An interesting thing about this song is if you break down the phrases you see its the stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and the "hallow be thy name" at the end is acceptance.
@@cbmetal it’s just 6 lines out of 30 i guess!!! It’s not a big deal, such things happen everywhere every time with every field. 90-95% of the song is original! Everybody in every field steal, but Maiden don’t do it a lot like others!! Don’t play dumb like it’s surprise to you that great people do mistakes, and you delusionally think they mustn’t at all!!!
I've been listening to Iron Maiden since 1982, at the age of 15. To give you a complete list of Iron Maiden recommendations, see my list below. This is considered classic Heavy Metal. Iron Maiden is: Bruce Dickinson - Vocals Born: August 7, 1958 (age 63 years) Started with Iron Maiden in 1981, left in 1993 and rejoined in 1999 and present singer Steve Harris - Bassist and Founder Born: March 12, 1956 (age 66 years), Started the band in 1975 and has never left Dave Murray - Guitarist Born: December 23, 1956 (age 65 years), 1976-1977, 1978- present Adrian Smith - Guitarist Born: February 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1980-1990, 1999-present Janick Gers - Guiarist Born: January 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1990 - present Nicko McBrain - Drums Born: June 5, 1952 (age 70 years), 1982 - present Highlight of songs I'd recommend are: From Iron Maiden------ Phantom of the Opera - A must for live version Strange World (this one will be totally different Iron Maiden) From Killers ------ Murders in the Rue Morgue (Very loosely influenced by Edgar Allen Poe's short story, a story of a fugitive being sought for murder) Genghis Khan (an instrumental - perfect for air drumming) Innocent Exile (continues the theme of Murders in the Rue Morgue of an unjustly accused fugitive) Killers (A journey into the twisted mind of a deranged killer) Prodigal Son(about a repentant man reminiscent of the prodigal son parable found in Luke 15 of the bible) Purgatory(lyrics of song read like a poem) Drifter (focuses on the possibility of new beginnings) From The Number of the Beast------ Invaders (It graphically depicts the violence and horror of a defense against a Viking invasion) The Prisoner (based on the UK television series that ran briefly in the late 1960’s) 22 Acacia Avenue (The continuation of Charlotte the Harlot) The Number of the Beast (Inspired by a dream Bassist Steve Harris had after watching the movie the Omen2) Run to the Hills (about the European arrival in America told from the perspective of both the oppressed Cree and the invading white soldiers) Hallowed be Thy Name (about a man who is about to be put to death and what he goes through) *** This song From Piece of Mind------ Where Eagles Dare (based on an Alistair Maclean novel, (1967), and film (1968) about a WWII rescue of an American general from a Nazi stronghold in the Bavarian Alps Revelations (Starts with the Hymnal from Oh God of Earth and Alter, the next two verses on the Hindu philosophy, the third verse in Yoga a snake called Kundalini that lives at the base of your spinal cord, during meditation a spiritual entity is created symbolizing the transcendental union with God) Flight of Icarus (loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Icarus) The Trooper (based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854,which took place during the Crimean War) To Tame a Land (the song relays the story of Paul Atreides, Paul Muad'Dib, from the book Dune by Frank Herbert) From Powerslave------ Aces High (about aircraft dog fighting between the British and German fighter pilots of WWII) 2 Minutes to Midnight - About the Doomsday clock for the End of the World Back in The Village (The continuation of the song The Prisoner) Powerslave (about an arrogant pharaoh in his dying hours, he can't understand why he's about to die and fights it in vain) Rime of the Ancient Mariner - (From the poem of the same name by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (story about about an ocean voyage) From Somewhere in Time------- Wasted Years (A song about the admonition to appreciate the present and not to take things for granted) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (based on a short story of Alan Sillitoe which was made into a 1962 film Alexander the Great (About the story of Alexander the Great From 7th Son of a 7th Son (a concept album)------ Infinite Dreams (Detailing someone who is tormented by paranormal dreams and nightmares) The Evil That Men Do (Title taken from a quote in Shakespeare Julius Caesar but the song is unrelated) The Clairvoyant (relates the reflections of the 7th Son of the 7th Son on his life and his powers) From Fear of the Dark------ Wasting Love (About the emptiness of relationships without love. Another Maiden ballad) Fear of the Dark (About being afraid of the dark and the things in the dark that might be there - absolute a live performance for this one) From Brave New World------ The Wicker Man (about the apathy of our modern society and our egotistic disinterest of what is happening until something happens to us) Ghost of the Navigator (The lyrics are a metaphor of life, with the ship sailing west towards the setting sun representing death) Brave New World (Loosely based on the 1932 novel by Aldous Huxley) Dream of Mirrors (Yet another song about reoccurring and maybe premonitory dreams) Out of the Silent Planet (Supposedly inspired by the 1956 science -fiction film Forbidden Planet) From Dance of Death------ No More Lies (The lyrics deal with someone knows his time has come with the possibility of reincarnation) Dance of Death (Orinally inspired by Ingmar Bergman's 1957 film The Seventh Seal - Another one to do as a live performance) Paschendale (about the Battle of Passchendaele during WWI) From A Matter of Life and Death------ Brighter than a Thousand Suns (About the dawn of the nuclear bomb age) The Longest Day (about the WWII Normandy Invasion) Out of the Shadows (About being born)
Out of the Shadows is about being born. Dickinson literally said that. Run to the Hills has nothing to do with "Anglo-Saxon" invaders. You're 700 years off and on the wrong continent.
Live versions of any metal song is honestly a way more different experience than the studio versions. But we totally appreciate that you want to listen to the studio! Andy you do whatever you need to do Lily!
yo Lilly!! bless you for checking this out! Love this band. Loving you and this reaction right now. Maiden has historically been one of the great live shows ever!!! Lead singer is Bruce Dickenson. He is quite unique and has an amazing voice and always so theatrical and energetic on stage - still going at it at 65! (He also is a pilot and flies their touring jumbo jet). I'm going to see them LIVE here in California in a few weeks. That will 6 times for me. Can't wait! Other amazing songs by Maiden to check out: Aces High The Trooper Fear of the Dark (Live in Brazil) Flight of Icarus Power Slave The Prisoner. Other bands with his style of voice that you loved: Queensryche ("Eyes of a Stranger"), and Dream Theatre ("Pull Me Under")
Amazing reaction my friend Lilly!!....In 2017, the music world was shocked by the bursting onto the scene of a 22-year-old singer named Dimash Kudaibergen, who performed on the famous Chinese competition show for professional singers called “The Singer”... It was just It was necessary for this young man to make his first appearance, making a cover of one of the most difficult songs in the world, a famous French composition called "S.O.S. D'un Terrien En Détresse", to be considered from that moment on as the best singer in the entire planet....No one in the musical field had ever seen a human being, being able to reach vocal ranges above 7 octaves and several semitones, that is, all 88 keys of a digital piano, which reaches a little more than 7 octaves and as if that weren't enough, sing the more than 12 languages...Since then all kinds of experts (Vocal coach, analysts, singing teachers, youtubers, reactors, etc.) have dedicated themselves to reviewing their presentations to try to understand how someone can sing this way...The incredible thing is that that presentation in China was in 2017 and 5 years have passed since then, but what Dimash has done in these 5 years is to further improve his wide vocal range, which is currently practically above of the 8 octaves... The Covid pandemic stopped his concerts worldwide, all with tickets sold in just seconds, via the internet, but at the same time it ended up catapulting him to the top of popularity worldwide...Anyway, since I think you are one of those reactors who have not yet met this impressive singer, here is the link of that presentation in China in 2017, with the song S.O.S. and I would like you to mention my name as the person who recommended him to you...You have to be prepared because you ar going to receive an avalanche of views, comments and new subscribers....I leave you one more recent video than the others, so it does not have the same number of views as the previous ones, which have millions of views, but it is a more complete video, with an intro, subtitles in several languages and with the improved quality of audio and sound....ruclips.net/video/bDX3FhmyNac/видео.html
I'm 49 and I grew up with three older sisters who between them brought me up in the late 70's to mid 80's musically with a combination of classic rock, metal, indie, alternative, punk and new wave. The first live band I ever saw was Maiden at the NEC, Birmingham, UK back in 1988 when I was 15. They blew me away and they are definitely one of the all-time greats of metal. This song in particular is truly one of my all-time favourite heavy metal songs. It has everything! Slow build up, tension, drama, theatrics, high notes, low notes, Bruce Dickinson hanging on in there for really bloody long notes. Superb lyrics. Amazing guitar solo. Fabulous guitar harmonies between Adrain Smith and Dave Murray. Cracking drumming from the late, great Clive Burr (before the long running legend Nicko McBrain took over the sticks). The master and main man behind Maiden, Steve Harris driving it all with those filthy bass lines. It's just the absolute perfect heavy metal song to me. I know others may well disagree. This is just purely my own opinion :) It's great to see the younger generation still having huge love for classic bands like these :)
Awesome you're getting into Maiden, Lil! At the time of the "Number Of The Beast" recording, the band's lineup consisted of Bruce Dickenson on vocals, Dave Murray & Adrian Smith on guitars, Steve Harris on bass, and Clive Burr on drums. "Run To The Hills" is my personal fave from the NOTB album, but dang near every track off their next album, "Piece of Mind," is a no-miss banger!
Yeah iron maiden is really good I wasn’t that into him as a teenager I was in the more heavier stuff but they are definitely an excellent band I had the joy of seeing in a few times and they are absolutely amazing live
IM's signature song. The album was a landmark for heavy metal and changed music forever. They practically invented the sing along for heavy metal. Tons of hits to check out (maybe more than Metallica). Just look up the most popular (too many to list). My favs include Wasted Years, The Number of the Beast Powerslave, Aces High, & Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Been a fan 22 yrs now and it was one of the most wonderful journeys ever in terms of music. Glad you enjoyed listening to them and it seems you got Maidenized..
Good to see your getting in to the roots of metal music and you have some good Reactions too some of my favorite bands and songs. Keep up the good work.
Greatest metal band of all time. Check out Aces High, Where Eagles Dare, Somewhere in Time, The Evil That Men Do, The Trooper, Powerslave… okay you know what, this list is going to be too long… just check out all their 80s stuff. I don’t know much beyond their 80s work. Their first two albums have a different singer, they changed drummers after this album and Nicko McBrain has been their drummer ever seen. Their most consistent lineup is Steve Harris on bass, Dave Murray on guitar, Bruce Dickinson vocals, Nicko McBrain on drums, Adrian Smith on guitar. And they’re all in the band now. This is such a fun band to be into, and that goes beyond their music… so become familiar with Eddie 😆
Yes their 80s stuff is timeless, but their 90s and 2000's stuff is absolutely incredible as well. Check out: Lord of the Flies, The Clansman, The Wicker Man, For the Greater Good of God, Raimaker, and Stratego. Iron Maiden released their 17th album Senjutsu last year and are currently on a world tour supporting it. Check them out. You might just reconnect with an old friend. Up the Irons!
I've seen them 6 times and they never disappoint. The 80's and 90's, they didn't put on a show,, they put on a theatrical production. Greatest live band for me, personally.
Bruce Dickenson, also known as the Human Air Raid Siren because of his vocal range and power. He retired from being a pilot but when he was still flying he worked on his stamina for the live shows by rollerskating around the runway and sing the ENTIRE concert set at full power!
Interesting to see a young person experiening the music of my youth...i'm 58 and have been a fan of maiden since 1980 and the first album when i was 16. When this music came out heavy metal was a very underground music and the new wave from the UK like Maiden was just so fresh and full of energy that no other genre had at the time , Maiden changed my life and i played in metal bands for years and even though music has changed these guys never shifted from their focus to play honest music ....cheers from New Zealand
bruce dickerson is a badass, man still sings at the same level and emotion as he did when he was young. iron maiden will always have their place in metal hearts
the live version from the flight 666 concert/documentary is a MUST that entire show rocks. and Bruce Dickenson, the lead singer, is the pilot of their tour plane "Flight 666"
They played the damn WHEELS off that song there, smashed it, tore every piece of frickin' fur off it. Last I heard it was spotted wobbling around, on bare rims, not an ounce of fur on it, and absolutely crushed to beejeezus.
Let me tell you, doesnt matter which song you listen from them. They got 100+ incredible songs which i wish i thought the same for other groups. Unfortunately there isnt a group in my opinion with more than 15-20 great songs, and this guys have over a hundred (for me, in my opinion). I recommend you listen to as much of their music as you can, you will be glad you found them. Every song gets better as well with more listens. There are sone of them you might hear and like, and after a few listens you will start to love it! Up the Irons!
Avenged Sevenfold has easily more than 20 amazing songs IMO. I'm a huge fan of them and their musical knowledge and boldness. Interestingly enough, they were hugely influenced by Iron Maiden, Metallica and guns and roses. If there is one album that reminds me of Iron Maiden is City of Evil
Great reaction! If you want to listen to more Maiden here are a few recommendations: Powerslave Children of the Damned The Trooper Wasted Years Rime of the Ancient Mariner Wasting Love Aces High Also, you might find that in all of their album covers there’s a “mummy” (though his appearance might change) that’s their mascot, his name is Eddie!
I remember this album when it came out, I was in 9th grade and the guys in my shop class where playing this cassette every day….it didn’t take long I was hooked, I became a metal head, my whole attitude and life changed…Iron Maiden has the best of everything from the singer, the bass guitarist and 2 excellent lead guitarist who play in perfect harmony together, there is no particular song to recommend but this song is one of my all time favorites, I would recommend the Live after Death album…every song is great!!
Maiden still going, still touring, new album dropped last year, still putting on amazing shows. Rime of the ancient mariner, Alexander the great, Nomad, Hell on earth, Paschendale, Talisman to name just a few. Can’t really go wrong with Maiden.
Well done, Lilly! You pay atenttion to the lyrics!! Amazing!! Plese react to "Keeper of the seventh key" from the german band HELLOWEEN, creators of Power Metal. Greatings from Argentina!!!
Iron Maiden is a classic heavy metal band from the UK, and they have gotten more prog-oriented metal these last 2 decades... Steve Harris (bass) formed the band in 1975... Harris wrote 'Hallowed be thy name' as an ode to a man's final hour before his execution, not as a religious statement, but more about his final thoughts about his faith... it came out in 1982 on Maiden's 3rd album 'The number of the beast'. The band on this recording was Bruce Dickinson (vocals), Dave Murray & Adrian Smith (guitars), Steve Harris (bass) and (the late) Clive Burr (drums)... Burr was replaced by Nicko McBrain (drums) in 1983... Clive Burr passed away from MS in 2013. Iron Maiden was formed in London, UK by bassist Steve Harris in 1975 after he had started writing original songs, but couldn't convince a band to play them, cos they were complicated pieces of music w/ time changes and prog elements. Iron Maiden would be his vehicle for performing his songs. They were a bar and club band for years and went through various members from 1975 to 1979... Dave Murray (guitar) would join in 1976 and became a permanent member by 1977... Paul Di'Anno (vocals) joined in 1977 w/ drummer Doug Sampson. Iron Maiden was finally signed in 1979, just as Sampson left the band... Clive Burr (drums) and Dennis Stratton (guitar) were added to the line-up and recorded the first Iron Maiden album in 1980. Maiden's manager got a local artist Derek Riggs for the first album cover of a shriveled ghoul in the dark streets of London w/ hollow eyes - that became Iron Maiden's mascot 'Eddie the head'... and was used on every Maiden album cover (and singles & t-shirts) in different iterations. The first Iron Maiden album shocked everyone by going top 5 in the UK... Adrian Smith (guitar) replaced Dennis Stratton for the next album 'Killers' in 1981, w/ veteran producer Martin Birch working w/ Maiden in the studio. The band played the US and Japan for the first time... However, vocalist Paul Di'Anno was burning out on drugs and alcohol while touring and parted ways w/ Maiden in '81. Bruce Dickinson (vocals) joined for Maiden's 3rd album 'The number of the beast' in 1982, and the band's popularity skyrocketed as the album hit the UK charts at #1 and went platinum in the US... Nicko McBrain (drums) replaced Clive Burr in 1983 for the 'Piece of mind' album... Iron Maiden were now headlining arenas and delivering platinum selling records going into 1984 w/ the 'Powerslave' album, and touring everywhere they could, including South America for the first time. The band issued the live album 'Live after death' in 1985. Maiden returned in 1986 w/ 'Somewhere in time' and were more popular than ever... but the band's internal conflicts were beginning. After the 'Seventh son of a seventh son' album in 1988, guitarist Adrian Smith left the band. In 1990, the band replaced Smith w/ Janick Gers (guitar) and released 'No prayer for the dying' ... but Maiden's popularity in the 90's was starting to wane in the US... the album 'Fear of the dark' in 1992 marked the last album w/ producer Martin Birch. It went to #1 on the UK charts. But in 1993, vocalist Bruce Dickinson announced that he was leaving the band for a solo career. Iron Maiden hired vocalist Blaze Bayley and recorded the rather dark album 'The X Factor' in 1995, but in the wake of 90's grunge and alternative rock, Maiden's brand of metal was not in demand and the record was a commercial disappointment... Fans also did not approve of Blaze Bayley's vocal style that was different from Dickinson's. The next album 'Virtual XI' in 1998 was their poorest-selling record of Maiden's career. In 1999, the decision was made to fire Blaze Bayley... Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith expressed interest in coming back, so both rejoined Iron Maiden that year and announced a reunion tour, making Iron Maiden a 3-guitar band for the first time w/ Dave Murray, Janick Gers and Adrian Smith... Their 2000 album 'Brave new world' was a huge comeback for Iron Maiden. Since then, Iron Maiden has issued more records that have hit the US and UK charts as their fanbase grew once again, all over the world... Their music was also becoming more challenging w/ longer prog elements. They released the albums 'Dance of death' (2003)... 'A matter of life and death' (2006)... 'The Final Frontier' (2010). While recording the album 'The book of souls' in 2014, vocalist Bruce Dickinson had to be treated for oral cancer... The album was released in 2015, but Maiden would not tour until 2016, after Bruce Dickinson got a clean bill of health. In 2021, Iron Maiden released their newest album 'Senjutsu' and are on the road celebrating 40+ years of the band's career.
Bruce Dickinson the "Air Raid Siren" \m/ Congratulations on hearing your first Iron Maiden song. You have opened yourself up to an amazing new chapter in your life!
This album " Number of The Beast " & Judas Priest " Screaming For Vengance" Cemented the term Heavy Metal as a genre in the States. The term existed prior but this was the moment that really separated it. Both came out at the same time. 82 ( both band's toured together) Suggestions Iron Maiden- 1) Run to Hills 2) The Prisoner Judas Priest 1) The Hellion / Electric Eye 2) Screaming for Vengance
Hey so awesome to see you. Im from Sweden and back in 89' i was vacationing with my family 9 years old and bought my first CD in a store somewhere i didnt even have a CD player HAHA. But heck that CD was Iron Maiden's "The number of the beast" album and did i learn those lyrics inside and out those weeks we were camping? Hell yes.In fact the first time i heard that album i reacted just like you did to this song. It was epic and so was your reaction. Good one Lilly and im subbing you. Cheers from Sweden. If i could point you into a epic direction id say to see DIO - Stargazer.....youl get millions of views.
Did you notice that the song seems a bit samish till he sings "catch my soul, it's willing to fly away..." then takes off with the crazy soloing - that's a deliberate stylistic move, mirroring the restrictions of his prison cell and subsequent release of the soul upon hanging. Great song.
welcome to my Metalworld for more than 40 years - i' m 54 years old and love this music , the Best Music on this Planet , check up this Song live 40 years later
1:24 Actually, Lilly Jane, Metallica drew inspiration from this song, and not Iron Maiden from Metallica, because Maiden's album was released two years prior to Metallica's one. So you'd better make researches before saying something, Iron Maiden are a waaay better band, this song of theirs has had dozens of covers, it's easily the most influential metal song ever, and METALLICA knew this very well in 1984, when they released Ride the Lightning, which contains For whom the bell tolls
amazing album, their last album with original drummer Clive Burr RIP (Clive isn't the first maiden drummer but first recorded maiden drummer) Singer- Bruce Dickinson Guitarist- Dave Murray Guitarist- Adrian Smith Drums- Clive Burr Bassist- Steve Harris
USSR, 1983, Brezhnev died recently, I studied in the 7th grade, with great difficulty I bought a disc Iron Maiden from the son of an engineer working abroad for 70 rubles, a lot of money at that time. And a new world opened up before me.
I remember when this hit the record stores. I knew all the words after about a month and the music was pretty heavy. I never thought about the meaning of those word nor how or why the tempo builds. I knew this was entertainment and that's as far as it went.
Great job with your reaction to Hallowed Be Thy Name from Iron Maiden and yes you definitely need to check out the live performance of this song. And the title tack to the Album Number of The Beast .
Lead singer is Bruce Dickinson. One of the greatest voices in rock (metal) history. Not only trained in classical opera but has a commercial pilot's licenses for 737, 747, and 757!!
Doing live reactions to maiden is a must. Fear of the dark in rio is a good one to start with. Also this live makes the song really shine Keep up maiden reactions. Their library is huge. UP THE IRONS. !!!!!
So good to see your reaction to maiden, can't wait till you hear more... Especially rime of the ancient mariner, dear of the dark, paschendale and up to there newest., Writing on the wall.. Up the Irons!!!
I believe this is what they call *POWER METAL* And Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in contrast with the heaviness and dissonance prevalent, for example, in extreme metal. Power metal bands usually have anthem-like songs with fantasy-based subject matter and strong choruses, thus creating a theatrical, dramatic and emotionally "powerful" sound. The term was first used in the mid-1980s and refers to two different but related styles: According to what I dug up, the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, a later, more widespread and popular style based in Europe (especially Scandinavia, Germany, Greece, Spain, and Italy, South America (especially Brazil and Argentina) and East Asia with a lighter, more melodic sound and frequent use of keyboards. British bands like Iron Maiden, brought epic and melodic sensibility to metal, creating anthemic, singalong music, an approach widely embraced by modern power metal musicians. The emergence of the early German power-metal scene in particular was made possible by Scorpions and Accept. Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen made a significant impact on many future power metal guitarists, with his accurate and fast neo-classical style. His bandmate Jens Johansson modernized the keyboard sound of Deep Purple's Jon Lord, which was further incorporated into the genre. Manowar's mythological sword and sorcery lyrics influenced a number of power metal bands. Throughout the early 1980s especially in the years 1982 and 1983, a US power metal style first emerged from traditional heavy metal, the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), and thrash/speed metal influences. The exact first origin is often contested, but bands such as Cirith Ungol, Jag Panzer, Manilla Road, Omen, Riot, Savatage, and Warlord are thought to have influenced the earliest development of the style.[7][8] More concretely, in 1987 German band Helloween released their second album, Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I, cited by AllMusic as "a landmark recording that remains arguably the single most influential power metal album to date. Its volatile combination of power and melody would inspire an entire generation of metal bands".[9] This release influenced a European power metal style to evolve, which proliferated throughout the globe and since the start of the 1990s is still the most commonly heard style of power metal.
Absolutely you should check them out live. Personally I like the 2008 in Toronto video. Fun fact Bruce has his pilots license and you see him piloting "the company's private jet" in this vid😁
One thing you'll find out about Maiden is that their lyrics are HIGHLY narrative, and many of their songs tell a story, often steeped in history and mythology (Aces High, for instance, is about the Battle of Britain during WWII).
An interesting thing about this song is if you break down the phrases you see its the stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and the "hallow be thy name" at the end is acceptance.
Thanks Shawn. Been a Maiden fan forever, but never realized that.
but iron maiden was sued for plagiarism for this lyris and had to pay tje fine so the credit goes to another person
Those are the stages for dealing with a loved one with a terminal disease...
@@cbmetal it’s just 6 lines out of 30 i guess!!! It’s not a big deal, such things happen everywhere every time with every field. 90-95% of the song is original! Everybody in every field steal, but Maiden don’t do it a lot like others!! Don’t play dumb like it’s surprise to you that great people do mistakes, and you delusionally think they mustn’t at all!!!
Thanks bro…the more you know…💫
You have to HAVE TO check this song out live, thier energy is incredible along with fear of the dark
From their 80s concert.
@@Noksivs yes!!
Fuck no,so boring
No Janick and no Nicko c'mon
And the interaction with the audians is way better in the Flight 666 performance
Live after death concert
Definitely live!
I can't believe people are still just discovering this awesome band, this album is now 40 years young! Up The Irons 🤘🏼
I've been listening to Iron Maiden since 1982, at the age of 15. To give you a complete list of Iron Maiden recommendations, see my list below. This is considered classic Heavy Metal.
Iron Maiden is:
Bruce Dickinson - Vocals Born: August 7, 1958 (age 63 years) Started with Iron Maiden in 1981, left in 1993 and rejoined in 1999 and present singer
Steve Harris - Bassist and Founder Born: March 12, 1956 (age 66 years), Started the band in 1975 and has never left
Dave Murray - Guitarist Born: December 23, 1956 (age 65 years), 1976-1977, 1978- present
Adrian Smith - Guitarist Born: February 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1980-1990, 1999-present
Janick Gers - Guiarist Born: January 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1990 - present
Nicko McBrain - Drums Born: June 5, 1952 (age 70 years), 1982 - present
Highlight of songs I'd recommend are:
From Iron Maiden------
Phantom of the Opera - A must for live version
Strange World (this one will be totally different Iron Maiden)
From Killers ------
Murders in the Rue Morgue (Very loosely influenced by Edgar Allen Poe's short story, a story of a fugitive being sought for murder)
Genghis Khan (an instrumental - perfect for air drumming)
Innocent Exile (continues the theme of Murders in the Rue Morgue of an unjustly accused fugitive)
Killers (A journey into the twisted mind of a deranged killer)
Prodigal Son(about a repentant man reminiscent of the prodigal son parable found in Luke 15 of the bible)
Purgatory(lyrics of song read like a poem)
Drifter (focuses on the possibility of new beginnings)
From The Number of the Beast------
Invaders (It graphically depicts the violence and horror of a defense against a Viking invasion)
The Prisoner (based on the UK television series that ran briefly in the late 1960’s)
22 Acacia Avenue (The continuation of Charlotte the Harlot)
The Number of the Beast (Inspired by a dream Bassist Steve Harris had after watching the movie the Omen2)
Run to the Hills (about the European arrival in America told from the perspective of both the oppressed Cree and the invading white soldiers)
Hallowed be Thy Name (about a man who is about to be put to death and what he goes through) *** This song
From Piece of Mind------
Where Eagles Dare (based on an Alistair Maclean novel, (1967), and film (1968) about a WWII rescue of an American general from a Nazi stronghold in the Bavarian Alps
Revelations (Starts with the Hymnal from Oh God of Earth and Alter, the next two verses on the Hindu philosophy, the third verse in Yoga a snake called Kundalini that lives at the base of your spinal cord, during meditation a spiritual entity is created symbolizing the transcendental union with God)
Flight of Icarus (loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Icarus)
The Trooper (based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854,which took place during the Crimean War)
To Tame a Land (the song relays the story of Paul Atreides, Paul Muad'Dib, from the book Dune by Frank Herbert)
From Powerslave------
Aces High (about aircraft dog fighting between the British and German fighter pilots of WWII)
2 Minutes to Midnight - About the Doomsday clock for the End of the World
Back in The Village (The continuation of the song The Prisoner)
Powerslave (about an arrogant pharaoh in his dying hours, he can't understand why he's about to die and fights it in vain)
Rime of the Ancient Mariner - (From the poem of the same name by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (story about about an ocean voyage)
From Somewhere in Time-------
Wasted Years (A song about the admonition to appreciate the present and not to take things for granted)
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (based on a short story of Alan Sillitoe which was made into a 1962 film
Alexander the Great (About the story of Alexander the Great
From 7th Son of a 7th Son (a concept album)------
Infinite Dreams (Detailing someone who is tormented by paranormal dreams and nightmares)
The Evil That Men Do (Title taken from a quote in Shakespeare Julius Caesar but the song is unrelated)
The Clairvoyant (relates the reflections of the 7th Son of the 7th Son on his life and his powers)
From Fear of the Dark------
Wasting Love (About the emptiness of relationships without love. Another Maiden ballad)
Fear of the Dark (About being afraid of the dark and the things in the dark that might be there - absolute a live performance for this one)
From Brave New World------
The Wicker Man (about the apathy of our modern society and our egotistic disinterest of what is happening until something happens to us)
Ghost of the Navigator (The lyrics are a metaphor of life, with the ship sailing west towards the setting sun representing death)
Brave New World (Loosely based on the 1932 novel by Aldous Huxley)
Dream of Mirrors (Yet another song about reoccurring and maybe premonitory dreams)
Out of the Silent Planet (Supposedly inspired by the 1956 science -fiction film Forbidden Planet)
From Dance of Death------
No More Lies (The lyrics deal with someone knows his time has come with the possibility of reincarnation)
Dance of Death (Orinally inspired by Ingmar Bergman's 1957 film The Seventh Seal - Another one to do as a live performance)
Paschendale (about the Battle of Passchendaele during WWI)
From A Matter of Life and Death------
Brighter than a Thousand Suns (About the dawn of the nuclear bomb age)
The Longest Day (about the WWII Normandy Invasion)
Out of the Shadows (About being born)
Lot of recommendations to leave out their best song, Wrathchild, with Dianno on vocals
@@Christatum411 Well, best is different for everyone, but yes, need to add that one. Thanks Chris.
I also like Running Free from the first
Out of the Shadows is about being born. Dickinson literally said that.
Run to the Hills has nothing to do with "Anglo-Saxon" invaders. You're 700 years off and on the wrong continent.
@@eq1373 Corrected, thanks.👍
How great is it to see her smile about this song?
this is the album that got me into metal back in the mid 80's when I was a little kid 🤘
Live versions of any metal song is honestly a way more different experience than the studio versions. But we totally appreciate that you want to listen to the studio! Andy you do whatever you need to do Lily!
The singers name is Bruce Dickinson, also "Fear of the dark" is an amazing Iron Maiden song.
Is it possible that someone in the world does not know bruce dickinson?
@@Daemonarch2k6 good ole “air raid siren”.
Absolutely one of my top 5 ever!!! The best voice in the business....and the drummer ain't bad...
When you know you time is close at hand, maybe then you'll begin to understand life down there is just a strange illusion. Always loved that lyric
yo Lilly!! bless you for checking this out! Love this band. Loving you and this reaction right now. Maiden has historically been one of the great live shows ever!!!
Lead singer is Bruce Dickenson. He is quite unique and has an amazing voice and always so theatrical and energetic on stage - still going at it at 65! (He also is a pilot and flies their touring jumbo jet). I'm going to see them LIVE here in California in a few weeks. That will 6 times for me. Can't wait!
Other amazing songs by Maiden to check out:
Aces High
The Trooper
Fear of the Dark (Live in Brazil)
Flight of Icarus
Power Slave
The Prisoner.
Other bands with his style of voice that you loved: Queensryche ("Eyes of a Stranger"), and Dream Theatre ("Pull Me Under")
This song and The Wicker Man are what got me into maiden back in 2003
Amazing reaction my friend Lilly!!....In 2017, the music world was shocked by the bursting onto the scene of a 22-year-old singer named Dimash Kudaibergen, who performed on the famous Chinese competition show for professional singers called “The Singer”... It was just It was necessary for this young man to make his first appearance, making a cover of one of the most difficult songs in the world, a famous French composition called "S.O.S. D'un Terrien En Détresse", to be considered from that moment on as the best singer in the entire planet....No one in the musical field had ever seen a human being, being able to reach vocal ranges above 7 octaves and several semitones, that is, all 88 keys of a digital piano, which reaches a little more than 7 octaves and as if that weren't enough, sing the more than 12 languages...Since then all kinds of experts (Vocal coach, analysts, singing teachers, youtubers, reactors, etc.) have dedicated themselves to reviewing their presentations to try to understand how someone can sing this way...The incredible thing is that that presentation in China was in 2017 and 5 years have passed since then, but what Dimash has done in these 5 years is to further improve his wide vocal range, which is currently practically above of the 8 octaves... The Covid pandemic stopped his concerts worldwide, all with tickets sold in just seconds, via the internet, but at the same time it ended up catapulting him to the top of popularity worldwide...Anyway, since I think you are one of those reactors who have not yet met this impressive singer, here is the link of that presentation in China in 2017, with the song S.O.S. and I would like you to mention my name as the person who recommended him to you...You have to be prepared because you ar going to receive an avalanche of views, comments and new subscribers....I leave you one more recent video than the others, so it does not have the same number of views as the previous ones, which have millions of views, but it is a more complete video, with an intro, subtitles in several languages and with the improved quality of audio and sound....ruclips.net/video/bDX3FhmyNac/видео.html
I'm 49 and I grew up with three older sisters who between them brought me up in the late 70's to mid 80's musically with a combination of classic rock, metal, indie, alternative, punk and new wave. The first live band I ever saw was Maiden at the NEC, Birmingham, UK back in 1988 when I was 15. They blew me away and they are definitely one of the all-time greats of metal. This song in particular is truly one of my all-time favourite heavy metal songs. It has everything! Slow build up, tension, drama, theatrics, high notes, low notes, Bruce Dickinson hanging on in there for really bloody long notes. Superb lyrics. Amazing guitar solo. Fabulous guitar harmonies between Adrain Smith and Dave Murray. Cracking drumming from the late, great Clive Burr (before the long running legend Nicko McBrain took over the sticks). The master and main man behind Maiden, Steve Harris driving it all with those filthy bass lines. It's just the absolute perfect heavy metal song to me. I know others may well disagree. This is just purely my own opinion :) It's great to see the younger generation still having huge love for classic bands like these :)
Awesome you're getting into Maiden, Lil! At the time of the "Number Of The Beast" recording, the band's lineup consisted of Bruce Dickenson on vocals, Dave Murray & Adrian Smith on guitars, Steve Harris on bass, and Clive Burr on drums. "Run To The Hills" is my personal fave from the NOTB album, but dang near every track off their next album, "Piece of Mind," is a no-miss banger!
Yeah iron maiden is really good I wasn’t that into him as a teenager I was in the more heavier stuff but they are definitely an excellent band I had the joy of seeing in a few times and they are absolutely amazing live
IM's signature song. The album was a landmark for heavy metal and changed music forever. They practically invented the sing along for heavy metal.
Tons of hits to check out (maybe more than Metallica). Just look up the most popular (too many to list). My favs include Wasted Years, The Number of the Beast Powerslave, Aces High, & Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
No, The Number of the Beast is.
@@eq1373 Initially, yes. But HBTN has long since taken over that title. But good point.
I love the way Bruce holds his notes in this song, such a powerful voice.
girl I feel proud that the next generation appreciate this music
Been a fan 22 yrs now and it was one of the most wonderful journeys ever in terms of music. Glad you enjoyed listening to them and it seems you got Maidenized..
Good to see your getting in to the roots of metal music and you have some good Reactions too some of my favorite bands and songs. Keep up the good work.
Greatest metal band of all time. Check out Aces High, Where Eagles Dare, Somewhere in Time, The Evil That Men Do, The Trooper, Powerslave… okay you know what, this list is going to be too long… just check out all their 80s stuff. I don’t know much beyond their 80s work. Their first two albums have a different singer, they changed drummers after this album and Nicko McBrain has been their drummer ever seen. Their most consistent lineup is Steve Harris on bass, Dave Murray on guitar, Bruce Dickinson vocals, Nicko McBrain on drums, Adrian Smith on guitar. And they’re all in the band now. This is such a fun band to be into, and that goes beyond their music… so become familiar with Eddie 😆
Love The Evil that men do
Yes their 80s stuff is timeless, but their 90s and 2000's stuff is absolutely incredible as well.
Check out: Lord of the Flies, The Clansman, The Wicker Man, For the Greater Good of God, Raimaker, and Stratego.
Iron Maiden released their 17th album Senjutsu last year and are currently on a world tour supporting it. Check them out. You might just reconnect with an old friend.
Up the Irons!
I've seen them 6 times and they never disappoint. The 80's and 90's, they didn't put on a show,, they put on a theatrical production. Greatest live band for me, personally.
As a Maiden fan I really enjoyed this video. rock on!
greetings from Milan, Italy
Her excitement when the shit starts to kick in gave me a chuckle, cause I remember having the same reaction 20 years ago.
That is an awesome some from and incredibly awesome band. I love Iron Maiden and am glad you liked it. UP THE IRONS.
Bruce Dickenson, also known as the Human Air Raid Siren because of his vocal range and power. He retired from being a pilot but when he was still flying he worked on his stamina for the live shows by rollerskating around the runway and sing the ENTIRE concert set at full power!
He flies the plane when they are on tour
@@emt5330 he doesn't anymore, he said so himself in an interview earlier this year
Interesting to see a young person experiening the music of my youth...i'm 58 and have been a fan of maiden since 1980 and the first album when i was 16.
When this music came out heavy metal was a very underground music and the new wave from the UK like Maiden was just so fresh and full of energy that no other genre had at the time , Maiden changed my life and i played in metal bands for years and even though music has changed these guys never shifted from their focus to play honest music ....cheers from New Zealand
I just saw them live on September 15th in Tulsa, this was on their set, absolutely phenomenal, you must see them live!!!
Got my tix for next june in Hannover/Germany. UP THE IRONS!
bruce dickerson is a badass, man still sings at the same level and emotion as he did when he was young. iron maiden will always have their place in metal hearts
the live version from the flight 666 concert/documentary is a MUST that entire show rocks. and Bruce Dickenson, the lead singer, is the pilot of their tour plane "Flight 666"
One of my favorite songs from iron Maiden
This is one of the best live bands around, their live stuff is a hole different experience 🤘
They played the damn WHEELS off that song there, smashed it, tore every piece of frickin' fur off it. Last I heard it was spotted wobbling around, on bare rims, not an ounce of fur on it, and absolutely crushed to beejeezus.
Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner Live!!! Gogogo!!
You are digging into the roots of metal. Great stuff 🤘
Let me tell you, doesnt matter which song you listen from them. They got 100+ incredible songs which i wish i thought the same for other groups. Unfortunately there isnt a group in my opinion with more than 15-20 great songs, and this guys have over a hundred (for me, in my opinion). I recommend you listen to as much of their music as you can, you will be glad you found them. Every song gets better as well with more listens. There are sone of them you might hear and like, and after a few listens you will start to love it! Up the Irons!
Avenged Sevenfold has easily more than 20 amazing songs IMO. I'm a huge fan of them and their musical knowledge and boldness.
Interestingly enough, they were hugely influenced by Iron Maiden, Metallica and guns and roses.
If there is one album that reminds me of Iron Maiden is City of Evil
@@w122ArD ill listen to them and see if i can agree with you. I hope i can like 20 of their songs, that would he great, i know i like 2 so far
Would fall asleep to this cassette tape in junior high school.
Number of the beast also.
Rock in Rio will blow your mind. Awesome concert
I get to see them for the first time at the BOK center. I'm 53 and my 26 year old Daughter cant wait
Great reaction! If you want to listen to more Maiden here are a few recommendations:
Powerslave
Children of the Damned
The Trooper
Wasted Years
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Wasting Love
Aces High
Also, you might find that in all of their album covers there’s a “mummy” (though his appearance might change) that’s their mascot, his name is Eddie!
The best band mascot ever 🤘
Eddie never dies I love the cover arts on the albums
I think you forgot Ghost of the Navigator, The Clairvoyant, and Dance of the Dead.
For a more comprehensive list check out my list.
Everything you listen to by iron maiden should be live!! All of it!!
The old live version of this is incredible!!
Great song. Great album. Seventh son of a seventh son is also a masterpiece. Hell. They're all great with Dickinson on vocals.
All of the albums up to and including 7th are Brilliant... after that it gets a bit wonky
I remember this album when it came out, I was in 9th grade and the guys in my shop class where playing this cassette every day….it didn’t take long I was hooked, I became a metal head, my whole attitude and life changed…Iron Maiden has the best of everything from the singer, the bass guitarist and 2 excellent lead guitarist who play in perfect harmony together, there is no particular song to recommend but this song is one of my all time favorites, I would recommend the Live after Death album…every song is great!!
Maiden still going, still touring, new album dropped last year, still putting on amazing shows. Rime of the ancient mariner, Alexander the great, Nomad, Hell on earth, Paschendale, Talisman to name just a few. Can’t really go wrong with Maiden.
Check out their 1982 live performance of this song. Its a flawless performance
You should watch them live it is awesome.
Well done, Lilly! You pay atenttion to the lyrics!! Amazing!! Plese react to "Keeper of the seventh key" from the german band HELLOWEEN, creators of Power Metal. Greatings from Argentina!!!
Iron Maiden is a classic heavy metal band from the UK, and they have gotten more prog-oriented metal these last 2 decades... Steve Harris (bass) formed the band in 1975... Harris wrote 'Hallowed be thy name' as an ode to a man's final hour before his execution, not as a religious statement, but more about his final thoughts about his faith... it came out in 1982 on Maiden's 3rd album 'The number of the beast'. The band on this recording was Bruce Dickinson (vocals), Dave Murray & Adrian Smith (guitars), Steve Harris (bass) and (the late) Clive Burr (drums)... Burr was replaced by Nicko McBrain (drums) in 1983... Clive Burr passed away from MS in 2013.
Iron Maiden was formed in London, UK by bassist Steve Harris in 1975 after he had started writing original songs, but couldn't convince a band to play them, cos they were complicated pieces of music w/ time changes and prog elements. Iron Maiden would be his vehicle for performing his songs. They were a bar and club band for years and went through various members from 1975 to 1979... Dave Murray (guitar) would join in 1976 and became a permanent member by 1977... Paul Di'Anno (vocals) joined in 1977 w/ drummer Doug Sampson. Iron Maiden was finally signed in 1979, just as Sampson left the band... Clive Burr (drums) and Dennis Stratton (guitar) were added to the line-up and recorded the first Iron Maiden album in 1980.
Maiden's manager got a local artist Derek Riggs for the first album cover of a shriveled ghoul in the dark streets of London w/ hollow eyes - that became Iron Maiden's mascot 'Eddie the head'... and was used on every Maiden album cover (and singles & t-shirts) in different iterations.
The first Iron Maiden album shocked everyone by going top 5 in the UK... Adrian Smith (guitar) replaced Dennis Stratton for the next album 'Killers' in 1981, w/ veteran producer Martin Birch working w/ Maiden in the studio. The band played the US and Japan for the first time... However, vocalist Paul Di'Anno was burning out on drugs and alcohol while touring and parted ways w/ Maiden in '81.
Bruce Dickinson (vocals) joined for Maiden's 3rd album 'The number of the beast' in 1982, and the band's popularity skyrocketed as the album hit the UK charts at #1 and went platinum in the US... Nicko McBrain (drums) replaced Clive Burr in 1983 for the 'Piece of mind' album... Iron Maiden were now headlining arenas and delivering platinum selling records going into 1984 w/ the 'Powerslave' album, and touring everywhere they could, including South America for the first time. The band issued the live album 'Live after death' in 1985.
Maiden returned in 1986 w/ 'Somewhere in time' and were more popular than ever... but the band's internal conflicts were beginning. After the 'Seventh son of a seventh son' album in 1988, guitarist Adrian Smith left the band.
In 1990, the band replaced Smith w/ Janick Gers (guitar) and released 'No prayer for the dying' ... but Maiden's popularity in the 90's was starting to wane in the US... the album 'Fear of the dark' in 1992 marked the last album w/ producer Martin Birch. It went to #1 on the UK charts. But in 1993, vocalist Bruce Dickinson announced that he was leaving the band for a solo career.
Iron Maiden hired vocalist Blaze Bayley and recorded the rather dark album 'The X Factor' in 1995, but in the wake of 90's grunge and alternative rock, Maiden's brand of metal was not in demand and the record was a commercial disappointment... Fans also did not approve of Blaze Bayley's vocal style that was different from Dickinson's. The next album 'Virtual XI' in 1998 was their poorest-selling record of Maiden's career.
In 1999, the decision was made to fire Blaze Bayley... Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith expressed interest in coming back, so both rejoined Iron Maiden that year and announced a reunion tour, making Iron Maiden a 3-guitar band for the first time w/ Dave Murray, Janick Gers and Adrian Smith... Their 2000 album 'Brave new world' was a huge comeback for Iron Maiden.
Since then, Iron Maiden has issued more records that have hit the US and UK charts as their fanbase grew once again, all over the world... Their music was also becoming more challenging w/ longer prog elements. They released the albums 'Dance of death' (2003)... 'A matter of life and death' (2006)... 'The Final Frontier' (2010).
While recording the album 'The book of souls' in 2014, vocalist Bruce Dickinson had to be treated for oral cancer... The album was released in 2015, but Maiden would not tour until 2016, after Bruce Dickinson got a clean bill of health.
In 2021, Iron Maiden released their newest album 'Senjutsu' and are on the road celebrating 40+ years of the band's career.
@William schaft and that he's an Olympic quality fencer as well....
Seeing Iron Maiden live is like watching a Heavy Metal opera.
oh yeah, rock is right up your alley! The explanation of your analysis clear and concise.
Bruce Dickinson the "Air Raid Siren" \m/
Congratulations on hearing your first Iron Maiden song. You have opened yourself up to an amazing new chapter in your life!
Iron Maiden's "Caught Somewhere In Time" is one of my favourites. :)
This band was awesome when I saw live
Number of the Beast!!!!! and Fear of the Dark!!!!!
This album " Number of The Beast " &
Judas Priest " Screaming For Vengance"
Cemented the term Heavy Metal as a genre in the States. The term existed prior but this was the moment that really separated it. Both came out at the same time. 82 ( both band's toured together)
Suggestions
Iron Maiden-
1) Run to Hills
2) The Prisoner
Judas Priest
1) The Hellion / Electric Eye
2) Screaming for Vengance
Hey so awesome to see you. Im from Sweden and back in 89' i was vacationing with my family 9 years old and bought my first CD in a store somewhere i didnt even have a CD player HAHA. But heck that CD was Iron Maiden's "The number of the beast" album and did i learn those lyrics inside and out those weeks we were camping? Hell yes.In fact the first time i heard that album i reacted just like you did to this song. It was epic and so was your reaction. Good one Lilly and im subbing you. Cheers from Sweden. If i could point you into a epic direction id say to see DIO - Stargazer.....youl get millions of views.
The Number of the Beast was the 1st heavy metal album I ever owned. Got it on cassette in 1989. I still have it in 2023.
One of the amazing qualities of Iron Maiden and the trained voice of Bruce Dickinson that you can also get the lyrics at the live versions!
The bass line is Epic, as always
Iron Maiden must be live
And just like that another maiden fan is born 🤘
Incredible song and album💯
You have listened to greatness!
Did you notice that the song seems a bit samish till he sings "catch my soul, it's willing to fly away..." then takes off with the crazy soloing - that's a deliberate stylistic move, mirroring the restrictions of his prison cell and subsequent release of the soul upon hanging. Great song.
welcome to my Metalworld for more than 40 years - i' m 54 years old and love this music , the Best Music on this Planet , check up this Song live 40 years later
The lead singer is Bruce Dickenson and he is a classically trained opera singer who moved into the metal genre
Just bought tickets to see them at the end of this month
I envy you for the fantastic opportunity to discover all this stuff completely new!
Hey 👋!!!They have a creature who’s name is Eddie and he’s on every cd cover..Eddie is a time traveler and travels through out time and changes…
1:24 Actually, Lilly Jane, Metallica drew inspiration from this song, and not Iron Maiden from Metallica, because Maiden's album was released two years prior to Metallica's one. So you'd better make researches before saying something, Iron Maiden are a waaay better band, this song of theirs has had dozens of covers, it's easily the most influential metal song ever, and METALLICA knew this very well in 1984, when they released Ride the Lightning, which contains For whom the bell tolls
amazing album, their last album with original drummer Clive Burr RIP (Clive isn't the first maiden drummer but first recorded maiden drummer)
Singer- Bruce Dickinson
Guitarist- Dave Murray
Guitarist- Adrian Smith
Drums- Clive Burr
Bassist- Steve Harris
Megadeath - a tout le monde, it will hit you right in the feels
USSR, 1983, Brezhnev died recently, I studied in the 7th grade, with great difficulty I bought a disc Iron Maiden from the son of an engineer working abroad for 70 rubles, a lot of money at that time. And a new world opened up before me.
as i'm watching this they had an ad showing iron maidens commemorative stamps with royal mail, i've got them already. 🙂🙂🙂
Actually the song covers the 5 stages of grief. Ending with acceptance (''Yeah, Hallowed be thy name'').
Nailed. it. Thanks Lily
Amazing as always!
I suggest you find a live concert on RUclips and check it out. Their energy and passion is simply off the charts. One of the top live bands ever.
Iron Maiden is great and good reaction! Iron maiden should be reacted to live videos, so much better live :)
Great reaction Lilly. Today there's Iron Maiden live at Rock in Rio 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🤟🏼🤟🏼... Gojira, Bullet for my Valletine and Sepultura also play today.
Worth noting Hallowed Be Thy Name was released in 1982 and For Whom the Bell Tolls was a 1984 release.
I remember when this hit the record stores. I knew all the words after about a month and the music was pretty heavy. I never thought about the meaning of those word nor how or why the tempo builds. I knew this was entertainment and that's as far as it went.
Great job with your reaction to Hallowed Be Thy Name from Iron Maiden and yes you definitely need to check out the live performance of this song. And the title tack to the Album Number of The Beast .
Bruce can sing one note longer than I can actually hold my breath for.
This song it's usually their closing theme on 99% of their live shows since 1982.
Welcome to the Maiden family!
You should watch their documentary movie “Iron Maiden-Flight 666” based on their 2008 world tour…its f****n incredible 🤘
this is the soundtrack of my teenage years -the 80's. Up The Irons \m/
Lead singer is Bruce Dickinson. One of the greatest voices in rock (metal) history. Not only trained in classical opera but has a commercial pilot's licenses for 737, 747, and 757!!
Doing live reactions to maiden is a must.
Fear of the dark in rio is a good one to start with.
Also this live makes the song really shine
Keep up maiden reactions. Their library is huge.
UP THE IRONS. !!!!!
Outstanding band! ❤❤❤❤❤
LJ Glad you are getting into some Metal🤘
So wish she could of heard this when it was first released. Maiden became rock gods on this one! NOTB was a massive game changer!
So good to see your reaction to maiden, can't wait till you hear more... Especially rime of the ancient mariner, dear of the dark, paschendale and up to there newest., Writing on the wall..
Up the Irons!!!
I believe this is what they call *POWER METAL*
And Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in contrast with the heaviness and dissonance prevalent, for example, in extreme metal. Power metal bands usually have anthem-like songs with fantasy-based subject matter and strong choruses, thus creating a theatrical, dramatic and emotionally "powerful" sound.
The term was first used in the mid-1980s and refers to two different but related styles:
According to what I dug up, the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal,
a later, more widespread and popular style based in Europe (especially Scandinavia, Germany, Greece, Spain, and Italy, South America (especially Brazil and Argentina) and East Asia with a lighter, more melodic sound and frequent use of keyboards.
British bands like Iron Maiden, brought epic and melodic sensibility to metal, creating anthemic, singalong music, an approach widely embraced by modern power metal musicians. The emergence of the early German power-metal scene in particular was made possible by Scorpions and Accept. Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen made a significant impact on many future power metal guitarists, with his accurate and fast neo-classical style. His bandmate Jens Johansson modernized the keyboard sound of Deep Purple's Jon Lord, which was further incorporated into the genre. Manowar's mythological sword and sorcery lyrics influenced a number of power metal bands.
Throughout the early 1980s especially in the years 1982 and 1983, a US power metal style first emerged from traditional heavy metal, the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), and thrash/speed metal influences. The exact first origin is often contested, but bands such as Cirith Ungol, Jag Panzer, Manilla Road, Omen, Riot, Savatage, and Warlord are thought to have influenced the earliest development of the style.[7][8]
More concretely, in 1987 German band Helloween released their second album, Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I, cited by AllMusic as "a landmark recording that remains arguably the single most influential power metal album to date. Its volatile combination of power and melody would inspire an entire generation of metal bands".[9] This release influenced a European power metal style to evolve, which proliferated throughout the globe and since the start of the 1990s is still the most commonly heard style of power metal.
Run to the hills. The story telling is incredible both lyrically and musically.
Up the Irons! More Maiden please!
Absolutely you should check them out live. Personally I like the 2008 in Toronto video. Fun fact Bruce has his pilots license and you see him piloting "the company's private jet" in this vid😁
One thing you'll find out about Maiden is that their lyrics are HIGHLY narrative, and many of their songs tell a story, often steeped in history and mythology (Aces High, for instance, is about the Battle of Britain during WWII).