METAL MONDAYS | Rapper Reacts to IRON MAIDEN FOR THE FIRST TIME!! (The Trooper)

[@KnoxHill]

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[@samhardy3077]

Hello

[@Hotsauce21502]

You're the man knox

[@TheStinkyGhost69]

Definitely check out Run To The Hills, Fear Of The Dark, and/Number of The Beast all by Iron Maiden

[@draxktepes]

World war me by king iso please

[@Iamone1111]

Fear of the dark live at Rock in Rio 2001 by Iron Maiden fantastic live performance

[@TheDuckzTV]

Written by bassist and founding-member Steve Harris, the song is 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.

[@automattic3199]

Steve Harris is a metal god!

[@beckyleavitt7808]

💯

[@TheRaventwilight]

Nailed it! ⚔️

[@genxhippie3973]

He got there around the 11:00 mark 👍😂

[@TheDuckzTV]

@@genxhippie3973 Yeah I noticed haha! Pretty sure I wrote this about 4 minutes in 🤣

[@MinusLifeTV]

Metal Mondays has quickly become one of my favorite days of the week! 🤘

[@KarlOlofsson]

Pretty cool that multiple reactors do them as well haha

[@MinusLifeTV]

@@KarlOlofsson Absolutely! I love when reactors that prefer 1 genre venture out to other genres :)

[@debayanchakraborty7635]

But recently I don't see any metal reactions from him...like almost past 2 months.

[@seabass819]

How dope is it that nox, not only got the correct war, based on context clues, but also the poem this song is based on right, just by listening to the song.

[@wv1967]

Seriously impressive

[@wolfewolf6261]

I was thinking the same thing If he was not reading that when he was looking down. He got a subscribe out of me for that one.

[@Sage8981]

Jaw is still open. Absoluteky crazy.

[@mattward5131]

blew my mind that he knew all that and picked it all up from just the lyrics

[@dantreadwell7421]

And the history buff shines through.

[@darastarscream]

The song's describing an actual battle-- The Charge Of The Light Brigade, October 25, 1854. A communication breakdown led to a British light cavalry unit charging straight into Russian heavy artillery. The song is inspired by Tennyson's poem-- "Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do or die, Into the valley of death rode the 600."

[@Tommy-5684]

its why i think the version people should react to is off thedeath on the road live album where Bruce opens with the 1st stanza of "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Tennison

[@MrDekasOne]

Iron maiden the history teachers of metal, so many of their songs are based around historical events and famous stories or poems it's sooo good

[@howlingbeast3x6]

You would love Sabaton. They are a powermetal band that sings about historical events. They are amazing and with your knowledge of history, you will appreciate them a lot. Primo Victoria is a classic 40:1 and Bismarck are pretty amazing. There are 3 videos from them that you HAVE to watch the animated version because it animates the actual history and they add so much to the song. These are night witches, No Bullets Fly and the Red Baron). No Bullets Fly specifically is probably the best to react to because there is a little secret at the end

[@anthonybarnes4207]

I would love see him react to any sabaton. i was just thinking it might be up his alley.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

40:1 Is fakking fantastic. Primo Victoria is not AS impressive musically but makes up for it in grandness, Its truly epic. Resist and Bite is an underrated song.

[@finng.3694]

I'd actually suggest something newer like Father, The Last Stand, Resist and Bite or Night Witches

[@oldmanvax]

I'm not sure he's ready for Sabaton, but I'd love to see it!

[@TheTurncoatWolf]

ABSOLUTELY. FIELDS OF VERDUN and Christmas truce, en livstid I Krieg absolute bangers well almost all of their songs r bangers lol.

[@ianorchard7178]

Good choice, this song is great. If you wanna keep going down this Maiden road, definitely would like to hear your reaction to Number of the Beast

[@deracer69]

i love Number of the Beast, that is one of their greatest hits

[@RikFTK]

He should do Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Really give him something to sink his teeth in. 😂

[@Ian_Ah_Nee]

Pantera - Domination(for the live video and the musicality and epicness of the one and only Dimebag Darrell) or Cemetery Gates(for the lyrics) Or even more Iron Maiden with Hallowed be thy name! Loving the metal Monday's brother!

[@mikethemotormouth]

Just don't do the official video for Cemetery Gates I think he'd also like the lyrical journey of Maiden's Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

[@hobocaust3002]

I’ve been mentioning Domination for weeks now, Knox is gonna be blown away, can’t wait

[@bertieblack5639]

Cemetery Gates is a MUST - but make sure you listen to the full version! (The music video cuts it right down...)

[@j.v.7451]

Hollow would be a great one too

[@mikethemotormouth]

@@j.v.7451 Mouth for War as well

[@randywissler9923]

I passed many history tests in high school back in the day thanks to Iron Maiden. 😂 If you do another Maiden song it should be a live performance. Just so you can see these guys that are now in their 60's still bring the same energy as they did in the 80's!! UP THE IRONS

[@partially_discombobulated9818]

Yuss 👊🏻🤘🏼

[@shmick6079]

‘What was the poem?… “Charge of the Light Brigade”… by Tennyson?’ Dude, I am super impressed.

[@dillonsronce2583]

Steve Harris is easily one of the best song writers ever. And definitely the best bassist in metal music history, imo.

[@611_Kurt_90]

Loving these Metal Mondays. Iron Maiden is one of the greatest bands ever. A lot of heavy metal focuses on history and events from the past. The Trooper is one of my favorites by them. Good choice. Have a good week, Knox.

[@samanthacakebread8196]

As a history fan you will LOVE Iron Maiden. All their songs tell stories from history and poetry. Listen to their Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner and be thoroughly absorbed. I'm loving your metal mondays and truly appreciate your insights and knowledge which only seem to make the impact of these songs all the more poignant.

[@bobs.3764]

Up the Irons! Can't go wrong with any of their songs. Most will tell you to do the live version only so you can see the energy and crowd interaction. Great reaction!

[@kylec1411]

Bruce Dickensen is an amazing human. Such a rock star and role model. Cancer survivor, pilot, singer, and much more. You should react to Opeth - Ghost of perdition live :) Love from Canada knox. Loving the metal mondays. Its so deep and powerful.

[@guitarded306]

Absolutely blown away by the fact you nailed the war and influence for the song. Bravo.

[@demikats]

EPIC timeless band!!🔥🤟 Have a great week Knox!

[@marcelmetal78]

Steve Harris is definitely one of the best songwriters in heavy metal. Their songs aren't just songs about something...they tell a story. Rime Of The Ancient Mariner or Paschendale should be next😉🤘🏼

[@TheLastGarou]

Hell. Yes. I love 'Rime' and always recommend it to people, but 'Paschendale' is at *least* as good. 🤘😎👍 ...I just always forget how to spell it. 😂

[@GokuInfintysaiyan]

Hallowed Be Thy Name as well

[@stevenlaurin6059]

Besides being the lead singer of Iron Maiden, Bruce is an airline pilot, opera singer, radio show host, historian, television presenter, fencer, producer, novelist, and songwriter.He also flies the and around the world in thier very own 747 that can fit all the tour gear on board the plane they call Maiden 1. They also have a 9ft tall walkng Eddie thier mascot that joins them on stage.... also Maiden is one of the only bands ever to set the beat to the bass guitar in somesongs rather then the drummer.... the fact Bruce does operah is why he can hit and maintain those long drawn out lyrics. Maiden also has the distiction of being one of only a few bands to ever feature Vincent Price voice in the song intro for Number of the Beast

[@paul-rb1xe]

fyi the voice was done by Barry clayton. price turned the band down when they asked him.

[@danbielefeldt4727]

Ed Force 1

[@realburglazofficial2613]

Also the music video for Number of the Beast starred one Graham Chapman of Monty Python fame

[@hibhibb5429]

I believe Bruce gave up his pilots license to do the tour. Not sure what that was about or why it had to do with anything but that's what I heard. It may have to do with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), commercial pilots have to retire at age 65. Although, I think Bruce is 64. There is currently no maximum age limit for being a private pilot or for being an Air Force pilot.

[@steveherman6909]

@@danbielefeldt4727 @Steven Laurin Dan beat me to it, but the correct moniker for their jet is "Ed Force 1", just for clarification for those such as Knox who are experiencing Maiden for the first time 😉

[@steveetk9105]

I love some Iron Maiden, so much story telling and history in their music. Pascendale (spelling), Dance of Death, and Rime of the Ancient Mariner are some of my favorites just to name a few

[@erickjthemuse]

I saw Iron Maiden live a little over a month ago and man they still have it after being in the game for over 40 years now. This song was their closer and it couldn't have been more surreal

[@khaderkhan190]

many 80's kids got so happy after they master that guitar riff!

[@davidmorgan1583]

"Hallowed Be Thy Name" is a great one too, among so many good Maiden songs.

[@Grummash]

This is the most perceptive reaction to this song on KZbin… I salute you!

[@travesty-studios]

One of the best parts about the hook of the song is when they perform it live, the crowd always does it during a part of the song where Bruce doesn't do it, but it's always done so powerfully, that you wouldn't question it.

[@j.c.ingledue6553]

I was fortunate enough to see them live this year. Easily, best show I've seen, theatrics and skill. A lot of their music was based on history and literature. I've read many books from their discography. I was quite surprised just how well educated you were, being able to identify the war and literature it is based of. Hats of to you

[@karlwendell6177]

Same I saw them in Salt Lake City in September they have been my favorite band since Number of the Beast came out

[@akasquirrel87]

The official music video of this song actually uses bits of "The Charge of the Light Brigade" over top a silent film

[@Captain_Kirk116]

I'm loving Metal Monday's! Iron Maiden's music always gives you a history lesson or is based on English literature. Another band I think you would love the lyricism of is The Warning. They aren't a metal band cuz they are more hard rock but their lyrics are always thought provoking. They are 3 sister's from Mexico that write most of their music in English but they have 2 songs in Spanish and their concept album, Queen of the Murder Scene, is an absolute masterpiece that tells a tragic love story.

[@MLK_Sold_Black_america_out]

You might want to check out Blind Guardian "and then there was silence" or Nightwish "Ghost love score"

[@nessesseda]

That you, at the end, got the war and poem correct, really raised my respect for you and earned you a sub. Well done, sir. I'll definately watch more of your stuff.

[@HrtR8]

I instantly tapped this notification cause this is a banger and this was a fire video

[@duanes8209]

I like the way your able to dissect a song...there are soo many Iron Maiden songs, but The Number of The Beast is a great one to do. Also I am impressed with your memory of history.

[@MrChoobsabre]

Paschendale is a must now. As for other amazing storytelling war songs, The Devil to Pay by Iced Earth is probably the best I've ever heard

[@rickandgen]

To further explore Iron Maiden, I highly recommend any live videos. Their energy on stage is incredible. For a truly epic performance based on another historic poem try The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.

[@cheezkid2689]

I'm really impressed you managed to figure out not only the war the song is about but also the actual battle it takes place in great job, dude! If you like history, you'll love Sabaton. Their whole thing is that they're all about history.

[@juandiego5435]

Iron Maiden Less Goo!!! Do “Holy Wars The punishment Due” by Megadeth!

[@charlieclarke2380]

If doing another maiden song I’d love to see ‘Hallowed by thy name’ ❤

[@jainab1522]

Hallowed Be Thy Name is one of my absolute favorites from Iron Maiden, but I love the Cradle of Filth cover of it even more.

[@skid_mark]

I must admit, I almost tear up every time I hear this song. My favourite Iron Maiden song.

[@lythious]

Seeing them live was definitely a bucket list item, and worth every cent.

[@toastnjam7384]

I'm impressed he figured it out the inspiration for the song. Man knows history.

[@wv1967]

Hoping you do more Iron Maiden in the future. They do consider themselves a live band and the energy in their performances are top tier. Definitely check out live performances in the future rather than studio!

[@cherylphillips1361]

I've been a metalhead for 37 years and you understood the lyrics without liner notes, unlike myself 😂 And yes! Galloping! You sir, are a metalhead!

[@damianakyempong7127]

I'm Soo happy to be here so early 😩 this man is a blessing

[@branthemuffin5872]

We need multiple videos per day for metal Monday! There is so much great metal music out there and if you're doing one video per day you'll miss out on so much fantastic music

[@dandybus1582]

Greatly enjoying Metal Mondays! Iron Maiden is an incredibly influential band. Many newer bands wear the influence on their sleeves, like Sabaton and Unleash the Archers. Really looking forward to the inevitable reaction to “Awakening” by Unleash the Archers. I promise, you will not regret it.

[@metalmark1214]

I've been listening to Iron Maiden since 1982, at the age of 15. This song is a great song of Iron Maiden's. Many of their songs are about historical events. This one was based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854, which took place during the the Crimean War. Up the Irons! Iron Maiden is: Bruce Dickinson - Vocals Born: August 7, 1958 (age 64 years) Started with Iron Maiden in 1981, left in 1993 and rejoined in 1999 and present singer Steve Harris - Bassist and Founder Born: March 12, 1956 (age 66 years), Started the band in 1975 and has never left Dave Murray - Guitarist Born: December 23, 1956 (age 65 years), 1976-1977, 1978- present Adrian Smith - Guitarist Born: February 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1980-1990, 1999-present Janick Gers - Guiarist Born: January 27, 1957 (age 65 years), 1990 - present Nicko McBrain - Drums Born: June 5, 1952 (age 70 years), 1982 - present The next songs I'd recommend are: Iron Maiden -- Phantom of the Opera (Live at the Rainbow 1980 - with first singer Paul DiAnno, Fear of the Dark (Rock in Rio 2001), Rime of the Ancient Mariner(Rock in Rio 2001), The Clansman - Rock In Rio 2001, as well as the ones listed below. Skip any songs you have already done. Highlight of songs I'd recommend are: From Iron Maiden------ Phantom of the Opera - A must for live version Strange World (this one will be totally different Iron Maiden) From Killers ------ Murders in the Rue Morgue (Very loosely influenced by Edgar Allen Poe's short story, a story of a fugitive being sought for murder) ***You have done Genghis Khan (an instrumental - perfect for air drumming) Innocent Exile (continues the theme of Murders in the Rue Morgue of an unjustly accused fugitive) Killers (A journey into the twisted mind of a deranged killer) Prodigal Son(about a repentant man reminiscent of the prodigal son parable found in Luke 15 of the bible) Purgatory(lyrics of song read like a poem) Drifter (focuses on the possibility of new beginnings) From The Number of the Beast------ Invaders (It graphically depicts the violence and horror of a defense against a Viking invasion) The Prisoner (based on the UK television series that ran briefly in the late 1960’s) 22 Acacia Avenue (The continuation of Charlotte the Harlot) The Number of the Beast (Inspired by a dream Bassist Steve Harris had after watching the movie the Omen2) Run to the Hills (about the European arrival in America told from the perspective of both the oppressed Cree and the invading white soldiers) Hallowed be Thy Name (about a man who is about to be put to death and what he goes through) * Do this song live at Hammersmith 1982 From Piece of Mind------ Where Eagles Dare (based on an Alistair Maclean novel, (1967), and film (1968) about a WWII rescue of an American general from a Nazi stronghold in the Bavarian Alps Revelations (Starts with the Hymnal from Oh God of Earth and Alter, the next two verses on the Hindu philosophy, the third verse in Yoga a snake called Kundalini that lives at the base of your spinal cord, during meditation a spiritual entity is created symbolizing the transcendental union with God) Flight of Icarus (loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Icarus) The Trooper (based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854,which took place during the Crimean War) To Tame a Land (the song relays the story of Paul Atreides, Paul Muad'Dib, from the book Dune by Frank Herbert) From Powerslave------ Aces High (about aircraft dog fighting between the British and German fighter pilots of WWII) 2 Minutes to Midnight - About the Doomsday clock for the End of the World Back in The Village (The continuation of the song The Prisoner) Powerslave (about an arrogant pharaoh in his dying hours, he can't understand why he's about to die and fights it in vain) Rime of the Ancient Mariner - (From the poem of the same name by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (story about about an ocean voyage) From Somewhere in Time------- Wasted Years (A song about the admonition to appreciate the present and not to take things for granted) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (based on a short story of Alan Sillitoe which was made into a 1962 film Alexander the Great (About the story of Alexander the Great From 7th Son of a 7th Son (a concept album)------ Infinite Dreams (Detailing someone who is tormented by paranormal dreams and nightmares) The Evil That Men Do (Title taken from a quote in Shakespeare Julius Caesar but the song is unrelated) The Clairvoyant (relates the reflections of the 7th Son of the 7th Son on his life and his powers) From Fear of the Dark------ Wasting Love (About the emptiness of relationships without love. Another Maiden ballad) Fear of the Dark (About being afraid of the dark and the things in the dark that might be there - absolute a live performance for this one) From Brave New World------ The Wicker Man (about the apathy of our modern society and our egotistic disinterest of what is happening until something happens to us) Ghost of the Navigator (The lyrics are a metaphor of life, with the ship sailing west towards the setting sun representing death) Brave New World (Loosely based on the 1932 novel by Aldous Huxley) Dream of Mirrors (Yet another song about reoccurring and maybe premonitory dreams) Out of the Silent Planet (Supposedly inspired by the 1956 science -fiction film Forbidden Planet) From Dance of Death------ No More Lies (The lyrics deal with someone knows his time has come with the possibility of reincarnation) Dance of Death (Orinally inspired by Ingmar Bergman's 1957 film The Seventh Seal - Another one to do as a live performance) Paschendale (about the Battle of Passchendaele during WWI) From A Matter of Life and Death------ Brighter than a Thousand Suns (About the dawn of the nuclear bomb age) The Longest Day (about the WWII Normandy Invasion) Out of the Shadows (About being born)

[@zefolantar]

Knox…..this is truly well done! Love your Metal Mondays reviews. AWESOME STUFF! 💪👍👏🎸

[@AcencialAMV]

You might like "Price of a mile" by Sabaton if you like war songs! It's not one of their most famous or deep or anyhting, but it's really emotional because the song is about how many people need to die in a war for a single mile of land.

[@PetterVessel]

I love this song.

[@Tommy-5684]

Or Passchendaele to keep the Maiden theme going. absolutly live version of bpth Trooper and Passschadle that open up with with the Poem's that inspired them

[@rijudasgupta2643]

I first heard this song as a kid and it's fascinating to see how someone much older appreciates the song in a completely different way. You made me notice things that I took for granted with your perspective. Great video. Welcome to team Maiden.

[@6Benni9]

The galloping horse sound is the bass🤣 their bassist Steve Harris is known for that, pretty much all his basstracks have that sound. He’s the main founder of IM and writes most of their material- what he says goes

[@jimmydean7219]

Dude I love your energy and ability to appreciate the genre. Merry Christmas, Knox.

[@SuperStarr817]

This song is one of my faves, it kicks ass live too. They really capture the picture from Charge of the Light Brigade. If you listen to Aces High, you'll feel the actual adrenaline of a fighter pilot too.

[@mikaeljacobsson1437]

Rime Of The Ancient Mariner is definately my favorite by Iron Maiden.

[@timsparks7344]

Iron maiden run to the hills is awesome

[@seabass819]

Man oh man your in for a treat with this rabbit hole. Maiden kicks so much ass

[@Hotsauce21502]

You should definitely check out some pantera, some good ones to look into are walk, cemetery gates, domination, and cowboys from hell

[@Iamone1111]

Add in 5 minutes alone that one is great

[@tuijakantola6550]

If you like history and warfare, react to Sabaton, a swedish metal band that write songs about historical moments in war. They are great ( and I do not say that just because I am swedish, they really are 😀 )

[@jutrzenka7503]

Sabaton is great indeed, though based where are you from song you like the most will differ. As Pole I have 2 or 3 favourite ;)

[@tuijakantola6550]

@@jutrzenka7503 40-1? Great song. As a swede my favorite is En livstid i krig.

[@tohasim9159]

Yeah, they're really good, in spite of being Swedish... Coming from a Dane ofcourse ;)

[@tuijakantola6550]

@@tohasim9159 you guys speak funny but we like you anyway 😀

[@jutrzenka7503]

@@tuijakantola6550 yeah! But my 5 y.o. daughter prefers Winged Hussars.

[@kevinwatts1842]

Really enjoying your metal Monday. Love your interest in metal lyrics, your helping break the stigma 🤘

[@Hotsauce21502]

I've been waiting for this

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

Well done with your history! I enjoy seeing your reaction to the soundtrack of adolescence. Up the Irons!

[@metalguru4654]

If you continue with Maiden, please look out for live performances, the energy and storytelling will amaze you. Up the Irons!!!

[@mentalhealthpoet]

Thank you so much for posting this on my birthday man!!! Love the vid

[@ReinhardtBII]

You ought to check out Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (Live in Colorado 2016). Six of the most incredible musicians you'll ever lay eyes on. Clean singing, harsh vocals, a violin, insane drummer, bassist, two guitar players. Magic made into sound.

[@feathersz1952]

Thank for always “getting it” Knox. First time hearing Iron Maiden and you just get it.

[@Frostrazor]

@10:50 DAMN you are good, sir!!! Spot on! This is based on that poem. You're either the most knowledgeable/learned reactor I've ever clicked on, or you're just good at reading the song facts and playing it up for the camera. Neither would surprise me. The bassist for Maiden (Ed Harris) is also the go-to songwriter for the band, plays his bass with a signature "galloping" style, and def picked up on that in the song. Maiden is HUGE metal band. Their songs are packed full of great lyricism and fantastic instrumentation and song composition. Most of their songs tells stories of history, myth, legend, and literary and biblical anecdotes. Great follow-ups to this song: "Aces High", "Where Eagles Dare" , "Flight of Icarus", "Two Minutes to Midnight" "Alexander the Great". @13:40 Right? How did we get here? Isn't metal all about hate and devil worship shit???? Anyone? I'll wait.....

[@6Benni9]

The trooper ale is amazing! What a song

[@Cory_Dora]

This song is about the Charge of the Light Brigade. I’m sure some others have already said that but I couldn’t sleep if I didn’t say it. I’m an 80’s teenager and Iron Maiden got me thru a history lesson or two.

[@LeviAWilson]

Good reaction! I also think you have enjoyed watching the official video for this song as well. It shows a lot of what he's talking about with film footage while still showing the band playing.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

Another good song by Iron Maiden is "Run to the Hills" which documents the colonization of the Americas, first by Europeans and then by Americans, from the perspective of a Cree Indian and American cavalryman.

[@TheLastGarou]

If you've ever heard the phrase "water, water everywhere. But not a drop to drink" you've got to check out Maiden's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' which is based on the poem of the same name by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and from which we get that quote.

[@unclefoot]

Fuckin Metal Mondays! Yes! You can never go wrong with some Iron Maiden!!! They’re living legends and the metal community wouldn’t exist without them blazing the trail that they did. Respect 🫡

[@colinweir3203]

I'm 60, I saw Iron Maiden live in Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 over 40 years ago, was AWESOME.

[@DaniMilak]

Metallica : - One

[@nickshepley2566]

That would be a really good one

[@babyphoenix246]

I was lucky enough to see them live 5 years ago. Bruce Dickinson still runs around like a mad man, still puts everything into his performance and can still hold everyone in an arena in the palm of his hand.

[@Jaymzmiller]

Gotta say that if you like history and story telling then Sabaton have to be on your list. They're like the spiritual successors to Maiden with a modern twist, and almost all their songs are based on wars or specific battles throughout history. They're epic.

[@nagyalex5310]

Please react to sabaton no bullets fly the animated story video. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Romania

[@nailbomb420]

Every Knox reaction I watch, I'm always pleasantly surprised by his depth and breadth of knowledge. I guess I'll have to switch it up and only be surprised when he doesn't know!

[@paulocarvalho6480]

Just as I open YT, your reaction video pops up and being a die hard Iron Maiden fan, I just had to watch it. I'm surprised you were paying attention to the lyrics and discovered the answer correctly. Most reactors don't. Iron Maiden is a 40+ year old rabbit hole and very, very deep. Deeper than the center of the earth. To fully get there you'll need to do more than just one day of metal. Maiden is an excellent studio band, but they really show their mettle live. If you accept my advice, do reactions of their live concerts because they're a lot more than just music. Although they're in their 60's, they go soft, quite the opposite. And if you really, really want to know what this band is all about, you have to be there in the audience for the full experience. There's nothing like it. Instant subscription from a metal head. Happy Holidays and stay safe.

[@jasonlmeadows]

You need to check out their song "Hallowed Be Thy Name" Maiden is a band that has to be experienced live so I suggest checking out the live version from the Flight 666 tour from the Toronto. It is truly amazing

[@kardeef33317]

The guitarists play in harmony and each one gets part of the solo

[@koenverrijt1493]

"how the fuck am I doin a metal reaction and were talking about history and warfare" you my friend would enjoy sabaton I think

[@geoffreynolds3157]

I love how you mention that horse galloping feel. It seems to be a theme to their instrument style.

[@joshuaboudreau5258]

You nailed this reaction. Maiden is famous for using poetry and historic events for lyrics. Credit to the bass player Steve Harris.

[@nikqueenfan]

You should indeed check 'The Gunner's Dream' by Pink Floyd. The same perspective of the soldier's, dying in the foreign land alone with his thoughts. Love the Metal modays 🤘

[@riphopfer5816]

The hook is the lead guitar riff. The rhythm guitars, bass , and drums definitely evoke a gallop. In fact, the ‘metal gallop’ becomes so popular in the 80s thrash metal scene that it becomes first a trope, then a cliché. I bloody love it. As for the war: Brits v. Russia, Crimean War, 1850s.

[@6vandode6de]

Iron Maiden was the first band I ever saw as a kid growing up. This bored metal into my head forever. Huge metal head right here.

[@joeyjay9587]

I think Disposable Heroes by Metallica should be the next one, also One is great, the storytelling is about war too. Ps i love your metal reactions

[@casino_tolerator]

He'd feast on Leper Messiah, too. Do that immediately as well, Knox!

[@nickghost3876]

I always loved his Iron Maiden could make a story through all their songs and even without lyrics it still tells a story

[@liammerrick6399]

Best band on the planet. Tons of historical references in their music. This is from the battle of balaclava during the Crimea war. British vs Russia. Try Alexander the great. Outstanding

[@seilepigon4913]

Run to the hills is another great song

[@raife0159]

I encourage you to check out the live performances by Iron Maiden. They are phenomenal!

[@riczen6652]

I love how you actually listen to the lyrics. No too many reaction videos out there do that. They tend to focus more on the music, which is important of course, but the lyrics are just as important IMHO. Great job, as always!

[@wolfinthesno]

Love your reactions dude! Speaking of fantastic Lyricism, you need, need NEED to check out Lorna Shore. If I have to recommend anything it would be the Pain Remains Trilogy. Lorna Shore is in the Genre of Blackened Death Core, the are absolutely on top of the world right now. These three songs and music videos, along with the lyrics and the music themself is absolutely MASSIVE. Idk if your ready though, Lorna Shore is on another Level, and you might want to read the lyrics prior to watching the video, or at minimum have them pulled up whilst you watch the video.

[@illeandreas920]

3rd video i've seen by you know and i already love you man!! extra points for not pausing at the guitar solo :D

[@jordonlongley6576]

The way you pause the video and explain the picture the lyrics paint in your head multiple times is good. It shows you care about the meaning and aren’t just sitting and nodding your head until the end to say “this was cool haha”.

[@MLK_Sold_Black_america_out]

Sabaton is a great band

[@klondikesaloon7026]

Wow, you know your history way better than I expected! Nice job contrasting the perspectives of Tennyson and Iron Maiden, really interesting.

[@NZtechfreak]

Loved Maiden live some years ago. Only metal show I've been to where the singer exhorts the crowd to use their public library.