Totally Awesome Reaction To Iron Maiden - Phantom of The Opera W/ Paul Dianno

[@chaospoet]

Clive Burr is murdering those drums. The most underrated drummer in rock/metal history.

[@MrWalkingguy]

For me, Maiden is best with Clive Burr. Nothing wrong with Nicko, just my preference.

[@Meeshrick]

Clive Burr was more of a Metal drummer. Nicko is probably technically better but Nicko is more a Jazz player. Someone did a video on KZbin that mashes up a bunch of Maiden songs with Nicko playing and it's the same beat in every verse of every song kick drum, snare, ride cymbal...then there is the big fills occasionally. Clive was a powerhouse. Much more hi hat more fills. I think Steve Harris wanted someone less flashy so Harris wouldn't be drowned out. Cause if you notice everytime Nicko has a big drum fill it's in a spot when Harris' bass note is ringing out like iafter the solos in Poweslave or it's and intro to a song.

[@j2oaks]

@@Meeshrick Nicko is technically better and that's why he was brought in. Just like Bruce was technically better than Paul. Steve's goal was always to shift the band in a progressive direction so every time someone left (got fired), he upgraded in a way to achieve that goal. The entire dynamic changed and we get songs like Where Eagles Dare, To Tame A Land, The Trooper, Revelations etc. I love Clive too, but no way I'd want to hear his renditions of Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, Face In the Sand, The Clansman and so on and so forth, because those songs don't suit him. Saying Nicko sounds the same in every song is rubbish. Many songs are vastly different from one another. He often plays the same groove at times to the galloping bass which is predominant in Maiden songs. He's probably not gonna play a different beat to that same galloping bass in each song, is he?

[@philsswweightlossdiary2944]

RGC509 - Nicko is way more flashy than Clive. Clive was a phenomenal drummer but listen to each of their versions of Hallowed. I love them both but I do think Nicko was just a better fit for what Maiden developed into. I’d like to see that video you mention because Nicko had his signature moves but, especially during the 80s, his drum tracks were anything but identical.

[@elquesabesabe5782]

Clive Was a GREAT DRUMMER!! 👍 👍

[@GregWilson635]

Bruce Dickinson said that The Phantom of the Opera was a major reason He joined Iron Maiden. Listening to Paul sing it at a gig blew him away.

[@hoopsmccann639]

i saw them play it live with bruce once. in addition to saying it was what made him want to join maiden, he also said it is the quintessential iron maiden song.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

When was that? In the official doc's he was boasting that he was better than the older guy.

[@danielheden3564]

@@ColtraneTaylorlive at Ullevi -05

[@xarrismichas]

This is the Best off maiden..old school never dies!!

[@spackeltoast]

Paul Dianno is a great frontman, His vocal attitude and stage presence paved the way for future metal bands

[@schelin1447]

I'm one of the few who prefer Maiden with Paul Di'Anno. I love the raw punk feel to their metal. I do like Bruce's Maiden don't get me wrong, but as said...I prefer this! Clive Burr my man, I hope everthing is alright wherever you are, I miss you man!!! RIP

[@haroldmackerley6385]

I agree with you

[@robertschulz654]

I never cared for Maiden until I heard the first 2 albums. No disrespect to Bruce, not my style.

[@StevieZero]

You're far from "one of the few".Most of us from this age group prefer early Maiden.

[@woodyg768]

I dont think we're among the few, he's preferred by many,awesome pipes!!!🤘

[@davidkline03]

I don't understand why people say he's got more of a punk vibe!? Paul diAnno had a metal voice.

[@SylviusTheMad]

I love this live footage of Paul Di'Anno. Incidentally, the musical "Phantom of the Opera" hadn't yet happened when this was recorded. Webber's musical debuted in 1986.

[@mojoriot2293]

Same here, I used to have a VHS concert video that I watched so many times it I literally wore it out.

[@paulmcginty6530]

Also, not a lot of people know that this song was sampled in a Lucozade UK TV advert in the very early 80's which featured Daley Thompson!

[@mojoriot2293]

@@paulmcginty6530 Had no idea, as I'm from the US, but I'd get a kick out of hearing that on a commercial! I did have a vhs of "12 Wasted Years," & "Live After Death," concert movies I watched it so many times the tapes were stretched so bad they sounded & looked like melted vinyl records. But I still watched 'em! Up the IRONS! 🤘😎

[@JasonMitchell1969]

MTV played this whole concert back in 1983, (I was 13 at the time)along with a Judas Priest concert, and Black Sabbath. Ive been into metal ever since.

[@megarocks911]

I was 16 and remember that very well. Me my whole family watched that shit me my 7 brothers and one sister. We got her into metal. Good ol days man.

[@jdk353]

Back when MTV played actual music!

[@vhenry75]

Never seen Dave Murray rock out so much...

[@m.ericwatson968]

The Ides of March/Wrathchild, Ides is one of Maidens best intros and one of a handful of instrumentals and Wrathchild should be a concert staple imo, they actually haven't played it too often on recent tours

[@douglascatti]

100% agree

[@robertphelps1574]

There might be a reason why they don’t play the ides of March Bruce Dickinson was in the next studio with Samson and iron maiden was in the next the studio next to them recording the killers album have a listen to samson song thunderburst on the head on slbum

[@hando88c]

@@robertphelps1574 Yeah Samson is a kickass NWOBHM the album Samson - Head On rules!

[@tomrocks5367]

This is such I good song. It has been awhile since I've visited this tune so Thank You for this. The change ups are epic in this especially at the 2:46 and 5:08 marks. "Up the IRONS!"

[@erics3527]

Love old maiden with Paul, but one of the most impressive songs of Bruce's vocal control is "Hallowed be thy Name" think from 1982

[@joechurch7]

Still have the original vinyl copy Of this I got in 1981. My dad told me this metal music was a fad I’d grow out of, I am in my 50s and I still listen to Maiden regularly.

[@markblaauw4961]

First time I visited a Maiden concert (with Bruce as the vocalist) an I heard this song I thought to myself WTF is this?!? I didn't know the song. First thing next day I bought the CD's with d'Ianno as vocalist. I prefer 'Killers' as an album with Paul as vocalist. But this one is also Killer🤘

[@szithaanu9934]

The first time I heard this song I recognized it immediately from the old Lucozade ads from the early to mid 80's

[@christianbuczko1481]

I bought the 12inch vinyl and cassette...

[@taddei3912]

Love this song. FYI it was used in an old lucozade advert back in the 80's 🤘🤘🤘up the IRONS!!

[@josephbarr1659]

I am SO GLAD that you did Phantom of the Opera! It's probably my favorite song from the original lineup. And thanks for sharing this live footage! I've actually never seen this particular video! You can do all the Iron Maiden you want. Love it. They're my 3rd all-time favorite band right behind Sabbath and Priest. 👍

[@mattcasson3238]

Not the original line up. Swap out Adrian Smith for Dennis Stratton.

[@steph1918]

'Phantom of the Opera' is *the* Iron Maiden anthem. It's got everything that defines Maiden. The twin guitars, Arry's lightning fast bass, the lyrics based on Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel 'Le fantôme de l'opéra', Di'Anno's raw and agile vocal lines, and Clive Burr's jaw-dropping precision drumming. And I like Bruce, Nicko and Janick, but I have to say this particular line-up beats all the previous and later ones. Up the Irons.

[@edp2019]

Love your reaction man this is just how I felt back in 1980 when I was bumping Maiden

[@liammerrick6399]

Transylvania is an instrumental you should check out. 1st album. so good it doesnt need words

[@invaderace777]

Paul D was a punk rock singer in a metal band and I love it those 1st two albums are still the best maiden albums.

[@ferrreira]

Gotta love the crossovers! One that I especially like is when a jazz drummer joins a metal band. Les Binks in Judas Priest was a fine example.

[@robotto8858]

How did I miss this reaction!?!?! This is the Maiden I fell in love with as a kid. My 1st concert. Kix, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest. Thanks for taking me back!

[@75yellowraven]

One of the best live concerts on you tube period, gotta do the whole thing!!

[@Steeler174]

Hello from Germany ! Another funny great reaction...love you TNT :) !!! Im totally with you of what you say about Iron Maiden! This sound is so cool and enjoyable. the gallop ...this wonderful melodies. they have this feeling to make a song interesting to build up a tension. I love the lyrics in they´re songs...and and and so on. I like all three singers. they have all a cool vibe and much energy. But Bruce will be my favorite singer :). I wait for your next videos :). i like to see you have fun with iron maiden. its much fun!!! up the irons !!!

[@christianschroeder4]

Up the irons aus Essen!

[@ViolentMessiah666]

Best song off the 1st album, Paul was perfect for them in the early years when they had that raw punk energy. Love Nicko but damn Clive Burr was another level of drummer (RIP) Steve awesome on bass as always

[@ankhor9252]

TNT Im glad you like this. Maiden is just an intense pleasure!!

[@tyronej.teswood3642]

Same concert wrathchild... Paul is one of my favorite singers of all time.. purgatory too... Clansman live in Rio kick-ass

[@liammerrick6399]

great reaction. what a song man what a song. perfection. nothing better they are so good i could go on forever

[@wjskyout]

Good reaction mate. A track from my misspent youth, hahaha. Seriously this was unique at the time it came out in an era when hard Rock or heavy metal struggled to get mainstream network airtime. Maiden was a seriously polished act at the time and still are. Keep up the good work.

[@ferrreira]

"You haunt me, you taunt me, you torture me back at your lair!" This last verse always sends me. All time classic.

[@marcelalidiaromero4526]

Listen Transilvani please, it's instrumental. Thanks for listening to Iron Maiden.

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Yes! A favorite of mine.

[@lkesha82]

One more great reaction man! Actually this song came first so that's probably is the original version of "Phantom of the opera"

[@srgsnz62]

Iron Maiden's music is exquisite.

[@ronmccluskey2140]

FINALLY!!!!!!! some who can see the truth. no one does this better than D"IANNO!!!!

[@bobs.3764]

Your old school Maiden journey got me to subscribe. Great to see reactions to my favorite band.

[@everchangingnovas]

Great Reaction bro. I'm a fan for more than 20 years but still can't get enough of Maiden.

[@SuperGanelon]

Great to see someone covering the old Di'anno stuff. Highly recommend taking a look at some of the stuff with Blaze Bailey on vocals as well - Virus, Sign of the Southern Cross, Lord of the Flies, The Clansmen are all awesome.

[@garytallentire8746]

Make sure you listen to the Rock in Rio 2001 version. I was booked to go to this but my wife was expecting our first child, Jennifer. So I had to stay at home.Needless to say that Jen is now a massive Maiden fan and so is my son Alfie.Who BTW got me in to The Raven Age and we have seen those guys live 3 times and they slay the dragon every time.Love your reactions dude.Gaz in Codicote Hertfordshire.

[@mojoriot2293]

This is one of my favorite early Maiden songs. Definitely check out "Wrathchild," & "Killers." I'd also suggest doing a comparison between Paul DiAnno & Bruce Dickinson live, especially the song "Wrathchild." Keep the vids coming, always fun to take this musical journey with you...🤘😎

[@garycarroll9056]

I love that you run the rabbit 🐰 hole with Iron Maiden.. RESPECT!

[@GilesHellier]

Man, your setup just keeps getting better and better. You're properly moving with your subscriber-base as it increases. Seriously good job, buddy. Love your content!

[@duncansolloway2497]

actually didn t realize maiden was as big a band as this at the time-pretty solid stage sound lights

[@dathorndike4908]

Amazing leads here by Dave. One of the best vocal deliveries live by Paul, too

[@SuperStrik9]

My favorite Iron Maiden song. RIP Paul Di'Anno.

[@autumnphillips151]

Yeah, Iron Maiden made this song many years before ALW’s musical came out. It makes me happy because I’m a big fan of Gaston Leroux’s original novel. I’ve always thought that Eddie, Iron Maiden’s mascot, was based on Erik.

[@LionMetalMusic-videochannel]

great reaction to legendary song, Up The Irons !

[@metalhead4135]

Dude, where did you find this gem? Phenomenal. Only heard Bruce’s version which is also great, one of my all time fave songs of IM

[@charlesvann7480]

I prefer the Paul era of Maiden, Ive been a Maiden fan from the beginning. The first time I saw them live, was on their first north American tour... Can you believe they were not the headline act??? They opened for 38 Special! It was a general admission show and I was front and center against the rail.

[@Markhypnosis1]

Absolute masterpiece. I love the live version, but the studio version sounds so much better.......You can really appreciate what a masterpiece it actually is in the album version.

[@thewreckofisgard6380]

I prefer paul over bruce personally. Just love his energy and the first two albums are amazing imo. Not a bad song on them.

[@thewreckofisgard6380]

Also if you want to, check out the first two Faith No More albums with Chuck Mosley as lead singer. They’re great.

[@MrRockingDodge]

Hey, i did Pauls last Record "Hell over Waltrop" and came here because he shared Your Vid on his Facebook, Congrats :-)

[@EvilForgemaster]

Yesterday night I was in a rock bar and Drifter from their Killers album played and I remembered you and just now I saw your video haha. Also, watch Killers or Wrathchild live if you want more live songs with Paul.

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

\m/

[@frankcastle6003]

thumbs up. my favorite maiden song

[@200pumb]

RIP Paul Di Anno ... YOU ARE THE LEGEND OF IRON MAIDEN ..

[@ravenlore6745]

Paul Dianno =maidens two best albums iron maiden and killers

[@bobtedeman5975]

`LOVE LOVE LOVE old Iron Maiden

[@LionMetalMusic-videochannel]

Transylvania same record 1980

[@chriscook3631]

Check out the 1985 live after death in Long Beach version of this song. Then again that entire show is amazing you should check it out

[@deanrolph6912]

I'm always reminded of Daley Thompson in the Lucozade Advert.

[@Aerometale]

Man, i fkn love your reactions.

[@mix6809]

i remember when i got this on VHS "Live at the Rainbow", first real live performance i saw from maiden...

[@abrocksification]

Gr8 reaction mate......But plzz keep on doing Opeth reactions.....Maybe The Drapery Falls!!!

[@karolienharbrinknuman7820]

I know you're still active, although this is 4 years ago. If Paul hadn't excisted Iron Maiden wouldn't be were they are today. Thanks for that, even though it's been 4 years overdue.

[@SailorJohnPresents]

Such a great song. Maiden has made so many epic songs..

[@SailorJohnPresents]

Check out my Maiden requests on Patreon.

[@milouin2571]

Dianno the BEST! From France

[@Funckmeister]

I'd recommend The evil that men do or Powerslave, both are great live songs! Great channel!

[@ellismartin8257]

Maybe favorite IM song ever

[@rothed16]

Never heard this. Literally thought it was Bostons LongTime/Foreplay @ 1:05 when it started 🤷🤦🤣

[@joconnell8145]

Maiden rules!! This early stuff with DiAnno is awesome, what a great reaction! When you said "Gotta love how Iron Maiden comes in with the rhythm" reminds me of one of the reasons why I love their music...the way they switch the rhythms up as well as the grooves they get into, damn good music! Here is a reminder to check out Pat Travers Snortin' Whiskey kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6rOdWuwnK2or5o

[@peo4989]

This is Paul D'iannos song hands down :)....cheers from sweeeden

[@evil_chuck]

I am one of those few Maiden fans who value the 3 main singers of the band equally. It's going to be common for you to find Di'Anno fans who hate Dickinson. But I love and respect the 3, because in their performances they gave me great moments alike.

[@scenxad]

This was the air guitar song of my youth.

[@yogithebeast1990]

1:05_come on, yeah! 1:08_oh no...lol

[@ctb3386]

One of their best songs.

[@darktehom]

As much as I love Nicko, Clive will always be my favourite, I really enjoyed your reaction

[@bobscavone4228]

I know they've had great success and became extremely popular but no doubt these were they're best years.

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Caught Somewhere In Time by them 🤘🤘🤟🏼🤘🤘🤘🤟🏼🤟🏼🤘

[@fzoulcmbyl2134]

Just a note... the little repeated lick at 4:02 will KILL your wrist if you haven't built up some resistance and flexibility. Fairly easy to play, hard to sustain over and over. 😆

[@superhappygoodluckchannel4308]

Clive Burr’s drumming, I haven’t heard a lot of it but fuck me, In this track he is like a fucking machine gun in the verses, just listen! It’s rat-a-tat-a-tat-a-tat

[@megarocks911]

Correct and very good.

[@edgardner6798]

Paul was punk. He gave Iron Maiden their popularity. All the best.

[@toddgarber988]

Love it! My favorite Dianno era Maiden song! Still think Bruce sings it better though....😋

[@evilvolts]

Bruce Dickenson is the best Iron Maiden Singer his range is out of this world

[@jim-pauladams9194]

Respect for reacting to the old Iron Maiden’s original singer

[@catmanduu66]

Paul was a great singer with to many demons. He never got the success he probably deserved. I remember back in 86 I was seeing Maiden in San Diego, CA at a sports arena and across the street in a small club Paul was performing with his band Dianno. Probably get the old schoolers after the main show.

[@tachikomakusanagi3744]

How does Dave Murray's guitar not burst into flame during that solo?

[@rileysretirement-road3998]

Ides of March/Wrathchild!!!

[@robertphelps1574]

Steve Harris in his Pete way (ufo) look also that night they played this song twice if you look again at 6 minutes Paul Di’Anno as his jacket back on and plus I was there

[@TheJamie6666]

Yeah one of the sound cables burnt out to they had to play the song again...This footage isn't in sync with the sound but the bit where you see Paul with the leather jacket on is the right video footage to go with the sound.

[@robertphelps1574]

@@TheJamie6666 I think they played about 3 songs again that night but it was a great concert

[@TheJamie6666]

@@robertphelps1574 Yes they did..Think they played again Transylvania Phantom of the opera and Iron Maiden...as when you watch the video live at the rainbow them songs are slighly out of sync with the footage as like i said the sound cables burnt out to they had to re edit the video.

[@robertphelps1574]

@@TheJamie6666 I saw iron maiden 4 times that year and this was the second concert that was filmed the first being the one at the marquee club

[@TheJamie6666]

@@robertphelps1574 I hope the full Rainbow gig one day ends up being released as obviously they have footage of the full gig but i doubt it. Although the full Brenem 1981 tv broadcast is available now on KZbin which is great.

[@peo4989]

Awesome something i rquested finally came thru :P love this. This song is what made Bruce Dickinson get the job as a singer but still i prefer that time Paul Dianno on this song :). Dont get me wrong i Love Bruce :). Still i wish Paul got a better deal than what he got in life. Paul has a rebel spirit.

[@bichogrande2117]

The fucking best! 👏👏👏 😊🤘

[@frowningfaun4528]

Wasted years is so mentally mind fucking, its beyond amazing. But Iron Maiden is just all around awesome. Greatest band ever, period.

[@simionatorene]

awesome video bro

[@JawsVader1970]

The song Killers is awesome and wrathchild running free lol all of the first two albums were great

[@karstenthiemann2828]

You should do Killers and Running Free with Paul Dianno!

[@seanmalone9947]

Dance of death!! En vivo!!

[@hando88c]

Killers - Murder One is an album Paul Dianno did years after he left Iron Maiden check it out!

[@neilgilbert6798]

Live after death is the best version

[@TONY-qj1nk]

The Ides of March & then Wrathchild from Killers !

[@AMOLAD79]

To think that Steve Harris was a teenager when he wrote that song is scary. The creative mind of that man is incredible.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

For the deep cut fans, check out the missing Iron Maiden live at Bremen videos on my Vi Me O page under the same name. Uploads of *Killers, Running Free, Charlotte the Harlot and Remember Tomorrow* ! They were here too but YT got to it.

[@rafaelrodriguez3270]

Phantom got 3 “versions” 1 with Paul, 2 with Bruce. 1 from the Live After Death tour ( for me thats THE ONE ) And the more recent that is slower (duh guy arent getting younger) but still captures the spirit of the song. This version with DiAnno must be from the Killers Tour.

[@ironluis1000]

Every song on Life After Death is the best version of each song

[@bigbear76095]

Rip clive..amazing drummer