There’s an interview with Henry Rollins where he points out how bands starting out assume Iron Man would be an easy cover and then they try that one part where they kick back into the main riff after the solo section and they realize how tight you have to be as a band to do that.
@@mojobag01that's some of the best stuff you can do in jams, sometimes it feels just heaven-sent when everyone hits that perfect rhythm change. If you are a musician out there and you haven't been participant to a jam session, please do so at your earliest convenience. Jamming is one of the best possible experiences you will ever have in your entire existence.
When Ryan says "My god!", that's the only appropriate reaction for that part. One of the single greatest moments of any song in the metal genre. A descending riff into an ascending riff, with an abrupt tempo change, with perfect chemistry. Pure greatness.
I've always thought of that part as a question / answer. IMO It's pretty rare when done right. Off the top of my head I can only think of Zeppelin's The Ocean that does it so well.
Now you understand when we have to choose recommendations on what to react to, how difficult is to choose which song. Some metal bands you just need to listen to all. Sabbath is one of those.
i mean half the reason i listened to war pigs 5 times per week throughout 5 years going back from school at the time. I'm a guitar guy but goddamn the Bill ward in drums has always been the highlight for me on Sabbath, which is crazy because he have also some of the best guitar writing ever on this band.
Of course they're the greatest metal band ever. Imagine being so incredible that you single handedly found a whole genre! They're the Chuck Berry of metal
They did not found the genre single handedly, Judas Priest, Zeppelin, Deep Purple and a couple of other bands all helped with building the structure of what metal would become
Geezer is the glue,the concrete,the rivets,the steel girders of the band,his bass is always wicked. And as for Bill,wild man of Birmingham,he’s top 5 in the all time list of drummers for me.
I agree. I think the first metal song was Black Sabbath, but this was the one that proved it wasn’t a fluke. 50 plus years later and it still sounds fresh and cooler than anything else going.
Children of the Grave? National Acrobat? Spiral Architect? Hole in the Sky? Looking for Today? Sabbra Cadabra? Under the Sun? You guys have only just begun. Still love watching you guys enjoy music for the first time and be as amazed as i was my first time.
When it comes to not praising Bill Ward enough, by all means, let the world know if we aren't doing enough because he deserves much praise. Bill Ward is simultaneously heavy and funky. He's got the soul of a percussionist inside a beast of a heavy metal drummer. Love it.
Bill Ward deserves his place among the greatest drummers of all time. He hits at least as hard as John Bonham (RIP), has surgical precision that rivals Neil Peart’s (RIP), AND he could swing like Buddy Rich (RIP).
@@billadkins5150 most people don’t know drumming. So to the general masses that’s makes him underrated. Most people know who John bonham, most people have never heard of bill ward.
@billadkins5150 respected by a single populous doesn't stop him from being underrated. I've played in a few metal bands and and never ever heard his name mentioned by any other muscian in any bands I hung with
Possibly the greatest Heavy Metal song ever... The bone crunching Tony Iomi riff is guitar godly excellence. 🎸 The first time I ever hears the riff for this I had insane amount of goosebumps & my mind was blown away from this song.
they should be to every metalhead with half a brain. I m not saying they should be the favorite band, but at least you should get that they re the Creators of it all...
Black Sabbath are the GOATs and Paranoid is one of their best albums. I got this as my first CD when I was 12 years old! Each member is top tier with their instrument, Ozzy is even one of the best Harmonica players I've ever heard!
Man, those first five albums are all wall-to-wall classics. So are the two Dio ones, for that matter. My personal favorite is Master of Reality but Paranoid is right there.
Your Sabbath trip has been one of my favourite things on You Tube. You might want to round the album off (Rat Salad is only short) with their Paris 1970 live performance of War Pigs. It'll take you full circle and also give you the live experience of these young men as they started to blossom into rock gods. Thanks again, from Yorkshire, England.
What I love is re discovering songs through you both. The last time your heads popped off with BS was Hand of Doom. I've watched your reaction to that at least 5 times.
Bought tickets to the last sabbath show in phoenix. Was on break from work and called the radio station to win tickets and won. Gave them to my best friends for free. Best band live
I think sabbath bloody sabbath would be better if they haven’t already done it. Children of the grave is mostly one riff throughout and I think they’d get bored.
My fave part is that last transition, the last segment, "just when u thought it couldn't get cooler," etc. The reaction channel "Vin and Sori" has the most amazing appreciation of "Fairies wear boots" where at the very end Vin really begins to groove on the cool-ass outro, and then they both just become increasingly gobsmacked as they realize the song's from NINETEEN SEVENTY, and it dawns on them how much Sabbath influenced their beloved Korn and Metallica and Iron Maiden, etc. Very satisfying!
The re-entry back into the groove from the solo is bloody hard to pull off and make it sound right and it's what makes this song one of the greatest metal songs ever.
The interplay between Geezer and Tony during the solo sections, while Bill is simultaneously holding everything down while being a maniac with the groove, is a microcosm for the greatness of Sabbath. Add onto that the utterly epic and groundbreaking songwriting, which spawned arguably the most expansive genre in all of music, and the icon in Ozzy, and you have absolute legends, who at the time were black sheep (at least by the mainstream), but have slowly gotten their due over time. I am STILL baffled that an album like Master of Reality came out in 1971... Still one of the heaviest albums of all time.
I first heard Black Sabbath in 1971 when I was 11 years old. I had some older relatives who were really into them. Even at that tender young age, I could not believe what I was hearing. There are so many great bands from that era, but you can’t argue with the fact that they were groundbreaking. They took the blues and turned it on its head and Tony came up with some of the greatest riffs and rock history even to this day. They did some great things over the years but to me they just weren’t the same after Ozzie left the band. I’m at the surprise you guys are so blown away by them.
Hearing the entirety of We Sold Our Souls was my initiation into being a metalhead at 10 years old. This tune in particular carries you on a journey. You can feel Iron Man going on a murderous rampage through the outro. True musical greatness.
This is a well known super hit of Black Sabbath, it's often the "gateway" song for new listeners. At least, it was in my day - I was born in the 60s, and got to live through the 70s and 80s Sabbath and Ozzy. The best of times!
If you watched wrestling back in the day. This intro was the Road Warriors walk out song. I remember seeing them as a kid and freaking out at them first note. Love this song
The thing that maybe amazes me the most is it is from 1970. When i was a kid I saw this cd in the CD bin at the dollar store, at the time kinda knew who black sabbath was, bought it and it blew my mind over the next 2 days.
Bill Ward put out a solo album in 1990, "Ward One: Along the Way" --- a song with Ozzy on vocals - "Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays)" it's a pretty good early 90s (pre-grunge) hard rock song.
Ryan was going off about wanting groove suggestions. Sabbath's The Writ has an amazing groove and is arguably Ozzy's finest vocal performance. You will dig it, I promise.
Yes. The facts are incontrovertible. They've shown their metal and have stood the test of time. Black Sabbath stands atop Mount Metalympus looking down at everyone else.
When it comes to Black Sabbath, you're my heros! I am 61 and they have been part of my life since i was 12 years old! I just can't wait for more (Lost In Vegas)
Great review, especially considering how sick and tired I've grown of this song myself (it was a big fave as a kid and played to death) but you just drive me appreciate the greatness of it over the slight tedium some bits bring for me. You should check out Black Sabbath live in Paris 1970 video some time, especially the early version of War Pigs they do. Ward really, really shines there! I was speechless when I first saw that, of course they all did a good job, but Ward, man!
I'm sorry, I naturally thought it a given that BS is the greatest metal band of all time! THEY PAVED THE WAY! They pointed all musicians in the direction of heavy metal. I was in on the ground floor at age 14 in 1970 when I heard their 1st album.
First song I ever learned to play. “Are they the greatest metal band ever?” “Yes” - sums it up Costing how much you guys are digging Bill, you’re definitely gonna like Rat Salad
People don't realise how much swing and funk were present in Black Sabbath's music. They were perfectly in tune with one another and could easily switch tempo and speed at the drop of a hat
Got this album when my older brother moved to his first place and he had all his music on reel to reel, playing all day. Played this along side of Meet the Beatles, Inna-gada-da-vida and Led Zeppelin (1). Love them all
Exactly, they’ve probably ever only heard the riff in a commercial, movie or sports game, and when you’re only gonna play a snippet of a song, what do you choose to play? The most recognizable part, it doesn’t mean everybody decided that it’s the best part of the song, but you hear that and you don’t have to wonder what the song is, you know it’s iron man
The reason everyone focuses on the iconic riff is because it's a great shorthand for the whole song. They start with the riff, wander off in a different direction, return to the riff, wander off in yet another direction, and return to the riff. When someone is doing a movie, they're not going to play the entire song. But they can play just a few seconds of that riff, and the people who know Black Sabbath will remember the variety in the whole song.
Bill was just a Beast on the drums, he didn't just play the drums, he engaged the drums. Geezer is so under rated, such a damn good Bass, maybe the best, and he's the glue that holds the band together
"Are they the best metal band?" - It's either Black Sabbath or Metallica. I'd have to give it to sabbath, cause there'd probably be no Metallica if it wasn't for them.
In all this reactions from everyone I keep hearing how everyone loves everything they hear. It is refreshing to hear that you don't like something, like this first riff you are fatigued with. Thnx
Yeah this isn't even a question, aboslute standout song of the entire genre. There are probably tens of thousands of people who heard this specific song and then went out to buy a guitar because of it. This song is a bedrock in the very foundation of metal.
@@dagoncrowgg Remember in School of Rock when Jack Black plays a few licks to show the students? What does he play?? Iron Man...Smoke on the Water...Highway to Hell. Staples of rock.
This was the song that made me a metal head in the 80s when i was 7 ! Not just the song either , the tag team of the Road Warriors used this coming to the ring while jacked to the gills wearing giant spikes , mohawks and face paint just bludgeoning fools ! What more could a kid ask for in the 80s lol !!!!!!
There’s an interview with Henry Rollins where he points out how bands starting out assume Iron Man would be an easy cover and then they try that one part where they kick back into the main riff after the solo section and they realize how tight you have to be as a band to do that.
I've used that change to teach musicians about breaking time. They do it so beautifully.
@@mojobag01that's some of the best stuff you can do in jams, sometimes it feels just heaven-sent when everyone hits that perfect rhythm change.
If you are a musician out there and you haven't been participant to a jam session, please do so at your earliest convenience. Jamming is one of the best possible experiences you will ever have in your entire existence.
spot on...
I may only be a normal avarege guitar player sitting in my home...but...what exactly is hard about that?
@@mirkecWii Try playing that at full volume with the rest of a band. It's not as easy it may sound.
When Ryan says "My god!", that's the only appropriate reaction for that part. One of the single greatest moments of any song in the metal genre. A descending riff into an ascending riff, with an abrupt tempo change, with perfect chemistry. Pure greatness.
All I can say to you is: 🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👏👏👏🤝🤝🤝
I've always thought of that part as a question / answer. IMO It's pretty rare when done right. Off the top of my head I can only think of Zeppelin's The Ocean that does it so well.
great reaction, but please guys, more recognition for Geezer Butler on the bass, amazing bassist
Give some love to Geezer Butler, he's the straw that stirs the drink
Man what an asset to that band. I personally think everyone deserves their credit
This song is 54 years old, wow just wow
That's insane lol. Imagine how this sounded in 1970?!
@@nickh7962 People were either terrified or rocking out like never before!
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stfu! a hole. Making me feel older than dirt 💩 lmao jk it's not your fault rock on brother
And it still seems so unique. Even within the Sabbath catalogue.
Now you understand when we have to choose recommendations on what to react to, how difficult is to choose which song. Some metal bands you just need to listen to all. Sabbath is one of those.
Black Sabbath, the heaviest, hardest Jazz band, ever!🤘👊
YEEEEESSSSS! I just made this point before reading your comment. 🤘🤘🤘
Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Hell yeah 🤘🤘😎
Blues/Jazz
Yes, it's called jazz sabbath
Nah the fact Bill Ward was the first thing you shouted out on this one is complete proof that yall just straight up are metalheads by this point
Bill Ward is the best
It's the feel and the groove man. He's not in my top 5 but I love his vibe.
@@KR11111Not the best, that belongs to Bonham, but Ward is one of the greats.
i mean half the reason i listened to war pigs 5 times per week throughout 5 years going back from school at the time. I'm a guitar guy but goddamn the Bill ward in drums has always been the highlight for me on Sabbath, which is crazy because he have also some of the best guitar writing ever on this band.
Pretty much. It's been fun watching them these last few years.
Put some respect on Geezer, primary lyricist when Ozzy was in the band, and a dope ass bass player.
I was going to say the same thing. Geezer doesn't get anywhere the respect that he deserves. An awesome bass player and lyricist.
You definitely need to listen again and check out Geezer going off on the bass. Geezer is a beast on bass.
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Totally THE killer metal rhythm section, unrivalled.
🎸🔥🥁🔥🤘🏽
Sabbath bloody sabbath yall im telling you. Straight heat
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YES.
Totally
A National Acrobat, Lord of this World, Under the Sun.
And 'Black Sabbath' the song has the evil satanic tritones guitar intro played over stormy rain weather sound effects. 🤘
I see Black Sabbath and Lost In Vegas, I click. It's that simple.
NASTY
This comment sounds like it could inspire a great Lynyrd Skynyrd song...
Agreed!
Yup. I still watch the "Faeries Wear Boots" episode.
Yessir
Of course they're the greatest metal band ever. Imagine being so incredible that you single handedly found a whole genre! They're the Chuck Berry of metal
With out the fart fetish
Why does your comment say 1 month ago
@@Jalerbo Probably because this was on patreon first
They did not found the genre single handedly, Judas Priest, Zeppelin, Deep Purple and a couple of other bands all helped with building the structure of what metal would become
Chuck Berry, definitely, did NOT "found" Rock 'n' Roll.
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Geezer is the glue,the concrete,the rivets,the steel girders of the band,his bass is always wicked.
And as for Bill,wild man of Birmingham,he’s top 5 in the all time list of drummers for me.
Iron Man is the song that solidified the art of the “transition” in hard rock/metal. Legends.
I agree. I think the first metal song was Black Sabbath, but this was the one that proved it wasn’t a fluke. 50 plus years later and it still sounds fresh and cooler than anything else going.
Yall never give Geezer his credit. That feel is the bass lines setting you up for the nod.
Geezer is awesome.
Also the lyric writer
@@roaming740Geezer IS, without a doubt, IS Black Sabbath❗️
@@klasseact6663 as a fellow bass player I agree 100000000000000000000000 no bias :D
@@alaniasdruid8616 I get that and he was every bit the player Chris Squire was at the time, no doubt and add the song writing and it's a wrap🤷♂️
Children of the Grave?
National Acrobat?
Spiral Architect?
Hole in the Sky?
Looking for Today?
Sabbra Cadabra?
Under the Sun?
You guys have only just begun. Still love watching you guys enjoy music for the first time and be as amazed as i was my first time.
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Hand Of Doom?
Plantet Caravan?
@@MurryFBM the guys have done Hand of Doom, however not Planet Caravan.
Planet is on patreon
Into the Void?
When it comes to not praising Bill Ward enough, by all means, let the world know if we aren't doing enough because he deserves much praise. Bill Ward is simultaneously heavy and funky. He's got the soul of a percussionist inside a beast of a heavy metal drummer. Love it.
Bill Ward deserves his place among the greatest drummers of all time. He hits at least as hard as John Bonham (RIP), has surgical precision that rivals Neil Peart’s (RIP), AND he could swing like Buddy Rich (RIP).
Bill Ward, one of the most underrated drummers of all time.
If you know drumming, he’s not underrated at all. Every drummer who’s worth a shit knows who Bill Ward is.
@@billadkins5150 most people don’t know drumming. So to the general masses that’s makes him underrated. Most people know who John bonham, most people have never heard of bill ward.
@@mferrisbtThat's not what underrated means.
@billadkins5150 respected by a single populous doesn't stop him from being underrated. I've played in a few metal bands and and never ever heard his name mentioned by any other muscian in any bands I hung with
Possibly the greatest Heavy Metal song ever...
The bone crunching Tony Iomi riff is guitar godly excellence. 🎸
The first time I ever hears the riff for this I had insane amount of goosebumps & my mind was blown away from this song.
To me, BLACK SABBATH are the O.G. GODFATHERS OF METAL
Quite literally to everyone.
Not even the godfathers, they’re the fathers straightup. Birthed this whole genre and influenced so many bands and sub genres that came after.
SABBATH RULES!!!💪🤘
they should be to every metalhead with half a brain. I m not saying they should be the favorite band, but at least you should get that they re the Creators of it all...
Bill's funk is the money.
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath! It's time.
Gonna blow their minds all over again
And Killing Yourself to Live
They are happy about this because it recalls the old time Jazz to them
It's 54 years old!! Pioneers, masters, infamous legends of metal. Your love for metal makes this geezer very happy.
Black Sabbath has so many iconic,groovy,funky songs
You guys help me rediscover and re-appreciate stuff I frankly took for granted.
Black Sabbath are the GOATs and Paranoid is one of their best albums. I got this as my first CD when I was 12 years old! Each member is top tier with their instrument, Ozzy is even one of the best Harmonica players I've ever heard!
Man, those first five albums are all wall-to-wall classics. So are the two Dio ones, for that matter.
My personal favorite is Master of Reality but Paranoid is right there.
Your Sabbath trip has been one of my favourite things on You Tube. You might want to round the album off (Rat Salad is only short) with their Paris 1970 live performance of War Pigs. It'll take you full circle and also give you the live experience of these young men as they started to blossom into rock gods.
Thanks again, from Yorkshire, England.
it is recorded LIVE !!!!! DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS? No studio magic....PERFECT !!!
Wait until you hear Sign of the Southern Cross with Dio on vocals. That song will blow you away!
Yeah they would love that one
Yes, I'm also again voting for The Sign of the Southern Cross, it's equally awesome in its own way.
Love that song. I want to see them do Falling off the edge of the World
"Are they The Greatest Metal Band Of All Time?"
"Yep"
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Sabbath are THE metal band
You guys are great! Your enthusiasm and how much you get into the music combined with your thoughtful and insightful analysis is awesome.
I was born in the 50’s, raised in the 60’s and married in the 70’s.
Truly fortunate to have grown up with all of this amazing music.
What I love is re discovering songs through you both. The last time your heads popped off with BS was Hand of Doom. I've watched your reaction to that at least 5 times.
Bought tickets to the last sabbath show in phoenix. Was on break from work and called the radio station to win tickets and won. Gave them to my best friends for free. Best band live
Children of the Grave guys
Sabbath's best song.
@@joenobody5631 Fairies Wear Boots is a great one too
@@thebob01 It is. They did that one a while back.
I think sabbath bloody sabbath would be better if they haven’t already done it. Children of the grave is mostly one riff throughout and I think they’d get bored.
@@par32 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is mostly one riff as much as CotG is. 😂🤦🏻
My fave part is that last transition, the last segment, "just when u thought it couldn't get cooler," etc. The reaction channel "Vin and Sori" has the most amazing appreciation of "Fairies wear boots" where at the very end Vin really begins to groove on the cool-ass outro, and then they both just become increasingly gobsmacked as they realize the song's from NINETEEN SEVENTY, and it dawns on them how much Sabbath influenced their beloved Korn and Metallica and Iron Maiden, etc. Very satisfying!
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, fellas -- you gotta! and i will never tire of seeing you guys have your minds blown by Sabbath.
The re-entry back into the groove from the solo is bloody hard to pull off and make it sound right and it's what makes this song one of the greatest metal songs ever.
The interplay between Geezer and Tony during the solo sections, while Bill is simultaneously holding everything down while being a maniac with the groove, is a microcosm for the greatness of Sabbath. Add onto that the utterly epic and groundbreaking songwriting, which spawned arguably the most expansive genre in all of music, and the icon in Ozzy, and you have absolute legends, who at the time were black sheep (at least by the mainstream), but have slowly gotten their due over time. I am STILL baffled that an album like Master of Reality came out in 1971... Still one of the heaviest albums of all time.
I first heard Black Sabbath in 1971 when I was 11 years old. I had some older relatives who were really into them. Even at that tender young age, I could not believe what I was hearing. There are so many great bands from that era, but you can’t argue with the fact that they were groundbreaking. They took the blues and turned it on its head and Tony came up with some of the greatest riffs and rock history even to this day. They did some great things over the years but to me they just weren’t the same after Ozzie left the band. I’m at the surprise you guys are so blown away by them.
I'm 100% with you on Bill Ward. To me, he's up there with Bonham, Moon and Ginger Baker as being the pioneers of sophisticated rock drumming.
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Do Not underestimate Ian Paice!
Yes, Bill Ward is great. Mitch Mitchell deserves a mention too.
Um, Billy Cobham.
@@Fakename70 Cobham's more of a jazz guy who dabbled in fusion and prog.
Don't sleep on the bass. Geezer's playing adds so much to Black Sabbath's sound it's crazy.
I love how George, having not grown up around metal or metalheads, naturally goes into a genuine stank face when nasty riffs present themselves.
Hearing the entirety of We Sold Our Souls was my initiation into being a metalhead at 10 years old. This tune in particular carries you on a journey. You can feel Iron Man going on a murderous rampage through the outro. True musical greatness.
I love how it hit them at 10:16....the classic sabbath is magical
This is a well known super hit of Black Sabbath, it's often the "gateway" song for new listeners. At least, it was in my day - I was born in the 60s, and got to live through the 70s and 80s Sabbath and Ozzy. The best of times!
Classic. The Godfathers of Heavy Metal. Sabbath is one of the greatest bands of all time.
If you watched wrestling back in the day. This intro was the Road Warriors walk out song. I remember seeing them as a kid and freaking out at them first note. Love this song
The thing that maybe amazes me the most is it is from 1970. When i was a kid I saw this cd in the CD bin at the dollar store, at the time kinda knew who black sabbath was, bought it and it blew my mind over the next 2 days.
Sabbath is the Godfather of Metal music and this is the song that I think is the start of Metal music.
Even from their last album, Shockwave, Johnny Blade, Never say Die. My brothers you have scratched the surface. Love your show.
Please react to Hole in the sky and Children of the grave. Two of their classic songs!!!
Bill Ward put out a solo album in 1990, "Ward One: Along the Way" --- a song with Ozzy on vocals - "Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays)" it's a pretty good early 90s (pre-grunge) hard rock song.
Yes, great song✌✌
whole album is superb aye
Y'all are gonna LOVE Electic Funeral.
Ryan was going off about wanting groove suggestions.
Sabbath's The Writ has an amazing groove and is arguably Ozzy's finest vocal performance.
You will dig it, I promise.
And one of only two that Ozzy wrote, "Who Are You?" being the other.
Yes. The facts are incontrovertible. They've shown their metal and have stood the test of time. Black Sabbath stands atop Mount Metalympus looking down at everyone else.
I’m 41 and first heard this song when I was 11. All these years later and it still blows my mind. Sabbath was way ahead of their time.
This is why we consider Black Sabbath to be true Gods :D
For sure one of the best Metal songs ever. it doesnt get better.
The Road Warriors brought me to Black Sabbath!✌️😈🤟
WHAAAAAAT A RUUUUUSHHHH!
Hawk & Animal ARE ICONIC!!!us '60-,'70's kids ate that s#!t up!! We even nicknamed 2 bro's that are nephews ❤😅😊👍🤘
WELL...@wwltd3036
Just throwing it out there. A National Acrobat is an amazing Sabbath song!
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath all day long!
When it comes to Black Sabbath, you're my heros! I am 61 and they have been part of my life since i was 12 years old! I just can't wait for more (Lost In Vegas)
That tempo control!! haha you're absolutely right man
THE LEGENDARY “BLACK SABBATH”!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
SWEET LEAF, THE WIZARD, FAIRYS WEAR BOOTS, N.I.B, PARANOID there catalog has MASSIVE METAL CLASSICS
Great review, especially considering how sick and tired I've grown of this song myself (it was a big fave as a kid and played to death) but you just drive me appreciate the greatness of it over the slight tedium some bits bring for me.
You should check out Black Sabbath live in Paris 1970 video some time, especially the early version of War Pigs they do. Ward really, really shines there! I was speechless when I first saw that, of course they all did a good job, but Ward, man!
I'm sorry, I naturally thought it a given that BS is the greatest metal band of all time! THEY PAVED THE WAY! They pointed all musicians in the direction of heavy metal. I was in on the ground floor at age 14 in 1970 when I heard their 1st album.
I love watching you guys. And great shout out for Bill Ward.
Rush had to have been influenced by this song when they wrote Working Man. I love both songs with the nasty grooves and change in tempo.
Agreed. Been listening to metal for decades and black sabbath is the greatest metal band in my opinion
First song I ever learned to play.
“Are they the greatest metal band ever?” “Yes” - sums it up
Costing how much you guys are digging Bill, you’re definitely gonna like Rat Salad
The 1st time i heard this song that main riff was EVERYTHING for me and the section that you focused on that just was the icing on the cake .
People don't realise how much swing and funk were present in Black Sabbath's music. They were perfectly in tune with one another and could easily switch tempo and speed at the drop of a hat
Heavy jazz! 🤘❤
Great reaction video i love how you both listen to every little detail 🤘🏼
Sabbath!!!!
The quality of the analysis is top notch guys, can't find this in any other reaction videos.
I missed these Sabbath reactions
Black Sabbath are the Heaviest Jazz Band of all time.
Geezer and Bill are my favourite rhythm section ever 🖤🖤🖤
Busta Rhymes flip of this song with Ozzy on the hook is also cool. “This Means War!!”.
I remember listening to this in 1981 and I was so amazed at their so many different riffs in one song. Masters of the universe!
This one is special to me... My friend died during Ironman marathon last year and this song (no vocal version) was played at his funeral... R.I.P.
Got this album when my older brother moved to his first place and he had all his music on reel to reel, playing all day. Played this along side of Meet the Beatles, Inna-gada-da-vida and Led Zeppelin (1). Love them all
@ 11:01 The reason all they advertise is that groove is because that's probably the most iconic groove in the history of heavy metal.
Exactly, they’ve probably ever only heard the riff in a commercial, movie or sports game, and when you’re only gonna play a snippet of a song, what do you choose to play? The most recognizable part, it doesn’t mean everybody decided that it’s the best part of the song, but you hear that and you don’t have to wonder what the song is, you know it’s iron man
@@alejandroberrios4756🎯
@@alejandroberrios4756that's just Ryan trying to meet his backhanded compliment quota
The reason everyone focuses on the iconic riff is because it's a great shorthand for the whole song. They start with the riff, wander off in a different direction, return to the riff, wander off in yet another direction, and return to the riff. When someone is doing a movie, they're not going to play the entire song. But they can play just a few seconds of that riff, and the people who know Black Sabbath will remember the variety in the whole song.
Bill Ward loves JAZZ!!!
I wish i could hear this song again for the first time. You guys are great, love your analysis and appreciation of music everytime
You gotta do national acrobat
My fave! Better? Who's to say. But it's really incredible!
Bill was just a Beast on the drums, he didn't just play the drums, he engaged the drums. Geezer is so under rated, such a damn good Bass, maybe the best, and he's the glue that holds the band together
"Are they the best metal band?" - It's either Black Sabbath or Metallica. I'd have to give it to sabbath, cause there'd probably be no Metallica if it wasn't for them.
James would probably agree with you.
@@billmcmahon5454 Sabbath doesn't get enough credit
Metallica for me..
Sabbath are king of the switch ups!
This is my 3 year-old boy's favorite song. I dunno if I should be proud or concerned lol
Yes.
Concerned? Why? Buy your little dude a guitar In a couple of years and encourage it.
PROUD
In all this reactions from everyone I keep hearing how everyone loves everything they hear. It is refreshing to hear that you don't like something, like this first riff you are fatigued with. Thnx
"ONE OF THE BEST METAL SONGS EVER"
This is an undisputed fact! Perhaps in the top five or even top three metal songs ever released.
Yeah this isn't even a question, aboslute standout song of the entire genre. There are probably tens of thousands of people who heard this specific song and then went out to buy a guitar because of it. This song is a bedrock in the very foundation of metal.
@@dagoncrowgg Remember in School of Rock when Jack Black plays a few licks to show the students? What does he play?? Iron Man...Smoke on the Water...Highway to Hell. Staples of rock.
I have been waiting for years for your reaction to this song!
This was the song that made me a metal head in the 80s when i was 7 ! Not just the song either , the tag team of the Road Warriors used this coming to the ring while jacked to the gills wearing giant spikes , mohawks and face paint just bludgeoning fools ! What more could a kid ask for in the 80s lol !!!!!!
What up homie
@@ShaunDeegan-vw3vr My dude !! I would give my right pinky finger for us to go back in time and relive some of those days !
When that first riff hit and the Road Warriors came through the curtain, the crowd would erupt!! Excellent times...🤘
Same, Hawk and Animal NWA tag team champs.
I remember laying on my bedroom floor and putting the large speakers on each side of my head and cranking this up in the 70's.
Sabbath are the kings. They laid the groundwork for all this shit
Another killer vid, guys. I love the breakdown and your perspectives on this iconic Black Sabbath song.