Faith No More - War Pigs Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'War Pigs'?

   'War Pigs' was originally written by Black Sabbath members Michael Butler, William Ward, Tony Iommi, and Ozzy Osbourne.

2. When was Faith No More's cover of 'War Pigs' released?

   Faith No More's cover of 'War Pigs' was released in 1989 as a bonus track on their album 'The Real Thing'.

3. Did Faith No More change any lyrics in their cover of 'War Pigs'?

   No, the lyrics to Faith No More's cover of 'War Pigs' remain identical to those of the original Black Sabbath song.

4. How was Ozzy Osbourne involved in Faith No More's cover of 'War Pigs'?

   Ozzy Osbourne performed 'War Pigs' live with Faith No More and James Hetfield of Metallica on guitar at the Hollywood Palladium on November 9, 1990.

5. Has Ozzy Osbourne commented on Faith No More's cover of 'War Pigs'?

   Yes, Ozzy Osbourne has performed 'War Pigs' with Faith No More and has been supportive of covers of the song, including describing T-Pain's cover as 'the best cover of War Pigs ever.'

6. What inspired the original 'War Pigs' song by Black Sabbath?

   'War Pigs' was inspired by the Vietnam War, which was ongoing at the time, and critiques the politicians and rich people who start wars for their benefit while the poor people end up fighting and dying.