repairs. Bonham banged so hard on the drums, so did Ward. Thought that was kinda funny, just see Bill Ward saying break your own bloody drums. Peace

Into The Void is probably the most badass early Sabbath song! At least one of them. Anybody agree?

Nothing better than referencing John Bonham (RIP) the Legend. Excellent reaction.

The Wizard bro. The blues all over that song is amazing

Ian Paice needs to be in that conversation

I was Hank Williams and Beatles fan, then my best friends brother came home from college with the Paranoid album. Things changed after that.

on their knees the war pigs crawling. the worst deeds are those of the powerful

Love your reaction to these videos. This particular recording is interesting as it is a very early version of the song with alternate lyrics. Totally agree, Bill Ward is a monster. Both him and Geezer Butler had a heavy jazz influence which contributes to the unique rhythm sound of the band. It’s metal, but it swings at the same time.

Hell yes! Thank you T. This is the raw Sabbath I was talking about. It is interesting how the lyrics changed for the studio version. A must listen is Into The Void

That's a 21 Year Old Ozzy , right there....1970 !!!!!!

OMG!!! I was absolutely in love with them in the 70s and 80s!!!!!! My mom was always yelling to shut that noise down 🤣!...... they were so awesome in concert!!!

Bill Ward is a Beast ! One of my all time favorite drummers. He beats those drums like they owe him money 🤣. Black Sabbath, Forever the Godfathers of Metal! \m/

Should watch that whole show. it's great.

You finally look at the live version ;)

I have always loved Ozzy’s voice.

Black Sabbath recorded the darkest anti-war songs I've heard. Listen to the line about War Pigs "eating dead rat's innards."

In 1968, when I was 9, Steppenwolf changed music for me. In 1970, Black Sabbath changed everything for me. Thank my lucky stars for SO many great bands.

Bill Ward 'nuff said 👍

You are spot on imo, this is Ozzy, and the Group at their best, the Drummer is fantastic, sends shivers down my back! Rock on!

that's a hard working drummer lol

Ozzie is my favorite musician....PERIOD!! Diary of a madman is my greatest treasured album!

Man, I wish I was there. Can you imagine seeing them for the first time. Mind blowing.

After forever, Into the Void.

I think Kieth Moon said to Jimmy you will go over like a lead balloon, thus the name Led Zeppelin.

My second concert was Black Sabbath in LA with Grand Funk and Ten Years After... Feb of 1971...BS was my favorite band...Geezer was my hero..They were so tight...unbelievable night. Black Sabbath was the core tap root of metal rock and perhaps hard rock too

Changed up the lyrics a bit,there is about four different lyric tabs for this song!!! unstoppable ✌️🇺🇸

Yep, Bill Ward was off the chart on this number. This has to be my favourite Black Sabbath song. I love the way the Foo Fighters did a cover of War Pigs on Letterman. You should check that out

"The only one who can rival Bill Ward is John Bonham." I like you. Subscribed.

Wow, thanks for the reaction and so many memories. Bill Ward was known in my circle by the 'appellation' Bill 'Cave man' Ward. His playing is visceral.

This was incredible!!!

Think back to 1970, how many people were jamming to records from 1920? Probably no one. Yet here we are, banging our heads to Sabbath.

Ozzy is my Idol , grew up with his music. His passing will be a long sad day for me and many others , but I know the music world will honor him as a legend he is for all the years to come. ...

My first ever concert was Sabbath in Manchester England in 1971 and have followed them ever since. Last saw them on The End tour in 2017

If you haven’t already check out “Sweet leaf” by Black Sabbath, obviously the title says it all, it rocks!!

Good day, What people seem to overlook is that Tony Iommi Lost the tips of two of his fingers on his fingering hand while at work, they were sawed off. He then invented some tips for his fingers. It's amazing how he can play such intense riffs, not being able to feel the strings with his two middle fingers. He is why I got into playing and having a very nice musical career. Salute

Ozzy still sounds like he's about to break into tears when he sings. Phenomenal. Lyrics different to the recording? And yeah! plant & Bonham were from the West Midlands like Sabbath.

Ozzy still rocks!🤟🏻listen to his new album..He still rocks at 72🤟🏻🤟🏻

Now watch them live at the California Jam years later!

Nice one! You will also enjoy from the same concert Black Sabbath - "Fairies Wear Boots" - Live in Paris 1970

Maybe do this reaction again while considering the current situation in Ukraine? 52yrs later and Ozzy's words are still spot on.

I was born in 60 and this was my first metal album I ever bought. Wore it out.

I saw Black Sabbath in Ozzfest 2005 San Bernardino California, it was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤘😎🤘

When I hear this first time in 1970 you don’t know what to thank about the song saw them live in NYC it very good

Thank you very much at the end, gotta luv it

Early 80s solo Ozzy was the real crazy era of Ozzy.

It’s Bill Ward and Danny Carey for me. Not just my two favorite drummers of all time but two of my favorite musicians in general.

Bonham hung out and jammed with these fellas. He was frends with so many bands. Theres no telling how many bands John sat in with.

Glad you did this one T

Ooosshh I'm loving the way your loving Black Sabbath! Awesome!!! ❤️

They jammed on Supernaut with Bonzo on drums

THE greatest. Thanks for reviewing! Black Sabbath has a LOT of amazing work that you would love.

I didn't get to see them until 1978 in Portland OR. Vsn Halen opened. Great Concert.

They are in Paris.. 1970 .. this is about the best there is.. and the guitarist has his fingers cut off! You know they had a good time that night.. imagine it .. you blow the show up .. and walk out to 1970's Paris.. oh man .. the party that night!

You gotta go back and react to their first song ever. "Black Sabbath" from the album "black Sabbath" by black Sabbath. That song is often hailed as the first ever metal song. I won't detail it much, since the track holds on to some brilliant surprises. Make sure to react to it 🤘

Badass performance! Thank you!

Bozo us to break Bill Wards drum sets when visiting him. Both ruled the drum sets in the 70s

These boys were tripping hard on this song I was right along with them in the stratosphere looking down

Look up energy in the dictionary and find this video 🤣 Yo and they sound just like the album version, incredible

Geezer holding that shit down on the bass as well. Just astounding this is

This song was lyrically changed , for the album.....Those Lyrics you heard and that concert had to be in 1969....probably before November....Sabbath recorded the first album in 1969....but wasn't released until Friday Feb.13, 1970

You love this era of Ozzie? Who doesn’t? LOL

Hey, just wanted to tell you. Good catch with the wife you landed. Her reactions show such an awesome person. You two are good for each other.

Amazing live performance all the way around, love this, thanks

I have a VHS bootleg copy of this show and there is a shot of the techs nailing Bill Wards hardware to the stage.

You got to love the production back than, they themselves draw you in.

Every time I see Bill Ward in this video. I can’t help but think of “animal” from the muppets (I mean this in the best of ways). He’s just a freakin BEAST!

Great choice of video! Shows the evolution of this song🤘🏻🤘🏻🤟🏻 BLACK SABBATH

I saw Black Sabbath in Crawley Sports Center, Sussex, England, 1981. My main impression was seeing the way Bill Ward literally 'threw himself' at the drum kit. Especially the toms. I saw his greatness that night.

The very FIRST Hippie song that was the whole side of an album: Iron Butterfly: "In-A-Gada-Da-Vida" 1968 ✌👍

When you can Watch that whole concert . They are so amazing. stage presence is passion and soul!!!

Love your reaction Bro , keep the Sabbath vids coming ...

its what its all about. thank you TNT

You picked an awesome version of this song for this video. Nice job.

He was still working on the lyrics, they're not the same as the studio version

he was pissed at those drums wasnt he. he was the reason for animal on the muppets im sure of it. freaking life changing concerts

The alternate darker, original, lyric version of this song, also by Black Sabbath, is Walpurgis.

Behind all the big riffs and power chords they were so fucking groovy

I love the funk in this song!

The first time I saw this, I was like: O M G!!!!!!

Great vid!! If you love this you'll love 'Into the Void' and 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' both early Sabbath tracks

Deep Purple: Child in Time live in 1970 was pretty intense too. 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972 were THE years for rock music. Music had to change or die after that explosive onslaught.

Although Neil Peart gets a lot of credit for turning his drumsticks around to get a heavier sound, Bill Ward is the first one I ever heard do it. Pretty good for a jazz drummer.

Ozzy voice is so clear. His diction is so crisp. You can hear every word, so why when he talks it’s incomprehensible?????? It’s a riddle wrapped in an enigma

Love watching Bill Ward beat the living crap out of his drums. He was the engine of the band.

Great live version.

This is fantastic! So ahead of their time...

I recommend you check out 'She's gone' by 'Black Sabbath'- a very, very gripping, beautiful ballad

Wow!! great live performance of Sabbath.