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[@RealBillyGarcia]

I’m a heavy metal musician. Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands. 🤘🏽 Hallowed Be Thy Name should be your next Iron Maiden song.

[@earlfox6030]

the 1982 live version

[@udayshah7205]

I saw iron maiden n clicked it 😅

[@TheRatsCast]

If you don't know; the undead zombie is named Eddie. He was a teen who died during an Iron Maiden concert; was raised as a zombie, and has been following the band every since. He shows up in every stage show; in one form or another. There's a whole story arc with every album, and album cover of him. The lore is huge. I truly don't know it all; myself, as it has gotten away from me, over the years.

[@bigredrocks2521]

Interesting. Don't take this the wrong way like I'm having a dig at you, but I've never heard Eddie being that. Where did you get that info from as I am curious. As far as I've known, Eddie began as a head, hence his name 'Eddie the Head'. The original artist Derek Riggs, got the inspiration from a picture he saw of a decapitated American soldiers head that was stuck on a stake upon a Japanese war tank. In the bands comic book 'The Legacy of the Beast' Eddie is described as one entity who's soul was shattered into multiple dimensions. He is an embodiment of free will, a chaotic spirit and the unseen catalyst during crucial turning points in history. This further explains why he takes on the many varied incarnations he has and the comic actually follows this premise throughout. This is also evident in the bands music with a lot of their songs being based on history and literature, further placing their mascot in multiple different themes throughout time and space. Eddie looks like a zombie, not only due to him being based off a decapitated and decaying head, but his character is a representation of both life and death in one merged physical form.

[@susanconstable2113]

Oh the many faces of Eddie!

[@johanschilt1086]

UP THE IRONS!!!!

[@MySoul4AGoat]

Iron Maiden is on the Mt Rushmore of metal. Without a doubt one of the most influential bands of the genre. Check out Number Of The Beast or Paschendale by them if you ever get the chance. Also!! Check out Hand Of Doom by Black Sabbath. About the ravages of heroin on Vietnam veterans.

[@ellesee7079]

Can I just thank whoever ponied up to get this played! Great reaction Cliff. My heart rate thanks you 🙌 I would try Number of the Beast, Hallowed be Thy Name or Aces High 😁

[@Stuart_Lonewolf_Holloway]

Hallowed has to be the 82 Hammersmith Live version. Also The Writing on the Wall for the art and all those Easter Eggs

[@beckyleavitt7808]

Yes!!

[@michaelh3715]

Maiden has a massive fan base, both in the US and overseas, no worry about keeping them relevant

[@MravacKid]

And what's more, a fan base created with minimal media exposure, radio really didn't like them back in the 80s.

[@spacewizard69]

Maiden has a massive fan base everywhere I will be amaze ifs not a Maiden fan in Antarctica 😜

[@JD-bj6dc]

Anytime I see someone reacting to Maiden, I click and live vicariously.

[@tralph40]

Iron Maiden’s music is timeless and very historical. The Churchill bit was a clip from the Aces High official video. It’s 🔥.

[@Meeshrick]

Iron maiden is one of or the biggest global touring artist in music still today in the present. Right up there with Metallica. Maybe tour more. And I'm not talking theaters they sell out 100k stadiums worldwide...in most continents

[@rickymitchell3162]

Also Maiden are actually better live than studio…unlike Metallica

[@samanthathomas2965]

Hallowed by the name, dance of death en vivo, fear of the dark, rhyme of the ancient mariner, empire of the clouds, writing on the wall - you can do no wrong

[@dannyholloway2007]

That whole album is killer. This is one of my favorite maiden tracks for sure!

[@terrywags982]

What’s so amazing about this group and song is how In sync they all are. You can hear every instrument in perfect harmony ! Un fucking real !

[@jordanwescott6849]

Iron Maiden - Hallowed be thy name - Live Flight666 Maiden are something to witness live

[@kenbongaards554]

Was fortunate and blessed to catch them on their Book of Souls tour!! UpThe Irons!!!!

[@jimmyhansen5380]

Hallowed by thy name. Live 82 Best live performance ever.

[@scottdash]

This is a must for a reaction

[@timprice5747]

Their concerts are legendary. Still killing it to this day. The live version of Hallowed be thy Name (the early 80s) is iconic.

[@juan_81614]

Such a great song

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

This is an example of musicianship and attitude uniting. The solos are more than just shredding--there's melody and harmony and technique. And the cover art? HOLY SHIT!! The Derrek Riggs art era is absolutely phenomenal; enjoy a plethora of hand-crafted artwork. Perhaps try "Powerslave," from the album of the same name. It has its themes in Egyptian pyramid myths that might resound with your horror roots. Excellent reaction, my friend.

[@williamnettnin957]

The rabbit hole of Iron Maiden so many good songs

[@captaincapitalism264]

One of their very best to me. Great message in a cool metal song. A blistering solo of course, though Harris stands out in this one too. Their undead mascot you keep seeing among the artwork is 'Eddie'. 😱😏 Your awakening to this brilliant music is inspiring, and as a musician yourself your analyses are insightful.

[@leonvibroboy]

I'm so glad that you're also startin' to "dig" into the Maiden catalogue 😉😃👍, if you wanna hear another great one on this album, if you're interested about "History" , try to check Alexander the Great, as you can think, it's about the Alexander, musically and lyrically it's a great song 😃👍👍👍

[@kardeef33317]

They been around since 1975. My favorite album is Peice of Mind. Revelations, The Trooper, Aces High, Still Life, Where Eagles Dare, Rime of the Ancient Mariner,Dance of Death En Vivo, offical video of Hollowed Be Thy Name it's live and recorded a few months b4 the album is released. Can add another 20 songs from them.

[@beckyleavitt7808]

They are still going!!

[@jimmyavsfan24]

UP THE IRONS 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘. Love this guys channel and breakdowns. Stay blessed

[@scottgarland335]

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Woo-hoo, love this song. I've got tickets for Maiden's "The Future past" tour at the 02 arena, London in July. To say i'm a little bit happy is an understatement.🤘😁🤘

[@brandydynamite5877]

I'll be right there with ya, bro ! 🤘🤘

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@brandydynamite5877 Yep It's gonna be killer :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@thestranger5182 Man that's cool. Pity you couldn't get any for Dublin tho. I bought mine months in advance just to make sure i didn't miss out :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@thestranger5182 Yeah you're right. Ive seen them 1 less than you but as much as i'd love them to carry on forever, one day they will actually call it a day so you gotta go whilst you have the chance. My fave show was "Somewhere Back in Time" tour 2008 at Twickenham stadium. Lauren Harris opened, then Within Temptation, Avenged Sevenfold 1 year befor the Rev died & finally Maiden. Gig started mid afternoon & ended 10:30pm. Awesome day :)

[@erikaronska1096]

I saw them in September 2022 in Southern California. EPIC show!!!

[@irvmackenzie9141]

Everyone in this band is a master of their craft.

[@terrydavis7389]

my all time favorite band, been a fan for well over 30 years

[@Zer0t0lerance93]

Loved the video thx for the reaction bro, keep doing what you’re doing!!!

[@rbsayegh31]

Derrick Riggs is Iron Maiden's artist for all the albums and art work for singles

[@azzajames7661]

Up the mighty Irons🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@donhawkins3461]

Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Phantom of the Opera should be on your short list.

[@SilentBob731]

Absolutely one of the greatest songs by one of the greatest band of all-time. Up The Irons! 🤘🤘🤘

[@silafuyang8675]

The song was written after 10 years of heavy touring. They left to a distant hotel for a month and wrote all the songs for the album there. It was after their biggest tour, which took almost a full year. That tour made Iron Maiden the Heavy Metal band Number One in the world. These guys worked their asses off to become what they are. Yes, they are talented but the effort they put in their music is gigantic. Check out "The Assassin", "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" and "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" by Iron Maiden.

[@TH-rj4ds]

The artist is Derek Riggs, he did all of their art for a long time.

[@0okamino]

He’s also the creator of their mascot Eddie, whose middle and last initials I see you share with him.

[@Elnont]

The clips of Bruce fencing in the music video are great - he was almost an Olympic level fencer and ranked number 7 in the country for a while so it was a big part of his life. I like seeing bits of the band members personalties come through in music videos.

[@ibhuff1]

Fear of the dark. Live version. Incredible

[@MsBenlane]

am very true. the past is gone and the future not here so now is the golden time enjoy it as much as you can, even the little things count for something.

[@AcaciaAvenue]

So, understand you're wasting time always searching for those wasted years So, make your stand And realize you're living in the golden years This song's chorus is sooo good. It conveys the message that you shouldn't look back in regret of stuff you haven't done when you can still do it, that the "golden years" are the present, and not only that looking back on things past is wasting time, but also that you shouldn't think that your present somehow is inferior to the past, that the "golden" part of your life is the present, not the past. Such a powerful message.

[@rjams8953]

There's so much good music out there. If you want hype music in the rock genre, I always go straight to Van Halen. Eruption, Jump, Panama, they'll all get your blood pumping.

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Caught Somewhere In Time from same album 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥

[@jahramika]

The guitar work is crazy good in this song

[@esteban280889]

Fucking banger of a song

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Now for “Aces High”. Get yourself a history lesson.

[@bfulks2001]

Judging by how fast you recognized Winston Churchill I assume you know history. You should check out some of their other history based songs. Run to the hills, Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, Aces High has an opening narrated by a recording of a Winston Churchill speech. There are plenty of others as well.

[@unclefoot]

You were bang on when you said you heard bands who were heavily influenced by Iron Maiden. They completely changed the rock/metal landscape in the 70s and 80s. Their music has either directly or indirectly influenced everything from rock and metal, to pop and electronic. The character in all of the artwork is named Eddie. He’s a zombie and there’s some real deep lore about him. He’s been on every album cover and shown up in one way or another on every tour they’ve done. Also, their vocalist Bruce Dickinson is a legit pilot and spent years flying the band around in “Ed Force One” their Boeing 747. Fucking legends

[@kenbongaards554]

I could be wrong but i think Bruce is retired from piloting,and i'm sad to report ED FORCE ONE has been retired! Up The Irons!!!

[@unclefoot]

@@kenbongaards554 nope, you are correct. Bruce’s getting too old to maintain his commercial pilot license. 65 is the cut off and I wanna say he’ll be turning 65 in August of this year. My uncle was a captain with United for like 35 years and by the time he turned 65 they basically forced him to retire. The FAA takes that shit real seriously. It’s sad that Ed Force One didn’t have a longer life with the band. But still, even for the little while they had him…that was the most metal shit ever.

[@kenbongaards554]

@@unclefoot ya figured as much FAA regs,and only Maidenand only Maiden can take the most iconic and beloved airplane in all of aviation and give it their spin on it to produce the coolest looking 747 ever to fly the skies! Dang i had wished i had known they were flying around in that as i was in Toronto on their Book of Souls tour,did see the concert though!I'm very sadden that Boeing has ceased production of the almighty 747! I'm very fortunate blessed to have flown on one when i was child at ten yrs old!! All HAIL TO THE QUEEN and Up The Irons!!!

[@ela83a]

I love this song!

[@waynefinnicumbb7218]

Maiden's Can I Play with Madness is a killer tune too. So many of their songs are awesome.

[@erikaronska1096]

I was 16 when this came out! Maiden has always had THE BEST cover art, posters and shirts because of Eddie 💀 Keep reacting to Maiden!!! *Always with the lyrics ("Invaders" is my favorite) UP THE IRONS !!! 🤘

[@DartJedi]

Maiden, one of the greatest of all time, still to this day touring and pulling in sold out crowds of 100K. If you want to hear the future of rock music check out Band-Maid.

[@timberland_woodworking]

You should check out Simply red's song "Holding back the years" it's an oldie, you may have heard and not known. Great Iron maiden reaction man!

[@Agg1E91]

For some reason, I always like it when the rest of the band (any band) begins a chorus or a new verse while the guitar solo is just wrapping up. I just find that overlap aurally pleasing. Maybe that just me.

[@0okamino]

Definitely not just you. When it’s done so well like this, it’s just the best.

[@tannonwraith4692]

UP THE IRONS! They make a guitar for everyone.

[@davidw7]

Another Great Metal song of the era and group - Megadeth- Holy Wars ... The Punishment Due.

[@FaceYourInnerFear]

Hehe, I remember your Dads band Quick Change. I still have my OG vinyl of Circus of Death.

[@tenoch2112]

You would love The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Live (Fight 666) or Dance of Death, Lice (En Vivo) Maiden is a band to be experienced live and not only that you are going to get a great story, history lesson or literature lesson....

[@lemmybonhalen6976]

\m/ UP THE IRONS \m/

[@jimtatro6550]

Check out Hallowed Be Thy Name from Maiden, it’s a incredible song 🔥

[@user-qv2ur2bw3z]

I still got some of those Eddie posters and t-shirts the shirts don't fit anymore so they are in frames one of my Grandkids wants to wear a few of them... I don't think so Paw Paw isn't let them get ruined.... My favorite shirts and posters are Eddie dressed in the Trooper outfit and the Aces High as the Spitfire pilot. Maiden was the first metal band to play behind the Iron Curtain ( Poland in 1984 ) 5 years before the wall came down.

[@thesoundlikechameleons2082]

Amazing song.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

Metal music is very much alive... Pretty much EVERYWHERE except in America. Iron Maiden still sells out any and every arena they play. Not uncommonly within hours of relieasing tickets. Iron Maiden are legends, considered one of the corner stones of metal. Theyre up there with Metallica, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Black Sabbath etc etc. Their music wont go away anytime soon..

[@joeschwartz1009]

Fear of The Dark live Iron Maiden

[@susanconstable2113]

Any modern hard rock or metal band would have been influenced by maiden. Their album artwork alone is cause for envy. There is a reason that just about any where you go you will see someone with an Iron Maiden shirt on! Up the irons!

[@davecalvo6418]

God Fathers of Metal Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands of all time. saw them live in 87"

[@MarkBanegas]

UP THE IRONS!!!!!!!!!

[@mltdwn5415]

Great reaction Cliff, You need to check out Fear of the dark live Rock in Rio, it's essential Iron Maiden. Also, it would be cool to hear your thoughts on some of the new BABYMETAL songs METALIZM ( this one is fun 🤯🥳), MAYA, Believing

[@anna_key.]

Hello again, Mr Beats 🙂 The clip of the man going full circle on a penny farthing bicycle you laughed at is from "Run to the hills" it's worth a listen to. My favourites are "The number of the beast" "Hallowed be thy name" and "22 Acacia Avenue" - and they're just off one album! - there's a long way to go on the Maiden journey 😄 Please give Saxon and UFO a listen also - I am very old school metal, it drives my soul and pumps the blood through my veins! Another great review - keep the fires burning, up the Irons! 🤘❤💋

[@rileyhester177]

Loved the reaction! You should also try The Hu - Wolf Totem! After you watch it, make sure to read the translation of the lyrics!

[@user-nd1to7jq1f]

I saw these guys they opened for Judas Priest unbelievable show

[@f.b.jeffers0n]

I want more metal! My forever request: Cradle of Filth - Deflowering the Maidenhead, Displeasuring the Goddess

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

I see you FB 😊. I’m trying. KZbin is fighting me on all metal/ Rock content

[@f.b.jeffers0n]

Sorry you have to deal with that bs@@CliffBeatsOfficial!

[@alexm9903]

Best band ever !

[@Gr8gg787]

You’re jealous or mad that you didn’t get to experience the great 80s rock period? I was a teenager then and it’s gone probably never gonna come back. So believe me it’s like a dream that never happened but at least we can still listen to the music & watch reactors like yourself keep it alive. Thanks

[@alexbonner2128]

Run to the Hills next? 😁

[@rickreynolds2140]

I’ve been listening to this all my ,life you must check out 2 hits (Iron Maiden Dance of Death Santiago Chile live) . (Iron Maiden Live Rime Of The Ancient Mariner Live After Death 1985) ,Only Way To Watch Maiden is Live , one of the best concerts you’ll ever see

[@aixmhros]

my fav piece by IM. thank you mate

[@smn1085]

guitar solos for me are the best part of music

[@kellyravenloch5439]

You should check out the album covers for Iron Maiden.. Their mascot; Eddy the 'ead, goes through a transformation over the years. But it's the same character on all their albums. ^.^

[@azzajames7661]

Another great English band😜

[@chuckrambo4401]

Hey Mang it’s me Tony Montana… I bring fear like a blue n red bandana… you know you can’t cope a cabana when I in the midst of coke banaza. Lol thought a 54 yo white mountain guy should drop a couple bars 😁

[@chuckrambo4401]

He He it’s Me on the BQE , My dick Your girl 350 Zee ✌️

[@AcousticSerenity]

My fav Adrian Smith solo

[@tommyvercetti3348]

Maiden🤘🤘🤘

[@josetarifeno1770]

Gracias por reaccionar a mi banda favorita del metal . me suscribo hernano 🤘

[@MravacKid]

One of my favorite song of theirs is Childhood's End from the Fear of the Dark album, it also has quite powerful lyrics (not that it's strange when it comes to their songs, they've got quite a few)

[@chrisgonzalez4414]

Guitar solo check out Power slave off of their live after Death concert video 🔥

[@CoffeeMatt10]

If you enjoyed the guitar solo in this one, Stranger In A Strange Land is even better. Adrian Smith went to another level of writing and composition in 1986, and his guitar work throughout the years is immaculate.

[@robinsongrilli7227]

Alexander the Great, rime of the ancient mariner, caught somewhere in time, just to mention some of them.

[@siamsurf]

You have to react to: Electric Callboy - Hypa Hypa They are my favorite band for a music style I didn't know existed.

[@brandon24816]

I appreciate the “Due To Copyrights” over the original video instead of reversing, raindrops or the other shitty tricks.

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

KZbin doesn’t let me do any other “tricks”. This is the only way I can upload some content. Thank you for watching with me boss 👊 🤘 🙏

[@0okamino]

To modify the old phrase a bit, a little watermark never killed anybody.

[@kevinjennings238]

The Underlying Tune of Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo.... is the Hands of a "Life Clock" TICKING Away, Second by Second!!!!

[@user-qv2ur2bw3z]

Up the Irons

[@DivineFalcon]

You should check out "Tears of the Dragon" by Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden's lead singer.

[@MrOmfgtacos]

Hey Cliff! I would love to see your reactions to Devin Townsend , he's an amazing Artist and performer. He sings, play guitar, produces and composes. Either Kingdom live on EmgTV or Deadhead Live at the Royal Albert Hall are good ones to start! Thanks!❤

[@Hard-Boiled-Bollock]

6:17 - Never too late to learn bro

[@jordanpatrick3988]

You should react to “squeeze me macaroni” by Mr. bungle

[@erikaronska1096]

If you want to react to a great live performance by another band, check out Queensryche, specifically "Take Hold of the Flame" live in Tokyo 1984

[@GBSCronoo]

You should Check out "Gorrilaz feel good inc".

[@arnoldcox9128]

There are faster songs and there are harder songs, but this one right here hits in just the perfect way

[@eduardomarcelino9936]

Please react to Alexander the great by Iron Maiden

[@Logos.1990]

My bro! Please react to gengis khan by iron maiden!! It’s and instrumental song of only 2 minutes but you will definitely enjoy

[@tommyvercetti3348]

React to rhyme of the ancient mariner