The Anthem of Doom: A Deep Dive into Black Sabbath’s "War Pigs"
: Lyricist and bassist Geezer Butler intended to use Satanic imagery as an analogy for the evil of war. black_sabbath_war_pigs
The song was originally titled named after a Satanic festival often described as "Christmas for Satanists". The Anthem of Doom: A Deep Dive into
: The record company, Vertigo Records , feared the title was too occult-focused and might cause a backlash, so they pressured the band to change it. black_sabbath_war_pigs