Songs of Peace: War Pigs

Fans of metal and hard rock know that some of the most overt anti-war songs have come from bands such as Metallica, Megadeth and Iron Maiden. Going way back to the roots of metal, in 1970 Black Sabbath gave us “War Pigs,” a scathing indictment of war.

Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death’s construction

In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh lord, yeah!

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Other “Songs of Peace” in this series:

• “Fussing and Fighting” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
• “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine
• “Ohio” performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
• “Zombie” by The Cranberries
• “Hero of War” by Rise Against
• “Give Peace a Chance” by John Lennon
• “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by U2
• “One Love” by Bob Marley
• “War” performed by Edwin Starr
• “Imagine” by John Lennon

November is Peace Month at your School Library