@@dadish90 Just an opinio ok .If you consider many factors like , perfomance, energy , live concerts , endurance (44 years on top) , discography and many more , u will find Maiden at the top .
Everyone is scared of REAL TOTAL DARKNESS! With different degrees and shapes!! It’s inherent! Now most live in a relatively a luminous, visible, safe, expected environments during night mostly!! And every maiden song is at core about existential experiences and pains, if you know and realize well! So every song is metaphorical mostly, with some literal aspects! And what matters first and most for me in the end is the great music and arrangements
Maiden was an influence, but older bands had far bigger influence on Metallica. Keep in mind that Maiden had only released their debut at the time that Metallica formed.
6:54 always makes me chuckle as Bruce shouts "I can't f***ing hear you" as 60,000 fans are screaming the guitar melody at him. But as soon as he says that you can hear them up the volume like "okay you want more? We have more" and Bruce knows it as well. Absolutely amazing fans and amazing crowd control as always from the whole Maiden family.
1st time I went to an Iron Maiden show was THE best experience of my life. Everyone there is respectful and it feels like a family. Definitely worth going
Im a lifelong Maiden fan, first show in 1983, and now up to 31 shows, with 2 more coming this year in Japan. No better band live, best fans, and they give 100%
50 years anniversary is coming up next year MollyBoy and when you REWIND YOUR JUST GIVING MAD RESPECT TO THE ARTIST. IRON MAIDEN WILL BE IN ENGLAND TOURING FOR SURE SOON
The legend *Iron Maiden* this band is a must see live 😁 this is an amazing concert. Another amazing one is this live *Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death - En Vivo!* Awesome reaction as always 🤘😎👍
That crowd! Especially when you consider that the vast majority of them don't speak English, yet they're phonetically singing along with every word without necessarily knowing what those words mean. Amazing.
No es tan así amigo, en chile fuimos colonizados por ingleses y tenemos una muy buena base de inglés desde muy pequeños nos lo enseñan en todos los colegios
I love Iron Maiden, I saw them live twice, in 2013 and last year, last year I managed to be in the front row, standing in one place from morning to 9 p.m., one of the best live bands, still despite their age
Numerous great Melodies, numerous great emotions, sentimentality, beauty, drama, epicness, power, boldness, vigor, dynamics, excitement, great arrangements all at once in most songs, and that’s their signature, and that’s unique and rare!!!
This is every Iron Maiden concert Maiden fan since 1982 here and they are one of the best most enjoyable bands to go see You would love the shows even if you don't know the music
That is why every Maiden Fan wants the live versions of their favorite songs.Cause they are fu$%ing amazing to watch!Always high energie,always having fun to play,always flawless!I'm a Maiden Fan for over 36 years now,have seen them 7 times live and they never let you down!Absolute Pros and an absolute Legend!There is no better band than Maiden on this planet,so please do more of them!UP THE IRONS!!🤘
Maiden is the shit, absolutely legit. They were my first concert back in 1985 at Long Beach Arena during the Worl Slavery Tour. Blew my minf and set the bar so high. Since then I've seen every metal, punk, hard rock, country, funk, soul and everything in between. From Metallica, Priest, Slayer, Danzig to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Queen, Joe Strummer, The Pogues, Tom Waits Nick Cave, Auroa, Bowie, NIN on and on, really too many to list. Still, Maiden after all these years more than 15 shows later, they still are the best that there is. Up the Irons!!!
You hit the nail on the head when you said it doesn’t matter how old you are because we can still rock Rob Halford is 72 years old he still rocking with you Judas Priest. Klaus Mein from the Scorpions is 75. Brian Johnson from AC/DC is 76 and he still rocking and making albums with AC/DC. Heavy metal doesn’t end till you die And get your ass to a concert !
Always do live Iron Maiden reactions. They are an amazing band that are even better live than in the studio! Love the songs off En Vivio & Flight 666. Dickinson is one of the greatest vocalists and he flies the jet between shows in Flight 666!
i saw maiden 14 times, every maiden concert day is a "feiertag" for me. last year i saw them in the 02 arena in london. it was a dream for me and the best concert in my life....😍 (this untypical setlist was amazing)
As someone that has been to hundreds of concerts let me say there is nothing like the energy that circulates throughout the arena when your favorite band is on stage, performing your favorite songs and your surrounded by like minded fans and you are all singing along in unison with the band. It's why I keep coming back.
Maiden regularly tour the UK so you should definitely go see them. The live show is stellar! Maiden are one of those rare bands who just keep getting better. We need more Maiden on the channel Moll \m/
Maiden was my first concert when I was 13..Saw them 30 years later..and they still kick major ass!! May I suggest Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter??😁
Iron Maiden, junto con Metallica son mis bandas favoritas, esta presentación fue en mi pais y tuve el privilegio de haber asistido, buen video muchacho.
I love maiden iv seen them so meny times live in the uk they are the longest running metal band still rocking out live and releasing new music and albums one off the best live songs was rime of the Ancient Mariner you wouldn't think that the lead singer Bruce dickson had throut cancer and can still rock like he does today!!!
I saw them in Tulsa, Oklahoma, about a year or so ago. They played this song. Nothing like being there live. Dude, if you EVER get the chance to see them. GO!!!
Dude! Seeing Maiden as your first concert would be epic! They never disappoint🤘🏻😎 As for studio albums, Piece of Mind is metal magic in every track and you’ll be addicted😆
Thanks MollyBoy. Maiden are my favourite band and have been since '82. Love yer honesty and the fact that you keep wanting to keep expanding and exploring yer musical journey. If you want something a wee bit different from what Maiden usually bring, you should try THE TALISMAN from EN VIVO or JOURNEYMAN from DEATH ON THE ROAD. UP THE IRONS! 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤
Ok, Crash-course on Iron Maiden They were founded in the early 1980s (though all of the original lineup were playing in other bands prior to that). The first two albums, entitled "Iron Maiden" and "Killers" feature Paul DiAnno on vocals. He is an incredible singer, and those first two albums, while distinctly "metal" had a very "late-70's English punk underground" tone to them, so they are a bit different than the rest. After that, Bruce Dickinson, formerly of Samson stepped in as the lead vocalist. His voice is amazing (next level), he's who you're reacting to today. He's more theatrical, so clearer diction to his words, more spoken-word sections, and his breath control is amazing. He can hold a note at a full belt for eons, lol. His stage presence is second to none. Then in the early 90s, Bruce stepped away to focus on his solo albums. Blaze Bailey, formerly of Wolfsbane, stepped in as the singer. He's also quite good, but the least favorite of the three in the eyes of most fans. Bruce and Paul are tough acts to follow. His best songs with Maiden are "Virus" and "The angel and the gambler". After his departure, Bruce returned and has been their lead ever since. Steve Harris, their bassist and the original founding member is a legend as well. He is to Bassists what Neil Peart and Keith Moon are to drummers. The dude has flawless timing. The rest of the members have changed up over the years, though many have had multiple decade stints with the band. They went from one to two to three guitarists. Adrien Smith has been in it for the long haul, and collaborated on most every other member's solo releases at one point or another. He's tragically underrated, but his sound is distinct... kind a like how if you hear Angus from AC/DC play one note, you immediately know it's AC/DC... same thing here. You can recognize a track as being from Iron Maiden with the first guitar chord, it's a unique and iconic sound. Iron Maiden is the biggest Metal band globally. They use catchy rhythms and very simple lyrics, so they have a massive following of people outside the English Speaking world, especially South America and Asia, markets other bands just can't penetrate. It's just more accessible. _____________ Given your musical Background and your other reactions, I would not have chosen this song as your introduction to the band. I would have started you with something from the DiAnno years. "Phantom of the Opera" is a great track to start on. It has no relation to Andrew Lloyd Webber's play of the same name, it actually predates it by 5-6 years. For Bruce, I'd suggest "Hallowed be thy name" and "Number of the Beast", as well as "Empire of the Clouds". Honestly, as awesome as he is, he's better in his solo work, fewer commercial constraints. Check out the Title Track to his album "The Chemical Wedding", or "Tattooed Millionaire" or "Bring your daughter to the slaughter" (written for the Nightmare on Elm St. franchise). For Blaze's stuff, I like "Como Esta Amigos" and "The Clansman" (inspired by the movie Braveheart). These are not necessarily the "best" (most iconic) tracks, but they showcase different aspects of the band and how it's evolved over the years. This is a very prolific band that's had 40+ years to release albums, so there are hundreds of songs. This list is intended to be a well rounded sample rather than a "greatest hits" list. And if you haven't seen Maiden live, you haven't lived. Even the recorded live shows pale in comparison to actually being there. The crowd is as much a part of the show as the band is. The Zombie-looking dude (their mascot) is called Eddie. And he was featured in a video game in the mid 90s, called "Ed Hunter", a Doom-style shooter set to Iron Maiden music.
Imagine in 1983 i was 17 years old kid coming home from the store with my new vinyle piece of mind and the shoke I got when I put on the trooper. 6 months later i saw my first iron maiden show at the old Montreal forum. I still remember
if you'd be interested in hearing what was Germany's answer to Iron Maiden, then deffo check out the band Helloween. songs of note: >Halloween (you'll want any of the full 13-minute versions ; _not_ that 5-minute b.s.) >Keeper of the Seven Keys (this one is also 13-ish minutes .... they really know how to write an epic) >I Want Out >Future World >A Tale that Wasn't Right (for a good ol' fashion metal ballad)
IM is legendary and Bruce is the ultimate story teller. Saw them 2 years ago and they were so playful on stage. 50 years later they still LOVE what they do! Going to see them again at the end of the year. You really need to catch them live if you can! Love your channel dude!
I've seen Iron Maiden live in concert at least 5 times since the mid 90's and honestly they've NEVER disappointed me,not even once.Their shows are sooo Charged with energy and sound and Bruces vocals have always been top notch. His range is freaking phenomenal and he has SO MUCH POWER to his voice!! He's always in tune,and has immaculate precision with his ability to switch up from singing to chanting to screaming is flawless!! One of the top 3 metal vocalists I've seen live imo...the other 2 would be Geoff Tate from Queensryche and although I'd say Maynard from Tool or even Rob Halford of Judas Priest are up there Steven Tyler of Aerosmith is my last top 3 favorite vocalist live,and before you kill me for not saying that technically Aerosmith isn't Metal,its ROCK so I count it even though its not really a METAL group....seriously the man had pipes of a true LEGEND!so ya,this man....Bruce is on a god like tier vocally for me personally. Not to mention the BAND freaking SLAYS it...they are also quiet impressive and incredible as well!!! Iron Maiden ROCKS!!!!!!!🎶❤✌
Speaking as someone who has been in a band that were touring and heard a crowd sing every word of the song you are playing is a crazy experience, and in my case it was 300 people not 10k, 20 K etc loool also to continue the scaling down in my case, I was playing to a crowd in Glasgow, (I am from Bristol) so it was still far enough for it to be more than a local thing....but going to Chile and having that many peeps singing along must be one hell of an experience
Me bought this album in 1992, and it catches me, with my 17 years......... Now 32 years later, they catch you............ But this song did not grow older, I heard it maybe for 1000 times, and it didn`t become boring, cause you feel the energie..... Two years ago, me saw them for the first time live, all bandmembers past the sixties, but they played as fresh as in the 80ties........ that is so fucking awesome...... if u want to be on place were magic happens, stay in a Maidencrowd....
Grew up with this band. Great memories and great music. They have been around since late 70s early 80s. Have always played great stuff. Such a fun rabbit hole this band is, great reaction. They are still going strong to this day, one of the 4 horseman of rock/metal. They would be Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera and Judas Priest. As always, much love&respect ❤😊
That's an old song that has always been amazing. I never got to see Iron Maiden until recently, but I have loved that band since i was a teenager in the 80's. They do still rock fkn hard. Great reaction. Thanks brother
So true, Maiden always attract new fans, these guys are in their 60s, Nicko(Drummer) is 71! They still put out this level of energy to this day. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻#UpTheIrons
I lived through all these bands in the seventies. Enjoyed the music but had no idea how iconic they were going to be ! These bring back soooo many memories. At the time there was only one club which played rock music in my town and that was only on a Friday night and the last bus home was at 11pm. So many times I ended up walking home
I love hearing the crowd on this one who aren’t in an English speaking country to begin singing all the lyrics and singing along with the guitars just get me every time! I also love the band always seems like they’re just out there having a blast every night!
I saw them in concert for the first time around 1986 or 87. They killed it back then, and are still killing it today. If you want to see the ultimate metal show crowd - check out Blind Guardian "Bard's Song / Valhalla" at Waken. Boss level crowd interaction
Iron Maiden studio versions are good-great. Maiden live... Something else entirely!!! At their live shows they say that there aren't any "fans" there. If you are in a live crowd, you are one of the band & almost expected to join in. Dance of Death, at En Vivo is honestly one of the most impressive performances you'll see. How does Bruce run about on stage, leap about on stage, & keep singing while he does this?!?
That is Maiden Live in Chile. Here in Chile we love Iron Maiden
I have been to two maiden concerts in my country Chile, there is no other metal audience in the world, greetings from Chile
50,000 crazy Chilean Maiden fans can't be wrong
Best metal band ever walked at earth . Fact
So much agreeing whit that 👍🏻
WRONG!!!
They actually levitate
I concur 🤘
Not fact, just an opinion, which I respect tho
@@dadish90 Just an opinio ok .If you consider many factors like , perfomance, energy , live concerts , endurance (44 years on top) , discography and many more , u will find Maiden at the top .
Maiden is simply one of the GOATs!!! Especially live performances. More please!! Up the Irons!!!!
Let’s get this kid to 50k. I think he’s really appreciating our generation of music everyone share this with someone. 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
Just shared it and I agree! 🤘
Yep I'm going to sub. He's digging it.
done that already! I like his stuff! Getting metal back on the map again!
I just love that they unironically wrote a metal song about being scared of the dark.
Everyone is scared of REAL TOTAL DARKNESS! With different degrees and shapes!! It’s inherent! Now most live in a relatively a luminous, visible, safe, expected environments during night mostly!! And every maiden song is at core about existential experiences and pains, if you know and realize well! So every song is metaphorical mostly, with some literal aspects! And what matters first and most for me in the end is the great music and arrangements
Maiden needs to be your first concert! They're always touring and are still AMAZING!
Just remember there would be no Metallica without Iron Maiden. They set the bar in the 80’s and are still going strong world wide.
To quote James Hetfield's exact words "Without Motorhead there'd be no Metallica"
Metallica is good.. except when they aren't... Maiden is CONSISTENTLY good -- decade after decade, every singer....
No correlation what so ever
Fking right! Up the irons!🤠💯🤘🔥🤘🇺🇸
Maiden was an influence, but older bands had far bigger influence on Metallica.
Keep in mind that Maiden had only released their debut at the time that Metallica formed.
6:54 always makes me chuckle as Bruce shouts "I can't f***ing hear you" as 60,000 fans are screaming the guitar melody at him. But as soon as he says that you can hear them up the volume like "okay you want more? We have more" and Bruce knows it as well. Absolutely amazing fans and amazing crowd control as always from the whole Maiden family.
Sabbath created it
Priest gave it identity
Maiden perfected it
Whoa.... 👍
@@ronparsons8786 Metallica sell it!
Slayer slayed it 🗡️ 💀
And people in Nile and Fleshgod Apocalypse, showed where audible melodic end can be.
i agree
50 years next year!! Going have tickets seen them loads of times absolutely brilliant!!
1st time I went to an Iron Maiden show was THE best experience of my life. Everyone there is respectful and it feels like a family. Definitely worth going
Im a lifelong Maiden fan, first show in 1983, and now up to 31 shows, with 2 more coming this year in Japan. No better band live, best fans, and they give 100%
Iron Maiden's musicianship is unparalleled.
Saw Maiden first in 1979 , still watching them now. They are still THE metal band.
Eso es en Santiago de Chile!!
Este 27 de noviembre 2024
En el mismo estadio!!
Maiden!! Todos los ticket vendidos en menos de 24 horas❤
50 years anniversary is coming up next year MollyBoy and when you REWIND YOUR JUST GIVING MAD RESPECT TO THE ARTIST. IRON MAIDEN WILL BE IN ENGLAND TOURING FOR SURE SOON
The legend *Iron Maiden* this band is a must see live 😁 this is an amazing concert. Another amazing one is this live *Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death - En Vivo!* Awesome reaction as always 🤘😎👍
That crowd! Especially when you consider that the vast majority of them don't speak English, yet they're phonetically singing along with every word without necessarily knowing what those words mean. Amazing.
No es tan así amigo, en chile fuimos colonizados por ingleses y tenemos una muy buena base de inglés desde muy pequeños nos lo enseñan en todos los colegios
@@thanatos6518 I apologize, my friend. I didn't know that. That's very interesting. Cheers.
@@abacus999 saludos y las mejores vibras
That’s basically me with Rammstein!
@@thanatos6518 Thank you. You, as well.
It shows you what decades of playing together achieves. They are so tight, it's magical to listen to and watch. Absolute artistry.
I love Iron Maiden, I saw them live twice, in 2013 and last year, last year I managed to be in the front row, standing in one place from morning to 9 p.m., one of the best live bands, still despite their age
Finally! Up the IRONS! I’m 51 now, saw them 6 or 7 times, can’t remember, and they are ALWAYS like this. Amazing shows, all of them! Love them! ❤️🇵🇹🤘🏻
Fear of the Dark is an amazing song. Iron Maiden have put out absolute bangers their whole career.
Numerous great Melodies, numerous great emotions, sentimentality, beauty, drama, epicness, power, boldness, vigor, dynamics, excitement, great arrangements all at once in most songs, and that’s their signature, and that’s unique and rare!!!
The best live band I've ever seen by a mile
I am a 62 year old metalhead and I rock out to all metal, but Iron Maiden is the best metal band IMO. Irons up!!!!!
Maiden ALWAYS live. Trust me.
These guys were born to be the greatest metal band that walks the earth...❤❤❤❤
This is every Iron Maiden concert
Maiden fan since 1982 here and they are one of the best most enjoyable bands to go see
You would love the shows even if you don't know the music
You may never see or hear anything so spectacular in your life after watching Maiden and listening to them. ❤❤❤❤
That is why every Maiden Fan wants the live versions of their favorite songs.Cause they are fu$%ing amazing to watch!Always high energie,always having fun to play,always flawless!I'm a Maiden Fan for over 36 years now,have seen them 7 times live and they never let you down!Absolute Pros and an absolute Legend!There is no better band than Maiden on this planet,so please do more of them!UP THE IRONS!!🤘
Iron Maiden is the GREATEST(live;)BAND in the world now and forever🤘
Up the mighty Irons!!!!🤘🤘
YES! One of my favourite songs to play on a late night drive, it SLAPS!!!
The ultimate package, stunning instrumental work and one of the greatest vocalists/frontmen we've ever seen
Iron Maiden is a WORLD treasure
When my niece was about 13, she came with me to a concert, just because she wanted to be a part of the crowd singing this!
Legendary band with a legendary performance of a legendary song. 🤘
Maiden is the shit, absolutely legit. They were my first concert back in 1985 at Long Beach Arena during the Worl Slavery Tour. Blew my minf and set the bar so high. Since then I've seen every metal, punk, hard rock, country, funk, soul and everything in between. From Metallica, Priest, Slayer, Danzig to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Queen, Joe Strummer, The Pogues, Tom Waits Nick Cave, Auroa, Bowie, NIN on and on, really too many to list. Still, Maiden after all these years more than 15 shows later, they still are the best that there is. Up the Irons!!!
You hit the nail on the head when you said it doesn’t matter how old you are because we can still rock
Rob Halford is 72 years old he still rocking with you Judas Priest. Klaus Mein from the Scorpions is 75. Brian Johnson from AC/DC is 76 and he still rocking and making albums with AC/DC.
Heavy metal doesn’t end till you die
And get your ass to a concert !
My all time favourite Iron Maiden song ❤🤘🤘
Always do live Iron Maiden reactions. They are an amazing band that are even better live than in the studio! Love the songs off En Vivio & Flight 666. Dickinson is one of the greatest vocalists and he flies the jet between shows in Flight 666!
i saw maiden 14 times, every maiden concert day is a "feiertag" for me. last year i saw them in the 02 arena in london. it was a dream for me and the best concert in my life....😍 (this untypical setlist was amazing)
The Trooper Live (En Vivo) is a fantastic watch too and a even better dual Solo, Based on your comments on this I think you enjoy that one too
They were magic in 80 and that has not changed,been part of the backdrop of my life.
This may ruin you going forward because you may never see anything better
1989 Seattle is better
Lol
As someone that has been to hundreds of concerts let me say there is nothing like the energy that circulates throughout the arena when your favorite band is on stage, performing your favorite songs and your surrounded by like minded fans and you are all singing along in unison with the band. It's why I keep coming back.
Oh hell yeah!! UP THE IRONS!! 🤘🏼\m/🤘🏼
Love Maiden. Saw them in concert in Philly. Fantastic show.
Live version! Preparing to sing along! Looking forward to this
Blood brothers solo is their most soul touching solo ever.
one of their biggest hits of all their career. so much to discover from them are waiting....
Another great reaction. Iron Maiden is an all time favorite from back in the day! 👍
Maiden regularly tour the UK so you should definitely go see them. The live show is stellar! Maiden are one of those rare bands who just keep getting better. We need more Maiden on the channel Moll \m/
Maiden was my first concert when I was 13..Saw them 30 years later..and they still kick major ass!! May I suggest Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter??😁
Iron maiden is still bringing in the big crowds to this day
Iron Maiden, junto con Metallica son mis bandas favoritas, esta presentación fue en mi pais y tuve el privilegio de haber asistido, buen video muchacho.
Hey young man, I saw Iron Maiden , back in early 80s in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada!Great live band!!😀👌👍👍✌
Cant wait for you to discover more Maiden.
Iron Maiden is one of those bands, where the live versions of the songs are so much better than the studio versions.
A 1000000% agree.
Mmmm no.
They are both great, but seeing them live blows your mind as to how good they truly are😜🤘
They are still !!!!!!!!! rocking today....🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love maiden iv seen them so meny times live in the uk they are the longest running metal band still rocking out live and releasing new music and albums one off the best live songs was rime of the Ancient Mariner you wouldn't think that the lead singer Bruce dickson had throut cancer and can still rock like he does today!!!
I saw them in Tulsa, Oklahoma, about a year or so ago. They played this song. Nothing like being there live. Dude, if you EVER get the chance to see them. GO!!!
I love iron maiden soo much!!!!
Best concert i ever went to was Irvine CA 2003. Iron Maiden, Dio, MotÖrhead. Amazing
50th anniversary tour next year. Got our tickets seen them live loads they're brilliant live
THIS IS ONE OF BIGGEST BANDS IN THE WORLD EVER
Dude! Seeing Maiden as your first concert would be epic! They never disappoint🤘🏻😎 As for studio albums, Piece of Mind is metal magic in every track and you’ll be addicted😆
It doesn't matter if I'm watching them in the 80s or now, Bruce is the HOTTEST frontman. That vibrato..... sighhhhhhhh.
Thanks MollyBoy. Maiden are my favourite band and have been since '82. Love yer honesty and the fact that you keep wanting to keep expanding and exploring yer musical journey. If you want something a wee bit different from what Maiden usually bring, you should try THE TALISMAN from EN VIVO or JOURNEYMAN from DEATH ON THE ROAD. UP THE IRONS! 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤
Ok, Crash-course on Iron Maiden
They were founded in the early 1980s (though all of the original lineup were playing in other bands prior to that).
The first two albums, entitled "Iron Maiden" and "Killers" feature Paul DiAnno on vocals. He is an incredible singer, and those first two albums, while distinctly "metal" had a very "late-70's English punk underground" tone to them, so they are a bit different than the rest.
After that, Bruce Dickinson, formerly of Samson stepped in as the lead vocalist. His voice is amazing (next level), he's who you're reacting to today. He's more theatrical, so clearer diction to his words, more spoken-word sections, and his breath control is amazing. He can hold a note at a full belt for eons, lol. His stage presence is second to none.
Then in the early 90s, Bruce stepped away to focus on his solo albums. Blaze Bailey, formerly of Wolfsbane, stepped in as the singer. He's also quite good, but the least favorite of the three in the eyes of most fans. Bruce and Paul are tough acts to follow. His best songs with Maiden are "Virus" and "The angel and the gambler". After his departure, Bruce returned and has been their lead ever since.
Steve Harris, their bassist and the original founding member is a legend as well. He is to Bassists what Neil Peart and Keith Moon are to drummers. The dude has flawless timing.
The rest of the members have changed up over the years, though many have had multiple decade stints with the band. They went from one to two to three guitarists. Adrien Smith has been in it for the long haul, and collaborated on most every other member's solo releases at one point or another. He's tragically underrated, but his sound is distinct... kind a like how if you hear Angus from AC/DC play one note, you immediately know it's AC/DC... same thing here. You can recognize a track as being from Iron Maiden with the first guitar chord, it's a unique and iconic sound.
Iron Maiden is the biggest Metal band globally. They use catchy rhythms and very simple lyrics, so they have a massive following of people outside the English Speaking world, especially South America and Asia, markets other bands just can't penetrate. It's just more accessible.
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Given your musical Background and your other reactions, I would not have chosen this song as your introduction to the band. I would have started you with something from the DiAnno years. "Phantom of the Opera" is a great track to start on. It has no relation to Andrew Lloyd Webber's play of the same name, it actually predates it by 5-6 years.
For Bruce, I'd suggest "Hallowed be thy name" and "Number of the Beast", as well as "Empire of the Clouds". Honestly, as awesome as he is, he's better in his solo work, fewer commercial constraints. Check out the Title Track to his album "The Chemical Wedding", or "Tattooed Millionaire" or "Bring your daughter to the slaughter" (written for the Nightmare on Elm St. franchise).
For Blaze's stuff, I like "Como Esta Amigos" and "The Clansman" (inspired by the movie Braveheart).
These are not necessarily the "best" (most iconic) tracks, but they showcase different aspects of the band and how it's evolved over the years. This is a very prolific band that's had 40+ years to release albums, so there are hundreds of songs. This list is intended to be a well rounded sample rather than a "greatest hits" list.
And if you haven't seen Maiden live, you haven't lived. Even the recorded live shows pale in comparison to actually being there. The crowd is as much a part of the show as the band is.
The Zombie-looking dude (their mascot) is called Eddie. And he was featured in a video game in the mid 90s, called "Ed Hunter", a Doom-style shooter set to Iron Maiden music.
Imagine in 1983 i was 17 years old kid coming home from the store with my new vinyle piece of mind and the shoke I got when I put on the trooper. 6 months later i saw my first iron maiden show at the old Montreal forum. I still remember
My boy finally did Iron Maiden live! That's the way! And... i recognized no starting teaser, i like you ;)
if you'd be interested in hearing what was Germany's answer to Iron Maiden, then deffo check out the band Helloween.
songs of note:
>Halloween (you'll want any of the full 13-minute versions ; _not_ that 5-minute b.s.)
>Keeper of the Seven Keys (this one is also 13-ish minutes .... they really know how to write an epic)
>I Want Out
>Future World
>A Tale that Wasn't Right (for a good ol' fashion metal ballad)
Do all your Iron Maiden reviews from Live footage!! They’re incredible
You made the right choice.
Live Maiden cannot be replicated in the studio. All time top 3 band for me.
Best live band ever. It is their concerts that have made them so big. It was true in 1983 when I first time I saw them, and it is true today.
IM is legendary and Bruce is the ultimate story teller. Saw them 2 years ago and they were so playful on stage. 50 years later they still LOVE what they do! Going to see them again at the end of the year. You really need to catch them live if you can! Love your channel dude!
And any reaction you do from IM, do a live performance. You won’t be disappointed
I went to see them last year and they still kick ass!
I've seen Iron Maiden live in concert at least 5 times since the mid 90's and honestly they've NEVER disappointed me,not even once.Their shows are sooo Charged with energy and sound and Bruces vocals have always been top notch. His range is freaking phenomenal and he has SO MUCH POWER to his voice!! He's always in tune,and has immaculate precision with his ability to switch up from singing to chanting to screaming is flawless!! One of the top 3 metal vocalists I've seen live imo...the other 2 would be Geoff Tate from Queensryche and although I'd say Maynard from Tool or even Rob Halford of Judas Priest are up there Steven Tyler of Aerosmith is my last top 3 favorite vocalist live,and before you kill me for not saying that technically Aerosmith isn't Metal,its ROCK so I count it even though its not really a METAL group....seriously the man had pipes of a true LEGEND!so ya,this man....Bruce is on a god like tier vocally for me personally. Not to mention the BAND freaking SLAYS it...they are also quiet impressive and incredible as well!!! Iron Maiden ROCKS!!!!!!!🎶❤✌
"EN VIVO" is in Chile.
I was literally playing this on the guitar and was planning on requesting it. what a great surprise
Speaking as someone who has been in a band that were touring and heard a crowd sing every word of the song you are playing is a crazy experience, and in my case it was 300 people not 10k, 20 K etc loool also to continue the scaling down in my case, I was playing to a crowd in Glasgow, (I am from Bristol) so it was still far enough for it to be more than a local thing....but going to Chile and having that many peeps singing along must be one hell of an experience
HALLOWED BE THY NAME live version
what a performance! F.I.R.E.!🤘😎
Seen these live in 2010, was one of the best gigs I've been to
Me bought this album in 1992, and it catches me, with my 17 years......... Now 32 years later, they catch you............ But this song did not grow older, I heard it maybe for 1000 times, and it didn`t become boring, cause you feel the energie.....
Two years ago, me saw them for the first time live, all bandmembers past the sixties, but they played as fresh as in the 80ties........ that is so fucking awesome...... if u want to be on place were magic happens, stay in a Maidencrowd....
Bro..."Live after death" is the shit! They were at their peak. Truly a great live performance.
Grew up with this band. Great memories and great music. They have been around since late 70s early 80s. Have always played great stuff. Such a fun rabbit hole this band is, great reaction. They are still going strong to this day, one of the 4 horseman of rock/metal. They would be Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera and Judas Priest. As always, much love&respect ❤😊
The best metal band ever! No argument, no competition here
That's an old song that has always been amazing. I never got to see Iron Maiden until recently, but I have loved that band since i was a teenager in the 80's.
They do still rock fkn hard.
Great reaction. Thanks brother
So true, Maiden always attract new fans, these guys are in their 60s, Nicko(Drummer) is 71! They still put out this level of energy to this day.
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻#UpTheIrons
I lived through all these bands in the seventies. Enjoyed the music but had no idea how iconic they were going to be ! These bring back soooo many memories. At the time there was only one club which played rock music in my town and that was only on a Friday night and the last bus home was at 11pm. So many times I ended up walking home
You have only touched the surface with maiden, keep going, so much more to enjoy🤘🏻🤘🏻
One of the best bands ever!🤘❤🤟
I love hearing the crowd on this one who aren’t in an English speaking country to begin singing all the lyrics and singing along with the guitars just get me every time! I also love the band always seems like they’re just out there having a blast every night!
I saw them in concert for the first time around 1986 or 87. They killed it back then, and are still killing it today.
If you want to see the ultimate metal show crowd - check out Blind Guardian "Bard's Song / Valhalla" at Waken. Boss level crowd interaction
Iron Maiden studio versions are good-great. Maiden live... Something else entirely!!! At their live shows they say that there aren't any "fans" there. If you are in a live crowd, you are one of the band & almost expected to join in.
Dance of Death, at En Vivo is honestly one of the most impressive performances you'll see. How does Bruce run about on stage, leap about on stage, & keep singing while he does this?!?
Love watching you appreciate my favorite band! Rime of the Ancient Mariner live is a must for you 👍🏼