Iron Maiden - Aces High (Flight 666) | REACTION

[@maureenwagg5305]

Just as a side note...Bruce is in his 60's and still leaping like he's 20 years old. He has more energy now than most anyone younger than him. Amazing performer, singer and an amazing man. He is a commercial pilot and he is a world class fencer. This band has been the soundtrack of my life forever. My boys both grew up on Maiden and have been to two or three live shows. I've only seen them live once but it is something you do not forget. Nicko McBrain is a great drummer.

[@dizastro5437]

Once is enough. Lucky enough to catch PowerSlave in the back when. Salud!

[@nem447]

Bruce Dickinson and his band mates were watching the _Iron Maidens_ (all female cover band) and said to Steve Harris, _"This is a really weird question, but looking at them, would you f**k yourself?"_ And he went, _"I don’t know, but we’ve all been thinking it."_

[@philmus1]

Nicko's 70th birthday is about to come up. Still the fastest right foot in rock

[@barriehull7076]

"Aces High" is frequently used as the opening song for Iron Maiden concerts. As seen in concert videos such as Live After Death and Iron Maiden: Flight 666, it is usually preceded by Winston Churchill's "We shall fight on the beaches" speech with the sound of planes in the background. Churchill's speech was also included at the beginning of the song's music video.

[@GavP75]

It’s even more of a family at their shows as you see generations (families) of Maiden fans. Always great shows.

[@rushman4173]

that little plane saved my country from the horror of being ruled by the nazis in WW2 in Britain the Spitfire is and will always be a hero and so are Maiden. if you get a chance check out, on youtube about the spitfire and the war in the skies above England also known as the battle of Britain.

[@tbradley6250]

That is Winston Churchill speaking in the beginning.

[@andydkid]

I have see this video about 2000 times . Each time it raises new goosebumps that have never been raised before ! The energy of this band and song is bar none!!!

[@generoberts9151]

That intro was from a famous speech from William Churchill during WW2. Not exactly sure when but may be during the Battle over Britain. Thus the song Aces High

[@rayyman6934]

It was Winston Churchill's speech from June 4th, 1940

[@ronpoturica3078]

To this day their live energy is hard to beat! Up The Irons!

[@nataliefukuda8092]

Maiden fans are the most die hard fans and the best up the irons!

[@opticFPV]

Subbed in hopes of more Maiden! Iron Maiden fans will flood your channel if you keep doing Maiden stuff, love your guys' format too.

[@SiriuslyCold]

Murray and Smith are the most underrated guitarists ever

[@carlroza102]

Went to their last concert in Mansfield ,Ma. Everyone knew and sang the lyrics. Best concert ever. Thank you Steve! U know who u are😜

[@palladinodessa8988]

Great Woods is a cool venue - seen Maiden there 4 (or 5?) times. It's always a long strange trip from NH to Mansfield...

[@MrDellasc]

Epic song. This song holds a special place for me. My dad was a Carrier pilot in world war 2. And was in the pacific. He flew the “Ensign killer”, F4 Corsair. I played him the song when it first came out, and he actually liked it because of the story of the fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain. He could relate to it. “Live to fly and fly to live”, was the lyric that really stood out to him, since that was how he felt flying as a young man in world war 2. RIP pop.

[@arnoldcox9128]

Iron maiden are complete professionals and masters of their craft

[@billtroxell2148]

Maiden is a legendary band, this is one of my favorites of there songs

[@surf101-]

Seeing these guys in September! 🤘🤘🤘 Maiden and AC/DC are my 2 favorite live bands. Up the Irons!!!

[@joebarrera9741]

Bruce Dickinson is the Greatest singer in rock history

[@carlroza102]

And the giant airplane that came down from the ceiling was awesome!!!

[@v.j.3029]

They have more energy here than when I was 15 for Chris's sake!

[@eddiehenrik4869]

Iron Maiden reached their peak in the mid 1980's. And just kept getting better!

[@BigC.]

Late 70’s and early to mid-80’s is their high point. Recommend performances from that period when vocals and everything was extra tight!

[@rustytrombone8011]

well, the first record came out in 1980. how about trying again when you know of what you speak.

[@BigC.]

@@rustytrombone8011 - will I actually saw them live in 1985 my friend. But I will differ to your superior knowledge on the subject.

[@talismanmia2537]

@@rustytrombone8011 1980 was when their 1st album was released, but the material for all of it and most of the material for their 2nd album had already been played for a few years around England by that point. They were a huge draw in the pubs and clubs in the late 70s. It's where they started to build an incredibly loyal fan base before even putting an album out.

[@bobthebear1246]

I will always have a special place in my heart for this song since I became a major Iron Maiden fan right in between this and the previous album. I was so anticipating *Powerslave* to come-out and, when it did, it definitely did not disappoint at all. 🤘🏻🐻🤘🏻

[@thenecrosanct4906]

You should watch the entire documentary Flight 666. The band toured with their own customized Boeing 757, called Ed Force One, with Bruce as the pilot. It's an amazing documentary and showcases perfectly how popular, influential and impactful the band and their music are. Also, this performance was in India and since they're a former British colony, they are very familiar with the language over there.

[@danjmcs]

What great memories seeing these guys live... that iconic Churchill speech... into Aces High... soo great!

[@vanessap7656]

Up The Irons!! Been to 3 shows and so much love from all genders, nationalities, ages. So many young faces at shows. Great reaction and keep up the live Maiden shows because they are one of the best live entertainers. Maiden 2022 tour tickets are on sale now! I got mine for September 2022 🤞

[@phillyboyfloyd7050]

Saw the somewhere in time tour in the early 90s.was and still is the best show I have ever seen.they are epic live

[@yankeerepairs]

Heavy Metal is a tribute TO Iron Maiden . . . Yupp, of the many concerts I have been to in my 50+ yrs,, nobody ever did it better, more often, for 40+ yrs. Rime Of The Ancient Mariner Die With Your Boots On 22 Acacia Avenue Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Wasted Years Flight Of Icarus Runnin' Free Run To The Hills The Prisoner Hallowed Be Thy Name And, the list would just keep going on & on ! Great reaction, just found your channel, based on Maiden massive fan base + algorithm. *Up The Irons* 🤘

[@donrobbie1461]

You guys have to watch the whole flight 666 video of their world tour using a signwritten boeing 757 flown by captain bruce dickenson

[@henrikkorshavn5702]

New subsvriber here. Great reaction, keep up with Iron Maiden coming. Here are a few really good live versions just to mention a few you should try to react to... The Clansman (that's a really happy drummer lol) Dance With Death The Talisman Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner Blood Brothers

[@jasonmcintosh909]

Loving the energy that these guys bring!

[@darrinterrazas7774]

On their latest tour, Legacy of the Beast, they have a full scale model of a Spitfire flying over the stage.

[@89801wink]

I just saw this 5 days ago. Still crazy good!

[@barriehull7076]

Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) His mother, Sonia, worked part-time in a shoe shop, and his father, Bruce, was a mechanic in the British Army.

[@talismanmia2537]

To put this show into further context, it was the first time a major Western rock band brought its full stage set to Mumbai. This was a big-time breakthrough concert in India and opened the floodgates for other rock acts. There were 35,000 or so people inside this outdoor arena and as many or more outside the fences that couldn't get in. Caused a major security problem. They're playing on a stage that elephants helped to construct. Fantastic video footage of that which is now hard to find. And the only thing I can say to your comment about Dickinson and his energy level is check out the entire Rock in Rio 2001 show (or any other for that matter). His energy and the band's energy and the crowd's energy is constant for the entire show.

[@liffick]

I love the song "Killers" from their second album of the same name. Best solos I've ever heard a metal band make.

[@topherwhite370]

Bruce is the pilot for the band’s aircraft.

[@Maltiris]

Rime of the Ancient Mariner live is a must. Bruce is on point in that one. The introduction of the song by him is priceless. "This is not what to do if a bird shits on you."

[@michaelakkerman407]

I always loved the fact that they wore thier own band t- shirts. Not many bands did that back in the day. But they every concert would wear Maiden shirts. Save money any way you can...hahahaha.

[@bluesmike1]

Awesome choice!!! Love your reactions!

[@tonyperez3920]

What a great reaction to a great band. You guys are hilarious. Keep up the great work guys. So glad you guys are doing Maiden reactions. Up the Irons!

[@yvonnejaime1266]

I love Iron Maiden! UP THE IRONS! Listen to the songs The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner live (flight 666), Keeper Of The Seven Keys and Halloween 13 min version by Helloween. Rollercoaster of a song.

[@duncansolloway2497]

the doc FLIGHT 666 THE FLIGHT OF THE BEAST is awesome-they hit all the secondary markets around the globe so each show is the 1st time playing that venue (and sometimes country)

[@purpleir]

🌷🌷🌷🌷 Thank you for this reaction guys! The whole flight 666 lives are amazing! My favourites are Revelations and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. With Maiden live is always better. Everytime I see them live I am happy for days!

[@bethwilliams5706]

80s were the best concerts. This is how it was! They were huge and so fun. Sucks you all won't get experience it. Ya and this drummer did rock

[@palladinodessa8988]

They still tour and their timing/talent is still premier...

[@tasomusictv7345]

The clansman from the rock n rio is one of my fav maiden songs. Been in maiden concerts several times. Nothing matches that energy

[@celesteponce2261]

thats right

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Caught Somewhere In Time by them 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@patricklennox9572]

The audio on this video had a spliced intro from the album using both the Churchill speech and the intro to the song. The concert audio kicked in when they drew the curtains.

[@jesswilson8687]

Yes Madden 10... My favorite Madden BECAUSE of Aces High

[@cryptoking7093]

Some good vocals on this tune!

[@masheltonjoe]

You guys need to listen to Wasted Years by Iron Maiden 🤘

[@dolphin8077]

Great energy. Epic band that should be reacted Live. Up the irons 🔥 🤘🏻 Next, The Clansman, The Talisman, The red and the black (live, of course)

[@slainteron4027]

The Clansman YES

[@aaronposteraro1986]

Wow I really enjoyed this reaction. You guys definitely gotta react to more maiden! Like everyone else says rime of the ancient mariner live flight 666 is another great one. Fear of the dark live in rock in rio 2001 is also amazing.

[@martialhuitsix7699]

One of the (very) rare band always better live than on album..... see Maiden live, or die!

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Agree 100 %

[@aimfuldrifter]

If you prefer Maiden's live performances then you got to check one of these three from Rock in Rio (2001) - Brave New World, The Clansman or Sign of the Cross. These are one of their best live ones ever played by them.

[@aimfuldrifter]

Add: after coming back to this reaction I'll give you info about the things you've mentioned at the start - Nicko (the drummer) is a Christian. The rest isn't and although the band was never satanic they have some occult songs for sure. Bruce was always inspired by Alistair Crowley (even directed a movie about him IF I remember correctly) and Steve was into historical but also weirdly spiritual stuff. So I'm not sure about their approach to the Bible and so on. One of their recent tours had the whole theme made like a satanic church with pentagram and Edward on the drums. So I still like some of their songs but I'm not sure what's their "energy". Not everything is black and white.

[@joebarrera9741]

Finally Iron Maiden the best Metal Band in the World

[@donrobbie1461]

3 lead guitars in the band!

[@lobeznomx4763]

React Iron Maiden - The Clansman - Live Rock in Rio 2001 It's awesome

[@carlroza102]

Surprisingly enough at the Boston show two years ago aces high was the first song

[@markparkin5372]

What I think you might like about Bruce in the live performative watched is, he's older than the studio versions you've heard and his voice has matured and stuff since hallowed. He is a much more technically better singer now than he was then no doubt

[@bradrhodes9877]

You guys have got to react to “Fear of the dark” live at rock in Rio! The crowd is almost like an instrument with Iron Maiden!!!!!

[@sebiita1988]

no

[@perchancetodream1]

Try possibly my favorite Maiden song and as close to a ballad as they get, Strange World with original vocalist Paul Di'Anno.

[@TimJones-cb7on]

Awesome review fellas!!!

[@KevinWalton-me4vv]

I grow up listen to heavy metal I see this gruop. 11or 12 time live I still listen today age 64

[@silverfox7673]

Incredible band live great stuff

[@chrismaher5344]

Another lively one. IRON MAIDEN - THE CLANSMAN kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn2YZ2pqqs-Dr9U

[@castrocortesdiego]

Please react to Iron Maiden, seventh son of the seventh son - made in england 1988. Cheers from Chile!

[@williammeyers51]

They are still going strong .they just put out a new album

[@bonsai67]

This was in India. So yeah, considering that the country was under British rule for about 80 years or so you could say they do understand English.

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Check out his earlier live version of Number of the Beast. That scream is epic. And fyi, Iron Maiden is always better live IMO. Going to see them in October at Honda Center, Anaheim CA.

[@francisdasta8646]

Maiden is huge all over the world except for the United States. They play to huge crowds everywhere but here

[@billtroxell2148]

React to Liliac, Enter Sandman, you know I'll just keep asking, ha. Shoutout from the 606 guys

[@lobeznomx4763]

Great reaction. Please React Iron Maiden - The rime of the ancient mariner- from same tour "Live flight 666". Totally epic and awesome.

[@marcustidholm6775]

More Live Iron Maiden Videos Please!!

[@celesteponce2261]

Dance of death en vivo is a great option! Iron Maiden in Chile is really awesome.

[@bluemetaltele5860]

SCREAM for ME, Mumbai!

[@zella417bcarter9]

Reply to The 502... Bruce was in his late 40s not 50s. LOL

[@JonLazer]

The majority of India can speak at least 2 languages, including English.

[@tbradley6250]

Definitely not Satanic. Niko McBain, the drummer, is the only one that I know is a Christian.

[@b2g121795]

so when is disturbed coming back??? in your stricken video you guys said more reactions were coming eventually... just waiting, hoping you pick a great song like Asylum, or Remember by Disturbed

[@antondzajajurca7797]

Guys when are going to react to MEGADETH's 502?

[@MB-oc1nw]

I'm glad you're honest whether you like music or not...I prefer Paul DiAnno's vocals as well

[@nancymartineau-bauman6018]

Check out "Run for the Hills" next time.

[@stevenscharmer1765]

There's a subset of Maiden fans, like me, that prefer original vocalist Paul Di'Anno. And I'm going to suggest a song that shows a completely different side of Maiden. From 1980, Strange World is a haunting, sensitive psych/prog ballad. And it features 2 fantastic guitar solos in a dreamy vein. Paul's vocals are soulful, you won't believe how different from Dickinson he is. I'm embedding a fan-made video that has great imagery, so you'd have something to look at. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPJh6SmhseLrpo

[@MrDeadstu]

Iron Maiden, one of the originals. Saw them in the late 80's on the Seventh Son Tour - it was a damn good concert and my buddy crashed his Firebird, ahh memories. You gentleman should hear "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" - a good tune.

[@patriciodelrio9697]

Great reaction next song would be the rime the ancient mariner live flight 666

[@AXXXDEAN]

Rime of the Ancient Mariner....same tour..Flight 666

[@chrismaher5344]

Certain bands aren't done justice in the studio. Maiden Skynyrd, Thin Lizzy

[@AcaciaAvenue]

Just a quik FYI about the whole Number of the Beast thing... The song was written by bassist Steve Harris. One night he had a nightmare after watching a horror movie before going to sleep (the movie was called Omen 2 I think) and he had this dream about a satanic ritual he was terrified of. When he woke up, he wrote the song. And the lyrics of that song make it clear that it talks about a guy witenssing a satanic ritual and being scared s**tless by it and trying to run away and call the police or smh. So yeah you're right, they're not satanic. That's just the shallow opinion of some bigot who reads "666 number of the beast", stops there without actually looking things up and go whine about them worshiping the devil or something like that.

[@troywilkinson160]

They’re great live. But this song vocally is better studio. Thanks guys.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Mic problems too deep in the mix. Remote earpiece control the fault of the mixing desk. But for Maiden fans,we know every word anyway.

[@lw3918]

If you don't know anything about world history then Iron Maiden's songs will be lost on you.

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

Look online for When Bruce Dickinson was asked to fly into the enemy's air space to fly back troops to safety. Its on the internet and explains in more detail than I am going to put in the comments.

[@JoseCespedes67jana]

Bruce has no limits....

[@dorisschumann6312]

Do "Dance of death" and "Rime of the ancient mariner" live of course.

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

Iron Maiden is First Speed Metal not Heavy Metal..... And they're old now and can still play, sing and jumping around.

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

That's Winston Churchill's famous speach at the beginning 🤦‍♀️

[@KevinWalton-me4vv]

Love your reacton to good music

[@gustavolopez5026]

🤙

[@uBoBaMnupa]

Man9waR - Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee

[@NeverGiddy]

Ides of March/Wrathchild . . . best music ever done by Iron Maiden. Those are the opening two tracks from "Killers". Play them together. Play the studio version. I hate hearing Bruce butcher Paul's song.