I first started listening the band in1982. Now..my grown up kids do it with me. And even my grandkid is already stomping his little foot on Iron Maiden. Greetings from Brazil!!
I fail to see why 80s artists would ever be embarrassed looking back at what they wore back in the day. If anything, it's the artists of today who should be embarrassed about not looking nearly as cool. In fact, these days you have to look far and wide to find a contemporary artist that doesn't look downright lame.
Facts...those people today making fun of 80´s and 90´s people because of their look isn´t aware people in the future gonna laugh at them. Remember that 2000+ "kids" 😅
@@mattiaspersson9560 It's one of the best feelings in the world, when you realize that people of the future will do that - and you don't give a shit. 😁 Breaking free from impossible expectations is incredibly liberating.
@@KoalityReactions I'm from Sweden. With us, it has never gone away. You still meet people - not merely 80s survivors either - in "denim, studs and leather" heavy metal gear, and/or big hair glam & sleaze outfits Mötley Crüe style. Not to mention, we have a plethora of new, talented and successful bands from both genres. Ironically, there is no such thing as a contemporary grunge movement: contrary to popular belief, 80s music wasn't killed off by grunge, we merely had to wait for grunge to kill off itself and bands like Hammerfall to reintroduce 80s esthetics with a vengeance in the late 90s.
You don't just get awesome music with Iron Maiden, you get a history lesson, a lot of their songs deal with history & mythology. Iron Maiden have had 3 singers; Paul D'anno, Blaze Bayley & Bruce Dickinson, Bruce is by far the longest serving. Maiden started out in the late 70's and are still going strong today, and they're still awesome live. You choose the right version to react to btw.. Great reaction. 👍🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well, to be quite specific, Iron Maiden have RECORDED with three singers, but all in all they've had five. Paul Day (later to join the Sweet) and Dennis Wilcock were the two singers who preceded Paul Di'Anno. Steve Harris is the only member that has been in literally every incarnation of Iron Maiden.
I love it that you are enjoying this so much. Iron Maiden are quite simply one of the best bands in rock history. Enjoy the ride. Once you start you will never want to get off🤘
Oh this is fantastic! Simply epic! Classic motifs from the past! I love it when the cathedral on guitars is played in intervals. Amazing atmosphere! And of course the beautiful Jenna is with us again) Beautiful video❤
I saw them live in 1987, when I was17. Thanks for explaining what "shred" is 😊. Normal people didn't dress like that unless they were artsy types, or musicians. Thanks for giving them respect 🙏
So glad you picked this version, definitely the best! This era of late 70s-early 80s is primo British Metal era. Judas Priest and Maiden were in a class by themselves. The showmanship is just off the charts.
Iron Maiden has been around for over 40 years. Nobody writes songs like them and Nobody sounds like them. They sound live exactly like they sound on their albums, they're that good.
Maiden are legends, and I love their music. As a fan of the NWOBHM sound (Maiden, Priest etc.), I'm always on the lookout for modern bands that play that style of metal. A couple of years ago, I discovered LOVEBITES, a Japanese, all-female band that are clearly heavily influenced by Maiden, and are elite musicians. Maybe you'll like them, maybe not, but here is a link to one of their live songs so you can judge for yourself. ua-cam.com/video/bgAxpEpEcno/v-deo.html
Saw the lads on that same tour at the 1982 U.K. Reading Rock Festival. Bruce Dickinson was such an unexpected but wonderful replacement for singer Paul DiAnno. This here is maybe their best rendition of "Hallowed Be Thy Name" ever recorded. Greetings from Belgium.
Definitely one of the best Bruce performances ever captured on video. Luckily this show and tour captured in quality video. Most bands weren't during this time sadly. (I actually saw them 5 times on the American debut tour. Life changing and beyond words (for a young kid :) One of them a famous show that helped break them in America thar Bruce still mentions sometimes. (Navy Pier show, Chicago. 2-3k people expected. I think turnout was 30k people . Pure insanity. This vid is the closest to that show so I have a soft spot for this vid and Hammersmith show video
Hi Koality.. Up the Irons!! Such a great band with so many awesome songs and albums.. So glad you came back to them and thank you for doing this track... So many memories of an awesome misspent youth Lol Such an Iconic band.. This is my favorite version. They have inspired so many musiciens and bands over the years. One of my favorite bands, Lovebites. has a very strong Maiden influence. Hard to believe 5 beautiful Japanese ladies all under or just over 5' would be inspired by Iron maiden. One of Lovebites founders Miho their original bass player (recently parted with the band and replaced by 20 year old Fami bass virtuoso) Is inspired by Steve Harris the founder of Iron maiden. She holds her bass low down and plays with her fingers like he does. Their combination of Midori and Miyako on twin lead guitars give the same feel to their music as did Dave Murray and Adrian Smith to Iron maiden with their intricate, blistering, contrasting solos. They have written and produced a dedication song to Iron maiden called the Crusade I can't post the link for you but here is the tab for your UA-cam search bar if you want to watch it - Lovebites - The Crusade [Live in Tokyo 2021] (ENG/SPA SUBS) It's a cracker!! Thanks again for the reaction to the magnificent Irons.. Best wishes to you as always from France..
@@metalmark1214 Hi. Yes, they excite me in the same way the Iron's did when they first came onto the scene. So many great bands from Japan .. So much music so little time. Have you checked out Nemophila, Aldious and Band maid? Sure you must have, so much great music from these four bands, I. Hardly have time for anything else.. 😂
The exceptional level of 1982 coordination and communication to ensure that nobody is wearing the same wrist band is impeccable!!! Details like that let you know they were never big into... ahem... partying.
I my teen years was in the 80s lol .. YES, I look back and think WTH ? It was a big change from starting my teenage years in the late 70s to being in my 20s in the 90s .. 70s , 80s, and 90s was such a change in music ,hair style, and the way we dressed. Iron maiden was definitely before their time. Going to one of their concerts was a bunch of things rapped up into one from a rock concert to a Broadway play to a musical performance. They were brilliant musicians. One of the greatest rock bands ever with awsome concept albums. I'm 55 now but you can still see me head banging in my car to iron maiden, minus the hair of course 😂
Great to see you back to Maiden Jenna, great reaction as always! Going back to the earlier days is really a great move, if you’re the right age (like me) it brings back some great memories. I saw them a bit later in 1998 at Donnington, it was an amazing experience 🤘🏻 Bruce is the greatest rock singer from that era beyond any shadow of a doubt, amazing vocal talent! More please, Dance of death would be great! 🌹
Oh yeah ! Iron Maiden is the top of the English Rock tree for straight ahead Rock Music :) They did have another singer which has been mentioned (Paul Di'Anno) Bruce Dickinson is a very talented guy ,not only is he a Rock Singer but he is a Qualified Airline Pilot who has flown for commercial Airline companies ,he even fly's Iron Maidens own chartered tour Airline 'Ed Force One' and he was an Olympic Fencing Medallist .He has won two World Championship silver medals (1998, 1999) and two European bronze medals (1995, 1997) and was 5th in the 2000 Olympics. Another of the bands that i have seen more than once live , once at Donnington in 98 and London in 2020 ,so many tracks to choose for another review of Iron Maiden ,but as mentioned 'Dance of Death' is a good one ha!
Bruce was part of the National English Fencing Team, but he never went to the Olympics, let alone win a medal. That's just a myth. He fenced against an Olympic medallist in 2013, as part of a warm-up session. That's it.
Thanks for another great reaction to Iron Maiden👍🏻This was the definitive version we all suggested on your last reaction to them. I thought you'd like it and I'm glad you did. It's really entertaining watching your journey through their music. You could call it your "maiden voyage"😂The music is every bit as important as the lyrics, as you said. Maiden are masters at setting the scene and creating an atmosphere and Bruce is fantastic at telling the story. If you liked this one, I would suggest you might also like Dance of Death live En Vivo or The Rime of the Ancient Mariner live flight 666. If you fancy something different, you could try Alexander the Great studio version. Keep making us all smile and.......Up the Irons!!!
This is why Maiden and Nightwish are my favorite bands, The musicians are top level, just utterly amazing, But more importantly the subject matter of the lyrics are incredible, Its like a musical audio book, Alot of bands have shitty lyrics but those 2 bands in my opinion take me on a journey with each song.
Great reaction. As a 48 year old Iron Maiden fan (and a fan of the band since I was 12) is a pleasure to see people listening to their songs for the first time and realising how good they are. I started playing the bass guitar thanks to Mr. Steve Harris. You should listen to The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, another masterpiece from Iron Maiden. Greetings from Brazil.
My first concert was in 1982 and it was Iron Maiden opening for Judas Priest. I went to see Maiden because I had bought their Number of the Beast the month before the show solely because of the album cover art and loved their music. Maiden more than held their own against the mighty Priest that night and I knew Maiden was going to be special. I just never thought they would still tearing it up on stages around the world in 2023 and soon to be 2024.
Maiden is my favorite band of all time, and this is easily one of their best songs. I was born a year after this album was released and I grew up on this stuff. Glad to see so many different people from different backgrounds appreciating classic heavy metal. 'Pantera - Cemetery Gates' is a great metal reaction for vocals if you get around to it. And obviously Maiden reactions put a smile on my face too.
Great reaction and thanks for sharing. This is a story of a man facing death for his own actions. He is going thru stages of grief and his anger at God. The last bars of the song are an imitation of a hanging man kicking his feet. You can hear the song build in tempo as his heart is racing as he realizes he is getting closer and closer to death. In the end, he cries out for God and redemption. Chris
If you watch the crowd you realize unlike most Iron Maiden concerts where you see the crowd singing with the song. This concert actually came out a few days before this album and song were released. Most of the Crowd had never seen Bruce sing and had not heard the new songs on the new album. Before Bruce, they had a singer who was more punk oriented. So watching the crowd see Bruce and what Iron Maiden was becoming was a joy. I got to see them on this concert tour and have since seen them during 5 different decades including last year for my 5th decade. They are just amazing musicians and even with Bruce fighting throat cancer he nailed his performances. His voice isn't the same, but he gave it all for us. I would still pay to see them again. Chris
Yes, Iron Maiden did have others singers. Before Bruce there was Paul Di'Anno, you should check out their performance of "Phantom of the opera" with Paul, it's great !
Yes it is Bruce singing !! I think that for a older man (became 66 years old on august 7 / 2024) and the fact that he has gone through cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, then he sounds great, don't you agree? Bruce is an ICON and so is the rest of the band members of Iron Maiden, he has great breath control and voice control. One thing that makes his voice even better, that is if you realize that he had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes. A lump “the size of a golf ball” was found on the back of his tongue and still he can sing like that, wow right? Dickinson had the tumor removed in 2015. Since then, he’s noticed a world of difference. “When it went away, I guess there's a lot more space for the sound come out!,” the front man proclaimed. “Not to put too fine a point on it, but there's no more obstruction in the way, you know? So yeah, with the high notes I was like, ‘Wow! Whoosh!’ There's a lot more horsepower in some of the high notes, which is interesting.” Not to bad by a older guy, you might want to read about his throat cancer, right, so here is the link to it: faroutmagazine.co.uk/bruce-dickinson-iron-maiden-cancer-battle-im-lucky/ . Knowing that he is over 60 years here and the he already had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, that makes his voice even more amazing, right?
I’d say performances like this are why Iron Maiden became so successful rather than just a footnote in music history. For context in 1982 they were only just about to make it big with the number of the beast album that this track was from and yet you still got a show like this. The first two albums did quite well but it was this album (and the arrival of Bruce) where things really took off. It’s true that they were founded in 1975 but they played pub gigs then. I think 1980 saw their first proper album released, so things started happening at a pace from then onwards
Iron maiden, more so today, is like watching an opera show with how epic it is. The changes of the stage during the show, the giant monster (eddie) coming on the stage, the costumes, the backdrops. Its really something else that no other artist today does. Go back a few years, bruce flew the band, crew and fans from one location to the next between concerts. Theres just. Nothing quite like them
Differences between Iron Maiden in 1982 and Iron Maiden in 2023. The drummer was replaced not too long after this show due to 'creative differences' between him and Steve Harris - bassplayer, main songwriter, and ONLY ever present member of the band. Clive Burr (drummer in this show) died of complications from Multiple Scerosis in 2013, and Iron Maiden did benefit shows for him and his family, and MS research, so whatver differences there were leading up to him leaving the band the respect between them all never ended. Other than that, the main difference was a third guitarist (Janick Gers), who joined Iron Maiden in 1990 when Adrian Smith left. But when Adrian Smith came back they worked out a way to include all three guitarists instead of one replacing the other... Also, and this cannot be stressed enough - this performance was FORTY ONE years ago!
Absolute Banger! Maiden are the blueprint! Every band after them, were inspired by these Monsters of Metal. The clothes in the early 80’s, dare to be an individual, in a world full of sheep, 😊!
This is almost the same people as the Fear of the Dark video you watched except for the drummer and one guitarist. To keep a somewhat convoluted story short - the drummer here is Clive Burr. He was fired after this tour and replaced by Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer since. Janick Gers joined in 1990 and, to cut out a lot of again convoluted history, is now part of a 3 guitar system. The Fear of the Dark video has 6 members including Nicko and Janick. This one has 5 members including Clive and no Janick. But I’d recommend reading the history of the band, otherwise this comment would be twice as long as it already is!
back in these days every one in the band was more serious about their appearance on stage and their music, it took a lot of years until they loosened up and started having fun on stage, its very noticeable in this vid. check out The Clansman from Rock in Rio 2001 next. the entire concert is a much watch!
Time machine, reacting to Iron Maiden, isn´t it. Next, the most epic song of theirs, Rime Of The Ancient Mariner ! Do the 1985 live version, so your time machine jumps in between, you began with 2011 Fear Of The Dark, continued with 1982 Hallowed Be Thy Name, so it would be nice to end the triple with 1985 Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. It is a treat, believe me !!!
The song covers the 5 stages of grief.. 1) Denial - Can it be that there's some sort of error? 2) Anger (or in this case fear) - its not easy to stop from screaming. 3) Bargaining - Don't I believe that there never is an end? 4)Depression - Though the end is near, I'm not sorry. 5)Acceptance - Mark my words believe my soul lives on. Not many people seem to notice this. Also it is very clever the way its structured to have all 5 in a short space of time and in the right order... genius songwriting.
It's was so much fun then,,,, My first BIG concert was IRON MAIDEN (Copenhagen 1986, my age 15 yrs. ) Then Judas Priest, AC/DC., Ronnie James DIO, and ALL that happened in 1986, iI was 15 (16) yrs old (1986). . Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Accept. Disneyland after Dark. - AND a LOT of other DANISH artist... Thanks. 🍓♥💪 from Copenhagen Denmark. ✌
Fear of the dark was released in 1992. The three major lead singers are Paul Di''Anno(78-81), Bruce Dickinson(81-93 and 99 to present) and Blaze Bayley(94-99). The first lead singer was Paul Mario Day(75-76) and he was replaced by Dennis Wilcock(76-78).
I always considered "Hallowed Be Thy Name" to be Maiden's best song. They've come close, throughout the years, but never felt They've really topped it. And, I believe this was recorded prior to the actual album being released, so the entire audience was hearing it for the first time, as well. Legendary performance 🤘🤘
My 11yo self just lost his head - nailing the vocals to this song back then took SO long! Especially that held note!....and Bruce flies the Iron Maiden 747 - "Ed Force One"!..... pity the Air Traffic Controller who annoys him! ....more Maiden? Anything from "Seventh Son of a Seventh son" - I am one! something about this song - way back, a convict could be spared the gallows if they could quote the bible - but then only priests and the rich could read and write!
Paschendale would be awesome for you I'd think. Another story. About the battle of Paschendale during WW1. Many colour changes and in places quite haunting. Lyrics and performances are chef's kiss
I got to see (and Hear) Iron Maiden and Within Temptation last year at their last US tour date in Tampa FL. The show was beyond great. Bruce still has all that energy. He started out in a jail cell for this song. My favorite is "The Trooper" based loosely on "The Charge of the Light Brigade " by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. BTW I am 74 years old and still rockin'.
Lovely reaction, subscribed instantly hoping to see more Maiden from you. Infinite Dreams, Phantom Of the Opera, Sign of the Cross, those are from the three different singers Maiden had and you'll see how amazing they were and how they managed to bring their own touch to Maiden style. Have a nice day and stay safe.
GREAT REACTION!! So the album before this is called KILLERS and has a different singer and is every bit as phenomenal as this one; The Number Of The Beast! Two of my top 20 albums I think 🤔 Seen them on this tour not ever hearing about them. It was a SCORPION'S Blackout tour and Girls School opened the show. 3 bands, two of them legends for $8.50 😮. Awesome Reaction! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️
I was fortunate enough to see this tour in Portland, Oregon in 82' Girlschool, opened then Iron Maiden, and the Scorpions headlined still one of the best shows I've seen to date🤘
A lot of us in the crowd (and in high school, the mall, the arcade, parties, etc.) Also dressed like that. ;-) It was a culture and a fashion trend for a long time. Good pick. Long live Eddie. 🤟
Saw them twice in early 80’s. Awesome experience. I love these guys . They really rock. I think my favorite album is piece of mind. Oh man , Dave Murray is awesome on guitar and Steve is great to, he’ll their all great. Bruce’s vocals are amazing . I love em. 🤟🤟🤟
Love youre Reaction on this Epic number. I can see you really enjoyed watching this number/video. A must listen and watch foor you is the live version of The Rime of The Acient Mariner, for shore you will enjoy it too . Oke keep going on with youre Journey to find out more about Iron Maiden. Up the Irons 🤘
Hello Koality! Even though the subject of this song is about a condemned man in his last hours, the story is shared/sung in such a way that even though none of us can empathize with the man about to be strung up, most CAN empathize with struggling to cope with our own mortality. At the first of the piece the man was horrified at the thought of death, but towards the end he realized he had nothing to fear due to his belief in the next life. Such a great song, and Bruce (as you so rightly said) nailed it perfectly.
Steve Harris is a genius. His incorporation of blending Celtic reels into heavy metal rhythms are iconic. You could play 10 seconds of a brand new Maiden song with zero vocals and I could immediately place the artist. Such a unique sound.
Absolutely one of their all time classics from their album Number of the Beast, this was Bruce's first album with Maiden, their first two albums were with singer Paul Di'Anno, and the drummer here is Clive Burr who was diagnosed with MS and left the band after this tour and was replaced by drummer Nicko McBrain on the next album Piece of Mind, great choice!, i also wonder if Bruce still has his spandex pants.
This is back when they still had "Clive Burr" he was with Maiden from 1979-1982. "Drummer" Iron Maiden started in 1977 and has always been my favorite band, yes they actually had 3 singers Bruce was of course the most accomplished and ever will be. Bruce loved fencing and is a pilot they have there own big ass jet, Bruce flies them to all concerts now. "Steve Harris" the Bass player started the band and writes 95% of the songs. there mascot "Eddy" is famous in hi own right but few Know he started out as "head" He was just a Head in the background. Yes I'm old 56.
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Can’t think of another band that paints images as well as Maiden. Spectacular live band. Their sets and props are always phenomenal. The GOAT.
I can think of two, Sabaton and Nightwish.
@@E33Tpro LOL
Maiden are definitely Kings when it comes to painting images with their music. Another King is.. King Diamond.
@@E33TproPeople keep suggesting Sabbaton to me¬
@@maksphoto78 Give Sabaton a listen, you'll love it if you like war history, great storytelling and great music.
I first started listening the band in1982. Now..my grown up kids do it with me. And even my grandkid is already stomping his little foot on Iron Maiden. Greetings from Brazil!!
I fail to see why 80s artists would ever be embarrassed looking back at what they wore back in the day. If anything, it's the artists of today who should be embarrassed about not looking nearly as cool. In fact, these days you have to look far and wide to find a contemporary artist that doesn't look downright lame.
Facts...those people today making fun of 80´s and 90´s people because of their look isn´t aware people in the future gonna laugh at them. Remember that 2000+ "kids" 😅
@@mattiaspersson9560 It's one of the best feelings in the world, when you realize that people of the future will do that - and you don't give a shit. 😁
Breaking free from impossible expectations is incredibly liberating.
I mean, technically and 80s and 90s fashion is back in… fashion always cycles around. So it never reeeeally goes out of style. 😎
@@mattiaspersson9560 that’s coming back into fashion now too! 😂 we can’t escape it!!
@@KoalityReactions I'm from Sweden. With us, it has never gone away. You still meet people - not merely 80s survivors either - in "denim, studs and leather" heavy metal gear, and/or big hair glam & sleaze outfits Mötley Crüe style. Not to mention, we have a plethora of new, talented and successful bands from both genres. Ironically, there is no such thing as a contemporary grunge movement: contrary to popular belief, 80s music wasn't killed off by grunge, we merely had to wait for grunge to kill off itself and bands like Hammerfall to reintroduce 80s esthetics with a vengeance in the late 90s.
You don't just get awesome music with Iron Maiden, you get a history lesson, a lot of their songs deal with history & mythology. Iron Maiden have had 3 singers; Paul D'anno, Blaze Bayley & Bruce Dickinson, Bruce is by far the longest serving. Maiden started out in the late 70's and are still going strong today, and they're still awesome live.
You choose the right version to react to btw..
Great reaction. 👍🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well, to be quite specific, Iron Maiden have RECORDED with three singers, but all in all they've had five. Paul Day (later to join the Sweet) and Dennis Wilcock were the two singers who preceded Paul Di'Anno. Steve Harris is the only member that has been in literally every incarnation of Iron Maiden.
I'd also add that a lot of their songs are based on literature. 😉
RIP Paul.😢
there will never be music like the 70,s and 80,s ever again.
I love watching people really enjoy the music I grew up on Iron Maiden is timeless
Great reaction! Yes, the version we wanted. Like you said, it’s great to see them early in their career vs later. Loving your metal journey ❤
never apologize for an iron maiden version of any song, thank you so much for reacting!
Up the irons forever beautiful I was twenty years old when this was recorded And i've been a fan of them since the late seventies
My favorite song of all time by my favorite band of all time. 😊
Amazing how each musician play so in sync with each other and Bruce’s vocals are fucking insane !!!
RIP Clive BURR he kiled this😥😥😥
the Irony.. considering the lyrics is not lost in that statement
And RIP Paul D'Anno😢
I love it that you are enjoying this so much. Iron Maiden are quite simply one of the best bands in rock history. Enjoy the ride. Once you start you will never want to get off🤘
Awesome top notch singer and the BEST BAND to back it Up.....😮
Man, to think I was listening to this about the time it came out and you hadn't been born yet. Time does fly.
Oh this is fantastic! Simply epic! Classic motifs from the past! I love it when the cathedral on guitars is played in intervals. Amazing atmosphere! And of course the beautiful Jenna is with us again) Beautiful video❤
This band just makes me so happy!
I saw them live in 1987, when I was17. Thanks for explaining what "shred" is 😊. Normal people didn't dress like that unless they were artsy types, or musicians. Thanks for giving them respect 🙏
So glad you picked this version, definitely the best! This era of late 70s-early 80s is primo British Metal era. Judas Priest and Maiden were in a class by themselves. The showmanship is just off the charts.
Iron Maiden has been around for over 40 years. Nobody writes songs like them and Nobody sounds like them. They sound live exactly like they sound on their albums, they're that good.
Maiden are legends, and I love their music. As a fan of the NWOBHM sound (Maiden, Priest etc.), I'm always on the lookout for modern bands that play that style of metal. A couple of years ago, I discovered LOVEBITES, a Japanese, all-female band that are clearly heavily influenced by Maiden, and are elite musicians. Maybe you'll like them, maybe not, but here is a link to one of their live songs so you can judge for yourself. ua-cam.com/video/bgAxpEpEcno/v-deo.html
Almost 50
Saw the lads on that same tour at the 1982 U.K. Reading Rock Festival. Bruce Dickinson was such an unexpected but wonderful replacement for singer Paul DiAnno. This here is maybe their best rendition of "Hallowed Be Thy Name" ever recorded. Greetings from Belgium.
Definitely one of the best Bruce performances ever captured on video. Luckily this show and tour captured in quality video. Most bands weren't during this time sadly. (I actually saw them 5 times on the American debut tour. Life changing and beyond words (for a young kid :) One of them a famous show that helped break them in America thar Bruce still mentions sometimes. (Navy Pier show, Chicago. 2-3k people expected. I think turnout was 30k people . Pure insanity. This vid is the closest to that show so I have a soft spot for this vid and Hammersmith show video
It gives me so much joy to see a young person take joy in the music that I enjoyed as a youth. Thank you dear lass.
I was in an Iron Maiden tribute band and this was my favorite song to play
Hi Koality.. Up the Irons!! Such a great band with so many awesome songs and albums.. So glad you came back to them and thank you for doing this track... So many memories of an awesome misspent youth Lol Such an Iconic band.. This is my favorite version.
They have inspired so many musiciens and bands over the years.
One of my favorite bands, Lovebites. has a very strong Maiden influence. Hard to believe 5 beautiful Japanese ladies all under or just over 5' would be inspired by Iron maiden.
One of Lovebites founders Miho their original bass player (recently parted with the band and replaced by 20 year old Fami bass virtuoso) Is inspired by Steve Harris the founder of Iron maiden. She holds her bass low down and plays with her fingers like he does. Their combination of Midori and Miyako on twin lead guitars give the same feel to their music as did Dave Murray and Adrian Smith to Iron maiden with their intricate, blistering, contrasting solos. They have written and produced a dedication song to Iron maiden called the Crusade I can't post the link for you but here is the tab for your UA-cam search bar if you want to watch it - Lovebites - The Crusade [Live in Tokyo 2021] (ENG/SPA SUBS) It's a cracker!!
Thanks again for the reaction to the magnificent Irons..
Best wishes to you as always from France..
Maiden was my favorite band for 40 years 1982-2021, than I discovered Lovebites and those 5 ladies became my favorite band.
@@metalmark1214 Hi. Yes, they excite me in the same way the Iron's did when they first came onto the scene. So many great bands from Japan .. So much music so little time. Have you checked out Nemophila, Aldious and Band maid? Sure you must have, so much great music from these four bands, I. Hardly have time for anything else.. 😂
@@grantnealon5101 Yep, those bands as well as Unlucky Morpheus, Mary's Blood, Bridear, Lonesome Blue, Trident, Raglaia, and East of Eden.
@@metalmark1214 Yes, so many it's hard to keep up.. It's a great time to be alive...
The exceptional level of 1982 coordination and communication to ensure that nobody is wearing the same wrist band is impeccable!!! Details like that let you know they were never big into... ahem... partying.
I my teen years was in the 80s lol ..
YES, I look back and think WTH ?
It was a big change from starting my teenage years in the late 70s to being in my 20s in the 90s ..
70s , 80s, and 90s was such a change in music ,hair style, and the way we dressed.
Iron maiden was definitely before their time. Going to one of their concerts was a bunch of things rapped up into one from a rock concert to a Broadway play to a musical performance. They were brilliant musicians. One of the greatest rock bands ever with awsome concept albums.
I'm 55 now but you can still see me head banging in my car to iron maiden, minus the hair of course 😂
I was a teen in the 80's, and am a Maiden fan from that time. This is at the very pinnacle of their ability.
Great to see you back to Maiden Jenna, great reaction as always! Going back to the earlier days is really a great move, if you’re the right age (like me) it brings back some great memories. I saw them a bit later in 1998 at Donnington, it was an amazing experience 🤘🏻 Bruce is the greatest rock singer from that era beyond any shadow of a doubt, amazing vocal talent!
More please, Dance of death would be great! 🌹
Iron Maiden are just spectacular!
Happy to see someone reacting to this version instead of the later ones :)
Dance of the Death (en vivo version) should be just fine for the next Maiden
Yeah!
I concur
Or Paschendale.
The trooper
80s golden age of music
The age of METAL!!!!!
Oh yeah ! Iron Maiden is the top of the English Rock tree for straight ahead Rock Music :) They did have another singer which has been mentioned (Paul Di'Anno) Bruce Dickinson is a very talented guy ,not only is he a Rock Singer but he is a Qualified Airline Pilot who has flown for commercial Airline companies ,he even fly's Iron Maidens own chartered tour Airline 'Ed Force One' and he was an Olympic Fencing Medallist .He has won two World Championship silver medals (1998, 1999) and two European bronze medals (1995, 1997) and was 5th in the 2000 Olympics. Another of the bands that i have seen more than once live , once at Donnington in 98 and London in 2020 ,so many tracks to choose for another review of Iron Maiden ,but as mentioned 'Dance of Death' is a good one ha!
Bruce was part of the National English Fencing Team, but he never went to the Olympics, let alone win a medal. That's just a myth.
He fenced against an Olympic medallist in 2013, as part of a warm-up session. That's it.
Thanks for another great reaction to Iron Maiden👍🏻This was the definitive version we all suggested on your last reaction to them. I thought you'd like it and I'm glad you did. It's really entertaining watching your journey through their music. You could call it your "maiden voyage"😂The music is every bit as important as the lyrics, as you said. Maiden are masters at setting the scene and creating an atmosphere and Bruce is fantastic at telling the story. If you liked this one, I would suggest you might also like Dance of Death live En Vivo or The Rime of the Ancient Mariner live flight 666. If you fancy something different, you could try Alexander the Great studio version. Keep making us all smile and.......Up the Irons!!!
This is why Maiden and Nightwish are my favorite bands, The musicians are top level, just utterly amazing, But more importantly the subject matter of the lyrics are incredible, Its like a musical audio book, Alot of bands have shitty lyrics but those 2 bands in my opinion take me on a journey with each song.
As does Black Sabbath. 🎸
More importantly the music
Great reaction. As a 48 year old Iron Maiden fan (and a fan of the band since I was 12) is a pleasure to see people listening to their songs for the first time and realising how good they are. I started playing the bass guitar thanks to Mr. Steve Harris. You should listen to The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, another masterpiece from Iron Maiden. Greetings from Brazil.
They should be listened to from the bassist's point of view. She mentioned the song composition and I'm pretty sure he's behind most of it.
I went to this tour “Number of the Beast” July 82’ Oakland,Ca. I was 13. This is Maiden at their best! 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻
My first concert was in 1982 and it was Iron Maiden opening for Judas Priest. I went to see Maiden because I had bought their Number of the Beast the month before the show solely because of the album cover art and loved their music. Maiden more than held their own against the mighty Priest that night and I knew Maiden was going to be special. I just never thought they would still tearing it up on stages around the world in 2023 and soon to be 2024.
Iron Maiden are the best story tellers. Keep exploring and you'll understand.
Maiden is my favorite band of all time, and this is easily one of their best songs. I was born a year after this album was released and I grew up on this stuff. Glad to see so many different people from different backgrounds appreciating classic heavy metal.
'Pantera - Cemetery Gates' is a great metal reaction for vocals if you get around to it. And obviously Maiden reactions put a smile on my face too.
Great reaction and thanks for sharing. This is a story of a man facing death for his own actions. He is going thru stages of grief and his anger at God. The last bars of the song are an imitation of a hanging man kicking his feet. You can hear the song build in tempo as his heart is racing as he realizes he is getting closer and closer to death. In the end, he cries out for God and redemption. Chris
If you watch the crowd you realize unlike most Iron Maiden concerts where you see the crowd singing with the song. This concert actually came out a few days before this album and song were released. Most of the Crowd had never seen Bruce sing and had not heard the new songs on the new album. Before Bruce, they had a singer who was more punk oriented. So watching the crowd see Bruce and what Iron Maiden was becoming was a joy. I got to see them on this concert tour and have since seen them during 5 different decades including last year for my 5th decade. They are just amazing musicians and even with Bruce fighting throat cancer he nailed his performances. His voice isn't the same, but he gave it all for us. I would still pay to see them again. Chris
Yes, Iron Maiden did have others singers. Before Bruce there was Paul Di'Anno, you should check out their performance of "Phantom of the opera" with Paul, it's great !
One or the best ever songs..
Yes it is Bruce singing !!
I think that for a older man (became 66 years old on august 7 / 2024) and the fact that he has gone through cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, then he sounds great, don't you agree?
Bruce is an ICON and so is the rest of the band members of Iron Maiden, he has great breath control and voice control.
One thing that makes his voice even better, that is if you realize that he had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes. A lump “the size of a golf ball” was found on the back of his tongue and still he can sing like that, wow right?
Dickinson had the tumor removed in 2015. Since then, he’s noticed a world of difference.
“When it went away, I guess there's a lot more space for the sound come out!,” the front man proclaimed. “Not to put too fine a point on it, but there's no more obstruction in the way, you know? So yeah, with the high notes I was like, ‘Wow! Whoosh!’ There's a lot more horsepower in some of the high notes, which is interesting.”
Not to bad by a older guy, you might want to read about his throat cancer, right, so here is the link to it:
faroutmagazine.co.uk/bruce-dickinson-iron-maiden-cancer-battle-im-lucky/
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Knowing that he is over 60 years here and the he already had cancer of the tongue and lymph nodes, that makes his voice even more amazing, right?
I’d say performances like this are why Iron Maiden became so successful rather than just a footnote in music history. For context in 1982 they were only just about to make it big with the number of the beast album that this track was from and yet you still got a show like this. The first two albums did quite well but it was this album (and the arrival of Bruce) where things really took off. It’s true that they were founded in 1975 but they played pub gigs then. I think 1980 saw their first proper album released, so things started happening at a pace from then onwards
Love your reaction with lyric on deck. That’s how a true fan is made. Let’s go
That was so awesome, great reaction. I saw them on their next tour and it changed my life.
Iron maiden, more so today, is like watching an opera show with how epic it is. The changes of the stage during the show, the giant monster (eddie) coming on the stage, the costumes, the backdrops. Its really something else that no other artist today does. Go back a few years, bruce flew the band, crew and fans from one location to the next between concerts. Theres just. Nothing quite like them
Differences between Iron Maiden in 1982 and Iron Maiden in 2023. The drummer was replaced not too long after this show due to 'creative differences' between him and Steve Harris - bassplayer, main songwriter, and ONLY ever present member of the band. Clive Burr (drummer in this show) died of complications from Multiple Scerosis in 2013, and Iron Maiden did benefit shows for him and his family, and MS research, so whatver differences there were leading up to him leaving the band the respect between them all never ended.
Other than that, the main difference was a third guitarist (Janick Gers), who joined Iron Maiden in 1990 when Adrian Smith left. But when Adrian Smith came back they worked out a way to include all three guitarists instead of one replacing the other...
Also, and this cannot be stressed enough - this performance was FORTY ONE years ago!
Like pretty much every singer, Bruce's voice is much better when he was younger. To me, this is peak Bruce.
Absolute Banger! Maiden are the blueprint! Every band after them, were inspired by these Monsters of Metal. The clothes in the early 80’s, dare to be an individual, in a world full of sheep, 😊!
This is Metal!
Saw them on this tour a few days before this performance, when they played in Bristol, here in the UK - they were of coarse absolutely superb 🤘🤘🤘
FIRE!!!...Music is better the older it is!
By far the very best legendary live performance by ANYONE EVER!!
Aces high or back in the village super hype from beginning to end just a punch to the face 😎
Thanks for bringing me back to my teen years. 😊
This is almost the same people as the Fear of the Dark video you watched except for the drummer and one guitarist. To keep a somewhat convoluted story short - the drummer here is Clive Burr. He was fired after this tour and replaced by Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer since. Janick Gers joined in 1990 and, to cut out a lot of again convoluted history, is now part of a 3 guitar system.
The Fear of the Dark video has 6 members including Nicko and Janick. This one has 5 members including Clive and no Janick.
But I’d recommend reading the history of the band, otherwise this comment would be twice as long as it already is!
back in these days every one in the band was more serious about their appearance on stage and their music, it took a lot of years until they loosened up and started having fun on stage, its very noticeable in this vid. check out The Clansman from Rock in Rio 2001 next. the entire concert is a much watch!
Time machine, reacting to Iron Maiden, isn´t it. Next, the most epic song of theirs, Rime Of The Ancient Mariner ! Do the 1985 live version, so your time machine jumps in between, you began with 2011 Fear Of The Dark, continued with 1982 Hallowed Be Thy Name, so it would be nice to end the triple with 1985 Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. It is a treat, believe me !!!
It is Bruce. Did you know he is also the pilot who flies their Boeing 747 airplane from concert to concert
The song covers the 5 stages of grief..
1) Denial - Can it be that there's some sort of error?
2) Anger (or in this case fear) - its not easy to stop from screaming.
3) Bargaining - Don't I believe that there never is an end?
4)Depression - Though the end is near, I'm not sorry.
5)Acceptance - Mark my words believe my soul lives on.
Not many people seem to notice this. Also it is very clever the way its structured to have all 5 in a short space of time and in the right order... genius songwriting.
Epic is the right word. Love your reaction.
It's was so much fun then,,,, My first BIG concert was IRON MAIDEN (Copenhagen 1986, my age 15 yrs. ) Then Judas Priest, AC/DC., Ronnie James DIO, and ALL that happened in 1986, iI was 15 (16) yrs old (1986). . Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Accept. Disneyland after Dark. - AND a LOT of other DANISH artist...
Thanks. 🍓♥💪 from Copenhagen Denmark. ✌
Fear of the dark was released in 1992. The three major lead singers are Paul Di''Anno(78-81), Bruce Dickinson(81-93 and 99 to present) and Blaze Bayley(94-99). The first lead singer was Paul Mario Day(75-76) and he was replaced by Dennis Wilcock(76-78).
I always considered "Hallowed Be Thy Name" to be Maiden's best song. They've come close, throughout the years, but never felt They've really topped it.
And, I believe this was recorded prior to the actual album being released, so the entire audience was hearing it for the first time, as well. Legendary performance 🤘🤘
I agree. Rhyme of the ancient mariner is up there for me to
My 11yo self just lost his head - nailing the vocals to this song back then took SO long! Especially that held note!....and Bruce flies the Iron Maiden 747 - "Ed Force One"!..... pity the Air Traffic Controller who annoys him! ....more Maiden? Anything from "Seventh Son of a Seventh son" - I am one! something about this song - way back, a convict could be spared the gallows if they could quote the bible - but then only priests and the rich could read and write!
lyrics in this song is top notch cant get any better
Paschendale would be awesome for you I'd think. Another story. About the battle of Paschendale during WW1. Many colour changes and in places quite haunting. Lyrics and performances are chef's kiss
I got to see (and Hear) Iron Maiden and Within Temptation last year at their last US tour date in Tampa FL. The show was beyond great. Bruce still has all that energy. He started out in a jail cell for this song. My favorite is "The Trooper" based loosely on "The Charge of the Light Brigade " by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. BTW I am 74 years old and still rockin'.
Lovely reaction, subscribed instantly hoping to see more Maiden from you. Infinite Dreams, Phantom Of the Opera, Sign of the Cross, those are from the three different singers Maiden had and you'll see how amazing they were and how they managed to bring their own touch to Maiden style. Have a nice day and stay safe.
GREAT REACTION!! So the album before this is called KILLERS and has a different singer and is every bit as phenomenal as this one; The Number Of The Beast! Two of my top 20 albums I think 🤔 Seen them on this tour not ever hearing about them. It was a SCORPION'S Blackout tour and Girls School opened the show. 3 bands, two of them legends for $8.50 😮. Awesome Reaction! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️
I had the album in 1982 and my mom said he's got a good voice playing this song.. It,s Bruce at his best.
Fancy pants really did the air guitar justice in the end. Lol😂
I was fortunate enough to see this tour in Portland, Oregon in 82' Girlschool, opened then Iron Maiden, and the Scorpions headlined still one of the best shows I've seen to date🤘
I saw this tour I 1985 live long Beach arena yes that famous concert on video, my first concert at age 12
100% 🔥 Greetings from Argentina
I was at this gig,, Clive on the drums was amazing 🤘🏴
Hes still got it now. Check out some of their new live stuff. Its ridiculous how good they still are
just seen them in 2023 still amazed the crowds sold out venues abd they are 60 to 70 years old still going strong
The producer made Bruce get the beginning just right before allowing him to do the lowwww and ahhhhhhh.
Excellent band to see live.
The fear of death causing doubt of everything you thought you knew when you believed death was so far away.
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The En Vivo performance was from 2012, so 30 years after this one. Dance of Death from En Vivo is another great one to react to.
A lot of us in the crowd (and in high school, the mall, the arcade, parties, etc.) Also dressed like that. ;-) It was a culture and a fashion trend for a long time. Good pick. Long live Eddie. 🤟
Saw them twice in early 80’s. Awesome experience. I love these guys . They really rock. I think my favorite album is piece of mind. Oh man , Dave Murray is awesome on guitar and Steve is great to, he’ll their all great. Bruce’s vocals are amazing . I love em.
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This is when Maiden got to the top of metal mountain and today are still on top.
Listen to "Rime of the ancient mariner", from the 1980s, an epic classic and one of the best stories told in song by Iron Maiden!
Love a Maiden reaction
Yes my Dear . Its Bruce!! World Class Fencer he is!
Glad to see your progression from you first rock song on here to now. You are a rock girl at heart because you could see it on your face 🤘
Love youre Reaction on this Epic number. I can see you really enjoyed watching this number/video. A must listen and watch foor you is the live version of The Rime of The Acient Mariner, for shore you will enjoy it too . Oke keep going on with youre Journey to find out more about Iron Maiden. Up the Irons 🤘
Hello Koality! Even though the subject of this song is about a condemned man in his last hours, the story is shared/sung in such a way that even though none of us can empathize with the man about to be strung up, most CAN empathize with struggling to cope with our own mortality. At the first of the piece the man was horrified at the thought of death, but towards the end he realized he had nothing to fear due to his belief in the next life. Such a great song, and Bruce (as you so rightly said) nailed it perfectly.
Up the IRON 🎸🔥
Shreding!!
Masterpiece ❤
Fantastic version, havent seen this one before
Steve Harris is a genius.
His incorporation of blending Celtic reels into heavy metal rhythms are iconic.
You could play 10 seconds of a brand new Maiden song with zero vocals and I could immediately place the artist.
Such a unique sound.
Absolutely one of their all time classics from their album Number of the Beast, this was Bruce's first album with Maiden, their first two albums were with singer Paul Di'Anno, and the drummer here is Clive Burr who was diagnosed with MS and left the band after this tour and was replaced by drummer Nicko McBrain on the next album Piece of Mind, great choice!, i also wonder if Bruce still has his spandex pants.
This is back when they still had "Clive Burr" he was with Maiden from 1979-1982. "Drummer" Iron Maiden started in 1977 and has always been my favorite band, yes they actually had 3 singers Bruce was of course the most accomplished and ever will be. Bruce loved fencing and is a pilot they have there own big ass jet, Bruce flies them to all concerts now. "Steve Harris" the Bass player started the band and writes 95% of the songs. there mascot "Eddy" is famous in hi own right but few Know he started out as "head" He was just a Head in the background. Yes I'm old 56.
I loooooove this band
When I was a kid I had tickets to see these guys with Gun n Roses opening... but I got in trouble and couldn't go. doh!