Sometimes, when the wind is just right, you can still hear the note Dickinson has been holding since 1984.
@MatheusPereira-xn9ro3 жыл бұрын
1982*
@viehzeug44353 жыл бұрын
twas really funnx thx
@NotBenCoultry3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite comment right now in this dimension.
@Dixey33 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, truth.
@stevehughes66273 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@theyautjawarrior66525 жыл бұрын
Maiden aren't just a band, they're storytellers, that's half the reason they're so legendary.
@bombour28704 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@secondghost4 жыл бұрын
I passed my history classes thanks to Iron Maiden.
@bobdillashaw43604 жыл бұрын
Mark Woollon not nearly as good as Maiden!
@ajv8024 жыл бұрын
They tell awesome stories, I love collection of songs they put together on the 'Live after Death" album, he really belts out the lyrics!
@godhand4164 жыл бұрын
@@markwoollon lol what a way to over simply what he was saying. Yes any SoundCloud asshat can come up with a story to their song. But Iron Maiden comes up with a *good* story that is told *well* as it transitions with beautiful instrument playing. Cmon man.
@mnbland5 жыл бұрын
You guys are great. I don’t listen to metal, and this middle-aged white mother of two has never heard of half the music in the other genres you review, but damn if I didn’t just listen to Iron Maiden and say, “wow, that IS beautifully written!” Thanks for changing this mind. Looking forward to going through your other stuff.
@Tony455HO5 жыл бұрын
Meredith Bland Iron Maiden's songs are all meaningful and full of literature. You should listen to all their songs. Cheers!
@christianschroeder45 жыл бұрын
Maiden has a lot of beautyful songs. A LOT!!! I bet you would like many of them
@aha38855 жыл бұрын
Welcome to metal, Meredith. You'll love it, the Maiden test is right. :)
@porfiriodev5 жыл бұрын
Maiden is amazing, to me is the best metal band in the entire world!
@harlotteoscara6865 жыл бұрын
I learned more about Alexander the Great from Iron Maiden than I did in 12 years of public school.
@indesignkat5 жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely loving watching you guys watch these songs I've banged my head to for decades. Your honest, nuanced reactions take me back to when I first heard these songs. As someone else said in a comment on another video, it's like we're vicariously hearing these songs for the first time all over again through you. Thank you for that.
@misterb14963 жыл бұрын
Well said and so true!
@ghislainpitre70316 жыл бұрын
Bruce Dickinson...vocalist of Iron Maiden...PhD in music... Director of marketing...DJ...Commercial pilot...Screenwriter...Fencer...Writer...Professor of History...Businessman...and survive to cancer! That guy should really be kinghted by the Queen or something...
And don’t forget pilot 👨✈️. He used to fly that humongous jetliner the band tours on. From country to country.
@michaelvondrake74896 жыл бұрын
Ghislain Pitre, did you mention collector of WW-II tanks, soccer/football player and all around great dude.
@TheShamanSZ6 жыл бұрын
Also apparently a beer afficionado, if www.ironmaidenbeer.com/about is to be believed.
@lancefaler636 жыл бұрын
In the early 80's he was also the alternate on the UK olympic fencing team.
@08Wisley6 жыл бұрын
INTERESTING FACT The bell in the intro of the song, plays exactly 20 times. Same number of times the bell was ringing before an execution in England.
@LeleMelo6 жыл бұрын
Awesome fact!
@junkyardjim6 жыл бұрын
That actually is an interesting fact, thanks for sharing!
@paultingley99976 жыл бұрын
Cool facts and I listened to them for 20 yrs or more . Up the irons !
@dmitriblaskowitz20516 жыл бұрын
Daniel Robidoux We're aware.
@RiteanDan6 жыл бұрын
Wisley Rod I've been a Maiden fan (though not hardcore), for decades and didn't know that. Thx!
@markwebb10405 жыл бұрын
I really dig the comment, "Consciousness is the ultimate gift and the ultimate curse." Makes perfect sense yet I've never thought of it in those terms. Fantastic way of putting it.
@mrcomix59485 жыл бұрын
One of your deepest and most philosophical discussions ever....that part about not being afraid of dying....love u guys...
@leothelion21986 жыл бұрын
I thought this was going to be 2 stoners who listen to rap judging metal. Quite the opposite. 2 intelligent guys listening to different types of music. I can appreciate this. Well done lads. Greetings from a maiden fan. 🇬🇧
@michaelpontrelli65886 жыл бұрын
Indeed. I love their videos. Two intelligent guys from a very different perspective of both music and life experiences.
@melesionieto26586 жыл бұрын
Leo the Lion that's what I was thinking but who knew
@Psychedelic6 жыл бұрын
Dont judge book by covers :D peace
@daviehenry44026 жыл бұрын
I like these guys.
@memebot64906 жыл бұрын
They definitely appreciate it as a whole. Even the heavier stuff.
@SMPMS83896 жыл бұрын
The guy with the glasses is on point about the writing. Spot on.
@frankhubbardiv87116 жыл бұрын
EriolTolkien definitely an amazing bass player.
@maciejnowak6666 жыл бұрын
Robert Walker yup. Good call. One of my favourite songs from book of souls
@johnkatsoudas47676 жыл бұрын
Bruce, Adrian, Janick, and Dave have all written great songs for Iron Maiden, but Steve is definitely the best songwriter . Steve is the only band member that cannot be replaced because he created the band. Iron Maiden has always been his creation. He has a great eye and ear for great talent and got some of the greatest musicians to join his band. I even love the Paul and Blaze years.
@DontLetTheOldManIn4 жыл бұрын
Always. He is critical of weak lyrics.
@johncollins31565 жыл бұрын
That is some of the deepest commentary I’ve heard in a while.
@horrorstateofmind27243 жыл бұрын
bro I needed this commentary today
@ros97643 жыл бұрын
That's why i love this channel
@Randomyoutubecommenter3 жыл бұрын
Smartest dudes from the hood I’ve ever seen, im glad he caught on to everything and was very precise
@richdemanowski257511 ай бұрын
Iron Maiden's live shows are among the best theatrical productions ever performed. They're one of the few bands that is even better live than in the studio.
@Heavynprog16 жыл бұрын
Dudes! That was a beautiful deconstruction of the poetry of this song! It's wonderful to see open minded people willingly exposing themselves to a style they don't normally listen to such as metal and take the time to analyse it thoroughly! Love your vids! Keep up the good work!
@zk5136 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@Esmeagolly6 жыл бұрын
The theatrical part is the beauty of Iron maiden, its True storytelling. This band is a staple in the metal community
@bretarmstrong63036 жыл бұрын
Thanks John Madden, couldn't figure that out without you.
@metal_helm4 жыл бұрын
you guys have an impeccable ability to hum back a vocal melody or guitar riff that you've only heard once in perfect key! incredible
@traceyisab5 жыл бұрын
If there is ANY metal band to see live, you HAVE to see Iron Maiden!
@B2Sr5 жыл бұрын
5 times during the eighties. Has stayed with me in ways I cannot explain here. You really had to be there. Power slave, WOW.
@jozefhatert62314 жыл бұрын
Saw them 8 times and i agree man they are great live band
@Tyler-zf2gj4 жыл бұрын
You're also required by law to tailgate beforehand
@laurie59254 жыл бұрын
3 times here. Once in the 80’s and saw the Book of Souls tour twice, once in Denver and then in Brooklyn.
@traceyisab4 жыл бұрын
@@laurie5925 I saw them in the 80s on Powerslave and Somewhere in time. Then 5 or 6 more times. Jones Beach, and I also saw them in Brooklyn, Newark, and most recently in Hartford this past summer. Saw them in Holmdel on the Somewhere Back in time tour. That was a very memorable show! Rare no pit show and I had 4th row center. In the fan club too. Totally worth it for the presales alone!
@geminiblade6 жыл бұрын
the fact that you said you pictured a theatrical performance, you have grasped the essence of Iron Maiden lol
@zombiexbunny6 жыл бұрын
geminiblade absolutely. I was gonna say almost the same thing. Their songs are fully fleshed out, dramatic stories.
@bryden726 жыл бұрын
geminiblade bang on they got maiden quickly lol
@bigal66696 жыл бұрын
“Well that’s Iron Maiden “ that’s what I said out loud when he said that. Haha
@KevontewestPvP6 жыл бұрын
They got that bang on. I remember seeing Maiden in concert 10 years ago and they turned the stage into a set for almost every song it was incredible. War scene for the trooper, Egypt for powerslave, dark and scary setting for fear of the dark.. etc
@brianjezuit12586 жыл бұрын
Abso-fix#*@g-lutley!!! Dead on!!!
@hotsistersue6 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden put these poor guys into an existential crisis.
@mojanglova6 жыл бұрын
If you listen to maiden without having an existential crisis you're doing it wrong
@sutekh2336 жыл бұрын
LOL!!! Maiden is extremely good at it, but if you can listen to metal from the 80's-90's and not notice it, you are not doing metal any justice. Metal is the counter-culture to the "barbie world, greed is good" illusion of the 80's-90's. Many see metal as a scene of hopelessness and despair, but it is exactly what slayer once said, "we put it in your face so you notice it and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT". Here is your problem, fix it!! Metal has more hope and desire for the world to be better than most other forms of music, and that's it's real power, to make you THINK.
@wiltchamberlain99206 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think that after this video finished being made, they went out and hugged a loved one, or called a relative they ain't talked to in a while?
@RevGary6 жыл бұрын
Diana Watson only because they're not yet born again in the spirit of the risen living Christ Jesus. They have doubts hence the crisis some of us have no doubts we have a confident assurance of things hoped for ;-)
@natefontana6176 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@mikeseymour53985 жыл бұрын
Bruce Dickinson the vocalist of Iron Maiden it's really awesome for him to be in his sixties he still has his voice together not like others...Rawk!On Iron Maiden
@andyb16535 жыл бұрын
Ryan: "Uh-oh... UH OH..." (second half of song kicks in) Ryan: "AWW YEAH" (I hit "subscribe")
@thelisamannshow6 жыл бұрын
These guys fresh perspective really underscore why Iron Maiden are the kings of heavy metal. Theatrical, Epic, super dope, excellent writing, killer guitar riffs, these guys can see this with their fresh eyes. And even though they wouldn't add this to their playlist, they appreciate it. My husband is not a Metalhead, but even he appreciates Iron Maiden. They really are the best at what they do, and have been for over 30 years.
@estnobcar6 жыл бұрын
Lisa Mann Metallica in their prime wrote better music. Maiden has been more consistent, I’ll give you that.
@FCKristian6 жыл бұрын
Im not sure you can compare them like that. Metallica is much more about raw energy and basicly pushing you in to your seat with their music. Maiden is about creating an atmosphere with big epic lyrics, riffs etc. At least for me.! My opinion. :)
@jahova4246 жыл бұрын
Lisa Mann Maiden are the Kings of Metal, PERIOD!!!
@thelisamannshow6 жыл бұрын
Jermaine HELL YEAH!!
@DolkkarToyznstuff6 жыл бұрын
Metallica writing better music than Maiden is subjective not objective and in my very humble opinion, I disagree.
@mikh92026 жыл бұрын
2 minutes into the song, and you are discussing philosophy. Thats Iron Maiden, the opera and poetry of metal.
@ajstlucie64236 жыл бұрын
Mik H Two minutes to midnight.
@doobitron6 жыл бұрын
Tru dat
@jossy21126 жыл бұрын
Kevin Baker he knows
@RevGary6 жыл бұрын
Mik H not philosophy theology.
@ZoSoUsAm6 жыл бұрын
Mik H True,is there a Song here somewhere,or in the great divide,lol easy does it!
@theeasternfront64365 жыл бұрын
You guys are the best reaction page I’ve seen. You take the time to actually feel the music. You dissect it well. And you express your sentiments about the music quite well. Subbed.
@sorelsuareztube3 жыл бұрын
I am amazed how the changes in tempo always gets newcomers with awe. Maiden has so much structure and changes. Classical music in Metal.
@NathanFleet6 жыл бұрын
I already love Iron Maiden, and have since the 80s, but watching someone experience it for the first time reminds me of why I got into Maiden in the first place. Glad I clicked on this.
@GregPicadash6 жыл бұрын
Right?
@dpiccine6 жыл бұрын
same here! inspiring!
@dani4ever6 жыл бұрын
That's why I always enjoyed the Fine Bros channel, despite their scummy ways. They give you a wide group of amazing reactions. Kids listening to Maiden for the first time is the coolest thing I've seen.
@jehster6 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more.
@Walamonga13136 жыл бұрын
Nathan Fleet I know lots of people hate reaction channels but I love seeing them experience music/movies/games for the first time. It's really interesting and gives you a fresh perspective.
@zulawoo6 жыл бұрын
Maiden is like opera meets metal/rock. It's even more amazing live. The shows they put on are insane. You got it completely right at the start!
@DooMGuy1176 жыл бұрын
and the best part? They have ALWAYS been like that. 37 years later and they're still that opera/metal style. They still have their soul
@zulawoo6 жыл бұрын
Exaclty! I'm only 28 years old, but jump on every chance to see them live!
@michaelvondrake74896 жыл бұрын
Zulamun 100% true... Even many of their own fans miss this fact no matter how many times the members of the band say it, spell it out and Execute the plan.
@smashleyscott82725 жыл бұрын
Maiden has one of the best guitar tandems in rock.
@morris21123 жыл бұрын
And now there’s three! 🤟🏼
@jimfehrenbach89225 жыл бұрын
This music has shaped me. Thanks for not being disrespectful. I appreciate you all.
@SmokeRingHalo6 жыл бұрын
If you think the song is theatrical, you really need to see them live. Nothing more theatrical than a Maiden concert.
@serg11365 жыл бұрын
They are on my BUCKET LIST of bands to see...never got see MOTORHEAD.
@TheWdayton4 жыл бұрын
SmokeRingHalo I got to see them live last year. I am a casual metal fan, but that was the most incredible show I’ve ever seen!
@alexg15174 жыл бұрын
About alice cooper ?
@jacobkratt45984 жыл бұрын
@@alexg1517 I was lucky enough to see the show that opened their 2012 tour in North Carolina -- and Cooper was the opening act. It practically felt like being at a high-tech opera
@MrTech2266 жыл бұрын
Steve Harris, bass player, founder of Iron Maiden, primary songwriter, is a fan of old English Literature....."Hallowed Be Thy Name" is old English poem.
@MrEthanpants6 жыл бұрын
I always likened this song to Dickens's "A Visit to Newgate".
@helior.mendietajr27886 жыл бұрын
Yep & One Of My Favorite Poets Both Charles Dickens and Emily Dickinson
@roaringivory4 жыл бұрын
Still remember all the lyrics 33 years later, like when i was in front of my dads turntable listening and singing it all day,throughout all year. Every single word. Iconic song of classics
@bearloh47405 жыл бұрын
this is what happens when a history proffessor writes lyrics.take notice of every historical based track maiden recorded,every song is not only historically accurate,but also written in era correct speach and dialect.impressive
@michaelhorn91145 жыл бұрын
Up the Irons!!!
@kevinpender25156 жыл бұрын
Maiden is my favorite band..I am black guy who grew up on metal..Love some Iron Maiden.
@TheMeetic6666 жыл бұрын
The power of Maiden turned you philosophical, I love it !!!
@beamerball6666 жыл бұрын
TheMeetic666 if it doesn't, you did it wrong
@TheMeetic6666 жыл бұрын
I know ;-) It's just refreshing to see other people process music like this ^^
@sugoruyo6 жыл бұрын
That's the mark of good metal.
@IanDWalker6 жыл бұрын
Love the reaction to the first hearing of a song I've heard a thousand times, trust me lads, listen a few times and it becomes epic. It's not a song in the usual format of verse, chorus/verse, chorus etc, maybe that's what puzzed them at the end as to whether they 'liked' it.
@tresfinalesenunano70313 жыл бұрын
Fue la segunda banda internacional que vi en vivo en mi vida. En mi país: Uruguay. Año 1992. Los tipos acostumbrados a tocar frente a 50.000 personas ,esa noche lo hicieron ante 4000 espectadores. Se entregaron como si estuviesen en wembley... eso los hizo para mi unos grandes de verdad . Para siempre. Un abrazo desde Uruguay!!!
@jasonstone19384 жыл бұрын
Being a bass player, this is one of my favorite rock bands! Steve Harris, the bassist, had a hand in writing, composing, most of this bands hits! Us bassist are always overlooked. But in this band, the bassist was a major cog!
@TritonThylos3 жыл бұрын
All the great bands have a great bassist at the center
@darrenbarlow57593 жыл бұрын
Played bass like a lead guitarist 🔥
@hedgehog1965uk2 жыл бұрын
@@darrenbarlow5759 Exactly, Steve Harris is one of my favourite bass players, next to Peter Hook, JJ Burnel and Geddy Lee.
@MysteriousEntity6 жыл бұрын
You guys basically described an Iron Maiden show without ever having been to one! Haha! Very theatrical, very epic performances. Love your vids, glad you picked this legendary band, keep 'em coming. - Up the Irons!
@mitchpassero16416 жыл бұрын
When are you guys going to come to grips with the fact that you are metal heads? :)
@VRShow6 жыл бұрын
Hehe and that their fans are primarily into metal :D That view ratio isn't even close!
@bosquezguitars53925 жыл бұрын
For real!
@serg11365 жыл бұрын
LOL, NO SHIT!
@peterroberts57885 жыл бұрын
@@VRShow I was just looking at that tonight . Some of the songs have as many views as the songs by themselves .
@DarnokNrak5 жыл бұрын
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@taylormadeNo15 жыл бұрын
Man you guys are good. Your insight to the musicality and lyrical content of genres other than your own is impressive. Fun to watch 👍🏻
@keyserfunk4 жыл бұрын
All-time metal playlist song. This epitomizes the best of Maiden. Great commentary during the reaction.
@Nobody-ys9mq6 жыл бұрын
Nodding your head to bombass hip-hop and banging your head to amazing metal is the same thing! Love you guys! #freethinkers
@dougmphilly6 жыл бұрын
what you said.
@hunnitroundheath74566 жыл бұрын
Exactly, we need to drop this elitism in metal, it is a symptom of close minded stereotypes and severely inflated egos. There is soo much other amazing shit that will enrich your lives, please give genres outside of your comfort zone a chance, you won't regret it.
@HollowDesert6 жыл бұрын
Hunnit Round Heath Yes, fuck metal elitists. Jazz is fucking amazing, Funk is fucking amazing, Blues is fucking amazing, Rock is fucking amazing, Rap is fucking amazing, even pop is fucking amazing. You just gotta find the best stuff.
@michaelchmiel1666 жыл бұрын
Pagan420 Preps Exactly
@James-hm3cu6 жыл бұрын
ive listened to metal for years and never really fully appreciated the lyrics. you guys have opened up a whole new world to me.
@joconnell81454 жыл бұрын
You guys bring a happy tear to my eye, showcasing such great music with complete understanding in your breakdown.
@michaellrakes55215 жыл бұрын
Your description of the song on the stage is damn near exactly how they do it live actually lol great vision with that!
@FentonSteele6 жыл бұрын
It's so funny that you guys stopped the video to talk about how you were picturing him yelling to the Heavens right before the part in the song where he yells to the heavens. Keep up the good work. These videos make my day because of how genuine the reactions are.
@matthewwilliams70906 жыл бұрын
The thing i love about your channel is that despite me already loving all these classic metal songs, you make me think about the song on a whole other level. I love how open and positive you guys are when listening to something that a lot of people immediately dismiss because they won't give it their time and focus to enjoy and appreciate it. Keep up the awesome reactions!
@crimsonking88116 жыл бұрын
Matthew Williams I think you hit it right on the head man.
@CJohn236 жыл бұрын
Matthew Williams totally agree, people won't sit down and listen to metal and try and give it a chance because it is so looked down on that people think we're satanists or they say it's just screaming and just noise when they don't even properly listen to the music, sad society we live in really I mean I can't judge anyone on what they like because it's what they like but for pop (mainstream music fans) to call it not real music or it's just noise I mean come on
@MrAjhaley866 жыл бұрын
These guys have somehow given me a new appreciation of my all-time favorite metal song.
@jacobkubacki27194 жыл бұрын
Maiden was my first concert ever. 1986, Somewhere in Time tour(I was 10, damn where’s the time go?ha!). Still one of the best shows I’ve seen to this day.
@jesusthenotorius69915 жыл бұрын
I’m a metal head to the max and I am really enjoying your videos and interpretation of the music. Great stuff guys! It’s so bad ass to observe you guys hearing these songs for the first time. This song in particular means so much to me and even though I’ve heard it 1,000+ times it still gives me chills. Was very sad to hear they did not write the original song and were actually sued over it, but maiden owned this song period and no one could do it like them! Irons up!
@omairkhan80846 жыл бұрын
"our consciousness is the ultimate gift and the ultimate curse." some deep philosophy right there.
@mariebible37945 жыл бұрын
Right
@Mohit-gq2sv4 жыл бұрын
'human conscience is a tragic mis-step in evolution'
@filipearaujorodrigues83024 жыл бұрын
@@Mohit-gq2sv my man...Rust Cohle!
@whodat64846 жыл бұрын
This is classic Iron Maiden. What I love about them is exactly what you guys pointed out, their lyrics & music really drag you into the song like you're there living it. You also nailed the theatrical nature of the band, watch some live videos (or better yet, see them live) and you'll be blown away, I guarantee it.
@ricrivharo6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, Theatrics is the name of the game and they are the best in that regard.
@TheGreatDansby3 жыл бұрын
Everything about Maiden is theatrical, I think it's one of the reasons that makes them so fantastic. They are both fantastic musicians and story tellers.
@alexh62355 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden? Theatrical? Their music has never even hinted at being theatrical. I never would have suspected this. *Plays Phantom of the Opera
@DillonDigitalVideo5 жыл бұрын
You've never seen Iron Maiden in concert? I grieve for you!
@thomassoley8805 жыл бұрын
Dillon Digital Video easily one of the greatest shows I’ve ever seen.
@dbn525 жыл бұрын
The best theater you will ever see!!! Obviously you have never seen them. Sad
@bevil4aday5 жыл бұрын
Irony and sarcasm allude too many in this day and age. Well played, man.
@alanrmurphy4 жыл бұрын
Alex man, you had me going they're for a minute until I saw your but about Phantom of the Opera. Well played sir, well played. Take a bow 👍
@BroncePerez6 жыл бұрын
You guys went full Socrates on this. Love it.
@geoffprince22586 жыл бұрын
Bronce Perez Matos This comment cracked me up lol.
@innoc3ntbystndr6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, consciousness and shit. Lol!
@pietrayday99156 жыл бұрын
I came back to rewatch this video months later after seeing a couple of the commentators say they think this was a negative reaction. This was anything but a negative reaction - certainly, it brought out the philosophical side in George and Ryan, and they definitely seemed to appreciate the poetry, skill, musicianship, songwriting, and artistry that went into the song, and found the whole to be beautiful, with the worst they could say about it being that it might be a bit dated, the subject matter not being not being to their taste at the time, and the song being something that might have to grow on them. I didn't realize it until I saw the reaction the first time, but Harris' lyrics, whether the song was contrived that way or not (I suspect not), actually do an excellent job of conveying the false courage and then all of the stages of grief the story's character would go through in the hours before death - you see elements of shock and panic, denial, anger, bargaining/reasoning, and depression in the way the character's words contradict what was said before, before settling on acceptance, before the character's life flashes before his eyes during the solos leading up to the death at the End.... Obviously, this reaction was early in their metal reactions career, and they'd basically reacted to only a limited selection of thrash before this, so I wonder if George and Ryan would be willing to come back and react to this song again some day, now that they've seen a wider range of metal, and have had the new perspective of some time and distance to re-review the song with?
@ddlfspaff30976 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden are known for telling stories through their songs especially world history stories.
@demagmusic6 жыл бұрын
Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Powerslave. Both good examples
@WRX20016 жыл бұрын
Alexander the Great one their best
@ericcurry-pitcher50376 жыл бұрын
The trooper, the clansman, mother russia, passchendaele, montsegur.
@DrunkenCoward16 жыл бұрын
As a student studying history, I thought Alexander the Great was disappointing, as a fan of metal I thought it was disappointing and anti-climactic.
@0ko1236 жыл бұрын
Well.. it is their genre (as in they define it) so one would expect that:3 (power metal)
@philipconifer26874 жыл бұрын
you guys' interpretation of the meaning of these metal songs is very impressive! and your understanding of the arrangements and chord progressions for complete rookies is so much fun to listen to. You guys are on point with a lot of this stuff. Keep making videos! Maiden is the ultimate metal band at creating mood and feeling.
@rtcurrycurry56285 жыл бұрын
Ive been a metal head since i was 11,brothers embrace it
@royalorphanmetal6 жыл бұрын
This video made my friggin week. I've NEVER heard anybody pick apart a Maiden song before in this depth. Nice work.
@Roadstar16026 жыл бұрын
I feel so lucky to have found your videos. You guys are fantastic.
@sorelsuareztube3 жыл бұрын
I hadn't listened to such deep thoughts on Maiden's lyrics since the 80s in my den.
@johnmccabe11343 жыл бұрын
I’ve been listening to this song since I was 7. One of the best I’ve ever heard
@MetallicAddict156 жыл бұрын
"Yeah, he gettin' busy!" "That's hot!" -- I don't think I've ever heard anyone say that while listening to Iron Maiden, haha. I love these reaction videos and the fact you're so open-minded about types of music you would never usually listen to.
@patrickverschoor88156 жыл бұрын
So true 😀
@bioblastbeats64506 жыл бұрын
"Our consciousness is the ultimate gift and the ultimate curse." Extremely well said. You guys knocked it out of the park again!
@tobyguiles47906 жыл бұрын
Bio&BlastBeats absolutely. We should be very thankful for it but at the same time my dog is happy 24/7 lol
@JVRottweil5 жыл бұрын
You guys provide perhaps the best reactions. You break it down and discuss the music and look for the meaning. Most just react and say they like it but you guys really get into the souls of the songs. You do more then react, you do a true review as well.
@tom-ov6mw28 күн бұрын
This is my favorite song of all time thank you for taking the time to review the song. This song has gotten me through hard times. I understand it’s probably not your type of music but respect for giving it a chance.
@knightnurse4326 жыл бұрын
I'm a 51 yr old metalhead and I have loved this song since I first heard it It is about a midevil execution and so well written you can see the story unfold in your mind.
@knightnurse4326 жыл бұрын
Painkiller yes, it sure does. I love Iron maiden now as much as I ever did for this reason.
@biggsexy0076 жыл бұрын
Well said brother. I'm 50 as well loved this album the day it came out.
@karlmoles65306 жыл бұрын
52, and I am right there with you
@syntheticsleep6 жыл бұрын
I like how they were inspired to have some pretty deep conversation by Iron Maiden. Metal. It's what's for dinner.
@VeritasMiles6 жыл бұрын
Sentient Viscera Like Tenacious D, You can't kill The Metal!
@gavingray52755 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction to one of the greatest Maiden songs. I’ve listened to them since 1982, and are still blown away by the quality of their writing. You should see them live. They are phenomenal.
@silverback95725 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden is one of, if not the greatest live band you’ll ever see
@jenniferdedrick48666 жыл бұрын
Love the honesty and your interpretation. I have listened to and loved this song for 30+ years and I got something new out of you listening to it. Love it
@Rockinwithloz6 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden have been around since 1975. They have 16 studio albums and performed something like 2200 Live shows. and have one of the most loyal fan bases you will ever see. The singer Bruce Dickinson is a Man of many talents and even flies the band around the world in their Iron Maiden branded plane. The bands lyrics vary. older songs are about history and war to name some lyrics.
@khav116 жыл бұрын
wtf their first album wasn't until '80
@Rockinwithloz6 жыл бұрын
Grigori Rasputin correct but they have been a band since 1975 look it up.
@johntrickey41885 жыл бұрын
It begins,and ends, with Steve Harris 🤘
@michaellrakes55215 жыл бұрын
The heart, soul and engine of the Mighty Maiden
@christianschroeder45 жыл бұрын
Up the irons bros
@alanrmurphy4 жыл бұрын
So true. Bruce couldn't even come back to Maiden without Steve's approval.
@DontLetTheOldManIn4 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Up the Irons!
@KarklinPumpkin3 жыл бұрын
Yup. It's why the Blaze Bayley years were still legendary. Clansman is one of their most epic pieces and Futureal is one of their best riffs imo \m/ maiden for life
@thatonegirl46764 жыл бұрын
"The sands of time for me are running low, yeah!…"
@Ondra6666666 жыл бұрын
You two guys are probably the best thing that happened on the Internet.
@vernonhill74386 жыл бұрын
Steve Harris is a legend.
@dougmphilly6 жыл бұрын
does not get enough credit
@elchelevalladares50396 жыл бұрын
Steve the best !
@HollowDesert6 жыл бұрын
FƎrAT PlazmɄ So many are better than cliff. Especially Steve. Also David Ellefson, Ian Hill, Geezer Butler, there are more too but those come to mind.
@justinanderson19236 жыл бұрын
Ein Walroß Geddy Lee for one
@douglastarsosilva45176 жыл бұрын
The legend is a Steve Harris...
@kellybrincks5 жыл бұрын
Wasted Year's is one of the greatest songs ever. Hell, Ryan Adams does an acoustic cover that is top shelf
@maryannerazzano76923 жыл бұрын
My favorite 🤘
@jeremybrooks74152 жыл бұрын
My favorite Iron Maiden song also. Hallowed being the 2nd.
@MetalizedButt5 жыл бұрын
Wish you guys would give more love to the bassist. They play such an important role that might not be noticeable to non native listeners, but if you took it away you would hear a tremendous significant difference. Steve Harris is an amazing bass player. Maybe try some metal songs with a heavier bass, For whom the bell tolls or Peace sells would be easy listening:)
@GenerationalDisappointment5 жыл бұрын
MetalizedButt I remember hearing someone describe his playing as "carpal tunnel inducing"
@MetalizedButt5 жыл бұрын
Chvncey he is way better than cliff burton in my opinion. simply a legend.
@diocollins23795 жыл бұрын
Just to think about no Steve Harris in Iron is unimaginable, he's the brain of the band, the most important piece.
@Flamestar3204 жыл бұрын
Not to mention that he wrote this song and most of their longest songs himself.
@ivancorea4 жыл бұрын
I love how he plays the bass. I love it in Somewhere in Time and The Trooper specially. Delicious!
@Helldeskr6 жыл бұрын
U guy;s are awesome..As a metal fan for my whole life, u guy's made me rethink the lyrics..love u !!
@rodriguezjuancamilo6 жыл бұрын
be thankful, you guys just listen to the shakespeare of metal
@tednugent85016 жыл бұрын
Milo R Me thinkest they commenteth too much------eth.😜
@jax16705 жыл бұрын
@@tednugent8501 huehuehue
@james-tj1dd5 жыл бұрын
@@tednugent8501 great comment. I like the humor but the "commenteth" maketh the duo.
@tednugent85015 жыл бұрын
Yea verily n shit.😒
@beezle19765 жыл бұрын
Twas the Martin of Walkyer to whom this title was correctly bestowed despite the Maiden's of Iron honorable efforts.
@cmfvalencia3 жыл бұрын
I didn't expect that your reaction took so much attention to the lyrics as the music itself is a piece of art, but I'm glad you did it because I think they were written for each other, and yes this is the kind of words that relate us all in an universal way. A cuban song writer which I respect a lot once wrote a phrase that said "El dia del armagedon no quiero estar tras la puerta, sino soñando bien alerta donde este a salvo del perdon" which is something like "On the armagedon´s day I don´t want to be hiding behind the door, but dreaming aware where I am safe from forgiveness" and that is what this song is about for me, and I´m glad you guys discussed it, above all for younger generations and kids who are getting involved into metal, I listen to Maiden since I was 13, now I´m a 47 year old guy who beated cancer and faced death, and one of the things I asked my wife to bring to my room once I finally got out of intensive care was my Maiden´s cds. Up the Irons!
@seanski775 жыл бұрын
Love how you guys are appreciating the classics.. subscribed
@RWulff0076 жыл бұрын
You guys have a new subscriber. This is badass videos. Thank you from a 40year old metalhead
@PastHisPrime3366 жыл бұрын
Great reaction guys. Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands. The vocals and lyrics have always been a reason I put them towards the top of my list of favorite metal bands.
@barathor3 жыл бұрын
Dude you should really do crimson glory, either "lonely" or "heart of steel", your minds will be blown away! Midnight is one of the best metal vocalists in history! I really hope you see this comment, I can't stress these two songs enough.
@lbrookesahm4653 жыл бұрын
Crimson Glory was one of the most under rated and unknown bands from 80’s metal.
@marvenenolan25083 жыл бұрын
I am just FREAKING OUT by this reaction!! This was beautiful, and I am a maniac over IRON MAIDEN but I am just blown away by the way you guys went off on such a beautiful path that in the first month of 2021 where most are all so terrified of " Worse Case Scenarios" and living in a fear fuel chaos. This isn't a new post, but it's just a huge deal right now, but it's not easy to get people to listen and live as much in the moment gratefully as possible. We as humans can reflect and have deep conversation about the fact that we don't have any control over the fact that we only have one thing that's a GARANTEE in life, and it is we will Die. Instead it is very hard not to live in fear and be devastated by the death of the people we love and are a part of us. Possibly it's loss, but I think it is because it is not controlable for any human no matter who you are, money you have, walls you build around you and your loved ones we have to move on from this life. I was already a huge fan of yours, but I am so finished after this awesome reaction. It is very terrifying not to know what is going to happen, but I am just so happy to see you two discussing this with all of us. 2021 is a very unsure time for all of this world, and being unsure of the future is a global reality.
@peterscrace35306 жыл бұрын
One of Iron Maidens finest songs along with Rime of the ancient mariner....Up the Irons
@toolsannie66256 жыл бұрын
Peter Scrace Up the Irons!!
@OpnDoarPlcy6 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this song since 1990 and I've never heard anyone discuss the lyrics the way that you have. As I age though I contemplate the nature of God, life and death more often and you have really captured what I feel is the essence of a very real and necessary question that humanity has no doubt posed to itself since its beginning. Thank you Ryan and George for your thoughtful and intelligent insights.
@RaivoltG5 жыл бұрын
Great channel/idea you guys! Maiden is one of my favorite bands. It's really cool to see two guys, that I wouldn't picture jamming Maiden, critiquing and enjoying them. I'll definitely be watching your videos! Great job!!
@UzairKhan-zc4qu3 жыл бұрын
Sitting here on Christmas day watching this reactions video. This is my 9th reaction video from these guys in the last hour. It just showed up on the front You Tube page and I thought I got a few min, let me just watch this one. Now I have just spent over an hour watching these guys. Time NOT wasted. I really like the fact that they take the time to analyze the lyrics and the music and comment on it. Most other Reaction videos are just, yeh, that was great. Iron Maiden have some of the best and informative lyrics. Alexander the Great ( history lesson in a song ), loneliness of the long distance runner (based on a book) Run To The Hills, Plight of the Native Indians. Too many others to comment on. Merry Christmas Everyone.
@StuBedaso16 жыл бұрын
Maiden has been considered as the "thinking man's band". Not as intricate as a Megadeth, not as heavy as Slayer, Not as flashy as Judas Priest... but if you know history, and/or read some of the classics, Maiden will resonate with you.
@fructoric6 жыл бұрын
StuBedaso1 all good bands though
@reynirorn6 жыл бұрын
To be honest, that sounds more like a band that requires a highly specific chunk of knowledge to be able to appreciate (similar to how some rappers require a highly specific chunk of knowledge to be able to appreciate). You can lack a highly specific chunk of knowledge and still qualify as a "thinking man", just saying. I'm sure you didn't mean your comment that way, but I just wanted to say this for the benefit of some of the readers who might be misunderstanding.
@SomethingRedundant6 жыл бұрын
Mix in a love for sci fi and a love for history
@guibox36 жыл бұрын
Yup. I had my ex who was an English teacher who hated heavy metal actually consider playing Maiden in a few of her English classes because of the historical lyrics.
@StuBedaso16 жыл бұрын
I believe that by stating that a knowledge of history and reading the classics actually qualifies as a "specific chunk of knowledge". Maiden isn't incident specific, or tied to a certain location. History, movies, books television- all things that will, to get the full experience, require you to delve deeper into than just a quick google search, or a dust jacket review. So, I say, bring on the misunderstandings! Bring them on, but be prepared to do the research.
@pleasuretokill6 жыл бұрын
You guys have the best reaction channel. Rap or metal. You guys are the realist for sure! This is the ONLY channel where I would actually like to meet the creators of the channel. - metal and rap fan since 1986
@vincenzo.correale3 жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed analyzing those lyrics, you'll enjoy their entire album "Seventh Son of the Seventh Son". Full of amazing writing, incredible music arrangements, the incredible riffs and melodies, and lots of spiritual questions. CHEERS!
@Bdoc762 жыл бұрын
I remember even at 11 years old thinking that Maiden had hit their high point. Still love them but Seventh Son was the zenith. There's plenty of quality after but Seventh Son was a perfection from start to finish that they have never since achieved. What a truly great record, under appreciated.
@joeyw82704 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this channel, it’s like introducing favorite music to new friends...keep it coming fellas 👍
@JuanSebastianGomez4 жыл бұрын
J W i feel the Same.
@BoneheadGuitars6 жыл бұрын
I know why, but Maiden has always been my favorite band. “Dated” is absolutely true, which plays into why they’re my favorites. I’m a metal head white boy that grew up in the butt crack of Texas in the mid eighties, who married a black woman. I’ve tried and tried to show her the magic of Maiden and she just doesn’t get it. I love what you guys did with this. You put more thought into the tune than I ever did. You just got a new sub. 👍🏻
@axisci6 жыл бұрын
Bonehead Guitars, it might sound dated now, but at the time it was way ahead of its time
@locusmortis6 жыл бұрын
I don't think dated is necessarily correct, I think "timeless" would be a more apt description.
@ijustneedmyself846 жыл бұрын
I think you're kinda jumping in the deep end with this one. This is definitely not the music you want to start out with for someone who's not much into "rock". I grew up on mainly hip hop/rap and r&b. I didn't listen to anything really that would fall under the rock category. I started with the bad stuff on the radio and worked my way up :) Start out with easily accessible stuff and maybe she will eventually grow to like Iron Maiden.
@BoneheadGuitars6 жыл бұрын
locusmortis agreed. Point well taken.
@BoneheadGuitars6 жыл бұрын
ijustneedmyself84 yeah for sure. But she’s already into Tool and a few more mainstream Tallica tunes. She’s definitely got me beat on variety. She just can’t appreciate Maiden, the best band the world will ever know. 😀
@mrgibbons216 жыл бұрын
Great reaction guys. Ryan got the point about this song, and he got it at the first listen, so big big compliments to him. Hallowed Be Thy Name is probably one of the best songs I've ever heard for the complementarity between music and lyrics. Simply, one accompanies the other perfectly throughout the 7 minutes. Ryan's suggestion of the acceptance of the death by the condemned during the instrumental/solo part is totally right, for me. 2 verses (amazingly written,as you said), then the first guitar break (repeated at the very end). Then, an intermezzo for a few seconds (THE moment of the death, to me), and then all the instrumental development where it's like his soul is ascending to somewhere/something else ("I've gone beyond to see the truth"). All closed by the blessing: Hallowed Be Thy Name. This is how I interpreted this song since the first time I heard it, and that's why it's for sure my favorite by Maiden. It may grow on you or it may not (melodies are awesome!), but you already got the lyrical/theatrical point. You are good listeners guys.
@riffmaker2474 жыл бұрын
The notes he holds at the beginning have boggled the minds of vocal coaches
@mmsizzlak4 жыл бұрын
j. paul ACTUALLY, the entirety of his vocals in this song have amazed vocal coaches bcuz it is NOT a simple song to sing... His power throughout is CRAZY good... and I'm talking about vocal coaches praising him after they see A LIVE PERFORMANCE where Bruce sounds exactly like the studio version
@patricksimons5604 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they missed that one. Must one of the longest ones in recorded history. I sawthem life last year and he can still hold it that long after surviving cancer.
@aaronmullenix54093 жыл бұрын
I can hold my notes longer than dickenson ever did.....but yeah it very difficult
@Willh6215 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys. I have been listening to this song for years, and not once had I thought about is as much as you did. The conversation went way deeper than I expected. I'm gonna have to relisten to a lot of songs after this.
@DeeGabbalot6 жыл бұрын
Love Iron Maiden! In high school I was on home detention (don't judge me) and I couldn't go to the concert when they came to KC. A friend of mine went to the concert with her boyfriend telling her mom she was at my place babysitting with me. She asked me to cover if her mom called. I said sure...but you have to call me from a payphone as close to the stage as you can find and let me hear them live over the phone. She did it!!! It was great!!!!
@vinniedesalvo4456 жыл бұрын
Sweating bullets -Megadeth Victim of changes- Priest Hollow- Pantera Lucretia - Megadeth Dreamer Deceiver - Priest Number of the beast - Maiden Four horsemen- Metallica Wasted years - Maiden Peace Sells - Megadeth Any Black Sabbath, Dio, and so many I can’t even name them- rock on guys ! And up the irons 🤘🤘 So many I could recommend- I love your reactions - so true and pure and I’m a metal fan and have been since 1984 and will Be til I die -!
@itswrongtokillanimalsifyou28373 жыл бұрын
"I don't know how to compute death" George is a bit of a dope lyricist himself!