the song was inspired by a nightmare Steve Harris had after watching the film Damien: Omen II. In addition to the album's artwork and title, the song was a prominent target of religious groups in the United States who accused Iron Maiden of being a Satanic group. The controversy led to organised burnings of the group's albums as well as several protests during their 1982 tour, although this would only serve to give the band more publicity. Harris has since commented that the accusations made against them were "mad. They completely got the wrong end of the stick. They obviously hadn't read the lyrics. They just wanted to believe all that rubbish about us being Satanists.
"When the Jews return to Zion, and a comet fills the sky, and the holy Roman Empire rises, then you and I must die. From the eternal sea he rises, creating armies on either shore, turning man against his brother, until man exists no more."
"Piece of Mind"and "Number of the Beast" are 2 of my all time favorite metal albums...they wrote some good stuff after , but never really as good...IMO
@@jeffreycherep8264 once again, none of them believed in Satan. Its almost like you don't even know why they burned churches. Also, if you do somehow find some band who worship Satan (not in the laveyan way) the exception to the rule is exactly that.
" Oh well, wherever, wherever you are, IRON MAIDEN' s gonna get you no matter how far ". It' s absolutely true ! :) Up The Irons !!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris said he wrote the song about a nightmare. Critics tried to pan the band as 'satanic' 😈 'The number of the beast' was a pivotal record for Iron Maiden in 1982... they were starting to become popular on 2 albums, but then had to part ways w/ their singer Paul Di'Anno in 1981. They opted to hire vocalist Bruce Dickinson and needed to make their 3rd album that established the band AND a new singer... Thankfully, they delivered as 'Number of the beast' went to #1 on the UK charts and platinum sales in the US🤘🤘
They also replaced the drummer Clive Burr. Clive was a killer drummer. If you watch the older live version of Hallowed Be Thy Name, that is Clive on drums, not Niko.
...Run To The Hills was my intro to Iron Maiden. I never thought Paul Dianno was nearly as good as Bruce Dickinson. But I do still occasionally listen to "Killers"..different flavor, but still a good album
Love you guys energy. Lex is so demonstrative. I grew up listening to Iron Maider as a teen. It's nice to someone discover these songs. Keep it up. Up the Irons!
You can't take everything you hear in music too literal, otherwise Eminem would be behind bars for murdering his gf a hundred times over. It's just imagery and theater. It's fun. I listened to this song when I was 8 years old and devil worshipping is the laaaaaast thing on my list of interests. Gotta keep your mind open and with that open mind, your children are able to listen to all this cool music without being stupid enough to be influenced by it. I notice Brad can get uncomfortable from time to time from lyrics or images in videos that go against his belief system. Just look to your left and see how Lex is totally vibing and take something from that. It'll go a long way to you letting more experiences and art in.
dont patronize him ....or us ....he is entitled to his opinion - just like you .....just like a politician cant simply say he is a Christian...the opposite is also true ...you dont have to be a card carrying Satanist to be influenced by dark forces .....but as you PROBABLY dont even think there are any forces whatsoever , you easily dismiss this .
@@TheMichaelseymour ok, I don't know wtf you're on about 🤣 but to call me patronizing is indicating I am trying to be nice in a back handed kinda way, my comment is direct and calling it as it is, there's nothing patronizing about it. Good chat!
I saw these guys in 1993 was supposed to see them at the end of last year but the whole world caught a cold and they didn't come to Aotearoa New Zealand and don't worry about demon's and Angeles they are the same as fairy's goblins and wizards just characters from a book of fairytales they can't jump out and get YAs
I remember my Mom bringing this record home to me and my brother back in 82. She went to K-mart and came home with it. Surprised the hell out of us. I was 12 and my brother was 14 . Man, my Mom was cool back then......
Ive watched a bunch of your reaction videos now and I see it plain as day, Lex is a full on "Metal Head" Its so beautiful to see someone being born into the light of Metal. Its a huge family and once you are in, youre in for life. There is no going back. When you really understand what "Metal" is and what it isnt... You begin to see the world differently and awaken to something deeper and more meaningful. A different level of intelligence and understanding. A group of people that are not enslaved by consumerism and conformity. Here you can be exactly who you are with no judgement. Your "Metal family" accepts and loves you and rejoices in your individuality. Free thinking, questioning all you believe and everything you stood for... We all watch like proud parents. Metal is a family that you can count on across the globe. You have millions of brothers and sisters and help or is never far away if you need it. Even though every "Metal Head" stands completely alone, we never truly are because each one of us belongs to and upholds the values of the biggest baddest family on the planet Earth. Pantera - "Walk" Metalllica - "Fade to Black" Lamb of God - "Momento Mori" Butcher Babies - "Mr Slow death" Black Label Society - "Funeral Bell" Texas Hippie Coalition - "Turn it up" Just a couple off the top. \m/
This is from my high school days. Saw Maiden on this "Number" tour opening for Scorpions in '82. The following year Maiden were headlining on their Piece of Mind tour.
You nailed it Lex, it's just art and expression that was meant to defy the norms as Brad put it. Its a iconic song but it is just a song that happens to be a great one.
My older brothers were metal heads. (I'm also an ol'school metal head). They were listening to this when it came out. I was 6 yrs Old, almost 7. I've been singing this song for 40 yrs!!! Great reaction!
This is such an amazing song. I absolutely love how Lex gets into it, not just this one but on others. She's a true rocker at heart! You guys are awesome!
Well sort of. It's a rewrite of the Revelations 13:18 verse. Then if you consider the entire bible has been rewritten dozens of times since it's stories were first written and combined into one book, who knows what the original text would be. The protestant King James version, from the 1600's, 1600 years after the agreed upon date of death of Jesus Christ, and more common to England, would be "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six."
@@BrindleChase Re-interpreted may be a better way of putting it. Some Bibles are “literal” word for word translations. Others are “figurative” translations. The language of certain phrases changes over time as our language changes or as new discoveries are found in the scrolls to determine the original meanings of ancient words, but there’s no illuminati conspiracy theory going on here with the supposed rewriting of the Bible… it’s all nonsense.
@@BrindleChase gud description. 600.a score is 20 which 3 score is 60 & 6=666. I think the number had actually changed around a couple of times. I think it wz actually 616. lol!
I always loved the story that Bruce Dickinson tells about how that scream he did in the intro of “Number of the Beast” was legitimately a complete accident. He’d been doing takes over and over again and just couldn’t get a scream he was happy with. He got _really pissed_ and just screeched in frustration, and the tape just happened to be rolling. To this day, he has _never_ been able to make a scream like that again.
I've noticed many of the songs reacted to have incorrect lyrics posted - sometime confusing and other times misleading. It's only a word here and there, but still you'd think the person posting these would be a little more accurate. I know Brad pays attention to the lyrics but has been kind enough not to go off on the inconsistencies.
Yes, I know what you mean. Sometimes they can really steal a ton of meaning from the narrative. Other times they're just funny. E.g.: A KISS lyric I saw: "I want to rock and roll all night, and *part of every day*." Yeah. When I think of KISS, restraint is what comes to mind. Gotta study for exams after all. :-D
Yeah absolutely, I think one of the worst is Rolling Stones 'Paint it Black'. I don't know if it's meant to be the official video, but there's so many inaccuracies it's unbelievable. Two of the worst are 'i wanna see the sun, blotted out from the sky' not 'flyin high in the sky', big difference! and the outro is 'Paint It, Paint It, Paint It, Paint It Black' not 'Painted, Painted, Painted, Painted Black', the clues even there in the title for them. Duh!
@@snowblindoz I left a comment on their Paint It Black video pointing that out. The worst part is , whatever idiot made the lyrics video could have easily looked the lyrics up on a reputable site. Or checked several. So they were either too arrogant to do so , or did so and had the audacity to assume what they heard was correct , not the lyric transcription.
Vincent Price was an old movie legend. His first introduction to a rock song was Alice Coopers Black Widow. An icon used as introduction to iconic songs.
The song was inspired the novel and movie The Omen. You will find that a lot of metal song lyrics are based off of horror stories topics. Funny how people would get seriously bent about song lyrics , but would actulally read or watch the same thing and not bat a eye.
You know what I love about you guys and some others out there sure actually listening to the music you're not just doing actions for the reaction you're listening that's awesome
When I lived in the Detroit area, 'mischief nite' was called Devil's Night. And if Halloween was on a weekend, that was really 3 days. One time they had over 900 buildings set on fire over 3 days of "Devil's Night".
Glad you like Lex, I loved this album..the whole album, back when I was a teen. ...This song does not promote Devil worship, it is only the topic of this song, it is a great song. Iron Maiden always did their own thing...and they are still doing it, and they are still awesome
I used to blast this on my ghetto blaster as a young teen while having illegal bonfires and getting drunk with friends. We'd all scream the lyrics into the night. lol Teenagers. :D
Finally saw Iron Maiden in Vancouver BC in 2016. They are still amazing. I'm not a metalhead but I do love the classic melodic stuff like Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath.
Wow!! That's awesome. I miss Vancouver and all the shows I saw there. Moved to Windsor Ontario for cheap real estate. Figured we could easily see Detroit concerts but then covid happened. Still haven't been to any Detroit shows. They have to open that border eventually.
@@hellopaulie I moved to Vernon for cheap real-estate. Lol I totally understand the move out of Vancouver. Lol Borders will open soon, Iron Maiden shows WILL GO ON...🤘😁🤘
Brad, there's nothing to be afraid of. The best way I can describe Iron Maiden is to call it like, metal cosplay. They write songs based on history and mythology, etc, and do a little dress-up but that's not who they really are. It's theater. Don't be scared, yall. It's just a story.
I've seen Iron Maiden 5 times in concert...they are my boyfriends favorite band!!he's seen them more than I have live. This band ALWAYS ROCKS OUT!!! Bruce Dickinson has one of the best voices in metal!!!amazing to see them perform in concert!!!thanks for your reactions!! Lex rocks!!🤘
Yeah....I started listening to iron Maiden alone at 10yo and scared the crap out of other kids...I did it as a revenge against my strict Opera fans parents
Would you let your kids listen to it??? My mom bought me this album for my 9th birthday nearly forty years ago, still love it today, not only should you not hide this from kids, but you should gift it to them, when you are young it has mysticism, when you are older you understand the skill
I remember listening to this song, dance of death, Metallica call of ktulu, etc, late at night on my porch when I was like 10 or 11. Those songs would make these crazy movies in my mind and sometimes I'd get scared and go inside lol. The mysticism of this music is REAL when you're young
@@ext93 Metalica Ktulu ? Burtons bass rips wow! love that shit, it really has the same the feel though. that's what we we want, something powerful with mysticism.
That's not Vincent Price - they did try to get him to do the intro but couldn't afford him. The spoken intro to "The Number Of the Beast" is performed by British radio announcer and voice actor Barry Clayton.
This was my first live concert. 1983, Providence Rhode Island. I was 13yo and it was "The Beast on the Road Tour." Best live band ever, their have performances, not shows. Made me a head banger for life.
Yous two really need to start doing the LIVE performances from Maiden !! These studio tracks are no match for the LIVE tours of the 2000's Here's hoping you up the ante.....
I am just so impressed with Lex. EVERY time she comments on a song that I love and know reallly well, she gets it spot on. Brad is going on about hallowe’en and whether it’s bad for kids, and Lex says, it’s just art. Spot on Lex.
Good job Lex, it is art and you guys are reliving the discussion we had in the 80’s when this and other songs, like this came out. The intro was from the Bible, Revelations. Yes Brad, my mom had a hard time with tunes like this when I was a kid. Back then, this was heavy stuff.
I heard this since 10 years old and i knew it was just playing but it gave me energy because of the song rythm. I can tell you it was one of the song i loved the most to hear when i was a kid.
Lex is spot on. You've got to treat it as it is. Art. Entertainment. Similar to a classic horror story. And not got obsessed with the literal meaning of the lyrics and thinking this is what they are about!
Man.....! Steve Harris's bass line is insane in this song (just like Run To The Hills). I don't even play an instrument, but I always focus on his efforts. Great reaction, guys!
Just found this channel love how Lex gets really into it .Iron Maiden are the greatest heavy metal band in the world 🌍 and they are from my country England 🏴 Also going to see the live in Manchester next year .The intro is brilliant as teenager I played this loud at home 40 years ago 😎
Lex should've been around in the 80s... I remember going to old closed warehouses and hearing bands like this just jamming... no cops around, just kids playing wherever they could.. all kinds of music was just exploding.. rock, pop, new wave, r&b, rap... It was all just exploding... Great time... Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
Y’all need to go to a live metal show. The huge positive energy is unbelievable!! 20,000 plus people all there to see their favourite band....if the energy could be harnessed, it would light up a city!!! Cheers and Up The Irons!!🤘
When I was a kid, we called the night before Halloween, Devil's Night. I don't know where that name came from, but we were little devils andmd went around egging and toilet papering people's houses.
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Lex is turning into a full-on METAL fan!! her excitement for this song is awesome!!
Yea. She gets the groove quickly.
Yes. Lex has definitely crossed over to the dark side.
I love the way LEX responds to all of the music. That's the main reason I watch this channel is to watch her reaction. !!! 😈
For ALL metal songs, to tell the truth 🤘
Isn't she not.
the song was inspired by a nightmare Steve Harris had after watching the film Damien: Omen II.
In addition to the album's artwork and title, the song was a prominent target of religious groups in the United States who accused Iron Maiden of being a Satanic group. The controversy led to organised burnings of the group's albums as well as several protests during their 1982 tour, although this would only serve to give the band more publicity. Harris has since commented that the accusations made against them were "mad. They completely got the wrong end of the stick. They obviously hadn't read the lyrics. They just wanted to believe all that rubbish about us being Satanists.
And people still run with knee jerk reactions.
No the song was inspired by the poem Tam O'shanter by Robert Burns that Steve read as a schoolboy.
That damn movie kept me awake for 2 straight days!!!
"When the Jews return to Zion, and a comet fills the sky, and the holy Roman Empire rises, then you and I must die. From the eternal sea he rises, creating armies on either shore, turning man against his brother, until man exists no more."
As a long time fan I never knew it was based on a dream by Steve Harris.
Bruce Dickinson has one of the most iconic rock/metal voices ever...amazing!!!
The Human Air Raid Siren.
Ever !
"Piece of Mind"and "Number of the Beast" are 2 of my all time favorite metal albums...they wrote some good stuff after , but never really as good...IMO
@Paul Jansen Amen! 🙌🤟🔥
Yes he does, if I remember correctly. Brue has been classified with a Quasi-Operatic Vocals. His range is amazing for being self taught.
Metal is to music what horror movies are to film. All the imagery is, for the most part, theatre.
Being a teen in the 80s and a metal fan, you are 100% correct. Funny thing is it's been that way since KISS and still that way with Ghost.
@Butt Whole Take what seriously? Satan? What's wrong with taking Satan seriously? Not everyone believes what you believe 🤘
@Butt Whole no bands take it seriously dude. Get out out of Sunday school already
@@Phantom-kc9ly pretty much any band from the film "Until the Light Takes Us" would like a word with you.
@@jeffreycherep8264 once again, none of them believed in Satan. Its almost like you don't even know why they burned churches. Also, if you do somehow find some band who worship Satan (not in the laveyan way) the exception to the rule is exactly that.
" Oh well, wherever, wherever you are, IRON MAIDEN' s gonna get you no matter how far ". It' s absolutely true ! :)
Up The Irons !!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris said he wrote the song about a nightmare. Critics tried to pan the band as 'satanic' 😈
'The number of the beast' was a pivotal record for Iron Maiden in 1982... they were starting to become popular on 2 albums, but then had to part ways w/ their singer Paul Di'Anno in 1981.
They opted to hire vocalist Bruce Dickinson and needed to make their 3rd album that established the band AND a new singer... Thankfully, they delivered as 'Number of the beast' went to #1 on the UK charts and platinum sales in the US🤘🤘
Up the Irons🤘
They also replaced the drummer Clive Burr. Clive was a killer drummer. If you watch the older live version of Hallowed Be Thy Name, that is Clive on drums, not Niko.
@@powoodworker1751 Yeah poor Niko only seems to know one or two beats in most songs lol
...Run To The Hills was my intro to Iron Maiden. I never thought Paul Dianno was nearly as good as Bruce Dickinson. But I do still occasionally listen to "Killers"..different flavor, but still a good album
Always seemed to me like it was inspired by the old hammer horror Devil Rides Out
Love you guys energy. Lex is so demonstrative. I grew up listening to Iron Maider as a teen. It's nice to someone discover these songs. Keep it up. Up the Irons!
I love how Brad stopped it right before the scream and then he talked about how he felt like the song was going to get heavy. That was funny.
You can't take everything you hear in music too literal, otherwise Eminem would be behind bars for murdering his gf a hundred times over. It's just imagery and theater. It's fun. I listened to this song when I was 8 years old and devil worshipping is the laaaaaast thing on my list of interests. Gotta keep your mind open and with that open mind, your children are able to listen to all this cool music without being stupid enough to be influenced by it. I notice Brad can get uncomfortable from time to time from lyrics or images in videos that go against his belief system. Just look to your left and see how Lex is totally vibing and take something from that. It'll go a long way to you letting more experiences and art in.
the song was about aleister crowley anyway, an "allegedly" magician from britain 100 years ago
dont patronize him ....or us ....he is entitled to his opinion - just like you .....just like a politician cant simply say he is a Christian...the opposite is also true ...you dont have to be a card carrying Satanist to be influenced by dark forces .....but as you PROBABLY dont even think there are any forces whatsoever , you easily dismiss this .
@@TheMichaelseymour ok, I don't know wtf you're on about 🤣 but to call me patronizing is indicating I am trying to be nice in a back handed kinda way, my comment is direct and calling it as it is, there's nothing patronizing about it. Good chat!
@@eliek5304 exactly ...you DONT know what i am on about ....oh, i see ...you are one of the people that "say it like it is " ......hilarious !
@@TheMichaelseymour ok dude, I'm headed THAT way, nice bumping into you!
These guys just dropped a new album. 45 years of heavy metal.
Haven't listened to it yet, but can't really argue against the impressing longevity.
@Butt Whole but it's not, but is?
Awesome.
And the album is great too!
I have to admit Lex is off the chain with her comments y'all are a great couple God bless you
...But only one of them goes to church...
@@annother3350 666
I saw these guys in 1993 was supposed to see them at the end of last year but the whole world caught a cold and they didn't come to Aotearoa New Zealand and don't worry about demon's and Angeles they are the same as fairy's goblins and wizards just characters from a book of fairytales they can't jump out and get YAs
Dude, I swear this guy is gifted.
Pausing in the absolute worst places.
I salute this skill.
lmfao too real. At the same time, she's a saint. Literally never seen her vibe taken away haha
It requires no feel for music at all.
@@Lona_Chess which he definitely doesn't have.
Hahaha, I was just thinking the same exact thing
To be fair there really is no good place in which to stop an absolute banger of a tune without wrecking the flow but they have to.
I remember my Mom bringing this record home to me and my brother back in 82. She went to K-mart and came home with it. Surprised the hell out of us. I was 12 and my brother was 14 . Man, my Mom was cool back then......
Ive watched a bunch of your reaction videos now and I see it plain as day, Lex is a full on "Metal Head" Its so beautiful to see someone being born into the light of Metal. Its a huge family and once you are in, youre in for life. There is no going back. When you really understand what "Metal" is and what it isnt... You begin to see the world differently and awaken to something deeper and more meaningful. A different level of intelligence and understanding. A group of people that are not enslaved by consumerism and conformity. Here you can be exactly who you are with no judgement. Your "Metal family" accepts and loves you and rejoices in your individuality. Free thinking, questioning all you believe and everything you stood for... We all watch like proud parents. Metal is a family that you can count on across the globe. You have millions of brothers and sisters and help or is never far away if you need it. Even though every "Metal Head" stands completely alone, we never truly are because each one of us belongs to and upholds the values of the biggest baddest family on the planet Earth. Pantera - "Walk" Metalllica - "Fade to Black" Lamb of God - "Momento Mori" Butcher Babies - "Mr Slow death" Black Label Society - "Funeral Bell" Texas Hippie Coalition - "Turn it up" Just a couple off the top. \m/
This is from my high school days. Saw Maiden on this "Number" tour opening for Scorpions in '82. The following year Maiden were headlining on their Piece of Mind tour.
Omg, me too!! Loved Maiden then & still!!
Me too!!! Kcmo
I saw them on both tours as well, but here they opened for Priest in 1982.
That would have been epic!
Love both Iron maiden and the Scorps very much
Blackout was godly
Bruce is a story teller, a bard a muse .. With one HELL of a powerful voice ... Period
You nailed it Lex, it's just art and expression that was meant to defy the norms as Brad put it. Its a iconic song but it is just a song that happens to be a great one.
My older brothers were metal heads. (I'm also an ol'school metal head). They were listening to this when it came out. I was 6 yrs Old, almost 7. I've been singing this song for 40 yrs!!! Great reaction!
This is such an amazing song. I absolutely love how Lex gets into it, not just this one but on others. She's a true rocker at heart! You guys are awesome!
For Halloween night, you should react to Helloween-"Halloween". We listen to it every year while we scare the crap out of people at Frightland.
Or Halloween by King Diamond from Portrait. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
The intro is a quote out of the book of Revelations.
The beginning intro y'all enjoyed with him just speaking was actually a Bible verse. Revelation chapter 13 verse 18.
New King James version, i believe.
Well sort of. It's a rewrite of the Revelations 13:18 verse. Then if you consider the entire bible has been rewritten dozens of times since it's stories were first written and combined into one book, who knows what the original text would be. The protestant King James version, from the 1600's, 1600 years after the agreed upon date of death of Jesus Christ, and more common to England, would be "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six."
@@BrindleChase Re-interpreted may be a better way of putting it. Some Bibles are “literal” word for word translations. Others are “figurative” translations. The language of certain phrases changes over time as our language changes or as new discoveries are found in the scrolls to determine the original meanings of ancient words, but there’s no illuminati conspiracy theory going on here with the supposed rewriting of the Bible… it’s all nonsense.
@@BrindleChase gud description. 600.a score is 20 which 3 score is 60 & 6=666. I think the number had actually changed around a couple of times. I think it wz actually 616. lol!
The narrator at the beginning was Vincent Price an actor in classic British horror movies
I always loved the story that Bruce Dickinson tells about how that scream he did in the intro of “Number of the Beast” was legitimately a complete accident. He’d been doing takes over and over again and just couldn’t get a scream he was happy with. He got _really pissed_ and just screeched in frustration, and the tape just happened to be rolling. To this day, he has _never_ been able to make a scream like that again.
Please try the Flight of Icarus and Phantom of the Opera by Iron Maiden. Up the irons!
Two of my favorites and where eagles dare
Killers and if you want something really really unusual Strange World lol
The# is "Six hundred & sixty six" not six six six sixsixsoxruclips.net/p/PLOuIQKKdBZLnbjU1HIyIzvgpNVcGpHhzc
Aces High and The Trooper are my favorites.
I've noticed many of the songs reacted to have incorrect lyrics posted - sometime confusing and other times misleading. It's only a word here and there, but still you'd think the person posting these would be a little more accurate. I know Brad pays attention to the lyrics but has been kind enough not to go off on the inconsistencies.
Yes, I know what you mean. Sometimes they can really steal a ton of meaning from the narrative. Other times they're just funny. E.g.: A KISS lyric I saw: "I want to rock and roll all night, and *part of every day*." Yeah. When I think of KISS, restraint is what comes to mind. Gotta study for exams after all. :-D
Ikr? With all the information about lyrics at everyone's disposal today, you'd not expect someone to fail miserably at a simple copy/paste task.
I just think they are just a couple of morons bought up on rap music that don't know shit.
Yeah absolutely, I think one of the worst is Rolling Stones 'Paint it Black'. I don't know if it's meant to be the official video, but there's so many inaccuracies it's unbelievable. Two of the worst are 'i wanna see the sun, blotted out from the sky' not 'flyin high in the sky', big difference! and the outro is 'Paint It, Paint It, Paint It, Paint It Black' not 'Painted, Painted, Painted, Painted Black', the clues even there in the title for them. Duh!
@@snowblindoz I left a comment on their Paint It Black video pointing that out. The worst part is , whatever idiot made the lyrics video could have easily looked the lyrics up on a reputable site. Or checked several.
So they were either too arrogant to do so , or did so and had the audacity to assume what they heard was correct , not the lyric transcription.
It's about a nightmare, that's all. Peace.
Thought it was taken from the perspective of the guy who wrote the revelations book after a vision
I'll bet Lex would love an Iron Maiden concert, no one puts on a better stage show.
Vincent Price was an old movie legend. His first introduction to a rock song was Alice Coopers Black Widow. An icon used as introduction to iconic songs.
Shock Value, it's funny how people could make a decision on the lyrics when they didn't have an album cover to read is beyond me!!!✌️🤘🇺🇸
Iron Maiden is a story telling band. A lot of their lyrics are based on poems, books or movies.
Maiden loves history so every album is an historic commentary
I believe this song was inspired by a nightmare Steve Harris had.
My understanding is that is was after he saw the movie The Omen II
You both are correct
Every time a good solo plays Brad gets a look on his face like "man I hope Lex doesn't ever meet a guitar player" :p
I went to an Iron Maiden concert back in 1983. Bruce Dickinson explained that they were not Satanists, and were Christians. Everyone applauded.
Ugh Brad you paused just before Bruce's classic scream I was like "Noooo" lol love the channel 🤘
When I hear anything off number of the beast it reminds me of my early teen years in the woods at night with my friends some beer and a bonfire.
The song was inspired the novel and movie The Omen. You will find that a lot of metal song lyrics are based off of horror stories topics. Funny how people would get seriously bent about song lyrics , but would actulally read or watch the same thing and not bat a eye.
My first album ever, got given it for Xmas 83 as a 13yo along with AC/DC for those about to rock. Still have them almost 38 years later
THIS SONG AND MAIDEN STAGE SHOW SET THE NEW STANDARD FOR ALL METAL ACTS TO FOLLOW IN THE 80'S.
You know what I love about you guys and some others out there sure actually listening to the music you're not just doing actions for the reaction you're listening that's awesome
God if lex was at an iron maiden concert she’d be having the time of her life!
When I lived in the Detroit area, 'mischief nite' was called Devil's Night. And if Halloween was on a weekend, that was really 3 days. One time they had over 900 buildings set on fire over 3 days of "Devil's Night".
Yeah they had curfews, not sure if they still do. Live just outside Detroit.
The whole month of October is "devil's night".
Glad you like Lex, I loved this album..the whole album, back when I was a teen. ...This song does not promote Devil worship, it is only the topic of this song, it is a great song. Iron Maiden always did their own thing...and they are still doing it, and they are still awesome
I saw Maiden during this tour. Was the loudest concert I had ever heard lol.
Because you still had hearing then lol
I used to blast this on my ghetto blaster as a young teen while having illegal bonfires and getting drunk with friends. We'd all scream the lyrics into the night. lol Teenagers. :D
My Son ( 9 years old ) n his mom were listenin this with us :) I had it cranked watchin with you guys.
Finally saw Iron Maiden in Vancouver BC in 2016. They are still amazing. I'm not a metalhead but I do love the classic melodic stuff like Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath.
At the same show, f'n awesome. I have seen them 6 times in Vancouver. Lol
Wow!! That's awesome. I miss Vancouver and all the shows I saw there. Moved to Windsor Ontario for cheap real estate. Figured we could easily see Detroit concerts but then covid happened. Still haven't been to any Detroit shows. They have to open that border eventually.
@@hellopaulie I moved to Vernon for cheap real-estate. Lol
I totally understand the move out of Vancouver. Lol
Borders will open soon, Iron Maiden shows WILL GO ON...🤘😁🤘
Brad: "I have a feeling it's going to get heavy."
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The Human Air Raid Siren: ***INHALES***
Gotta do Alexander the Great… The best song of Iron Maiden to react to imo. 🤘🏼
From the best album. 🤘🤘
Brad, there's nothing to be afraid of. The best way I can describe Iron Maiden is to call it like, metal cosplay. They write songs based on history and mythology, etc, and do a little dress-up but that's not who they really are. It's theater. Don't be scared, yall. It's just a story.
Bruce Dickinson is without a doubt one of the greatest voices in metal. Him, Ronnie James Dio, and Rob Halford.
I've seen Iron Maiden 5 times in concert...they are my boyfriends favorite band!!he's seen them more than I have live. This band ALWAYS ROCKS OUT!!! Bruce Dickinson has one of the best voices in metal!!!amazing to see them perform in concert!!!thanks for your reactions!! Lex rocks!!🤘
New Orleans vibe because the guitars are playing “Oh When the Saints go marching in. Good ear!!! 🔥
Yup
I have listened to this since i was 6 and i thought it was great back then and wasn't scared at all. Kids are smarter than you think.
Yeah....I started listening to iron Maiden alone at 10yo and scared the crap out of other kids...I did it as a revenge against my strict Opera fans parents
Would you let your kids listen to it??? My mom bought me this album for my 9th birthday nearly forty years ago, still love it today, not only should you not hide this from kids, but you should gift it to them, when you are young it has mysticism, when you are older you understand the skill
I remember listening to this song, dance of death, Metallica call of ktulu, etc, late at night on my porch when I was like 10 or 11. Those songs would make these crazy movies in my mind and sometimes I'd get scared and go inside lol. The mysticism of this music is REAL when you're young
@@ext93 Metalica Ktulu ? Burtons bass rips wow! love that shit, it really has the same the feel though. that's what we we want, something powerful with mysticism.
Glad you guys are Iron Maiden fans! I saw them here in my hometown of Pittsburgh back in the 80's; you should have seen the stage setup they had! 🎸
They are an amazing band ❤ I miss Vincent Price narrating scary stuff lol! Also Bruce Dickenson voice is so good! Great choice!
That opening with Vincent Price STILL send shivers all over,
That's not Vincent Price - they did try to get him to do the intro but couldn't afford him. The spoken intro to "The Number Of the Beast" is performed by British radio announcer and voice actor Barry Clayton.
Happy Sunday funday fam
This was my first live concert. 1983, Providence Rhode Island. I was 13yo and it was "The Beast on the Road Tour." Best live band ever, their have performances, not shows. Made me a head banger for life.
Best Metal band
Best album
Best line up
The amazing drum power by Clive Burr (rip). Best metal drummer
Judas Priest and Scott Travis have entered the chat...
"Picture my grandma's house, she literally would be spritzing holy water on me." Like a cat, LOL.
MERCYFUL FATE - The Oath
more halloweenish stuff, cheers!
Yes! Mercyful Fate!
"A Dangerous Meeting" is one of my favorite Halloween songs.
If you're gonna recommend MF it should be Coven
@@Phantom-kc9ly you really can't go wrong with anything from the first two albums for Halloween.
shit if you guys don't have my old ass staying up late, just ran across your channel and you guys are great. Thank you!
Yous two really need to start doing the LIVE performances from Maiden !!
These studio tracks are no match for the LIVE tours of the 2000's
Here's hoping you up the ante.....
"The heaviness is coming...", right when it's about to hit 😆
I love how Brad comments on any music "that was different" :D I mean you are not wrong, but do you always expect a 4/4 rhythm, C G Am F chords?
The# is "Six hundred & sixty six" not six six six sixsixsoxruclips.net/p/PLOuIQKKdBZLnbjU1HIyIzvgpNVcGpHhzc
I am just so impressed with Lex. EVERY time she comments on a song that I love and know reallly well, she gets it spot on. Brad is going on about hallowe’en and whether it’s bad for kids, and Lex says, it’s just art. Spot on Lex.
The intro is an excerpt from the Holy Bible, Revelations 13:18. Granted, it's not verbatim but you can see where the inspiration came from.
You guys are like words and music. Brad pays attention to the words, and Lex the music. You go together awesomely.
Brad... I think you accidentally married a metal head. Congratulations.
I think that would be a happy accident. Speaking of which, they should check out Happy Little Clouds with Bob Ross. That would be awesome.
Bruce's horror scream - is incredible.
do rime of the ancient mariner folks(live after death version)it's just epic
Had me dying on how hyped she was at the intro 😂😂😂
If this scares "normies" then maybe they should quit reading the bible too because the stories sin there are worse.
It's from the Bible. The people that complain are referring to context. Use common sense
This should be taken as art. Iron Maiden tells stories, horror stories sometimes, but stories.
it's amazing how much personality Lex has, and how little Brad has. You should just rename the channel Lex and Brad. Bro, grow a personality.
Good job Lex, it is art and you guys are reliving the discussion we had in the 80’s when this and other songs, like this came out. The intro was from the Bible, Revelations. Yes Brad, my mom had a hard time with tunes like this when I was a kid. Back then, this was heavy stuff.
Obama asked for donations of $6, $60 or $600 for his birthday celebration.. Lol
So glad I subscribed to this channel. You guys are awesome. Lex always keeping it real and Brad is growing into the metal scene!
I heard this since 10 years old and i knew it was just playing but it gave me energy because of the song rythm. I can tell you it was one of the song i loved the most to hear when i was a kid.
"I wish I could blast it, I wish I could turn it all the way up".
That is the correct way to listen to most parts of Iron Maiden songs. 😁🤘👍
Lex is spot on. You've got to treat it as it is. Art. Entertainment. Similar to a classic horror story. And not got obsessed with the literal meaning of the lyrics and thinking this is what they are about!
You two rock! Thank you for reacting to the best decade of rock music!
Bruce really holds that first “Yeah” for days!
Brad my guy- your ability to pause at the absolute worst moments is impeccable 😂
iron Maiden Best concert iv ever been to and it was my first you never forget the experience and the energy from the band and crowd.
Man.....! Steve Harris's bass line is insane in this song (just like Run To The Hills). I don't even play an instrument, but I always focus on his efforts.
Great reaction, guys!
It's all about horror movies, the old kind with Vincent Price and old British castles and thunder and cemeteries..... I love it!
Just found this channel love how Lex gets really into it .Iron Maiden are the greatest heavy metal band in the world 🌍 and they are from my country England 🏴 Also going to see the live in Manchester next year .The intro is brilliant as teenager I played this loud at home 40 years ago 😎
Lex should've been around in the 80s... I remember going to old closed warehouses and hearing bands like this just jamming... no cops around, just kids playing wherever they could.. all kinds of music was just exploding.. rock, pop, new wave, r&b, rap... It was all just exploding... Great time... Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
LMAO....Grandma spritzin holy water on me
Y’all need to go to a live metal show. The huge positive energy is unbelievable!! 20,000 plus people all there to see their favourite band....if the energy could be harnessed, it would light up a city!!! Cheers and Up The Irons!!🤘
I’m so so glad they pushed Dickinson for the intro scream fucking iconic
When I was growing up the day before Halloween was called Devil's Night.
Brads understatement - "Well that was different" Lex really getting into it
I had this on vinyl and used to blast it all the time.
I was a kid and I listened to it. I thought it was the coolest thing I'd ever heard.
When I was a kid, we called the night before Halloween, Devil's Night. I don't know where that name came from, but we were little devils andmd went around egging and toilet papering people's houses.
Love this music I grew up in the 80s with nearly 700 cassette tapes of just metal and rock