Rappers React To Iron Maiden "Wasted Years"!!!

[@hvitekristesdod]

Life-changing song. One of Maiden’s all time best

[@dariiofernando]

Iron Maiden, Killers, Powerslave and Somewhere in Time for me

[@daniellstn]

In my opinion, the BEST band in the world!! ❤

[@justindevoe9556]

When I saw them live in 2017 this was the final song they did, and that was one of the greatest concert experiences I’ve ever had

[@spackle9999]

One of the most famous riffs and solos from when Metal was young.

[@jasonthompson3209]

1986 was an AWESOME year for Heavy Metal. Great reaction as always.

[@ExUSSailor]

Steve Harris is the most consistently great songwriter in the history of metal.

[@ExUSSailor]

This song was from the album "Somewhere in Time" which was released in '86.

[@davidgilmour1904]

Adrian Smith wrote Wasted Years

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@davidgilmour1904 that is true but the guys original comment is still pretty accurate even if Steve didn’t write this one.

[@puppetmaster8551]

One of the best to ever do it even if he didn’t write this one

[@MichaelRCarlson]

The bass fills in this song are gold.

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

Coincidentally the album this is from is 1986 is Somewhere in Time and that happens to be kind of an under-appreciated album in the band's catalog so they are going to rectify that this very year by doing a tour themed largely around that album. As a matter of fact I think they're going to play the album in its entirety which means some songs that have never actually been played live before it's going to be amazing. If you guys hear any tale of Iron Maiden coming anywhere near you you have to go see them! They are still amazing performers full of energy and endurance and the crowd is multi-generational with children and all-ages running up to people and their Geezer years out to support and up the irons.

[@F13thvoorhees]

Bruce Dickinson is metal's original "Most Interesting Man in The Word" 🤘🏻

[@rusbell2981]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@williamreiser3118]

Any man that Can sing like him fly a jet This is beyond cool And is good at soccer and Fencing

[@mahalalel7771]

Yes. These guys have not a clue when it comes to Iron Maiden. History escapes most.

[@G_Demolished]

Iron Maiden owned the concert t-shirt game too. They _always_ had the coolest artwork.

[@0okamino]

That’s why I count Derek Riggs as a member of Iron Maiden.

[@goldengod31]

Until they released Dance of Death 😂

[@willhpc4-life249]

This was 86, after Powerslave and Live After Death..Bruce left in 92 I believe but in 86 they could do no wrong

[@mikethemotormouth]

I wouldn't be surprised to know if you guys had heard this one before. I think along with Number of the Beast, The Trooper, Run to the Hills, this is one of their most iconic tracks. Also I was wondering if the message had come across: "So understand, don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand And realize your living in the golden years" Basically, don't dwell on the past. Instead, make the most of the time while you have it and live in the now. Also gotta get to Two Minutes to Midnight, Can I Play With Madness? and one of my favorites, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

[@0okamino]

While it’s easy to get homesick on the road, and restless when at home, it’s truly important to appreciate the time with both in the present.

[@smokeyverton7981]

I remember seeing at the mall a VHS "Iron Maiden: 12 Wasted Years 1974-1986" I was thrilled I was the same age as Iron Maiden

[@tralph40]

I’ve been in love with this band for a long time. That solo!!!

[@Unclesmokey314]

One of the very best heavy metal songs ever was recorded in 1986. It's got it all...

[@AmirAli-qy6vr]

This song never gets old!

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

Judas Priest, Maiden and others, are part of the British invasion Heavy Metal. This song was made in 1986 and for me the golden years ended with the Seventh Son album. I feel like this song was a celebration of all those tours around the globe they went to, I would say that is not about wasted years but a remembrance of all those years of life. The boys in Maiden were very generous to us, their fans, with their music, talent, and dedication through those years. Thank you Maiden! From a fan you made in 1985 with your Live After Death double vinyl album.

[@optimoprimus4608]

🤘UP THE IRONS 🤘💨🍻

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

@@optimoprimus4608 don't you agree!?? Up the Irons!!

[@timmorin2304]

Only Judas Priest started in the early 70's. Technically not part of the NWOBHM Invasion.

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

@@timmorin2304 same as Iron Maiden in a way. It is true, Judas Priest got famous in the '70s but is considered as part of The British Invasion. I don't intend to debate but that's how metal became big in America, through all these bands. God bless!

[@timmorin2304]

@@Lizard-of-Oz cool. Just stating the facts. Priest form in 1969 Maiden in 1975. Maiden is my favorite metal band though.

[@kingv1331]

When it comes to dynamic front men, Bruce is definitely among to all time greats. However, there are 4 Iron Maiden records without him and they deserve recognition as well. The first two records with Paul Di Anno before Bruce joined and two records with Blaze Bayley when Bruce went solo for awhile. Also worth noting is Bruce's solo career. Check out the song "Tears of the Dragon" from his solo material. I think you would enjoy it.

[@tannoys2008]

The final song from this album Alexander the great is something else.

[@jamesyoung7560]

This is my favorite Iron Maiden song and one of Adrian Smith's best. I really love on this album that he started singing with Bruce as his voice was a great complement to Bruce's.

[@robertbrown5876]

Love this song. It has a hell of guitar intro. This video itself sums up Iron Maiden’s 5-6 years in music business. UP THE IRONS!

[@thomaseomer5087]

I will be really surprised if bruce doesn't knock this out of the park. FYI Bruce did leave Maiden for some years and had a couple of solo albums , the band also got a replacement and had 2 albums with blaze baily on vocals. P.S. Rotting Christ - Athanatoi Este

[@satoricrush]

My favorite IM song. And the two of you need to to see them live. Great stage show.

[@Kevin_Fiol]

My favorite Maiden song growing up ❤️

[@switchboardrevelry4275]

That was an instant classic upon release and is still an awesome song to this day. Just perfection from start to finish.

[@andibobo3102]

Im a 1970 kid and Maiden is one of my all time fav bands and my sons fav bassist is Steve Harris from Maiden so for his first concert for his 16 bday I took him to see them and Megadeth (another fav) and ive seen them both so many times through the years that I spent the concert watching my son LOSE HIS MIND over watching them...best concert ever and none could ever beat it...core memory locked ❤️❤️❤️ much love and peace always guys

[@tatushhimekuro]

This came out when i was in high-school. Still love it. Screaming guitars send me. Love it when you react to something i love

[@andreaspedersen3952]

One of few songs written by Adrian Smith. Loved "Somewhere in time" from start to finish.

[@El_coajo]

Few?

[@optimoprimus4608]

Y'all need to watch a live song. So you can experience and understand how Bruce and the boys work their magic on the crowds. 🤘🍻💨

[@PaulHanney]

Thank you for the reaction. C'mon you Irons!!!

[@metal-adventures-joerg]

On my way to school back in '86,there was a radio shack kind of store with a record department in the basement,where me and my friends were hanging out after school -sometimes for hours- even they had just a small selection with metal though. I remenber the day,which "Wasted Years" was released: me standing in that very store,holding the WY single in my hands and my mind trying to figure out,how to get the 5 german marks (about 3 euros) to buy this masterpiece!!! Somehow i got the money together,went back to the store,buying the single and straight away back to my room!!! I loved the song right from the spot and i remenber listen to it,day and night,till to the day "Somewhere in Time" has been released!!!! I love it!!! Thanks, Jörg And the song contains the best and most importened Lyrics, Maiden have ever been released: "Don't waste your Time,always searching for those wasted Years""

[@waynephillips6779]

What a song yesssss One of my favourites up there with CAN I PLAY WITH MADNESS great reaction guys If you’re not pumped up after that then you’re not human 🤟🤟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥🔥

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Paul D'Anno was the FIRST Singer of Iron Maiden,not to forget.Iron Maiden was a Part of the SECOND Wave from Great Britain together with Judas Priest/Saxon/Motörhead .....Part ONE was Black Sabbath/Led Zeppelin/Deep Purple........and Bruce Dickinson has made a SOLO Career for sure as a Sportsman,Pilot,Writer,Solo Artist etc.......by the way,one of his Bands BEFORE was SAMSON.Check them out too!

[@punkjay4681]

If you are wondering if it's Iron Maiden without Bruce, all you need to do is listen to their albums with the other singers. Paul Di'Anno was the lead singer on their first 2 albums "Iron Maiden" and "Killers". In the 90s Bruce left the band for his soolo career and they released 2 albums with Blaze Bayley. The best song from these has to be "The Clansman". I think it's the only song from that era that they perform with Bruce as well.

[@lisapoulter6839]

Got to meet him before he had his heart attack. He is a lovely guy, great singer. I just can't get why, hate him for being Iron Madien, hell ever Bruce liked him. And he replaced him in the band.

[@kiltsman1029]

When blaze took over the maiden fan base nose dived. I saw wolfsbane when they were backing maiden and blaze had his mic turned off enough said

[@dizastro5437]

RJD, Bruce, .and yeah, even Halford deserve top slots on vocals. Power houses.

[@surfersilver6610]

Yes Robert Downy Jr. is a very good singer. No cap. Oh...RJD not RDJ...need my eyes checked. 😣🤓

[@Fenianboyo]

Saw Maiden in 2008 and it was the greatest show I have EVER seen in my life... Alice in Chain without Layne, is NOT Alice in Chain. Between Bruce and Layne, and Chris Cornell.....should be the competition.

[@bonsai67]

Back in 1986 I would play this tape on my walkman every Sunday evening, while travelling by train to the the army barracks I was stationed. Good times!

[@captjeter2]

GREAT song , Steve Harris' bass and those drums

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

My all-time favorite Iron Maiden song, damn i love that song.

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

You should try the title song from their 1984 album "Powerslave." Many Maiden fans consider the that album to be Iron Maiden's apex.

[@mattmid7012]

To be fair you can't go wrong with anything by Maiden from the 70's and 80's, just great album after great album and no two the same.

[@princeofpcos9804]

Love the intro riff

[@TheFlyingNorseman]

I have to say, as a frontman, Bruce is my favorite between the two. But from the “Last Ride of the Day” live from Wacken vs a studio recording of “Wasted Years,” Floor wins, no contest. Both of these bands are so much better live than in studio.

[@shawn.m.schmidt]

'86. "Somewhere in Time" was their watershed album. The tide still comes and goes out, but it never hit as high as this album.

[@larsabackberg8747]

This tour (”Somewhere on tour”) was the first time i saw them live. A lifechanging experience.

[@randybaker6042]

Iron Maiden has always been bigger than people realized and is even bigger than what is perceived here. Even after this poll. People need to realize that Maiden was NEVER an airplay band. We're talking a few songs making the airwaves throughout their entire history until they became classic rock. Iron Maiden is played more on reaction channels today than they were ever played on the radio when radio was the only avenue. Queen? Metallica? Tool? We're talking massive play on the airwaves. The bands during this digital age? A couple clicks on KZbin and you can listen to the new release of almost any band. It cannot be overstated that Iron Maiden, throughout their prime were not on the airwaves. Even today, across these reaction channels, their triumphant sound keeps lifting them towards the top. The positive energy created by their music compared to almost all the other big metal bands cannot be overstated. Nightwish is in a genre that also plays to positive energy. RUSH was able to do it on the progressive side of heavy music. It is something that is very difficult to do without being cheesy. It is much easier to be badass and/or dealing with angst. It's what propelled RUSH through their staggering career in the face of impossible odds and it did the same for Maiden. Still Life is probably the best example and one of hardcore Maiden fans favorite song's. An uplifting song about nightmares. lol

[@drjag1155]

This song is fantastic. The lyrics are very cool, and the guitars awesome ! And Bruce... Well this is Bruce, fantastic 😂🤘🙏

[@neomoscoso10]

Underrated classic by these legends.

[@mikedow9830]

This song is about being on the road all the time. Back then they would tour for 1-2 years at a time.

[@donwilcox728]

This and AC/DC's Thunderstruck are #1 & #2 best heavy metal songs ever. And I can't choose who's best. A tie at the top.

[@giovanigiorgini6745]

GREAT SONG IRON MAIDEN NUMBER ONE HEAVY METAL......

[@liammerrick6399]

This was my gateway song for maiden 20yrs ago. Been obsessed ever since. That Adrian solo get me in the feels every time

[@robinschulze934]

Theses their the days , when Maiden was on MTV every day !!!!! ❤😂

[@KrisK565]

Adrian Smith's solo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jgsrhythm100]

Maiden -" Revelations" off "Piece of Mind" 🔥 🔥

[@susanconstable2113]

Sabbath, Maiden and priest were all influencers for bands.

[@1COMIXMAN]

There were a few stories from the gulf war about soldiers putting loud speakers onbtheir vehicles and jaming metal music. while in battle or rolling through towns. One tank commander of his tank group had his tankbwired up and he was a hard core metalhead and played slayer and hard core death andvghrash metal songs. One tank crew in another played the trooper as they drove into battle on loud speaker. When i heard about that one I thought how fitting. Seeing a convoy of tanks and Bradley's advancing playing a song about charging troops.

[@Sully2001]

I’ve got this record on vinyl. This, Piece of Mind, and Senjutsu are the only ones I have but the 2 of 3 that are original copies sound absolutely stellar🔥🔥🔥

[@Agg1E91]

Being a music nerd, I was always caught by the way the vocals resume while the guitar solo is still wrapping up. A small thing, but something you don't really hear a lot. We tend to focus on the performances but remember, all of this was designed, planned out, thought through and practiced. A lot of work goes into "a few seconds here, and a minute there".

[@faultier3215]

The first 2 Iron Maiden albums with Paul di'Anno on Vocals are defenetly absolute classics! check out "Killers"

[@Justin-td4bb]

I forgot how amazing this track is 🔥

[@R8drdave]

Crazy that these are the finalists.

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Well earned Bruce. I think he is indeed the best. Musically and showmanship. The total package.

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

I’m agree Smokey! Maiden is the Metallica of the NWOBHM. Sabbath was first but they were completely different. This is the band that came from them and bridged the gap from the 70’s to Metallica in ‘83. Maiden was still bangin in the 80’s though. They were peers with Metallica in early 80’s and have just as big a catalogue.🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘 Listen to the Piece of Mind album! Where Eagles Dare, the Flight of Icarus, Die With Your Boots on!

[@digimortalone2759]

Adrian Smith, the guitarist that did the solo, wrote this song. If you like it and want to hear his bluesier side with him singing. You should check out Smith/ Kotzen. Specifically, the video for Scars.

[@zfgdun]

They've played this classic every time I've seen them. Great song. Met Steve Harris a couple years ago. Great dude.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Maiden wasn't part of the original big four when it comes to metal/hard rock. When it comes to metal/ hard rock, Sabbath, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin were the main ones, having coming and releasing their debuts in the late 60s. The next generation, some call it the New Wave of British Heavy Metal would be bands like Maiden and Priest, forming in the 70s and releasing their signature albums in the early 80's. Then you have your 4 from thrash of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. So short version short, Maiden and Priest bridged the gap between Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to Metallica and Megadeth. And then bands like Pantera were inspired by both Sabbath and Metallica. Heavy metal has about as many generations as there are styles of metal it seems.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Yessss….. Black Sabbath is still Black Sabbath without Ozzy ! ….and I ❤ Ozzy ! Iommi is Sabbath ! Dio,Gillan,Ozzy and Martin just put there spin on there sound during particular era’s I saw Iron Maiden on this tour…. (Somewhere on Tour) March 31st 1987 Worcester Mass. This song ignited the crowd into a frenzy !!! Wish I could go back and relive the 80’s 🥲 Seen Maiden a dozen times “Up The Irons” 🤘🏼

[@necro_nomicon]

IRONS!!!

[@kristaspecht]

Morning guys! This song is a great choice! Man I haven't heard iron maiden in a long time but feel Bruce should win this! He's been around doing the music for so long and has a great stage presence and awesome voice!🤘🎸🤓

[@sinisterking6009]

One of the best maiden songs imo from a dope ass album 👍🔥

[@christophercook4819]

Love both Bruce and Floor both amazing singers writers and performers. I honestly can’t pick between the two. This song is on their somewhere in time album which was released in the late eighties early eighties was their self titled album and killers when they had Paul Diano on vocals. 22 acacia avenue is a great song where you see the dynamics of Bruce’s vocals. Anywho I think it’d be really cool to see Bruce and Floor do a collaboration

[@40kedge]

Adrian is hands down my favorite guitar platyer( of course that what I gee up with.. and that shit never changes)

[@trenchy1990]

"Iron Maiden... Excellent!" *Air Guitar* - Bill & Ted

[@720kla]

This is my fav song from them. Saw them on this tour in the Omni

[@720kla]

This was in like 88

[@markhorne8318]

That beginning riff is the 1st segment every new guitar player tries to learn....or at least it was back in the day and the 1st thing I tried to learn.

[@Elnont]

Bruce is still Bruce without maiden - chemical wedding and Accident of birth (2 of Bruce’s solo stuff) are great. Infact, chemical wedding won metal album of the year in ‘98. Bruce’s voice is insane and as a frontman there’s very few, if any that do it better. Metallica went mainstream for a while, hence the blow up in popularity. Maiden NEVER did, had no air play and is still fucking massive.

[@JohnWayne-vf5bs]

Sorry I was late to the party iron maiden is awesome and so influential take care guys keep up with the great work

[@Honour2000]

I cant wait to see them again in London. Greatest band of all time.

[@DavidHernandez-dn2te]

I fell in love with Metal with this song. MTV Hard 30, first song.

[@dustinierardi4028]

Bruce is one of the best for sure. You should try something from his solo albums. I’d start with OMEGA or KING IN CRIMSON.

[@brandonx7215]

"LONELINESS OF THE LONG DISTANT RUNNER" epic song from the same album "CAUGHT SOMEWHERE IN TIME"❤🇨🇦

[@gchampi2]

Maiden were from the new wave of British Heavy Metal (AKA the NWOBHM), alongside The Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head & Judas Priest. These were the guys who INSPIRED Metallica. They were truly MASSIVE during the '80s, in the running for the largest band on the planet, and THEY STILL ARE.

[@calseeor]

To a lot of us OG Metalheads, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden were/are at the same level. When they both first really hit, the divide of "which is better" seemed to be right down the middle. The two of them were really in their own category and did a ton to take this style of heavy metal to the top.

[@pittsburghgrower]

I love this band

[@jameschanin876]

I saw Iron Maiden in 1982 I was 11 years old & saw them 28 more times since then.

[@JCP_956]

Such a Nostalgic Song

[@chriscary9269]

Bruce is one of a kind, no one like him, to contemplate Iron Maiden with out Bruce is like the equivalent of contemplating the meaning of life….

[@Roylevis]

This my favorite maiden song

[@nupraptorthementalist3306]

I always appreciate this one for being uncharacteristically optimistic, or at least not miserable; most of "metal" (like from this ordinarily e.g. 'Moonchild', etc.) to Darkthrone or Mayhem is the absolute opposite. Though still, Darkthrone is medicine.

[@michaelward5370]

Love your reaction videos, guys! It would be cool to see you react to Faith No More, Last Cup Of Sorrow!!

[@sentenced03]

Bruce had a pretty good solo career. The album chemical wedding is my favorite.

[@bartlett247]

Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth are the big four for thrash. Looking for an early days of metal big 4 I would go straight British heavy metal: Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Motorhead and Deep Purple (who are classic rock, but are widely considered one of the forefathers of heavy metal). Judas priest would easily be my top choice for the 5th spot

[@MrBurnout22]

Hopefully my vote is not too late yet .. Ive seen Iron Maiden live in concert and I can say with confidence without a doubt what you hear in studio version is what you hear live! And not just 6-8 songs either Im talking for over 2 hours of belting screaming hitting those super high range notes in every song is absolutely insanely good! Even 30 years later the guy out preforms and out sings everyone live! He must have paid the devil with multiple souls for that voice! lol

[@MotleySchuh]

That riff is my ring tone. 🤘

[@matje6978]

Man you guys are twisting my arm here. Bruce and Floor are my two favorites, and now they are competing 😨

[@34rdiaz]

One of my favorite bands of all time seen them live many time some of the best concerts if I'm even been to....It's a damn shame that their not in the ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME..if you do another IRON MAIDEN REACTION...please do " FLIGHT OF ICARUS "..

[@randywissler9923]

Its a song about being on the road and how that wears on ya, cuz they are known for going on 1-2 year long tours. Also, are we gonna mention Steves bass lines on this song? Some of the finest in metal!!!!! UP THE IRONS!!!! P.S. Still firmly believe David Lee Roth is the greatest frontman ever!!!!!

[@JSyder-co3xp]

Seen them every tour since Powerslave. Even if you don't like Maiden you have to respect the fact that almost every album has gone at least gold and they sell out everywhere they play with literally no commercial radio play.

[@darren69210]

Probably the Best Maiden Song Ever 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

Great song and album!

[@andrewarnott6106]

Finding it hard to think of an Adrian Smith solo more tricky to play than this one. Damn, he hit every not just right here, and it wasn't easy!