IRON MAIDEN!! 🎵 Wasted Years Reaction

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[@F13thvoorhees]

Lex, saying her heartbeat is an Iron Maiden guitar solo, instantly checkmating the cynicism of fans everywhere 😂👏👏

[@kayakuprising5914]

#truth!

[@bschuler6216]

Word Up🤘

[@maplevilla9258]

Right on

[@RowdyGrunt]

Damn

[@Frostrazor]

Fk the cynics. Lex is golden!

[@zweetvoeten]

This is one of the most iconic metal songs ever written for me.

[@nihilist1680]

It's not written for you.

[@neinstein-says]

@@nihilist1680 pedant..

[@James-hh1lq]

Not really metal tho

[@christophersmith2662]

@@James-hh1lq in the 80's

[@James-hh1lq]

@@christophersmith2662 somewhere in time wss fill of synthesised tunes . Dont even ask about modern maiden zzzzz

[@Nurazor]

"Somewhere in Time" is one of the best Iron Maiden albums.. beginning to end!

[@TedBrogan]

Best album artwork of all time, too.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

It is the Blade Runner of Maiden albums

[@StuJee1]

Really? I always thought it was pants 😂

[@AGB_OG]

Beginning to End!!! Every song is amazing!!! Not too many albums exist like that

[@213Slaytanic]

Totally agree

[@ricktilden2075]

This song is about the life on the road as a metal band and being away from home. A masterpiece

[@Rowlph8888]

It's way deeper than that. It's lives biggest battle,Not giving into resentment, and self-pity, keeping your mind active in the present and able to take advantage of opportunity, instead of taking sad indulgence, in reimagining the past, which gets the dopamine levels flowing, on a superficial, momentary basis, but is counter-productive to having a successful future life

[@metalmike570]

And yet it still relates to anyone that listens to the lyrics. It relates to many peoples lives.

[@annaoswald5943]

Monks meditate, Lex finds her internal vibration through an Iron Maiden guitar solo. Lex: "That is the epitome of the undertone of my existence." Your thoughts always fascinate.

[@drServitis]

Lex had a mixed up child-hood. She grew up everywhere, including Germany, American military child. All of us have metal in our souls because of it!

[@bschuler6216]

Awesome🤘!

[@LordEriolTolkien]

@@drServitis mother was a teacher too, if I am correct in my understanding. So clearly educated beyond the norm, simply via exposure and osmosis

[@drServitis]

@@LordEriolTolkien I'd like to know more of Brad's story too. They're both very intelligent and grounded people. They should do a Q and A video I think.

[@I.am.Iain-81]

Lex's reaction to hearing Maiden songs for the first time is exactly how we are felt when hearing new Maiden songs. Steve Harris is a wizard on the bass, he always has his own little riff inside the song which most bass players don't. Long live the Irons 🤘🤘

[@zeny7155]

@Bras & Lex Too bad she dropped most Metal for some unkown sad reason! Lexy never got to really explore Yngwie! & Now @Brad After Dark is into it more. Brad was always more of the lyrical one. Love to see him revisit some song he wasn't into as much first time around. Idk who in their right mind called this trash? This is one of their top songs & Very importan measage! Not uncommon for UK bands. More intelligent then most. Redo on early Iron Maiden songs. Love Bruce but Paul was godly! & MUST redo #1= Krokus -Screaming In The Night (with video a must this time❣) & all feel free to add on... Wonder why Lex pulled away? Maybe because masses don't get it? Don't have the extra wrinkley brain to appreciate & understand it? Then people claim it is bad for children. Yet look up Ivy League studies & they proved how intelligent Classic Metal especially is. It lights up many sections of the brain & for children more so. Even in utero they proved it aids in brain development. Thus why 60-70% of Mena (Genius Club) Members prefer Classic (not nu/un) Metal! & Next is Metals cousin, Classical! Look it all up! Many studies & papers written! & *Light up your brains & smoke some Classic Metal instead of the brain killer green! Enjoy all one can whilst can... Take care & be well all💜🤘

[@Sir_Alex]

The best Dickinson years, what a unique voice.... and every time, even after all this years, this solo gives me goosebumps.

[@bonsai67]

This brings me back to a mid-winter Sunday evening, 35 years ago. Sitting in a train, with 2 hours ahead of me, on my way to the army barracks where I was stationed back then. Watching all the street and station lights flash by in the dark as we speed at 80 mph on a cold steel rail road. The cadence is soothing. Got my headset on and plugged in into my walkman. Playing the album Somewhere in Time out loud twice until I reach my destination. And again during the walk from the train station to the barracks in the icy cold dark on the desolated and empty streets. Just me and Iron Maiden.

[@stanrice2121]

That’s awesome dude 🤘

[@jerrylawrence5572]

Thanks for your service and for listening to great music. 👍

[@Martin-id4xp]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@tskwerl]

Up the irons! 🤘 One thing I always recommend when people listen to Maiden is always keep an ear on the bass. Steve Harris is just a beast on the bass. Listen to those bass lines. 😉

[@bevil4aday]

Up the Irons! 🤘

[@MrKiddyidd]

The absolute truth!

[@walterhennerman2061]

He absolutely works that bass in this one for sure

[@markbarker6739]

You cant play lead riffs on a bass guitar Steve Harris; hold my pint

[@philserna3581]

For sure. I got to see them twice in the early and mid 80s. Steve Harris is such a badass.

[@benoitdesrochers4023]

You guys are just AWESOME. I grew up listening to these songs, and seeing you guys discovering them is so nice. Lex is such a metal head, and Brad seems to be comig around ;) Keep it up!

[@drServitis]

BRAD AND LEX ARE THE BEST REACTION TEAM ON KZbin! SMART, ENTERTAINING AND GOOD LOOKING! THEY GOTS IT ALL!

[@darrellwood3913]

Maiden Rules! Up the Irons!

[@ganjiblobflankis6581]

This hovers around my top 5 Maiden tracks. I love the bass work in it.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

When it comes to bass lines, Maiden presents a surfeit of riches. Steve will hafta go down in history as one of The best Metal bassists (and songwriters) of all time

[@kellyhouse4263]

Yes!!! This is one of my favorite songs from Iron Maiden 🤟

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

Guitarist Adrian Smith wrote this track and it reflects a more focused, less bombastic approach for Maiden.

[@seanbarker4610]

Adrian Smith one of Iron Maidens guitarists wrote the song, lyrics and music and also plays the intro. Iron Maiden have always played a variety of songs from the Heavier to lighter songs. If you listen to an entire album of songs you need contrast.

[@ZFlyingVLover]

Adrians solos always sound better than murray's to me

[@arfajob3312]

The best solo on this incredible album is on the song 'Stranger in a Strange Land' - you need to hear it Lex. 'Somewhere in time' was Maiden's 6th studio album and the first time they dabbled with guitar synths. They got some criticism for this but the whole album had a real ethereal quality to its production, mainly the electric guitar sound.

[@mercurymachines4311]

Somewhere in Time is my favourite Iron Maiden Album. Stranger in a Strange land is incredible.

[@TedBrogan]

Alexander The Great helped me in 5th grade! I did a history diorama and got an A!

[@goranilincic2644]

The only "weak" song could be "Deja Vu",maybe.

[@mercurymachines4311]

@@goranilincic2644 totally agree.

[@jasonhaynes2952]

Somewhere in TIme is definitely a top Maiden album. I know many will disagree, but Fear of the Dark is grossly underrated!

[@reverandbigshow8171]

When I first heard this song as a teenager when it came out I didn't realise how much it would mean to me in the years that followed. When things have got hard either through bad luck or my own bad decisions I've always gone back to "Wasted Years" as a pick me up. To help me put everything back into perspective. My hat's off to Adrian Smith for bringing this song to the band!

[@Freakdog66]

I remember listening to this on our tour bus in 87. I was just 20 on my way to the next show. No family or home. Just the 4 other guys in the band. This song brings it back vividly.

[@adrianaslund8605]

This is like the most lyrically uplifting song they've ever made. From a pretty underrated album.

[@deadlyredly1]

You guys rock. Brad is solemn and dedicated in "concentrating" on the music, and Lex is just letting the music flow through her, and rocking the fuck out (while still listening to the message). The fucking perfect couple to react to shit really!!!

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

Been a Iron Maiden fan since 1983 and this is my all-time favorite Maiden song ever!! This song came out in 1986. Bruce Dickinson was 28 years old at that time.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

The first Seven Iron Maiden albums (from late 70's to the beginning of the 90's) are among the best Rock/Metal albums of all time, in my opinion, with only a few poor songs across 7 albums. At the height of their youthful and creative powers. This is from the very middle of that period when they were literally world conquering. It is a momentary vision of that madness and success from within the travelling circus that is tour. It expresses the homesickness and the recognition of the fact that they are in fact at the top of their career... '' Living in the golden years ''

[@JoeR203]

As a guitarist, I have to admit the reason I like Iron Maiden is due to the bass and drums. Now checkout Steelheart. Songs like "Angel Eyes I'll Never Let You Go", "She's Gone", "Can't Stop Me Loving You", "Mama Don't You Cry", "Everybody Loves Eileen".

[@timmorin2304]

Good job you two. I've been a Maiden freak since 1981. Lex you are adorable.

[@unholydriver4987]

So LEX, what you're saying is that guitar solos literally speak to your soul! Me too, but mostly blues guitar, like SRV.

[@ivenstein]

How could anyone not love Lexi! Her reaction on songs like this are so fantastic. It reminds me on me when i heard Iron Maiden about 34 years ago for the first time. Keep on rocking you guys, you are just a super cool and loveley couple and it is fun to watch you. Please react to following songs: Sum 41 - Fat Lip (please watch the official video) Blink 182 - First Date (please watch the official video) Metallica - Fixxxer Cradle of Filth - From The Cradle To Enslave (watch the official uncensored video) Fear Factory - Replica Fear Factory - Lichpin Deftones - Be Quiet and Drive In Extremo - Kompass zur Sonne In Extremo - Küss mich Stuck Mojo - Rising Fozzy - Judas Fozzy - Sane Smashing Pumpkins - Mayonaise Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock Farmer Boys - Here Comes The Pain ... and many more

[@chrisbaldwin5676]

I bought this album the day it was released and this has always been my favorite Iron Maiden song. I've been happy in my minority all this time.

[@themadcow71]

This has always been my favorite Maiden riff. You guys need to do RUSH - 2112

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

And the meek shall inherite the earth.

[@sumeetdhir]

Honestly, you guys should do more old school metal like this. These songs are timeless classics and can never be beat, today or in the future. There is so much joy in seeing you guys discovering pure talent and creativity. I guess it’s the same for you. I don’t see such animated reactions from you’ll on newer metal and other genres.

[@buckeyechad1]

The "undertone of your existence" line made me smile wider than I have in a long time. Thanx

[@davidmastro5406]

A classic Maiden song--rhythm-driven, yet melodic. And with a distinctly positive message. You two are easily the best reaction couple/duo on the Internet.

[@jasonmichaels5796]

I disagree, lex doesn't even read the lyrics half the time an doesn't know what they're trying to get across. An Brad hasn't a clue, most of the time. Just sayin'

[@davidmastro5406]

@@jasonmichaels5796 Lex is clearly concerned primarily with the music, as opposed to the lyrics. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Her intuitive/mystical approach is what makes her reactions so special. And Brad does a commendable job on the other end of the spectrum, where he works to analyze the meanings of the songs, lyrically. They fearlessly tackle genres and subgenres that they are not familiar with, so they both deserve props.

[@jasonmichaels5796]

@@davidmastro5406 props yes, but there not the best, they do an ok job, but they are 3rd or 4th down the list. My opinion, but I know in today's world I'm not allowed to have one.

[@kp-iv2mp]

Wow! Gave me goosebumps too! Same time as you, Lex! 😂 Love how y’all break it down! Keep up the good work!

[@richardbrodbeckbeginninggu7330]

The bass in this is incredible.

[@yekimsrennihs-yhprum2074]

What a song. What a band. The Evil That Men Do is another great choon 👌

[@Rebel-Rouser]

Iron Maiden is my favorite band ever... Saw them 1st when I was 15.. changed my world...seen them live 5 times total.

[@andrewjackson5741]

‘Can I play with madness’ pretty please and thankyou 😂

[@jamesharper3933]

Awesome song, awesome video. Awesome reaction Lex.😁👍

[@patrickperry8951]

My favorite Iron Maiden song and my suggestion the other night

[@d.m.3038]

You've heard the hits, now it's time to check out the true Maiden masterpiece. Rime of the Ancient Mariner (the live version from Flight 666 is even better than the studio version)

[@embraceyourweirdness70]

Completely 100% agree!!! Best song they have!!!

[@TedBrogan]

They really need to do a double reaction. Get the lyrics and studio version into the bloodstream, then they will get even more out of the Flight version. Thats how it worked for me, at least.

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Live After Death's' versión is much better...

[@d.m.3038]

@@TrollingInTheDeep Bruce sounds awful on Live After Death if you ask me. Plus Adrian's solo in Rime on Flight 666 is even better than the studio or Live After Death versions. That tapping section gives me goosebumps every time.

[@snooks5607]

imo songs with minutes long quiet parts with nothing but whispered poetry in it doesn't really lend itself to reaction videos. just my opinion of course it's nothing about the quality of the song just that there's a time and place for things

[@toniobolonio]

Dude the way that solo twists and fucking shreds and then picks up to let out that mighty wail, all during the part where Bruce sings about the purity of the day you find yourself living in, and the solo STILL KEEPS GOING to carry you through the clouds, soaring through the heavens!! That is my ohm too girl! That is my zen!!! That part always creates a deep well of sensation and emotion in the pit of my being it’s fantastical ✨

[@Bodneyblue]

From the same album as this track... "Caught Somewhere In Time",,for the guitar solo.. awesome!...And again from the same album...my fav Maiden track. "Stranger In A Strange Land"..its how I feel.

[@holty2604]

Lex’s reaction and Brads reaction to Lex is the reason I love you guys. Amazing song 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@user-sn4ii9dj5v]

Well said Lex. That guitar just hits the spot in such a perfect way. So inspiring. Just pure joy.

[@vicky00023]

This was absolutely adorable reactions ❤ and also one of my favorite rock sons

[@paulie98vr6]

I have a confession. I love the Devildriver song “Wasted Years” and just now found out it was a cover of this song.

[@severedties100]

This one made my day . Always enjoy your reactions

[@AVARAFIELD]

You guys are a lot of fun to watch!!!Thank you!!!

[@marcushorton5847]

That is my favorite Iron Maiden song. So glad you love it. Awesome!

[@shane6060]

you guy are so young, this is classic music to my generation. THANK YOU! for keeping this music alive. I love you LEX.

[@mercurymachines4311]

Musically and lyrically this is one of my favourite Iron Maiden song and it’s off my favourite Iron Maiden Albums. Great reaction guys.

[@rbloomquist69]

I grew up listening to Iron Maiden. I'm almost 52 and totally get this song

[@Chris-lz1fs]

Lex's expression during the solo reminds me of when I first heard it years ago. And it's still one of my favourite metal/rock songs ever. There's just something about it that has stood the test of time.

[@rythmblood27]

I'm with you Lex! This is one of my favorite Iron Maiden songs.....the music & lyrics together? Killer!

[@bito8202]

Maaaate this and The Thin Line Between Love & Hate are my all time fav maiden songs. SO hyped you picked this one.

[@trinitraveller2592]

Yeah our Metal Maiden is back and killing it with the tee shirt game. I also saw Brad moving to that rhythmic bass session. Great review guys Iron Maiden brings out the best of you 😊

[@patches6309]

From the galloping bass and the layered guitar shredding to the powerful lyrics & message seems to have touched Lex fairly well! Great song, even better reaction!!

[@johnkirkman2849]

Fantastic song fantastic group. Keep rocking guys.🤘🤘

[@SilentBob731]

One of my favourite songs by one of my favourite bands. The speed and precision of Prime Iron Maiden is nearly unparalleled is musical history. Love the channel, love you kids. 👍🤘

[@mattm5416]

They put on some of the greatest concerts during the '80s, they were incredible 80-100k watts blasting in your face. Their stages were elaborately designed. I had backstage passes for their Ft Worth show during this tour.

[@charleslawson4002]

That was the most amazing comment EVER. Lex talking about how a monk feels when they do ouuuum...you spoke what I've felt my whole life.

[@LV515009]

OKAY, SO I HAVE WATCHED ABOUT 40 OR 50 OF YOUR REACTION VIDEOS SO FAR AND I HAVE TO SAY... I LOVE YOU TWO! I LOVE LEX's REACTION TO LIVE VIDEOS AND BRAD IS SO AMAZING ON CATCHING STUFF THAT SOME DON'T CATCH LISTENING TO SOME OF THESE SONGS A MILLION TIMES OVER 40 YEARS. KEEP THESE COMING GUYS, I LOOK FORWARD TO STILL GOING BACK THROUGH YOUR CATALOG AS WELL AS YOUR FUTURE POSTS!

[@fronthorse]

One of my favorite maiden songs.

[@shawnlewis1918]

GREAT analogy Lex.....I think the same thing now too. I'm 51 years old and it's gone so fast I often get caught up in thinking and yearning for the years when I was in my late teens and early 20's and wish I were there again....then I realize that in 20 years I'll give ANYTHING to be just back where I am today.....appreciate EVERY moment of your life no matter the age and nothing wrong with memories but don't let it consume you...live EVERY day like it's your last!

[@720kla]

I saw this tour. Love it. Thank you

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

Yes. I've been waiting for this !!!

[@michael1nagy]

Been a Iron Maiden fan for 40 yrs you guys rock!

[@jasonmanning2060]

The undertone of my existence! Brilliant!

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Straight up Banger! I’ve loved this song since I bought the album, in 80 whatever it was.

[@Van1973Auken]

You know what I like? Two years ago, you would see young people with band t-shirts. You could ask that person to name some songs by that band, and they would fail. I like the fact that people are learning about these great genres, and they are breaking down barriers. Thank you to all of these reaction channels, you are all doing great!

[@aubuilder2b]

Maiden fan from the early years. This song is my favorite from them and I love them all. It’s not a garbage song. Good message.

[@philserna3581]

Brad and Lex are so fun to watch. I love the way they actually let the song play for a while before commenting. Brad likes one part of the song and she likes another. They are sooo exciting to watch. Thanks Brad and Lex. Keep it up. YOUR THE BEST!!!🥰

[@BaptistaMartins1985]

LEX...you are a rock soul! for real...this hits your soul HARD! gratz!

[@Hamchunk1968]

One of my faves. MTV had it on heavy rotation and on Headbanger's Ball. One of the songs popular enough for one of the guitar magazines to write tabs for it, which is how I learned it.

[@213Slaytanic]

Omg! I'm so glad you reacted to this song!! It's one of my favorite songs by Iron Maiden. Check out Stranger in a Strange Land. You won't be disappointed. Fantastic solo in that one too.

[@michaellambert5223]

Iron Maiden been around since early 80’s and never had any radio airplay. That was by their choice, they wanted us to go see em live and buy the records. Which by the way always rock front to back end to end nonstop. It’s album music for sure!!! 🤘😎🤘

[@dawnpatrol700]

When this came out, I thought they'd have their first pop hit. Alas, it was not to be. MTV played it a ton, and MTV had a better playlist than radio anyway

[@leighhorne1670]

This song love is even better live….great reaction guys!

[@Cdog79]

Absolutely amazing song, amazing band!

[@billahler7728]

1:27 The moment he really starts understanding this song!!! The lyrics in this song are relevant for everyone. Ive always loved this song, used to be able to play it. Solo took a while to learn.

[@timsousa5310]

I love you Lex…..you are such a rock and roll Queen!

[@bloodnthuner]

Iron Maiden is considered Power Metal. Though not traditionally "heavy" they sparked a genre where countless other bands would follow and replicate.

[@ryanoconnell7388]

Your comments are on the point guys! 👊I like that Brad appreciates the lyrics as Steve Harris is awesome and Lex for the occasional lighter vibe that Maiden have! PS. I brought my 5 year old Nephew an Iron Maiden T-Shirt recently to others disbelief! He loves it! Booooom!!!! 💪

[@GopherGuts2000]

Love this track, one of my favorite guitar solo sections of all time. You guys should react to Infinite Dreams by Iron Maiden

[@jamesgibbens6098]

If you want to see a great band you two need to see them in concert. 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸I know Lexi will love them.

[@ERen-tj6jg]

Lex just loves guitar solos. You guys are awesome..rock on 😎👍

[@jahramika]

Lex your emotion expression are priceless great work

[@brucekee252]

Love this song. I think the album that they made on somewhere in time was my favorite album. Love lex's energy everytime I see her. Awesome. Love you guy.

[@davesteller6301]

Love this song. Always have. And Lex your smile is awesome

[@rusbell2981]

Im so glad you two are doing this. This is one of the 2 songs that started my deep obsession with music as a young child. My dad would play this on cassette in his old f150 along with Rush's song Bravado and because of that they are probably the two most important songs to me. Not only are both deep musically but also lyrically. I'd love it if one day you guys checked out Bravado by Rush

[@slainesaxon3809]

Love it Lex, spot on.

[@dolphin8077]

One of the most iconic song!! Please react Maiden LIVE. Their performances are so cool and perfect.

[@sillyasiwannabe1222]

So many Greats from Iron Maiden, Eddie Lives

[@metalguru4654]

Doesn't get better than Maiden, Lex really gets metal and Brad seems less confused than usual. Brad needs more Iron Maiden in his life, maybe even a live video with an appearance from Edd.

[@deathmetalhead26]

I haven't heard this song for years. Good reaction video.

[@GALACTUS-WORLD-EATER]

Awesome reaction guys :)

[@paultiki9968]

love this one. my favorite Iron Maiden song.

[@myshkin08]

Dropping wisdom. Love you guys

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

I truly love the work from these two fine folks, again thank you both 🙏 Side note, this song came after the albums Power slave and Piece of Mind and for us hardcore Maiden purists fans (since 1980) some considered it way too comercial for our heavier taste however, the message and the studio hard work was too solid to just ignore. I love the genuine energy this young lady exudes when she brings her reviews 🤘

[@rayharley597]

Can honestly say this is the very track that made me an Iron Maiden fan; still one of my favourites of theirs and that whole era of metal still, kerk

[@oldvideos6330]

one of the best maiden solos and she was feeling it, face up!