Introducing GEN Z Rapper to Iron Maiden - The Trooper !

[@justinbehler7072]

The trooper is song about the charge of the light brigade. A British cavalry unit during the Crimean war.

[@99Narnia]

And the opening lyrics were from The Charge of the Light Brigade, by poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1854.

[@uncle_thulhu]

You left out "disastrous". Yes, the Crimean War. Where Britain learned two very important lessons, namely #1 Don't field light cavalry against heavy infantry, backed up by artillery. #2 Don't go to war in Crimea. Or the Balkans. In fact, stay the h*ll out of that whole region - they do NOT eff about!

[@Welshy1001]

And the losing Russians learnt not to fk about with first class powers....

[@uncle_thulhu]

@@Welshy1001 that too.

[@Daxtarr1]

Crimea river...lol!

[@ipezmusic]

A singer, jet pilot, olympic level athlete. That's why Bruce can sing, run and do it for such a long time... and at such an age!

[@DizzyD850]

also race car driver, Bruce ran in the Porsche Cup one year with the car number 666

[@ipezmusic]

@@DizzyD850 Nice! I dindn't know it.

[@colinbrannon2051]

@@DizzyD850that’s badass, Bruce is the man

[@DizzyD850]

@@colinbrannon2051 if I'm mistaken, his sponsor was The Trooper beer, which he help started

[@payleighsteele1540]

And professional fencer!

[@tpwinkler64]

The legendary Charge of the Light Brigade. A military blunder so profound that to this day it is taught at US military institutions. We covered it in Primary Leadership Development Course....

[@JamesBrown-wo2qj]

Yep. And largely led to the end of the use of horse cavalry in warfare forever. One of the most dumbass tactical blunders in history.

[@JamesBrown-wo2qj]

...and for me anyway, this song segues very nicely into Metallica's Disposable Heroes from the Master of Puppets album. Same concept.

[@bretcantwell4921]

PLDC? You're M-16A1 and steel pot Old Army. 💪🏻

[@ianjardine7324]

The quote at the start is from a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson inspired by the actions of the British army during the Crimean war. When confusing orders and an arrogant messenger caused the six hundred men of the light brigade to charge head on straight into the teeth of an artillery battery in a demonstration of sheer courage and utter madness. All Victoria crosses are made from metal taken from one of the cannons captured during this war in remembrance of their courage. You should definitely read the poem it'll give you goose bumps.

[@TheLastGarou]

And the really sad part is, it ALMOST worked regardless.

[@The_Stranger1986]

​@@TheLastGarou Yeah it kind of worked. They were able to take one of the artillery positions but were almost immediately pushed back in a Russian counterattack. So yeah it ALMOST worked.

[@ipezmusic]

Sabaton said they got inspired by Iron Maiden and Manowar, among others. It's a very long tradition in metal.

[@coachjdc]

Maiden did a lot of historical and literary compositions, Aces High- WWII Battle of Britain, Rime of the Ancient Mariner based on the Samuel Coleridge poem of the same name, among others.

[@ipezmusic]

Alexander the Great. Ides of March... history, classical music and metal as usual!

[@MattKrogmeier]

Paschendale…

[@lkesha82]

The longest day, Where eagles dare

[@galadballcrusher8182]

And from latest album i would say The Death of the Celts, Darkest Hour and the very full of symbolisms The Parchment

[@SimonLandmine]

Bruce is a history graduate, and likes to show it. 🙂

[@lucasmayes840]

Ive seen Maiden 7 times live and each experience easily unlike anything that can beheld! The energy is intense as everyone sings the words and even the guitar parts. It’s one big family coming together to rock out. They still tour and will be playing all year but if you want to see them you may need to hurry up as they do have thoughts of retirement at times. Up the Irons!

[@grandadneal8114]

I'm going for the second time in September. They don't come to NZ often

[@claireb9127]

They are lovely guys my class teacher in middle school and history teacher, was Bruce the lead singers aunt and they came to see us in school and talked about how they wrote about history in their music , they are absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@erikaronska1096]

They will be in Denver, October 19, 2024. You have to go! I saw them for the first time in 1987 at Red Rocks, and recently in Anaheim. They still put on an amazing show!!!

[@hisprincess20121]

I saw them in 91 at Red Rocks with Testement & that was the most amazing show I've ever attended ❤ I was 17 yrs old & my second concert ❤

[@droom700]

First saw Maiden 40 odd years ago! They are still performing at the top of their game and I am feeling too old to be in the crowds, proper legends 😆

[@SnailMailShell]

I’ve learned so much history from music, especially from Iron Maiden. I actually recited this in 12th grade for our poetry assignment. People looked at me dumbfounded, but it’s not until you read the history that you can absorb the situation. Then you’re moved by the lyrics as we witness a personal view of a united charge into a suicidal battle - from beginning until the lonely end. Because of that, part of me wished the lyrics were slower (as to be more easily understood), but because it is charge into battle, the events and adrenaline require a fast, galloping pace. Another historical battle banger from IM is “Aces High” which is also about an individual’s experiences in the Battle of Britain.

[@Pcytripper]

If you love good songs that use history, check out "Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier" by Corb Lund. Especially if you like military history.

[@SnailMailShell]

@@Pcytripper ooo. I’ll check it out. Thanks!

[@philcorrea1798]

Gotta watch the live version of Fear Of The Dark from Rock in Rio if you really want to see crowd participation to a song. And yes they're still touring and haven't lost a step.

[@goxybr]

I started listening to Iron Maiden in 1984 when I was 13. Saw them in concert in Pittsburgh in 1987. The Somewhere on Tour concert was billed as the loudest concert ever. Ears rang for several days after that unbelievable concert. Run to the Hills is probably my favorite song. Alexander the Great would be a good song to react to. For A high school history report I had a footnote referencing the Iron Maiden album lyrics for this song.

[@Pomdownuder]

A lot of Maiden songs are history lessons. This is based on the 1854 battle of balaclava during the Crimean War. Britain & France Vs Russia. The film being shown is the 1936 Errol Flynn "Charge of the light brigade" The battlefield set was lined with tripwires to trip the charging cavalry horses. For the filming of this climax, 125 horses were tripped; of those, 25 were killed or put down afterward. Errol Flynn, an accomplished horseman, was outraged by the animal cruelty and by director Michael Curtiz's seeming indifference. He attacked Curtiz, but they were pulled apart before any serious damage was done. The film's charge sequence later forced the U.S. Congress to ensure the safety of animals in future motion pictures; the ASPCA followed suit and banned tripwires from all films. Unlike Flynn's other blockbusters, because of the number of horses killed during the charge sequence, the film was never re-released by Warner Bros. It would not be seen again until 1956, when the company sold the rights to it and other pre-1950 films to Associated Artists Productions, after which it subsequently premiered on television. This scene was later used in the music video for the hit song The Trooper by Iron Maiden which was famously banned by MTV.

[@bobgolleher9195]

When one delves into Iron Maiden you are getting a world history lesson in their songs.

[@JoeSchwartz-yx3jg]

Iron Maiden song Run To The Hills. Galloping guitars.

[@crashin1]

Unironically one of the hardest pieces of music ever created.

[@dvaderwasframed]

Iron Maiden released their 17th studio album Senjutsu 2 years ago. I hope they are still touring and will make it to California. They are one of my bucket list bands to see in concert,

[@CharlieMonroe73]

Dickenson is very into old war military shit...He actually flies a DR.1 Red Baron type tri-plane in WWI air battle mock fights ...it is on youtube look it up he is cool as hell

[@Desu-Desu-Chan-San]

Props to the bassist Steve Harris, my fingers would have fallen off two minutes into playing this song...

[@shanedobiesz6993]

Up the irons! Great reaction.

[@evenflow1981]

If you're doing Iron Maiden then I'd recommend 'Run to the Hills', 'Can I Play with Madness' or 'Wasted Years' but they have such a vast catalogue.

[@chrissemones6195]

A lot of Maidens music is relating to history of all kinds. Books, movies, tv shows, wars it’s all just so rocking & informational. Keep going….. Up the Irons 🤘🏼🔥

[@derekhauffe7197]

I love that there are two guitar solos back-to-back.

[@hugogeerts201]

FEAR OF THE DARK next please.

[@dezper4958]

who said gen z can't handle metal, he's charging on he's chair , love it

[@marikka9347]

He is a great guest reactor. Into the music and having fun with it like you. Others have been good or okay, but this one matches your energy.

[@gaiavenus]

These live performances will leave you speechless, a must-see. *Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark (En Vivo!) 4K* *Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death - En Vivo!*

[@suicyco4life666]

UP THE IRONS!!!

[@Malialouise]

Love the energy of this reaction, love from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤘🏻🎸🤣

[@karls74]

I saw them in Manchester, England for the first time last year. I've seen a lot of rock bands over the years but seriously these dude still have it after nearly 50 years :) If you get the chance to catch them live you gotta do it!

[@damonbryan7232]

"Ours is not to question why. Only to do and die" The light brigade Metal history lesson Aces High by Iron Maiden. It's about the pilots during the Battle of Britain

[@alisonpalicki2068]

Iron Maiden was the best show I've ever seen and I've seen over 400 rock shows! GO see them. They are still playing, I saw them 4 years ago.

[@tbd407]

cool channel. I can tell the kid loves it as much as I did. I'm 50 and when i heard this song in around 1986 or so, i spent about 3 hours listening to it over and over again, i was just blown away by the tone of it, was something i had never heard before. it sounded so dark and badass. I had been listening to Bruce Springsteen and Madonna and this sounded so much more like how i felt. still gives me goosebumps today. the riff, his vocals, the solo all sound amazing.

[@stephenpickering9051]

Thanks for the reaction. Yes Iron Maiden still tour. I have tickets to see them when they come to Australia in September.

[@Starwarslegorob]

Saw Maiden live in Brooklyn a couple years ago , they sound the same ! Amazing

[@warrensereda4782]

Iron Maiden is one of the best storytelling bands of all time.

[@JorgeReyes-wi5xt]

Agree

[@jasonremy1627]

Steve Harris, the bass player and primary songwriter, has such a distinct sound. His three finger galloping groove is on perfect display in this song.

[@StevenJeNova]

2. Not 3. Super-low action, barely touching the strings.

[@knitsannespins]

The opening words are from the poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson written in 1854. It’s about a particular battle in the Crimean War. I’m a Tennyson nerd and a HUGE Maiden fan.

[@dannagel2541]

They will be in Denver this October, hope to see you there. Best concert you'll ever see!!!

[@JoeSchwartz-yx3jg]

Iron Maiden Fear of The Dark live watch and enjoy

[@terryconnelly484]

1 of the best concerts you will see.. No matter the decade

[@Nightwolves1981]

Hey bp have you ever checked out the song you have in your intro music? The boys are back in town by thin lizzy? You should if you haven't yet.

[@beernmetal6964]

You want another workout song equal to this? Check out "Aces High" about the WWII air battle over England where the smaller but fiercer British kicked the shit out of Goering's "undefeatable" Luftwaffe for a long time before the US entry into the war. Live, they would open with a completely dark arena with Churchill's famous "we will never surrender! " speech and then blast into it. Effing chills.

[@bobbombar6711]

Cannot forget two minutes to midnight ( the doomsday clock) stranger in a strande land < lost polar expedition > pashendale [ ww1 battle ] the greater good same,when the wild wind blows fear of nuclear Armageddon.

[@rachaddle6581]

Rock n Roll & Metal were the very first to rap. Fact! They created & introduced most genres.🔴😎

[@davidhendrix2418]

They absolutely still tour today.

[@lostlothbrok7156]

Yes they are this good live STILL, yes they're still together and still kicking ass 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@fr33slav3]

One thing to key on when listening is the drums. McBrain’s percussion is so tight and tons of fills and rolls. Beautiful use of the cymbals. My dad always played his classical and weird records. He let me introduce him to some of my records and I was shocked he was very impressed with the percussion performances and crisp, lively tone. Try Revelation from the album Piece of Mind. The others are hits but this is one of those “hidden stars” that my dad first appreciated this band for.

[@droom700]

So glad you are introducing yourself and others to music that you wouldn’t normally listen to. I have done the opposite way around! I grew up on Iron Maiden and early 80s metal not listening to a lot of other styles of music… 40 years later my taste has matured and good music is good music, no matter the genre… wish I had been introduced to the best of all types of music earlier 😎

[@Veritas-TheGoader]

Iron Maiden is a history textbook made into a musical

[@medted]

Going to see them live in Minneapolis in Oct. They are still rocking out. Not many can do it better than Maiden.

[@Daxtarr1]

One of the greatest metal songs ever.

[@jesseorcutt1501]

They are still killing it coming this year to Colorado

[@grimhollows5779]

There is a tour this year for the band. Not Sure how many dates in the states they have but I'm pretty sure there is a website with all of that info on it.

[@pffp6246]

IM OFF TO SEE THEM AGAIN SEPTEMBER IN NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 seen them LIVE 3x their shows are amazing lot of history…. UP THE IRONS 🤘🤘🤘🤘 they have their own Plane ✈️ his name is ED FORCE ONEi was lucky enough to see him land awesome sight

[@stefanboskovic4724]

Iron Maiden are definitely still touring. Went to see them in the UK last year. Epic

[@dang1086]

Check out, aces high battle in the sky. Or run to the hills, battle against native Americans.

[@dolphin8077]

😊 saw maiden 4 times. They are really living legend 💜🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥

[@ExUSSailor]

This was written by bass player Steve Harris, as are a majority of their songs, who is a self-confessed history buff. It's about the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War in 1854.

[@hoosiernationsindiana2085]

Is what he read Alford, Lord Tennyson's poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?

[@talesfromtheoutbackz]

talk about being in the zone. Maiden are in the zone. that's some tight musicianship.

[@CindyDixon-m9x]

I saw them in Texas back in 85. I was 19 yrs old. I can't remember the name of the tour but giant Eddie came out as a scary mummy. It was great

[@davesimone1419]

Hard to believe that song is over 40 years old. I saw them on this tour. The world Piece tour for the album piece of mind. Awesome show

[@frankk8018]

Ive seen them live 3 times, including this album. Better times. Cheers

[@talismanmia2537]

Maiden set the bar very high going back to the early 80s and continues to set it higher than anyone else. A long list of hard rock or metal band formed after 1980 consider Maiden a major influence -- Metallica, Slipknot, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Opeth, Sabaton, Ghost, Cradle of Filth, etc. Even a lot of non-hard rockers are big fans, such as Gaga, Miley, Josh Grogan, Keith Urban.

[@eldeano9964]

'Maiden are storytellers. I suspect that they were created by scolars and professors to educate us about history and literature.The song is basically that scene from the last samurai. Where they were all cut down while charging on horses.

[@dieselbourbon3728]

The Trooper is also a tasty beer created by the band.

[@Haderask247]

You owe it to yourself to attend a Maiden concert. It’s a theatrical performance that blows you away. The comradery is unmatched and just a must see.

[@sharonbyers5926]

To see how a crowd can really get into this song, check out their performance from the 1999 Rock In Rio festival. They headlined one night in front of an estimated crowd of 300 000 people going absolutely berzerk

[@BeholderThe1st]

Have my tickets for Montreal October 30, 2024. Will be my 6th show, my eldest's 3rd (if you count 1 in uterus) and my youngest's 1st. Can't wait.

[@MarySiddell]

You need to hear the "Trooper Overture" by 2 Cellos. It's great.

[@Barnes466]

The live version of Dance of Death is a really great vid to check out. Love your reactions!

[@lailachopperchops9290]

The charge footage was from a 1936 Erril Flynn movie The charge of the light brigade , At least 25 horses died during that charge . They used trip wires to trip the horses ,x Although over 400 horses were lost during the real battle .x

[@friki-tiki]

I go to see them on their 7th Son tour. It was awesome.

[@michaelbuttner4262]

This Song is 2024 still in the Liveset and all Member of Maiden are order than 66 years

[@eriklidstrom8706]

The Charge of the Light Brigade By Alfred, Lord Tennyson I Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!” he said. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. II “Forward, the Light Brigade!” Was there a man dismayed? Not though the soldier knew Someone had blundered. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. III Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of hell Rode the six hundred. IV Flashed all their sabres bare, Flashed as they turned in air Sabring the gunners there, Charging an army, while All the world wondered. Plunged in the battery-smoke Right through the line they broke; Cossack and Russian Reeled from the sabre stroke Shattered and sundered. Then they rode back, but not Not the six hundred. V Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell. They that had fought so well Came through the jaws of Death, Back from the mouth of hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred. VI When can their glory fade? O the wild charge they made! All the world wondered. Honour the charge they made! Honour the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred!

[@ajgsxr]

“Bolt thrower”, check them out, battle metal on hyperdrive, ww1 and ww2 inspired especially. “Jungle rot” is another Great War themed band, Vietnam inspired. Another is “Iced earth”, glorious burden is an album inspired by historical battles and have other albums inspired by wars of science fiction. I could go on…..

[@payleighsteele1540]

Two Minutes To Midnight please! Another great classic Maiden song.

[@AARon-se2fv]

you would probably enjoy "run to the hills" by iron maiden as well good energy and performance

[@maroonknightCC]

You need to have him join and watch. Fear of the dark live in Rio and a live version of Time of the Ancient Mariner

[@MrTech226]

That Bass riff and bass drums simulate galloping horses of the Light Brigade.

[@jcvdo8455]

Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner from the Flight 666 DVD is a great live song too. Based on a novel/poem from Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1798

[@michaelbuttner4262]

As a 56 years old Metalhead is that normal Music , my start as a Metalhead was 1980

[@joebarrera9741]

IRON MAIDEN ...FOR LIFE❤❤❤❤❤

[@AttackChefDennis]

The poem is The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lloyd Tennyson

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

Up The Irons..... Maiden gives you History lessons with almost every song they like to sing about historical events Run To Hills, Aces High the list goes on and on. This song is about the Crimean War that also made Florence Nightingale famous.

[@markbronx172]

Been touring since the late 70s, and still going

[@verified.my2cents]

The literal HEADBANGER - you simply cannot NOT move your head to this classic.

[@Stacey9707]

"The Charge of the Light Brigade" is an 1854 narrative poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson about the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. That's what you were reading at the beginning.

[@goodtaste8791]

Iron Maiden is the best band ever walked at Earth !

[@Krieghandt]

Sabaton started writing songs and one was a historical song. As they kept writing, they found writing historical lyrics the easiest. So that is what they did. Iron Maiden loves writing from literature.

[@adrianthayer4591]

Good metal is bringing us together

[@dieselbourbon3728]

Where Eagles Dare, off the same album, is about a mission during WW2.

[@Mark_Bickerton]

The charge of the light brigade reference is from this... The Charge of the Light Brigade BY ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON I Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!” he said. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. II “Forward, the Light Brigade!” Was there a man dismayed? Not though the soldier knew Someone had blundered. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. III Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of hell Rode the six hundred. IV Flashed all their sabres bare, Flashed as they turned in air Sabring the gunners there, Charging an army, while All the world wondered. Plunged in the battery-smoke Right through the line they broke; Cossack and Russian Reeled from the sabre stroke Shattered and sundered. Then they rode back, but not Not the six hundred. V Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell. They that had fought so well Came through the jaws of Death, Back from the mouth of hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred. VI When can their glory fade? O the wild charge they made! All the world wondered. Honour the charge they made! Honour the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred!

[@jonnyblad]

If I'm not mistaken Bruce was a history teacher before becoming a singer

[@Draclobo]

I have tickets to Iron Maiden in Melbourne Australia on the 3rd of September

[@TheBryan482]

Hallowed be thy name is a classic

[@dolphin8077]

Up The IRONS 🤘🏻🔥

[@dalerupright8641]

The video clips are from the 1936 film version on The Charge of the Light Brigade starring Errol Flynn. 125 horses were injured or killed making the film. Errol Flynn refused to work with Director Michael Curtiz ever again because of it.

[@thharrisjr]

IRON MAIDEN: Fear Of The Dark LIVE Listen to some CREED: Arms Wide Open or Higher REO SPEEDWAGON: Riding The Storm Out LIVE TESTAMENT: Native Blood

[@deannep8971]

I would love to see more testament reactions, the guitar is my all time favorite, doesn't matter who was playing. May be a little hard for most but they have the best ballads ever

[@joewhite9459]

I love when rappers get to see real musicians at work, it's amazing to see people who have mastered the guitar, bass and or drums unlike a drum machine and other little gadgets to make sound.