I’ve said it once, but I can’t claim credit for this saying: Not only does Iron Maiden give awesome shows, but they leave you with a couple history lessons without having to go to school
Their songwritings, melodies, transitions, emotions, beauty, energy, power, epicness, dynamics, drama, and vigor are there and well-balanced at the same time, at least mostly!
Best live version ever! Crowd of Rio de Janeiro always in the vanguard showing for the rest of the world how to do an incredible show. My Mom saw them at the first Rock in Rio, 1985, which 350,000 people attended and she loved it so much. I can't wait to take her to see them again this year in November. Also, the moment you realize they are still performing like this into their 60s, which I am sure they will be rocking until the day that they aren't here anymore, shows you how amazing these guys are and are a true definition of what a legendary band should be.
Yep, Brazilian and Argentinian fans are passionate metal fans for sure. Megadeth "That one night in Buenos Ares is another example of a crazy good South American crowd.
Bruce Dickinson is one of the best vocal storytellers of all time. You can't miss with Iron Maiden live. This has become my favorite reaction that you've done.
The drummer, Nicko is one of the most respected and liked drummers in metal. Always happy, hilarious and bubbly and a totally nice, down to earth bloke as well as a legendary drummer. He's the hero of Nightwish drummer Kai Hato which is quite the fandom.
@@EricManktelow I just can't believe the energy of all the great drummers. Having to sweat and keep perfect time for 4 hours during a live show takes so much physical strength I just have absolute respect. 💯 %
'The Clansman' from the same Rock in Rio 2001 concert is a masterpiece, and Bruce's Cossack dance half way through the song, at that age, just has to be seen!
For bands with this kind of following , doing a show in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro in particular, is a monumental experience. Brazilians are passionate people, whether it be soccer, concerts, or “Carnaval”.
1982 was a fantastic year for Maiden but, honestly, 2000-2011 were some of Maiden's best live performances. Phantom of the Opera from Ullevi in 2005, Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner from Flight 666 in 2008, The Talisman from En Vivo in 2011, etc just some astounding live performances.
@@seelenwinter6662when it comes to live performances... Metallica.... they might be more or less even, but honestly, personaly I do like metallica better
@@franciscoguimaraes534 personal opinion, I will go with Metallica, since they are another band thats unrivaled when it comes to live performances.... Queen would be the best I guess tho
Steve Harris (bass) wrote 'Fear of the dark' in 1992 from the album of the same name - their 9th studio album... Harris is one of the band's main composers and lyricist... and the tempo changes in his songs are a key feature of Iron Maiden tracks. One of the biggest inspirations for Steve Harris was the British progressive rock band Yes, which had a reputation of making epic tracks w/ intricate arrangements and time changes in the 70's (Check out their classic songs - 'Roundabout' ... "I've seen all the good people"... by Yes) Harris said he was intimidated by (late) bassist Chris Squire of Yes, who was a stellar musician, and thought he could never be that good at playing bass... Another inspiration was bassist Pete Way of the British rock band U.F.O. - Harris' style of playing bass was very similar to that of Pete Way. There r Maiden songs that Steve Harris wrote that stay in one tempo ('Wrathchild' ... 'The Trooper' ... 'Aces high'...) but those r usually written by other members of the band... For example, Adrian Smith (guitar) wrote the music to songs like 'Wasted years' ... 'The evil that men do'... 'Flight of Icarus'... etc. Guitarist Dave Murray contributed the music to tracks like 'Deja-vu'... 'Twilight zone'... Iron Maiden's more recent records have had more progressive and epic songwriting that challenged the band's musical abilities... and this was coming from the band's songwriters... Iron Maiden has still delivered amazing newer songs, like - 'The writing on the wall'... 'The red and the black' ... 'Dance of death'. IRON MAIDEN TOUR: The band will tour the US from Oct. 4 in San Diego, California... and ends on Nov. 17 in San Antonio, Texas... w/ concerts on the East and West Coasts... the Midwest and the South. The tour is called "Days of the future past Tour"... which is promoting their latest album 'Senjutsu'... and revisiting their 1986 album 'Somewhere in Time'.
Iron Maiden is the greatest metal band of all time! And one of the greatest live bands also! They’ve built up a fan based on nothing but their albums and live shows. Never got any radio play! So it was all word of mouth from fan to fan! Incredible band. I would love to see a reaction to a Live version of Rime of the Ancient Mariner! As Bruce once said “Rime was the closest thing we’ve ever done to an opera!”
Hello, I've just stumbled across your channel and enjoyed your reaction. I'd like to say 3 things: 1. I grew up on 80's metal and yet never listened to Iron Maiden until a few years ago, and I've been very impressed with some of their music. 2. You mentioned the gym, and I almost always listen to Fear of the Dark while doing the treadmill. It really gets me pumped up. 3. You are exquisitely beautiful.
Glad you came back to Iron Maiden Stacey. In the first clip you saw a different drummer, hos name was Clive Burr who died in 2013 due to ALS. He was forced to leave the band in 1982. Stay on the Maiden train, there are many songs to explore. Next I would suggest “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” it is based on a poem by by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
I have to admit, this was never a band I listened to regularly, but I have always respected how influential they are on music. SO many bands, from the 1980's on, wanted to BE Iron Maiden. They set a very high standard for them to strive for.
Your so correct. I used to hang out and drink with these guys back in the late 70s and early 80s in our local pub The Ruskin Arms. I must have seen them play there at least 30 times before they made the big time. I even played football with Stevie Harris for a local amateur team (Melbourne FC ⚽️ )and trust me he was as good at that as he is on the bass!!!! The best thing about Iron Maiden is that they were and STILL are the most humble guy's you could meet. Stevie still keeps in touch. Up the Irons ⚒️⚒️
Saw these guys playing in the afternoon on a much smaller stage at a Danish festival and thought by myself: "Hey, these old guys really still rock the stage!" Did not expect them to be still that good at their age. Made me have ALL respect as a musician for what they did. Now, ehm, 30 YEARS later, they still f'ing rock the stage just as good!!! Holy Shit! Crazy, right? 🙂 Yeah, they are really worth watching live. Highly recommended. Best regards. Stacey. Like your reactions.
I've seen Maiden a lot over the years, and you would think that people would be primarily singing along in the main crowd. It doesn't matter where you are. Merch table, concessions, even the bathroom. Everyone who knows it is singing along. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.
WELCOME TO THIS IRON MAIDEN JOURNEY ....I GREW UP LISTENING TO THIS AMAZING BAND ...TROOPER WAS THE VERY FIRST SONG I LEARNED ON THE GUITAR WHEN I WAS 16 ...
One of my favorite reactors on YT, reacting to one of the greatest songs ever made. Love it. Impossible to watch this performance without getting goosebumps.
UP THE IRONS!!!! Some of my best concert memories are from Maiden concerts. You picked a great live version of Fear of the Dark. Those South American fans are amazing.
You will not regret if you go see them in concert, when I go and see them, I always sit in the middle and about halfway up just to watch the crowd. It’s amazing.
This is probably their most iconic live performance. People go crazy for this song and it’s clear why. This lineup is still the current lineup (even though this was filmed over 20 years ago now). Really looking forward to witnessing your maiden journey, you have so much to discover!
I think that for a older man (became 66 years old on august 7 / 2024) and the fact that he has gone through cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, then he sounds great, don't you agree? Bruce Dickinson is an ICON and so is the rest of the band members of Iron Maiden, he has great breath control and voice control. One thing that makes his voice even better, that is if you realize that he had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes. A lump “the size of a golf ball” was found on the back of his tongue and still he can sing like that, wow right? Dickinson had the tumor removed in 2015. Since then, he’s noticed a world of difference. “When it went away, I guess there's a lot more space for the sound come out!,” the front man proclaimed. “Not to put too fine a point on it, but there's no more obstruction in the way, you know? So yeah, with the high notes I was like, ‘Wow! Whoosh!’ There's a lot more horsepower in some of the high notes, which is interesting.” Not to bad by a older guy, you might want to read about his tongue and lymph nodes cancer, right, so here is the link to it: faroutmagazine.co.uk/bruce-dickinson-iron-maiden-cancer-battle-im-lucky/ . Knowing that he is over 60 years here and the he already had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, that makes his voice even more amazing, right? Bruce is also a licesend Pilot and a really good Fencer !
People keep forgetting that Bruce Bruce is classically trained in music! I've been a Maiden fan since 1983 and i'm happy to see new Maiden fans appreciating Iron Maiden. Up the Irons!
I'm going to assume you meant FOR yourself because NO Maiden fan at a gig is EVER by themselves. We are brothers and sisters and we will never surrender!!
I've seen Iron Maiden multiple times in concert. And it's not like anything i've ever seen before. You MUST go see them live if you can! You'll never forget that experience. Thanks for another great reaction to my favorite band. 😊
So glad you are enjoying your journey through the catalog of Iron Maiden. And bravo for all the live performances. That’s the best way to experience Iron Maiden.
Listening to "Seventh son of a seventh son" by Iron Maiden and reading heroic fantasy, the music of this album takes you far beyond the novel you are reading. 😉
Their songwritings, melodies and the transitions are so intriguing, influential, beautiful, emotional, energetic, powerful, dynamic, epic, well-balanced, very unique, rare, and very interesting at the same time, they have it all, at least mostly +/-
You hit all of the nails on the head. First, Brazilian crowds can’t be beat. Secondly, the constant timing and melodic changes of iron maiden makes them continuously interesting. Saw them the first time in 1982 and most recently in 2022. Oh, they are a different breed. It is so nice to see someone of your age group, appreciating something that this old guy appreciates 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
"Hallowed Be Thy Name" came off of their 1982 album, "The Number to the Beast." "Fear of the Dark" came off their 1992 album of the same name. And it was Bruce Dickinson's last album with the band, until he rejoined in 1999/2000 to record their 2000 album "Brave New World." The headband wearing guitarist, Adrian Smith, who left after the 1988 album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" also rejoined the band with Bruce giving the band three guitarists because Janick Gers, the shaggy haired guitarist. The band's line-up has been consistent ever since 2000. So this line-up which is considered the classic line-up has been together longer in the last 25 years than any stretch of the original 80s. Janick, who was brought in as replacement for Adrian has actually been with the band the longest as he joined way back in 1989/90 to record 1990's "No Prayer for the Dying."
Absolutely amazing song, saw Iron Maiden live in Dortmund in 2003 (I'm from Germany myself). The song gave me goosebumps all the way through - simply incredible live. This energy, when the whole crowd joins in and you are a part of it... indescribable.
I was at that concert. It was one of the best days of my life. What was said at the time was that there were 250,000 people in the audience. Nice reaction. My suggestions for future reactions to the Maiden performances: - Children of the Damned - Live Hammersmith - Dance of Death - En Vivo - Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Flight 666 - Infinite Dreams - Maiden England
I’ve had the great pleasure of seeing them live quite a few times starting with the Powerslave tour in late ‘84 to the most recent Book of Souls tour in ‘22. Each concert is quite a grandiose experience. Not only is their music phenomenal, but they give you their all every single night. Up the irons! 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🎼🎼🎼🎸🎸🎸
Nice to see how you like this video. It is a good idea to watch the band live. They always play older and newer songs at a concert. So you will get more impressions of their variability. If you wonder how Bruce is doing nowadays, at the age of 65, you should watch one of his newest solo videos called „Rain on the Graves“ on his RUclips channel. You‘ll like it. Greetings from Germany.
One of the greatest & longest standing bands of old school British Metal. It’s great to see younger generations being introduced to bands like this & appreciating their music as we do. I purchased my first maiden album in 1987 & have been a huge fan since. UP THE IRONS!! 🤘🏻
Being in the audience is truly something special at a Maiden concert, the feeling being there is beyond magical. The musicianship of Iron Maiden is very high level. They really know what they are doing and in regards of musical theory there are some very intelligent things happening in a lot of their music. Instrumentally the songs always follow the storytelling which is hard to do if you don't really understand how to work certain elements, notes and scales etc in and out of each other.
As an Old School, 54 year old Metal head, Who has listened to Metal since it's Invention, I really enjoy your enthusiastic reviews and Openess to New Music, Please keep it up!😊❤
It would be the best show you'll ever see. You have to experience it. It's life changing. I took my kids as their fist concert and it still remains their favorite. I have seen them many time and will never miss a show. Up The Irons!!!!
(Just another) GREAT BRITISH BAND. (My first IRON MAIDEN concert was in 86) I'm still a big fan. - I did also like Paul Andrews "Paul Di'Anno" from the first album "IRON MAIDEN" 1980 💪👊🤘
You could pull up a video from any live show they've ever done anywhere in the world, and the crowd is always like this. This band gives them everything they've got every time, and the crowd return the favor every time. METAL IS FAMILY!!
Yes! You nailed it when you said the drummer (Nicko) was spearheading the transitions and time/tempo changes. He is a master! The changes they make throughout their songs may sound nearly flawless, but they are ridiculously hard to pull off live! Great reaction and great observation.
You get it. It's so great to another individual recognizing what makes them so unique and so special. The fans are the same all over the world. Welcome to the family. . . UP THE IRONS!!!
It is wonderful to see someone see and appreciate Iron Maiden for the first time. The smile on your face tells it all. They haven’t lost a step since I saw them in 1985. Even if you don’t do a reaction video I think you will really enjoy Number of the Beast, 2 Minutes to Midnight, The Trooper and Run to the Hills. Enjoy!
Iron Maiden! Hell yeah!! They're one of the very best Heavy Metal bands of all time and the amout of influence they provided to so many artists and bands, it's actually insane! I don't really know any band with such powerful, relevant, notorious and impressive bass and how it is so distinctive in every single of their songs. Bruce is a true legend and icon as a vocalist and composer, not to mention how the remaining members are some of the very best ever!!! I grew up listening to Iron Maiden almost every day for years! My parents absolutely love them so it was almost a ritual haha Looking forward to more Iron Maiden songs, specially The Tropper which is my favorite one! P.S.: The transitions on this song were properly matched by your facial expressions, they were surely in sync hehehe
RIO 2001 love this concert. Wish I could have been there, I saw them the first time in 1983 when they were playing small theatres or cinemas, awsome maiden have come a long way this all those years ago maiden rule. 🤘🤘🤘👌👍👏👏👏
Iv watched this reaction numerous times now and after only your second time seeing hearing them the genuine love and enjoyment on your face warmd my heart
Listening to Iron Maiden since they first showed up, I have always thought, on stage, when performing, they have NO EGOS! Each and every member works together so seamlessly and I might add, perfectly!
Thank you for your appreciation of my favourite band ever that I have been listening to since the early 80´s … yes I really am that old but I love to see younger people love the music I have been listening to for decades
So glad you found Rockin' Rio to react. I found this concert on MTV Live or VH1 back in the day. I'd heard Iron Maiden but never seen a concert video. Holy Smokes, this is one great show. Bruce flyin' and jumpin' around the stage, the guy is amazing - the whole band is amazing. Any band around for 40+ years ya have to respect and these guy's have earned everything they have.
Iron Miaiden got my attention when I first heard one of their songs... this one... It's been 25 years since then, and I'm still listening to them... Maidens are one, unique, the best, unrepeatable, they will live forever.
So nice to see how much you enjoy this best live band there is in my opinion Stacey.. There is lots and lots more so i wait for youre opinion on more Maiden songs. Maiden is my favorite. Up the Irons 🤘
Hi Stacy, I'm loving how you're loving these performances. You have to listen or react the song Rime of the Ancient Mariner live, specifically from Long Beach '85. It's quite an experience. Enjoy
What a joy to watch you react to this! I'm so excited that you have discovered this band. There is truly no other band like them that can deliver like they can for as long as they have. I can't wait for your next song! You have sooooo many to choose from. Dance of Death from En Vivo is an absolute classic live performance. It will blow you away!
This was the first Iron Maiden concert I went to. Nineteen years old, 730 miles on a bus, the money was only enough to buy two beers and something to eat on the way back. Absolutely no regrets. The Clansman from the same concert is a masterpiece and I'm so grateful I was able to be there that day.
Maiden's catalog is so vast that there's something for everyone. Your 2 reactions are 2 amazing songs but I wouldn't even put them in my Top 15, that's how good they are. You can't really miss with any of their performances.
STACEY... YOUR HOOKED 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Loving your reactions to Maiden Seen them last year.. And DAMN they don't ever slow down !!! Can I recommend DANCE OF DEATH (EN VIVO) Purely for the theatric STORY TELLING 😉
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner is an Iron Maiden song you absolutely need to check out.
That is must to watch show. Epic performance and storytelling. ( Flight666 DVD).
@@truthseeker4U2 Flight 666 or Live After Death versions are both great.
Brilliant song, awesome live too.
Yes , Flight 666 , awesome.
I actually got an 'A' in english lit b/c I brought the song into class whilst we were in a poetry block
Iron Maiden is one of the best Live Bands ever🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👌
Iron Maiden is THE best live band.
@@channelwithaweirdname you have Right👍👍👍👍👌💪🤘
Maiden 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@channelwithaweirdname Have been for over 40 years, and going strong!! UP THE IRONS FOREVER!!
The best.
They are on my top 5. Rammstein is nr 1
Iron Maiden are storytellers. Their songs aren't just platitudes, their songs are always a tale. That's what separates them from many other bands.
I’ve said it once, but I can’t claim credit for this saying: Not only does Iron Maiden give awesome shows, but they leave you with a couple history lessons without having to go to school
Their songwritings, melodies, transitions, emotions, beauty, energy, power, epicness, dynamics, drama, and vigor are there and well-balanced at the same time, at least mostly!
wtf is a platitude? :PPP
@@AgenteusaRR platitude means any remarks or statements that have been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
NOBODY is as loyal as an Iron Maiden fan...UP THE IRONS!!! 🤟
True dat! 🤟
Up the Irons 🔥🔥
Argentinian Nightwish fans may disagree but I am from The netherlands. Oh wait and than theire are The Swifties LOL
I must say too Floor jansen obviousily likes Iron Maiden too because she covered with After Forever "The Evil That Men Do"
Rush fans may disagree. But then most are also Maiden fans
Best live version ever! Crowd of Rio de Janeiro always in the vanguard showing for the rest of the world how to do an incredible show. My Mom saw them at the first Rock in Rio, 1985, which 350,000 people attended and she loved it so much. I can't wait to take her to see them again this year in November.
Also, the moment you realize they are still performing like this into their 60s, which I am sure they will be rocking until the day that they aren't here anymore, shows you how amazing these guys are and are a true definition of what a legendary band should be.
Always preferred Flight 666 myself.
I grew up listening the Donington (92?) so it has a soft spot for me, but the Rock in Rio is a close second
Yep, Brazilian and Argentinian fans are passionate metal fans for sure. Megadeth "That one night in Buenos Ares is another example of a crazy good South American crowd.
I was also there in 1985... (51 now)
Brasil porra vamo, a gente sabe como fazer um show ser um show
I've been following Iron maiden since they first started and haven't lost one ounce of enthusiasm for them.
Bruce Dickinson is one of the best vocal storytellers of all time. You can't miss with Iron Maiden live. This has become my favorite reaction that you've done.
...left alone his vocal range. Hasn´t missed a halfstep in the last 20+ years it seems
@@gregorZielhardt Even without voice (ad Donnington, if I'm right) lol
After having throat cancer he's still an air-raid siren.
Great reaction, Stacey. Now I think your next Iron Maiden reaction should be the song "Dance of Death".
The drummer, Nicko is one of the most respected and liked drummers in metal.
Always happy, hilarious and bubbly and a totally nice, down to earth bloke as well as a legendary drummer.
He's the hero of Nightwish drummer Kai Hato which is quite the fandom.
@@EricManktelow I just can't believe the energy of all the great drummers. Having to sweat and keep perfect time for 4 hours during a live show takes so much physical strength I just have absolute respect. 💯 %
And funny :)
'The Clansman' from the same Rock in Rio 2001 concert is a masterpiece, and Bruce's Cossack dance half way through the song, at that age, just has to be seen!
For bands with this kind of following , doing a show in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro in particular, is a monumental experience. Brazilians are passionate people, whether it be soccer, concerts, or “Carnaval”.
1982 was a fantastic year for Maiden but, honestly, 2000-2011 were some of Maiden's best live performances. Phantom of the Opera from Ullevi in 2005, Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner from Flight 666 in 2008, The Talisman from En Vivo in 2011, etc just some astounding live performances.
Few bands is better than Iron Maiden when you listen to them live..... it´s an incredible experiance that I am happy to have been able to be apart of
tell me one...? maximum new model army... or dio, rainbow, sabbath as one other band...
Better than Maiden? Who?
@@franciscoguimaraes534 Only QUEEN...
@@seelenwinter6662when it comes to live performances... Metallica.... they might be more or less even, but honestly, personaly I do like metallica better
@@franciscoguimaraes534 personal opinion, I will go with Metallica, since they are another band thats unrivaled when it comes to live performances.... Queen would be the best I guess tho
Steve Harris (bass) wrote 'Fear of the dark' in 1992 from the album of the same name - their 9th studio album... Harris is one of the band's main composers and lyricist... and the tempo changes in his songs are a key feature of Iron Maiden tracks.
One of the biggest inspirations for Steve Harris was the British progressive rock band Yes, which had a reputation of making epic tracks w/ intricate arrangements and time changes in the 70's (Check out their classic songs - 'Roundabout' ... "I've seen all the good people"... by Yes)
Harris said he was intimidated by (late) bassist Chris Squire of Yes, who was a stellar musician, and thought he could never be that good at playing bass... Another inspiration was bassist Pete Way of the British rock band U.F.O. - Harris' style of playing bass was very similar to that of Pete Way.
There r Maiden songs that Steve Harris wrote that stay in one tempo ('Wrathchild' ... 'The Trooper' ... 'Aces high'...) but those r usually written by other members of the band... For example, Adrian Smith (guitar) wrote the music to songs like 'Wasted years' ... 'The evil that men do'... 'Flight of Icarus'... etc. Guitarist Dave Murray contributed the music to tracks like 'Deja-vu'... 'Twilight zone'...
Iron Maiden's more recent records have had more progressive and epic songwriting that challenged the band's musical abilities... and this was coming from the band's songwriters... Iron Maiden has still delivered amazing newer songs, like - 'The writing on the wall'... 'The red and the black' ... 'Dance of death'.
IRON MAIDEN TOUR:
The band will tour the US from Oct. 4 in San Diego, California... and ends on Nov. 17 in San Antonio, Texas... w/ concerts on the East and West Coasts... the Midwest and the South. The tour is called "Days of the future past Tour"... which is promoting their latest album 'Senjutsu'... and revisiting their 1986 album 'Somewhere in Time'.
The Clansman, from the same concert, is even more intense! Ultra atmospheric! A must see!
Iron Maiden is the greatest metal band of all time! And one of the greatest live bands also! They’ve built up a fan based on nothing but their albums and live shows. Never got any radio play! So it was all word of mouth from fan to fan! Incredible band.
I would love to see a reaction to a Live version of Rime of the Ancient Mariner! As Bruce once said “Rime was the closest thing we’ve ever done to an opera!”
One of the greatest. I don't mind putting Metallica there too, with Skorpions for nostalgic reasons lol
Hello, I've just stumbled across your channel and enjoyed your reaction.
I'd like to say 3 things:
1. I grew up on 80's metal and yet never listened to Iron Maiden until a few years ago, and I've been very impressed with some of their music.
2. You mentioned the gym, and I almost always listen to Fear of the Dark while doing the treadmill. It really gets me pumped up.
3. You are exquisitely beautiful.
Maiden live never disappoints!Seen them 8 times,always awesome!UP THE IRONS!!!🤘
Iron Maiden are a force in themselves! They are rock gods, love them so much🎶🎶🥁🥁❤️ Love the reaction Stacey 🙂😎❤️
This performance was at Rock in Rio (2001), this show was so epic that they even made an entire album and a VHS of this show.
UP THE IRONS!!!🤘😎🤘
Glad you came back to Iron Maiden Stacey. In the first clip you saw a different drummer, hos name was Clive Burr who died in 2013 due to ALS. He was forced to leave the band in 1982. Stay on the Maiden train, there are many songs to explore. Next I would suggest “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” it is based on a poem by by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Yes, absolutely! My recommendation is the Flight 666 version!
I have to admit, this was never a band I listened to regularly, but I have always respected how influential they are on music. SO many bands, from the 1980's on, wanted to BE Iron Maiden. They set a very high standard for them to strive for.
I feel the same way about Van Halen.
Obviously they were a phenomenal band but after the first two albums I lost interest real quick.
Your so correct. I used to hang out and drink with these guys back in the late 70s and early 80s in our local pub The Ruskin Arms. I must have seen them play there at least 30 times before they made the big time. I even played football with Stevie Harris for a local amateur team (Melbourne FC ⚽️ )and trust me he was as good at that as he is on the bass!!!! The best thing about Iron Maiden is that they were and STILL are the most humble guy's you could meet. Stevie still keeps in touch. Up the Irons ⚒️⚒️
How bout that! Cool. I've always had the notion there just a bunch of down to earth cool guys!
Saw these guys playing in the afternoon on a much smaller stage at a Danish festival and thought by myself:
"Hey, these old guys really still rock the stage!"
Did not expect them to be still that good at their age.
Made me have ALL respect as a musician for what they did.
Now, ehm, 30 YEARS later, they still f'ing rock the stage just as good!!!
Holy Shit! Crazy, right?
🙂
Yeah, they are really worth watching live. Highly recommended.
Best regards. Stacey. Like your reactions.
I've seen Maiden a lot over the years, and you would think that people would be primarily singing along in the main crowd. It doesn't matter where you are. Merch table, concessions, even the bathroom.
Everyone who knows it is singing along. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.
Maiden are one of the only bands of any genre that are better live than on an album AND get better as they get older.
WELCOME TO THIS IRON MAIDEN JOURNEY ....I GREW UP LISTENING TO THIS AMAZING BAND ...TROOPER WAS THE VERY FIRST SONG I LEARNED ON THE GUITAR WHEN I WAS 16 ...
One of my favorite reactors on YT, reacting to one of the greatest songs ever made. Love it. Impossible to watch this performance without getting goosebumps.
UP THE IRONS!!!! Some of my best concert memories are from Maiden concerts. You picked a great live version of Fear of the Dark. Those South American fans are amazing.
Welcome to the gang Stacey, you didn't need to tell us what your thoughts were, it was written allover your face throughout, you loved it 🤘❤🏴
You will not regret if you go see them in concert, when I go and see them, I always sit in the middle and about halfway up just to watch the crowd. It’s amazing.
The metal community in any concert we are brothers.
Iron Maiden concerts, we are Blood Brothers.
🤟🏼Up the irons 🤟🏼
Maiden fans are one of the most inclusive and chill communities in metal.
This is probably their most iconic live performance. People go crazy for this song and it’s clear why. This lineup is still the current lineup (even though this was filmed over 20 years ago now).
Really looking forward to witnessing your maiden journey, you have so much to discover!
I just saw them a year ago and they still nailed it.
@@RZK1966 same, saw them in June last year! Phenomenal performance.
You just have to see them live. This is much more than a concert. This is an almost religion experience Stacey ❤
I think that for a older man (became 66 years old on august 7 / 2024) and the fact that he has gone through cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, then he sounds great, don't you agree?
Bruce Dickinson is an ICON and so is the rest of the band members of Iron Maiden, he has great breath control and voice control.
One thing that makes his voice even better, that is if you realize that he had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes. A lump “the size of a golf ball” was found on the back of his tongue and still he can sing like that, wow right?
Dickinson had the tumor removed in 2015. Since then, he’s noticed a world of difference.
“When it went away, I guess there's a lot more space for the sound come out!,” the front man proclaimed. “Not to put too fine a point on it, but there's no more obstruction in the way, you know? So yeah, with the high notes I was like, ‘Wow! Whoosh!’ There's a lot more horsepower in some of the high notes, which is interesting.”
Not to bad by a older guy, you might want to read about his tongue and lymph nodes cancer, right, so here is the link to it:
faroutmagazine.co.uk/bruce-dickinson-iron-maiden-cancer-battle-im-lucky/
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Knowing that he is over 60 years here and the he already had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, that makes his voice even more amazing, right?
Bruce is also a licesend Pilot and a really good Fencer !
People keep forgetting that Bruce Bruce is classically trained in music! I've been a Maiden fan since 1983 and i'm happy to see new Maiden fans appreciating Iron Maiden. Up the Irons!
Great reaction Stacey. I have seen Iron Maiden live 3 times. They are always spot on. I can recommend to see them by yourself.
I'm going to assume you meant FOR yourself because NO Maiden fan at a gig is EVER by themselves. We are brothers and sisters and we will never surrender!!
Iron forever forever Iron. Great reaction. 💯💥🤘❤️🇮🇹
How can anyone not instantly reach for the volume knob to crank it up!!!!
UP THE IRONS!!!!!
I love Sundays, Cause no one is home, and YES Maiden gets turned up to 11!!
UP THE IRONS!!
I've seen Iron Maiden multiple times in concert. And it's not like anything i've ever seen before. You MUST go see them live if you can! You'll never forget that experience. Thanks for another great reaction to my favorite band. 😊
"Infinite Dreams" live in 1988. This was Maiden's creative peak and they sounded incredible
So glad you are enjoying your journey through the catalog of Iron Maiden. And bravo for all the live performances. That’s the best way to experience Iron Maiden.
Lovely reaction. Waysted Years and The Trooper maybe will be your next Maiden songs?
UP THE IRONS!!!
Listening to "Seventh son of a seventh son" by Iron Maiden and reading heroic fantasy, the music of this album takes you far beyond the novel you are reading. 😉
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son is my favourite album of all times. 🙌
Their songwritings, melodies and the transitions are so intriguing, influential, beautiful, emotional, energetic, powerful, dynamic, epic, well-balanced, very unique, rare, and very interesting at the same time, they have it all, at least mostly +/-
Amazing reaction! I was there in this concert in Rock in Rio. Maiden is the best 🤟🏼
You hit all of the nails on the head. First,
Brazilian crowds can’t be beat. Secondly, the constant timing and melodic changes of iron maiden makes them continuously interesting. Saw them the first time in 1982 and most recently in 2022. Oh, they are a different breed. It is so nice to see someone of your age group, appreciating something that this old guy appreciates 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Iron Maiden has always had awesome crowd interaction
"Hallowed Be Thy Name" came off of their 1982 album, "The Number to the Beast." "Fear of the Dark" came off their 1992 album of the same name. And it was Bruce Dickinson's last album with the band, until he rejoined in 1999/2000 to record their 2000 album "Brave New World." The headband wearing guitarist, Adrian Smith, who left after the 1988 album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" also rejoined the band with Bruce giving the band three guitarists because Janick Gers, the shaggy haired guitarist. The band's line-up has been consistent ever since 2000. So this line-up which is considered the classic line-up has been together longer in the last 25 years than any stretch of the original 80s. Janick, who was brought in as replacement for Adrian has actually been with the band the longest as he joined way back in 1989/90 to record 1990's "No Prayer for the Dying."
Absolutely amazing song, saw Iron Maiden live in Dortmund in 2003 (I'm from Germany myself). The song gave me goosebumps all the way through - simply incredible live. This energy, when the whole crowd joins in and you are a part of it... indescribable.
You're gonna love Dance of Death from the En Vivo concert!
I was at that concert. It was one of the best days of my life. What was said at the time was that there were 250,000 people in the audience. Nice reaction.
My suggestions for future reactions to the Maiden performances:
- Children of the Damned - Live Hammersmith
- Dance of Death - En Vivo
- Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Flight 666
- Infinite Dreams - Maiden England
I’ve had the great pleasure of seeing them live quite a few times starting with the Powerslave tour in late ‘84 to the most recent Book of Souls tour in ‘22. Each concert is quite a grandiose experience. Not only is their music phenomenal, but they give you their all every single night.
Up the irons!
🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🎼🎼🎼🎸🎸🎸
This performance is from their Rock in Rio concert back in 2001
Nice to see how you like this video. It is a good idea to watch the band live. They always play older and newer songs at a concert. So you will get more impressions of their variability. If you wonder how Bruce is doing nowadays, at the age of 65, you should watch one of his newest solo videos called „Rain on the Graves“ on his RUclips channel. You‘ll like it. Greetings from Germany.
One of the greatest & longest standing bands of old school British Metal.
It’s great to see younger generations being introduced to bands like this & appreciating their music as we do.
I purchased my first maiden album in 1987 & have been a huge fan since.
UP THE IRONS!! 🤘🏻
Being in the audience is truly something special at a Maiden concert, the feeling being there is beyond magical.
The musicianship of Iron Maiden is very high level.
They really know what they are doing and in regards of musical theory there are some very intelligent things happening in a lot of their music.
Instrumentally the songs always follow the storytelling which is hard to do if you don't really understand how to work certain elements, notes and scales etc in and out of each other.
As an Old School, 54 year old Metal head, Who has listened to Metal since it's Invention, I really enjoy your enthusiastic reviews and Openess to New Music, Please keep it up!😊❤
It would be the best show you'll ever see. You have to experience it. It's life changing. I took my kids as their fist concert and it still remains their favorite. I have seen them many time and will never miss a show. Up The Irons!!!!
(Just another) GREAT BRITISH BAND. (My first IRON MAIDEN concert was in 86) I'm still a big fan.
- I did also like Paul Andrews "Paul Di'Anno" from the first album "IRON MAIDEN" 1980 💪👊🤘
The Evil that Men do is a great track off of the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album.
I saw them in 2019 and it was absolutely amazing. Such a great well polished band.
I've helped the lads sing this one a few times. One of the best live bands ever.
Awesome in concert especially just getting back from a deployment felt at home
Great Reaction Stacey ! I think you will love the official video of THE TROOPER. It's one of the greatest hits. UP THE IRON'S ! 🤘🏼😀
I was at that concert. It even became a DVD. The atmosphere was insane throughout the entire show. It was a perfect Iron Maiden performance. 🇧🇷
Listening to Iron Maiden for the first time is like listening to music for the first time. It changes you forever.
You could pull up a video from any live show they've ever done anywhere in the world, and the crowd is always like this. This band gives them everything they've got every time, and the crowd return the favor every time.
METAL IS FAMILY!!
Yes! You nailed it when you said the drummer (Nicko) was spearheading the transitions and time/tempo changes. He is a master! The changes they make throughout their songs may sound nearly flawless, but they are ridiculously hard to pull off live! Great reaction and great observation.
You get it. It's so great to another individual recognizing what makes them so unique and so special. The fans are the same all over the world. Welcome to the family. . . UP THE IRONS!!!
It is wonderful to see someone see and appreciate Iron Maiden for the first time. The smile on your face tells it all. They haven’t lost a step since I saw them in 1985. Even if you don’t do a reaction video I think you will really enjoy Number of the Beast, 2 Minutes to Midnight, The Trooper and Run to the Hills. Enjoy!
Fear of the Dark is my no1 favorite song. Ever and forever! The greatest song for a proper crowd reaction! Freakin love it!!!!
Iron Maiden! Hell yeah!!
They're one of the very best Heavy Metal bands of all time and the amout of influence they provided to so many artists and bands, it's actually insane!
I don't really know any band with such powerful, relevant, notorious and impressive bass and how it is so distinctive in every single of their songs.
Bruce is a true legend and icon as a vocalist and composer, not to mention how the remaining members are some of the very best ever!!!
I grew up listening to Iron Maiden almost every day for years! My parents absolutely love them so it was almost a ritual haha
Looking forward to more Iron Maiden songs, specially The Tropper which is my favorite one!
P.S.: The transitions on this song were properly matched by your facial expressions, they were surely in sync hehehe
One of the best heavy metal bands ever!! 🤘🤘
RIO 2001 love this concert. Wish I could have been there, I saw them the first time in 1983 when they were playing small theatres or cinemas, awsome maiden have come a long way this all those years ago maiden rule. 🤘🤘🤘👌👍👏👏👏
This show happened during Rock In Rio. I'm brazilian, I was there. It was incredible. Thanks for reacting to, Stacey
This is not from 1985
Iv watched this reaction numerous times now and after only your second time seeing hearing them the genuine love and enjoyment on your face warmd my heart
The band that got me into Metal when I was a kid, seen them multiple times live and they still sound amazing now approaching 70
Listening to Iron Maiden since they first showed up, I have always thought, on stage, when performing, they have NO EGOS! Each and every member works together so seamlessly and I might add, perfectly!
Love it!
More Iron maiden please!!😊
As someone already wrote, "The clansman" is another great live performance.
Stacey your energy to these old guys is infectious. Thanks for appreciating one of my favorite metal bands.
You get chills being in the crowd during that song!
“Something about their music just touches my soul” welcome to the fam, glad to have you!
UP THE IRONS!!! 🤘
When the wild wind blows or empire of the clouds.
Thank you for your appreciation of my favourite band ever that I have been listening to since the early 80´s … yes I really am that old but I love to see younger people love the music I have been listening to for decades
So glad you found Rockin' Rio to react. I found this concert on MTV Live or VH1 back in the day. I'd heard Iron Maiden but never seen a concert video. Holy Smokes, this is one great show. Bruce flyin' and jumpin' around the stage, the guy is amazing - the whole band is amazing. Any band around for 40+ years ya have to respect and these guy's have earned everything they have.
Brazilian crowd, dear! I am proud to say I was there to see their performance in Rio and São Paulo, where I live. Greetings from Brazil!
Iron Miaiden got my attention when I first heard one of their songs... this one... It's been 25 years since then, and I'm still listening to them... Maidens are one, unique, the best, unrepeatable, they will live forever.
So nice to see how much you enjoy this best live band there is in my opinion Stacey.. There is lots and lots more so i wait for youre opinion on more Maiden songs. Maiden is my favorite. Up the Irons 🤘
All Iron Maiden songs have continuous rhythm changes. That's the beauty of their music. Bruce is a real industrial siren when he sings!
nice react!!!!
this iron maiden show was at rock in rio in 2001, in Brazil and I was there!!!
up the irons!!!
I saw my hand there in the crowd
Hehehe
Hi Stacy, I'm loving how you're loving these performances. You have to listen or react the song Rime of the Ancient Mariner live, specifically from Long Beach '85. It's quite an experience. Enjoy
Yes please do catch them if you have the chance. These guys are in their 70’s and still are great live.
This is the right version of the song to react to! 😊😊😊 2001 Rock In Rio
What a joy to watch you react to this! I'm so excited that you have discovered this band. There is truly no other band like them that can deliver like they can for as long as they have. I can't wait for your next song! You have sooooo many to choose from. Dance of Death from En Vivo is an absolute classic live performance. It will blow you away!
This was the first Iron Maiden concert I went to. Nineteen years old, 730 miles on a bus, the money was only enough to buy two beers and something to eat on the way back. Absolutely no regrets. The Clansman from the same concert is a masterpiece and I'm so grateful I was able to be there that day.
Maiden's catalog is so vast that there's something for everyone. Your 2 reactions are 2 amazing songs but I wouldn't even put them in my Top 15, that's how good they are. You can't really miss with any of their performances.
I believe the TX stop for the tour is the Dickies Arena in the Ft Worth stockyards
Kudos, Stacey!
Excellent reaction.
Keep up the nice work/channel.
STACEY... YOUR HOOKED 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Loving your reactions to Maiden
Seen them last year.. And DAMN they don't ever slow down !!!
Can I recommend DANCE OF DEATH (EN VIVO)
Purely for the theatric STORY TELLING 😉