First time hearing Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark

[@flickeringboxofficial]

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[@paisteplayer1040]

No band on Earth has achieved Maidens success with almost no main stream radio play. over 130 millions albums sold. Over 2500 concert's, mostly sold out, across the globe for 40+ years. Legends doesnt begin to describe them... long live the kings !!!!!

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Only other band as a fan is to he dead! And no hate just the same but different

[@paisteplayer1040]

@@pudermcgavin4462 That post makes no sense.. Please clarify what you mean.

[@jjkhawaiian]

@@paisteplayer1040 the [grateful] dead

[@paisteplayer1040]

@@jjkhawaiian Not interested in the dead

[@1978RSH]

and all of that without any drama, bashing or whatsoever

[@m.ericwatson968]

And of course Adrian left the band in 1990, Janick Gers replaced him, then in 2000 Adrian wanted back in the band, so instead of telling him your slot was filled or firing Janick they said, why not have 3 lead guitarists? We're Iron Maiden, we can do what we want

[@TheCrimsonOne508]

And honestly it’s led to a streak of pretty solid late career output. They haven’t really put out a mediocre album since before Brave New World. Idk what it is but they have three guitarists and it kicks ass

[@genegiusti6239]

And you think of other bands can't keep four people in the band over percentages of profit, but they went from a five to a six piece. They did it because they enjoy playing together.

[@ToddPro]

I'm exactly dad here, huge Maiden fan, saw them few times live, unreal! So happy this greatness is being shared with new generations! Rock on!

[@BuddyX74]

The BEST thing about Maiden, is their mix. They don’t favor any one artist. You can hear everyone individually, giving everything they’ve got. They all shine, from singer, to guitar, to bass, to drummer. Their mix always shows everyone on equal footing.

[@raymondmathisen225]

You need to show her Hallowed by Thy Name Live from 82 next 😉

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Yup, that is next up to bat Raymond. She won't believe his voice I guarantee that.

[@losdog13]

Dude, I was just about to say that. That 82 version is perfect

[@Scooby_Dum]

@@flickeringboxofficial awesome! ‘82 Maiden is something else! The air raid siren in peak form!

[@lvonankel6152]

​@@flickeringboxofficial Don't forget Run To The Hills 🤘

[@Rikrik1138]

What makes Maiden so great live is that it is theatrical storytelling at its finest.

[@bereknorona7540]

I, myself got a 20 y.o. daughter and I do exactly the same thing. Show her the bands that made me who I am today. luckily she's gotten it right and now she's hooked on GOOD music. Congratulations man. Well done. From Mexico with lots of love for both of you guys.

[@KateLynn-ys4xt]

Bruce actually has fallen. The floor was slippery from the night before and when he tried to stop he slipped, falling over Nico the drummer, caught his hand on a symbol tearing a bunch of muscles, came up singing, finished the show and nobody noticed.

[@paisteplayer1040]

A live Maiden show is an experience.. I have seen them 17 times... My son has seen them 5 times with me.... There is a reason Maiden is considered by endless people to be the greatest live band in the world.

[@Razr2027]

Parenting win!!!

[@geromj3619]

Best parent ever, teaching your son what real music is !

[@castrocortesdiego]

I went to that gig, I'am actually from Santiago and that concert was insane. Iron Maiden is very popular here in Chile. I have seen them 10 times (8 in Chile, 1 rock in rio and 1 madison square garden) and Chile 2009 - Ckub hipico is by far the most incredible show I've seen from them. Try to react to Aces High - Live Chile 2009. Cheers from Chile and Up the Irons!!

[@dropenudomaca8180]

Tenho 67 anos, vi todos os 4 shows do Iron Maiden ao vivo no Chile, não há outro público mais voltado para o rock que o Chile, já comprei o show de novembro de 2024 com meus netos e filhos.

[@ESUSAMEX]

I have been a Maiden fan since Iron Maiden and Killers hit the stores in the early 1980s when I was 11 or so. I just saw Maiden for the second time last Fall in NYC. Great show! Intelligent lyrics and musical skill by every band member.

[@fubar1217]

I've been a Maiden fan since Jr. High school in the late 80's and I saw them for the FIRST time last September. I can't believe I waited that long to see them!

[@TheLookingGlassAU]

The intro and the crowd participation just teared me up. It's a very special thing the relationship between a band and a crowd. Check me here but I do t think Maiden have ever had crowd problems.

[@ericgaudet5488]

Burch hearing you got to play Steve Harris Bass during a show . Makes you one of the immortal in the world of Heavy Metal . Great job with your reaction to Fear Of The Dark live performance from Chile from Iron Maiden.

[@evilsoul4597]

Iron Maiden reaches 86,000 attendees in Chile just in one concert... imagine being there🤘😎🤘

[@annabelle8852]

I am happy that you did a reaction to a more recent live performance, I've seen so many reactions to their older videos, and there is nothing wrong with that, I just see it so much, that this was a breath of fresh air to see a reaction to a more recent performance. 😊 Iron Maiden is one of my two favorite bands, I had the opportunity to see them in Spokane, WA on 9/30/22 and they were AWESOME! 😁 It waz the first time I got to see them live, I loved the entire experience, and I can say without a doubt seeing them live is an experience on a whole different level. They still are an amazing band.

[@joseantoniosalahpistacchio4051]

I was there that night!!! Simply awesome.... Up the irons!!! Greetings from Chile.

[@larrymelroy5687]

I have been a maiden fan for ever and I finally got to see them for the first time on there last tour my son got both of tickets witch was so so much better getting to see one of my favorite bands with my son and was one insanely great show was not disappointed.

[@jerseytiger1980]

I like when all of us long time fans say that anything since Bruce came back into the band is recent. Then you realize that this was recorded 12 years ago and released as an album/video 11 years ago 😂 Also in the 80s they definitely wore spandex.

[@LuisRdzG10]

Bruce is the pilot of the Ed Force One, the band's plane which they travel around the world. Bruce is a badass dude.

[@skullguitar666.]

This is why I love metal heads so sick

[@SergioSBloch]

My 1st Maiden show I was 13 for the World Slavery Tour - I have since seen them 6 times, the last time almost 39 years to the day of the first last fall. They are still announcing tour dates in 2023 - and seeing them live is still an experience. They always give 110% to their fans and don't sugar coat or just go through the paces. Up the Irons!! \m/ \m/

[@robertburns4429]

Saw them last September and they still rock. Bruce still runs around like a madman while singing.

[@alexanderbeck9426]

This is just beautiful and wholesome. Thank thank you.

[@joe08867]

1st video I've seen by you. I love that you are introducing your daughter to some great music. Her reaction made it completely worth watching. I've done the same to my nephews and nieces and they always have that same look on their face.

[@gravehammer3545]

They are my favorite band of all times . I'm torn between power slaves and somewhere in time as my favorite album. I had all their vinals until I lost them all in a house fire 😭

[@michaelmabrey6969]

SIT gets my vote

[@brenttuttle7268]

Somewhere in Time for me 👍

[@garyhamilton6278]

Live after death was my first Maiden. Bought somewhere in time the day it came out.

[@rosariocannistraro3561]

Somewhere in time , Ironically the band has always seemed to dislike the record very much .

[@Theodjinn72]

@@michaelmabrey6969 SIT was my very first concert. Edinburgh 1986. I was 14.

[@paulbyrne7617]

Great to see a fellow Maiden fan, been listening to them since early 80's. Up the Irons.

[@bdavidson8658]

Dude you are my new hero great reaction UP THE IRONS🤟

[@sagamura2296]

I don't know how to get here but I must say that I loved how he explained everything about Maiden. xD That night I was there was the first time I saw them live, traveling 6 hours by bus, having the police take away my food and drinks, spending almost 20 hours without eating, it was worth everything to see them, see Janick on your left, skip everything the concert as a child, see Bruce run around the stage, gesticulate, exaggerate his movements, see Adrian's "serious" face but enjoy it, see Dave's smile throughout the concert, hear Steve's bass gallop, and listening to every stick of Mr. Nicko, is one of the best things that can happen. I saw them on 11, 13, 16 and 19, I hope to see them again the next time they come to Chile. And a recommendation of their walks around Chile is the concert they gave in 2009 and the song Sactuary. Google translator. xD...

[@krepki1000]

Burch, your stories are cherry on a top - love them!

[@sinlokemp]

So so good to know that you are a Maiden fan. was waiting for a Maiden reaction and you made it happen. Love it.

[@ironlurker]

Great reaction! And great story about playing Steve's bass!

[@2nerC9]

Hallow be thy name is a must especially the 1982 live version do that one next pls!

[@flickeringboxofficial]

That is next Francisco!

[@steenjrgensen715]

I saw I.M. first time in Copenhagen in 1978/79. Iron Maiden was warmup for Kiss. This was with Poul D´Ianno....and I.M. was incredible. Best part was the crowd was screaming for I.M. 45 minutes after Kiss was started.....Absolutely amazing. Second time was with Bruce as singer. 2 of my buddy´s was wearing a patch on thier back with "666" on it. Bruce called them up and turned thier backs to the audieance while I.M was playing "Number of the beast". That was cool.

[@timoiiskola7676]

I love that "Brrr!" at the end, I had the exact feeling. Goosebumps from the start :)

[@jerryjeffries6094]

Phuc yeah! 21st birthday May 1 1987 spartan stadium San Jose California 21 shots Bacardi 151 and the music helped me stay awake amongst 1 other thing at the time.

[@thomasbergqvist8006]

i am happy for you that you did this

[@tommattie1240]

I love your story about playing Steve's bass! In 2003, Columbus Ohio, I was front row on the fence right in front of Dave Murray. At the end of the set, during the song Iron Maiden, Dave turned his guitar upside down on the monitor to get the feedback squeal. He had both of his elbows locked around the body of the guitar, so he waved at me, and pointed at the neck. I grabbed the neck and moved it around to get the squeals! Highlight concert moment of my life! So KILLER! So, when they finally go into the rocknroll hall of sham, Yes, intentional typo, I expect to be listed as a former guitarist of the band!

[@prostfan]

Great reaction. Thank you! Up The Irons!

[@danjmcs]

Have seen Maiden many times over the years and those guys just never disappoint. Great songs and even better live with the energy shared from stage to crowd. Seeing them at Red Rocks is still one of my all-time favorites, just an amazing venue and show.

[@Seven50ml]

The stories are just as good as the reactions. Thanks for both \,,/ ❤

[@Sir_Alex]

Nicko's live drumming is so good ......

[@felipehoferdenecken9332]

Great reaction to Maiden! Blessings to you =)

[@lcarocham]

I was there. Ive been a Maiden fan since I was 12 and I live 2 blocks away from Estadio Nacional so there was no way in hell I was going to miss that concert.

[@topherwhite370]

Great stuff. Love, love them. Up the irons! My favorite of theirs from a content perspective is “Paschendale”. Such a powerful story when you know the history behind it.

[@Hambone1219]

Fear of the Dark live is almost unmatched!

[@genegiusti6239]

I've been fan of Maiden since the first two records. My first Maiden concert was Number of the Beast tour and I've seen them close to twenty times. I got a chance to meet them after a show in 1992 ( I still have my backstage pass and the drumstick Nicko gave me) As others have said they had a proclivity for spandex in the 1980's!! Now you have to introduce her to Eddie on stage with the band!!!

[@darrinterrazas7774]

Great reaction you two! Nothing better than a live Iron Maiden show. I've been watching them since 1983. With the few exceptions of being in different countries in the 90s, I've seen most tours. So awesome you're bringing a new listener into the Iron Maiden family! UP THE IRONS!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@john9508]

Great reaction. I have been a long time fan who has seen them numerous times and still get blown away by them. Dave, Adrian and Janick are awesome and I always love the musical and jocular interchanges between them on stage. And last but certainly not least, the drive by the handsome one and Steve always gets you going.

[@runtwer5700]

I was at a Maiden concert a few years ago in Houston, TX. Whenever they finished their set and were transitioning into the encore, Nico (drummer) took off the snare head, signed it and frisbee'd it into the crowd. I was in the pit and it flew right overhead and circled back. I never jumped so high in my life. I'm only 5'7 but I somehow managed to catch it. Have it hung up on my wall next to the guitar pick I got from Tony Iommi when he was touring with Black Sabbath as Heaven and Hell with Dio before he passed.

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

I first came into Maiden's Fandom in about 1988 after their "Seventh Son" release. I think I have bought their catalog about 4 different times now. The original pressings on cassette as they came out, and then somewhere in the mid or late '90s, they did 24-bit remasters that included a bunch of B-sides from all of the Singles from that album. Then in the 2000s, I bought the 1998 Remasters on CD, but they suffered from the Loudness War which blew out the changes in the sound levels between softer parts and big louder parts, which would give you loud soft parts, and then when loud parts were supposed to hit, they'd come in with a "eh?" and even at a slightly lower volume than the softer parts. But then in 2015, the band did a total and proper remaster of their entire catalog without the Loudness War BS. And what they did first was to go to the UK Archives around 10 Downing St. Collect all the old Analog Master Tapes, restore them, because they were getting old...then they digitized them, and then they did the remastering job on them which has made them sound the best they ever have. Some albums are still a bit, "huh?" But for the most part, they sound great. They released them in spurts, like 4 or 5 albums at a time. And they did Vinyl releases first. And they finished up that run in 2017, then in 2018 they followed up with CD releases. And by 2020 they finished the studio album run. I bought all of those and like I said, they sound fantastic. Steve's bass comes thru even better on the very early releases. So Burch, if you don't have these 2015 remasters, I highly recommend them. Now that that's out of the way, the one song that I think you should show your lady friends here is "The Red and The Black" from the 2015 album, Book of Souls. It is a long one at around 13, 14 minutes, and has some excellent melodic guitar solo sections between Adrian, Dave, and Janick. And I would suggest doing the Book of Souls (live) Tour version so you can see and show her the amazing stage presence of the band. I especially love how Janick plays his solos with the guitar pointing straight up yo the sky.

[@mikeciboroski3849]

Burch the biggest crowd I've ever seen was the the Monsters of Rock tour in 91 in Moscow Russia with 1.6 million fans in the crowd, that was an awesome show, I don't think we'll ever see a big crowd like that ever again

[@flickeringboxofficial]

I think you are right. It would be hard to do those kind of numbers that Monsters of Rock did. I saw the Monsters of Rock tour in Tampa back in 88. That was unreal!

[@mikeciboroski3849]

@@flickeringboxofficial I know right maybe u can do a reaction to some of that tour I know alexis would be shocked to see a crowd that size

[@Kaspisify]

Oh my lord. You got to play Steve's base? God damn if I should ever happen upon you and get to shake your hand, I'll never ever wash it again 🤣. That's a legendary story my man. Awesome.

[@chrisanderson7516]

Saw them last year in SLC. They might be old but rock never gets old! Can't believe they aren't in the R&R HOF!

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

They never wanted to, as far as I know. It is up to them, of course, and they do not have to. They are a part of music history anyway - like Bach, Queen, The Beatles.

[@vernonbrazle1070]

Last time they were in Nashville I was part of the security crew. That’s right, I got PAID to see them! Up the Irons!

[@troystibal2151]

You two are one of my favorite channels now. Subscribed because of the authenticity of your reactions!

[@sopdox]

Loving your channel. I saw Iron Maiden for the first time just a few months ago. Great show!

[@TiagodeAngelisSilva]

I had the opportunity to watch Iron Maiden in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2019, a little before the pandemic. It was one of the best decisions that I made in my life. We were 65 thousand people jumping and singing, a perfect lifetime experience.

[@klaymor73]

Up the Irons!!!!!!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@chrisgobeil4751]

You need a video where Eddie comes out. My first time seeing them in '87, I was 11, when he came out the crowd went nuts! I had a poster on the back of my bedroom door full length of him, was awesome.

[@arturnienartowicz7213]

it always gets me to tears - that amazing crowd joining in on the first note. Many (if not all) artists have crowds, parts of crowds singing the choruses with them. Plenty have crowds joining in on some stanzas of some songs. This is the only example I know, when the crowds sings the guitar riff (AND lyrics when it's time) and from the first to last note. I was in a crowd at a Whitesnake show joining in on ALL THE LYRICS of all the songs, but not on guitar lines... IM are among my 10 favorite bands but "Fear of the Dark" may be my favorite hard rock album (next to Trash and Brutal Planet from Alice Cooper, Kiss's Revenge and Deep Purple's Perfect Strangers and InRock).

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Well said Artur

[@frogtoesdynamite5741]

saw maiden in calgary aug 2019 and i got tix for the edmonton show sept 2023 🤘🤘🤘

[@89801wink]

I saw them last September '22. Bruce still has the energy that he had in '82 the first time I saw them.

[@gossman75]

I had a friend named Chris who had a tattoo of Edie from the killers album that covered his whole stomach. It was awesome

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

My very first concert was Iron Maiden when I was 12! Then again at 14. My favorite band at that time.

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

I forgot to mention that my daughter went to see them at 10 with her Dad. She’s 16 now. She wears Iron Maiden tshirts to school!

[@bernardaleman1455]

i turned 50 in Barcelona in that giant crowd at the front of the stage... I'll be done when I'm dead.... METAL IS LIFE! AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!! 👊👿

[@traviscrockett3640]

Never listened to Maiden before this came out in 1992. Buddy came over in a 1972 Buick skylark he just bought and put this cassette in and said just listen. This was the first song I heard and loved it. Seen them in 2000 and last year 9/29 in Seattle. They STILL bring it live

[@scottfossil7731]

I think the stories of you personal experiences with these bands is the best part of the videos.

[@zerogravitytrucker4038]

Not to mention that after that performance Bruce Flys the band to the next gig on "Ed Force One" a Boeing 747! Yah... he does a huge crazy performance and then becomes the bands pilot! CRAZY

[@mbustamante77]

I was there , great reaction, greatinx from chile

[@michellever9785]

I have seen them 17 times since 1985...Always great !!!

[@user-ym7rl4bc4x]

Fear Of The Dark is my number 1 favorite iron maiden song of all time

[@bigstevej0460]

Maiden played in Chile its was the first time in 20 years as they were banned by the government. The amount of people at the gig there were as many fans outside who could not get in and had to be cleared by the army

[@scotthatcher5043]

Hardly ever heard on radio stations but still the largest fan based in the world

[@JoseDiaz-kj7vh]

I just saw them for the 1st time this last September and is by far the best concert I've ever been to.... The energy is like nothing I have experienced before 🤘😎🤘

[@class5bodyworks]

They're addictive. They keep you coming back. I'm on my 3rd

[@Samitchjr]

Big Steve Harris fan as well, speaking of small venues a year ago I got to see British Lion in a club with maybe 100 people. Steve brought the same energy to that show as this one in the video. May be my favorite show ever.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Someone might have mentioned it earlier but Lady Gaga is a HUGE Maiden fan. She's seen them many times (there are pix online of her backstage with the boys) and called them the greatest live act. I'm not a pop fan but that's pretty good praise.

[@rock1710]

Up the Irons my friends, grettings from Chile!

[@I.am.Iain-81]

YOU PLAYED HIS BASS??? 😱😱😱 Welcome to the awesome world of Iron Maiden. The Best Live Band Ever!!! That short time you mentioned when Bruce left the band a singer called Blaze Bailey took over for a few years. In the early days they definitely wore spandex and in the 90s they changed to the jeans and t-shirt which is such an awesome look. Dave Murray & Adrian Smith were the original guitarist, then Janick Gers took over for Adrian. I was blown away when Adrian came back and they went with a 3 guitar line up, the layers they can produce are amazing!!! Been a Maiden Head since is was 9yrs old and they still give me the chills. Not much rest for Bruce because he's a professional pilot and flies the bands plane from country to country!! Hallowed Be Thy Name live from 82 has to be next 🤘🤘🤘

[@brianlumsdon]

i watched maiden, carlyon bay somewhere in time tour, loved it so went to bristol and watched again next day

[@WdyWP]

One of the times I saw Iron Maiden was in Japan. The crowd there were also singing all of the lyrics. During Number of the Beast I asked the guy next to me if he knew what he was singing and he replied "what?" in Japanese. I asked again and he said "No Engrish".

[@purpleir]

I loooooove Iron Maiden! They are my happy place!

[@MsGeoffh]

Also touring this year! still....awesome.

[@eriklopes6233]

Wauw realy cool 😎🤘🎸

[@susanconstable2113]

I hope you truly appreciate how cool your dad is! Geez! I just want to hear more stories! What a life you’ve had man!

[@michaelwharton3447]

Blow her mind by telling her Bruce holds a commercial pilots licence amongst other achievements, and flies parts of tours 😊

[@susanconstable2113]

Up the irons!!! Bruce is always running around! He always reminded me of hyper active child. He just never stops even now!

[@171dmx]

Yeees Brazil is here!

[@mcgrath16511]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BAND EVER!!! live is a complete ,flood the senses show!

[@MsGeoffh]

More Iron Maiden live please!

[@Scooby_Dum]

Excellent, can’t go wrong with Maiden! I saw them years ago and they were as good as one would expect. Every member of the band is exceptionally talented and it shows. Took my Dad for his birthday and it’ll always be a great and important memory. Seeing Megadeth in a few months for the first time, very excited for that! I know I’ve already requested the Newsted Metallica stuff, but surely you can’t go wrong checking out some Megadeth as well (think Holy Wars would have to the track of choice!). Great video as usual!

[@NaturalMystic69]

Another great review guys! You and I are about the same age Burch, I relate so much because of the similar likes including rock, photography, etc. I love the stories too! You should have blown Alexis' mind even more by mentioning that Bruce was a commercial pilot and used to fly their tour planes. My 11 yr old daughter just made me such a proud papa this past week, making her first iTunes playlist from a bunch of my 80s rock library, and also doing some great acrylic paintings (on some old CDs) which included the Killers album art, a Foo Fighters piece, and a few others. She's got them proudly displayed on her bedroom wall! Up the Irons!!

[@fubar1217]

You have to show her Flight 666. Nothing like flying your own plane with "IRON MAIDEN" emblazened down the side of the plane and Eddie on the tail! And I love that the flight was actually numbered 666 and you hear the control tower calling to them using it.

[@Jp421JP]

Up the Irons baby!!!

[@chrisking6667]

I'm Australian and I've seen Maiden 4 times now and it was worth every cent everytime. The 3rd time I went alone because that's where I wanted to be regardless of what anyone else in my life was doing. Never felt safer or more accepted than in that crowd that night. I've seen many bands but better live show you will never see. I also think many don't appreciate (this young girl in this very reaction for example) how good the Lyrics are and what they represent. I knew nothing about the Charge of the light brigade or the Crimean war when I was 14 and first heard 'The Trooper'. That song forced me to find out what he was talking about.

[@goodtaste8791]

Im in love with Maiden ! Best band ever walked at earth !

[@carlgibbons5777]

The RUSH of heavy metal. Both bands beyond compare!

[@SergioSBloch]

I've seen both 6 times each. I know that's not much by some fan standars but I am forever greatful to have had those experiences.

[@lalomillar6335]

Yo estuve alli.....en 2016,...estuve en 1996 y estaré en 2024 cuando vuelvan a Chile

[@tylerdawson144]

freakin enjoyed this so much. top tier sonic material. 🔥🔥🔥

[@flickeringboxofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it