Iron Maiden "Fear of the Dark" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

It's been a while since we've done some Iron Maiden on this channel, so it's time to bring Bruce Dickinson back for more analysis. I asked our Patrons what song should be next up, and they all voted for "Fear of the Dark." I think I'm ready for more #horsestance!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Iron Maiden performing "Fear of the Dark” live on the Death On The Road tour. (Yes, I know Flight 666 has better quality and energy, but the vocals are difficult to analyze. I tested a few seconds before I filmed, and we decided on this version. I review the Flight 666 version BEFORE my outro, so will still see it!)
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@BillyTpower]

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[@gokuultrainstinc9454]

Listen: Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son - Iron Maiden The Number Of The Beast - Iron Maiden Afraid To Shoot Strangers - Iron Maiden Master Of Puppets - Metallica One - Metallica Back In Black - ACDC I Dont Want To A Miss A Thing - Aerosmith Livin' On A Player - Bon Jovi Gods Of War - Def Leppard Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns N Roses November Rain - Guns N Roses Better - Guns N Roses

[@dulynoted2427]

I'm sorry, but if you really want to hear Dickenson's operatic abilities, you Must listen to the Power Slave album.

[@MihaiModreaMarin]

@@dulynoted2427 who's "Dickenson"?!

[@dulynoted2427]

@@MihaiModreaMarin Typo Bruce Dickinson

[@lt.finglefubledingler1972]

I love how we’re pretty much just forcing this nice lady to listen to metal and she’s beginning to love it

[@brianeleighton]

I love her when she said "...it was like a terrible nightmare that was really cool because Iron Maiden was playing". 😂😂😂😂

[@nallyvaico]

An I almost fell in love with her 😍

[@tomdrigs5635]

She is just over reacting, tryind hard to make it interesting.

[@tomdrigs5635]

@@brianeleighton dude, who cares. I never watch these retard "react" videos because they are stupid, and this one just confirmed it. I like Bruce's voice and maybe just because of that I got a little curious and watched this one a bit and got annoyed. I don't like all the fake over reacting. No one does this hysteria watching music videos alone or even with friends in a normal situation. But then there is the "react" videos of these people crazy for attention making stupid faces, eyes and mouths in front of the camera. The reason so many people like such videos is beyond comprehension. Stupidity in this modern society is a huge thing. But hey! I just made a little comment and that's no big deal. But since you get so bothered, I am telling you a bit more. But you like it? Enjoy it dude!

[@iankerr5147]

Why does she not mention , when going on about Bruce's stamina , that he flies the band round the tours on " Ed Force One " and then does the gig ?? .

[@NPK476]

I don't like to tell people that they "need" to hear or see something, but you really need to see and hear the Iron Maiden performance of "Dance of Death" from En Vivo. It's the most over the top exaggerated performance I've ever seen Bruce give.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Oooo. Let's get some likes on this post to push it up the list!

[@ukaszkrupinski3561]

@@TheCharismaticVoice i would prefer to see The Talisman from En Vivo :)

[@NPK476]

@@TheCharismaticVoice It's like watching a period piece with overdramatic British acting students high on LSD set to a musical and I do mean that in the best of ways. If it doesn't get enough votes, check it out on your own time when you are in a giggly and silly mood.

[@cruiseliner]

@@TheCharismaticVoice ​Now you need to see the vocal doppelganger: Raphael Mendes... strongly recommend Aces High (IRON MAIDEN) - Cover Feat. Raphael Mendes! :)

[@EddieRiggsBF3]

@@ukaszkrupinski3561 Talisman is awesome from En Vivo. But to be honest, there are tons of great Iron Maiden performances, for example whole Rock in Rio is awesome.

[@RkJohnsonNingthemcha]

The audiance immediately sings along coz the tune is imprinted on DNA of every Maiden fans including mine 😂

[@donaldcampbell9483]

Chills everytime brother.... live it's just amazing!

[@jamesboydriver]

Accurate AF!

[@mbolu349]

Just how every Metallica fan knows exactly what to do when Creeping Death starts.

[@jishnujeetchakraborty8003]

ohh yah

[@roninrider1930]

SKÓL

[@digitaIgorilla]

"The audience wants to sing along to it". That's Maiden fans, we sing the whole F***ing set, including the guitar parts :D "It sounds like he's talking to a group of pre-schoolers" Yes, also us lol

[@catatonicphobos]

AHAHAHAHAH, this

[@lok4890]

Fear of the dark! Turururutu fear of the duuuck

[@robertf3397]

Yes! Even the guitar parts! 😂Guilty as charged. Been there, done that.

[@stefanlaube-kueth2229]

And don' t forget to sing the drum parts! 😁

[@vanityscar424]

best comment ever

[@Touchpadse]

I can hear that intro a million times and still get goose bumps every single time

[@katalystkatapatheticalyssa5987]

Same! Every single time.

[@rolfversteegt8972]

Want goosebumps? Try 'Doctor doctor', the concert intro. Works every time!

[@BarbosaUral]

One thing you have to remember about Iron Maiden, Elizabeth, is that they don't play TO an audience, they play WITH the audience. I don't think anyone came away from an Iron Maiden concert without a feeling they were part of the band that night in the last 35 years of playing concerts. Every member of the band is a showman.

[@moottori_paa]

Maiden Fans are awesome too, maiden concert is so good experience everytime.

[@CrazyhorseDK]

same with motorhead/dio same feeling

[@Dreckmal01]

Up the Irons! Every show they blow the roof off. It's crazy to feel the love with such an intense group of band and fans.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Up the Irons

[@0Onyx13]

I've loved this and a couple other songs of theirs for the past 20 years but now I'm getting way deeper into it, and i really hope'll manage to see them live even once, being part of that crowd... woah I get shivers just thinking about it, it would be such an epic night!

[@joe08867]

I feel like we are turning her to the dark side Bruce has some of the greatest energy on stage. The band as a whole is just so powerful. The key and tempo changes, the driving bass and drums and Bruce adding the cherry on the top. I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@C-Swede]

Metal is the outside of the asylum, not the dark side 😘

[@raymondpopple6390]

Nice!!! I’m stealing that lol. You will be given credit 🙂

[@paulriddle7818]

Floor Jansen started turning her 2 years ago then Dio finished the job.

[@jochem420]

im not a huge metal guy, but its amazing to me how some metal singers can sing live

[@paulriddle7818]

@@jochem420 Insane amounts of talent. Elizabeth has been showing the world alot of them for 2 years now. Like her first. Ghost Love Score by Nightwish.

[@rickj6348]

At my last Iron Maiden show, there were four generations of fans there, all of us knew all of the words and all of us sang the whole setlist. There is no band like them. UP THE IRONS!

[@ozymandias1759]

I was born in 1981 and thanks to my uncle I began to listen to Heavy Metal since I was in my crib. My first memory comes with "Bark at the moon", obviously I listened to it years after the release, but I was 4 years old. Then, during my kindergarten years I discovered Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and many more cool bands. If there is a band who joins me with my uncle (he was like a dad for me), it's Iron Maiden. Sometimes I listened to albums of the 80's... Powerslave, Piece of mind, The seventh son of the seventh son... The whole decade and it's magic and I shall accept it, I cry... I thank to my uncle, whenever he is. I miss him. Receive my best wishes for you and your beloved ones

[@dinodigger8807]

Just took last Saturday my daughter to her first maiden show. She knew all the words. It was epic

[@rickj6348]

@@dinodigger8807 That has to be one of my favourite parts about being a Maiden fan; that so many generations love their music!!

[@dinodigger8807]

@@rickj6348 absolutely. Seeing her jump when I did (and in fact when all 30,000 or however many were there) made me feel proud. I did something right as a dad 😂🤘

[@richardboar7618]

Absolutely, saw quite a few fathers (and mothers), sons, and grandsons in attendance in Anaheim, CA last month. Amazing show, all into their 60's and playing like they're still 25!

[@notronsivart]

Bruce Dickinson has commented in interviews that he runs all over the stage and makes these huge movements because he performs to the ENTIRE crowd. He's playing to the back of the crowd. He wants the people in the back to be able to see his performance.

[@Garbox80]

And because he sees Iron Maiden more of an act than a concert. Theatre more than just music.

[@johnanderson7739]

His interview in Metal: A head bangers journey is great. He talks about when things are really right during the show, he can point, and the guy in the back row can feel that he's pointing hat him. the place seems to shrink.

[@notronsivart]

Yep I've seen that.

[@svanheesvelde]

He/they are amazing!!!! 🖤🤘🖤

[@181le6]

You beat me to it. I've seen that very interview. Yes, that's exactly what he said. You need to make yourself big, and not just stand in front of the mic.

[@wilsoncrocker]

when you go to a maiden show, you sing backup vox. thems the rules. youre actually in the band during the show. theres no audience, just backup singers.... that is all. carry on.

[@jcw1569]

Yeah, she should listen to the studio version of iron maiden songs, especially this one to get the backing vocal. The Trooper is another Iron Maiden song that you need to hear the studio version of to get the background vocals.

[@dag1704]

It really feels like one giant family of 80 thousand people, enjoying the moment and singing together. Maiden concerts are just top notch, every time I was there, it was 100% worth it.

[@chuckstallman5]

I've been to tons of live shows and maiden still put on the best live performance I've seen!

[@farmersboy]

I feel privileged to have been their backing singer twice.

[@moottori_paa]

17 gigs in backup vocalist with them and everyone is somekind stressrelief comrad situtatuation. 40 years with maiden in my life!

[@BradWolfe113]

I always get shivers when the fans chant in the beginning. I was so fortunate to be able to do that at a live show.

[@seancunningham4462]

hopefully i’ll catch them for the first time this year. i may too get to join in lol

[@paolabarona822]

Same here, did it at the show in Sunrises FL 2019, looking forward to do it again in Tampa FL Oct 27 2022 🤘🔥

[@paolabarona822]

@@seancunningham4462 What show are you attending to?

[@seancunningham4462]

@@paolabarona822 i will be at download festival in june

[@agp11001]

"Fear of the Dark" live is pretty close to what religious people might call a spiritual experience. 18 shows and I will never, ever get tired of it.

[@brandonpew8371]

As someone who's been there to see fear of the dark live nothing compares to being in the crowd singing along its a whole new world

[@patrickpendergast898]

Nice pun. I see what you did there.

[@dirt3387]

Or a brave new world? 😏

[@BabTheBabs]

It's absolutely not their best song but always a high point of their live shows. Keep getting shivers just by watching videos of it.

[@scottlarmore5038]

It’s fun watching her realize just how complex and intricate metal actually is. I really appreciate these videos.

[@floreaciprian9742]

yea dude. its very gratifying and satisfying to watch somebody that had no contact with metal slowly discover, enjoy and appreciate the music we love for years. Not to mention that she basically explains us why we love the songs we do. It happened a lot of times for me with her reactions to Bruce and especially Dio, when I understood what they do, how they do it and the effect it has.

[@Paul.Reid123]

I've just started watching her videos. I'm the same, seeing someone appreciate metal on this level is awesome

[@catz2317]

Same! I appreciate her channel because she appreciates metal. 🤘

[@obbekjaer]

"Bruce would be the ultimate cheerleader". That line is pure gold. I really, really hope you land an interview with him because he's just as lovely a person as he is an awesome singer and performer. And of course that you experience an Iron Maiden concert some day. The vibe is just fantastic and fans are like family :)

[@trailrunplanet]

I would totally watch an interview of you and Bruce. Now that he is in recovery from his hip surgery it might be your opportunity.

[@jasperdevries1726]

To be fair, Bruce had so many careers (singer, writer, fencer, pilot) that one more really wouldn't be surprising.

[@Tsudkyk]

Bruce is the best showman in music. He is constantly running around the stage, never misses a note, and has multiple outfit changes. Plus he flies the damn plane😂

[@ghostofdota]

Ed Force One :)

[@sicjes1]

He's like if the crocodile Hunter started a metal band instead of molesting crocodiles.

[@Bhisha96]

if you want a showman, you go for Rammstein's Till Lindemann, now thats a showman.

[@inaamina]

The best thing is when he rides around on his imagination horse 😂

[@murraycnc]

Weird Al is a worthy contender.

[@Michael_RareZebra]

Iron Maiden is absolutely epic....I'm a kid from the 80's and so glad they're still with us on earth. Not many bands can reach across so many generations and still perform at their level. I want to see the day those headphones fly off and you start head-banging - hahaha.

[@ozymandias1759]

So do I!! Here is your like

[@powskier]

His stance comes from his extensive fencing background. He was quite good and narrowly missed making the Olympic team. He was ranked 4th best in the UK. Bruce is what you call a polymath which is somebody who achieves a very high level in multiple disciplines. Bruce is also an accomplished pilot who holds a commercial airline license

[@martinwilliams3595]

I had the honour of meeting the great man many years ago, at a fencing competition. I really had to contain myself! Then I best him, lol. (NB He wasn't at his peak at this time but still darned good)

[@marcdemonye7327]

He flies Ed-Force 1, the bands own 747

[@chrissy1310]

and an excellent singer!!! new word polymath!

[@elwizschold]

There is a story of how he was the pilot on a flight from London to Copenhagen, when Iron Maiden was to play at Roskilde Festival - and most of the passengers were fans, so they went nuts when he did his whole "This is your Captain speaking..." speech before take-off

[@dHolbach77]

I'd be curious if he's into intellectual pursuits. I'd like to know what books/essays he's read. Especially any academic material.

[@Chromodar]

I kinda prefer the Rock in Rio 2001 version - Bruce yelling "I CAN'T HEAR YOU" at the MASSIVE crowd all screaming along is hilarious.

[@joseoliveira5585]

I agree, and i was there.

[@joefairbairn1978]

Totally! The 2001 version is the best by far, sound, performance, everything ✌🏻

[@joefairbairn1978]

@@joseoliveira5585 legendary! I’m envious man 😉

[@gregg7233]

Rock. In. Rio.

[@gregg7233]

🤘

[@enginproject]

I am a metal head since I was 14, now I am 40 years old. We "The Metalheads" were some weird kids in black with long hair.. It is very exiting to see that over the last 4-5 years I see "normal" people are enjoying the songs I love! I think the value of metal music has increased much more with youtube.

[@Ultra-Collector]

I’m still that way! Metal,guitars and really awesome hair is me! I’ll never change!

[@robertprady885]

what r u about? I'm 57, was a jock in high school, studied hard and into priest, maiden, and sabbath. also been playing guitar since 12 years old. music is music, no particular type of person defines it

[@greyblade23]

I've loved metal since most of these bands (Maiden, Priest, Sabbath, & Dio!) first played in the 80s. Seeing Elizabeth react to them now is just like bringing a new fan into the fold, and makes me feel like I'm hearing them for the first time. Rock On 🤘🤘

[@silentfog6924]

….. yeah because rock/metal music is IMMORTAL! Can you remember ANY pop song from lets say 1987/88? Welli cant to consider i listening different kind ofmusic to be honest. Well but somehow i remember from the scratch…… Moonchild, keeper of the seven keys, Here i go again etc etc. 50 year metalhead here…… since 1980. Will die headphones on listening probably from Maiden.

[@pennywagner4260]

I ve been a metal head since I was probably 11! Im nearing 60 now!!

[@Jake_B_Late]

I have schizophrenia and am practically unable to do much of anything without intense fear. This song explains my state of mind at most times. It’s an intense paranoia that doesn’t have to come from ‘the dark’ but as the song says, something as simple as the light starting to change.

[@rushy67rr97]

It’s really quite astounding how guys like Bruce Dickinson, Halford, Tate, Dio etc are able to deliver vocals like this night after night year after year over some of the loudest played music on the planet without destroying their voices, very cool 🤘😎 Another suggestion for a great vocalist who’s been killing it at this level for over 50 years is Glenn Hughes, this guy is astonishing for his age and has a rap sheet of great songs longer than I could list here 👍🏻

[@brunoliberato837]

Oh yeah "Child in time" please!!!

[@bishopsteiner7134]

agreed... though I always feel a little cheated by Halford, only because I have never once heard (nor seen a video of) him doing the opening scream to Dissident Aggressor live. That minor quibble aside... all the guys you listed are/were absolute beasts. While obviously not as old, though I do feel Tim Owens deserves more respect than he gets, being as he does hit all the highest notes live (be it Priest, Iced Earth, etc).

[@bilcorp1]

they all have lessons in classical/opera vocals ang singing.

[@randominc.2251]

@@bishopsteiner7134 I agree ..Ripper doesn't get his due...

[@TimothyWelty]

You should add Matt Barlow to this list. He really set the bar for Iced Earth.

[@daniellanz5192]

When they went to Venzuela in 2009, Bruce jumped from the second level of the stage did a split mid air landed and continue to sing, it was amazing to see that and he was 51 at the time!

[@0Onyx13]

As a 35 year old, I hope to age as well as he does! Though maybe I should start working out to keep in shape, aside from just walking lol

[@sebastianandersson7708]

Saw him this summer (2022) ... oh he was full of energy allright, the 64yo was jumping and dancing all over

[@S00thsayer4]

5:29 when you paused immediately before the drop I admit I let out a scream internally lol

[@jasoncyr5139]

I know, I got excited then she paused it and I was like nooooooo. Lol

[@christiansmith7391]

It's made up for at 6:30 though

[@pguimaraes2000]

Fear of the Dark is an unbeatable masterpiece. All live versions are great, but the studio version from the album is something else. Up the Irons! 🤟🏻🇬🇧

[@sleevelessace]

i feel the live versions bump it up even more because the fans vocalize the guitar parts which adds so much to the magic of maiden

[@Frosty-kz4om]

You know your band is great when your audience sings along to the guitar and the solos.

[@johanderyck6598]

“Bruce Dickinson would be the ultimate cheerleader,” is the perfecr quote for why I cannot get enoug of your channel!

[@oglschmitt]

Her analysis is one of a kind!

[@SAITO2]

I've said it before, I'm saying it again and I'll probably say a lot of times to come, but your enthusiasm when your reviewing metal songs is just so enjoyable to watch. this song from the rock in rio show is what got me into maiden and it's always great to see the excitement you show during these.

[@brianjones6210]

Agreed. Elizabeth almost makes me love metal more, if that were possible! Bruce, Dio, Halford...if she discovers Robert Plant we will be watching this channel forever.

[@denman0621]

The look on her face at the first tempo change? Priceless. Makes me think she had the volume turned up to 11.

[@JR-vc3lq]

Love the almost childlike wonder of discovery, and the breakdown of the song by a ‘non’ Maiden fan is priceless. Plus she’s a little cutie🙂

[@robertlamont9712]

She should be a part of the army now. 👍... one day she will catch them. 🤙

[@heavymetalbasement7002]

Every once in awhile, a song sounds better live than it does on the album. This is one of them.

[@Walamonga1313]

Nah. It sounds just as good for sure tho, which in itself is pretty rare

[@boscotheman82]

@@hendrikscheepers4144 Bruce sang differently on Fear of the Dark and No Prayer for the Dying then he did on previous albums so this is actually better than the recorded version

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

With Maiden EVERYTHING sounds better live. If only because playing together live creates a vibe and energy that you will never get in a studio, doing X amounts of takes until the energy and rush wears off, and lets not forget, because there is no audience energy to feed off.

[@maryannerazzano7692]

@@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 I agree

[@tracyo6133]

This song is the main reason I HAD to see Iron Maiden in concert! Just being part of this...the haunting feeling of everyone in the audience joining the guitar was magical!! SO amazing!! I was very nervous that they wouldn't play it because they were doing so many of their more obscure songs! I was rewarded, however!! My heart was full!!

[@DeathCapAmplification]

I love how she’s so innocent to metal and how she is genuinely excited and shocked that it can sound so good and it’s not all noise.

[@aaronsirkman8375]

I think she’s a good bit beyond “shocked that it can sound so good and it’s not all noise”.

[@SterlingVanlaere]

I'm not sure innocent is the right word here. She seems genuinely excited about the creativity of the bands, in a sort of artistic admiration.

[@blppt]

To be fair, Maiden is one of the more musical metal bands. I wouldn't expect her to start enjoying Nile after this, for example.

[@demisgamez4732]

I have to say that Fear of the Dark from Rock in Rio is by far the best performance on video. Crowd participation, Bruce’s vocals, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith solos and the drumming of Nicko. Just an outstanding performance.

[@mariobljajic2425]

The Clansman is also great.

[@meht43-BringitBadger]

And this from a man who has subsequently recovered from throat cancer…legend is over used…Bruce however is a LEGEND

[@eddyblackwell2310]

Did see the video iron maiden released Thursday

[@mayoite160]

he didn't have cancer when this was recorded

[@meht43-BringitBadger]

@@mayoite160 no he didn’t, that was not my point, and your point is?

[@meht43-BringitBadger]

I’m not talking about this video, I’m talking about a man that is still doing what he does amazingly well given what he has been through with the cancer, and a man who has done so much for where I live.

[@mayoite160]

@@meht43-BringitBadger then maybe try not to use the word "this" out of context next time

[@peterleblanc4727]

You have no idea how fun it is to relive my youth seeing these bands again through your eyes and expertise, you bring these bands / singers to a whole different level of appreciation. Love this so much!!!

[@senaya]

"Bruce Dickinson the ultimate cheerleader" - this alone makes you a legend :D

[@ellielittlecutegorgongirl708]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 priceless words...and absolutely accurate 😜😝

[@romanos443]

HAhAhshahHjahahah 😂😂😂

[@etiennetremblay2026]

Bruce dickinson once said that he go rollerblades and sing the entire setlist to prepare his stamina for the shows (so rollerblade for 2,5h-3h at the times )

[@patricklarson7564]

Its pretty remarkable how Iron Maiden is still able to put on a great show nowadays, and Bruce is still running 20 miles around the stage and still able to breathe lol. Just saw them in Sioux Falls earlier this month.

[@nightmusic8]

I really can't wait for the headphones to fly off..

[@oglschmitt]

Her throwing the horns for the first time in the "Heaven and Hell" reaction is my favorite TCV moment! Her spontaneously erupting into hair-tossing, headphone-launching headbanging may be the only thing capable of topping it for me.

[@nightmusic8]

@@oglschmitt I'm guessing the headphones already secretly have flow though the room. Probably in some video waiting to clear..

[@oglschmitt]

@@nightmusic8 One can only hope!

[@rafael6956]

You’ve got to listen the version of Fear of The Dark from the 2001 Rock ‘n Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro. They’ve actually released a DVD of that concert. It is amazing and the crowd is extremely loud too… and by the way, Bruce not only runs all over the stage, but also jumps more than one time…

[@anthonypinnington1547]

The crowd was loud cos there was 250k people there lol I love maiden 40 years of listening to them 🤘🤘

[@zarkocvrtila5858]

THE BEST VERSION LIVE EVER ROCK IN RIO WITH THAT ALL PEOPLES INTRO GIVES YOU THE GOOSBUMPS ALL OVER 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrJuanBuzz]

The best version in my opinion

[@zarkocvrtila5858]

Any One got the Link?

[@Moltarslunch]

My favorite part is when she realizes that Bruce is telling the story, the drop occurs, and then you're in the story. UP THE IRONS!

[@kenbowser2393]

Rats I was hoping for “Paschendale” from the Death on the Road tour.

[@davidward2651]

That would be awesome, the poem at the start adds so much.

[@danydw8631]

YAS, i hope she'll check it some time too

[@JagdWehrwolf]

That would be amazing choice. The way that music conveys the sounds of the war (Morse code, artillery blasts...) and the lyrics themsleves.

[@Wild1BillS]

That is a Epic song

[@Themaxwithnoname]

@@davidward2651 "Anthem for Doomed Youth," by Wilfred Owen. He was in the Manchester Regiment & was killed exactly one week before WWI ended.

[@wanderer3444]

Your enthusiasm is infectious! It's like watching an Iron Maiden fan being born! It reminds me of how I felt when I first heard them almost 40 years ago...crazy!

[@omg_wtf]

Watching someone realise how awesome metal is never gets boring

[@Andre-gy2kq]

"Bruce Dickinson, The Ultimate Cheerleader" - Charismatic Voice, The. - 2021

[@juhak]

Amorphis with Anneke - Amongst Stars --- The contrast between the vocals is amazing

[@lordofkiwi5144]

i like this song a lot. Good choice.

[@Anthony-xn5ru]

I second (Third?) this as well..

[@MartinFransson]

Yes, please! 🙂

[@Norsemann]

Love Amorphis

[@jozsefkati9342]

It's impossible not to love this lady.

[@xombiefetus6291]

I've seen them twice and one of the best things about them is you can tell that they are having fun and absolutely just love what they are doing

[@Contedrumsman]

Fear of the Dark is like Holy Diver, most famous song but not the best. If you want appreciate Bruce not only in vocals but in composition, Revelations (was the first song written for Iron Maiden), it is a masterpiece and of course have a fantastic performance by Bruce.

[@oglschmitt]

Revelations is one of my favorite Maiden songs and has one of Bruce's most emotionally charged vocals. I also think "Powerslave" is a great vocal performance. Very theatrical and menacing.

[@Walamonga1313]

To Tame A Land is hugely underrated too

[@sugarbear1976x]

Run to the hills is a more popular song then this.

[@oglschmitt]

@@Walamonga1313 greed. One of Maiden's lesser-known epics.

[@oglschmitt]

@@sugarbear1976x Run to the Hills is a recognized metal classic. It's kind of Maiden's "Freebird". Fear of the Dark is a live favorite, but not as revered as Run to the Hills.

You have an infectious enthusiasm for singers and it shows. I have been watching your videos with a constant smile on my face. It doesn't hurt that you often use the songs from my formative years to illustarte your points and views. Thank you and keep it up!

[@jongolsteyn7031]

Great to see you discover the greatness of Maiden. I have known this since 1982 and they quickly became my favorite band for over 35 years. I have seen them 26 times. Seeing them live is an amazing experience, and I will carry that with me the rest of my life.

[@Valou_56]

" The legendary vocalist Bruce Dickinson " 👏👏👏

[@marcelkuijper8240]

Goosebumps!! Every time! I love it when people seem surprised at what a great band Maiden is. They deliver every show. They're not in it for the money ... they do it for the fans, and because they have fun doing it. No one has the energy that these guys have at every show.

[@r2dezki]

The whole fricking song is nothing but parts where you want to sing along.

[@decay79]

It is very much a crowd pleaser for that very reason.

[@RedDoom33]

Do Blood Brothers at Rock in Rio as next Maiden song, you will not regret it :)

[@Madman6505]

Awesome performance, awesome song... you're right!

[@MrRobMetal]

Imagine just coming off the plane that you've flown yourself, getting ready to do a concert. getting on stage, engaging with the crowd, changing complete outfits in the small intervals between songs, running around using the whole stage and props on it, and still hitting those notes. this all whilst being 63 years old.

[@mlotschek01]

Your reaction and immersion in Bruce's signing gave me goosebumps! I finally had a chance to see them live this past fall and it is such an intense and theatrical experience. They are soooo great live!

[@TheSlain1969]

South American crowds are even more crazy into bands like Maiden .. Brazil for instance.. Always love those live recordings

[@posteveryside-beatsnews]

Bro.. you should see English crowds for Maiden, as you know Maiden are from England.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

I agree with you. The live show of Megadeth That One Night In Buenos Aires 2005 is one of the most intense shows I have ever seen. The crowd was extremely energetic and sang along to every songs lyrics and riffs .

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

​@posteveryside-beatsnews I know where they are from abd proud of it but the south american crowds are way more crazy

[@impulsor666]

I personally think that the Rock in Río version of Fear of the drak is actually the most remarcable piece alive

[@18Rada89]

the '92 Helsinki version is better for my tastes

[@impulsor666]

@@18Rada89 I'm gonna check it, folk

[@impulsor666]

@@blaynegreiner9365 Me too... the voice performance and the interaction with crowd is superior

[@rodrigo4t]

I was there! \o/

[@colinjackhancock]

Yeah, that's my favourite version too.

[@sonjaleibhammer8592]

I got constantly goosebumps listening to this song. This was one of my best live moments, when I was one of nearly 100.000 people in the audiance of wacken and everybody was singing around me. It was a really powerful fealing and even there was a lot of physical distance to the stage, it felt like Bruce was standing right next to me. Thank you for making this vdeo and bringing me back this memory!

[@schtoff8200]

The live version @ rock in Rio is amazing.

[@TheDovehill]

This... I was about to comment the same thing.

[@deanbashford3524]

Best

[@aritrabiswas]

YESSSSSSS...........

[@tsmith1487]

Yup. That stadium is absolute bonkers! Imagine being on the stage.

[@drpellocks4700]

Yes Yes Yes

[@sebastienboisvert8561]

Having been in the crowd for a few shows, Fear of the Dark his the most powerful song for crowd involvement. I love your metal reaction videos. Keep them coming

[@jamessteckel5379]

"it just went into hyperdrive" that's Maiden for ya

[@lIlIANONYMOUSIlIl]

Bruce has stated that he makes exaggerated movements in an effort to be more visibly present for the people seated far from the stage. It also must be noted the relationship between the band and the fans in Rock n Roll and heavy metal. It is a trade off of power. Bands have talked about this energy exchange. As fans at the event, we feel it and we give back. If you are an emotional person, it might make you tear up to feel it.

[@MainvilleATV]

"As fans at the event, we feel it and we give back. If you are an emotional person, it might make you tear up to feel it." I was wondering if someone feels rock and metal like I do. This hits it dead on.

[@Thermopylae66]

@@MainvilleATV same

[@moisesBTW]

'A supported holler' is a great way to describe Bruce's voice. i keep coming back to this video and others, it never get old.

[@wierdalien1]

Same

[@pawelkeller]

Hearing such an enthusiastic quote from Elizabeth about headbanging makes me elevate my faith in humanity and the generations to come! “I love the way the rhythm and that part made me want to headbang. Anything that makes me want to headbang is just awesome. I did not grow up headbanging, I did not grow up listening to this kind of music”… “someday, you guys are just gonna see it, like massive hair and all the headphones will fly off” 💜

[@Guitarnivore]

My fear of the dark: Stubbing my toe or stepping in cat puke.

[@ExUSSailor]

Stepping on an undiscovered hairball, or, small animal corpse is the worst!

[@Guitarnivore]

@@ExUSSailor Yeah, the ass-end of a mouse corpse is never a pleasant thing to step on in the dark or otherwise.

[@jasondoe2596]

@@Guitarnivore ...whereas, the other end could conceivably be _pleasant_ to step on? xD

[@Guitarnivore]

@@jasondoe2596 😆 I didn't think about it that way, but yeah, cats usually only eat the top half.

[@jasondoe2596]

@@Guitarnivore TIL about cats!

[@simonoates1]

Its impressive that he can still do this after having throat cancer

[@rodrigo4t]

It was tongue cancer, no throat, but indeed impressive

[@outkast187]

Its impressive he can do this, and fly the band around in a jumbo jet, and been doing this at this level for 40 years.

[@markhusseymh1]

He still sings just as good

[@pete19721977]

Thanks for justifying the last 45 years of my life being a Metalhead! This is why we love this music! So many layers of Amazing sound in metal!

[@thedankens]

There's a reason why Iron Maiden has attracted crowds of over 300,000 to their concerts =). I'm actually buying tickets to see them in Philly next year. So stoked!

[@xarmander]

Bruce Dickinson practised fencing his whole live and I think that he nearly got the oportunity to go to the olypmic games. That would help to his good stamina :)

[@michaelzeigler1129]

I can't recommend Queensryche's "Eyes of a Stranger" enough. Watch the official video if you can, it brings the story of the Operation: Mindcrime album to the front better than any other video

[@Wulthrin]

*loooove* eyes of a stranger and mindcrime as a whole

[@davidstockton2863]

It’s a treat to see how excited you are when experiencing a new song, especially from some of the greatest metal bands out there. It’s obviously not your background, but your love of craftsmanship regardless of the discipline and enthusiasm for that skill and craftsmanship is amazing. I commend you for taking on these reviews/critiques of legendary performers and appreciating the work the artists put in to execute it so well repeatedly. Not only is Bruce a legendary stage performer but I believe he’s also a licensed captain on 737’s for a charter/executive airline. Massive respect! Thank you for your enthusiasm, it’s refreshing.

[@jonburfoot6772]

Bruce has often been said to have an operatic delivery. Watching his performances de-constructed, and appreciated, means I get to see exactly what those people are on about. The man can sing.

[@alanbirdsell9591]

They don't call Bruce, "The Human Air Raid Siren," for nothing...

[@tronous]

No one is more impressive than Bruce when it comes to energy on stage...the man is a beast! Iron Maiden is a band that you must see live. Even after throat cancer, and of course ageing they are an awesome band.

[@daviddrouant2852]

Too metal for cancer

[@benthomas2458]

"I'm off pitch because I'm so confident in what I'm singing" is now my go-to excuse whenever I'm performing

[@donnieburgess]

My "fear of the dark" is that my stepdad was trying to help me overcome the fear of the dark when I was 10 or 11 years old. He said, and I will quote, "You aren't afraid of the dark, you're afraid of what it hides." That was the whole pep talk to me at 10 or 11 years old. Not a word after it. I then asked what hides in the dark. His reply: "You never know." That terrified me for another couple of decades. I'd still be afraid that HE was going to be what was hiding in the dark were it not for his death a couple of decades back.

[@Gilleban]

I was afraid of the dark for much longer than "normal" kids would usually be...at times I've attributed this to watching too many of the "wrong" movies growing up (which are great films that I love now, like Alien and The Thing), but yeah, it was more of a fear of the "unseen" than being creeped out by ghosts and monsters. For me the real shift for getting over that was studying the martial arts...once I reached a certain level of proficiency the unknown just became a lot less scary.

[@PARRISHMELLOTT]

HE has complete and total control of the crowd at all times You don't see that much anymore. GOD BLESS IRON MAIDEN

[@blackcountryme]

Up the irons

[@zharkabat]

"He is running and singing". Bruce Dickinson in a nutshell

[@HeikoOertel]

Since almost everybody who has at least heard Iron Maiden requests "Fear of the Dark", it is also the Maiden song they play(ed) 80% of the time in our local Metal-Hall... so I requlary have my problems with the song, since I kind of "overheard" it. But everytime I see a live-version (or attend a Maiden-show), I remember why it IS the song everybody requests... since it really is a splendid live-sing-a-long experience.

[@RobRoss]

One of the amazing things of the current Iron Maiden line-up is they have 3 guitarists. They all play lead and rhythm as required. They all get along and all respect each other.

[@1970Slasher]

They care more about the music than the money. How many times do we see one of our favorite bands crumble, because this guys wants $$, but the other guys want $$$$, etc. It's why Rush always made it work. Equal shares, next question. Very admirable in this day & age.

[@rentedtux1883]

They should ditch the 3rd. He plays what Bruce sings and it's annoying af

[@joerichmond8163]

I think you should really consider reviewing King Diamond. His vocals will blow you away.

[@faasrumaar91]

Totally agree good idea

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Joe, Elizabeth said a King Diamond Reaction & Analysis video will be coming soon.

[@CreativBriPlusC337]

King Diamond inspired many, many Metal Bands!

[@dennisscott8427]

Queensryche is fantastic with opra albums like "operation mind crime".

[@metalmeltdown4634]

Suite sister Mary would be a good sugestion.

[@Luiz.Campos]

LOL Opera

[@futtbuckerson7394]

Queen of the Reich my personal favorite

[@Nephilim-81]

One of the best albums in all of music history.

[@dennisscott8427]

#Metalopera

[@onearthonelegion]

We need to get "The Ultimate Cheerleader" t-shirt for Bruce, and arrange an interview in which he wears it.

[@lebix69]

This guys ARE MUSIC,no metal nonsense label...just music gods.Bruce has a coached voice and that's why he has so much knowledge of mouth opening,vocal chords preparation and proper singing technique.AWESOME

[@WDC_wolf]

The only person who can beat Bruce in the distance coverage is Bruce himself flying their own plane as a pilot xD

[@capstevepoarch]

"Yay! It continues!" -- me in the middle of EVERY Maiden song.

[@saliston]

I love how she can appreciate music from all genres.

[@themusicthrills9282]

Not only is he a talented vocalist but he's also a pilot. Maiden has there own 747 for traveling. He flies the band across the globe for there tour's. It's insane for how much energy he has.

[@bert6229]

i love watching these because her perspective is super respectful and curious. its badass seeing someone get excited hearing something brand new and badass. reminds me of childhood fining maiden motorhead and all the other bands in my record collection

[@frankpentangeli7945]

DEEP PURPLE: CHILD IN TIME!!! Please.

[@pasel87]

That! Also Hallelujah. Ian Gillan is godly!

[@christopherstephenson93]

I agree!

[@KevinSmith-fe9rn]

Yes to Child In Time & Highway Star

[@VArsovski10]

The VERY FIRST performance in front of like 30-40 people in a studio, always give me the weirdest of vibes lol 😀

[@Hillbillies_for_Jesus]

Love that song

[@meatloafenjoyer]

If the next Iron Maiden song reviewed isn’t “Powerslave” from Live After Death ‘85, even if just for Bruce’s costumes alone, it will be a grave injustice.

[@fkops2773]

i don't understand why everyone wants to here songs from flight 666 , i don't think they are maiden fans

[@oglschmitt]

Powerslave must be Zharoffed! Awesome riffs, amazing theatrical vocals, and fascinating lyrics. Live After Death is a classic metal album, so that would be a perfect version of the song to react to!

[@ronparsons8786]

People rightly focus on Fear of the Dark, Hallowed be thy Name, Rime of the ancient mariner, etc when doing reactions, but Powerslave is one of my favorites

[@joeelmergreen5121]

that was their first album I bought and I will hear "scream for me Long Beach" when I think of Iron Maiden for the rest of my life

[@ronparsons8786]

I was 14 years old and saw them live during the Powerslave tour. I lost my damn mind when the giant mummy Eddie came out on stage 🤯

[@israelguerrero8219]

One of my favorite songs to play on guitar! So theatrical, Iron Maiden has been one of my favorite bands since I was 15. I'm so happy to watch and analyze vocals and sounds. I'm learning so much Elizabeth. Thank you for your work and time to make truly great videos that teach us, entertain us, and you are a very beautiful woman to watch smile and react to our favorite music. All my respects and light sent to you! ❤

[@steven3979]

Iron Maiden was easily one of the bands that opened my ten (or eleven) year old eyes. They were the first band I saw in concert in fact! It is absolutely amazing to see them still filling stadiums. Far as what I fear in the dark.. sadly that is mundane. This old grunt is most afraid of startling a skunk at night!

[@joshmiller2614]

I love the studio albums, but the live sets are what make Iron Maiden truly great. No one ever leaves a Maiden concert disappointed

[@zigababnik8780]

Deep Purple - Child In Time. Would really like to see your reaction and hear the analysis. There's also a great solo from Ritchie Blackmore (studio version tho).

[@biraoliverio]

The BBC live version is very good too.

[@Walamonga1313]

Studio versions are better 99% of the time

[@jasondoe2596]

I prefer the studio version.

[@Hillbillies_for_Jesus]

Love that so g

[@bobmoretti4893]

There is a reason Maiden still sells out stadiums around the globe for 40 years and running, and it isn't because they suck. Up the Irons!!

[@silvamau2854]

It is not fear of the dark, it is fear of believing that in the dark you are not alone ( that someone else is there ) Saludos de Monterrey Mexico

[@IngeniebrioCivil]

For me the best live "Fear of the dark" performance is the one from Rock in Rio Album from 2002

[@0Onyx13]

I really like the version she chose for the reasons she explained, how Bruce in the beginning alternates between singing and kinda telling the lyrics like an evil bedtime story! Though the pants he wore in Rio are sick as hell