Iron Maiden - Run to the Hills (REACTION!)

[@joram144]

Maiden has a lot of songs referring to historical events, literature, mythology, etc. They're the ones who opened my mind to a lot of those subjects in school. Alexander the Great, Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Trooper, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, To Tame a Land, Brave New World, Children of the Damned...... Many more songs. Awesome band and song writing!

[@eyeq7730]

Another Historic tune you forgot to mention was '22 Acacia Avenue', well it was historic for the band members :)

[@JoeVideoed]

@@eyeq7730 Don't forget their air war songs: "Aces High" & "Tailgunner".

[@dokevil5315]

i thought i read somewhere that Bruce Dickinson is actually a professor of history

[@erikguidotti8640]

I dont think To Tame a Land would fall under historical. It is based on the Frank Herbert novel Dune. Now that would be good to point out how they incorporate literay references (same with Murders in the Rue Morgue, Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Brave New World). Historical Maiden songs (oddly enough, majority are Bruce Dickinson era songs). In addtion to Run to the Hills: Invaders (Viking conquest of the British Isles), Aces High, Paschendale, Monsegure, Tears of the Clown (about Robin Williams suicide and depression), The Trooper, Alexander the Great, Tail Gunner, The Clansman (about the fight for Scottish independence in the 1500s, not about the Klan), These Colors don't Run, The Longest Day (Normandy invasion, 6 June 1944), Empire of the Sun, Death of the Celts, Darkest Hour (the battle of Dunkirk in World War II). I may have missed a few. Bruce Dickinson's degree is in History.

[@ljdsam]

@@dokevil5315 He has a degree in History and an honorary musical doctorate.

[@brentnorton1602]

Iron Maiden is the Cliff Notes of history for all us metal heads.

[@dohoeijmans2432]

Yup

[@SeanHiruki]

Same with Saxon and Sabaton

[@bigfatno]

Iced Earth can be put in that category as well.

[@leatherandtactel]

They sound a bit woke.

[@bigfatno]

@@leatherandtactel I've been watching them for about four years, and not once did I think they sounded woke. I wouldn't watch if they were woke.

[@tonymcfarlane4748]

Alice Cooper once referred to Iron Maiden as "Proper Metal"

[@Vegaroth]

Aces High is what you're looking for, if you're into more history-related songs. They put you in a cockpit of a plane during the war.

[@mwbrada]

I used to have a poster of Eddie on my bedroom door, flying a Spitfire, ❤Aces High

[@raulz888]

Aces High is my go to Maiden song. It's on every workout playlist I have ever made. Would love to see this reacted to.

[@sowhatrecords681]

So true dude

[@MisterMacky]

Jump in the cockpit and start up the engines 🤘

[@spchetan11]

Meh. Stop recommending them same style songs and from the first 3-4 albums. In 5 years its all people have been doing and they haven't gotten past the first 3-4 albums yet which is such a shame. And they don't even like the style of this early era

[@tbmike23]

His voice is something else entirely. Its no wonder so many opera singers do metal reactions, when songs like this exist.

[@JROCK179]

The funny thing about fans of this era of metal is that we love this style of production. Modern production can sound stale and too safe.

[@1848revolt]

I mean they are still making albums and touring. Geezers that they are. They are the rolling stones of metal.

[@gungriffen]

Almost all of Maidens songs are History based.

[@aarononon]

Yeah, probably half of the songs with Bruce Dickinson are historical based. Aces High is the next one you should do! Avoid Alexander the Great though lol

[@krisskriss1223]

No. They are many songs about movies , books or fictionnal characters

[@simian01]

​@@aarononon Alexander the Great's lyrics sound like they came straight from Steve's GCSE notebook. The instrumental section in the middle is amazing, though.

[@lutfimakarim8258]

Even Charlot the Harlotte?

[@keefriff99]

@@simian01 Yeah, the lyrics are like Cliff’s Notes history. I appreciate Steve’s interest, but there’s often not a lot of depth.

[@lolaarcana]

Fun fact, my local brewery does a beer called the Trooper with Bruce, who has a History masters degree, can fly planes, wrote a book, is an honorary citizen of Sarajevo due to helping during the siege, has some honoury degrees and survived cancer (on his tongue) then when back to singing with a range of around 4 octaves.

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

To me this is an ESSENTIAL, HEAVY METAL CLASSIC from the 80's, One of my all time favorite IRON MAIDEN songs

[@natemurray311]

It's crazy how everybody's so different... I love Iron Maiden but had it ust been this song I would have avoided them like the plague. I do not like this song at all. But I'm sure there are songs I love people don't like...

[@wendideleoncampbell4174]

Yes🎉

[@johnbubbaloo436]

Most of Iron Maiden's lyrics are based on heavy subjects such as history, war, literature, philosophy, mythology and religion. One of the things I enjoy about them the most.

[@PuppyMonsters]

This is one of my favorite Maiden songs due to the amazing drumming by Clive Burr. Just love it.

[@bigfatno]

Love the Clive Burr reference! Cheers!

[@user-dz9mm3jm9m]

RIP Clive Burr

[@osama81m77]

Ryan & George, I must say that you are the epitome of great broadcast reactions for music bands. I have come across several reactors, but none can compare to your exceptional reviews. Whenever I stumble upon an Iron Maiden video reaction, I immediately click to watch it, as I am confident that I will receive an honest critique, regardless of whether you enjoyed the song or not. Thank you for your outstanding work! Up the irons

[@nickg1635]

Iron Maiden songs are so epic. They put you in the story. Great story telling. Also Wasted Years is another great song

[@stevenwilliams2617]

its funny as a teen listening to iron maiden my parents thought it was garbage, i said no there is a deeper message a thought behind it, its tough to hear but its there . they laughed at me. now here i am 40 years later it took this long for others to appreciate the beauty of songs like this.

[@king_ziltch]

Iron Maiden was My first ever concert back in 1985 on the World Slavery Tour and I'll never forget it. Seen them again on their next tour Somewhere in Time.. Just a killer live band 🤟

[@gangstaboogie718]

The Trooper is a song based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854, which took place during the Crimean War, and inspired by Lord Tennyson's 1854 poem of the same name.

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

i saw them live last year and it is the greatest show i have seen and likely ever will see. incredible.

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

damn i can’t believe this was 2 years ago lmao

[@agamersdiary1622]

Damn bro

[@daemonmustaine]

Memories re-shaken .... up the IRONS, the early years!

[@neo21b21b]

up the Irons !

[@vonbass1300]

Iron Maidens sound is Steve Harris' galloping bass, he is fantastic. I think the best way to listen to them now is in their live videos. It shows the excitement that you would get from their music when we first heard it all those years ago. Something like Fear of the dark live in Rio shows the power of the band. All those fans, a lot if not most, not English speakers but still singing every line of every Maiden song is very cool to see. You guys might like the stuff they did after this, Wasted years, somewhere in time, can I play with madness, the evil that men do,

[@gianthills]

the galloping thing was stolen from sabbath and maiden used it too much.

[@mikem.7921]

​@@gianthills Why are you lying 😅 maiden created this style of music

[@Fixxer315]

Fear in the Dark is a song that has to be heard live, especially with the crowd, not only singing with the song, but singing to the main riff.

[@gianthills]

@@mikem.7921 sure , kid. 😂

[@williamstamper442]

I'm 54 and this song hit me hard when I first heard it. On a side note for humor, I was aboard my buddy Danny's boat/yacht... It was the cleanest boat in the boat club and all the teakwood work was done my his own self. It was the party boat in all of the Ford Yacht Club on Grosse Ille Michigan. Taylor Time was the name. Danny's wife, Lori and her brother Jimmi... We were all best friends at one time. Lori and Jimmy lived next door to where my daughter lived (I co-parented my daughter's whole life and she turned 18 this year and graduated high school with honors). Jimmy got me a job as a forklift mechanic and he was my supervisor. We got along like brothers. It was 2004 I believe... 4th of July weekend.. we all set off up the Detroit river, across lake st clair, up the river there headed to a town port named St Clair michigan. Jimmy installed the KILLER sound system in the boat and the vessel was Always operated up top from the bridge, never from down below. We blasted any and all kinds of music the whole time that boat was in motion and half the time when it was docked. We were like the 3 brothers on the bridge with Danny at the wheel of his own boat. Jimmy asked for requests as we entered that port. I requested this song. Jimmi said "I've never had iron maiden requested... Let's go!" He turned that system to ear bleed levels and we slowly motored into that slip... He followed it up with a bunch of kid rock from devil without a cause which was still the thing at the time. Once we tied down at the dock we had a freaking crowd

[@razvanmazilu6284]

Iron Maiden has quite a few songs inspired by historical events or by classic literature. Aces High depicts the Battle of Britain from the perspective of an RAF Spitfire pilot. The Trooper is set during the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War and, more specifically, is inspired by the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade by Tennyson. Alexander the Great is pretty self explanatory. Murders in the Rue Morgue is based on a short story be Edgar Allan Poe. Rime of the Ancient Mariner is based on a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Paschendale is about one of the bloodiest battles of WWI. Empire of the Clouds is about the British airship R101 which crashed on its maiden (pun not intended) voyage and was actually deadlier than the Hindenburg disaster. This is just an incomplete list, to give some context. There are plenty others. They also did a lot of songs inspired by science fiction :) Bottom line Iron Maiden are great musical storytellers.

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

You did beat me to the punch! Good work.

[@BlackieNuff]

They also covered a lot of pop culture stuff like TV shows and movies ; The Prisoner, The Fugitive, Where Eagles Dare, The Number Of The Beast (inspired by one of Steve Harris' nightmares after seeing The Omen), and more. They do it all.

[@savatagedsoul]

One of my all time favorite bands. I’ve seen them several times live and they’ve never let up. 🤘🏻

[@Gr8gg787]

Maiden is a band that gets better with more listens, so much going on

[@charlestourneur7862]

Bruce Dickinson owns a massive collection of war memorabilia. Tanks, planes, everything. Worth looking up.

[@aceofspadez1111]

The greatest thing about Iron Maiden is their storytelling ability and how their music sets the stage. It's glorious at some points. Aces High, Run To the Hills, The Trooper, Killers, Murders in the Rue Morgue.... So many. And yes, they are by far my favorite "New Wave of British Heavy Metal" bands. My first album I ever bought was Iron Maiden, Powerslave. P.S. I just got to see them live last year in Concord, CA with my 2 adult daughters!! (I'm 52) Love the channel, guys!

[@CiupiKiller632]

I would love to see you guys react to Paschendale, it's such an amazing song from their 2000 era.

[@patogonzalezsalinas]

Alexander the great is a great song, great lyrics and such a great groove, one of my all time favorites, mid tempo, breaks have all. Would be a great pick. Greetings from Viña del Mar, Chile.

[@sebastianschilling7337]

🇨🇱 ❤ !!

[@willthomas2310]

I wish someone would request that, or however the process is. Unfortunately, it will probably be a long time

[@danielkucera2313]

Iron Maiden - Caught somwhere in time Try this guys, it'll blow your minds. And Im 100% sure it won't sound flat to you ;) Btw awesome reaction, thank you🤘

[@stevenhacker500]

Love the channel guys, been on since Holy Wars. Try Stone the Crow by Down, wont be dissapointed.

[@stevenhacker500]

Also, for another try on Mastodon...Crack the Skye (the title track of the album) Deep track where the drummer sings with some great harmonies

[@joram144]

Stone the Crow would be a great one for them to groove to.

[@skeletor68]

Love that track but the Phil Anselmo warning has to apply, as much as I have loved his music.

[@The-Punnkk]

sucks

[@Rojomanzana438]

@@skeletor68 what warning?!

[@danielkelley9861]

Live versions are the way to go with Maiden. Anything off Flight 666 sounds great. You guys should do Fear of the Dark for your next Iron Maiden song

[@JimiMitchell]

Indeed you guys be sure to check out the live stuff. It gets really intense especially with the audience interaction \m/

[@troywilkinson160]

Go studio first then live. The live isn’t always up to snuff.

[@Psymonkee]

Get yourselves tickets for the new tour & have your minds blown :)

[@CaduMarques]

Guys, Iron Maiden is my number one band. Please, don't be afraid of speak your mind and bless us with your consistent analysis. It's not sarcasm, I really appreciate your reactions. I fully got your point and furthermore you're not trying to play for the crowd, pretending you like Iron Maiden. We can see your respect for the band and we understand that it's not for you. Keep it real guys!

[@7of9RebelHarborth]

Can’t deny the talent. I’m not a big Maiden fan, but they’re talented.

[@Jaageful]

Imagine being 15 years old and hearing this song for the first time in the 80's. Yep, it will have an impact in your soul.

[@jeffreysteiner5006]

Iron Maiden are at the middle of their current tour right now. Just played Finland. Still putting it down since 1975. !

[@SuperKopros]

Gotta go with others suggesting “Wasted Years” that song has been in my top 10 all time favs since I 1st heard it.

[@vexdemyous5390]

Steve Harris' playing is unique. That 8th/16th gallop beat is just a great driving bassline and wasn't really seen much around the same time. Even if you guys aren't really fans, I respect that you guys give it a fair chance and are legitimately objective even if it isn't for you.

[@thepiratecats801]

Do Phantom of the Opera from the first album. My favourite song of all time.

[@mathewerenberger7275]

Fun fact, they've had a few Boeing planes. That they would take on tour, that was often piloted by the lead vocalist.

[@jte5783]

This tune just sticks in your head.

[@richpeltier9519]

Paul's songs (first 2 albums) were little horror stories, set to music. Bruce is a student of history, among other things. And yes, he loves to be blunt and blow minds. History, literature and philosophy are recurring themes for his songs. This is pretty much their "POP" song. Definitely got the most air play, back in the day. Maiden was hands down one of the most influential bands of the 80's metal scene. Everyone stole from them, even bands that talked shit about them. One of the hardest working, most ethically conscious and influential bands in recorded music history. And they're better live.

[@Ronfost89]

Everything you said about Bruce is actually about Steve Harris.

[@mikenastasi8927]

This was not a pop song. It was released in 1982, a year before Metallica's 1st album. Most bands were not playing at this tempo.

[@sportsmom165]

Steve considered Flight of Icarus to be a "pop" song.

[@Essex626]

@@Ronfost89 Also what he said about Paul. Steve Harris has always written almost every Maiden song.

[@Ronfost89]

@@Essex626 Pretty much, I think Bruce has solo credit for 3 songs and the rest (only like 10 more) are all partial credit.

[@bekajako5096]

Listen the Paschendale by them

[@NihilistCrab]

Paschendale is easily one of the best Iron Maiden songs imo - you guys should 100% give it a listen

[@talfin]

I've always said it and I will continue saying it. They should do 2 minutes to midnight.

[@talfin]

This definitely didn't age well lol!

[@flipjupiter1]

"Put them, in the iron maiden" "Excellent!!!"

[@boo5ta38]

Back in 1990, when I was 14, I decided to buy my first metal album because I saw this song on TV. What a ride.

[@azzajames7661]

Brothers, the Basslines in Iron Maidens songs are completely bad arse, as Steve Harris is a God😜 Up the mighty Irons!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@arxandrez83]

Iron Maiden have always been great story tellers with their songs, especially historical themes 🤟🤟🤟

[@ladyvader139]

The live version of The Clansman, and Fear of the Dark are great. Their live albums are 🔥

[@d.k.9511]

The clansman to me is theyre best song. So underrated.

[@metalfanatics666]

So it is and the best idea is to watch the Live Videos, but Not the old ones, only the Videos from the last 20 years

[@justinatest9456]

I just typed the same for The Clansman, then I saw someone beat me to it... by two years. Oh Okay. So... how's that DeLorean running?

[@iraspencer7879]

Dude check out the Days of Future Past concert videos of the last few days. They're finally playing Alexander the Great live and it's incredible. I can't wait to see them next year when the tour hits the US

[@481216Dragon]

I still think Ghost of the Navigator is better with the Rock in Rio version. That whole live album is a masterpiece and was the first I listened to

[@BlackMarketHoney]

I can recommend Infinite dreams for decent production quality and an amazing song. Also Powerslave and the Clairvoyant are great songs and have that groove that you like.

[@TheRealTomLauda]

Do Infinite Dreams from the album Seventh Son of The Seventh Son, one of their greatest album. It's a concept album, telling a story in chapters with each song. Musically, might be more of your alley.

[@mvd3517]

I was learning more about historical events from Maiden then from school growing up.

[@richardjohanson2481]

The first two albums with Paul Di’Anno are raw, punk-ish and ground breaking for the time. I encourage you to give them a listen.

[@criticalmass8]

I prefer Paul over Bruce, but they both brought the thunder.

[@gregorygoldstein725]

Killers!!!

[@roddow612]

Women in Uniform is one of my favorite Maiden songs.

[@samitpaudel7886]

Try phantom of the opera by maiden. You guys will love it for its breakdowns and changes.

[@realninja75]

I was lucky enough to see Maiden on their tour last October. The energy from the band and the crowd was insane.

[@tjdelio]

Aces High is from the perspective of a Royal Air Force pilot during the Battle of Britain. The Trooper is based upon the Tennyson's poem The Charge of the Light Brigade.

[@boschman4335]

The lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, was a history major in uni (university) in England before joining the band. It is really hard to get into uni as a brit. Iron Maiden is the BEST METAL BAND EVER! I get the production issues; I feel the same. But their music, over 44+ years, is the best metal ever. I hope you listen to more and learn to love Maiden. Try Aces High next. WW II historical, short, and rocking!

[@danielbeotich1664]

I was 6 years old when this came out and it was a big hit in Australia.....i used to love listening to this hyped up on red cordial and running amok 😂😂😂....never really got into them as I got older but fun memories 🙂

[@DerInspektor]

This was the first maiden song I got stuck in my head. I was in 8th grade, 14 years old and bought the number of the beast in 04, the artwork is still great. Maiden should have keep Derek Riggs and someone like Martin Birch.

[@metalfanatics666]

3 days ago the started the New World Tour in Laibach (Slowenien, before they were in croatia, split to prepare for the tour 2023), IT is nearly sold out and the Motto is the 80ies, the Somewhere in Time Tour and Album and the New Album, Past and Future. The play 5 New Live Songs and 2 Songs, the never played before (Alexander, the Great), or only one Time 1986/87 (Caught Somewhere in Time), the Show seems to be amazing and i will See them in 5 weeks and every Day i am happy about it. To watch a spoiler live video is forbidden to me. The Setlist is completly different to last year....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kevinlong9708]

This was the song that really showed Bruce's vocal range and uniqueness and got me listening to them. Huge fan forever now!

[@stevenhacker500]

Also, Mastodon - Crack the Skye...they deserve another try. Drummer sings, deep story about astral projection, Rasputin and the Drummer's (Brann Dailor) sister Skye who committed suicide at age 14. Also killer vocal harmonies and solo

[@aarononon]

You must have missed the part where Lost in Vegas got friendly with Brann 😂. They're fans now

[@chriscoote2690]

Last Baron

[@mikehelmer7574]

You guys should try "2 minutes to midnight" more great writing and musically might be more up your alley. Title refers to the Doomsday Clock.

[@drumaticpageofmusic4148]

I feel like anything off Powerslave might be more up their alley Edit: I forgot the did Rime of the Ancient Mariner and didn’t dig it, so my comment aged like milk 🤣

[@poneal666]

@Mike Helmer they actually did do 2 Minutes to Midnight a while back. Didn't grab them, which is a shame, 'cause it's my favorite Iron Maiden track. But Ryan and George keep it real. They can appreciate the skill and passion involved even if it doesn't appeal to them personally, and I appreciate that. It's okay not to like something and I get that.

[@EightPieceBox]

I appreciate that you guys will say when you don't like a song. I think most reaction channels just say they love everything or don't upload when they didn't like the song.

[@tbizzy3606]

A lesson in every song, they saved me a couple of times when I was in School.

[@leafdude70]

'Wasted Years' is the jam!

[@8tchtrain]

Wrathchild with their first vocalist Paul Di'Anno is a must. He has a different approach and style than Bruce Dickenson that a lot of Maiden fans prefer.

[@IainJChrist]

Yeah I can really stomach the Bruce Maiden, it's too much and Maiden fans can be a bit much too. Wrathchild strips that away, a lot tougher sound.

[@DrawkD2]

Mosr prefer? Could not be more wrong.

[@TomTomTom87]

@@DrawkD2 He never said "most"

[@stuffyouotterlistento1461]

They listened to "Wrathchild". Apparently something went wrong with the recording of the reaction or something, so they never released it, but the fact that they never said anything about how they felt about the song leads me to believe that they didn't have an overly positive reaction to it. Sadly, they didn't listen to "The Ides of March" as intro to it, which I think makes it hit a lot harder when it comes in, but that ship has sailed.

[@danno4235]

​@@IainJChrist I agree

[@christopherl4645]

"Almost like mimicking the galloping horses.." YES!!

[@jeffreysteiner5006]

I first saw Maiden for my 12th birthday at Radio City Music Hall Jan 19th, ‘85. First ever concert. My father was a mostly quiet and reserved man. He noticed how much I was into them, I asked him if we could go see them, and he said “ok”. That’s some Above and beyond Dad effort. God bless him. And God bless all of you’s too. Up The Irons!

[@riddhimanmedhi99]

This is one of their simpler but trademark songs. Fantastic live, just incredible energy. But I’m more a fan of their more complex compositions like Hallowed be Thy Name, Ancient Mariner etc

[@number9434]

Stranger in a Strange Land from Somewhere in Time has a nice moderate bouncy pace that might be your type of groove. It might just edge your playlist.

[@Killerofdemons666]

Yes

[@noalterna77]

I'm agree and it's my favourite maiden's song

[@maiden2314]

The beauty of Iron Maiden songs is the bass offering a softness to dynamic guitar playing, dynamite drum playing and melodic singing by the incomparable operatic Bruce Dickinson. You should check out one song from each of their albums that you haven't covered. And there are many. While examining these other songs you can compare Steve Di'Anno and Blaze Bayley, the other two singers from the post-1980 Iron Maiden era.

[@stevenattias1803]

I have seen Iron Maiden 13 times. Epic live shows.

[@quintonworden6318]

Id say a majority of Iron Maiden's lyrics are based on historical events, literary work or philosophical interpretations of war, almost folksy in how well they tell a clear story. Absolutely an incredible live band even to this day, they have great stage energy and some of the coolest stage setups Ive seen to match the song being played. Probably a better live band than recorded honestly, they definitely have a distinct songwriting style they like to stick to so the visuals really add to the experience.

[@insulani]

I'm with you, lads. I know Maiden are big and I respect them for that but they never grabbed me that much. Being a prog fan I like the longer songs like Rhyme, Alexander the Great and I think Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is their best. Lyrics wise they are geniuses.

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

The drum in the chorus just hits!!! I think I was watching this video in 5th, or 6th grade on MTV

[@MrToband]

Steve Harris is the MAN, how does he not have carpal tunnel?, just non stop for the whole song. He's superhuman or something.

[@wfgstevedavis1]

Love you guys. You'll never understand Iron Maiden without experiencing their first two albums. Paul Di'anno, the original singer, brought a soulful vibe to the group, which was a perfect blend of bluesy grit and heavy metal. They caught the world off guard in 1980. Love Bruce, but no way to replace the pained and soulful sound of DiAnno. The whole band was a bit more raw and organic. Do yourselves and us the pleasure of picking apart the first album, take a taste, Up the Irons!❤

[@johnklein6040]

Well said my man the 1st 2 maiden albums in my mind are the best

[@johnmccormack956]

I definitely agree. Di'anno era Maiden will be much more to Ryan's and George's taste than their later albums.

[@SparksofOhio]

Wasted Years should be your next Iron Maiden review, it’s a flat out jam from beginning to end. Also, Aces High should be reviewed as well. 🤘🤘😎

[@thunderspike1892]

Last album with great drummer Clive Burr. He later recorded with different bands. Including Desperado. A band that also had Dee Snider from Twisted Sister and former Gillan guitarist Bernie Tormé in the band. Was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the 90's. Iron Maiden did some concerts and events to fund Burr like they helped out former singer Paul Di'Anno when he needed a heart surgery. Burr died in 2013 age 56. Spent a lot of years in a wheelchair

[@qtheband751]

For fun, google “Iron Maiden Eddie.” Eddie is their mascot and arguably the most famous mascot in rock history. He’s on every Iron Maiden album cover and has evolved over the years.

[@Infinifry55]

Gotta do Childhood's End, one of their best songs

[@ruet.]

Of course, I love the popular Maiden tunes but the good stuff is deeper. "To Tame a Land", "Die With Your Boots On", "Flash of the Blade", "Powerslave", 'Back in the Village", 'Still Life".

[@athanasioskostopoulos9731]

Amen!

[@scooterreacts1822]

Iron Maiden = PLAYLIST!!!... This song from 40yrs ago.

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Great song!! Live must be awesome.

[@mangysauce8318]

Paul D'anno Iron Maiden reaction would be a dream come true ya'll, anyone else?🖐

[@xburkbx]

It's interesting to observe, the way Iron Maiden doesn't click with yall. The uptempo galloping rhythm just seems to leave yall cold. I'd think it was the fantasy elements, but you both dig Dio, so it's not that. I'd bet it's the theatricality of the vocals as much as anything, since a number of those type of singers didn't seem to resonate either.

[@ruet.]

They are listening to the wrong maiden songs.

[@AdeptSnake]

I think that's a spot on analysis. I love Maiden but they're quite corny at times and Dickinson is one of those vocalists where you're either going to be okay with it or totally turned off. Maiden is also one of those bands with a massive discography and people are very much fans of a certain selection of songs--everybody's being different.

[@Alarik52]

The touring is how i was introduced to them. Amazing stage show.

[@ferox965]

Maiden live is truly something to behold.

[@roberthaines1227]

Iron Maiden is a thinking person’s metal. A lot of their music is based on history, literature, mythology, movies. They introduced me to a lot of things that I dove into and learned about. I’m a lifelong student.

[@brianelkins8604]

Yes they are big on history. They got a lot of songs based on history. In fact they are all and all a very intellectual band. They got song based on mythology, classic novels, and all kinds of shit like that. That's one of the reasons they are my favorite band. I am really big into a lot of the same topics they right about. If you like the history aspect you should checkout Alexander the great off of their Somewhere in time album. The band for some reason was never very proud of that album but it is the favorite album of most of their fans. In fact, the tour they are on at this moment is very much centered around the Somewhere in time album because the fans pushed for it and they love their fans. And they have never played Alexander the great live until this tour because the fans have been begging for it. That is pretty much what lead to the entire tour. But if you checkout the song checkout the studio version. It's been about 40 years since they recorded the song and having never done it live they have had to go back and relearn it. So it's not quite on par with the album version. But they get it better every time they play it.

[@jefsat7761]

Alexander the Great got me a LOT of extra credit.. knowing the dates.. and even quoting what his dad said to him before he died.

[@CalfCruncher]

Iron Maiden is all about history. ACES high- battle of Britian, trooper- the charge of the light brigade, Alexander the great!!!

[@happrah]

You are always going to the pure Iron Maiden stuff. To appreciate a band you need to listen to the more crowd appealing tunes like Fear of the dark and Dance of Death. These 2 I bet all my money that you will love.

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Whether you dig maiden or not they influenced just about everything metal in the 80's....

[@brheinfeldt]

"Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" was originally written in 1797-1798, released in 1798, and is the longest major poem written by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Iron Maiden stays fairly true to the original through their musical imagery. Rush holds true, similarly with their song, "Xanadu." I was able to have both of these songs played during my highschool English class to demonstrate how Rock'n'Roll / Heavy Metal music can relate to History and Poetry. My teacher was thoroughly impressed!

[@germantoenglish898]

Bruce the singer is a qualified commercial pilot and they have their own Boeing 747 which they have used to transport their gear and tour in. The guy is a legend.

[@house9Tube]

Time for ‘Disposable Heroes’ by Metallica 🤘

[@stubbzzz]

I think you guys would actually like “Wasted Years”. it doesn’t gallop, has a super cool guitar part, and is as catchy as any Boston song. 2 Minutes 2 Midnight is also super catchy. The Evil that Men do, does the gallop, but that song is just so bad ass, I have to recommend it anyway.

[@dathorndike4908]

I loathe most remasters. Maiden has always done their very well, preserving the integrity of the original recordings

[@danzemacabre8899]

Iron Maiden was one of my history teachers in high school.