Not to detract from Nicko's stickmanship, let's take a moment to remember the incomparable and brilliant Clive Burr on drums for the first 3 Maiden albums. RIP fella.
@@collinkenney4573 Agreed. Both drummers are unique in their own styles. Clive was naturally gifted & so precise yet Nicko Mc B is more emotionally attached to his kit and plays to the mood of the music in a haphazard sort of way! But both styles work. I'll STFU now. LOL. 🤪
Nicko is a great drummer... but Clive stood out. I'm not a drummer and don't really pay attention to drums much, but I do have a couple favourite drummers that really stand out to my ears. Clive was definitely one of them, Gar Samuelson from Megadeth and Danny Carey from Tool are on that list too. There's just something about their playing that really catches me. And as a non drummer with little interest in the instrument, that's the highest honour I can give.
@@briandale5624 yeah bruh, Di"anno actually needs help right now man. Fans are raising funds for him to make his knee surgeries. He really needs the help.
The bassist Steve Harris is the founder of the band. He’s the one who writes most of the songs, and it’s his band, he’s the one in charge. So yeah, bass is a huge part of Maidens sound
Dude never even learned to play scales, yet managed to become one of Metal's most famous bassists. Just goes to show you, natural talent beats formal training.
To fully appreciate Bruce, you have to see a live performance. Hes one of the hardest working frontmen in history. The amount of energy he projects on stage is second to none.
2 Minutes to Midnight, as stated below, is about the Doomsday Clock and how close it got to the potential for nuclear war/disaster. The song is a commentary and condemnation of the industrial war complex. "To kill the unborn in the womb" is literally condemning these forces for the potential to wipe out whole generations before they could be born. Gruesome lyrics, but nuclear war is a grim subject. Great reaction as always, Kira! Have a wonderful day!
yea i read about the lyrics right towards the end of my discussion on the song, and how the unborn part relates to a line in the bible apparently! Metal bands always have such wacky song themes haha sometimes different every time
Metal in the 70s and 80s, particularly British metal, was very heavily influenced by war and the threat of war: people like Ozzy and Lemmy grew up playing in bombed out ruins from the Blitz, and then the world went quickly into the Cold War, with the looming threat every day of nuclear war. It has an impact on a musician for sure.
@@thomasharris4942 I think part of that is because those of us in the Continental USA have not had to face full on war in our land and we didn't grow up in the aftermath of WWII like our European kindred did. That definitely gives us a different perspective. The closest we've had was the attack on the World Trade Towers in New York.
And another "fun" fact about Doomsday Clock: Due to rivalry between super powers and climate change we are closest to midnight we've ever been. We are 1minute 40 seconds to midnight.
@@Scytian1 Devastating war could result from the disagreement over the "climate crisis", but not from the actual 'crisis', that doesn't really exist. They are just over dramatizing natural events that have been happening since the dawn of time. People with power are just using the so called 'crisis' to increase their power. Eventually they will go too far, and then it will be midnight. The only threat from "climate change" is the tyranny the eco-fascists will impose upon those who do not worship their cult. "To kill the unborn in the womb"? Are you sure Iron Maiden wasn't talking about Democrats? They are all about destruction.
Bass player and founder Steve Harris should be held in the same breath as Geezer. Both are very driving forces in the sound of their respective bands. Those two, along with Cliff Burton (Metallica) and Geddy Lee (Rush), are my Mount Rushmore of bass.
My top 5 bass players (in no particular order): Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Ian Fraser (aka Lemmy Kilmister), Cliff Burton, and "Fat Mike" from the skate-punk band NOFX.
yep FULL CUT reaction for you today! if you like em there's a lot more on the patreon. TEAM DI'ANNO ... yep watching this back & wanted to say YES I KNOW I PRONOUNCE MARINER WRONG. also I read further into the 2 Minute to Midnight lyrics during my discussion after listening @ 21:43
More Maiden is never a bad thIng. I'm a believer of the theory that Iron Maiden was already on its way to be a big band with DiAnno singing, and, while they probably wouldnt have been as big as they got with Bruce, they still should have been up there, but we'll never now for sure, I think they would have gone to more slow, melodic songs as they have done with Bruce the last few years. Killers is on my top 3 Maiden albums.
Bruce Dickinson is a bit like coffee, or hard liquors like whiskey or rum. The first time you taste it, you're like "WTF is this?! People LIKE THIS?!" Then after a while, you can't imagine your life without it.
You can't investigate 80's metal without reacting to the mighty Mercyful Fate, especially the first two albums 'Melissa' and 'Don't break the Oath'; highly influential stuff that inspired everything from Metallica to Norwegian black metal. Insane vocals, impeccable musicianship and excellent songwriting. Check it out, Kira.. 🙏
@@kirawasareactor You can't go wrong with any of the songs of the two albums I mentioned; some of the darkest and most original material of the whole 80's metal scene. Later you can check their lead singer King Diamond's solo albums; some of the most eerie concept albums ever made.. 🤘🤘
My fav tracks are "Stranger In A Strange Land"..it's how I feel. And I love "Caught Somewhere In Time" for the guitar solo...especially Adrian's part....so good!...Not that the rest isn't good..It's most excellent....with a sublime guitar bridge.
You should totally give "Revelations" a shot next. One of my favorite Maiden songs and a very different style than their usual stuff. Also one of my favorite Bruce vocal performances in their catalog.
I have a distinct feeling it would be great to have a "Kira reacts to LIVE Iron Maiden" video sometime. If I remember correctly, Bruce's live performance on Hallowed Be Thy Name really caused a good impression on you, and it totally makes sense as they're a real monster of a band upon a stage, up to this day. Maybe you should give it a go :) We all love Maiden and of course it would be great if you love them too, but it's OK if you don't, it all comes down to personal taste anyway. But a Live Maiden video would be cool :)
The drum matching the bass riff is standard for the drummer Clive Burr. When he auditioned/joined the band, he didn't know the songs, so he played in sync with the bass notes. It gave early Maiden songs a very tight feel.
I like Bruce but I can definitely relate to her. Sometimes he tires me out. On the other hand I coule prob listen to Paul for longer. But then again it may also be because of Clive's drumming too. All my fav Maiden songs are with Bruce though so I dunno lol. Also don't forget about Rob Halford! Dreamer Deceiver is one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard
Iron Maiden has.a third vocalist, Blaze Bayley, you might like him. Some recommended tracks are Man On The Edge, Futureal, The Clansman, The Angel And The Gambler.
Try songs from the era with their third singer, Blaze Bailey. I am curious. Also, try some song from the modern era when Bruce was back and they have 3 guitarists
Some of my favorites from the Di'Anno era are Purgatory, Twilight Zone, Killers, Remember Tomorrow, Strange World, the 2 instrumentals - Transylvania and Ghengis Khan.... actually, everything off those 2 albums are fire and in my favorites. I really wish they made a few more albums with Paul on vocals.
Paschendale is an epic more progressive-ish song, it's relatively recent (2003) and got some great Bruce vocals and great guitar work. It's honestly one of my favourites
Three awesome bangers from Maiden. Since you prefer the Dianno era you should listen (at least) to Remember Tomorrow, Killers, Purgatory and the instrumental Transylvania, they're "such good" 😉. I wonder why you did this with no cuts (which I don't mind). I bet you also know that "Murders in..." is the title of an Edgar Allan Poe story. Good reaction as always!
i like to throw out a video with no cuts every now and again for UA-cam. lots prefer the full cut. yes I'd love to do some album reactions to those Di'Anno era albums!!! yes Poe is one of my favourite horror writers .. :)
Other than Rime Of The Ancient Mariner, you should definitely check out these songs that I consider you'll likely to enjoy more in their discography: - Sign Of The Cross - Dance Of Death - Afraid To Shoot Strangers - Blood Brothers - Remember Tomorrow - When The Wild Wind Blows - Revelations - The Clansman - To Tame A Land - The Clairvoyant - The Parchment (from their newly released album)
So excited for a full cut from my favorite era of Maiden! You are such a natural beauty and how you react to and explain the music is unparalleled😀!!!!!
You need to listen of all of "Killers". At 53, that is still my favorite Iron Maiden release. What is funny is if you listen to early King Diamond, you'll hear at lot of early Dave Murray guitar licks in Andy LaRoque's lead work. I noticed it one day and started compiling notes fir a friend wjose leadwork sounds just like LaRoque. The band really became a completely different band with Nico replacing Clive Burr, and Bruce being brought in to replace Pail Di'Anno, who I totally love. I remember feeling kind of betrayed when that happened.... it took me a few years before I accepted Bruce and Nico.
@@haroldbelfast Funny, to me it's one of their most inconsistent. I don't know why but I just can't get into about half of the album. Something about it doesn't hook me at all. Which is weird because I absolutely loved the first album.
It's interesting to see someone say that they prefer Paul to Bruce, having known nothing of the band previously. I did like Paul on the albums he did but with Bruce they just took it to a whole other level. He has so much more power and range. It would be hard to imagine Paul singing Aces High and other Bruce era songs. But I know you are only judging from the sound of the voice on the songs you hear. I may not be able to see it, or hear it rather from your perspective but to each their own.
I have always considered Paul to be the better singer, but Bruce the better performer. One of the few men in the world who can get a crowd going just by looking at them. That is something they would never have had with Paul.
It's refreshing to hear someone prefer Paul. Usually people don't even listen to the early songs, let alone like Paul. I used to not like Bruce much and he still kinda tires me out if I listen to too many IM songs nowadays, but I like him much more now. That said, both are great singers and honestly I don't really listen to music for vocals. I just focus on bass and guitar anyways.
Steve Harris and his thundering basslines are in my opinion the best part of the Iron Maiden sound, and Bruce is an amazing singer but I prefer Paul Di'Anno's vocals.
I'm Team Bruce, but those thundering basslines we can agree on! :D Steve always has a great kind of interplay with the drummer. In metal a lot of bass lines are more guitar orientated, which as a bassist often saddens me. But playing Maiden is always really fun to do!
@@feministadentata4041 I've always thought another good bass/drummer combo was Geezer Butler and the very underrated (in my opinion) Bill Ward from Black Sabbath. I do like Bruce, but I prefer the early Iron Maiden sound with Paul on vocals.
Haha! Watching you made me smile so much! Reminded me of my first times listening to those songs! 'Mariner' has several movements so, from what you've said, I think you'll enjoy it! 🙂
Their live performances are even better! I recommend rock in rio 2001. It really adds new flavors for maiden and also you get to hear how Bruce's voice has changed over the years. I suspect you will like his voice the more into the maiden catalogue you go up👌 Great video! 🙂
Bassist Steve Harris being the main songwriter on a bulk of Maiden's songs give them a distinct sound... the combo w/ Harris & guitarist Dave Murray created that delivery - Harris plays the bass and has the melodies, then Murray has to match w/ those ideas w/ his guitar and leads. Songs that guitarist Adrian Smith writes r based on his riffs... Generally, the band gets together and puts the song ideas together by jamming and have to 'maiden-ize' the arrangement until a final version is done... lyrics usually come from Harris and Bruce Dickinson (Adrian Smith did write lyrics for his songs on the 'Somewhere in time' album)
Hi Kira, I dig your video! You look great ! Hope you feel better soon! 2 min. is my favorite out of the 3 tracks . But still love the other 2 . Still see your energy and moves .
I'm so glad that You are still in love with the twin guitar sound of I.M. along with Bruces vocals!!!! (ps- I finally got started playing out with My bands doing 5 shows in Las Vegas at a festival last weekend, its been so long!!!!)
Ah I fucking love Iron Maiden. I was raised on METAL! Even though I grew up on Maiden and the like, now because of Grand Theft Auto Vice City I can't listen to 2 Minutes to Midnight without feeling like I am cruising the beach in a stolen car.
If you are going to react to Rime of the Ancient Mariner you might consider reading the poem of the same name upon which it is based, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge also wrote a (much shorter) poem called Kubla Khan which was the basis for the song Xanadu by Rush.
The first time I ever heard Iron Maiden (besides hearing Run to the Hills on radio) was actually hearing 2 Minutes to Midnight on Guitar Hero, and it remains one of my fave Maiden tracks. Bruce is actually nicknamed "The Human Air Raid Siren" partially thanks to Aces High, which I think is an accurate name. I'd love to see you react to Pagan Altar. They're a bit of a forgotten gem of the NWOBHM 80s era. They're on the heavier and darker side like Sabbath, but they still definitely have a more evolved sound the way bands like Maiden do. I think you'd really like the songs "Pagan Altar" or "Judgement of the Dead"
I also love the fact that you don't stop the track ! I know sub- consciously but just realized and felt that you don't ever stop the song and that is awesome.!
Another Iron Maiden song "That I like anyway" is (number of the beast). Bruce hit that high note very good. If you get the time or care about listening to it. The video is good too.
The first two Maiden albums are where it's at. I love the later stuff but those two were special. There's a darker vibe that's just awesome. Even Strange World is something I never get tired of. And, they made it cool to be a metalhead playing a Strat. You really can hear the Hendrix influence in a lot of Dave Murray's solos.
"Why am I appreciating the bass so much more?" Great, now you know Iron Maiden haha Listen something from the new album, like Writing on the Wall or maybe Hell on Earth!
Yes Kira. Taste is subjective. HOWEVER👐 ☝ I believe Bruce's vocals on Revelations (studio) have a good chance of blowing you out the water. Wishful thinking maybe 🤷♂️but they're my personal fav Bruce vocals. Always gets me right in the feels🤌
I believe you'll like both the No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark eras (maybe a bit of Seventh son of a seventh son, but less) because it's the time Bruce's vocal gets the closer to Paul Di'anno with that rough approach! My recommendation would be Holy smoke, Mother Russia, The assassin, Be quick or be dead and Judas be my guide They also released a new album 2 weeks ago, you should give it a try! For the bass, Steve Harris (the bassist) is a living legend, he also composed about 85% of the Maiden songs! The prog part was developed during their career, late albums got more of that vibe, more than the earlier ones You'll should also listen to Helloween, the Andi Deris Era, with that rougher vocals!
I was looking if anyone else had suggested No Prayer. Basically, anything but Bring your daughter to the slaughter would be just fine (although the Holy Smoke is best audio-only :D)
It took me a while to realize you weren't cutting the songs up into little bits. Thank you! Murders In the Rue Morgue is SO awesome. I love the punky vibe that Paul Di'Anno brought to the band. No hate to Bruce Dickinson, "his" Maiden is awesome as well, but that vibe the first two albums had is unbeatable. I just love Paul's vocals so damn much! I find myself listening to them more than any other Maiden album. Same thing with AC/DC! Bon Scott had such a vocal range and he brought flavor to the band in a way that Brian never could. AC/DC was changing shit up when Bon was in the band, simply because they could. Brian can't sing, so it is what it is.
I have been a fan since 1982, A few years ago my Son and his best friend took me to Nikki's restaurant. At 9pmish when Nikki left the restaurant he walked up to me and said hi. He talked to me for 45 minutes, one of the nicest people I have met. I had to leave and ended the conversation. He took 45 minutes to talk to a me, a fan for 40 years one to one. He was humble and down to earth and appreciated his fans.
I've literally had 2min to midnight in my head for the last week LMAO this is my husband's favorite band and it's taken me about 13 years to get into Iron Maiden. :) A lot of their songs have to do with historical stuff and mythological stuff and war.
You gotta react to rime of the ancient mariner! It’s a super epic song and 13 minutes long, also off of powerslave You should also react to caught somewhere in time
Aces High, and 2 Minutes to Midnight are on the first Iron Maiden album I've ever owned a copy since I was 16 years old of which is Powerslave from 1985
I got introduced to Maiden with Bruce and it isn't Maiden without him for me personally... oh and have you ever considered listening to the sub genre of metal known as Symphonic Metal?
When Killers came out the only music store in my tiny town painted the entire front window to look like the album cover, it was amazing. My dad bought it and my friends and I would listen to it and stuff like Judas Priest and Motorhead from my dad's record collection jumping around the basement with cardboard guitars. To be 11 years old again...
A band that you absolutely should check out would be "Ulver" Ulver started off as a Black Metal band and pioneered the entire genre of Black Metal.Their debut album"Bergtatt" is one of the most beautiful and heartfelt creations in Black Metal and Metal as a whole. Ulver later changed into an electronica band.Their electronic stuff is amazing as well.But for me,their Black Metal stuff is untouchable. Here are some awesome songs from both the Ulver eras- •Ulver(Black Metal)-I troldskog faren vild,In di Fjeldkamarene •Ulver(Electronica)-Russian doll,Nemoralia "Bergtatt" is the one of the best beginner Black Metal albums. Beautiful acoustic melodies and clean singing.It is one of those records that everyone should listen to once in their life. Also,an album that I would recommend from Ulver's electronic catalogue would be"The Assassination of Julias Ceasar". I am not a big electronica guy,but this album is quite possibly the greatest electronica album ever.
I didn’t like Iron Maiden when it was new and fresh when I was in high school mainly because Bruce wasn’t for me but fast forward to present day and he has definitely grown on me. I would say that you would grow to like him as well.
Part of the Maiden love is from watching them live. I am not sure if I recall seeing yo react to a live performance but I think it helps build an affinity for them. Oh and of course you love the bass, because Steve Harris is an iconic bassist. They do have a distinct sound and its the galloping bass and three guitars that all join in on leads. Now start making Ronnie James Dio a regular reaction!
"Heading straight for them, I press down my guns!" They made the Battle of Brittan come alive for this guy when i was in middle school. War is and was personal for the soldiers fighting and its a bad ass song. Any Band Maid song is better is better than Maiden now. Just how i feel. Maiden was great when i was in middle school and HS. Just cant hold a candle to what out now.
I really enjoyed this video. I suggest you listen to the whole Killers album if you want to hear awesome bass by Steve Harris. Also great drums on this album.
Some recommendations- 1)Stratovarius-Black Diamond, Coming home 2)Cradle of filth-Better to reign in hell,Nyphetamine fix 3)Ulver-I troldskog faren vild 4)Paradise lost-Beneath broken earth,The devil embraced 5)Cynic-Integral birth,How could i 6)Alcest-Solar song, Percees de lumiere. Hope you enjoy em:)
aces high is just a short blast to get you hyped up- its great as an album (and live show) opener for that reason. give it another go when you're less ill and need to get hyped up for something :)
Always nice listen the 'Jurassic Period" of Maiden. Clive Burr (rip) was an amazing drummer. The best metal drummer and one of the best ever! Amazing power and technique
Some Metal band recommendations- 1)Cradle of Filth(Black Metal)-Her ghost in the mist,Lord Abortion 2)Pantera(Groove Metal)- Domination(live),Cemetery gates 3)Bathory(Black Metal)-A fine day to die,The lake 4) Ulver(Black Metal)- I troldskog faren vild,Kledt i Nattens Farger 5) Rhapsody of fire(Power Metal)-Dawn of victory,Emerald sword 6)Katatonia(Doom Metal)- Omerta,Sleeper,Old heart falls 7)Paradise Lost(Gothic Doom Metal)-Hallowed land,The last time
If only somebody reacted to The Duellists. Hands down my favourite Maiden song and NOBODY ever talks about it. It is criminally underrated, even the band NEVER played it live! Huge shame imo EDIT: If your fav thing about Maiden are the instrumental sections, please listen to The Duellists! It has the best instrumental of all their songs. Which is why I love it so much
Not to detract from Nicko's stickmanship, let's take a moment to remember the incomparable and brilliant Clive Burr on drums for the first 3 Maiden albums. RIP fella.
In my opinion Clive burr is the better drummer. He plays with almost a punk style which adds to the heaviness of the song
@@collinkenney4573 Agreed. Both drummers are unique in their own styles. Clive was naturally gifted & so precise yet Nicko Mc B is more emotionally attached to his kit and plays to the mood of the music in a haphazard sort of way! But both styles work. I'll STFU now. LOL. 🤪
Hear, hear! Don't forget Paul Di'anno!
Nicko is a great drummer... but Clive stood out. I'm not a drummer and don't really pay attention to drums much, but I do have a couple favourite drummers that really stand out to my ears. Clive was definitely one of them, Gar Samuelson from Megadeth and Danny Carey from Tool are on that list too. There's just something about their playing that really catches me. And as a non drummer with little interest in the instrument, that's the highest honour I can give.
@@briandale5624 yeah bruh, Di"anno actually needs help right now man. Fans are raising funds for him to make his knee surgeries. He really needs the help.
The bassist Steve Harris is the founder of the band. He’s the one who writes most of the songs, and it’s his band, he’s the one in charge. So yeah, bass is a huge part of Maidens sound
Dude never even learned to play scales, yet managed to become one of Metal's most famous bassists. Just goes to show you, natural talent beats formal training.
To quote Scott Ian, Steve Harris is "the Right Hand of Metal"
To fully appreciate Bruce, you have to see a live performance. Hes one of the hardest working frontmen in history. The amount of energy he projects on stage is second to none.
2 Minutes to Midnight, as stated below, is about the Doomsday Clock and how close it got to the potential for nuclear war/disaster. The song is a commentary and condemnation of the industrial war complex. "To kill the unborn in the womb" is literally condemning these forces for the potential to wipe out whole generations before they could be born. Gruesome lyrics, but nuclear war is a grim subject. Great reaction as always, Kira! Have a wonderful day!
yea i read about the lyrics right towards the end of my discussion on the song, and how the unborn part relates to a line in the bible apparently! Metal bands always have such wacky song themes haha sometimes different every time
Metal in the 70s and 80s, particularly British metal, was very heavily influenced by war and the threat of war: people like Ozzy and Lemmy grew up playing in bombed out ruins from the Blitz, and then the world went quickly into the Cold War, with the looming threat every day of nuclear war. It has an impact on a musician for sure.
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I think part of that is because those of us in the Continental USA have not had to face full on war in our land and we didn't grow up in the aftermath of WWII like our European kindred did.
That definitely gives us a different perspective. The closest we've had was the attack on the World Trade Towers in New York.
And another "fun" fact about Doomsday Clock: Due to rivalry between super powers and climate change we are closest to midnight we've ever been. We are 1minute 40 seconds to midnight.
@@Scytian1 Devastating war could result from the disagreement over the "climate crisis", but not from the actual 'crisis', that doesn't really exist. They are just over dramatizing natural events that have been happening since the dawn of time. People with power are just using the so called 'crisis' to increase their power. Eventually they will go too far, and then it will be midnight.
The only threat from "climate change" is the tyranny the eco-fascists will impose upon those who do not worship their cult.
"To kill the unborn in the womb"?
Are you sure Iron Maiden wasn't talking about Democrats? They are all about destruction.
Bass player and founder Steve Harris should be held in the same breath as Geezer. Both are very driving forces in the sound of their respective bands. Those two, along with Cliff Burton (Metallica) and Geddy Lee (Rush), are my Mount Rushmore of bass.
Facts. Steve Harris wrote many of these songs. Best heavy metal bassist in my opinion. That is a great Mount Rushmore of bass.
My top 5 bass players (in no particular order): Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Ian Fraser (aka Lemmy Kilmister), Cliff Burton, and "Fat Mike" from the skate-punk band NOFX.
Steve Harris hero was Pete way, he even says so himself and to this day maiden play Doctor Doctor in their set
@@andyb1653 Fat Mike is an underrated bass player.
@@Nickel138 Hell yeah he is! Tim from Rancid was/is also pretty damn good.
yep FULL CUT reaction for you today! if you like em there's a lot more on the patreon. TEAM DI'ANNO ... yep
watching this back & wanted to say YES I KNOW I PRONOUNCE MARINER WRONG. also I read further into the 2 Minute to Midnight lyrics during my discussion after listening @ 21:43
#TEAMDI'ANNO
I actually liked the Blaze Bayley albums a lot.
Got a hunch you'll like post-2000 Maiden more due to those songs being in general slower, longer and more melodic.
I'm curious about your reaction to Purgatory, it is sung by Di Anno and it is very fast-paced and high pitched
@@vibingwithvinyl Yeah, Blaze is underrated. I thought he was fantastic.
More Maiden is never a bad thIng. I'm a believer of the theory that Iron Maiden was already on its way to be a big band with DiAnno singing, and, while they probably wouldnt have been as big as they got with Bruce, they still should have been up there, but we'll never now for sure, I think they would have gone to more slow, melodic songs as they have done with Bruce the last few years. Killers is on my top 3 Maiden albums.
I'd love to do a Killers album reaction sometime soon!!
I believe in the alternate Di'Anno universe
@@kirawasareactor Nice! I'll be waiting for it!
Killers is great front to back. Amazing guitar solos, bass lines and Paul sounds great.
@@kirawasareactor should do the debut album, it’s better than Killers.
@@shmick6079 true but the intro to murders... is jaw dropping
Bruce Dickinson is a bit like coffee, or hard liquors like whiskey or rum. The first time you taste it, you're like "WTF is this?! People LIKE THIS?!"
Then after a while, you can't imagine your life without it.
In what kind of situation you get to taste Bruce?
@@onearthonelegion Iron Maiden albums from outside the Dianno and Bailey eras, mostly.
That was my reaction exactly to Dio starting from Dehumanizer.
Killers is my favorite Maiden album, and Prodigal Son is my favorite Maiden track. Love these reactions.
You can't investigate 80's metal without reacting to the mighty Mercyful Fate, especially the first two albums 'Melissa' and 'Don't break the Oath'; highly influential stuff that inspired everything from Metallica to Norwegian black metal. Insane vocals, impeccable musicianship and excellent songwriting. Check it out, Kira.. 🙏
wow ok i've taken a mental note!
@@kirawasareactor You can't go wrong with any of the songs of the two albums I mentioned; some of the darkest and most original material of the whole 80's metal scene. Later you can check their lead singer King Diamond's solo albums; some of the most eerie concept albums ever made.. 🤘🤘
@@kirawasareactor yeah mercyful fate
reaction to Mercyful Fate is a ritual, night no lights and candles,if you dare..
also king diamond. like sleepless night , no presents for Christmas , welcome home
My fav tracks are "Stranger In A Strange Land"..it's how I feel. And I love "Caught Somewhere In Time" for the guitar solo...especially Adrian's part....so good!...Not that the rest isn't good..It's most excellent....with a sublime guitar bridge.
Somewhere in time-album is quite underrated imo, love those songs as well.
Also, Alexander the great, which they never play live, unfortunately :(
"Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" is probably my favourite song on that particular album.
You should totally give "Revelations" a shot next. One of my favorite Maiden songs and a very different style than their usual stuff. Also one of my favorite Bruce vocal performances in their catalog.
I have a distinct feeling it would be great to have a "Kira reacts to LIVE Iron Maiden" video sometime. If I remember correctly, Bruce's live performance on Hallowed Be Thy Name really caused a good impression on you, and it totally makes sense as they're a real monster of a band upon a stage, up to this day. Maybe you should give it a go :) We all love Maiden and of course it would be great if you love them too, but it's OK if you don't, it all comes down to personal taste anyway. But a Live Maiden video would be cool :)
The drum matching the bass riff is standard for the drummer Clive Burr. When he auditioned/joined the band, he didn't know the songs, so he played in sync with the bass notes. It gave early Maiden songs a very tight feel.
Shame you can't appreciate Bruce more. He's my fav vocalist along with Halford, Dio, and Geoff Tate
Your taste in vocalists is immaculate! Dio and Geoff Tate are both top five for me.
I like Bruce but I can definitely relate to her. Sometimes he tires me out. On the other hand I coule prob listen to Paul for longer. But then again it may also be because of Clive's drumming too. All my fav Maiden songs are with Bruce though so I dunno lol. Also don't forget about Rob Halford! Dreamer Deceiver is one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard
@@Walamonga1313 I can’t relate at all. His voice is awesome.
Paul and Clive > Bruce and Nicko
Iron Maiden has.a third vocalist, Blaze Bayley, you might like him. Some recommended tracks are Man On The Edge, Futureal, The Clansman, The Angel And The Gambler.
Lord Of The Flies too!
Try songs from the era with their third singer, Blaze Bailey. I am curious. Also, try some song from the modern era when Bruce was back and they have 3 guitarists
Watching someone slowly become a metalhead is so therapeutic.
Aces High got me into Maiden. Those fast paced melodies, killer everything and crazy vocals. Can't get enough
Revelations...
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I think the intro to Murders In The Rue Morgue is probably the best intro of all time.
Some of my favorites from the Di'Anno era are Purgatory, Twilight Zone, Killers, Remember Tomorrow, Strange World, the 2 instrumentals - Transylvania and Ghengis Khan.... actually, everything off those 2 albums are fire and in my favorites. I really wish they made a few more albums with Paul on vocals.
thank you! so happy that there's more Di'Anno for my ears. yea i would love to do album reactions :)
This
Paschendale is an epic more progressive-ish song, it's relatively recent (2003) and got some great Bruce vocals and great guitar work. It's honestly one of my favourites
Thumbs up! Paschendale seems like one that Kira would enjoy indeed.
Yep I second this recommendation as well - it's a slower track but soooo powerful and catchy at the same time.
Paschendale is so fucking amazing and my favorite Maiden song so I can't agree more.
Three awesome bangers from Maiden. Since you prefer the Dianno era you should listen (at least) to Remember Tomorrow, Killers, Purgatory and the instrumental Transylvania, they're "such good" 😉. I wonder why you did this with no cuts (which I don't mind). I bet you also know that "Murders in..." is the title of an Edgar Allan Poe story. Good reaction as always!
i like to throw out a video with no cuts every now and again for UA-cam. lots prefer the full cut. yes I'd love to do some album reactions to those Di'Anno era albums!!! yes Poe is one of my favourite horror writers .. :)
Dickinson has one of the best voices ever.
After Michael Kiske
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Agreed. Bruce is a superbly gifted singer.
Steve Harris is an absolute legend. Maiden is one of the greats.
Hey Kira! For Maiden I recommend "Die with your boots on." It's a Bruce era song but I enjoy it!
Other than Rime Of The Ancient Mariner, you should definitely check out these songs that I consider you'll likely to enjoy more in their discography:
- Sign Of The Cross
- Dance Of Death
- Afraid To Shoot Strangers
- Blood Brothers
- Remember Tomorrow
- When The Wild Wind Blows
- Revelations
- The Clansman
- To Tame A Land
- The Clairvoyant
- The Parchment (from their newly released album)
Love your reactions girllll!!!!!
Iron Maiden are iconic masters, loving the full cut!
Up iorns past 11.
So excited for a full cut from my favorite era of Maiden! You are such a natural beauty and how you react to and explain the music is unparalleled😀!!!!!
awwww what thank you so much! enjoy the full cut :)
I just think you will love The Parchment, song from the new album.
You need to listen of all of "Killers". At 53, that is still my favorite Iron Maiden release. What is funny is if you listen to early King Diamond, you'll hear at lot of early Dave Murray guitar licks in Andy LaRoque's lead work. I noticed it one day and started compiling notes fir a friend wjose leadwork sounds just like LaRoque.
The band really became a completely different band with Nico replacing Clive Burr, and Bruce being brought in to replace Pail Di'Anno, who I totally love. I remember feeling kind of betrayed when that happened.... it took me a few years before I accepted Bruce and Nico.
At the same age killers is my favourite album. Up the irons
Funny, I'm 53 and Killers is my favorite Maiden album as well; to me, song-for-song, it's their most consistent album
@@haroldbelfast Funny, to me it's one of their most inconsistent. I don't know why but I just can't get into about half of the album. Something about it doesn't hook me at all. Which is weird because I absolutely loved the first album.
I'm quite sure that you would also love Children of the Damned. It's also a bit slower and has some really great guitar work and transitions.
I love your reactions Kira even when you aren't feeling your best. Always a big fan! Love you!!!
Back in the day, they would open their set with Aces High, with a clip of Winston Churchill's "We will fight them on the beaches" speech as a lead in.
Two minutes to midnight is my end tune on my rock show every weekend when I finish at 12 midnight 😁🤘🤘
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in 1841.
It's interesting to see someone say that they prefer Paul to Bruce, having known nothing of the band previously. I did like Paul on the albums he did but with Bruce they just took it to a whole other level. He has so much more power and range. It would be hard to imagine Paul singing Aces High and other Bruce era songs. But I know you are only judging from the sound of the voice on the songs you hear. I may not be able to see it, or hear it rather from your perspective but to each their own.
I have always considered Paul to be the better singer, but Bruce the better performer. One of the few men in the world who can get a crowd going just by looking at them. That is something they would never have had with Paul.
I like Paul more also
It's refreshing to hear someone prefer Paul. Usually people don't even listen to the early songs, let alone like Paul. I used to not like Bruce much and he still kinda tires me out if I listen to too many IM songs nowadays, but I like him much more now. That said, both are great singers and honestly I don't really listen to music for vocals. I just focus on bass and guitar anyways.
Steve Harris and his thundering basslines are in my opinion the best part of the Iron Maiden sound, and Bruce is an amazing singer but I prefer Paul Di'Anno's vocals.
I'm Team Bruce, but those thundering basslines we can agree on! :D Steve always has a great kind of interplay with the drummer. In metal a lot of bass lines are more guitar orientated, which as a bassist often saddens me. But playing Maiden is always really fun to do!
@@feministadentata4041 I've always thought another good bass/drummer combo was Geezer Butler and the very underrated (in my opinion) Bill Ward from Black Sabbath. I do like Bruce, but I prefer the early Iron Maiden sound with Paul on vocals.
Haha! Watching you made me smile so much! Reminded me of my first times listening to those songs! 'Mariner' has several movements so, from what you've said, I think you'll enjoy it! 🙂
Their live performances are even better! I recommend rock in rio 2001. It really adds new flavors for maiden and also you get to hear how Bruce's voice has changed over the years. I suspect you will like his voice the more into the maiden catalogue you go up👌
Great video! 🙂
yes i'll need to do a Rock in Rio reaction after the Mariner video :)
@@kirawasareactor Awesome! A few recommendations of that live show is:
1. Hallowed by thy name
2. Sign of the cross
3. The clansman
4. Blood brothers
If you’re gonna do Rio do Fear Of The Dark
@@kirawasareactor the 1980 live performance is on youtube, it's from the D'ianno era and is fantastic
Bassist Steve Harris being the main songwriter on a bulk of Maiden's songs give them a distinct sound... the combo w/ Harris & guitarist Dave Murray created that delivery - Harris plays the bass and has the melodies, then Murray has to match w/ those ideas w/ his guitar and leads.
Songs that guitarist Adrian Smith writes r based on his riffs... Generally, the band gets together and puts the song ideas together by jamming and have to 'maiden-ize' the arrangement until a final version is done... lyrics usually come from Harris and Bruce Dickinson (Adrian Smith did write lyrics for his songs on the 'Somewhere in time' album)
Me encontré con tu reacción por casualidad, me alegro el día, Increíble energía. saludos desde Chile.
Up the Irons! Great video Kira!
great reaction as always, and of course have a nice week Kira 😅
thank you Fer, you too!!!
Hi Kira, I dig your video! You look great !
Hope you feel better soon! 2 min. is my favorite out of the 3 tracks . But still love
the other 2 . Still see your energy and
moves .
thank you Victor! haha yes 2 Minutes to Midnight probably made it onto this video because of your recommendation
I'm so glad that You are still in love with the twin guitar sound of I.M. along with Bruces vocals!!!! (ps- I finally got started playing out with My bands doing 5 shows in Las Vegas at a festival last weekend, its been so long!!!!)
aw that's amazing. we are still stuck inside here in Australia but excited to be out and about in summer hopefully!
Really cool that you react to one of my favorite bands. I've been listening to Iron Maiden since I was 10 years old.
yep of course! they are recommended lots
Ah I fucking love Iron Maiden. I was raised on METAL! Even though I grew up on Maiden and the like, now because of Grand Theft Auto Vice City I can't listen to 2 Minutes to Midnight without feeling like I am cruising the beach in a stolen car.
2 minutes to midnight is a brilliant song. I'm not a huge Maiden fan but they have a few absolutely amazing songs, this included.
If you are going to react to Rime of the Ancient Mariner you might consider reading the poem of the same name upon which it is based, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge also wrote a (much shorter) poem called Kubla Khan which was the basis for the song Xanadu by Rush.
The Powerslave tour was my first concert ... and still the best
The first time I ever heard Iron Maiden (besides hearing Run to the Hills on radio) was actually hearing 2 Minutes to Midnight on Guitar Hero, and it remains one of my fave Maiden tracks. Bruce is actually nicknamed "The Human Air Raid Siren" partially thanks to Aces High, which I think is an accurate name.
I'd love to see you react to Pagan Altar. They're a bit of a forgotten gem of the NWOBHM 80s era. They're on the heavier and darker side like Sabbath, but they still definitely have a more evolved sound the way bands like Maiden do. I think you'd really like the songs "Pagan Altar" or "Judgement of the Dead"
You are my new favorite reactor, keep it up
I also love the fact that you don't stop
the track ! I know sub- consciously
but just realized and felt that you don't ever stop the song and that is awesome.!
hhaah yea that's what a full cut is!
Definitely love too see your reactions to some Mercyful Fate.
Hope you feel better.
Another Iron Maiden song "That I like anyway" is (number of the beast). Bruce hit that high note very good.
If you get the time or care about listening to it. The video is good too.
The first two Maiden albums are where it's at. I love the later stuff but those two were special. There's a darker vibe that's just awesome. Even Strange World is something I never get tired of. And, they made it cool to be a metalhead playing a Strat. You really can hear the Hendrix influence in a lot of Dave Murray's solos.
Get well soon ❤ xx
YEEES FULL CUT!!
I learned about Eddie before I knew about the music lol, my brother had the LPs and told me "the story of Eddie" before I heard any of the music :P
"Why am I appreciating the bass so much more?"
Great, now you know Iron Maiden haha
Listen something from the new album, like Writing on the Wall or maybe Hell on Earth!
Now we’re talking! You go girl - up the irons! 🤘
Revelations!!! Great story and underrated song...
Yes Kira. Taste is subjective.
HOWEVER👐 ☝
I believe Bruce's vocals on Revelations (studio) have a good chance of blowing you out the water.
Wishful thinking maybe 🤷♂️but they're my personal fav Bruce vocals.
Always gets me right in the feels🤌
Aces High is my favorite Iron Maiden song
OOP
As much as I love Bruce, Paul is the man.
THANK YOU PHILIP!
@@kirawasareactor if you have time at some stage take a listen to some Blaze Bailey era Iron Maiden, two very underrated albums.
Aces High....epic sound...enjoy it my dear friend!
I believe you'll like both the No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark eras (maybe a bit of Seventh son of a seventh son, but less) because it's the time Bruce's vocal gets the closer to Paul Di'anno with that rough approach! My recommendation would be Holy smoke, Mother Russia, The assassin, Be quick or be dead and Judas be my guide
They also released a new album 2 weeks ago, you should give it a try!
For the bass, Steve Harris (the bassist) is a living legend, he also composed about 85% of the Maiden songs!
The prog part was developed during their career, late albums got more of that vibe, more than the earlier ones
You'll should also listen to Helloween, the Andi Deris Era, with that rougher vocals!
I was looking if anyone else had suggested No Prayer. Basically, anything but Bring your daughter to the slaughter would be just fine (although the Holy Smoke is best audio-only :D)
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It took me a while to realize you weren't cutting the songs up into little bits. Thank you! Murders In the Rue Morgue is SO awesome. I love the punky vibe that Paul Di'Anno brought to the band. No hate to Bruce Dickinson, "his" Maiden is awesome as well, but that vibe the first two albums had is unbeatable. I just love Paul's vocals so damn much! I find myself listening to them more than any other Maiden album. Same thing with AC/DC! Bon Scott had such a vocal range and he brought flavor to the band in a way that Brian never could. AC/DC was changing shit up when Bon was in the band, simply because they could. Brian can't sing, so it is what it is.
You're the most adorable thing I could watch you rock out all day
Love these songs done live
I have been a fan since 1982, A few years ago my Son and his best friend took me to Nikki's restaurant. At 9pmish when Nikki left the restaurant he walked up to me and said hi. He talked to me for 45 minutes, one of the nicest people I have met. I had to leave and ended the conversation. He took 45 minutes to talk to a me, a fan for 40 years one to one. He was humble and down to earth and appreciated his fans.
I've literally had 2min to midnight in my head for the last week LMAO this is my husband's favorite band and it's taken me about 13 years to get into Iron Maiden. :) A lot of their songs have to do with historical stuff and mythological stuff and war.
You gotta react to rime of the ancient mariner! It’s a super epic song and 13 minutes long, also off of powerslave
You should also react to caught somewhere in time
Aces High, and 2 Minutes to Midnight are on the first Iron Maiden album I've ever owned a copy since I was 16 years old of which is Powerslave from 1985
I got introduced to Maiden with Bruce and it isn't Maiden without him for me personally... oh and have you ever considered listening to the sub genre of metal known as Symphonic Metal?
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When Killers came out the only music store in my tiny town painted the entire front window to look like the album cover, it was amazing. My dad bought it and my friends and I would listen to it and stuff like Judas Priest and Motorhead from my dad's record collection jumping around the basement with cardboard guitars. To be 11 years old again...
Iron Maiden is of best bands in the 70s
A band that you absolutely should check out would be "Ulver"
Ulver started off as a Black Metal band and pioneered the entire genre of Black Metal.Their debut album"Bergtatt" is one of the most beautiful and heartfelt creations in Black Metal and Metal as a whole.
Ulver later changed into an electronica band.Their electronic stuff is amazing as well.But for me,their Black Metal stuff is untouchable.
Here are some awesome songs from both the Ulver eras-
•Ulver(Black Metal)-I troldskog faren vild,In di Fjeldkamarene
•Ulver(Electronica)-Russian doll,Nemoralia
"Bergtatt" is the one of the best beginner Black Metal albums.
Beautiful acoustic melodies and clean singing.It is one of those records that everyone should listen to once in their life.
Also,an album that I would recommend from Ulver's electronic catalogue would be"The Assassination of Julias Ceasar". I am not a big electronica guy,but this album is quite possibly the greatest electronica album ever.
@notwastd they certainly had a large influence on the post early 90s BM sound, you are correct in that the genre was already well established though
I didn’t like Iron Maiden when it was new and fresh when I was in high school mainly because Bruce wasn’t for me but fast forward to present day and he has definitely grown on me. I would say that you would grow to like him as well.
Part of the Maiden love is from watching them live. I am not sure if I recall seeing yo react to a live performance but I think it helps build an affinity for them. Oh and of course you love the bass, because Steve Harris is an iconic bassist. They do have a distinct sound and its the galloping bass and three guitars that all join in on leads. Now start making Ronnie James Dio a regular reaction!
"Heading straight for them, I press down my guns!" They made the Battle of Brittan come alive for this guy when i was in middle school. War is and was personal for the soldiers fighting and its a bad ass song.
Any Band Maid song is better is better than Maiden now. Just how i feel. Maiden was great when i was in middle school and HS. Just cant hold a candle to what out now.
I really enjoyed this video. I suggest you listen to the whole Killers album if you want to hear awesome bass by Steve Harris. Also great drums on this album.
Some recommendations-
1)Stratovarius-Black Diamond, Coming home
2)Cradle of filth-Better to reign in hell,Nyphetamine fix
3)Ulver-I troldskog faren vild
4)Paradise lost-Beneath broken earth,The devil embraced
5)Cynic-Integral birth,How could i
6)Alcest-Solar song, Percees de lumiere.
Hope you enjoy em:)
It would be really cool to hear your thoughts on the Blaze Bayley era of Iron Maiden.. very different to Paul and Bruce!!
YOU MUST TO SEE THE PROMO VIDEOS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE MESSAGES !
aces high is just a short blast to get you hyped up- its great as an album (and live show) opener for that reason. give it another go when you're less ill and need to get hyped up for something :)
I freaking jam to Aces High since it came out. I’m a huge aviation fan. The song is about the Battle of Britain.
Always nice listen the 'Jurassic Period" of Maiden. Clive Burr (rip) was an amazing drummer. The best metal drummer and one of the best ever! Amazing power and technique
You should look at the live concerts. "Sign of the Cross" from Rock in Rio for example.
yes i would like to react to more live Maiden for sure!
From Dianno:
Prowler
Purgatory
From Bruce:
Dejavu
You don''t even need to do a video, listen to meet, I know that you gonna enjoy.
Love your old school appreciation of Maiden but your bangs and haircut are more Bruce , Ha !!! I Love You
Need to see Bruce live!
Some Metal band recommendations-
1)Cradle of Filth(Black Metal)-Her ghost in the mist,Lord Abortion
2)Pantera(Groove Metal)- Domination(live),Cemetery gates
3)Bathory(Black Metal)-A fine day to die,The lake
4) Ulver(Black Metal)-
I troldskog faren vild,Kledt i Nattens Farger
5) Rhapsody of fire(Power Metal)-Dawn of victory,Emerald sword
6)Katatonia(Doom Metal)-
Omerta,Sleeper,Old heart falls
7)Paradise Lost(Gothic Doom Metal)-Hallowed land,The last time
i'd love to do Pantera sometime soon! Groove metal? what in the metal
GOTHIC DOOOOOM
@@kirawasareactor yeah I know, when I first heard "groove metal" I was confused but once you hear Pantera, you'll understand
If only somebody reacted to The Duellists. Hands down my favourite Maiden song and NOBODY ever talks about it. It is criminally underrated, even the band NEVER played it live! Huge shame imo
EDIT: If your fav thing about Maiden are the instrumental sections, please listen to The Duellists! It has the best instrumental of all their songs. Which is why I love it so much
you are such a punk rock girl at heart.