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The aspect I love most about Iron Maiden is that every song is a story or a history lesson. I recommend either Powerslave or Rime of the Ancient Mariner
@@CaldwellNiall 'Alexander the Great' 'Aces High' 'Two Minutes to Midnight' 'Wasted Years' 'Number of the Beast' 'Blood Brothers' On, and on, and on.... Edit: 'Paschendale'
Iron Maiden don't just sing songs they tell stories with them, The Trooper is about the charge of the light brigade. I know alot of people who passed their English exams by writing about the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Not by reading the poem but by listening to Iron Maidens song.
Back in the 80's right after the Powerslave album came out we studied The Rime of The Ancient Mariner in my high school English Lit class. I brought my tape in for the teacher to check out. He ended up playing the song for the whole class and we spent a couple days discussing the song. Not just the song and poem, but why studying the older and classic literature and history was important. He used this album to underscore his point. Even the hardest of metal bands are often well educated and literate in the classics. Not just Maiden, but many heavy metal (and rock) bands pull from literature, history, and mythology to write their songs.
Also the rhythm throughout feels like horses galloping and I always take the build as a sort of adrenaline rush one may experience charging into battle. Top tier Maiden tune 🫶🏻
Somewhere, in an alternate universe, 16 y/o me is freezing my ass off with my friends around a 20 'D' battery JVC blasting this song in the back parking lot of our building until the cops were called. 🤘🏼💯
Wanna throw a couple of suggestions out for Maiden : Wasted years Seventh son of a seventh son Fear of the dark Run to the hills Can I play with madness 2 minutes to midnight Bring your daughter…. To the slaughter Even if not reacting to them definitely give them a listen!! ❤
This was from 1983, the album 'Piece of mind'... Nicko McBrain (drums) joined Iron Maiden and his drumming took the music to a new level of excellence 🔥🔥🤘🤘The powerhouse drummer is 70 yrs old now and still plays drums for Iron Maiden!
@@aaro_koivisto25 Agreed! I can't listen to the first album all the way through. I became a fan from the moment I heard "Somewhere In Time", "Piece of Mind" and "Powerslave". Went back and heard the albums Burr drummed on and they were so boring compared to Nicko.
The Power Slave album has a ton of great tracks for you to check out as well! I think the biggest ones are: Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Back in the Village, Power Slave, and Aces High. Not in any particular order, but if you want high energy, I'd go with Back in the Village first. If you want a song with epic story-telling, go with Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Iron Maiden could easily be the poster child for heavy metal. These two songs you've reacted to are just the tip of the iceberg from Maiden. There is so much more for you to listen to. Welcome to the greatest heavy metal band of all time!
So glad that you're appreciating the great Iron Maiden so much! Who knows, in times maybe you'll decide to join us in the metalhead community full time - don't worry, we do appreciate any and all kinds of other music too, that is just the secret to the fullness and richness of our sound. And if you do, we'll be proud and lucky to have you.
Unlike a lot of metal bands, you can hear exactly what the Bassist is doing. He loves those triplets. He's got a lot of endurance to play like this for an entire set at a concert.
Nitpicking a bit but to be technical, a triplet and a gallop aren’t the same. Though Steve does use both many times throughout their discography. A triplet would have all three notes being equal in length (think Phantom of the Opera). That’s not the case for a gallop.
@@matthewvalenti1348 True, (NOT nitpicking at all). The gallop(in this case) is an 1/8th note followed by two 16th notes, not triplets. But yes, he does play straight triplets on other songs. Thanks for catching this!
Steve Harris, the bass player...aside from being the main songwriter (I believe??) Is famous for his right hand. Always listen to the baseline in Iron Maiden songs.
YES BACK TO MAIDEN! You have to see a live show from South America, they play 80-120 K size stadiums and the fans are just insane, the crowd sing the guitar parts. I think you like live shows for the energy, check out Fear of the Dark live from Argentina. or Anything from En Vivo Live from Chile. Rock in Rio Brazil is amazing also.
Good ole 80's Power Metal. Never gets old. Nice reaction 👍 If you're digging Iron Maiden, I'd definitely suggest watching a live performance of "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner". It's absolutely epic.
Love Iron Maiden for ever! Still listening to them at 71 yrs. old. Yes, what you truly love last a lifetime. Age has no bearing on what moves you. I promise a passion has no age expiration date. Iron Maiden songs are musical journeys. A Time Travel with headphones!!!
One of the best metal bands ever!! Currently drinking a Trooper Ale made in conjunction with the band 🍻😀🤘 Johnny B Good was by Chuck Berry. RIP Try Powerslave title track!
You should check out their live performances throughout the decades (they're still going strong, saw them a few months back and ears are still ringing). I'd recommend Hallowed Be Thy Name, Fear of the Dark, The Tailsman.
Quite possibly the biggest Iron Maiden song is Fear of the Dark. There's many versions to choose from too, but I would have to say the Rock in Rio (2001) is up there. Enjoy!
Hey brother appreciate another great reaction! Iron maiden has other incredible songs related to fighting and war. Check out Ace's High, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and Where Eagles Dare. Again welcome to the metal fold, and UP THE IRONS as we Maiden fans say! 🍻🤘
Just as an FYI , the title screen of this video, "The Trooper" is misspelled 😬 Looks like we have a Maiden fan in the making. Id suggest that the poster of this video go see a Maiden show live! It is an experience you'll never forget!
This is my favorite band on my favorite album. The bassist started the band in 1975 because the previous bands he was in thought all the songs he wrote were to difficult to play.
I first checked this song out after it was referenced the the Max Brooks novel World War Z. In the book the US military blasts Iron Maiden over their loud speakers to both attract as many zombies as possible to the battlefield as well as get our soldiers pumped for rampage.
Greetings and Love from Köln/Cologne, Germany. Awesome reaction video as always, buddy. I'm a MaidenManiac since 1985. To get the whole Power and greatness of Maiden i suggest to go with the live performences. They are amazing in the studio, but live they Level up to genious. Just like Nightwish. A pure live band. And sorry, but I don't hear any resemblance there to 'Johnny B. Goode' from Chuck Berry. However, just a few Songs you did from Maiden, right..awe, buddy, some awesome stuff you can discover. It's never to late for Iron Maiden. Have a peaceful day and stay safe, Bloodbrother...oh, and get healthy soon....UP THE IRONS
If you want to check out a great theatrical live performance by them, you should check out the live video for the song Dance of Death. A little bit different sound than The Trooper and some of their more aggressive songs, but a great overall performance and very theatrical
This August will mark forty years ago I went to my first concert…it was the World Piece Tour! (This one!) Actually got to meet Bruce…he was walking the main corridor, alone, just chatting up the fans about their shirt, a pin or a patch they were sporting. I was fifteen…damn…so fortunate to have grown up when I did!👍
They are known for their musicianship, singing, everything! The 2 guitarists are known for their perfect harmonies, and switching off solo's. The bass player is a Legend, and both drummers are out of this world!!!! You are right, not easy to play! The guitarists always play together with harmonies. Always 1 guitarist plays a different key, but they play together. It's brilliant!
They were really peaking at this stage of their career. At the time, they were basically untouchable. And so overwhelming playing in concert, wow, I miss those days!
The best thing about Iron Maiden is they are really down to earth and good guys. I was lucky enough to be a teenager in London when Iron Maiden started off. I went to the Ruskin Arms pub where they started off and watched and drank with them on a regular basis. I played football ⚽️ (soccer) with Stevie Harris for a small team called Melbourne FC. He was as good at it as he is a bass player!! He is a top bloke. They haven't changed,still rocking in their own style.... ..thanks for the reaction ....it brought back many great memories 🎸🎸🤟 Up the Irons⚒️⚒️⚒️
Please check out iron maiden live, you'll see the "real" talent, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a great place to start, the "Flight 666" version is great and up to date with the band as they are now.
As a guitar player, a band has to have an exceptional guitarist in order for me to get into them. Not so with Iron Maiden. The reason I got into them is the bass and drums. Now, if you want to hear an exceptional guitarist, check out Vito Bratta of White Lion. Listen to "Wait", "Little Fighter", "Don't Give Up", "Sweet Little Lovin", "Lady Of The Valley" to name a few. If you want awesome vocals, listen to Steelheart. Songs like "Angel Eyes (I'll Never Let You Go)", "She's Gone", "Everybody Loves Eileen" and "Can't Stop Me Lovin You".
For an amazing cover of this song try : 2CELLOS - The Trooper, ( the live version with a really good drummer, not the official video without the drummer ) Up the Irons !🤘
That Iron Maiden sound is a combo of bassist Steve Harris's "galloping horse" bass line, and Adrian Smith playing that red, odd shaped, guitar. That guitar is a "lawsuit" Ibanez Destroyer. Back in the day Japanese companies were making copies of American guitars. The thing is.. they were better! Ibanez, ESP, and Greko got sued up the ying yang. But.. it put them on the map. The Ibanez Destroyer is a copy of a Gibson Explorer... only better! BTW, if you really want to take a crash course in Metal, check out a video called Heavy - The Story Of Metal 2006. It starts with Black Sabbath and ends with Tool, Korn, Marilyn Manson, etc... The original 'sound' of Metal was created by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. One day at his factory job he accidentally got is finger tips chopped off in a machine. Refusing to give up guitar, he invented his own fake finger tips and down tuned the guitar. It made a deeper 'heavier' sound. Heavy Metal Was Born!
Powerslave, Aces High, Run To The Hills, Fear Of The Dark, Can I Play With Madness and the longer i go with this list, the more i realize, that i would end up listing their whole repertoire... :)
Since you liked this song, react to "Rock for the King" by Barren Cross. Sorry im not a pay per view listener but dont let that stop you from listening to a rock hard song. Rock for the King by Barren Cross.
POLO, EVEN AFTER BRUCE GETTING THROAT CANCER HE CAN STILL SING HIS BUTT OFF. RUN TO THE HILLS AND RHYME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER ARE MUST WATCH VIDEOS WITH NEED TO HEAR SONGS. LOVE THEM BOTH. NOW I KNOW YOU'RE A METALLICA FAN TOO HAVE YOU HEARD THEY'RE NEW SONGS? LUX AETERNA AND SCREAMING SUICIDE FANTASTIC SONGS THEY PROVE IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW OLD WE GET WE CAN STILL DO THIS AND A NEW ALBUM COMING IN APRIL 72 SEASONS. WHICH IS HOW LONG IT TAKES TO REACH 18 AN ADULT IT'S REALLY AWESOME 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 NEVER CHANGE POLO I FOUND YOU ON TOM MACDONALD AND BEEN FOLLOWING SINCE HANGOVERGANG FOREVER
Ahhh! I see that you went for the studio version. That means that you haven't been introduced to Edward yet. I'm looking forward to that meeting in the near future.. ;-)
Please, please, please consider listening to Hollowed be thy name again but, this time watch the live performance from 1982. It is definitely in their prime and an unbelievable performance! I feel the last time you watched a live performance was a missed opportunity because it was probably 30 years after the song was recorded.
a lot of the energy youre feeling from the drums also comes form the bassist. he's an incredibly unselfish bassist that really dedicates himself to complimenting the drums, which it is their very basic role but few adhere to it like he does, in the metal genre anyway
Maiden! Maiden! Maiden! Up the Irons! Consider "Fear of the Dark" live at Rock in Rio and "Dance of Death" En Vivo. Also, you can never go wrong with "Number of the Beast"
How I got into Maiden in 1986: while being the biggest dork in class, the "pretty & cool girl" was always very nice to me. She asked me, in front of other cool kids, what I wanted for Christmas. I got nervous and wanted to seem cool, so I said "an Iron Maiden album." And I got NOTB on vinyl, and have been a die-hard fan for 35+ years.
As many bands Iron Maiden tells you a story through the lyrics if you pay close attention. It describes the charge of the Light Brigade during the battle of Balaclava in 1854 in The Crimean War with scenes taken from the 1936 film The Charge of the Light Brigade, starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. A true lesson in history right there.
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The aspect I love most about Iron Maiden is that every song is a story or a history lesson. I recommend either Powerslave or Rime of the Ancient Mariner
If you like Powerslave, you should check out Testament's cover of it. Very well done.
Definatley Rime of the Ancient Mariner ... the "Flight 666" live video version . Best song they have ever written
I love both, but I reckon Powerslave would be better for a reaction video. Too many classics to choose from.
@@CaldwellNiall 'Alexander the Great'
'Aces High'
'Two Minutes to Midnight'
'Wasted Years'
'Number of the Beast'
'Blood Brothers'
On, and on, and on....
Edit: 'Paschendale'
Well, definitely not "every song". :) There are tracks like Out of the Silent Planet, Prowler or Iron Maiden.
UP THE IRONS!!!!
Maiden is known for their “galloping” rhythms.
Next…..Aces High
Iron Maiden don't just sing songs they tell stories with them, The Trooper is about the charge of the light brigade.
I know alot of people who passed their English exams by writing about the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Not by reading the poem but by listening to Iron Maidens song.
I passed my history exam on Alexander the Great by listening to Iron Maiden.
Back in the 80's right after the Powerslave album came out we studied The Rime of The Ancient Mariner in my high school English Lit class. I brought my tape in for the teacher to check out. He ended up playing the song for the whole class and we spent a couple days discussing the song. Not just the song and poem, but why studying the older and classic literature and history was important. He used this album to underscore his point. Even the hardest of metal bands are often well educated and literate in the classics. Not just Maiden, but many heavy metal (and rock) bands pull from literature, history, and mythology to write their songs.
passe my English exams with hallowed be thy name \m/
Same
I used the duellists and flash of the blade as examples of poems in an english class in high school
Another iconic Maiden song. This is on everybody’s playlist. Glad you liked. 🎸🔥
not in mine. this is very dated
@@tacotacotacobajablast6821 So is your comment!;-P
Try Alexander The Great man can they story tell and jam like nobody else
One of the best most iconic. The album is amazing as well.
Also the rhythm throughout feels like horses galloping and I always take the build as a sort of adrenaline rush one may experience charging into battle. Top tier Maiden tune 🫶🏻
The Charge of the Light Brigade. That's what you hear :)
Iron Maiden says a lot of their songs are GALLOP styled. =P
The bass line goes giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up giddy-dun-din-den-daa
Somewhere, in an alternate universe, 16 y/o me is freezing my ass off with my friends around a 20 'D' battery JVC blasting this song in the back parking lot of our building until the cops were called. 🤘🏼💯
I've been to the same universe! It was glorious indeed.
Bruce Dickinson is one of the most iconic voices in Hard Rock History....no doubt!!!
Another channel (Rappers React) did a poll recently that named Bruce best Metal front man. Over may incredible men and women.
"Hard Rock"? Come on, man...
@@BypassOne what would you call it? And what are some examples of "hard rock" to you? Include metal if that helps your definition or examples.
Heavy Metal
@@cabuloso4298classic metal*
Wanna throw a couple of suggestions out for Maiden :
Wasted years
Seventh son of a seventh son
Fear of the dark
Run to the hills
Can I play with madness
2 minutes to midnight
Bring your daughter…. To the slaughter
Even if not reacting to them definitely give them a listen!! ❤
Yes you hit exactly what I thought of when he said fast paced wasted years is an adrenaline pumper
Good set. 👍
Great list, don’t forget Number of the Beast
Agreed. Wasted Years is my absolute number one. The live version of Fear of The Dark from the Rock In Rio festival is pretty epic
You should try one of there newer songs like Pashendale, totally different vibe and sounds amazings
Yes!
@@moonchildah Dance of Death Live is great too.
This was from 1983, the album 'Piece of mind'... Nicko McBrain (drums) joined Iron Maiden and his drumming took the music to a new level of excellence 🔥🔥🤘🤘The powerhouse drummer is 70 yrs old now and still plays drums for Iron Maiden!
Nicko is incredible but nobody can replace Clive Burr
@@ChildofbhaalNicko literally shat on every song that Cliff ever played with "Where Eagles dare"
@@aaro_koivisto25 Agreed! I can't listen to the first album all the way through. I became a fan from the moment I heard "Somewhere In Time", "Piece of Mind" and "Powerslave". Went back and heard the albums Burr drummed on and they were so boring compared to Nicko.
Nicko would not appreciate the stupid shat on comment. Comfy armchair lad ?
The Power Slave album has a ton of great tracks for you to check out as well! I think the biggest ones are: Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Back in the Village, Power Slave, and Aces High. Not in any particular order, but if you want high energy, I'd go with Back in the Village first. If you want a song with epic story-telling, go with Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
100% 🔥 I shredded many a drumsticks to that album.. great straight through
Iron Maiden “paschendale” is another incredible track with a historic inspiration. Happy to see more people appreciating these great groups
Love your reactions! I'm curious if you like the old Iron Maiden as well.
Phantom of the Opera!
Iron Maiden could easily be the poster child for heavy metal. These two songs you've reacted to are just the tip of the iceberg from Maiden. There is so much more for you to listen to. Welcome to the greatest heavy metal band of all time!
So glad that you're appreciating the great Iron Maiden so much! Who knows, in times maybe you'll decide to join us in the metalhead community full time - don't worry, we do appreciate any and all kinds of other music too, that is just the secret to the fullness and richness of our sound. And if you do, we'll be proud and lucky to have you.
This song is about The charge of the light brigade, A poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Unlike a lot of metal bands, you can hear exactly what the Bassist is doing. He loves those triplets. He's got a lot of endurance to play like this for an entire set at a concert.
Nitpicking a bit but to be technical, a triplet and a gallop aren’t the same. Though Steve does use both many times throughout their discography.
A triplet would have all three notes being equal in length (think Phantom of the Opera). That’s not the case for a gallop.
@@matthewvalenti1348 True, (NOT nitpicking at all). The gallop(in this case) is an 1/8th note followed by two 16th notes, not triplets. But yes, he does play straight triplets on other songs. Thanks for catching this!
Steve Harris, the bass player...aside from being the main songwriter (I believe??) Is famous for his right hand. Always listen to the baseline in Iron Maiden songs.
These are some of the best musicians in the world Polo.
The Trooper was the song that started my Maiden love affair. From that day on they have been an almost daily part of my life . Amazing band.
This song really showcases their "galloping guitar" signature sound.
YES BACK TO MAIDEN! You have to see a live show from South America, they play 80-120 K size stadiums and the fans are just insane, the crowd sing the guitar parts. I think you like live shows for the energy, check out Fear of the Dark live from Argentina. or Anything from En Vivo Live from Chile. Rock in Rio Brazil is amazing also.
Good ole 80's Power Metal. Never gets old. Nice reaction 👍
If you're digging Iron Maiden, I'd definitely suggest watching a live performance of "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner". It's absolutely epic.
Love Iron Maiden for ever! Still listening to them at 71 yrs. old. Yes, what you truly love last a lifetime. Age has no bearing on what moves you. I promise a passion has no age expiration date. Iron Maiden songs are musical journeys. A Time Travel with headphones!!!
One of the best metal bands ever!! Currently drinking a Trooper Ale made in conjunction with the band 🍻😀🤘
Johnny B Good was by Chuck Berry. RIP
Try Powerslave title track!
Still jamming after 47 years and 41 albums!
You should check out their live performances throughout the decades (they're still going strong, saw them a few months back and ears are still ringing). I'd recommend Hallowed Be Thy Name, Fear of the Dark, The Tailsman.
Quite possibly the biggest Iron Maiden song is Fear of the Dark. There's many versions to choose from too, but I would have to say the Rock in Rio (2001) is up there. Enjoy!
Hey brother appreciate another great reaction! Iron maiden has other incredible songs related to fighting and war. Check out Ace's High, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and Where Eagles Dare. Again welcome to the metal fold, and UP THE IRONS as we Maiden fans say! 🍻🤘
Just as an FYI , the title screen of this video, "The Trooper" is misspelled 😬 Looks like we have a Maiden fan in the making. Id suggest that the poster of this video go see a Maiden show live! It is an experience you'll never forget!
Steve Harris, bassist, is the GOAT! and founder of Iron Maiden.
This is my favorite band on my favorite album. The bassist started the band in 1975 because the previous bands he was in thought all the songs he wrote were to difficult to play.
You should check out LILIACS cover of this song , Amazing !
Great reaction man!!
The Clansman, live version is one of best Iron Maiden performances! :)
Toooooo many good ones to list with Maiden... Infinite dreams is a slow heavy jammy jam 1000% worth the listen
I first checked this song out after it was referenced the the Max Brooks novel World War Z. In the book the US military blasts Iron Maiden over their loud speakers to both attract as many zombies as possible to the battlefield as well as get our soldiers pumped for rampage.
Greetings and Love from Köln/Cologne, Germany. Awesome reaction video as always, buddy. I'm a MaidenManiac since 1985. To get the whole Power and greatness of Maiden i suggest to go with the live performences. They are amazing in the studio, but live they Level up to genious. Just like Nightwish. A pure live band. And sorry, but I don't hear any resemblance there to 'Johnny B. Goode' from Chuck Berry. However, just a few Songs you did from Maiden, right..awe, buddy, some awesome stuff you can discover. It's never to late for Iron Maiden. Have a peaceful day and stay safe, Bloodbrother...oh, and get healthy soon....UP THE IRONS
I will suggest to you that ANY Iron Maiden song you react to that you react to the LIVE versions, their onstage energy is LEGENDARY!!!
If you want to check out a great theatrical live performance by them, you should check out the live video for the song Dance of Death. A little bit different sound than The Trooper and some of their more aggressive songs, but a great overall performance and very theatrical
This August will mark forty years ago I went to my first concert…it was the World Piece Tour!
(This one!)
Actually got to meet Bruce…he was walking the main corridor, alone, just chatting up the fans about their shirt, a pin or a patch they were sporting.
I was fifteen…damn…so fortunate to have grown up when I did!👍
So happy you are digging Maiden👍 Up the irons!!!!
next one from Iron Maiden - Alexander the Great ( with lyric ) = good history lesson 🤘😎👍
Gotta love Maiden. Heavy music with a history lesson attached!
Just listen to the entire Piece of Mind album and you'll be doing just fine...
This song was written about the “charge of the light brigade”.
They are known for their musicianship, singing, everything! The 2 guitarists are known for their perfect harmonies, and switching off solo's. The bass player is a Legend, and both drummers are out of this world!!!! You are right, not easy to play! The guitarists always play together with harmonies. Always 1 guitarist plays a different key, but they play together. It's brilliant!
Aces High is right up next to this song with all those things you like. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Got my history lessons from Maiden as a young teen in the 80’s and hold them in high regard as a lover of metal.
They were really peaking at this stage of their career. At the time, they were basically untouchable. And so overwhelming playing in concert, wow, I miss those days!
I never noticed the Johnny Be Good riff before. Nice catch!
The best thing about Iron Maiden is they are really down to earth and good guys. I was lucky enough to be a teenager in London when Iron Maiden started off. I went to the Ruskin Arms pub where they started off and watched and drank with them on a regular basis. I played football ⚽️ (soccer) with Stevie Harris for a small team called Melbourne FC. He was as good at it as he is a bass player!! He is a top bloke. They haven't changed,still rocking in their own style.... ..thanks for the reaction ....it brought back many great memories 🎸🎸🤟
Up the Irons⚒️⚒️⚒️
Please check out iron maiden live, you'll see the "real" talent, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a great place to start, the "Flight 666" version is great and up to date with the band as they are now.
They are simply THE GODS OF ALL TIME AND SPACE!!! UP THE IRONS!!!🤘🤘🤘
Incredible drummer..possibly the BEST BASS player in Rock, Great Guitar duo...and NOBODY can sing like Bruce. Yes...HARD to cover. =P
A history lesson wrapped in a killer metal song. What else do you want. Love your reactions buddy.
As a guitar player, a band has to have an exceptional guitarist in order for me to get into them. Not so with Iron Maiden. The reason I got into them is the bass and drums.
Now, if you want to hear an exceptional guitarist, check out Vito Bratta of White Lion. Listen to "Wait", "Little Fighter", "Don't Give Up", "Sweet Little Lovin", "Lady Of The Valley" to name a few.
If you want awesome vocals, listen to Steelheart. Songs like "Angel Eyes (I'll Never Let You Go)", "She's Gone", "Everybody Loves Eileen" and "Can't Stop Me Lovin You".
For an amazing cover of this song try : 2CELLOS - The Trooper,
( the live version with a really good drummer, not the official video without the drummer ) Up the Irons !🤘
IRON MAIDEN ARE THE ULTIMATE HISTORY STORY TELLERS 😊
That Iron Maiden sound is a combo of bassist Steve Harris's "galloping horse" bass line, and Adrian Smith playing that red, odd shaped, guitar. That guitar is a "lawsuit" Ibanez Destroyer. Back in the day Japanese companies were making copies of American guitars. The thing is.. they were better! Ibanez, ESP, and Greko got sued up the ying yang. But.. it put them on the map. The Ibanez Destroyer is a copy of a Gibson Explorer... only better! BTW, if you really want to take a crash course in Metal, check out a video called Heavy - The Story Of Metal 2006. It starts with Black Sabbath and ends with Tool, Korn, Marilyn Manson, etc... The original 'sound' of Metal was created by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. One day at his factory job he accidentally got is finger tips chopped off in a machine. Refusing to give up guitar, he invented his own fake finger tips and down tuned the guitar. It made a deeper 'heavier' sound. Heavy Metal Was Born!
Powerslave, Aces High, Run To The Hills, Fear Of The Dark, Can I Play With Madness and the longer i go with this list, the more i realize, that i would end up listing their whole repertoire... :)
When Steve and his Bass are "galloping" you know its Maiden.
You got that right. It the signatur Sound, and Bruces voice .
Up the Irons!!! 🎸🎸🎸
You can actually hear the hooves of the horses galloping…. Into a certain death!…. Amazing song!…. 👍
Almost every Iron Maiden song uses the same galloping and chord pattern. The song "Powerslave" is a little different and has a middle-eastern flavor.
If you like this one, try "Aces High" and (even though it doesn't feature Dickinson) "The Sign of The Cross"
If you like the drums, you will probably like the song Where Eagles Dare.
Fear of the dark. From the rock in Rio concert video..🍗🍟🥤 you'll need a nap after the calorie burn from this one..
Since you liked this song, react to "Rock for the King" by Barren Cross. Sorry im not a pay per view listener but dont let that stop you from listening to a rock hard song. Rock for the King by Barren Cross.
POLO, EVEN AFTER BRUCE GETTING THROAT CANCER HE CAN STILL SING HIS BUTT OFF. RUN TO THE HILLS AND RHYME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER ARE MUST WATCH VIDEOS WITH NEED TO HEAR SONGS. LOVE THEM BOTH. NOW I KNOW YOU'RE A METALLICA FAN TOO HAVE YOU HEARD THEY'RE NEW SONGS? LUX AETERNA AND SCREAMING SUICIDE FANTASTIC SONGS THEY PROVE IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW OLD WE GET WE CAN STILL DO THIS AND A NEW ALBUM COMING IN APRIL 72 SEASONS. WHICH IS HOW LONG IT TAKES TO REACH 18 AN ADULT IT'S REALLY AWESOME 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 NEVER CHANGE POLO I FOUND YOU ON TOM MACDONALD AND BEEN FOLLOWING SINCE HANGOVERGANG FOREVER
\m/ love them. Since i discovered them 1986, when i was 13. It was a whole new world to me.
Rime of the Ancient Mariner is one ya gotta here if you like what you've heard so far...
Flight of Icarus is another.
For my money this is THE definitive Iron Maiden track. Starts at a gallop, doesn't slow, ends at a dead stop. Kinda like the charge described
There is no better, iconic and consistent Heavy Metal band than Maiden.
They do metal RIGHT!
Steve Harris actually records two Basslines a low one and a high one! That's why the Bassline is so clear!
The guitars and bass simulates the galloping horses, while the drums simulates the cannon fire
They have a beer called the trooper.... it is a great medium bodied 🍺. Not cheap to buy because of import costs, but worth a try
Next Maiden song should be Aces High, an absolute classic! Love your channel, keep up the amazing reactions! 😀🤘
🤘maiden, they have loads of good songs. Check out power slave sometime, wasted years is a good one too.
Iron Maiden is peak musicianship, for sure. Check out "Powerslave" and "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" if you get the chance 8)
Sweet Bro! This is one of their best.
Ahhh! I see that you went for the studio version. That means that you haven't been introduced to Edward yet. I'm looking forward to that meeting in the near future.. ;-)
I really recommend a marathon from their first album to the last. Every album has a concept and it's nice to follow the evolution
Maiden sings abouit topics nobody elses touches. They have a driving beat and elevated lyrics. What a band!
Please, please, please consider listening to Hollowed be thy name again but, this time watch the live performance from 1982. It is definitely in their prime and an unbelievable performance! I feel the last time you watched a live performance was a missed opportunity because it was probably 30 years after the song was recorded.
He's even a pilot and flies the band around on tour
a lot of the energy youre feeling from the drums also comes form the bassist. he's an incredibly unselfish bassist that really dedicates himself to complimenting the drums, which it is their very basic role but few adhere to it like he does, in the metal genre anyway
Maiden! Maiden! Maiden! Up the Irons! Consider "Fear of the Dark" live at Rock in Rio and "Dance of Death" En Vivo. Also, you can never go wrong with "Number of the Beast"
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Maiden never did a song I'd didn't like. Their beat was so easy to rock too
You are hitting all my favorite bands.
many of your listeners were not born when this was released. and still it stands up.
This is my favorite Maiden song.
The bass player drives the band harder than the drummer needs to be...
Now do.. run to the hills 👍👍👍plllleeeaaassseeee
How I got into Maiden in 1986: while being the biggest dork in class, the "pretty & cool girl" was always very nice to me. She asked me, in front of other cool kids, what I wanted for Christmas. I got nervous and wanted to seem cool, so I said "an Iron Maiden album." And I got NOTB on vinyl, and have been a die-hard fan for 35+ years.
You can't go wrong with any of the first 8 Maiden albums. They are all epic...
As many bands Iron Maiden tells you a story through the lyrics if you pay close attention. It describes the charge of the Light Brigade during the battle of Balaclava in 1854 in The Crimean War with scenes taken from the 1936 film The Charge of the Light Brigade, starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. A true lesson in history right there.
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That's the Maiden gallop ;)