First Time Hearing Iron Maiden - Hallowed Be Thy Name (Reaction!)

[@monikabeki6838]

I have to say: lyrically and musically one of the best rock songs in music history!

[@goldy7678]

Every Maiden song is an adventure story or reference to history or historic event. The group has been together now for over four decades. Bruce Dickinson, the band lead singer, is somewhat of a historian although most of the songs are written by Steve Harris the bassist. Bruce is also an accomplished commercial airline pilot, the band has their own brand of beer, their own video game, etc. Keep exploring the band, there is lots of cool stuff to discover. React first time with us, and listen to the studio versions after your reactions to keep them pure. Rock on bruh!

[@igorcort]

Dickinson is recognized as a historian for some songs such as Powerslave or Revelations. But Harris has many more, like. Rime of the ancient mariner. Alexander the great. Or Where eagles dare.

[@bugnazbinnyking1198]

Are we not talking about Bruce Dickinson being an Olympic Fencer (who was competing at the highest levels when he realised he was also using the wrong hand...) ✨

[@amberg4951]

Best band ever 🤘😎🤘 I have seen them live several times and in my opinion, they put on the best show in the business. Great music that people are still discovering today! Long live Maiden!

[@rockon4853]

I am a fan of Iron Maiden, been for 40 years now 😁 My first concert with them was in 1983 🎸🤘😁 so awesome!

[@TomasWildViking]

Going to an Iron Maiden concert is an experience like no other. Everybody is there to have fun and enjoy the genius on offer. I recommend you try it before they retire for good man, it's worth every minute of your time and every effort you can make to get there. Such a great live band

[@robinmarie4597]

Iron Maiden fans are the best! They embrace all!!!!

[@patrickpope4655]

This is the music I grew up with. Still moves me every time I hear it. Up the Irons!

[@pluckinmageetar]

"Hallowed be thy name" is also a key line in "The Lord's Prayer".... probably a popular prayer that many a condemned pray before they are put to death. Rock on brother🤘😎

[@goldy7678]

Exactly, which is the very way it was used in this classic.

[@eyeq7730]

It amazes me the amount of people not pronouncing the title right, it's a simple four words. That and the fact that every reaction to this particular song is done by non christians because surely it being part of prayer it would ring a bell, pun intended :)

[@joekidd1057]

I hope you're right. Those many on the gallows prayed this with honesty and regret. Or they will really regret.

[@ironmaidenman1457]

Absolutely 1 of the greatest voices of our time

[@brianhart5317]

49 years old, favorite thing to do is sing this at the top of my lungs riding an 05 roadking,I'll never grow up 😃

[@goonertron]

Best metal band ever! England's greatest!!

[@gentlemanjester637]

Fun fact: Bruce Dickinson is a literal example of a polymath (someone with a lot of knowledge in a lot of areas). Not only is he a lead singer (who got throat cancer and came back to sing better than ever), he's also a pilote who flies Ed Force One (the band's private jet), a fire safety instructor, a member of the British national fencing team, has several honorary degrees, published author, radio host, and had a direct hand in the creation of Iron Maiden's own brand of beer, Trooper.

[@frederickgallegos2047]

I've seen them in concert at least 5 times. Was never disappointed! 🔥🔥🔥

[@bmiamiwai]

Seen Maiden in Brasil , 350,000 crowd in 1985.

[@spyhunter66]

On my bucket list to see them someday, hopefully they continue touring!

[@ianoddy]

Thy`re on tour now!! They were awesome in the UK@@spyhunter66

[@SusanFritz-v7i]

Up the Irons! My favorite metal band of all time

[@rhinno1969]

Iron Maiden = history storytellers #1 ☝️

[@justmichael3918]

So glad I went to PowerTrip 2023, Iron Maiden killed it. So much fun

[@JD-bj6dc]

40 years of greatness. Bruce Dickinson is older, but his voice is still great.

[@patrickpope4655]

Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner - two other legendary Maiden tunes that JAM

[@Logos.1990]

One of the best compositions in music history

[@evill5644]

I always check out a reaction video to one of my all time favorite songs because it reminds me of how I felt when I heard that song for the 1st time. Glad you caught onto to the lyrics and then just started vibing along. Excellent work Shon!Welcome to the Maiden family. If you get a chance to, definitely check out an Iron Maiden concert. You would be more than welcomed and it would be an experience you'll never forget. Definitely check out Fear of The Dark (Rock in Rio or En Vivo version) and Dance of Death (En Vivo). You wont be disappointed! As always.... UP THE IRONS!!!

[@erikthompson619]

Did you notice that famous "gallop" groove that Iron Maiden are known for? Bassist Steve Harris, the band's leader and composer of most of their songs - including this one - loves to write in order to make his basslines go really fast and busy in a "tagga-dum, tagga-dum" way, and the resulting groove makes Iron Maiden very distinguishable from other bands. Next time you listen to this or any other song by them, listen out for that bass groove and I'm sure you'll pick up on it immediately. To my understanding, you rap guys know a little something about rhythm ;-) And yeah, big concerts can be intimidating, but biased as I am, I have heard from outsiders as well that metal concerts, even big ones (and Iron Maiden draw HUGE crowds) are still pretty comfortable to be around, since us metal folk at concerts are all about being one big family joining to share a common passion, and if you're there as a newcomer we want to take care of you so that uneasiness, shyness or fear don't prevent you from having the same fun that we're having. At least that's the European way, to my understanding metal culture is not nearly as prominent in the US as here overseas, but I'm cautiously optimistic that US metalheads share the same attitude and whenever you feel up to the task, you can attend your first metal concert knowing that you will be looked after and made to feel welcome as a new arrival to the community. We are all brothers and sisters of metal!

[@leahdoerr731]

Ditto

[@The_Stranger1986]

I agree with everything you said particularly about Steve and Maiden's trademark galloping bass lines. I've watched many reaction channels and many have been black Americans that grew up with mainly hip hop, rap and RnB and they immediately vibe with a lot of classic metal bands especially bands like Maiden where the Bass is very prominent because like you said people with rap backgrounds know a good flow and rhythm when they hear it.

[@erikthompson619]

@@The_Stranger1986 Exactly. We've obviously been watching the same clips, you and I 🙂

[@The_Stranger1986]

@@erikthompson619 Yeah pretty likely lol

[@spyhunter66]

I love the thumping gallop! Iced Earth is great at this also, I wouldnt be surprised if Maiden was a big influence on them.

[@MortuusNoctis]

I saw them in concert …Philadelphia, PA …1991 …it was amazing✨

[@007chinochef]

Hey bro!!!! No world's. Just amazing!! Thanks. The singer, Bruce, is an esgrimist, history teacher, and pilot in grade of captain of internacional airlaines. I mean , people with education. That makes the difference. Greettings from Argentina. Sorry for my English

[@adamnichol4526]

Great reaction. Iron Maiden's studio stuff is great, but those bands who succeeded in the early 80s did so despite being banned from radio airplay. Their success came from live shows and selling cassettes in the parking lot. Hence, live is always where they truly shine. I often find that people with a strong appreciation for r'n'b / hip hop understand what makes Maiden great. Bass player Steve Harris is the primary song writer and has that strong galloping bass lines; singer Bruce then drops bars about life, religion, society and real history

[@garywaterman814]

If you are down to hear something REALLY crazy about Iron Maiden, listen to them perform the song live 26 years later!! Search "Hallowed be they name Flight 666 tour". The singer is flying the huge airliner for the bands tour. They show him flying at the beginning of the music video. Its so impressive how good they sound 2 and a half decades later. And the crowd is like 3 dif generations of fans. There are 20yr olds to 50yr olds in the crowd. Fimed in Toronto Canada. Packed auditorium.

[@seanlepki9121]

You're absaloutely right about the vibe of the guitarists, Dave Murray waved and winked at me and my cousin we were in the front row and threw me a pick, Adrian smith also laughed at my banner, really really nice guys despite their image

[@FrankBishop]

They are STILL playing live too. Some of the south American live shows are insane! Check out some from the past 10 years or so. They do this one too. Bruce Dickinson flies a 757 jet too.

[@scottyscot8]

Iron Maiden,once heard,never unheard 😁🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶❤️

[@pollynicklas5220]

The eighties had so many great vocalists in the rock genre , Rob Halford, Ronnie James Dio, Freddie Mercury, Geoff Tate, there are enough live videos of these singers to react to!

[@mr.righty6985]

Fax

[@neillenet291]

Indeed

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

You are required to go see them live...it's unforgettable...

[@michaelbuttner4262]

The Song is from the 1982 Album : The Number of the Beast , is still 2023 in the Liveset and the first Song to learn as a Bassplayer and Singer , my start as a Metalhead was 1980 and today with over 55 years , i got still my long hair like Bruce and the same strong love to Heavy Metal Music

[@mysticprophecy5395]

Metal and rock concerts and festivals are the most peaceful things you can attend, everyone there is always so damn kind. The only time it can get violent is when there’s moshpits when extreme metal bands play but that too is all for fun

[@m.ericwatson968]

Iron Maiden coming on tour in the U.S. in late 2024, should go see them, awesome band live and Maiden fans are always cool, we're all blood brothers and sisters after all - Up The Irons!

[@williamreiser3118]

IRON MAIDEN UP THE IRONS one of all time greatest live energy sounding band hands down

[@thrashersheaf7440]

Your always safe at a metal gig man.. as we always look out for each other... always gonna get the odd dickhead.. but 98% of us are there just for the music and release of energy.. you should go to a metal gig some time you will love it Brother.

[@Iainmaclennan70]

It warms my heart to see the youth getting into proper music!!

[@stevestefano3298]

@Shon One thing I can tell you about the metal community is that we are extremely friendly, warm, open, and all are accepted!! Brother I'd love it if you were able to hang with me and my crew at a Maiden concert! I guarantee you'd have a great time! They are phenomenal live and I've seen them about 16 or 17 times! They never disappoint! This video got a sub out of me! 🤘🤘🏿

[@spiderling88]

They just announced a tour for 2024. You should go. My kids are making me take them. I've been a Maiden fan since the 80s and it's funny their music is still reaching people so many years later.

[@JennRighter]

You’re my favorite reactor by far. You really truly react, you’re extremely intelligent, I just love you and hope you channel really blows up.

[@the.wayne.b]

forever and always my fav band. UP THE IRONS!

[@echopryme]

Theres "metal"... and there's FUCKING METAL! 🤘💯😎

[@lodey]

A band that can captivate a listener with the subject matter of a jogger deserves props :) Amazing band and so glad you reacted. Eddie is happy :)

[@ronaldvarty7955]

I seen Iron Maiden in 1982 in Toronto 🇨🇦! Peace of Mind Tour front row center stage , needless to say, it was a crazy fire night.🔥🔥🔥

[@md6119]

*piece of mind* came out in 1983....

[@chrisfarley6299]

i seen em in Toronto in 2019 they gettin older but it was still a great show

[@tomlafleche332]

@@md6119 I was going to say because I saw that tour in 83' not 82' his had to have been the Number of the Beast tour.

[@ronaldvarty7955]

@@md6119 Lol thks must have been the LSD!!!

[@ronaldvarty7955]

@@tomlafleche332 You're right I have some timers and the drugs were good back then

[@TD-qg1bu]

Welcome to the Iron Maiden family. Your journey has just begun. Dont worry youll get every album.

[@JennRighter]

They have a documentary called Flight 666 where the lead singer, Bruce, actually pilots the plane they use to go on tour. They go to places that they wouldn’t be able to go to otherwise. It’s a WONDERFUL documentary I’ve watched it many times. I’d love to see you react to it. It’s very moving.

[@markrancourt5430]

One of the best ever made...

[@josiasguiomar2504]

Maiden fans are a family. No reason to be affraid. Trust me!

[@brkhrt3595]

It has a medieval Gothic feeling

[@timmc7124]

Great reaction. It’s a must you check out “Fear of the Dark” live from Iron Maiden!!!!

[@maryannturton9830]

If you want a kick ass studio version,do Run to the Hills!

[@ironmaidenman1457]

And you picked the right video! Listen to this masterpiece

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

Hallow=Holy. Time of judgment is near could be when you believe in God and is all that's left. Time to meet your maker. Hallowed (Holy) be thy (your) name (God).

[@osamaqtaitat]

Spooky language to scare primitive people

[@gerryweed7697]

next one from Iron Maiden - Alexander the Great ( with lyric ) = gtood history lesson . 😎👍

[@ryanab01]

Iron Maiden tickets are one sale for their new tour right now!!

[@gossman75]

The concert that your showing was the best concert that was recorded and sold to the public! epic.

[@kristalandrews1550]

Tom Petty- l Mary Jane's Last Dance, Free Falling, Refugee, Learning to fly, I should have known it, American Girl, Don't Come Around Here No More, Running Down a Dream, The Waiting, and so many more.

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

Steve Harris' bass is undefeated, untied.

[@anulire]

Dude, you should NEVER be afraid of Iron Maiden or any Metal concert. We are all like brothers there. Hell, more like twins or as one. I suggest to you, grab first chance to see Iron Maiden live while they are still able to go on tour. After all , they are getting pretty old now. With age comes Ilness, Bruce Dickinson had Throat cancer few years ago. Last year Drummer had a stroke. If you have a chance to see them. Grab it before it is too late. I guarantee you, that concert you will NEVER forget

[@inviz88]

Bro. Rock concerts are some of the friendliest places I have ever been. You would love it!

[@arieloh1767]

Loved this one!

[@timprice5747]

Best live band ever.

[@PopularMonsterUSA]

Was just listening to this song over and over in my car today. Air drums were going and I'm sure I had some looks from other cars. 😂🤘

[@neillenet291]

Iron Maiden is on tour right NOW Shon, go see them!

[@maryannturton9830]

Next up from Maiden,listen to Run to the Hills! It's another masterpiece!🎶🤘

[@robborra8071]

Almost forgot, this is the time to go down the Maiden Rabbit Hole, they are on tour in the states in 2024 and you must see them live... we already got our tickets here in NY... Up the Irons \m/

[@drigerdranzer7514]

The bell was the hanging bell that tolled before the executions.

[@GryLi]

Iron Maidon is fire

[@reality1958]

Hyped is definitely appropriate

[@stevenwinn3636]

This concert (Beast Over Hammersmith) was filmed but not commercially released as it was thought too dark !

[@brucedickinson12]

You would think with today's technology they could alter it

[@stewartbeddoe8617]

They did managed to release 45 minutes of the hammy gig on the early years part one dvd

[@tenbones1274]

Dude you MUST do "Flight of Icarus" by Iron Maiden. You will *love* it.

[@darrallmorris4367]

Your reaction was fire! Much love from Yorkshire England 😊

[@ronaldvarty7955]

Love from 🇨🇦👍

[@bassnhockey]

I’ve been a maiden fan my entire life. Whenever I fire up a tune like this it makes me really wonder…..do modern kids really prefer modern music or have they just not heard musical masterpieces like this..

[@suefantastic4584]

It is fun!! You would love them more live.. and there is no reason to be afraid of large numbers.. Everyone is welcome and loved!! xo

[@talismanmia2537]

You can check out the studio version of this if you want, but it will sound like what you just heard. Probably the best live band ever.

[@dizastro5437]

I've seen them live on Powerslave tour. The musicianship of these boys is so good, there is hardly a difference between studio and concert. Agree with your comment completely

[@timmcara2782]

Amazing band, so good live!!! Fancy giving 'Alexander the Great' or 'Dance of Death' a reaction?

[@leahdoerr731]

The lead singer also is a pilot and flies the band on tour

[@6li8storm40]

Not anymore. He aged out of flying the big planes.

[@jimkayser1880]

Welcome to the club!

[@jt1wolf]

Fear of the Dark by Iron Maiden is a great song to listen to. Thanks for the reaction love this song!

[@charliebrooks1600]

I'm 8 I'm such a big fan of iron maiden and me and my brother go into my room headbanging I couldn't move my neck

[@robborra8071]

"Aces High" official Maiden video will make your playlist

[@1234567890196]

Love you buddy a great review mate of the song

[@kieranobrien7342]

Now that's a tune 🤘🤘🤘

[@chriscavanaugh100]

Shon you always catch the runs and stuff and you have anye/ear for talent so love that. just throw on an undershirt haha. Keep it up bro

[@nickschiavulli693]

Up The Irons 🤘

[@ryanlinton2663]

Great reaction bro! 😊 keep em coming! 😊

[@chrisking6667]

Been waiting for this one!

[@jamessaibot5681]

Man I just seen them in Tampa 2022 best show I ever saw

[@RODRIEUROMANIAKO]

THE GODS

[@jonibz1456]

Its funny that during the 80's there were all these different tribes of people that liked different music genres, heavy metal, punk, pop, soul, ska, blues, rock and roll, new wave etc, but then there was hardly any cross over, you may get your head kicked in by your mates if you liked any different style. it took the start of rave and the acid house scene at least in the U.K. to break down these barriers, and people opened up to enjoy different genres of music.

[@IMheady]

I mainly listened to early 80's hardcore and thrash as well as Megadeth ,Metallica and Anthrax,but I also listened to Midnight Oil,INXS,U2,Talking Heads,Living Color,Red Hot Chili Peppers,MotorHead,Def Leppard etc.... small beefs once in awhile between heavies and us punks, but in general we all partied together and listened to each others tunes.That is what made the 80's so great....

[@audmiketx]

Not sure where you lived them but here there was all kinds of crossover

[@ryanlinton2663]

Same in Toronto man! I'm shocked now by how many young people of different backgrounds are digging what I loved my whole life ❤ 😊

[@robstout5871]

Glad you can hear it some don't 😊

[@jeremiahrose4681]

And I just listened to this in the car today...humm.

[@bugnazbinnyking1198]

The studio version of Hallowed Be Thy Name really hits better. It is clearer. All the vocals, instruments, levels and melodies can be heard individually and appreciated more. Each of them start slow, get faster, get faster and finish strong ✨

[@stickncarrot1073]

Awesome reaction brother!

[@bmiamiwai]

80s Metal Rulz , so does 80s Synth , New wave , punk , indie , goth and rock.

[@raymiehershey1430]

When Iron Maiden came out with a new album I would skip school so I could listen without interruption. When Piece of Mind came out, skipped 2 days of school.

[@johnwurtsmith5306]

My man Bruce Dickerson can sing Oprah

[@md6119]

Dickinson...

[@VEGAFLICKS]

Opera*

[@johnwurtsmith5306]

I hear ya guys I wasn't paying attention to the auto correct but thanks

[@johntschuta5370]

Checkout Iron Maiden song called Revelations

[@T.F.B.Enterprises]

I'm going to Pittsburg next year to observe.

[@Logos.1990]

Love your reaction bro!

[@philhunter9134]

It’s from the Lord’s Prayer. It means your name is holy.

[@damienfallon8980]

Shon check out a song by Iron Maiden called The Trooper. You will love it