ARE THEY WORSHIPPING THE DEVIL?! First Time Hearing Iron Maiden - Number Of The Beast Reaction

Hello, metal fans! Today, we're taking a dive into the world of heavy metal with our first-time reaction to Iron Maiden's iconic song, "The Number Of The Beast." Known for its powerful riffs and intense themes, we're curious to explore the controversy and the energy behind this legendary track. Join us as we discover the depth and excitement of Iron Maiden's music and see what all the fuss is about!
⭐️ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our initial thoughts on Iron Maiden and their musical reputation.
Reacting to the intensity and musicianship of "The Number Of The Beast."
Discussing the song's themes, lyrics, and its influence on the metal genre.
Our views on the misconceptions and symbolism associated with the song.
🎸 ABOUT IRON MAIDEN & "THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST":
Iron Maiden, a seminal band in the heavy metal genre, is known for their complex compositions and vivid storytelling. "The Number Of The Beast," one of their most famous songs, is a masterpiece of metal music, combining powerful guitar solos with compelling lyrics.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple who loves exploring the energy and power of different music genres. From heavy metal to softer tunes, we're here to experience the diversity of music and share our reactions and insights with you.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
What's your interpretation of "The Number Of The Beast" by Iron Maiden?
Any other Iron Maiden songs or similar metal bands you'd like us to check out?
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[@kdbadk]

No devil worship here. Steve Harris wrote it about a nightmare he had after watching a horror movie.

[@bcsintyan]

FACTS

[@NiNiKainto]

If I'm not wrong, Steve Harris was also inspired by the poem "Tam 'O Shanter"

[@seanboyer6743]

Movie was Omen 2.

[@larrybailey517]

I'm a musician in a small town. When this song was released, it was the controversy that caused me to find it and buy it. I was blown away and still believe that album is still best all around record of all time. Changed my playing and listening. Hell Yeah.

[@MsBenlane]

american preachers use stuff like this to raise money from the suckers. a postal worker i know saw letters from mississippi the jews in hollywood are killing christ again when the scorcese film came out the last temptation of christ. such types use scare tactics. they also burned maiden records.. kaiden responded with holy smoke.

[@michellever9785]

I discovered Iron Maiden in 1982 with this song, still a fan and went to 17 shows so far.

[@raymo6795]

...I discovered them listening to "Run To The Hills" on a metal mix album...been a fan ever since

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Wow! That's amazing!

[@Maltiris]

The person in the devil costume is Niko McBrain the now drummer in the band. He also a born again Christian.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Sad

[@bdavidson8658]

Wow never knew that😊

[@pamridenour5824]

Why is that sad. It's wonderful.​@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek

[@the_trooper_72]

Depends what you mean by born again Christian

[@meganstarling390]

The parents back then were going nuts over this. We teens thought it was funny. I listened to heavy metal all the time and I'm a normal 58 year old woman!!! Iron Maiden rocks !!!

[@TheEricthefruitbat]

A couple of things you might like to know: Bruce did start writing with the band when he joined, but because of contractual problems with his previous band, he couldn't get any writing credits (officially) for this album. The quick story of Eddie is that he started as a white kabuki mask which hung above the drummer during early gigs around the UK. It would pour out "blood" at the end when the "Iron Maiden" song was played. When the time for the first album came, their manager (Rod Smallwood) didn't think putting the band on the cover was the best idea because they guys were quiet, almost shy, and looked like they worked at a local warehouse (or something) - not like rock stars in a heavy metal band. So he came up with the idea of fleshing out Eddie (the head - pronounced 'ed in a cockney accent), making him the biggest, baddest rock star so the guys didn't have to be. To this day, none of the members of Iron Maiden (changing lineups and all) look or act like rock stars - except on stage, I suppose. Oh, and Derek Riggs created the first images of Eddie (and many more).

[@MrBryanwithay]

1984 I saw them live in the middle of a race track at a county park in Plymouth, WI. The Bill was Iron Maiden, Ratt and Accept. I was 16 years old and it was AMAZING!

[@SweetFeatheryJesus1]

You need to see this band live, while you still can! They still tour....

[@carlgibbons5777]

No kidding! Many people missed the legendary Rush because they waited.

[@James_Russell]

Bruce's first album with Maiden, after replacing Paul Di'anno. This song was written by founder and bassist (Steve Harris) after experiencing a nightmare after watching the movie "Damien Omen II". This band is far from devil worshippers.. simple as that. Nice reaction, guys. 👍 Add: I didn't realize you guys were answering the quiz question at the end of the video. I commented about halfway through the video then heard your answer at the end. 😆

[@lawrencefine5020]

I saw Iron Maiden on this tour in Philadelphia, they OPENED UP for JUDAS PRIEST. 2 tickets 16 dollars. Man, I miss those days. Fun reaction.

[@larrydavis3270]

I was at that show as well! It was incredible!

[@markwilliams6394]

I saw them on this tour with Scorpions and Girlschool in Houston and with Scorpions in Corpus Christi, just a couple of days apart.

[@JawsVader1970]

Me too brother ,funny thing is Lars Ulrich tried to warn us with Napster and he was right

[@JRcomments]

First learned of Iron Maiden in 1980 when was in Germany that summer. I was hooked. I first saw Maiden with Scorpions, Foreigner, and Loverboy in 1982, Bill Graham's Day on the Green. That show of 4 bands costed me $13.50. Epic times.

[@JawsVader1970]

@JRcomments you were very lucky I was only 11 at the time when I discovered them with thier debut album, by the artwork by Riggs I had to buy it and man good by sabbath and acdc it was Maiden and Priest

[@bertholdmrosek5849]

The first Album with this Singer. The Singer before was Paul Di Anno

[@aloysius6937]

This video was shot at Newcastle City Hall England On Tuesday 16th of March 1982🤘Up the Irons😊

[@BlackieNuff]

The mascot's full name : Eddie T Head The name was taken from an old joke : Eddie was born without a body - he was just a head. Nonetheless, his parents loved him dearly and always spoiled him with lots of presents on his birthday. One year, as his birthday was nearing, his parents had received news from Eddie's doctors, who were happy to report that medical science had now advanced to where they could build Eddie a body. Eddie's parents were so excited and decided to tell him the news on his birthday. When the big day arrived, Eddie's parents had come to him, barely able to contain their excitement, and his father said "Hello, Eddie - your mother and I have a BIG surprise for you this year!" and his mother added, "Oh Eddie, you're going to love this! You will be so pleased!" And Eddie just rolled his eyes and said "Ohhhh no! Not another f*ckin HAT!!"

[@jowbloe3673]

First time I heard this was days before Halloween when I had just come home, just before midnight, and turned on the stereo before turning on any lights. Radio station was unusually silent before hearing, "Woe to you, oh earth and sea, for the Devil sends the beast with wrath because he knows the time is short . . ." Sent chills down my spine and I was frozen for the next 4 minutes. Went out the next day and bought the album.

[@robertpeacock4609]

RIP CLIVE BURR

[@suucat]

The 80's was a great time to listen to Iron Maiden and play AD&D.

[@chasestreet8082]

As someone that became a legal adult as the 80's came to an end, I agree with this 100%! AD&D and Iron Maiden will forever have at least one thing in common... Both were accused of devil worship, but neither one had anything at all to do with that. Both were just awesome fun!!

[@suucat]

@@chasestreet8082 Aye, i was born in 69, so i became a legal adult in 1987, my parents (may they both RIP miss ya mom and dad) they were very open minded about all this stuff, i never had a problem with them about listening to Maiden or playing AD&D, only complain about this music was my mom saying "whats that noise" but, a couple of friends of mine. who also played dungeons with me, their parents were a bit more conservative about this "devil" stuff so they had to keep it secret from them hat we played or listened to music like this.

[@BigTimeRushFan2112]

Up the Irons! All hail the mighty Iron Maiden! Having been a teen in the early 80's I'm a veteran of the Satanic Panic Wars of 1983 thru 1987. All gave some, some gave all!

[@ErickSowder]

I was a teen too and played D&D at the same time so yea I'm a vet of Satanic Panic Wars! LOL Cheers.

[@johntrickey7182]

😂

[@user-dz9mm3jm9m]

I wasn’t a teen but I was a young adult and still I can’t get my fill of Iron Maiden even though I am now 68 years old and a grandma.

[@eliaramirez2868]

Wow! Great, mature, respectful reaction! You guys were spot on! Love it! Up the Irons!!! 🖤

[@BlackieNuff]

Fun Fact : That epic scream Bruce does was a complete accident. In the studio, as they were recording this song, it was one thing after another - someone messed up their part, a string broke, technical glitches, etc - it was one retake after another, and Bruce was getting exhausted... and then just when they thought hey had it, the producer (Martin Birch) says something went wrong and they had to record it again - well Bruce, in complete frustration let out that scream - and the tape was still recording... after finally finalizing the take, they listened back and heard that scream, and decided they had to use it. Fun Fact : This song was inspired by a nightmare that bassist Steve Harris had after seeing one of the Omen movies (I think it was Omen II : Damien). Fun Fact : During the recording of this album, in addition to all the studio mishaps and equipment breakdowns and other misfortunes, producer Martin Birch had a little car accident. After all the damage was assessed and he got the bill for his car, it came to... no lie : £666.66....! Just one of those creepy coinkydinks.

[@garylagstrom3864]

I saw them in Long Beach California where I lived at the time I’m in Santa Monica now but they played 4 nights from Thursday to Sunday and I was there all four nights in 1985. They filmed 🎥 the shows for what became the Live After Death cd/dvd! My favorite Bruce Dickinson moment: SCREAM FOR ME LONG BEACH…SCREAM FOR ME LONG BEACH…SCREAM FOR ME LONG BEACH ARENA!!! UP THE IRONS!!!😎😎😎🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johntarnowski9086]

Greatest Metal Band Ever

[@joebarrera9741]

IRON MAIDEN..THE CLASSIC LINEUP IS THE BEST

[@vincegedeon6583]

Number Of The Beast is an amazing album!💯

[@carlgibbons5777]

It is, but I prefer the 2 albums that came after.

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

You need to see them live, they're going to be on tour again at some point this year, but you need to catch them soon as it won't be long before they hang up their gear. ##UpTheIrons 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@0okamino]

It’s quite a wild and storied career they have to look back on as a band when they do retire. An enduring legacy, to be sure. 🤘

[@elkardona]

Notice: The devil in red who jumps by the end of the video, was the Drums roadie for Clive Burr; that roadie take the place of Clive when he has to leave the band due to health issues, his name is Nicko MaCbrain, who plays drums till today in Iron Maiden.

[@grzegorzbartkiewicz9839]

I was watching Their concert in 1984 in Kraków ( Poland ) and second time in 1985 in Katowice ( Poland ) . Both concerts were on very top level . Music was perfect and show was great .

[@Arkryal]

The reason this was so big for Bruce Dickinson, it was the first Iron Maiden album he appeared on, following his departure from Samson, and replacing Paul Di'Anno as Maiden's vocalist. It also signaled a significant change in musical direction for the band, and catapulted them into mainstream Metal, while the previous two albums, "Iron Maiden" and "Killers" were, at the time, more of a niche with hardcore metal fans, but received little recognition outside of that. This is the album where the band really blew up.

[@williamwilson6887]

The band is touring in 2024, you’ll need to see if they’re playing a show in your area.

[@mmf6236]

I was 10 when this came out and I remember blasting this on my boombox outside of a catholic church while i waited for my aunt who was inside lol. Good times. They are so good live, seen them a bunch.

[@johntarnowski9086]

Iron Maiden still tours. You can go see them

[@joehahn8817]

I saw them for the first time when this album came out...UP THE IRONS!!!🔥🤟🔥

[@metalmark1214]

I started listening to Maiden in 1983, a year after this album came out. After this album came out, they were lumped into what was known as the satanic panic. The opening narration is taken from two different passages in the Bible. This is the first album featuring singer Bruce Dickinson and last with drummer Clive Burr.

[@davidmarkgraf]

I saw them live at Blossom Music Theater in Cuyahoga heights, Cleveland Ohio. It was one of the best concerts I've seen

[@gunboatwillie8536]

Near 60 and I still have the original Tshirt and ticket stubs from the Number of the Beast tour, Piece of Mind tour and the Powerslave concert. Some of the best concerts I have ever seen.

[@andrewgarin2486]

New scribe here, after many watches. I like the way you structure your reactions. You discuss minimally before and after the song, give your personal thoughts on the instrument contributions, you go back in the video after each discussion, and give clear, honest opinions at the very end. Well Done.

[@BuckeyeByBirth]

Go to one of their concerts... you won't be disappointed.

[@Shaggy33901]

Saw them for the first time in 1982 on The Beast on the Road Tour at the Playhouse Theatre in Edinburgh, still have the tour T-shirt. Happy days

[@David-tx1ig]

I agree with the comments below; the religious right in US were burning their albums during the early 80s as they freaked out about the title, but obviously Iron Maiden are not Satanists by any means!!

[@anderslofgren8235]

I think this song is the reason 1980s Maiden didn't get as big in the US as it was in Europe, South America and so on. People thought just mentioning the devil was dangerous. It's based on Steve Harris' dreams and a love for old cheesy horror movies 😀 They really don't worship any devil other than Eddie. Iron Maiden is one of the best live acts in the world and has been for 40+ years. They are true entertainers and their fans are like a family.

[@azzajames7661]

Steve Harris (aka) God, the genius that he is, wrote this song after a nightmare he had after watching the horror movie Omen 2. It is just about a nightmare🤘 They also made the song Fear of the Dark due to Steve Harris, too😉 Iron Maiden formed on the 25th of December 1975, and the rest is history😜 Up the mighty Irons!!!🤘🤘

[@Kakyrock666]

Best Rock Band Ever, Best Rock Singer Ever, This is ROCK !💪🥁🎸👍!

[@nem447]

They are a super tight LIVE band, it elevates everything !!! No shortage of good clips on KZbin... 🤘

[@dathorndike4908]

The band really wanted to get Vincent Price to do the spoken word intro but he wanted too much money. So instead they hired a British actor that sounded similiar to Price that was much more affordable.

[@SPQRTejano]

I still remember watching them on MTV back in 1983. Can't believe it has been that long

[@crazydale1000]

The Southern Baptist Bible thumpers had a heart attack when this song hit.

[@matthiasnolte3817]

Thank you for reacting! I like this band now for over 30 years. My favourite album is "Second son of a second son"! Very many great songs on it. Keep on!!!

[@DogmeatDied989]

This was Iron Maiden’s first album to hit number 1 in “the charts”. It was also Bruce’s first album performing with the band. He replaced Paul Di’Anno who sang on the first two studio albums as well as “Maiden Japan”, a live album.

[@Stuart_Cox1969]

iron maiden are still touring, so keep your eyes open for tour dates, they will be in Canada in October, here's some dates and places: Sat 26 Toronto, ON, CANADA Scotiabank Arena, Sun 27 Quebec, QC, CANADA Videotron Centre, Wed 30 Montreal, QC, CANADA Centre Bell.

[@BlackieNuff]

I'm so glad you did this one with the studio recording - everyone's first listen of this song needs to have that epic scream, which has since been unmatched by even Bruce himself.

[@0okamino]

Bruce surprised himself on that one, didn’t he?

[@stevored1989]

Apparently came about as the producer the late great Martin Birch made him do multiple takes of the opening part of the song to perfect it, that he was ready to trash the studio in a fit of rage when Martin asked him to do the scream, Bruce was more than ready to do so.

[@BlackieNuff]

@@stevored1989 That sounds familiar... whatever the actual cause - mishaps, mistakes, technical issues, etc, or, the perfectionism of a producer - it definitely sounds like it boils down to Bruce losing his sh*t cos of "take after take" monotony. Haha. But how fortunate, the way it worked out, eh?

[@markv1113]

This may have been the first Maiden song I heard as a kid. Knowing this was exactly what parents warned me about... man... icing on the cake! This has always been one of my faves. 22 Acacia Avenue is also great.

[@lw3918]

All Maiden fans know what this song is about. A dream bassist Steve Harris had.

[@RealDiehl99]

Good interpretation of the song, you guys! I don't know the official story, but it is certainly not a glorification of the devil. I think it actually describes a dream or vision the singer has experienced.

[@pauloaraujo3824]

A MELHOR BANDA SEM DUVIDA BANDA QUE CRESCEU SEM CRIAR PROBLEMAS PARA ELES E PARA OS OUTROS ...SE ME ESTOU A FAZER ENTENDER

[@brianhd1485]

RIP Clive Burr , my favorite Iron Maiden Drummer!

[@mori1bund]

The song is inspired by the horror movie "The Omen" (amovie about the antichrist). Actually many Iron Maiden songs are inspired by movies and books. So they are as much "worshiping the devil" as the cast & crew of that horror movie are, if making a piece of art with the devil as its theme means you are worshiping him. ^^ BTW: the last line of the last song of this album is "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (you mentioned it) and it's about a prisoner on deathrow finding god in his last hour. Very diabolical... ;)

[@joelhammond4162]

Bassist Steve Harris besides being the founding member of the band is also the primary lyricist. He is a super avid reader especially historical texts about war, ancient civilizations and the like, as well as fictional works as well, with a lot of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. They also gather inspiration movies and TV, etc.Great reaction.❤ I always forget how awesome this song is. It sounds great and fresh and new everytime no matter how many times I've heard it. Fire🔥

[@brianferris8668]

Iron Maiden wanted Vincent Price for the speaking part at the start. They couldn't afford him so the gig went to Barry Clayton, another actor.

[@HelenWitch]

The number of the beast is the first album that Bruce sang on.

[@adamwhite6252]

Been a Maiden fan since early eighties. The scratches on my albums from playing them so much caused skips and they are still burned in my brain. I keep expecting skips in certain areas of their songs. 😂

[@ianblake815]

Hell and fire were spawned to be released! 🔥😈

[@earlfox6030]

They are probably touring now. seen them a few years ago they still are one hell of a show

[@mikemacfarm]

My mom was very worried about me after hearing this album being blasted in my room. Good times.

[@Safe-Cracker]

If you listen the answer is in the first verses before the chorus... the song is about nightmares created by horror movies. This is where most of the images come from... no satan worshiping there

[@marcustidholm5610]

Iron Maiden is the best live band ever, so recommend reaction to live videos! :)

[@jefftrimborn1175]

Don't know if anyone said this in earlier comments. The devil with the pitch fork is the guy that replaced the drummer Clive Burr. The original drummer Clive quit because he was diagnosed with MS.

[@bobgolleher9195]

This song did create quit a stir when it came out especially in the States with religious groups trying to ban it. I first saw this as an adult on MTV and was thinking what did I just see. But as I did more research I discovered I took it completely wrong. Iron Maiden is probably the best story telling band ever. You get a world history lesson in every song.

[@micutzumaidenmicutzu4549]

Thank you for this. I grow up with Iron Maiden. seeing again Cliff Burr on drums and Dennis Stratton on guitar makes me remember my age.😂😂😂

[@williamreiser3118]

Song was warning about the beast not worshipping him

[@arnoldcox9128]

Fear of the dark is a great live performance

[@srbaran]

This song is the opposite of devil worship. I view it more as a warning.

[@carlgibbons5777]

The lyrics of this song always gave me a Dance Of Death song vibe. One of Maiden's later classics.

[@jeffrichards1537]

Vincent price talking at beginning is gold. That dudes voice was ominous.

[@kperry1969]

That isn't Vincent Price. It's another guy because Vincent Price wanted too much $$

[@williamyates694]

LOVE Maiden!!!! Any time you guys do Maiden....sit back and watch the numbers and likes go up. One of my favorites from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal ( the second British Invasion ). Great analysis and reaction. I highy recommend the song Can I Play With Madness. Have a great weekend!!! GO BOSTON BRUINS!!! 🍻🤟

[@51nw]

"Nosferatu", Fucking kick ass movie. (1922)

[@ramonacosta2647]

Iron Maiden is still touring so there's time to see them live.

[@nickschiavulli693]

Up The Irons 🤘

[@robertg7396]

If you want to go for the opposite message, you could check out "Stryper". They are a Christian rock band, mostly popular in the 80's but, they're still together to this day. Songs like "More than a man", "Free", "To Hell with the devil", "The Way", and for a ballad, "Honestly". Great underrated band.

[@aaronherbison7316]

How's it the opposite?? This song isn't pro-devil? It's a dream Steve Harris had, I love stryper and iron maiden they're not opposites. In fact Michael Sweet from Stryper is a fan and they actually covered an iron maiden song on their covers album

[@RichFrye]

yawn....

[@jakejambor1]

Stryper is great!!

[@michaellynch9550]

They are not worshiping the devil by the way. I remember a lot of people saying in another video that it was one of the band members had a nightmare, and this song is about that.

[@bw8483]

Up the irons 🤘🏻 best band ever!

[@Ingwerbrot]

Good job, nice reaction video! It's also funny that because of this song people said that Iron Maiden were satanic, they‘re obviously not

[@correctlyrics]

Yeah, but back in the 80s, they found some reason with every rock band to label them as satanic. I mean, AC/DC? come on!!! 😂

[@johnwoodworth9127]

Like Motley Crew and Shout at the Devil. Which is funny because it was at and not with.

[@mickaelmatias6891]

they obviously are

[@MSilva-rq8vn]

Bruce is a fan of the biggest satanist : crowley

[@MSilva-rq8vn]

Bruce worships crowley a satanist who was called the beast

[@mikepaulus4766]

I saw them live in 2019. They tour all the time.

[@brianferris8668]

What's stopping you from seeing them in concert? They are still touring.

[@retired4365]

Steve Harris the bassist is really the writer, producer and its his band. 😂😂❤

[@mikecoughlin4128]

I always love the bass mix on their albums. Even on a crappy car cassette deck it came through but never was overbearing.

[@henkebenke573]

Run to the hills with iron maiden please 😊

[@turdferguson3475]

Those guitar solos! Holy crap!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

The first album with Bruce Dickinson, an absolute epic album. During the recording of the album unexplained phenomena occurred and producer Martin Burch was involved in accident with a mini van transporting a group of nuns, the repair bill he received was £666 pounds😂😂.

[@jeffjackson8475]

They are still touring. Go see them!

[@bobbyball77]

Absolutely a great song. Great rhythm and song structure. Always a good listen. You mentioned you want to see them live. They will be touring this year. I'm going to see them in October near Seattle. You definitely should check them out live.

[@bradhutchinson3275]

Yes, it was a very controversial song. Inspired by a dream but it didn't matter to protestors outside Maiden shows on this tour. Mostly religious, but it happened for years outside Maiden concerts. Great tune! Great channel!

[@stefanmodigh6312]

Classic ! Keep up your good reactions ! 👍👍👍💕🇸🇪😎

[@davidbrock2450]

Bruce Dickinson as the band grew in fame and money. Bruce took flying lessons to the point that near the end he was the actual Lead Piolet on the bands Jumbo Jet.

[@terrydavis7389]

i remember having this LP when it forst came out, i was just a little kid.. still a huge fan today.

[@elvishdan]

Love you guys’ reactions to Iron Maiden. Please take time to check out the official video to Aces High at some point. If you say you like Iron Maiden’s guitar work you are in for a treat!

[@csphoenix9]

First album with Maiden

[@vinniedixon1140]

First album with Bruce you mean

[@user-yl9wz7uc3u]

I LOVE THIS SONG I LISTENED TO THIS FROM THE DAY I FOUND OUT MY GF WAS GOING OUT WITH MY BEST FRIEND I WAITED PLAYING THIS TIL HE CAME OVER ... HE NEVER SHOWED

[@sodyouall9206]

My favourite Maiden album (NoB) please do Invaders if you get a chance 👍🇬🇧

[@BrianHa00]

this is why I love you guys🙌 very open minded love the reaction!

[@1989NickyD]

I think Iron Maiden's speakers went up to 11😜

[@bdavidson8658]

I can still honestly say some 40 or so years latter the first time I heard this song blew me away more than any song since.