[5] "Fucking Hostile" is a protest song that criticizes those who abuse their authority and power, such as political figures, religious leaders and parents.
[7] Loudwire ranked "Fucking Hostile" the third best Pantera song, stating it "operates off a punk-rock battery and is one of the band's fastest".
[8] Dom Lawson of Metal Hammer ranked "Fucking Hostile" number 8 on his list of the 50 best Pantera songs.
"[11] American rock band New Years Day covered "Fucking Hostile" in 2018 on their EP Diary of a Creep.
[13][14] American thrash metal band Slayer and Phil Anselmo performed a cover of the song in Athens, Greece on July 2, 2013, after he was invited on stage to celebrate his 45th birthday.