Bruce Dickinson has the best stage presence of all time...and endurance of singing and running around without losing breathe deserves an award in itself....Amazing frontman
Everytime he does The Trooper and puts on the redcoat with the massive Union Jack, swinging it around and singing at the same damn time. Blew my God damned man. Truly among the best experiences of my life to see them live.
Bruce is one of the greatest frontmen in metal. Obviously, he has a great voice even to this day (he's 63 years old). But what really makes him so great is that doesn't just sing, he paints a picture. You feel his emotions. He connects with an audience better than most. I have been to many Maiden shows. It's not just a concert but an experience. They have never disappointed and I have also left their shows a few pounds lighter because you are moving so much to their music. Very few bands emit the same amount of energy at a live performance as maiden does.
Bruce is an all time hero! And he's not in his 50s but he is 63 years of age now. Best story teller in metal (and on top of that he flies their own plane lol) and the band is amazing. So many great songs to pick from, you can't go wrong with that. Up the irons! 🤘🏻😎
@@africanfartingfrog and i might be wrong, but if i remember correctly he is wearing the beany, because at the time he had been diagnosed with throat cancer. and been through treatment.
@@vigaprimuz You would in fact be wrong, the beanie had nothing to do with cancer. He got the cancer diagnose in 2014 (it was in his tongue), this show was filmed 2011. He had the beanie the whole tour.
Bruce is incredibly fit, and it shows. He was invited to try out for the British Olympic fencing team but turned it down for lack of time, but still keeps his fitness up as needed to regain his Airline Transport Pilot's Medical certificate and licence following his cancer treatment, in order to captain the 747-400 he leased for the "Book of Souls" world tour. He also has an aerobatic and display endorsement for his Spitfire and replica Fokker triplane. His jumps and balance on stage are legendary - he has even been seen jumping from the upper staging at the back OVER the drumkit and landing with a single roll and slide. From a standing start. But gestures need to be exaggerated to be visible once audiences are regularly into 6 figures. Live is always best if available. Iron Maiden was founded by Bassist Steve Harris 46 years ago, and still going strong. Average 64 years and Nicko (on drums) is 69. You have a lot of catching up to do!
@@brianpeterson5783 Well, there was the book launch of his autobiography "what does this button do", when he did a Q&A, of which my favourite was "Did you visit a vocal coach after your throat cancer treatment and if so, how much did you teach them?" (he is in fact, completely self-taught in both vocals and more recently piano - as a result of him winning a Grand Piano in some form of charity lottery and deciding he might as well learn to play it - the result was "Empire Of The Clouds", which he wrote in the process of learning to play and in which he perfoms the piano introduction. Oh, and just btw - the level of fitness required to do aerobatics to a display standard in something with the turning capability of a spitfire is extreme. I used to fly and did some aeros in a much more gentle aircraft (only capable of +6/-3g) and 10 minutes at a time is hard work - and I was regularly cycling centuries at the time.
“I’m a fan for life.” Yep, that’s pretty much what Iron Maiden does to you with just one song. My wife is not a metal fan but I convinced her to come with me to their Legacy of the Beast show in Toronto. She absolutely loved it and is excited to see them again.
Bruce is a master showman, phenomenal vocalist. Iron Maiden is one of the most beloved long lasting bands on earth. 40 years later they are still writing and producing spectacular music. And one of the best live bands ever. Enjoy the journey with whats in my opinion the best band on Earth.
frohes neues aus Kölle.......mein concert hier im rhein energie stadion haben se schon zweimal verschoben,,,,,,,,,,aber nicht abgesagt, tja Maiden halt.....ich werd auch statt zwei jahre auch gern noch 10 jahre auf mein erstes concert von Maiden warten. 154 Concerte?...wuff, ..ich bin MaidenCrazy seit 1985....und ja, noch nie live genießen dürfen....leider, aus verschiedenen gründen......stay safe, bloodbrother
@@metal-adventures-joerg jow...und was war ich erleichtert als Bruce den Krebs besiegt hat. Ich nehm an das du ausser in Köln auch in Stuttgart dabei bist, oder....mein erstes concert war 1988. AC/DC. War schon der Hammer. Aber lifechanging war für mich Gary Moore live erleben zu dürfen. 1989 After the War-Tour. wow...R.I.P Gary......bleib gesund, buddy
Iron Maiden fan here, since 1987!!! I went to a show in São Paulo in 2019 for Legacy of the Beast tour and Bruce and the guys performed just like that despite the fact of they all are over 60 years old. AMAZING. We were 61 thousand crazy Maiden fans there. Up the Irons!
@@easterworshipper5579 hahah. Poor Janick. Funny thing is I think he has been in the band longer than Adrian now. 😂 but you are correct. H and Dave rule. Janick can stay. 😅
Don't feel bad, you have heard them now and it's never too late. I am 58 years old and grew up on this band. My first Maiden concert was in 1982 at Reunion Arena in Dallas Texas (sadly, that venue no longer exists). The thing is, that I did not even know that bands like Nighthish, Erica, Amaranthe, Delain, and Within Temptation existed until around 2010! Fortunately, I am now a full on fan of symphonic metal and the classic rock and metal. Variety is the spice of life, so enjoy it to the fullest while you can!
greetings and love from Köln/Cologne in Germany..thank you for checking out my lifesafers Iron Maiden i´m a MaidenManiac since 1985....the singer Bruce Dickinson has luckywise won the fight against throat cancer in 2015/16...UP THE IRONS...and stay safe, my dear lovelylady.......🌈💚
One of the greatest metalbands in the world. Their shows look amazing. Know them all my life but never been to a show. Hope to see them live this year, if covid allows it. Thank you for this reaction.
When I was 15 I was listening to their stuff. I'm now 47 and still listening to their stuff. I expect to be seeing their stuff all over again when i'm 70! LOL This is good stuff!
I saw them in September '22. It was 40 years since I saw them my first time. My son called and said, "If I get tickets, do you want to go?" Yeah I know...dumb question. Lol And even in their mid-60's, this energy was there for two hours. Up The Irons!
So cool to watch someone discover and appreciate these metal gods. You scratched the surface of the surface to the great collection of metal in the history of history. The journey will be long and it will move through your fingers like mist. Enjoy.
mmmmm you are crediting bruce too much. sure his songs are good stories too , but you forget Steve Harris is their main songwriter and has written most their giant epics. it's be more fair to say Steve is a good story writer adn bruce is good at brigning those stories to life , not that he's bad at writting himself just a lot of the lyrics are written by harris.
I started listening to Iron Maiden when their first video Run to the Hills aired on MTV in 1982. I was 12 or 13. So, I'm about to turn 53.... Iron Maiden fan for 40 years! Wow! Glad you found them. 😊
OK.. here we go again. Anastasia, I am 54 years old and I've been listening to and watching these guys for 3/4 of my life. and as an Iron Maiden fan I like watching 'genuine' first-time reactions to them (like yours) because >>I know what's coming!
It’s kind of a miracle that you had not already checked them out but I’m so glad you did and to think this was not even the greatest songs they have I mean it’s up there but there is so many amazing songs that it’s just astonishing that this isn’t even all the way up there
Iron Maiden are my favorite metal band of all time, I first heard them when I was 13 in 83 and have been a fan ever since and finally got to see them live in the Tacoma dome several years ago and they were absolutely phenomenal live and blew the roof off, you've gotta see some of their older live concert clips, number of the beast live, piece of mind, power slave, somewhere in time, these are their greatest albums with amazing songs and have other great albums as well but these are my favorites, if you wanna see a great live concert watch iron maiden flight 666, every song was recorded live in different countries and it's amazing. Thank you very much.
I was on May 24 at their concert in Belgrade. It was a fantastic experience again, Bruce's voice was better than ever. I also have a ticket for the concert in Austria and can’t wait. I wish everyone who loves them to experience this one day.
Best live show of any group ever. They are better live than on the album. I’ve seen them 15 times over the past 30 years and they have always been amazing.
8:15 "THAT was a jump" is Bruce in a nutshell 😆 I was in that concert (I've been every time they've come to Chile since I was an adult), every concert of them is an AMAZING experience!!
I just recently started to dive into Iron Maiden myself, and i know exactly that feeling of "what was i thinking up to now". They are instantly one of my favorite bands.
Welcome to Iron Maiden. You won't believe how many incredibly good songs these guys have made and the last album has only just been released. I would be happy to see more of it from you. My tip "The Sign Of The Cross" I get goose bumps when I think about it. Greetings from Germany and a happy new year.
Best live concerts!!! They are in their 60's now and still perform just like this! It's a shame they never got the radio play deserved. The fan base they have is all through word of mouth, some media but their shows brings everyone back for more. Definitely see them before they are gone!
Love your reaction, please more Iron Maiden 😀 Iron Maiden is the living legend of Heavy Metal. I love these guys, with over 40 years of success! Lovebites have a lot of influence from them. Miho, former bassist always says she wants to be Stevie Harris, the greatest bassist in Heavy Metal! See you next!
One of the most professional bands I've ever seen live, and they're having a great time too, Bruce probably sleeps like 6 hours then leaps out of bed to attack another day, his energy is amazing.
In the days of no televisions or movie screens Iron Maiden would be considered among the greatest storytellers in history…even with technology they are still the best.
Maiden is amazing Hallowed be thy name Rhyme of the ancient mariner Run to the hills Number of the beast Wasted years Aces high You can not go wrong. UP THE IRONS
Iron maiden is never given enough credit. The idea of modern, epic, progressive, symphonic metal was pioneered under their banner. Decades ahead of the curve.
I'm 42 years now and been a fan of Iron Maiden since I was 5. My brother introduced me to the album Powerslave. I fell in love with it instantly. Megadeth and Metallica which came later couldn't compare. Don't get me wrong, they were good too, but somehow I loved the storytelling melodic metal that IM showed me as a toddler just a bit more. IM might have shown me early on that lyrics and complex compositions add to the beauty of songs. I got picky early on. But maybe that is why I found diamonds early on like Nightwish, Opeth, After Forever (i.e Floor) and Arch Enemy before they became big. And of course I followed Epica from their beginning
I can still remember the moment I heard Bruce sing. I was sitting in my car in the high school parking lot with the new cassette tape. First song I heard was "Number of the Beast." Made every hair on my body stand up and I almost peed my pants. I had been worried, as I had been following Maiden for several years and had seen them live with Paul Diano on vocal. I had been listening to the first two albums and was in love with the "Killers" album. I had no idea what I was in for with their new singer, Bruce. What I was in for was a multiple decades long love affair with an incredible band and singer. Anastasia....since you really like Lovebites, listening to Iron Maiden will show where the girls roots and biggest influence is. You will immediately pick up the double harmony leads that have always been a trademark of Iron Maiden....which Midori and Mikayo pull off with expertise. You have a long and wonderful road ahead of you to get to know Iron Maiden.
Most enjoyable Iron Maiden reaction I’ve seen for a very long time. You just got a new subscriber and keep up the great reactions (especially to Iron Maiden).
I have been listening to Maiden for over 35 - 40 years ! The Guys are " cracking on a bit now " , still giving 100% . It will be a very sad day when I can no longer see them ..
I've been an Iron Maiden fan since 82 when I was 12 years old, their music has touched my life in so many ways and they are the greatest metal band of all time, I always wanted to see them live and finally did several years ago where I live here in Washington, I saw them at the Tacoma dome and it was a dream come true, I couldn't believe I was there with 35,000 screaming fans and we sang every song with them, they are absolutely phenomenal live and way better than studio, they literally blew the roof off and I couldn't barely hear for several days and definitely lost my voice from screaming at the top of my lungs. They are masters of their craft undoubtedly and without question.
I am going to the concert too in Texas. This will be the third time seeing Iron Maiden: saw them for Number of the beast, saw them when Bruce came back to the group and now this SEP hopefully. Greatest show ever!!
welcome to the maiden family,i've only been listening to maiden for the last forty years and thru out all my highs and lows in my life,they've always been there to carry me along.for next review you should consider "hallowed be thy name" or "rime of the ancient mariner",you won't be dissappointed with either!! as they say in the maiden camp "up the irons"
@@BenjoumeRocktana Not sure what you're getting at with that? Is Fear of the Dark too obvious a pick? Should we be recommended Rime of the ancient mariner or more obscure songs? Fear of the Dark is absolutely one of their best songs, and it's a tour De force live when listening to crowd participation.
@@s4tchm0j0n3s fear of the dark is just one of the most know song but if you're really objective and you listen to all maiden's song you'll see that fear of the dark is a way too much overrated song
@@BenjoumeRocktana Well, that's your opinion. While they have songs I prefer (Hallowed Be Thy Name, 22 Acacia Avenue, Wasted Years, The Evil that Men Do, Paschendale, Dream of Mirrors to name a few), Fear of the Dark is still always and will always be one of my absolute favourites.
Iron Maiden is my second favourite band ever. I remember hearing their song the ttooper dor the first time and I was an instant fan. I was in high school then and Brave new world had just been released. I've been a fan ever since and listen to Iron Maiden basically every week.
I'm happy you discovered this amazing band, different style but for sure something a Nightwish fan can like a lot. They are not in their fifties, this guys are around for about 45 years now and still producing great new music and amazing shows, so you have A LOT to discover. The singer Bruce Dickinson is in my opinion the best metal singer alive, period. His stage presence is unmatched. For the next suggestion, oh they have so many songs, maybe "Fear of the Dark" before going in more heavy songs, should be ok, please check the live in Rio. BtW Floor is a big fan of Bruce, and with her first band After Forever she did a cover of their song "The Evil that Man Do", maybe you can do a double reaction. Fun fact, Bruce was also a regular line airplane pilot, and they get on tour with their Boeing 747 called Ed Force One, with him at the controls, how cool should be to be in that airplane?
@@stefanstock953 It's what I meant, they are much older of what she thought, sorry my english is what it is. Actually the band was founded 46 years ago.
Both aircraft were ones that Bruce leased for their tours, first a 757, then more recently a 747-400. He was a Captain on both aircraft - THE captain on the 757 and one of a pair on the 747 (longer legs need a full relief crew).
@@Fabi72g no, i have to say Sorry, buddy.....i have read your comment again and you translate it correctly. I didn´t read it right, lo stupido...mi scusi. Su per i ferri da stiro, il mio fratello di sangue
@@stefanstock953 Oh it's ok, no worry, I'm happy I wrote it in a pretty understandable way :) Now I need to figure out the meaning of this pretty funny part in Italian "su per i ferri da stiro" :D Are you German? I was at 2 Maiden shows at Rock am Ring in the early 2000, who knows, maybe we was at the same show?
Steve Harris started Iron Maiden in 1972 these guys are in they're 60's and still killing it. I am 54 and this has been my favorite band for life I have seen them in many concerts and they never faltered. UP THE IRONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great reaction!!! Better late than never. The Iron Maiden family if very very large and dedicated. One of life's great pleasures is being at an Iron Maiden concert. Always fun with thousands of fellow fans. Enjoy your journey into tons of great songs. Up the Irons!!
Iron Maiden is an OG heavy metal band, before all of the sub-genres emerged. They are one of the top live bands of all time. They are legends. Up the Irons!
Great job Anastasia! Make sure to check out "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (Rock in Rio) as well as "Running Free" (Live After Death) next. Both are amazing as well 🤘🏼
I absolutely love watching 1st time Iron Maiden reviewers. Every one of them fall in love, like me.
The Clansman Rock in Rio is an amazing performance. Up The Irons.
That and Rime of the Ancient Mariner flight 666 DVD are their two best live performances IMHO.
Oh yes. The Clansman gets another vote from me. Can't wait to see them live again this summer.
@@mymlan yesss! The clansman is the best song everrr, so sentimental!♥️
Clansman....great track. That whole Rock in Rio album is a masterpiece of live performances.
man i heard the clansman live at legacy of the beast tour in Athens 2018....it was EPIC!!!!! Bruce is better than ever!
Bruce Dickinson has the best stage presence of all time...and endurance of singing and running around without losing breathe deserves an award in itself....Amazing frontman
The best imo, they do the best live shows.
Everytime he does The Trooper and puts on the redcoat with the massive Union Jack, swinging it around and singing at the same damn time. Blew my God damned man. Truly among the best experiences of my life to see them live.
Guy is great but nah, there are other tough contenders who could be even better
@@gomongiotrue
Bruce is one of the greatest frontmen in metal. Obviously, he has a great voice even to this day (he's 63 years old). But what really makes him so great is that doesn't just sing, he paints a picture. You feel his emotions. He connects with an audience better than most. I have been to many Maiden shows. It's not just a concert but an experience. They have never disappointed and I have also left their shows a few pounds lighter because you are moving so much to their music. Very few bands emit the same amount of energy at a live performance as maiden does.
Greatest front men in metal?
Nah, one of the greatest front men period.
And touring this year 🤟
Correction: Bruce is one of the greatest frontmen ever
He is the greatest front man in metal tbf the greatest on any genre
Wrong, the greatest 😅
Bruce is an all time hero! And he's not in his 50s but he is 63 years of age now. Best story teller in metal (and on top of that he flies their own plane lol) and the band is amazing. So many great songs to pick from, you can't go wrong with that.
Up the irons! 🤘🏻😎
To be technical, he WAS in his 50s at the time of filming
@@africanfartingfrog and i might be wrong, but if i remember correctly he is wearing the beany, because at the time he had been diagnosed with throat cancer. and been through treatment.
@@vigaprimuz You would in fact be wrong, the beanie had nothing to do with cancer. He got the cancer diagnose in 2014 (it was in his tongue), this show was filmed 2011. He had the beanie the whole tour.
And he even fences!
Exactly he was in his 50s and he doesn't move like that anymore
Bruce is incredibly fit, and it shows.
He was invited to try out for the British Olympic fencing team but turned it down for lack of time, but still keeps his fitness up as needed to regain his Airline Transport Pilot's Medical certificate and licence following his cancer treatment, in order to captain the 747-400 he leased for the "Book of Souls" world tour. He also has an aerobatic and display endorsement for his Spitfire and replica Fokker triplane.
His jumps and balance on stage are legendary - he has even been seen jumping from the upper staging at the back OVER the drumkit and landing with a single roll and slide. From a standing start.
But gestures need to be exaggerated to be visible once audiences are regularly into 6 figures. Live is always best if available.
Iron Maiden was founded by Bassist Steve Harris 46 years ago, and still going strong. Average 64 years and Nicko (on drums) is 69.
You have a lot of catching up to do!
One of the best comments.
Should've kept going..🤘😊✌️
@@brianpeterson5783 Well, there was the book launch of his autobiography "what does this button do", when he did a Q&A, of which my favourite was "Did you visit a vocal coach after your throat cancer treatment and if so, how much did you teach them?" (he is in fact, completely self-taught in both vocals and more recently piano - as a result of him winning a Grand Piano in some form of charity lottery and deciding he might as well learn to play it - the result was "Empire Of The Clouds", which he wrote in the process of learning to play and in which he perfoms the piano introduction.
Oh, and just btw - the level of fitness required to do aerobatics to a display standard in something with the turning capability of a spitfire is extreme. I used to fly and did some aeros in a much more gentle aircraft (only capable of +6/-3g) and 10 minutes at a time is hard work - and I was regularly cycling centuries at the time.
Didn’t Steve Harris turn down a football career to continue with Iron Maiden as well?
Goddamn son! You are a high priest of Maiden 🤘 great info
There are pictures from the concerts where you can see Bruce Dickinson singing with guitarist Dave Murray on his shoulders.
“I’m a fan for life.”
Yep, that’s pretty much what Iron Maiden does to you with just one song.
My wife is not a metal fan but I convinced her to come with me to their Legacy of the Beast show in Toronto. She absolutely loved it and is excited to see them again.
Good for you to take her. I took my teenage daughter and she felt the same.
Bruce is a master showman, phenomenal vocalist. Iron Maiden is one of the most beloved long lasting bands on earth. 40 years later they are still writing and producing spectacular music.
And one of the best live bands ever. Enjoy the journey with whats in my opinion the best band on Earth.
not one thing here that i can disagree with
Greetings from Stuttgart, Germany!
Maidenized since 1982 (visiting 154 Shows in 30 countries so far!)
Up the Irons forever!!!
frohes neues aus Kölle.......mein concert hier im rhein energie stadion haben se schon zweimal verschoben,,,,,,,,,,aber nicht abgesagt, tja Maiden halt.....ich werd auch statt zwei jahre auch gern noch 10 jahre auf mein erstes concert von Maiden warten. 154 Concerte?...wuff, ..ich bin MaidenCrazy seit 1985....und ja, noch nie live genießen dürfen....leider, aus verschiedenen gründen......stay safe, bloodbrother
@@stefanstock953 bin auch in Köln am Start! Freu dich drauf,es ist nie zu spät für Maiden live!!!
@@metal-adventures-joerg jow...und was war ich erleichtert als Bruce den Krebs besiegt hat. Ich nehm an das du ausser in Köln auch in Stuttgart dabei bist, oder....mein erstes concert war 1988. AC/DC. War schon der Hammer. Aber lifechanging war für mich Gary Moore live erleben zu dürfen. 1989 After the War-Tour. wow...R.I.P Gary......bleib gesund, buddy
Iron Maiden fan here, since 1987!!! I went to a show in São Paulo in 2019 for Legacy of the Beast tour and Bruce and the guys performed just like that despite the fact of they all are over 60 years old. AMAZING. We were 61 thousand crazy Maiden fans there. Up the Irons!
Those three guitarists: Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Janick Gers are known as "Three Amigos" by Maiden Fans. They share leads and solos.
no, they are known as 'the dynamic duo and the new guy'.
@@easterworshipper5579 I read that 3 of them were also known as 3 Amigos too.
@@easterworshipper5579 hahah. Poor Janick. Funny thing is I think he has been in the band longer than Adrian now. 😂 but you are correct. H and Dave rule. Janick can stay. 😅
been a huge fan since about 1980, always tell people their live performance isn't just a concert....it's an experience
Don't feel bad, you have heard them now and it's never too late. I am 58 years old and grew up on this band. My first Maiden concert was in 1982 at Reunion Arena in Dallas Texas (sadly, that venue no longer exists). The thing is, that I did not even know that bands like Nighthish, Erica, Amaranthe, Delain, and Within Temptation existed until around 2010!
Fortunately, I am now a full on fan of symphonic metal and the classic rock and metal. Variety is the spice of life, so enjoy it to the fullest while you can!
This is definitely a group that you should go down the rabbit hole for a spell. I guarantee, you won't be disappointed.
I'm an old guy. I grew up on Iron Maiden. Their first 6 albums are The Gold Standard for Power Metal imo. Btw they are in their 60's.
You've just scratched the surface of one of the best bands in history.
He puts that much energy into every thing he does. The man is a beast as well as talented, intelligent,and very grounded. He is one of a kind.
I've only watched this video, but because your sincerity, now you got my subscription
I love watching a new generation discover Iron Maiden. Long live the Irons!!!! Up the irons!!!!
greetings and love from Köln/Cologne in Germany..thank you for checking out my lifesafers Iron Maiden i´m a MaidenManiac since 1985....the singer Bruce Dickinson has luckywise won the fight against throat cancer in 2015/16...UP THE IRONS...and stay safe, my dear lovelylady.......🌈💚
One of the greatest metalbands in the world. Their shows look amazing. Know them all my life but never been to a show. Hope to see them live this year, if covid allows it. Thank you for this reaction.
Hope so to Friend got me Ticket for LI show in Sept.
More Iron Maiden please!!
When I was 15 I was listening to their stuff. I'm now 47 and still listening to their stuff. I expect to be seeing their stuff all over again when i'm 70! LOL This is good stuff!
Dinner and a show with Maiden. Pure theater with great riffs.
I saw them in September '22. It was 40 years since I saw them my first time. My son called and said, "If I get tickets, do you want to go?" Yeah I know...dumb question. Lol
And even in their mid-60's, this energy was there for two hours.
Up The Irons!
I have been on two Maiden shows and both was awesome, they never drop the energy down!
So cool to watch someone discover and appreciate these metal gods. You scratched the surface of the surface to the great collection of metal in the history of history. The journey will be long and it will move through your fingers like mist. Enjoy.
Yes, you have.
Nothing short but the biggest Heavy Metal band around today 😉
Iron Maiden has been around forever. I saw them open up for Judas Priest back in the early 80’s. One of the best metal shows I’ve seen.
Me to Pallidium in NYC
No doubt
Iron Maiden are legendary - now you see why. I have seen them in 4 decades and my soul is complete when I see them.
Hi Anastasia! You are great ! I love this reaction! I'm 50 yes. old and still want to be Nicko McBrain
I just subscribed to your channel because of your reaction to Iron Maiden.....I loved it & look forward to more Maiden on your channel! Thank you.
Bruce is the greatest story teller in metal history. Try Hallowed be thy name next flight 666 tour in Toronto shows off the whole band
Well Dio is up there to, his love for fantasy really brings out his storytelling.
@@LLiivveeeevviiLL very true.
mmmmm you are crediting bruce too much. sure his songs are good stories too , but you forget Steve Harris is their main songwriter and has written most their giant epics. it's be more fair to say Steve is a good story writer adn bruce is good at brigning those stories to life , not that he's bad at writting himself just a lot of the lyrics are written by harris.
@@DenverStarkey comment literally says story teller not writer. Your comment makes no sense.
@@stephenramos2824 well part of telling a story is writing it. so what ever.
Iron Maiden the great story tellers of music. You also have a beautiful voice . The lead singer flies their jumbo jet too lol.
I started listening to Iron Maiden when their first video Run to the Hills aired on MTV in 1982. I was 12 or 13. So, I'm about to turn 53.... Iron Maiden fan for 40 years! Wow! Glad you found them. 😊
OK.. here we go again. Anastasia, I am 54 years old and I've been listening to and watching these guys for 3/4 of my life.
and as an Iron Maiden fan I like watching 'genuine' first-time reactions to them (like yours) because >>I know what's coming!
Great job ; I think the best theatrical performance by Maiden is Rime Of The Ancient Mariner from 2001
It’s kind of a miracle that you had not already checked them out but I’m so glad you did and to think this was not even the greatest songs they have I mean it’s up there but there is so many amazing songs that it’s just astonishing that this isn’t even all the way up there
Iron Maiden are my favorite metal band of all time, I first heard them when I was 13 in 83 and have been a fan ever since and finally got to see them live in the Tacoma dome several years ago and they were absolutely phenomenal live and blew the roof off, you've gotta see some of their older live concert clips, number of the beast live, piece of mind, power slave, somewhere in time, these are their greatest albums with amazing songs and have other great albums as well but these are my favorites, if you wanna see a great live concert watch iron maiden flight 666, every song was recorded live in different countries and it's amazing. Thank you very much.
Rime of the Ancient Mariner would probably ring your bell.
Enjoyed your take, be blessed.
I was on May 24 at their concert in Belgrade. It was a fantastic experience again, Bruce's voice was better than ever. I also have a ticket for the concert in Austria and can’t wait. I wish everyone who loves them to experience this one day.
Best live show of any group ever. They are better live than on the album. I’ve seen them 15 times over the past 30 years and they have always been amazing.
A Maiden Fan since 1986 seen them 7 times and cant wait to see them again. Up the Irons
check the clansman from rock in rio 2001. Probably the best performance of Bruce
8:15 "THAT was a jump" is Bruce in a nutshell 😆 I was in that concert (I've been every time they've come to Chile since I was an adult), every concert of them is an AMAZING experience!!
Iron Maiden are incredible storytellers as well as incredible musicians/performers. The energy at a Maiden gig is unrivalled. Up the irons!
I just recently started to dive into Iron Maiden myself, and i know exactly that feeling of "what was i thinking up to now". They are instantly one of my favorite bands.
Welcome to Iron Maiden. You won't believe how many incredibly good songs these guys have made and the last album has only just been released. I would be happy to see more of it from you. My tip "The Sign Of The Cross" I get goose bumps when I think about it. Greetings from Germany and a happy new year.
You want to see Iron Maiden work a crowd, try either "The Clansman" or "Fear of The Dark" live performances.
I second that. "Fear Of The Dark" in Rio for goosebumps.
Well done for reacting to the greatest UK metal band ever ! Bruce is a beast on stage and we love him xx
Watch them live its just amazing, this year here i go again. Nice react miss.
Best live concerts!!! They are in their 60's now and still perform just like this! It's a shame they never got the radio play deserved. The fan base they have is all through word of mouth, some media but their shows brings everyone back for more. Definitely see them before they are gone!
They are all in their 60's now and still just as good and energetic!!!
This song is quickly becoming my favourite it's absolutely awesome!!!
Love your reaction, please more Iron Maiden 😀
Iron Maiden is the living legend of Heavy Metal. I love these guys, with over 40 years of success!
Lovebites have a lot of influence from them. Miho, former bassist always says she wants to be Stevie Harris, the greatest bassist in Heavy Metal!
See you next!
One of the most professional bands I've ever seen live, and they're having a great time too, Bruce probably sleeps like 6 hours then leaps out of bed to attack another day, his energy is amazing.
I really love the Adrian Smith guitar solo on that song. Not flashy at all, but that tone! 😱🎸🤘
Bruce is a brilliant story teller. The atmosphere when you are in the audience is electric 🤘🎸🎸
You Really know what is perfect. I love your reactions 😚
In the days of no televisions or movie screens Iron Maiden would be considered among the greatest storytellers in history…even with technology they are still the best.
I have seen maiden 8 times... And you're in for a treat... 🤘
Can’t wait for more maiden also enjoyed your video so much and enjoyed you so much I subscribed immediately. Up the irons!🤟
Bruce is an amazing singer and an awesome showman. Maiden is so fantastic on stage, i saw them 12 times and it's still awesome 🤘
Maiden has been rocking hard and heavy for several decades. They are always high energy live. 🥂🎊🎉☝
Thanks for sharing your first Iron Maiden's reaction,
Amazing band with a great albums
Enjoy your journey Anastasia
great reaction... and I have to tell you... I was there!! this concert was mane in my country
"He's still young...ish" LOL!!! That was great!
I'm glad to see you finally escaped from under the rock. At last you can really experience true Rock at its best.
Iron Maiden, the greatest metal ever, thank you !!!
This group are amazing.they transcend greatness
Bruce is in his 60s now and still able to do all this effortlessly.
Yes please more maiden!!!! You should do a month of maiden!!! Jajajaj, up the IRONS!
Maiden is amazing
Hallowed be thy name
Rhyme of the ancient mariner
Run to the hills
Number of the beast
Wasted years
Aces high
You can not go wrong.
UP THE IRONS
Iron maiden is never given enough credit. The idea of modern, epic, progressive, symphonic metal was pioneered under their banner. Decades ahead of the curve.
I'm 42 years now and been a fan of Iron Maiden since I was 5. My brother introduced me to the album Powerslave. I fell in love with it instantly. Megadeth and Metallica which came later couldn't compare. Don't get me wrong, they were good too, but somehow I loved the storytelling melodic metal that IM showed me as a toddler just a bit more. IM might have shown me early on that lyrics and complex compositions add to the beauty of songs. I got picky early on. But maybe that is why I found diamonds early on like Nightwish, Opeth, After Forever (i.e Floor) and Arch Enemy before they became big. And of course I followed Epica from their beginning
Their live shows are incredible! You leave the venue almost floating with feel good 😁
I can still remember the moment I heard Bruce sing. I was sitting in my car in the high school parking lot with the new cassette tape. First song I heard was "Number of the Beast." Made every hair on my body stand up and I almost peed my pants. I had been worried, as I had been following Maiden for several years and had seen them live with Paul Diano on vocal. I had been listening to the first two albums and was in love with the "Killers" album. I had no idea what I was in for with their new singer, Bruce. What I was in for was a multiple decades long love affair with an incredible band and singer. Anastasia....since you really like Lovebites, listening to Iron Maiden will show where the girls roots and biggest influence is. You will immediately pick up the double harmony leads that have always been a trademark of Iron Maiden....which Midori and Mikayo pull off with expertise. You have a long and wonderful road ahead of you to get to know Iron Maiden.
Love your enthusiasm for this performance. Especially always happy when ladies appreciate the guitar solos.
There is a reason why Iron maiden is one of THE iconic metal bands.
Most enjoyable Iron Maiden reaction I’ve seen for a very long time. You just got a new subscriber and keep up the great reactions (especially to Iron Maiden).
I have been listening to Maiden for over 35 - 40 years !
The Guys are " cracking on a bit now " , still giving 100% . It will be a very sad day when I can no longer see them ..
I've been an Iron Maiden fan since 82 when I was 12 years old, their music has touched my life in so many ways and they are the greatest metal band of all time, I always wanted to see them live and finally did several years ago where I live here in Washington, I saw them at the Tacoma dome and it was a dream come true, I couldn't believe I was there with 35,000 screaming fans and we sang every song with them, they are absolutely phenomenal live and way better than studio, they literally blew the roof off and I couldn't barely hear for several days and definitely lost my voice from screaming at the top of my lungs. They are masters of their craft undoubtedly and without question.
I am going to the concert too in Texas. This will be the third time seeing Iron Maiden: saw them for Number of the beast, saw them when Bruce came back to the group and now this SEP hopefully. Greatest show ever!!
If you want more Maiden check out The Clansman live Rock in Rio, Bruce is on point along with the rest of the band as usual. Great Reaction.
Iron Maiden......kicking your ass and giving history lessons since 1975....
welcome to the maiden family,i've only been listening to maiden for the last forty years and thru out all my highs and lows in my life,they've always been there to carry me along.for next review you should consider "hallowed be thy name" or "rime of the ancient mariner",you won't be dissappointed with either!! as they say in the maiden camp "up the irons"
Bruce constantly moves on stage a true show man
Welcome to IRON MAIDEN WORLD...FEAR OF THE DARK is one of their AWESOME SONG....
Fear of the Dark Live. Best Maiden song ever. It's an absolute masterpiece. Hallowed be Thy Name isn't far behind either.
I think she will be impressed
You didn't really listen to maiden to pick fear of the dark
@@BenjoumeRocktana Not sure what you're getting at with that? Is Fear of the Dark too obvious a pick? Should we be recommended Rime of the ancient mariner or more obscure songs?
Fear of the Dark is absolutely one of their best songs, and it's a tour De force live when listening to crowd participation.
@@s4tchm0j0n3s fear of the dark is just one of the most know song but if you're really objective and you listen to all maiden's song you'll see that fear of the dark is a way too much overrated song
@@BenjoumeRocktana Well, that's your opinion. While they have songs I prefer (Hallowed Be Thy Name, 22 Acacia Avenue, Wasted Years, The Evil that Men Do, Paschendale, Dream of Mirrors to name a few), Fear of the Dark is still always and will always be one of my absolute favourites.
Iron Maiden is my second favourite band ever. I remember hearing their song the ttooper dor the first time and I was an instant fan. I was in high school then and Brave new world had just been released. I've been a fan ever since and listen to Iron Maiden basically every week.
They become better as years pass by. I also ignored Maiden for decades. Now i hear all day.
You have 40+ years of their discography at your disposal. I kinda envy you! And yes, their concerts are an amazing experience!!
Up the Irons! 🤘🏻
Finally a first reaction to Iron Maiden that isn’t Hallowed Be Thy Name! Good job.
I'm happy you discovered this amazing band, different style but for sure something a Nightwish fan can like a lot.
They are not in their fifties, this guys are around for about 45 years now and still producing great new music and amazing shows, so you have A LOT to discover.
The singer Bruce Dickinson is in my opinion the best metal singer alive, period. His stage presence is unmatched.
For the next suggestion, oh they have so many songs, maybe "Fear of the Dark" before going in more heavy songs, should be ok, please check the live in Rio.
BtW Floor is a big fan of Bruce, and with her first band After Forever she did a cover of their song "The Evil that Man Do", maybe you can do a double reaction.
Fun fact, Bruce was also a regular line airplane pilot, and they get on tour with their Boeing 747 called Ed Force One, with him at the controls, how cool should be to be in that airplane?
thats sadwise not realy correct...sorry, bloodbrother.. but with all due respect...Maiden are now on average 64 years old. Nicko is even 69.
@@stefanstock953 It's what I meant, they are much older of what she thought, sorry my english is what it is. Actually the band was founded 46 years ago.
Both aircraft were ones that Bruce leased for their tours, first a 757, then more recently a 747-400.
He was a Captain on both aircraft - THE captain on the 757 and one of a pair on the 747 (longer legs need a full relief crew).
@@Fabi72g no, i have to say Sorry, buddy.....i have read your comment again and you translate it correctly. I didn´t read it right, lo stupido...mi scusi. Su per i ferri da stiro, il mio fratello di sangue
@@stefanstock953 Oh it's ok, no worry, I'm happy I wrote it in a pretty understandable way :)
Now I need to figure out the meaning of this pretty funny part in Italian "su per i ferri da stiro" :D
Are you German? I was at 2 Maiden shows at Rock am Ring in the early 2000, who knows, maybe we was at the same show?
These guys are in their 60's and 70's and they jump around like they seen a snake! Up the Iron Maiden!
Steve Harris started Iron Maiden in 1972 these guys are in they're 60's and still killing it. I am 54 and this has been my favorite band for life I have seen them in many concerts and they never faltered. UP THE IRONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Welcome to maiden x
Great reaction!!! Better late than never. The Iron Maiden family if very very large and dedicated.
One of life's great pleasures is being at an Iron Maiden concert. Always fun with thousands of fellow fans.
Enjoy your journey into tons of great songs. Up the Irons!!
Iron Maiden is an OG heavy metal band, before all of the sub-genres emerged.
They are one of the top live bands of all time. They are legends.
Up the Irons!
Great job Anastasia! Make sure to check out "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (Rock in Rio) as well as "Running Free" (Live After Death) next. Both are amazing as well 🤘🏼