Nah we do have pretty great metal bands these days still, they just don't get the same exposure and media attention they used to in the golden era of metal. Bands like Vektor, Havok, Angelus Apatrida, Arcania and so many others.
Ignore the haters. I enjoy all your uploads. Having an open mind is a gift. Saw all the bands you have viewed since the 80s..Saw Maiden in 88. And many more times.
The 1% crowd you are talking about are haters who probably couldn't come up with own RUclips channel anyways. Their life is crap and they just want to revel in it. Just focus on all the great reviews of your reviews you get. Your channel is great!!!
Bruce is trained in Opera singing .. a U.K. fencing champion.... He actually is the pilot of the bands 747 plane ... Ed Force One ... The dude is multi talented
I remember Bruce being called "The human air-raid siren" for his ability to belt out a note and hold it for such a long time. His lung capacity must have been enormous.
Never understood why people would announce displeasure in what he's reacting to. You can read the title and be like "nah i dont like that song" and avoid the wasted time.
You ain't doing a shit job, you're exploring music you've never looked at before, I've followed this stuff for 40 years or more and seeing someone find it for the first time is magic. Keep it up
No offense to the grunge guys. Some of that stuff is good. But now we're getting back to the good stuff today. Number Of The Beast. Yes! This whole album is amazing. Along with many others from Iron Maiden. You will be missing out ALOT if you don't continue with them.
No place here for "this genre is better than that genre". We're all here because we all appreciate good music, no matter what pigeon hole you think it belongs to
Bruce is known as "The Human Air Raid Siren". He was actually given the name by a fan who hated him after he first joined the band. The fan said something to the effect that it was like listening to "his favorite Maiden songs played through an air raid siren"...or something like that. The name fit quite well and the rest is history. UP THE IRONS!!!
Need to check out the album Powerslave imho their best. Aces high, two minutes to midnight, back in the village, rime of the ancient mariners. Every song is 💥
I just saw them on their current tour last year, and they kick just as much ass as they did back when I first saw them in the 80's. And they're all pushing 70 years old now, crazy! Inspirational for sure. Definitely ignore the haters, listen to what interests you.
That’s how you end your first 3 video day!! Putting some respect on the OGs of Metal! Your old soul is what is so endearing to me and many others, speaking from an older generation. Great reaction wish it woulda made the playlist but loved watching as always!!❤❤
53 years old and grew up on Maiden and Priest. The fact that these guys are still out there killing it blows my mind! Judas Priest just released an album 55 years after their inception and its crazy!! Check out their new release Invincible Shield!! Rob is in his 70's still mashing it!!! Let's Go!!!!!!
That album is sooooo good! I just heard a couple songs over the weekend and think I’m gonna download the whole thing soon! Rob Halford and his classically trained voice are the gifts that keep on giving! 😂❤
Shit, Judas Priest just came out with an UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING album, and a few of them, including the singer, are in their 70’s!!! And back in the day, people used to make all kinds of wise cracks over how these bands will never be able to play once they get old. 🤣
For me Iron Maiden is so special because they have a drive that feels like a punk rock band. Also they are so bass-driven, which is just awesome, once you learn to take note.
They aren’t punk, they are heavily influenced by prog, psychedelic, hard rock, and there are some folk, blues, classical and punk +/- (punk influences appear more in their first 2 albums but not overwhelmingly)
Im Born 66...and grew Up with all These super Metal and Rockbands....thank god....Listen to them Till today ... And in the Future... Never Stop rocking...❤😂😊
Iron Maiden is a must listen. Doesn't matter if you're into harsh raw war black metal, brutal technical deathgrind or symphonic power metal, we all started listening to Iron Maiden. Such a great time reviving The number of the beast with you. Please keep the Iron Maiden uploads. Up the irons! ⚔
Little fact about the scream at the start, the producer Martin Birch (RIP) had Bruce do vocal takes of the entire intro for hours and hours until he was so fuming he started throwing things around the studio. Eventually the greatest scream in metal came out of his pure frustration. Goes to show just how amazing of a producer he really was, despite Bruce disagreeing with him at the time im sure he'd agree it was worth it in the end. Keep up the uploads man you deserve every bit of attention you get, killing it brother 🤘
Anyone else agree Mollyboy would love Alice Cooper? Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies( 73) 🔥 I love Maiden, Sabbath, Priest etc and all those artists admire Alice! Hanging and beheading himself on stage, Alice turned the rock show into theatre !! Forgive my enthusiasm but often Alice gets overlooked on reaction channels and was huge in the 70's and has never stopped. Still putting out material and killing it live!! There were so many stories of the grotesque shocking acts Alice would do on stage. I genuinely enjoy Molly Boys reaction and honestly would love to see how he responds to Billion Dollar Babies !!
My very first album, with a fun kid story: I was 12. For the start of the school year, I asked my mother to buy me an Iron Maiden t-shirt, because I thought the image and the writing of the name were cool. Naturally, to show off, I told my mates I loved the band (even though I'd never actually listened to them). I organized a party at home, birthday party style, and a friend invited to make me happy bought me this album, which had just been released. That's how I discovered and immediately loved this band. It was my only record, or at least the first complete album of a band I had. In those days, when you had a record, you listened to it over and over again, not like today's new generation of music consumers. This time I could say it for real: I'd become a real Iron Maiden fan. RIP Clive Burr
Love your kids. This was the first album I bought with pocket money at the age of 10. I'm now 51! This is the album that defined me ( and scared me a little as a kid :-). One of the best albums ever made.
Undeniably one of the greatest hard rock/heavy metal albums ever, from beginning to end!! It's on my short list of "desert island" albums. You can't go wrong with anything on it but "22 Acacia Avenue" has always been a standout for me. I love that it's basically a sequel to "Charlotte the Harlot"
I'm an old metalhead and this Iron Maiden era video and footage from that tour was from one of the first concerts I ever went to when I was 14 years old! This is where I started my metal journey back in 1982. Ignore the haters, I love your channel and you're doing justice to this music! You HAVE to do Black Sabbath's "Symptom of the Universe"!!! They were a big inspiration for Metallica. It's like no Black Sabbath you'll ever hear! It's hard, fast, heavy and the drumming is awesome too. You could imagine Metallica covering it. And the last part of the song will blow your mind and Ozzy's vocals are the nail in the coffin to make it a perfect song! Please, for my 56th birthday coming up in a month, do this song!!!
I have Maiden tickets this November at the Tacoma Dome in WA state and I'll be at the front wall receiving the full crush of the crowd. It'll be my first Maiden concert although I wish I saw them in the 80s. I also haven't had a haircut since 2022 so I'm stoked and ready.
I was lucky enough to see them on this tour. They opened for The Scorpions. The album was only a few months old and many of us hadn’t heard it, or Bruce yet. They blew me and The Scorpions away! I became a life long fan at that moment. You really need to do a live version of one of their songs. To this day, the best live show around. They sound better live then on album imo. This song was wrote after Steve Harris(bass player) watched The Omen 2 and had nightmares after that. 🤘🏼
First two albums got me hooked into heavy metal in 1980 Iron Maiden Iron Maiden and Killers album before Bruce became their singer, RIP Clive you was the best drummer they had.
This is their mascot. He’s at all the concerts. Usually he’s got a name, but I can’t remember it. I’m 62 years old and iron maiden has rocked my brain so hard. It’s hard to remember anything.
MY LATE HUSBAND LOVED IRON MAIDEN AND HE WENT TO ALOT THEIR CONCERTS. HE WOULD GET HOME AND COULDN'T HEAR FOR A FEW DAYS LOL! I KNOW A FEW IRON MAIDEN SONGS HAD I.M. T -SHIRT FOR YEARS, THEIR ALBUM COVERS ARE AWESOME!! AWESOME REACTION MOLLYBOY!! 😊 🩷 🤘 ✌️ 🔥
Bruce Dickenson has an absolutely amazing voice, and to this day, he still kills it live. I saw Maiden live in the last couple years and they absolutely slayed.
The best part is Iron Maiden is known for using MASSIVE puppets at their live shows, especially of “The Beast” and their mascot Eddie. I had the pleasure of seeing them in 2018 or 2017 and the puppets are literally as big as the stage. Terrifying, thrilling, and incredible. Seeing them live is like nothing else on earth. No other live show can compare to the energy and effort.
Welcome to the world of classic british metal. I have seen Iron Maiden 17 times and their live show is awesome. Bruce has great vocals and is their pilot taking the band around the world on their tours. So many great songs. Enjoy!!!
I seen the Piece Of Mind tour in 1983 -1984 in Toronto 🇨🇦 I was 17-18yrs old front row center stage at Wonderland 's Kingwood Theater Totally crazy night, so glad I was able to witness in their prime!!!!!
I had the pleasure of seeing Iron Maiden in concert in 1988 at the Castle Donnington Monsters of Rock festival. Before that I wasn't a fan of Iron Maiden but that changed that day, amazing live band.
I've been a fan of iron maiden since I was a kid in the 80s, it's so good and refreshing to hear your raw, unbiased, truthful reactions to these heavy metal songs, keep expanding on it👍🏽
This is your journey. You don't need to explain the path youre taking to anyone. A lot of us are just glad you invited us for the ride. Watching you hear it for the first time reminds us of our first time.
Yes that is the name of the album Number of the Beast. I'm an America. I was 18 years old in Nuremberg and saw this tour it was an amazing show. And they can reproduce that sound live. They were huge in Europe at the time. Still have the stolen banner hanging on my walls this day.
Thank you so much for these three awesome bands today!!! I feel like my day is complete now!! I have been suggesting your channel to all my metal friends. This channel fucking rocks!! All of your reactions are mind blowing and on point!! 💯🤘🏼\m/ 🤘🏼
They been doing this since 1979, and even before. In 1994 I had just about all their CD’s and they had put out over a dozen by then. These guys have taken me through all of my ups and downs through my adult life. You’re just starting your journey, where some of us have 30, 40, almost 50 years of memories. And the best thing is we can all agree these guys transcend time and are just as relevant now as they were back then. And 50 years from now you’ll be us commenting on the future listeners..
It helps when your new singer not only has a golden voice, but top of the class scores in English, History and Economics. Songs were very much based on existing literature, and history. Heard through the music of metal.
I was 14 years old and my friend snagged this record from his older brother . I was hooked immediately and have been a life long Maiden fan . I'm glad you are enjoying this 🤘🤘 Try to see them live , they are still one of the best bands around .
One thing about Iron Maiden I’ve noticed is the big songs “everyone” knows of theirs are good but the songs that you’ll discover once you deep dive into their discography are epic! 🔥🤘Up the Irons!
My first concert was Iron Maiden in Denver in 1987 during their prime. There were three tornadoes that passed within a few miles of the old McNichol's Arena. It was a magical day during a magical time. Thanks for the money!
A signature metal classic. My stepdad introduced me to Iron Maiden with this song at the age of 13. Classic... This is the title track from the album Number of the Beast. Its the first album at around 1982 with Bruce Dickinson. Every Iron Maiden album has a theme and a particular sound. Albums arent too different from each other but if you listen closely you can tell.
The Iron Maiden rhythm section back then, Dave Murray, Adrian smith and Steve Harris were absolutely top of their game, this was the first album they had Bruce Dickinson and he was a game changer, this was mind blowing 40 years ago. I've been a fan ever since.
Eddie has been a part of Iron Maiden since the beginning of. The musical talent in this band is just not seen anymore, I wish i could just stay in the 80’s when the music was at its best I believe. And don’t let the haters ever get you down bro. You’re doing a good thing here and you are highly entertaining, and I can respect that! 🤘🤘🤘
My first concert was Maiden when I was 12, in 1983. My daughter’s first concert was Maiden, she was 10-11. One of my favorite metal bands! Have you seen Dan Vasc’s cover of this? He does a great job. In fact, when he first dropped it he got a YT copyright strike and had to prove he didn’t use their original tracks. He thankfully got it fixed and it’s available to view.
Front man Bruce Dickinson lead singer, champion fencer and also a commercial airline pilot. Bass Player Steve Harris inspired me to start playing bass and join a metal band when i was younger. Up the Irons!! 🤘🤘🤘
Iron Maiden have 2 songs that are masterpieces of story put to music, they are "Rime of The Ancient Mariner" and "Alexander The Great", Mollyboy have the lyrics to understand those 2 stories, They are Truly Epic 👌👍
I'm so thankful for my musical past, I wouldn't trade it for anyone else. The concerts and mom's record collection, dad being a bass player, Los Angeles rock radio (KMET and KLOS). I remember my friend picking me up for H.S. and hearing this track for the first time - I was a fan after that. Judas Priest will always go hand in hand with Iron Maiden for me because they were on opposite sides of the 180min cassette! Another custom was The Scorpions Blackout album on one side and Triumph Allied Forces on the other. I wore those Maxell tapes OUT!
You are the best newcomer to youtube honestly, keep it going mate 🤝 and whatever you react to there will always be new people that wanted to see just that one video and stick around for longer because you have got a personality, not just staring at the video for 5 minutes and call it a day. Much love 🫶
Don't worry about critics. You are doing great. Interesting commentary and fun discovery on your part. Keep up the great work. Remember this was the pre-digital era, the album artwork was done by hand. Have a great day.
Derek Riggs is the artist behind all Iron Maiden album covers, and they all feature the monster/creature Eddie, who also typically appears on stage with the band. It's a whole thing.
Yes, that's the album cover. Now the larger guy on the cover and on the stage at the end is Eddie Maiden. They're mascot if you will, so on the wasted years video it goes a bit chroniclogically in his incarnations. They would also have giant versions of him as part of the stage depending on what tour it was.
Bands like Maiden, Priest, Metallica, Ozzy, Sabath, etc, were all real musicians with amazing talent. They weren’t driven by todays ‘monetisation’ or streams or clicks. They were doing their own thing and just rocking out with everything they had. Live life, explore, enjoy the journey, appreciate the talent and ignore the negative people. You’ll never walk alone. Up the Irons!
First album I bought that started my journey in Metal. 1981 I was 13. Blew my mind then. Still blows my mind now. Special Album for me. Keep on with the good work you’re doing. 🤘🤘👍
Mate, do want you enjoy and ignore the haters. I'm 50 this week and was listening to all this sort of stuff from the early 80's onwards an your videos have reminded me of all the good music I'd forgotten about, keep up the good work!
That scream at the beginning gave Bruce the nickname "air raid siren"., Iconic. Also got to love how they are trolling with the video making it funny instead of scary.
I am sad for everyone that didn't get to see Maiden in the 80's. They're still AWESOME but those live screams out of Bruce were spine tingling! They put it all out there, always have. They are as good live as the studio versions, if you get a chance they are a must see!
The figure on the album is their Mascot Eddie and he appears on all their covers in some form, and makes appearances in their concerts. Best live band ever.
First time I heard Iron Maiden, was the song called: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. THEN.., 22 Acacia Avenue. 3rd was the song called, Number of the Beast. In the 80s.
Lead singer Bruce dickenson just released a solo album called the mandrake project Maiden are still going strong just seen them live in 2022 at download absolutely amazing live
This track is from the album of the same name from 1982, the video contains imagery of the Crimson Ghost which was famously taken on by the Misfits as their logo, and the video also contains footage from an old 1950's sci-fi b-movie of the "rat bat spider" creature which was also used on the cover of the Misfits album "Walk Among Us", coincidentally also released in 1982. NOTB is a stone cold classic - album and song
I'm beginning to realise I grew up in a golden age of music for metal. Nothing comes close today.🤘❤
#SameFam
The Golden age of Hip-hop as well, was such a great couple decades in every genre really.
And the bands from now I do listen to, started in that time! lol
In other words you faced up, made your stand, and realized you'd been living in the Golden Years. 😈
Nah we do have pretty great metal bands these days still, they just don't get the same exposure and media attention they used to in the golden era of metal. Bands like Vektor, Havok, Angelus Apatrida, Arcania and so many others.
Nice one.@@jgsrhythm100
UP THE IRONS!!! 🤘🏼💪🏼🤘🏼
Btw, you’re like the only dude who rewinds the guitar solos. SO KIND.
It has to be done!
A Young Man's Guide to Classical by Yngwie Malmsteen comes to mind
@@MollyBoyTV👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🎸 and deserved iconic riffs, as well
I'm 55 years old, I've heard this song hundreds of times at least. Totally gave me goose bumps.
55 years too. Still rocking metal everyday!
1968 checkin in. 🤘
58 years old, and still a huge maiden fan. I played this album till the record wouldn't play anymore. Classic.
You are def not alone
Everytime
Is it My Birthday??!! Maiden, Metallica & Sabbath!! What a exceptional Tuesday!! ❤️🔥🤘🤘
I thought the same Mary! 🤘😅
happy birthday mm .. cheers
Happy birthday 🤘
Hapoy bday. Here is an "an" hahaha sorry 😢😂
The bassist, Steve Harris wrote this after a dream he had.
Ignore the haters. I enjoy all your uploads. Having an open mind is a gift. Saw all the bands you have viewed since the 80s..Saw Maiden in 88. And many more times.
The 1% crowd you are talking about are haters who probably couldn't come up with own RUclips channel anyways. Their life is crap and they just want to revel in it. Just focus on all the great reviews of your reviews you get. Your channel is great!!!
Eddie is the Iron Maiden mascot. A pic of him on every album cover. The most popular monster of all times.
Bruce is trained in Opera singing .. a U.K. fencing champion.... He actually is the pilot of the bands 747 plane ... Ed Force One ... The dude is multi talented
I remember Bruce being called "The human air-raid siren" for his ability to belt out a note and hold it for such a long time.
His lung capacity must have been enormous.
Two Minutes to Midnight and Power Slave are must do songs by Iron Maiden.
And Aces High…the whole Powerslave album is amazing
Seventh son of a seventh son. I’d pay to see u react the that. What a ride is it. Album version
ACES HIGH from LIVE AFTER DEATH for me is awesome 👌 🤘
Throw Rime of the Ancient Mariner in there!
Again, there will never be another decade like the 80's. Metal, pop, rock.... you name it, it KICKED ASS!!!
You're doing great Molly!... Not everyone has to be satisfied on YT... Its your channel and you decide the content...
Ya true, but so cool to let us "pick" I voted for this!
Maybe he can do this here and there
Never understood why people would announce displeasure in what he's reacting to. You can read the title and be like "nah i dont like that song" and avoid the wasted time.
UP THE IRONS!!! 🤘
Eddie is kinda their mascot. He’s on every album cover 🤘
Let’s not forget the T-shirts. Oh my God I’ve been a fan for 30 years and I’ve seen so many awesome designs.
@@freekshow197888 Yes!
Nobody freaked out their parents like we did with this stuff 😁
I never got around to getting a tattoo, but if I ever did it would have been some sort of Eddie. Probably from Somewhere in Time or Powerslave.
And in every show. Up the irons!
I litteraly finished drinking a trooper ale and read this! Awesome
You ain't doing a shit job, you're exploring music you've never looked at before, I've followed this stuff for 40 years or more and seeing someone find it for the first time is magic. Keep it up
No offense to the grunge guys. Some of that stuff is good. But now we're getting back to the good stuff today. Number Of The Beast. Yes! This whole album is amazing. Along with many others from Iron Maiden. You will be missing out ALOT if you don't continue with them.
Couldn't agree more.
Remember - grunge saved hard rock and metal from Cinderella, Poison and Loverboy. We owe them all.
@@bryanmack5410Poison had a couple of good songs, and there were only 4 great grunge bands anyways.
No place here for "this genre is better than that genre". We're all here because we all appreciate good music, no matter what pigeon hole you think it belongs to
I love old school metal and Alice n Chains..
Bruce is known as "The Human Air Raid Siren". He was actually given the name by a fan who hated him after he first joined the band. The fan said something to the effect that it was like listening to "his favorite Maiden songs played through an air raid siren"...or something like that. The name fit quite well and the rest is history. UP THE IRONS!!!
Run to the Hills is 🔥
I’m taking my 17yo twin sons to see the Iron’s when they visit Perth later this year. Can’t wait for what is going to be an awesome Father/Sons memory
Dude don’t worry. It’s the 80/20 asshole rule. Ignore the haters and keep doing what you’re doing!
Awesome page!
Totally agree
Need to check out the album Powerslave imho their best. Aces high, two minutes to midnight, back in the village, rime of the ancient mariners. Every song is 💥
Banger, one of the best songs of Maiden
Steve Harris is a top 5 bassist IMO 🔥🔥🔥
Facts 💯
He has a hand in almost every song lyric as well
Definitely the first favorite bassist I had, he's fantastic!!
Even horses look up to him for his consistent galloping rhythm.
I just saw them on their current tour last year, and they kick just as much ass as they did back when I first saw them in the 80's. And they're all pushing 70 years old now, crazy! Inspirational for sure. Definitely ignore the haters, listen to what interests you.
Hallowed be thy name live hammersmith 1982. Your jaw will hit the floor.
He should definitely put some padding down under his jaw for that one. Don’t want any damage done to his jaw or his floor.
It's like a 3 course meal and Iron Maiden are Dessert.
hmmm yummy!😋🤘
What does the band do when they want a good meal, but nothing too fancy? They dial the number of the bistro.
@@0okamino now that's funny...
That’s how you end your first 3 video day!! Putting some respect on the OGs of Metal! Your old soul is what is so endearing to me and many others, speaking from an older generation. Great reaction wish it woulda made the playlist but loved watching as always!!❤❤
53 years old and grew up on Maiden and Priest. The fact that these guys are still out there killing it blows my mind! Judas Priest just released an album 55 years after their inception and its crazy!! Check out their new release Invincible Shield!! Rob is in his 70's still mashing it!!! Let's Go!!!!!!
That album is sooooo good! I just heard a couple songs over the weekend and think I’m gonna download the whole thing soon! Rob Halford and his classically trained voice are the gifts that keep on giving! 😂❤
The album is namnet Number of the beast and it came out in 1982. It was the singer Bruce Dickinsons first album with the band.
Shit, Judas Priest just came out with an UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING album, and a few of them, including the singer, are in their 70’s!!!
And back in the day, people used to make all kinds of wise cracks over how these bands will never be able to play once they get old. 🤣
For me Iron Maiden is so special because they have a drive that feels like a punk rock band. Also they are so bass-driven, which is just awesome, once you learn to take note.
They aren’t punk, they are heavily influenced by prog, psychedelic, hard rock, and there are some folk, blues, classical and punk +/- (punk influences appear more in their first 2 albums but not overwhelmingly)
Im Born 66...and grew Up with all These super Metal and Rockbands....thank god....Listen to them Till today ... And in the Future... Never Stop rocking...❤😂😊
Iron Maiden is a must listen. Doesn't matter if you're into harsh raw war black metal, brutal technical deathgrind or symphonic power metal, we all started listening to Iron Maiden. Such a great time reviving The number of the beast with you. Please keep the Iron Maiden uploads.
Up the irons! ⚔
Little fact about the scream at the start, the producer Martin Birch (RIP) had Bruce do vocal takes of the entire intro for hours and hours until he was so fuming he started throwing things around the studio. Eventually the greatest scream in metal came out of his pure frustration. Goes to show just how amazing of a producer he really was, despite Bruce disagreeing with him at the time im sure he'd agree it was worth it in the end. Keep up the uploads man you deserve every bit of attention you get, killing it brother 🤘
Anyone else agree Mollyboy would
love Alice Cooper?
Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies( 73) 🔥
I love Maiden, Sabbath, Priest etc and all those artists admire Alice!
Hanging and beheading himself on stage, Alice turned the rock show into theatre !!
Forgive my enthusiasm but often Alice gets overlooked on reaction channels and was huge in the 70's and has never stopped. Still putting out material and killing it live!!
There were so many stories of the grotesque shocking acts Alice would do on stage.
I genuinely enjoy Molly Boys reaction and honestly would love to see how he responds to Billion Dollar Babies !!
My very first album, with a fun kid story: I was 12. For the start of the school year, I asked my mother to buy me an Iron Maiden t-shirt, because I thought the image and the writing of the name were cool. Naturally, to show off, I told my mates I loved the band (even though I'd never actually listened to them). I organized a party at home, birthday party style, and a friend invited to make me happy bought me this album, which had just been released. That's how I discovered and immediately loved this band. It was my only record, or at least the first complete album of a band I had. In those days, when you had a record, you listened to it over and over again, not like today's new generation of music consumers. This time I could say it for real: I'd become a real Iron Maiden fan.
RIP Clive Burr
Love your kids. This was the first album I bought with pocket money at the age of 10. I'm now 51! This is the album that defined me ( and scared me a little as a kid :-). One of the best albums ever made.
Undeniably one of the greatest hard rock/heavy metal albums ever, from beginning to end!! It's on my short list of "desert island" albums. You can't go wrong with anything on it but "22 Acacia Avenue" has always been a standout for me. I love that it's basically a sequel to "Charlotte the Harlot"
Lead singer is one of the UK's most preminant WW2 historian, and a licenced pilot...Bruce is a cool dude
I think what you may be noticing on the cover art is this character? His name is Eddy and he’s their mascot. He’s on every album cover.
Woe to you, oh Earth & sea...
I'm an old metalhead and this Iron Maiden era video and footage from that tour was from one of the first concerts I ever went to when I was 14 years old! This is where I started my metal journey back in 1982.
Ignore the haters, I love your channel and you're doing justice to this music!
You HAVE to do Black Sabbath's "Symptom of the Universe"!!! They were a big inspiration for Metallica. It's like no Black Sabbath you'll ever hear! It's hard, fast, heavy and the drumming is awesome too. You could imagine Metallica covering it. And the last part of the song will blow your mind and Ozzy's vocals are the nail in the coffin to make it a perfect song!
Please, for my 56th birthday coming up in a month, do this song!!!
I have Maiden tickets this November at the Tacoma Dome in WA state and I'll be at the front wall receiving the full crush of the crowd. It'll be my first Maiden concert although I wish I saw them in the 80s. I also haven't had a haircut since 2022 so I'm stoked and ready.
I'm in Auburn... didn't know they were going to be here! Saw BTO many moons ago in the dome! Have a blast man! ✌️🤘
Oct Salt lake City
I was lucky enough to see them on this tour. They opened for The Scorpions. The album was only a few months old and many of us hadn’t heard it, or Bruce yet. They blew me and The Scorpions away! I became a life long fan at that moment. You really need to do a live version of one of their songs. To this day, the best live show around. They sound better live then on album imo.
This song was wrote after Steve Harris(bass player) watched The Omen 2 and had nightmares after that. 🤘🏼
Seems like a strange world where Maiden opens up for the Scorpions...
First two albums got me hooked into heavy metal in 1980 Iron Maiden Iron Maiden and Killers album before Bruce became their singer, RIP Clive you was the best drummer they had.
This is their mascot. He’s at all the concerts. Usually he’s got a name, but I can’t remember it. I’m 62 years old and iron maiden has rocked my brain so hard. It’s hard to remember anything.
MY LATE HUSBAND LOVED IRON MAIDEN AND HE WENT TO ALOT THEIR CONCERTS. HE WOULD GET HOME AND COULDN'T HEAR FOR A FEW DAYS LOL! I KNOW A FEW IRON MAIDEN SONGS HAD I.M. T -SHIRT FOR YEARS, THEIR ALBUM COVERS ARE AWESOME!! AWESOME REACTION MOLLYBOY!! 😊 🩷 🤘 ✌️ 🔥
I love Iron maiden fun fact the guy in the devil costume is their future drummer Nico Mcbrain
I saw these guys a few years ago. OMG was it awesome!! Def one of my favorite concerts. They were/are still killing it
Bruce Dickenson has an absolutely amazing voice, and to this day, he still kills it live. I saw Maiden live in the last couple years and they absolutely slayed.
You are doing fantastic Mollyboy!! The clansman live rock in rio 2001, Dance of death live!! Off Maidens new album The Parchment!! ❤️
The best part is Iron Maiden is known for using MASSIVE puppets at their live shows, especially of “The Beast” and their mascot Eddie. I had the pleasure of seeing them in 2018 or 2017 and the puppets are literally as big as the stage. Terrifying, thrilling, and incredible. Seeing them live is like nothing else on earth. No other live show can compare to the energy and effort.
Welcome to the world of classic british metal. I have seen Iron Maiden 17 times and their live show is awesome. Bruce has great vocals and is their pilot taking the band around the world on their tours. So many great songs. Enjoy!!!
I seen the Piece Of Mind tour in 1983 -1984 in Toronto 🇨🇦 I was 17-18yrs old front row center stage at Wonderland 's Kingwood Theater
Totally crazy night, so glad I was able to witness in their prime!!!!!
I had the pleasure of seeing Iron Maiden in concert in 1988 at the Castle Donnington Monsters of Rock festival. Before that I wasn't a fan of Iron Maiden but that changed that day, amazing live band.
I've been a fan of iron maiden since I was a kid in the 80s, it's so good and refreshing to hear your raw, unbiased, truthful reactions to these heavy metal songs, keep expanding on it👍🏽
This is your journey. You don't need to explain the path youre taking to anyone. A lot of us are just glad you invited us for the ride. Watching you hear it for the first time reminds us of our first time.
Yes that is the name of the album Number of the Beast.
I'm an America. I was 18 years old in Nuremberg and saw this tour it was an amazing show. And they can reproduce that sound live.
They were huge in Europe at the time. Still have the stolen banner hanging on my walls this day.
Thank you so much for these three awesome bands today!!! I feel like my day is complete now!! I have been suggesting your channel to all my metal friends. This channel fucking rocks!! All of your reactions are mind blowing and on point!! 💯🤘🏼\m/ 🤘🏼
its homage for H.P.Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulhu"
but remember about Fear Factory - Self Bias Resistor
They been doing this since 1979, and even before. In 1994 I had just about all their CD’s and they had put out over a dozen by then. These guys have taken me through all of my ups and downs through my adult life.
You’re just starting your journey, where some of us have 30, 40, almost 50 years of memories. And the best thing is we can all agree these guys transcend time and are just as relevant now as they were back then. And 50 years from now you’ll be us commenting on the future listeners..
It helps when your new singer not only has a golden voice, but top of the class scores in English, History and Economics. Songs were very much based on existing literature, and history. Heard through the music of metal.
I was 14 years old and my friend snagged this record from his older brother . I was hooked immediately and have been a life long Maiden fan . I'm glad you are enjoying this 🤘🤘
Try to see them live , they are still one of the best bands around .
Started listening to Maiden 35 years ago and still love their music and concerts !!
Hell yes they are still playing. Saw them in 22 and they still sounded great. They were all in their 60's
The albums 40 years old and I’ve still got the original vinyl.
They’re still touring world wide and releasing new stuff
Man if you get a chance to see them live GO!!! I'm not joking their audience age range is 10 to100 flat out one hell of a show.
Hi there Molly Boy...This 1 is a MUST in classic metal.. First album with Bruce ...... STILL get the goosebumps after all theese years!!! 😊😅😂
One thing about Iron Maiden I’ve noticed is the big songs “everyone” knows of theirs are good but the songs that you’ll discover once you deep dive into their discography are epic! 🔥🤘Up the Irons!
My first concert was Iron Maiden in Denver in 1987 during their prime. There were three tornadoes that passed within a few miles of the old McNichol's Arena. It was a magical day during a magical time. Thanks for the money!
A signature metal classic. My stepdad introduced me to Iron Maiden with this song at the age of 13. Classic...
This is the title track from the album Number of the Beast. Its the first album at around 1982 with Bruce Dickinson. Every Iron Maiden album has a theme and a particular sound. Albums arent too different from each other but if you listen closely you can tell.
The Iron Maiden rhythm section back then, Dave Murray, Adrian smith and Steve Harris were absolutely top of their game, this was the first album they had Bruce Dickinson and he was a game changer, this was mind blowing 40 years ago. I've been a fan ever since.
You are correct! Maiden was the beginning of no big radio hits but a huge following that sells out stadiums!
Eddie has been a part of Iron Maiden since the beginning of. The musical talent in this band is just not seen anymore, I wish i could just stay in the 80’s when the music was at its best I believe. And don’t let the haters ever get you down bro. You’re doing a good thing here and you are highly entertaining, and I can respect that! 🤘🤘🤘
Absolute banger, here! 🤘
My first concert was Maiden when I was 12, in 1983. My daughter’s first concert was Maiden, she was 10-11. One of my favorite metal bands! Have you seen Dan Vasc’s cover of this? He does a great job. In fact, when he first dropped it he got a YT copyright strike and had to prove he didn’t use their original tracks. He thankfully got it fixed and it’s available to view.
Front man Bruce Dickinson lead singer, champion fencer and also a commercial airline pilot. Bass Player Steve Harris inspired me to start playing bass and join a metal band when i was younger. Up the Irons!! 🤘🤘🤘
Iron Maiden have 2 songs that are masterpieces of story put to music, they are "Rime of The Ancient Mariner" and "Alexander The Great", Mollyboy have the lyrics to understand those 2 stories, They are Truly Epic 👌👍
Great songs, but can I add Empire of the Clouds to make a trio?
i saw iron maidens UK tour this year cant wait!!!
I'm so thankful for my musical past, I wouldn't trade it for anyone else. The concerts and mom's record collection, dad being a bass player, Los Angeles rock radio (KMET and KLOS). I remember my friend picking me up for H.S. and hearing this track for the first time - I was a fan after that. Judas Priest will always go hand in hand with Iron Maiden for me because they were on opposite sides of the 180min cassette! Another custom was The Scorpions Blackout album on one side and Triumph Allied Forces on the other. I wore those Maxell tapes OUT!
They were the start of what was called the new wave of heavy metal along with a few other groups I’m so glad I grew up listening to this
i love how how Bruce starts that scream right after you say he’s got a great voice 😎
You are the best newcomer to youtube honestly, keep it going mate 🤝 and whatever you react to there will always be new people that wanted to see just that one video and stick around for longer because you have got a personality, not just staring at the video for 5 minutes and call it a day. Much love 🫶
Don't worry about critics. You are doing great. Interesting commentary and fun discovery on your part. Keep up the great work.
Remember this was the pre-digital era, the album artwork was done by hand.
Have a great day.
1983 live performance of Hallowed be thy name, especially Bruce’s vocal performance, from the same album, number of the beast, is amazing
Derek Riggs is the artist behind all Iron Maiden album covers, and they all feature the monster/creature Eddie, who also typically appears on stage with the band. It's a whole thing.
Yes, that's the album cover. Now the larger guy on the cover and on the stage at the end is Eddie Maiden. They're mascot if you will, so on the wasted years video it goes a bit chroniclogically in his incarnations. They would also have giant versions of him as part of the stage depending on what tour it was.
Bruce's voice is one in a million, legendary vocals.
You're going to flip your shit when you hear this one boy!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
Bands like Maiden, Priest, Metallica, Ozzy, Sabath, etc, were all real musicians with amazing talent. They weren’t driven by todays ‘monetisation’ or streams or clicks. They were doing their own thing and just rocking out with everything they had. Live life, explore, enjoy the journey, appreciate the talent and ignore the negative people. You’ll never walk alone. Up the Irons!
First album I ever bought,still got all my maiden vinyl 30 yrs later,love all your metal reactions
First album I bought that started my journey in Metal. 1981 I was 13.
Blew my mind then. Still blows my mind now. Special Album for me.
Keep on with the good work you’re doing. 🤘🤘👍
Mate, do want you enjoy and ignore the haters. I'm 50 this week and was listening to all this sort of stuff from the early 80's onwards an your videos have reminded me of all the good music I'd forgotten about, keep up the good work!
That scream at the beginning gave Bruce the nickname "air raid siren"., Iconic.
Also got to love how they are trolling with the video making it funny instead of scary.
I am sad for everyone that didn't get to see Maiden in the 80's. They're still AWESOME but those live screams out of Bruce were spine tingling! They put it all out there, always have. They are as good live as the studio versions, if you get a chance they are a must see!
My friend bought this album when it came out in 1982 and we saw them LIVE that summer!!! Been a fan forever..........
The figure on the album is their Mascot Eddie and he appears on all their covers in some form, and makes appearances in their concerts. Best live band ever.
All their album covers have amazing drawings of different versions of EDDIE, their mascot..
First time I heard Iron Maiden, was the song called: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. THEN.., 22 Acacia Avenue. 3rd was the song called, Number of the Beast. In the 80s.
Lead singer Bruce dickenson just released a solo album called the mandrake project
Maiden are still going strong just seen them live in 2022 at download absolutely amazing live
This track is from the album of the same name from 1982, the video contains imagery of the Crimson Ghost which was famously taken on by the Misfits as their logo, and the video also contains footage from an old 1950's sci-fi b-movie of the "rat bat spider" creature which was also used on the cover of the Misfits album "Walk Among Us", coincidentally also released in 1982. NOTB is a stone cold classic - album and song