IRON MAIDEN 🎵 Run To The Hills Reaction

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[@terryconnelly484]

Steve Harris the bassist he's a huge historian and writes most of these songs. Most of the time when you listen to Maiden it's a history lesson

[@dirkdigital]

When in high school, one of our resident metalheads played a song for our English class as a presentations. It was "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". From then on, I enjoyed poetry and Iron Maiden. History, literature, AND metal. I would have gotten straight A's had they taught Algebra the same way.

[@dolphin8077]

Alexander the great

[@heyskipj]

@@dirkdigital Rime of the Common Denominator?

[@metalmark1214]

@@dirkdigital I brought the song in and the teacher played it for the class. Wrote the lyrics down and teacher made copies for everyone.

[@LionMetalMusic-videochannel]

"the white man came across the sea" most gangsta intro ever😂🔥

[@imonlyhumanafterallspinningguy]

The isolated vocals for this song is mesmerising. Bruce Dickinson is one of the best vocalist in metal.

[@chriswildhaber35]

In my opinion for heavy metal, too 5 or even 3

[@2strokesmoke783]

@the world has fallen Thats really just a matter of opinion, not a fact. I love Rob Halfords vocals, but nobody beat Bruce Dickinson Nobody, but thats just my opinion.

[@timavery99]

Rob Halford and Bruce are the best metal singers. Bruce is arguably the best. Just amazing. Bruce is still golden. Saw Maiden on their last tour. Badass!

[@markuse3472]

LOL, "in Metal" only? In all popular music history, my friend.

[@jeffcahill5722]

There is not such thing as "best" in art, but you're about right anyway! He's definitely the best metal pilot.

[@gigatronicdeth]

It’s about about the genocide of the native Americans. Brad lyrics in songs aren’t always literal. A lot of bands tell stories or are metaphorical in nature.

[@karlsmith2570]

If Brad and Lex had watched the official music video for this song, that point would've been made more clearly

[@schumifannreins295]

@@karlsmith2570 Lyric vids are just lame. If it is for copyright reasons, ok. Otherwise NO.

[@samuraijacques952]

@@schumifannreins295 yeah but then you have people reacting to what's going on in the video as opposed to listening to the song

[@flinfaraday1821]

@@schumifannreins295 Well, that depends. Because GNR, for instance, have super lame videos that only distract from the music.

[@vicgonzalesable]

@@schumifannreins295 some songs you can't listen with your eyes, get too involved in the video.

[@JMulvy]

Aside from the historical story telling, this song was often used as a condemnation of colonialism in general and to show off Bruce's incredible range.

[@Lucifer-jp8vp]

Nobody care get over colonialism other country done stuff like that but because we British maid the biggest empire in the world we get more shit for it but like I send we don’t care get over it or should I say to people like you stop living in the pass nobody care lol

[@joepaskowski9091]

A lot of Maiden’s songs come straight from world history and literature. Steve Harris, bassist and chief songwriter in the band, is a genius when it comes to telling and retelling stories set to awesome metal sounds.

[@noahtaylor4971]

I think Alexander the Great would be a perfect example

[@paulp9274]

@@noahtaylor4971 Alexander the Great, Powerslave and Aces High are all great examples of Maiden songs with historical themes.

[@Banyandio]

Aces High - about the German airraids over England in WW2; Powerslave, about the ancient Egyptian pharaohs; Flight of Icarus, the story of Icarus from Greek mythology. Great stuff!

[@drfreakenstein2912]

@Penderyn Lewsyn what the hell are you talking about? The only bit of history Americans are guaranteed to know is we were once an English colony

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

@Penderyn Lewsyn Not really. We’re very aware of that fact.

[@i.r.drummer]

If you guys would watch Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey, you will understand all of the different categories of Metal a LOT better.

[@jessethebruiserbedard245]

Saw it in the cinema Sam Dunn's best film in my opinion an absolute must for any up and coming metal heads \m/

[@Shadeofjade87]

Not just understanding the genre but understanding why metal music is the way it is. You want to know what inspires this type of music, give this movie a watch. And then Global Metal by the same guy. He really does dive deep into these topics. They are a bit dated now but still relevant

[@caciquenica2482]

I already told them several videos ago

[@Shadeofjade87]

@@caciquenica2482 then keep at it my guy. These folk im sure get so many suggestions from folk its hard for one voice to shine through

[@garyscott6439]

i was a teenager when this song came out - there was only 1 type of metal at that time - HEAVY !!!! either you played it or you didn't, period.

[@Ty_Ranus]

Brad, master of the ill timed pause.

[@n2nother]

Drives me nuts.

[@316kennyj]

its at least predictable now haha

[@jmathieson15]

Lol. Many times I’ve been aaawwwww c’mon man….really??

[@Ty_Ranus]

Susan Corr totally agree, lex is the star. Maybe he can produce off camera.

[@jbinpo]

This song is considered one of the greatest metal songs of all time

[@tnightwolf]

And rightfully so!

[@wompa70]

Iron Maiden is one of the best at telling stories through music. You can almost see it playing out in your head.

[@heyskipj]

Haha--Pretty sure Iron Maiden doesn't have a song saying, "I woke up today, had some coffee, hung out with friends, got lit.." Naw. They def pick historic matter to play to and with. "Powerslave" is a very interesting rip on life, death, royalty, power... AND it's a banger. Up the Irons!

[@chriswildhaber35]

Iron maiden Rock's, and power slave is a great album ,killers is in my opinion my best album by them.

[@heyskipj]

That album cover…!

[@sl0ptart]

UP THE IRONS!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@efakter1]

Do a live version of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”. You’ll be Maiden fans for life.

[@efakter1]

@@Greg_F I agree. Lex is open minded and she wants to get down to the music. She is what keeps me here on this channel. Brad has his moments though

[@pookybear971]

@@Greg_F Brad seems to have a history with rap. Makes sense that the tempo changes throw him off it. Personally to me they compliment each other perfectly. That said, Lex is the entertainment on this channel. Brad brings the structure.

[@bendover1525]

Flight 666 live is the best please react to that 😎🍻

[@chimairanl9043]

And fear of the dark live. The bigger the crowd the better

[@qb1414]

Amazing performance on Flight 666. Two other virtuoso live performances worth checking out - The Clansman (Rock In Rio 2001?) and The Talisman (En Vivo 2012)

[@TattooedTownie]

Bruce Dickinson is incredible! That man has such an operatic voice.

[@cyatic]

Yes, THE Bruce Dickinson!

[@rickybranch4547]

Bruce is literally a freaking genius!

[@anthonymitchell8893]

geezer in system of a down was an opera trained singer Bruce would be his pupil

[@anthonymitchell8893]

@My Signin to me they are yeah haha a lot better musically and more innovative just my opinion

[@TattooedTownie]

@@anthonymitchell8893 I think all of the opera style vocals in metal stand out, no matter what. Bruce Dickinson has one of those voices that can not be ignored, even if someone isn't a big fan, his voice is unbelievable. I didn't know that about SOAD though. That's kind of a neat fact. There are several metal singers I would love to hear sing classical opera, because I know it would give me goosebumps.

[@GrimrDirge]

1:00 Brad seems to struggle with the idea that an artist would sing from another person's perspective. Actually I think it may be a carryover from rap/hip-hop, where the artist always assumes their own perspective. I've noticed that rap fans generally struggle to grasp bands like Tool (who frequently assume the perspective of someone else, even someone they hate). Rap has always been about self-representation first and foremost.

[@mikephillips8810]

Never thought of it that way. Good theory. Could be right.

[@heyskipj]

Also in most rock songs. Most stuff is typically "Here's what happened to me, here's my POV." Maiden and others are like, "I just read this interesting thing." Or for Hallowed, "I just had this weird dream." and it leaves the resolution open--What do you think about it? On the flipside I love that Brad focuses on the lyrics. I never looked at the Tool lyrics. I'm deeper in now!

[@maxis5650]

Very well put and on point!

[@antondzajajurca7797]

@Gavin Kisebach Well you said it. That has been on my thought like forever , ever since I saw first hip hop fan reacting to metal song. Also another note, them pausing the song also giving me hip hop vibes, because of the habbit ( assume) hip hop fans leaning more on lyrics then on music. The is the most direct difference between two genres ...Metal focusing on music while hip hop on lyrics. My thesis is that because of it (listening song without pausing), good portion of experience of listening to metal song is lost to the listener.

[@balucious]

He'd pass out to MSP

[@LordRahl1975]

Struggling to grasp how you can miss the very specific references here about what this is about. There are bits of the lyrics that should really jump out at you and usually at least one of you gets it. Oh, well. Good reaction to a good song.

[@jmhaces]

I know, right? I used to think the dude was really literal-minded and struggled to get what the songs talked about unless they had really, REALLY transparent lyrics, but even songs like this one remain a mystery and fly over his head 😂.

[@LordRahl1975]

@@jmhaces yeah. Some songs are written in a way to be interpreted many ways. Some of the best songs are written that way but this song is not one of them lol I really enjoy their reactions, though!

[@mikephillips8810]

The lyrics are blatantly obvious; Brad always asks 'what is this song about' and can't take his eyes off the lyrics and needs to understand a song in every minute bit of detail. And yet when this obvious story is laid out word for word, he still doesn't get it. Words like 'Cree' 'Indians' 'Redskins' and 'Plains' are pretty huge clues, maybe Brad just isn't interested in US history! Not sure what was more frustrating/annoying, Brad's reaction or these bloody awful lyric videos he keeps finding. Wrong words in places and needing to tell us when it's a guitar solo, or writing 'Yeahhhh-Yeahhhh' and 'Ahhh Ahhhh' etc. They are like lyric videos for 5 year olds, and I wish I could kick all the dumb idiots who make them!

[@abracadabra485]

You don't have to be a rocket scientists to recognize Brad is a dolt. He has no business assessing any song... until he learns to shut up.

[@abracadabra485]

@@mikephillips8810 Brad is more frustrating and annoying. Even my wife says, "Skip that idiot".

[@somersetcace1]

Great reaction as usual. It's about colonial America essentially stealing the land from the Indians and driving them into the hills. Not sure what inspired them to write it though. It was credited to their bassist Steve Harris, who obviously had a solid understanding of European and American colonization. I always liked the composition of it. First verse from the perspective of the Indians, second verse an American cavalry soldier and the 3rd an outside narrative.

[@eq1373]

"Stealing" 🙄

[@NeonNights80]

@@eq1373That's what happened, the land where the natives lived was colonized, AKA stolen.

[@somersetcace1]

@@eq1373 oh boy, here we go. Please, by all means, explain how it wasn't "stealing" it was what? Acquiring? Better yet, manifest destiny was justified right? Ehh, call it whatever you want.

[@vaahtobileet]

@@eq1373 what's the problem with that word?

[@jlacy73]

@@somersetcace1 This is the history of the world. It happened over and over everywhere, including pre-European America.

[@annaoswald5943]

Love early Maiden. I've always loved the lyrics in this. I think a history lesson everyone should hear and remember. Bruce's energy and rawness provide the perfect delivery.

[@arnoldcox9128]

I love when a metal band gives me a history lesson

[@tnightwolf]

The best kind of Metal!

[@randybaker6042]

What really sets Maiden apart is the triumphant nature of the music. The music isn't wallowing in angst. No matter the lyrical content, Maiden doesn't come across as trying to find themselves or overcome that which is holding them down. The music comes across as having already been set free.

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

Kewl way to put it, accurate 🤘🥳

[@tnightwolf]

True!

[@joechurch7]

Steve Harris the Bassist writes most of the lyrics and he is an avid reader. He probably read the book Buried MY Heart at Wounded Knee about the trail of tears?

[@karlsmith2570]

Steve Harris is actually the principal songwriter for Iron Maiden, in addition to the founding member of the band

[@Meyzen76]

I want Brad to react to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and get his take on what the lyrical content means to him. Apparently we need backtrack and start there because “Run to the Hills” can not be any more self explanatory. Especially with the lyrics right in front of you.

[@jonsouth1545]

harsh but in this case maybe accurate

[@CarlCarson362]

He over thinks it sometimes

[@davidhoward2487]

@@CarlCarson362 He wanted to know where the band came from..the answer is the UK...as per....

[@rothed16]

"Take a down a notch Scott take a down..."

[@mdl3r1]

@@CarlCarson362 everytime he OVERTHINKS it...what a shame.. I'm gonna miss her reactions, but his? barf.. I'm UNSUBSCRIBING

[@johnbelcher2323]

Dickinson can flat out sing! Lex is a budding Metalhead🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@MrJetDevil]

Unfortunately, Bruce is far from his vocal range last few decades that he owned in 80's

[@williamswiniuch7527]

I would say she’s bloomed lol

[@jimbeam2299]

@@MrJetDevil he can still belt it out though.

[@michaelkulis6008]

Yes. I love how musical this song is too. I wish there were more vocals like this in modern metal.

[@larrykinnard]

There is, check out Epic Doom Metal or European Power Metal

[@dannew1732]

Unleash The Archers, the female vocalist has been compared to Bruce and Dio. If you want another band that sing about history check out Sabaton.

[@majam6162]

Many metal artists, especially Iron Maiden, rarely sing about first hand experiences. They are more oriented towards the happenings that occurred long beyond living memory and are usually educational. Up the irons 🤘🏻

[@MarkusWande]

The drummer is working hard in this one. Good reaction guys!

[@jonathanmartin3767]

They are telling the story from two points of view. This is a fundamental song of the heavy metal genre.

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

A personal favorite Iron Maiden song of mine that doesn't get talked about as much is Virus. It's a deep song with a lot to analyze as well as being stylistically pretty unique for Iron Maiden. Also it has Blaze singing who was one of the other Iron Maiden singers when Bruce Dickinson wasn't their singer

[@mondodaftasabrush]

I did enjoy Maiden with Blaze B

[@DemonTom]

Really glad I stumbled into you guys. You don't just do a surface level reaction. You analyze each song and try to understand it lyrically and sonically. Plus you are reacting to all my favorite stuff. Much success!

[@deelawson4551]

I`ve seen Iron Maiden twice back in the 80s and to this day and I`ve seen a lot, they had the loudest show. Bruce has excellent vocals and was very energetic! This is my favorite song by them! Keep On Rockin'

[@Meyzen76]

They kill it Live indeed! One of my favorite shows, and like you, have seen a lot.

[@NeonNights80]

the lyrics tell the story from the natives view point and the settlers view point. I'm sure history inspired the lyrics, which is fairly common in Iron Maiden songs.

[@arthurolson9297]

"I think they're telling a story". Yes. Yes they are. Every song. Maiden! \m/ \m/ Up the Irons!

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

The talent here is understated. Excellent drums. Voice incredible!❤️

[@ErikVisions]

It is fabulous live! Iron Maiden puts on one of the best stage shows ever. I've seen them live 5 times and have never been disappointed.

[@chrino21]

An early 70’s pop song with the same lyrical vibe is “Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and the Raiders. Huge hit in the day!

[@ChicagoTRS]

You guys need to do Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner - one of the live official videos (they do not get blocked). Offline reaction - not on live stream.

[@armandoaraujo6128]

And too "Powerslave, Caugh Somewhere in Time, Alexander the Great, Infinite Dreams, 7th Son of 7th".

[@bendover1525]

Flight 666 live is the version 😎

[@geraldbaker8479]

Iron Maiden "How would you like your stories?" Me "Metal please!"

[@mauricioalvarado2183]

Thanks for the reaction! More Iron Maiden reaction videos please, they have a lot of great music with deep topics to cover! Up the IRONS!!

[@B2Sr]

Imagine 1982 this was an almost hourly on mtv. Great days!

[@randybaker6042]

This song is basically THE anthem for indigenous Americans, especially south of the US border, from Mexico to the southern tip of Chile. Maidens live concerts in Mexico, Central and South America are spiritual experiences.

[@SuperHappyflowers]

I doubt the anthem for American Indians is sung by a bunch of white guys. It is a great song though.

[@randybaker6042]

@@SuperHappyflowers it wasn't an opinion. It's just a fact. It's been a few years and it's probably less a factor now but Maiden was what they were south of the US border. "American Indians" are a much bigger part of the general population south of the US border.

[@jimmyavsfan24]

I want so badly to see them in South America. Love those live videos

[@cesarnarro6013]

Lots of metal bands and rock band's in general have lot's of fans in Mexico, Central and South America. Interesting viewing is The RollingStones " Ole Ole Ole " it shows their hard core fans that they have in that region.

[@randybaker6042]

@@KneeJerkReactions13 absolutely. The worst region of them all to get screwed over and have to "relocate".

[@luisventura2602]

Whenever I'm sad I'll listen to this song, it's so energetic that it makes me change my mood right away!! It's a pure masterpiece, not only this song but their entire discography. They are geniuses!!!

[@milwsdl39]

Awesome reaction to that song I never followed the lyrics to that song and it’s a whole different meaning for me now thank you so much awesome reaction

[@jwest3872]

I really, really think the next song should be "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden. That way Brad can get the lyric story and Lex can hear the epic instrumentals.

[@faafio]

If you watch their OFFICIAL video for this song, you won't have any doubts about what this song is about. Iron Maiden has always been about EPIC SONGS. Not just loud, heavy and intricate, but epic music combined with epic stories. In this case, the plight of Native Americans. The lyric writers in the band are also avid readers, so that translates to larger-than-life themes in thier songs & albums. 🎶👍

[@ChadCarlisle]

Thanks for this, its always been one of my Iron Maiden favorites.

[@josephcicero8235]

You’ll get the energy if you do “Fear of the Dark” from Rock in Rio! They are best live!! Love your channel!! Thanks!!

[@raidernation9019]

Wasted Years by Maiden is good

[@BoroBootBoy]

wow! I can't keep up with you guys! you are reacting to so much great music from my youth! Great stuff!

[@bigdaddypiggy]

Those bands of that era were able to achieve that “opera” feel because of & especially in Iron Maiden’s case they had a singer who could do pretty much anything & it always sounds great 🖤🥶

[@gumbydar]

SABATON - "Shiroyama", or "82nd All the way" or "Carolus Rex" or "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" or " Ghost in the Trenches" .. All based on History.

[@n5iln]

Or "Uprising", "Ghost Division", "Bismarck"... Sabaton is basically five overenthusiastic Swedish history teachers that got together and said "hey, let's form a metal band so we can reach a wider audience!"

[@KoRnBaKo]

React to Wasted Years next. My favourite song by them. :D

[@blgeiger71]

My three favorite Maiden songs are, "Flight of Icarus", "Aces High" and "Wasted Years"... Love the Channel and you two as very cool people! Peace Y'all :-)

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Great reaction! You guys are in Florida, right? The drummer of Iron Maiden, Nikko McBrain, has a restaurant down in Coral Gables called "Rock N Roll Ribs" and they have great food! It's a small place but they have a lot of great memorabilia in there, not just Iron Maiden, but from many bands! I saw Maiden in concert 3 times and the energy is so charged! Steve Harris, the bass player, runs a maratho every night going back and forth from one side of the stage to the other screaming out the lyrics! You can hear him without a microphone! They have a mascot named "Eddie" who is on the cover of every album and his appearance changes on every album and he's in every concert too! You should check out one of their concert videos like "Hallowed Be Thy Name". Bruce's singing is incredible!

[@scottattanasi42]

Do some original Maiden Running Free,Remember Tomorrow, Killers ,Murders in the ruge morgue

[@FloridaRocks]

You must become acquainted with Maiden's "Eddie"! They change his look for every album -- it's really kool when he ominously appears on stage. 💀

[@christopherevans6437]

Seeing this live was so amazing. Every single person in the crowd was singing

[@SilentBob731]

My favourite band throughout my teens, and one of my Top 10 overall. The ferocity and complexity of the music. and the often literary content of the lyrics, combined with the brilliant quality of Bruce Dickinson's voice is pretty much unrivalled.

[@stevehanson2398]

Iron Maiden are the best of British heavy metal. I've been a fan since 1980. They are very melodic and Bruce has a very theatrical voice, inspired by many including Ronnie James Dio and Ian Gillian. It's time you watched them live. Scream for me Lex! Scream for me Lex!! Up the Irons!!!

[@stevehanson2398]

@Penderyn Lewsyn No offence meant, but it was known as The New Wave of BRITISH Heavy Metal and Iron Maiden are the best example of this in my opinion, hence my comment. I am directly descended from an ancient King of Ireland and I have relatives in Scotland and Wales, so I respect all UK nationalities, my friend

[@mr.sinister593]

Another one you guys would like from Iron Maiden is "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner".

[@messi1010ramirez]

Recently just subbed and I’ve been binging all your shit for the past 2 days

[@BCvictoria]

Welcome to the iron army! 🤘😁🤘 one of the best metal bands ever. Good timing on the song as well. It is national truth and reconciliation day here in Canada.

[@jonathanbsmith5178]

Run to the hills about the Indians being slaughtered when they came over taking their land. A lot of iron maiden songs are based upon actual history.

[@DanSolo871]

When are we going to get some Mad Season. It's Layne singing with members of Pearl Jam.

[@danielglenn915]

Criminally forgotten album. Wake Up is such a great song.

[@mickedanielsson]

Brad, look up some LIVE CLIPS with Iron Maiden and you will most certainly "get it" 😊👍 The energy, positivity and sheer joy of these six (now old) English guys is definitely why they are one of the absolute largest rock bands of all time.

[@chaoticneutral3487]

I've seen Maiden live a few times and they're amazing live! I once saw Motörhead, DIO, and Iron Maiden on the same bill in San Antonio!

[@zappothesane4910]

I believe this song is about European settlers and colonists coming to the "New World" and massacring the natives. Iron Maiden are definitely deep into historical themes. They are very well educated and incredibly well read. Not to mention superb musicians.

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

Best metal band Best Metal album Best line up Always nice to hear the amazing and incredible drummer Clive Burr! (Rip) Best metal drummer!

[@jasonlasky4372]

Big Fan of both you guys....Lex, I love when you rock out...

[@kalebquinn9365]

Maiden is still the best live show I've ever been to such a blast and they put on an amazing show! 100 percent recommend doing a reaction to a live one 👏

[@christym1974]

Yes!! 🇬🇧 I feel like I’m British listening to this song!

[@mikephillips8810]

Hi Christy M, I am British and I have learnt some history from their songs, some of it British! I just love the galloping bass and drums on this one, really does feel like full gallop on horseback.

[@christym1974]

@@mikephillips8810 according to AncestryDNA I’m 23% English and every time I hear this song I feel those genes calling. You are right I’m on horseback and I’m holding the Union Jack flag at full charge!

[@ChicagoTRS]

Slayer - Angel of Death, is the song about concentration camps.

[@bradygage1846]

Lex is the bomb!!! Keep on rocking!!!

[@gregcampbell8069]

I saw Iron maiden in concert in Connecticut. At the infinity theater. It was an amazing show!!!!

[@nicholasconnolly8141]

Come on guys, this song is about a significant era in YOUR nations history!!

[@slainteron4027]

If it wasn't for Iron Maiden and School House Rock I would have never passed High School History or English

[@BROU-bb2uc]

👍

[@RedLP5000S]

I love that these two love Maiden. 🤘🏻🎸

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

Great video guys keep it up! Their song Flight of Icarus is another great one from their catalogue.

[@berniemargolis4288]

In elementary school in the '70s, I was fed this idea that the Europeans landed in a "New World" filled with savages and wilderness. According to those history books, they did the continent a favor by taming the savages and bringing them civilization. This was further reinforced by the Cowboy-Indian conflicts that were so prominent in the westerns that were frequently airing on the weekends. Hearing this song for the first time in middle school made me realize that there is a completely different side to this story that had been completely neglected by our schoolbooks. I remember a schoolmate bringing this up in social studies class and my school teacher (who was one of the nicest ladies I've ever met) awkwardly acknowledging that there was, in fact more to this story than what our schoolbook was presenting.

[@michaelkulis6008]

There’s always three sides to a story between two opponents. The third is the truth.

[@virtualsnake1994]

@@michaelkulis6008 the middle ground?

[@LordEriolTolkien]

One of the very few 'political' songs in the Maiden repertoire. Up The Irons \m/

[@Ty_Ranus]

Very few?! 😂

[@jmhaces]

@@Ty_Ranus Yeah, didn't you know that songs based on historical themes only count as political when they talk about stuff that happened in your own country? 😂

[@LordEriolTolkien]

@@jmhaces Not my country, not Maiden's country. I said 'political' because current american climate. I say political because of Americas current success in making such historical events 'political' in current day. The Trooper doesn't really annoy the Crimeans, and Aces High doesn't really upset the Germans, but Americans are a bit sensitive about 'raping the women and wasting the men', historically speaking, wouldn't u say?

[@metalphobos3632]

First cd I ever bought with my own money. Grade 6, Mr. B's class. Before school starts I buy Number of the Beast off a grade 8 student for 5 bux. I sit it on my desk all day staring at it, blown away by the art. Can't wait to get home and listen to it. The rest is history. Pick up drums in 96, start bands, make albums, tour and before I know it I'm 40. Man time flies, but this brings the best memories back. Love seeing your reactions.

[@richardyeagerjr8200]

Lex is turning into a "Rocker" l like watching how she gets into the music. Lots of energy and she seems to be having fun. She would have went to many shows I'm sure of she grew up in that era. 😁

[@andymcbam]

Been waiting for this!

[@raymondrocha797]

Love the rabbit hole into Maiden!

[@julienielsen4462]

I had this cassette tape back in the day great music.

[@JohnMacphersonAllan]

I love this band they just get better and better! I saw them here in Australia I think 1983 with Bruce on lead vocals, I think one of the orginal singers lives here in Australia.

[@dberta4393]

Saw Iron Maiden in concert many times in the 80's, they put on a very theatrical show, amazing

[@awbree]

Run To the Hills is always a good one live. Maiden crowds always sing along but this one really stands out when they hit the chorus. Tens of thousands of people belting out that chorus always gives me chills. The Rock n Rio video is a good one to check out.

[@digitalx9860]

Oh it was, I seen them live 30 yrs ago and it was awesome!

[@EsoxLucius21]

Ok. So you put several videos out in a day. Different clothes and hairstyles. LOVE the work you two put into a great reaction channel.

[@michaelleake6508]

I was lucky enough to see Iron Maiden 3 times in Detroit. All as an opening act. Each time this song was epic!!!! I love the 80s!!!!

[@pricebusters1966]

15 years old, upstate new york, doing bong hits at Joey Simmons house, when mtv still played music, that drum beat came on the TV. 6 kids trying to fit through the door at once, slipped and broke my finger. Things you never forget. Just like david Lee Roth said " damn good times"

[@keithmyers5328]

You guys are correct. This song, like most of Iron Maiden, are telling stories. Stories of a battle, or genocide(such as this one of the Native Americans), or a struggle or perseverance. I've seen almost every metal band since the 80's that's been worth seeing, and yes, Lex, you would love seeing them live. Their stage show props help tell the stories, also. Greatest live band I've ever seen...

[@bugvswindshield]

8th grade....heck ya! Loved this song! Still love this band 40+ years later.

[@habfan3527]

WOW you guys listen to so much genres. I'm amazed.

[@natraan]

Lex is gonna love Queensryche, Helloween, Savatage, and bands like that.

[@dandiscer1373]

Every once in awhile there are HEROs. Then there are the one in a million LEGENDS.....THEN...there is the bass...GOD...Steve Harris. There is no Iron Maiden without him.

[@longfootbuddy]

i always imagined iron maiden sitting around watching tv and writing songs about whatever they were watching or reading about.. they even wrote a song called quest for fire after watching the movie quest for fire, that tells the story word for word

[@atticusfinch4687]

I was in San Antonio in 2009 or so during Thanksgiving walking around downtown. There was a street festival going on and I heard a live band playing the Trooper. I walked over and it was sone 10-11 year old kids playing. Then they broke into Run To The Hills after that. I videoed most of it. Very cool to see people still discovering this music. I saw the original Iron Maiden open up for Judas Priest at Sam Houston Coliseum in 1980 on the British Steel Tour. Iron Maiden had just released the Killers album

[@shawnsmith4509]

Love this channel you guys have , going through and liking as much as I can. You guys should give frampton a listen.

[@hozae3964]

the bass just rips into another frkn wrld

[@DM-bk2sw]

Lex has the sweetest smile. Nice job

[@goldenruletv7301]

I saw Iron Maiden in 82 Piece of Mind tour....incredible show....