METAL MONDAYS | Rapper Reacts to IRON MAIDEN FOR THE FIRST TIME!! (The Trooper)

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  • Rapper reacts to artists Iron Maiden for the first time ever! My full reaction & breakdown of their hit song 'The Trooper'. Comment below more reactions you want to see!
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  • @KnoxHill
    @KnoxHill  Рік тому +44

    What else should we react to? 🧐 Comment below! Also if you want to support the channel join the Patreon for exclusive reactions & content 🤟www.patreon.com/knoxhill

    • @samhardy3077
      @samhardy3077 Рік тому

      Hello

    • @alexferraro8695
      @alexferraro8695 Рік тому +2

      You're the man knox

    • @TheStinkyGhost69
      @TheStinkyGhost69 Рік тому +14

      Definitely check out Run To The Hills, Fear Of The Dark, and/Number of The Beast all by Iron Maiden

    • @draxktepes3673
      @draxktepes3673 Рік тому

      World war me by king iso please

    • @Iamone1111
      @Iamone1111 Рік тому +8

      Fear of the dark live at Rock in Rio 2001 by Iron Maiden fantastic live performance

  • @TheDuckzTV
    @TheDuckzTV Рік тому +673

    Written by bassist and founding-member Steve Harris, the song is based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854, which took place during the Crimean War, and inspired by Lord Tennyson's 1854 poem of the same name.

  • @MinusLifeTV
    @MinusLifeTV Рік тому +377

    Metal Mondays has quickly become one of my favorite days of the week! 🤘

    • @KarlOlofsson
      @KarlOlofsson Рік тому +9

      Pretty cool that multiple reactors do them as well haha

    • @MinusLifeTV
      @MinusLifeTV Рік тому +9

      @@KarlOlofsson Absolutely! I love when reactors that prefer 1 genre venture out to other genres :)

    • @debayanchakraborty7635
      @debayanchakraborty7635 2 місяці тому

      But recently I don't see any metal reactions from him...like almost past 2 months.

  • @seabass819
    @seabass819 Рік тому +150

    How dope is it that nox, not only got the correct war, based on context clues, but also the poem this song is based on right, just by listening to the song.

    • @wv1967
      @wv1967 Рік тому +9

      Seriously impressive

    • @wolfewolf6261
      @wolfewolf6261 Рік тому +9

      I was thinking the same thing If he was not reading that when he was looking down. He got a subscribe out of me for that one.

    • @Sage8981
      @Sage8981 Рік тому +3

      Jaw is still open. Absoluteky crazy.

    • @mattward5131
      @mattward5131 8 місяців тому

      blew my mind that he knew all that and picked it all up from just the lyrics

    • @dantreadwell7421
      @dantreadwell7421 5 місяців тому +1

      And the history buff shines through.

  • @darastarscream
    @darastarscream Рік тому +84

    The song's describing an actual battle-- The Charge Of The Light Brigade, October 25, 1854. A communication breakdown led to a British light cavalry unit charging straight into Russian heavy artillery. The song is inspired by Tennyson's poem-- "Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do or die, Into the valley of death rode the 600."

    • @Tommy-5684
      @Tommy-5684 10 місяців тому +1

      its why i think the version people should react to is off thedeath on the road live album where Bruce opens with the 1st stanza of "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Tennison

  • @MrDekasOne
    @MrDekasOne Рік тому +39

    Iron maiden the history teachers of metal, so many of their songs are based around historical events and famous stories or poems it's sooo good

  • @howlingbeast3x6
    @howlingbeast3x6 Рік тому +138

    You would love Sabaton. They are a powermetal band that sings about historical events. They are amazing and with your knowledge of history, you will appreciate them a lot.
    Primo Victoria is a classic
    40:1 and Bismarck are pretty amazing.
    There are 3 videos from them that you HAVE to watch the animated version because it animates the actual history and they add so much to the song. These are night witches, No Bullets Fly and the Red Baron).
    No Bullets Fly specifically is probably the best to react to because there is a little secret at the end

    • @anthonybarnes4207
      @anthonybarnes4207 Рік тому +5

      I would love see him react to any sabaton. i was just thinking it might be up his alley.

    • @F1rstWorldNomaD
      @F1rstWorldNomaD Рік тому +6

      40:1
      Is fakking fantastic.
      Primo Victoria is not AS impressive musically but makes up for it in grandness, Its truly epic.
      Resist and Bite is an underrated song.

    • @finng.3694
      @finng.3694 Рік тому +4

      I'd actually suggest something newer like Father, The Last Stand, Resist and Bite or Night Witches

    • @oldmanvax
      @oldmanvax Рік тому

      I'm not sure he's ready for Sabaton, but I'd love to see it!

    • @TheTurncoatWolf
      @TheTurncoatWolf Рік тому +1

      ABSOLUTELY. FIELDS OF VERDUN and Christmas truce, en livstid I Krieg absolute bangers well almost all of their songs r bangers lol.

  • @Ian_Ah_Nee
    @Ian_Ah_Nee Рік тому +50

    Pantera - Domination(for the live video and the musicality and epicness of the one and only Dimebag Darrell) or Cemetery Gates(for the lyrics)
    Or even more Iron Maiden with Hallowed be thy name! Loving the metal Monday's brother!

    • @mikethemotormouth
      @mikethemotormouth Рік тому +3

      Just don't do the official video for Cemetery Gates
      I think he'd also like the lyrical journey of Maiden's Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

    • @hobocaust3002
      @hobocaust3002 Рік тому +2

      I’ve been mentioning Domination for weeks now, Knox is gonna be blown away, can’t wait

    • @bertieblack5639
      @bertieblack5639 Рік тому +6

      Cemetery Gates is a MUST - but make sure you listen to the full version! (The music video cuts it right down...)

    • @j.v.7451
      @j.v.7451 Рік тому +3

      Hollow would be a great one too

    • @mikethemotormouth
      @mikethemotormouth Рік тому +3

      @@j.v.7451 Mouth for War as well

  • @randywissler9923
    @randywissler9923 Рік тому +38

    I passed many history tests in high school back in the day thanks to Iron Maiden. 😂 If you do another Maiden song it should be a live performance. Just so you can see these guys that are now in their 60's still bring the same energy as they did in the 80's!! UP THE IRONS

  • @ianorchard7178
    @ianorchard7178 Рік тому +68

    Good choice, this song is great. If you wanna keep going down this Maiden road, definitely would like to hear your reaction to Number of the Beast

    • @deracer69
      @deracer69 Рік тому +5

      i love Number of the Beast, that is one of their greatest hits

    • @RikFTK
      @RikFTK Рік тому +9

      He should do Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Really give him something to sink his teeth in. 😂

  • @stevenlaurin6059
    @stevenlaurin6059 Рік тому +92

    Besides being the lead singer of Iron Maiden, Bruce is an airline pilot, opera singer, radio show host, historian, television presenter, fencer, producer, novelist, and songwriter.He also flies the and around the world in thier very own 747 that can fit all the tour gear on board the plane they call Maiden 1. They also have a 9ft tall walkng Eddie thier mascot that joins them on stage.... also Maiden is one of the only bands ever to set the beat to the bass guitar in somesongs rather then the drummer.... the fact Bruce does operah is why he can hit and maintain those long drawn out lyrics. Maiden also has the distiction of being one of only a few bands to ever feature Vincent Price voice in the song intro for Number of the Beast

    • @paul-rb1xe
      @paul-rb1xe Рік тому +3

      fyi the voice was done by Barry clayton. price turned the band down when they asked him.

    • @danbielefeldt4727
      @danbielefeldt4727 Рік тому +5

      Ed Force 1

    • @realburglazofficial2613
      @realburglazofficial2613 Рік тому +1

      Also the music video for Number of the Beast starred one Graham Chapman of Monty Python fame

    • @hibhibb5429
      @hibhibb5429 Рік тому +2

      I believe Bruce gave up his pilots license to do the tour. Not sure what that was about or why it had to do with anything but that's what I heard. It may have to do with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), commercial pilots have to retire at age 65. Although, I think Bruce is 64. There is currently no maximum age limit for being a private pilot or for being an Air Force pilot.

    • @steveherman6909
      @steveherman6909 Рік тому

      @@danbielefeldt4727 @Steven Laurin Dan beat me to it, but the correct moniker for their jet is "Ed Force 1", just for clarification for those such as Knox who are experiencing Maiden for the first time 😉

  • @dillonsronce2583
    @dillonsronce2583 Рік тому +25

    Steve Harris is easily one of the best song writers ever. And definitely the best bassist in metal music history, imo.

    • @chrisjones2224
      @chrisjones2224 2 місяці тому

      No better description than the one made by a French General that witnessed it 'C'est magnifique, mais ce n'est pas la guerre; c'est de la folie' ('It's magnificent, but it's not war; it's madness')

  • @marcelmetal78
    @marcelmetal78 Рік тому +33

    Steve Harris is definitely one of the best songwriters in heavy metal. Their songs aren't just songs about something...they tell a story. Rime Of The Ancient Mariner or Paschendale should be next😉🤘🏼

    • @TheLastGarou
      @TheLastGarou Рік тому +2

      Hell. Yes.
      I love 'Rime' and always recommend it to people, but 'Paschendale' is at *least* as good. 🤘😎👍
      ...I just always forget how to spell it. 😂

    • @GokuInfintysaiyan
      @GokuInfintysaiyan Рік тому +2

      Hallowed Be Thy Name as well

  • @samanthacakebread8196
    @samanthacakebread8196 Рік тому +10

    As a history fan you will LOVE Iron Maiden. All their songs tell stories from history and poetry. Listen to their Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner and be thoroughly absorbed. I'm loving your metal mondays and truly appreciate your insights and knowledge which only seem to make the impact of these songs all the more poignant.

  • @kylec1411
    @kylec1411 Рік тому +13

    Bruce Dickensen is an amazing human. Such a rock star and role model. Cancer survivor, pilot, singer, and much more.
    You should react to Opeth - Ghost of perdition live :)
    Love from Canada knox. Loving the metal mondays. Its so deep and powerful.

  • @bobs.3764
    @bobs.3764 Рік тому +30

    Up the Irons! Can't go wrong with any of their songs. Most will tell you to do the live version only so you can see the energy and crowd interaction. Great reaction!

  • @khaderkhan190
    @khaderkhan190 Рік тому +11

    many 80's kids got so happy after they master that guitar riff!

  • @guitarded306
    @guitarded306 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely blown away by the fact you nailed the war and influence for the song. Bravo.

  • @611_Kurt_90
    @611_Kurt_90 Рік тому +22

    Loving these Metal Mondays. Iron Maiden is one of the greatest bands ever. A lot of heavy metal focuses on history and events from the past. The Trooper is one of my favorites by them. Good choice. Have a good week, Knox.

  • @akasquirrel87
    @akasquirrel87 Рік тому +11

    The official music video of this song actually uses bits of "The Charge of the Light Brigade" over top a silent film

  • @demikats
    @demikats Рік тому +26

    EPIC timeless band!!🔥🤟
    Have a great week Knox!

  • @travesty-studios
    @travesty-studios Рік тому +5

    One of the best parts about the hook of the song is when they perform it live, the crowd always does it during a part of the song where Bruce doesn't do it, but it's always done so powerfully, that you wouldn't question it.

  • @erickjthemuse
    @erickjthemuse Рік тому +7

    I saw Iron Maiden live a little over a month ago and man they still have it after being in the game for over 40 years now. This song was their closer and it couldn't have been more surreal

  • @davidmorgan1583
    @davidmorgan1583 Рік тому +18

    "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is a great one too, among so many good Maiden songs.

  • @steveetk9105
    @steveetk9105 Рік тому +13

    I love some Iron Maiden, so much story telling and history in their music. Pascendale (spelling), Dance of Death, and Rime of the Ancient Mariner are some of my favorites just to name a few

  • @cheezkid2689
    @cheezkid2689 Рік тому +4

    I'm really impressed you managed to figure out not only the war the song is about but also the actual battle it takes place in great job, dude!
    If you like history, you'll love Sabaton. Their whole thing is that they're all about history.

  • @Grummash
    @Grummash Рік тому +5

    This is the most perceptive reaction to this song on UA-cam… I salute you!

  • @skid_mark
    @skid_mark Рік тому +4

    I must admit, I almost tear up every time I hear this song. My favourite Iron Maiden song.

  • @MLK_Sold_Black_america_out
    @MLK_Sold_Black_america_out Рік тому +4

    You might want to check out Blind Guardian "and then there was silence" or Nightwish "Ghost love score"

  • @juandiego5435
    @juandiego5435 Рік тому +4

    Iron Maiden Less Goo!!! Do “Holy Wars The punishment Due” by Megadeth!

  • @jimmydean7219
    @jimmydean7219 Рік тому +1

    Dude I love your energy and ability to appreciate the genre. Merry Christmas, Knox.

  • @timsparks7344
    @timsparks7344 Рік тому +2

    Iron maiden run to the hills is awesome

  • @charlieclarke2380
    @charlieclarke2380 Рік тому +7

    If doing another maiden song I’d love to see ‘Hallowed by thy name’ ❤

  • @liquidflamepoetry
    @liquidflamepoetry Рік тому

    Thank you so much for posting this on my birthday man!!! Love the vid

  • @MrChoobsabre
    @MrChoobsabre Рік тому +7

    Paschendale is a must now. As for other amazing storytelling war songs, The Devil to Pay by Iced Earth is probably the best I've ever heard

  • @damianakyempong7127
    @damianakyempong7127 Рік тому +3

    I'm Soo happy to be here so early 😩 this man is a blessing

  • @HrtR8
    @HrtR8 Рік тому +5

    I instantly tapped this notification cause this is a banger and this was a fire video

  • @kevinwatts1842
    @kevinwatts1842 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoying your metal Monday. Love your interest in metal lyrics, your helping break the stigma 🤘

  • @alexferraro8695
    @alexferraro8695 Рік тому +3

    I've been waiting for this

  • @garycarfagno7910
    @garycarfagno7910 Рік тому

    Knox love your show. Your analysis is so tight and spot on. Keep it up brother and merry christmas. Metal mondays kick ass

  • @j.c.ingledue6553
    @j.c.ingledue6553 Рік тому +8

    I was fortunate enough to see them live this year. Easily, best show I've seen, theatrics and skill.
    A lot of their music was based on history and literature. I've read many books from their discography.
    I was quite surprised just how well educated you were, being able to identify the war and literature it is based of. Hats of to you

    • @karlwendell6177
      @karlwendell6177 Рік тому

      Same I saw them in Salt Lake City in September they have been my favorite band since Number of the Beast came out

  • @zefolantar
    @zefolantar Рік тому +1

    Knox…..this is truly well done! Love your Metal Mondays reviews. AWESOME STUFF! 💪👍👏🎸

  • @Captain_Kirk116
    @Captain_Kirk116 Рік тому +6

    I'm loving Metal Monday's! Iron Maiden's music always gives you a history lesson or is based on English literature. Another band I think you would love the lyricism of is The Warning. They aren't a metal band cuz they are more hard rock but their lyrics are always thought provoking. They are 3 sister's from Mexico that write most of their music in English but they have 2 songs in Spanish and their concept album, Queen of the Murder Scene, is an absolute masterpiece that tells a tragic love story.

  • @shmick6079
    @shmick6079 Рік тому +1

    ‘What was the poem?… “Charge of the Light Brigade”… by Tennyson?’
    Dude, I am super impressed.

  • @lythious
    @lythious Рік тому +3

    Seeing them live was definitely a bucket list item, and worth every cent.

  • @CDickeyWrites
    @CDickeyWrites Рік тому +2

    Loving Metal Mondays! 🤘🥰

  • @tuijakantola6550
    @tuijakantola6550 Рік тому +19

    If you like history and warfare, react to Sabaton, a swedish metal band that write songs about historical moments in war. They are great ( and I do not say that just because I am swedish, they really are 😀 )

    • @jutrzenka7503
      @jutrzenka7503 Рік тому +1

      Sabaton is great indeed, though based where are you from song you like the most will differ. As Pole I have 2 or 3 favourite ;)

    • @tuijakantola6550
      @tuijakantola6550 Рік тому

      @@jutrzenka7503 40-1? Great song. As a swede my favorite is En livstid i krig.

    • @tohasim9159
      @tohasim9159 Рік тому +2

      Yeah, they're really good, in spite of being Swedish... Coming from a Dane ofcourse ;)

    • @tuijakantola6550
      @tuijakantola6550 Рік тому +1

      @@tohasim9159 you guys speak funny but we like you anyway 😀

    • @jutrzenka7503
      @jutrzenka7503 Рік тому +1

      @@tuijakantola6550 yeah! But my 5 y.o. daughter prefers Winged Hussars.

  • @IggyWasTaken
    @IggyWasTaken Рік тому

    One of my favourite bands of all time hope to see you do more of them!

  • @NathanCline12-21
    @NathanCline12-21 Рік тому

    Growing up a metal/skate punk and hip hop head in the 80s and 90s music taught me more and inspired me to learn more than any school or teacher ever has. Knox has continued this with his own music and breakdown of others music to this day.
    Knox Hill - you are music fan certified

  • @jainab1522
    @jainab1522 Рік тому +2

    Hallowed Be Thy Name is one of my absolute favorites from Iron Maiden, but I love the Cradle of Filth cover of it even more.

  • @riczen6652
    @riczen6652 9 місяців тому

    I love how you actually listen to the lyrics. No too many reaction videos out there do that. They tend to focus more on the music, which is important of course, but the lyrics are just as important IMHO. Great job, as always!

  • @illeandreas920
    @illeandreas920 Рік тому

    3rd video i've seen by you know and i already love you man!! extra points for not pausing at the guitar solo :D

  • @metalmark1214
    @metalmark1214 Рік тому +4

    I've been listening to Iron Maiden since 1982, at the age of 15. This song is a great song of Iron Maiden's. Many of their songs are about historical events.
    This one was based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854, which took place during the the Crimean War. Up the Irons!
    Iron Maiden is:
    Bruce Dickinson - Vocals Born: August 7, 1958 (age 64 years) Started with Iron Maiden in 1981, left in 1993 and rejoined in 1999 and present singer
    Steve Harris - Bassist and Founder Born: March 12, 1956 (age 66 years), Started the band in 1975 and has never left
    Dave Murray - Guitarist Born: December 23, 1956 (age 65 years), 1976-1977, 1978- present
    Adrian Smith - Guitarist Born: February 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1980-1990, 1999-present
    Janick Gers - Guiarist Born: January 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1990 - present
    Nicko McBrain - Drums Born: June 5, 1952 (age 70 years), 1982 - present
    The next songs I'd recommend are:
    Iron Maiden -- Phantom of the Opera (Live at the Rainbow 1980 - with first singer Paul DiAnno, Fear of the Dark (Rock in Rio 2001), Rime of the Ancient Mariner(Rock in Rio 2001), The Clansman - Rock In Rio 2001, as well as the ones listed below.
    Skip any songs you have already done.
    Highlight of songs I'd recommend are:
    From Iron Maiden------
    Phantom of the Opera - A must for live version
    Strange World (this one will be totally different Iron Maiden)
    From Killers ------
    Murders in the Rue Morgue (Very loosely influenced by Edgar Allen Poe's short story, a story of a fugitive being sought for murder) ***You have done
    Genghis Khan (an instrumental - perfect for air drumming)
    Innocent Exile (continues the theme of Murders in the Rue Morgue of an unjustly accused fugitive)
    Killers (A journey into the twisted mind of a deranged killer)
    Prodigal Son(about a repentant man reminiscent of the prodigal son parable found in Luke 15 of the bible)
    Purgatory(lyrics of song read like a poem)
    Drifter (focuses on the possibility of new beginnings)
    From The Number of the Beast------
    Invaders (It graphically depicts the violence and horror of a defense against a Viking invasion)
    The Prisoner (based on the UK television series that ran briefly in the late 1960’s)
    22 Acacia Avenue (The continuation of Charlotte the Harlot)
    The Number of the Beast (Inspired by a dream Bassist Steve Harris had after watching the movie the Omen2)
    Run to the Hills (about the European arrival in America told from the perspective of both the oppressed Cree and the invading white soldiers)
    Hallowed be Thy Name (about a man who is about to be put to death and what he goes through) * Do this song live at Hammersmith 1982
    From Piece of Mind------
    Where Eagles Dare (based on an Alistair Maclean novel, (1967), and film (1968) about a WWII rescue of an American general from a Nazi stronghold in the Bavarian Alps
    Revelations (Starts with the Hymnal from Oh God of Earth and Alter, the next two verses on the Hindu philosophy, the third verse in Yoga a snake called Kundalini that lives at the base of your spinal cord, during meditation a spiritual entity is created symbolizing the transcendental union with God)
    Flight of Icarus (loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Icarus)
    The Trooper (based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854,which took place during the Crimean War)
    To Tame a Land (the song relays the story of Paul Atreides, Paul Muad'Dib, from the book Dune by Frank Herbert)
    From Powerslave------
    Aces High (about aircraft dog fighting between the British and German fighter pilots of WWII)
    2 Minutes to Midnight - About the Doomsday clock for the End of the World
    Back in The Village (The continuation of the song The Prisoner)
    Powerslave (about an arrogant pharaoh in his dying hours, he can't understand why he's about to die and fights it in vain)
    Rime of the Ancient Mariner - (From the poem of the same name by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (story about about an ocean voyage)
    From Somewhere in Time-------
    Wasted Years (A song about the admonition to appreciate the present and not to take things for granted)
    The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (based on a short story of Alan Sillitoe which was made into a 1962 film
    Alexander the Great (About the story of Alexander the Great
    From 7th Son of a 7th Son (a concept album)------
    Infinite Dreams (Detailing someone who is tormented by paranormal dreams and nightmares)
    The Evil That Men Do (Title taken from a quote in Shakespeare Julius Caesar but the song is unrelated)
    The Clairvoyant (relates the reflections of the 7th Son of the 7th Son on his life and his powers)
    From Fear of the Dark------
    Wasting Love (About the emptiness of relationships without love. Another Maiden ballad)
    Fear of the Dark (About being afraid of the dark and the things in the dark that might be there - absolute a live performance for this one)
    From Brave New World------
    The Wicker Man (about the apathy of our modern society and our egotistic disinterest of what is happening until something happens to us)
    Ghost of the Navigator (The lyrics are a metaphor of life, with the ship sailing west towards the setting sun representing death)
    Brave New World (Loosely based on the 1932 novel by Aldous Huxley)
    Dream of Mirrors (Yet another song about reoccurring and maybe premonitory dreams)
    Out of the Silent Planet (Supposedly inspired by the 1956 science -fiction film Forbidden Planet)
    From Dance of Death------
    No More Lies (The lyrics deal with someone knows his time has come with the possibility of reincarnation)
    Dance of Death (Orinally inspired by Ingmar Bergman's 1957 film The Seventh Seal - Another one to do as a live performance)
    Paschendale (about the Battle of Passchendaele during WWI)
    From A Matter of Life and Death------
    Brighter than a Thousand Suns (About the dawn of the nuclear bomb age)
    The Longest Day (about the WWII Normandy Invasion)
    Out of the Shadows (About being born)

  • @AcencialAMV
    @AcencialAMV Рік тому +8

    You might like "Price of a mile" by Sabaton if you like war songs!
    It's not one of their most famous or deep or anyhting, but it's really emotional because the song is about how many people need to die in a war for a single mile of land.

    • @PetterVessel
      @PetterVessel Рік тому

      I love this song.

    • @Tommy-5684
      @Tommy-5684 10 місяців тому

      Or Passchendaele to keep the Maiden theme going. absolutly live version of bpth Trooper and Passschadle that open up with with the Poem's that inspired them

  • @rickersthree
    @rickersthree Рік тому

    Love these metal Monday’s! Can’t wait to see what you’ll be hearing next.

  • @roether96
    @roether96 Рік тому

    Knox, great breakdown, love metal Mondays, Iron Maiden is my all time favorite metal band I've been hoping you were going to do them. Excellent job as usual, looking forward to future breakdowns.

  • @nessesseda
    @nessesseda 5 місяців тому

    That you, at the end, got the war and poem correct, really raised my respect for you and earned you a sub. Well done, sir. I'll definately watch more of your stuff.

  • @rijudasgupta2643
    @rijudasgupta2643 9 місяців тому +1

    I first heard this song as a kid and it's fascinating to see how someone much older appreciates the song in a completely different way. You made me notice things that I took for granted with your perspective. Great video. Welcome to team Maiden.

  • @wv1967
    @wv1967 Рік тому +3

    Hoping you do more Iron Maiden in the future. They do consider themselves a live band and the energy in their performances are top tier. Definitely check out live performances in the future rather than studio!

  • @duanes8209
    @duanes8209 Рік тому +6

    I like the way your able to dissect a song...there are soo many Iron Maiden songs, but The Number of The Beast is a great one to do. Also I am impressed with your memory of history.

  • @branthemuffin5872
    @branthemuffin5872 Рік тому +3

    We need multiple videos per day for metal Monday! There is so much great metal music out there and if you're doing one video per day you'll miss out on so much fantastic music

  • @dandybus1582
    @dandybus1582 Рік тому +3

    Greatly enjoying Metal Mondays! Iron Maiden is an incredibly influential band. Many newer bands wear the influence on their sleeves, like Sabaton and Unleash the Archers. Really looking forward to the inevitable reaction to “Awakening” by Unleash the Archers. I promise, you will not regret it.

  • @Cory_Dora
    @Cory_Dora Рік тому +1

    This song is about the Charge of the Light Brigade. I’m sure some others have already said that but I couldn’t sleep if I didn’t say it. I’m an 80’s teenager and Iron Maiden got me thru a history lesson or two.

  • @rickandgen
    @rickandgen Рік тому +3

    To further explore Iron Maiden, I highly recommend any live videos. Their energy on stage is incredible. For a truly epic performance based on another historic poem try The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.

  • @vexdemyous5390
    @vexdemyous5390 11 місяців тому

    Damn, this was a great breakdown even figuring out the war and the poem it was based off of.
    Your insight on music and lyrics is impressive.

  • @XxJalelxX
    @XxJalelxX Рік тому

    Nice reaction my man, you know your history and you are absolutely spot on with your analysis 👍.

  • @jeffreymeyer4848
    @jeffreymeyer4848 Рік тому +3

    Well done with your history! I enjoy seeing your reaction to the soundtrack of adolescence. Up the Irons!

  • @SuperStarr817
    @SuperStarr817 Рік тому +2

    This song is one of my faves, it kicks ass live too. They really capture the picture from Charge of the Light Brigade.
    If you listen to Aces High, you'll feel the actual adrenaline of a fighter pilot too.

  • @6Benni9
    @6Benni9 Рік тому +5

    The trooper ale is amazing! What a song

  • @mikaeljacobsson1437
    @mikaeljacobsson1437 Рік тому +10

    Rime Of The Ancient Mariner is definately my favorite by Iron Maiden.

  • @ared-ainu
    @ared-ainu Рік тому

    This is one of my favourite Maiden songs. The reason I like your channell is the level of analysis, most reactions don't have that. I really, really appreciate it.

  • @beckyleavitt7808
    @beckyleavitt7808 Рік тому

    Knox, you never cease to amaze me, bro. Great reaction. Wish I could take you back with me to go to an early concert!! Maiden has its own signature sound. They are OGs, for sure. ❤

  • @hobocaust3002
    @hobocaust3002 Рік тому

    I fucking love Metal Mondays! After work, roll one up and watch you have fun with a new genre of music. Music is the best.

  • @colingreig1763
    @colingreig1763 2 дні тому

    Iron Maiden, Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Brilliant adaptation of the poem.

  • @Jaymzmiller
    @Jaymzmiller Рік тому +13

    Gotta say that if you like history and story telling then Sabaton have to be on your list. They're like the spiritual successors to Maiden with a modern twist, and almost all their songs are based on wars or specific battles throughout history. They're epic.

  • @feathersz1952
    @feathersz1952 Рік тому

    Thank for always “getting it” Knox. First time hearing Iron Maiden and you just get it.

  • @davidmarino1913
    @davidmarino1913 5 місяців тому

    Knpx, you have better insights than almost every other reactor out there. Keep it up!

  • @6Benni9
    @6Benni9 Рік тому +3

    The galloping horse sound is the bass🤣 their bassist Steve Harris is known for that, pretty much all his basstracks have that sound. He’s the main founder of IM and writes most of their material- what he says goes

  • @unclefoot
    @unclefoot Рік тому +1

    Fuckin Metal Mondays! Yes! You can never go wrong with some Iron Maiden!!! They’re living legends and the metal community wouldn’t exist without them blazing the trail that they did.
    Respect 🫡

  • @LeviAWilson
    @LeviAWilson 5 місяців тому

    Good reaction! I also think you have enjoyed watching the official video for this song as well. It shows a lot of what he's talking about with film footage while still showing the band playing.

  • @alexferraro8695
    @alexferraro8695 Рік тому +7

    You should definitely check out some pantera, some good ones to look into are walk, cemetery gates, domination, and cowboys from hell

    • @Iamone1111
      @Iamone1111 Рік тому

      Add in 5 minutes alone that one is great

  • @babyphoenix246
    @babyphoenix246 Рік тому +1

    I was lucky enough to see them live 5 years ago. Bruce Dickinson still runs around like a mad man, still puts everything into his performance and can still hold everyone in an arena in the palm of his hand.

  • @nickghost3876
    @nickghost3876 Рік тому +1

    I always loved his Iron Maiden could make a story through all their songs and even without lyrics it still tells a story

  • @riphopfer5816
    @riphopfer5816 7 місяців тому

    The hook is the lead guitar riff. The rhythm guitars, bass , and drums definitely evoke a gallop. In fact, the ‘metal gallop’ becomes so popular in the 80s thrash metal scene that it becomes first a trope, then a cliché. I bloody love it.
    As for the war: Brits v. Russia, Crimean War, 1850s.

  • @evilbug555to666
    @evilbug555to666 Рік тому

    This was my morning going to college jam..such a legendary song🔥🔥🔥

  • @Vocalzone_covers
    @Vocalzone_covers Рік тому

    Wow you really know your stuff. I've sung this song many times in bands and never knew the history or broken it down like you did. Awesome reaction, awesome track.

  • @Chad_Thundernuts
    @Chad_Thundernuts 9 місяців тому

    Dude!! I just found your channel and I've been loving the breakdowns. I grew up listening to metal and wouldn't really pay too much mind to the lyrics, I just jammed out to the music. But seeing some classics like this being broken down by a lyricist is very interesting. I'm learning meaning in songs that I've listened to a hundred times and never actually noticed. It's great!
    I have a few suggestions you might like.
    Embrace the endless ocean - Amon Amarth
    I don't wanna be me - Type O Negative
    Scream Aim Fire - Bullet for My Valentine
    I could spout off dozens more but these I think you might like reacting to. Regardless whether you do or not, you've earned a fan today.
    Cheers!

  • @nailbomb420
    @nailbomb420 Рік тому

    Every Knox reaction I watch, I'm always pleasantly surprised by his depth and breadth of knowledge. I guess I'll have to switch it up and only be surprised when he doesn't know!

  • @gabrielcastorena5716
    @gabrielcastorena5716 Рік тому

    This band was my first concert and I got to hear this song live. It was absolutely nuts because Eddie was on the stage still his heart was thrown into the crowd at the Oklahoma BOK

  • @jacobcerniglia6035
    @jacobcerniglia6035 Рік тому

    This is my most favorite song to play on my bass, the galloping and the rhythm just feels so good to play.

  • @kardeef33317
    @kardeef33317 Рік тому +2

    The guitarists play in harmony and each one gets part of the solo

  • @jfields343
    @jfields343 Рік тому

    Man another great analysis... maiden is my absolute favorite and you being a lyricist understand... and yes the metal horse gallop...🤘up the irons!

  • @s.l.s.l.1405
    @s.l.s.l.1405 Рік тому

    I always think of galloping horse during certain parts of this song as well. Never gets old🤘 great reaction

  • @TheLastGarou
    @TheLastGarou Рік тому +1

    If you've ever heard the phrase "water, water everywhere. But not a drop to drink" you've got to check out Maiden's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' which is based on the poem of the same name by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and from which we get that quote.

  • @valentinvladimirov2121
    @valentinvladimirov2121 Рік тому

    Dude you have no idea how much i've waited for you to react to IRON MAIDEN. Thank you. Love that you enjoyed it! Recomendation for one of their next songs if you are gonna react, either Number of the Beast, Hallowed be thy name or Aces High. Have a good one and keep up the good work with your own projects.

  • @seabass819
    @seabass819 Рік тому +1

    Man oh man your in for a treat with this rabbit hole. Maiden kicks so much ass

  • @paranoiaaa4126
    @paranoiaaa4126 7 місяців тому

    I stood in the rain to see them . Totally worth it!!!

  • @metalguru4654
    @metalguru4654 Рік тому +4

    If you continue with Maiden, please look out for live performances, the energy and storytelling will amaze you. Up the Irons!!!

  • @klondikesaloon7026
    @klondikesaloon7026 Рік тому

    Wow, you know your history way better than I expected! Nice job contrasting the perspectives of Tennyson and Iron Maiden, really interesting.

  • @RagingAggron
    @RagingAggron Рік тому

    Great fun to see you exploring and decipher metal songs. Got a couple songs that I think you would love to check out, both lyrically and thematically:
    Night Witches - Sabaton (the animated music video)
    Through the Fire and Flames - DragonForce
    Crushed - Parkway Drive
    Absolute Power - Parkway Drive
    The future - From Ashes to New