Why The Drums On “War Pigs” Sound Heavy… But Secretly Jazzy

Let’s go back to 1970. Black Sabbath released “War Pigs” on the 'Paranoid' album, and it’s still considered one of metal’s heaviest tracks. But what makes Bill Ward’s drumming on this song feel so heavy? Is it his fast, rudimental fills? His storytelling that mirrors the dark lyrics? Or the jazz techniques he borrowed from Buddy Rich? In this episode, we break down how Bill Ward tapped into his jazz background to create a drum part unlike anything else at the time. If you’ve ever wondered why Black Sabbath sounds unlike any other band, this video shows why Bill Ward was the band’s secret weapon. And if you want to learn some of Bill Ward's techniques and iconic grooves, join Chad Smith in his brand-new course: Legends of the ’70s! ► https://www.drumeo.com/legends Check out the microphones used in your favorite Drumeo videos (Earthworks x Musora) ► https://earthworksaudio.com/musora ___________________________ Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome To 1970! 00:55 - Vietnam, "Walpurgis" & The Story Of "War Pigs" 02:36 - Bill Ward's Secret Weapon 04:15 - The Buddy Rich Hi-Hat Trick 05:40 - Bill's Unlikely Drum Kit 05:52 - Learn How To Play Like Bill Ward 06:46 - Iconic Drum Fills Explained 08:14 - The Surprising Funk Beat 09:14 - The Legacy Of "War Pigs" 09:38 - Why Bill Ward Matters To Drummers 15:55 - Breaking Down The Outro 16:32 - What's On The Table? ___________________________ Follow ‪@BrandonToews‬ ►Instagram:   / brandon.toews   ►Facebook:   / brandon.toews.drums   ►TikTok:   / brandon.toews   ►X:   / btoews_drums   Follow @DrumeoOfficial ►The Drumeo Beat: https://www.drumeo.com/beat ►Facebook:   / drumeo   ►Instagram:   / drumeoofficial   ►TikTok:   / drumeoofficial   ►Clips Channel: @DrumeoClips ___________________________ #Drumeo #BillWard #BlackSabbath