Wasted Years - The Band Geeks with Matt Beck

[@qu33n0f9x]

Probably the best Iron Maiden cover I've ever heard. This is fantastic.

[@sirgaryo]

I must admit, Boris Johnson is an awesome drummer !!! 😂 Superb song, love it ! 😍🎸👌🔥🔥🔥

[@theoriginaldazza]

Bwahaha

[@deanvinson4032]

That’s hilarious

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

🤘🤣🤘

[@BunyanaRed1958]

PMSL!

[@jiilaa_with_randomness]

Hairdos will kick it back :D

[@garthwick19]

At last someone realises this is a top shelf Maiden track. I think it always gets overlooked. Thanks guys.

[@stephenharrison7514]

Arguably their best song.

[@centristmiguel8581]

@@stephenharrison7514 Most def one of their most lyrically meaningful. Great song.

[@davidhaney1394]

Pretty sure most Maiden fans realise it and there`s a lot of us .

[@XXjg_]

Huh? Wasted Years is one of Maiden’s highest charting singles and always on lists of best Maiden songs. It’s NEVER overlooked.

[@DerEchteBold]

@@XXjg_ And probably also one of the most covered on KZbin. I once tried to find some acoustic cover I heard years ago, took me ages, was about to give up when I finally found it.

[@pdaniel8]

Man, that solo was perfect!

[@LeeFiero]

It was! I didnt think he could do it but it was perfect. I wish I was that good.

[@pensnut08]

You ain't kidding!!

[@stellong4963]

​@@LeeFieroits difficult especially if you try to play it exactly like the recording but this is pretty close very good job even adrian smith him self play it exactly like the recording in live gigs

[@Kris-lg5vo]

Adrian Murray or Dave Smith would be proud

[@PatrickEscapetheDay]

Yeah, dude nailed it!

[@ThomasSmith-kb9eq]

Damn ! That solo

[@Aleut1006]

This is easily the best sounding cover of Wasted Years that I have found on KZbin!

[@Cucumberdrx]

Agreed.....not even a close second.

[@greendim1]

.....by far (clever move to bring female vocals in to it)

[@Duski67]

Check out The Iron Maiden’s (female cover band) with their original singer… Aja Kim.

[@Ryanx92]

Ian Zumback- Wasted years cover is great too

[@MrTopdrummer]

This one is not bad either. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZywf6WFqLmoiLc&start_radio=1

[@bradgphoto]

The bassist harmonies are incredible.

[@brettbunke9096]

💯 %!

[@221b-l3t]

Well Steve Harris had a lot of musical input. This album is more Adrian Smith but usually Harris writes the songs, so he probably doesn't write himself boring bass lines.

[@СПЕШНЕВ]

Так гармония или манера исполнения.????....Это две большие разницы... Не думал , что Iron Maiden - это ,, женская " песнЯ...

[@HappyHermitt]

Just like the original version. On the money

[@grantrichter3904]

Abs awesome!

[@Wylding756]

Vocals, guitars, bass, drums…everything was perfect!

[@raheesom]

ALMOST.... The musicians and mix was almost perfect.... Except backup vocals was not in the mix.

[@MrSpuentes]

Appreciated how they got the volume correct on the bass parts, every time I hear someone cover this song, you can barely make out the bass. The attention to detail that the geeks put into every song they cover is what sets them apart from the rest. One of my favorite groups of musicians .

[@nenadmomcilovic9133]

Honestly I was waiting to hear the bass come in to make my decision if I'm listening to the rest of the song. It didn't disappoint.

[@manimmortal3454]

Absolutely agree , bass line is awesome

[@markpates2504]

Great bassist

[@lillerosin2915]

the only ones worth mentioning here was the bass player and the drummer ...

[@brucesmith9144]

Richie absolutely nailed the bass tone and figures. Top shelf.

[@MiThreeSunz]

There’s nothing more exhilarating as watching and listening to exceptionally talented musicians completely nail a song on all levels! This was killer! 👊👍🇨🇦

[@dirkworld]

So easy for Anne Marie!!! She's absolutely killed that ... and with so much passion!

[@StaceJohnson]

She's a fantastic vocalist.

[@ernanielpes4433]

Quando puder dá uma olhada na versão do Raphael Mendes

[@john-xc3iy]

Awesome lungs on that one!

[@JC-gz4bj]

Easy😂😂😂 she’s a woman a guy trying to sing this sing is almost impossible, I sing adtrist me is impossible, plus her voice is 5 to 10 , Dickinson is 100 of 10

[@bartoszp.7798]

I think with Emily doing choirs in refrain will be even better.

[@Mcfeo4]

Wow! Very nice work indeed. I was very happy to stumble on this, and I'm a 53 yr old Maiden fan.

[@jeffsanders663]

58 here.

[@RubberStig]

@@jeffsanders663 55 here 🙂

[@AngusNB]

61 here.

[@albertlemont5471]

53 myself

[@chrisdix5306]

I've been a Maiden fan for 30+ yrs. The whole band is great but that solo?! Probably the best rendition of Adrian's solo I've ever heard! Aces, man.

[@nikolai1334]

Awesome! The female vocals are beautiful and very suitable for this song, Thank s a lot!

[@221b-l3t]

Almost all good Maiden covers have female singers. Bruce's reigster is just too damn high. Half the time he's past tenor into the soprano register on the high notes. From a technical standpoint peobably one of the most impressive singers outside of opera. And those guys can't sing Maiden either. Try asking them to sing past the high C. They'll probably smirk and say that's not possible.

[@garmisra7841]

Graziano SMOKED the solo! Great job guys and gal!!

[@edwardruiz8920]

nice work with great emotion. The end runs and the final whammy bar dives were awesome. Was that skeleton's name again, Eddie? Came popping in my brain.

[@davidcottee2808]

Only using 6 strings too!!

[@stephenharrison7514]

Boris Johnson on drums wasn't bad either!

[@JoeJoe-uy6ck]

Slick tone..is he playing a Jackson?

[@charliedillon1400]

@@JoeJoe-uy6ck Adrian Smith"s white Jackson signature model I think

[@FreerunnerPolska]

What the hell!!! A perfect band where EVERY single musician is doing a perfect job. Just WOW!

[@RaymondBCrisp]

To be fair, they are all professional musicians, whether studio artists or in a band. I mean, Ritchie kinda is in Blue Öyster Cult. Band Geeks are currently touring with legendary former Yes singer Jon Anderson right now, icydk! They also released an album together that sounds very reminiscent of older Yes, so Band Geeks aren't just doing covers any more.

[@raheesom]

Agreed. MOST were doing a perfect job.... Just to nitpick.... The mixer failed to put back-up vocals into the mix.... The poor guy was singing but muted/too low.

[@ridnthawave708]

Man! That guitar solo was damn good. I’m a drum guy and could comment all day about how the drummer nailed it, he did, but damn, those guitars were singing!!!! 👍

[@ricardomisaka]

what amazing voice, absolutely astonishing band.

[@JS45678]

Many, many hours of HARD WORK and just for us to enjoy; Thank You Band Geeks! ♥️👏♥️

[@RaymondBCrisp]

These folks love their music, and we are all blessed that they share.

[@garyhenderson1873]

This is the song that got me into Iron Maiden 🤘🤘🤘 up the irons!!!

[@Sharkey817]

The best cover of wasted years I've heard, & nice to hear crystal clear bass, & boy can he play it, Steve Harris would be impressed 🤘

[@petrabuytenhek2920]

Damn ! This is by far the best cover of this great song! I think the real Iron Maiden appreciate this cover too. Great job !!

[@goldenrod3215]

You guys fukin rock man. This gal has a great voice. Wow, you are all GREAT MUSICIANS MAN.

[@mrdaym]

I close my eyes and think about this performance whenever I need a lil' sunshine in my heart.

[@Crash385]

Agreed,, one of the best Iron Maiden covers..

[@axelschubler8076]

❤❤ Ich liebe diese Version....ihre Stimme ist unglaublich. Absolut fantastisch....😍😍

[@Beavis74-r3q]

Hell yeah this is awesome

[@Mr54M1]

Was a long time ago when I last got goosebumps over this song, have simply heard it so many times. Hat off

[@roxing68]

Guys, each of you is doing a perfect job here!

[@petersideris6216]

Probably the best cover of this song I have ever heard. Even one of the guitar players looked like Dave Murray. Well done.

[@Bendit1974]

You mean Adrian Smith?

[@petersideris6216]

@@Bendit1974 nope. I mean Dave Murray.

[@wurthit1239]

@@petersideris6216 definitely. The left hander🤘

[@mickeyscott7479]

As much as I would like to agree... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioKyhIuZhcuBrac

[@paisteplayer1040]

Neither guitarist looks like Dave Murray

[@bobdylan7561]

Fantastic❤

[@marceror]

This absolutely made me smile. Takes me back to 9th grade, the year this album came out and the year I started playing guitar seriously. I can still smell that Somewhere in Time cassette tape -- it had a sweet scent for some reason. This was one of the first songs I learned on guitar. Great attention to detail on the bass part Richie... brings the song alive!

[@andrec.2935]

Sensacional! 👏

[@macdudeuk]

Both Andys on top form and Ann Marie killing it. 👍👍👍

[@paulcollinsworth3326]

I was a bit worried when this popped up.... but DAMN this is a great cover by a great band. That girl has a great voice.

[@troyhammond3494]

Wooo Hoooo - The Triumphant return of the Band Geeks and Anne Marie. GREAT TOON. Awesome to see you all again. Keep on Rockin !!!!

[@GypsyRain42]

Awesome job on the guitar solo!

[@alexsnowblind]

All the band is great and Her voice is amazing! 👍👊👊👏👏👏

[@tirelibirefe]

Great!

[@keith.messier]

The logical progression from “Close to the Edge.” Well done! 🤘🏻

[@ciastekwuzet1]

Oh my dear Lord! Bass sounds sooooo fine❤

[@carlhardwickofficial]

Geezus....this is epic. Outstanding playing (and singing). No wonder Jon Anderson wanted this band to back him on tour.

[@soupystevesguitarartsextra3697]

Headphones or good speakers are a must to appreciate this fully. Nice !!!

[@X-7-JAMES]

Holy shit, I think I like this more than the original!

[@Incoreporation]

Really great job!

[@neilbchilton]

Congratulations on the well deserved 100k! Can't go wrong with a bit of maiden! Really good version. Thanks

[@randychilcott8625]

Wow. Really good. Thanks.

[@lostpup198]

OUTSTANDING!!!!! This is one of my favorite songs by Iron Maiden and know it inside and out, and the attention to detail you guys gave it was phenominal. Steve Harris is a hard bassist to follow and Richie did him justice. The solo was perfect, and the Anne Marie was dead on, too. Was hard to imagine a woman singing Maiden, but once I heard, all fears were gone. NO, I didn't forget the drums, Nicko is also hard to imitate sometimes, but drums were on point, too. I think out of any band I have seen in concert, Maiden has to be the one I have seen the most.

[@paulreszczynski1729]

Best cover of this song ive ever seen. Incredible

[@Crabfather]

When Adrian Smith got more involved in the writing, IM really matured as a band. This album and 7th son were their golden Era to me,, they were trying so much different stuff. Top notch cover of this song, great singer !

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

100%

[@jfo3000]

His songs were standouts from the Em, D, C Maiden formula and gave them the much needed variety. Although this one is in Em...

[@Crabfather]

@@jfo3000 oh sometimes they changed it up and did Em C D.. lol

[@ozzyosborne8854]

Very true, 7th son was the best of maiden

[@sandroclau2]

Damn! The best Iron Maiden cover I've ever heard.

[@JHOFF111]

Without a doubt my favorite Maiden song, such passion and a message we should all heed, especially me! I'm a low end fanatic, love bass and drums, these guys are extraordinary! And the singer sure got some pipes on her! 😍😍

[@franklaferriere5754]

MY FAV IRON MAIDEN SONG!!! YOU GUYS FREAKING ROCK!!! EDDIE APPROVES!!!

[@zman5970]

Wow! Gave me goosebumps!! Awesome job!😊

[@Romans219]

Very tasteful performance by everyone! Thank you for sharing this.

[@dalewier9735]

I must ask for the reason that you have made Roman's 2:19 your user name!?

[@henrygreening1534]

WOW!!!!! This is awesome. Could hear every instrument, and good vocals too. This does Iron Maiden proud.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Band Geeks: Everything you do brings me such joy. ❤

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I thumbed this up after a minute. Fantastic cover of a great song! 👍

[@musemuser777]

Excellent song choice... We need more Sunday shows.... Miss our fam.... 🔥🎸🔥

[@j.p.f.4007]

OK HONESTY TIME! This is one of my favorite songs of all times. When I 1st saw the woman in there I was like "OH GREAT, let's see how she ruins this..." OMG I WAS SO WRONG!!!! She kicks ass!!!! You guys did a great job! (just found out her name, Ann Marie. Great voice!)

[@johnnygavita]

Check out their cover of Jet city woman. Kristen Starkey sings and she's Amazing!

[@scotthutch3682]

+1🔥

[@stangiz10]

Hey guys, This song is one of my favorite of all times. And it certainly is one of the best cover of this song I've seen. Keep on rockin. Thanks

[@kernelpanic7503]

Good cover, nice job

[@monxyo]

damn... i have been listening to maiden for over 35 years now..... think this is the overall best Wasted years cover in the web.. Extremely accurate in all aspects!! keep on!!! Wow Boom!!!

[@Virtualmatv]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmeupYaApcd1mbssi=lrpNUpieZEA0u4s5

[@JBlinky67]

Holy crap! That's the best cover on YT! Fuck!n nailed it!!

[@JTB--]

Ann Marie nailed it. Great job by all. Andy Graziano is a monster guitar player. He's forgiven for being a Yankees fan

[@THESHADOWSLAIR669]

Ill be nice cuz ur a rangers fan😉

[@Raybo1uk]

Great version at first I thought that was Boris Johnson on the drums 🤣🤣🤣….. 👍🏻 🎸

[@BrokerJVValencia]

Congratulations on 100k! I honestly believe your channel should have at least 1M subscribers by now.

[@IvosevicJ]

Anne Marie's operatic voice and massive range reminds me of a young Bruce Dickinson.

[@1spiche]

Madness... 😎This is pure rock... Just mega... Nothing to add to that🤘🤘🤘

[@yannis41]

So nice to see when guitarists actually playing the solo as it is instead of trying to improvise some parts or not even playing them right. Awesome cover !!!

[@danfrost2076]

Killer. Great vocals. Love this song so much.

[@karsunmar1851]

Masterpiece...Salute from Croatia❤

[@RodneyKeithCopley]

What a exceptional performance! Bravo!

[@bazabaza7821]

I have to say I bloody love this cover! What an amazing sound.. Especially loved the vocals and bass..

[@treywalker5827]

One of my favorite Maiden tunes. Didn't miss a note... thank you!

[@telefoon1978]

Blown away by these Geeks, one of the few vids that I watch more than once!!

[@daveschlom4033]

Another awesome cover. It's such a treat when you drop these!

[@marcdinsmore8690]

Ann's voice is PERFECT for this song! You guys sound great! And having watched lots of covers on KZbin, it's refreshing to see you into PLAYING and not the camera!

[@LeonSanginiti]

Awesome job guys!!! Congrats in 100k subs!!!!!

[@talorreese4543]

The BEST cover of this song! UP THE IRONS!!!

[@IAmLegend64k]

You nailed that solo. Brought tears to my eyes! Great cover

[@davewhite3193]

GET IT GIRL GO FING GET IT SLAY THAT ....!!!!!! that was great

[@44kryth]

The BEST cover of one of my most favorite Iron Maiden song! As I reached 40, about to turn 42 at the end of summer, I became nostalgic. My past may not be that great. I had my fun in my 20s. It wasn't until my late 30s I realized, I am living in my Golden Years. A great woman at my side. A daughter who looks up to me.

[@221b-l3t]

The song hits different as time goes by. And each time the phrase "Golden Years" hits harder. And yet I keep wasting every year as it passes by. Didn't listen to Maiden for 10 years. Got back into it. Of course with Somewhere Back in Time. I have to admit l had to fight off the tears a little. Finally gonna learn it on guitar. Never went past the opening.

[@44kryth]

​@@221b-l3tGood luck dude! I hope you succeed in your endeavor!

[@uedasnil]

Holly Shiiiiit AMAZING COVER !!🤘👏

[@4deuce31]

Bass player sleighed it 🤘 Nice job everyone 🤘

[@10SMaxx-e5j]

Yep, the bass line kicks ass

[@oobenoob]

Somewhere in time is my favourite Maiden album. You guys nailed it and the lady singer seems to be absolutely superb and every song she turns her hand to.

[@Smart-Alex]

SOLO WAS SLAYED! Wow, sounds great! Geeks rule! 🤘

[@johnsmith-iv6sc]

You guys nailed it! Great job!

[@billhd]

Andy G. killed it. And the bass tone is perfecto.

[@sm6jesse]

My favorite covers you do are with Anne singing!!! Always a treat. Everyone nailed it.

[@jonny555ive]

FANTASTIC JOB 🤘🤘

[@Colichemarde]

WOW! I'm at a loss for words. I've been in bands my entire life, but am truly amazed by what you have put together.

[@waynejrice]

When something is this consistently amazing, none of the superlatives seem fitting. Just stunning performances that show how many incredibly talented musicians are out there who are not stars . . . but should be. Listen to a recent live performance of Maiden doing it now. There's no comparison. This performance by TBG, which is live, even gives the original a very tough run for its money. It's faster and the musicians are better. I get that using a woman to sing lead could be seen as "cheating," but listen to both and tell me which one is better executed.

[@SupermanNew52]

Exactly. There are so many smaller channels that have godlike skill on youtube.

[@noofynumbskull]

A powerful voice without the force screech of so many today congrats great cover

[@SteveSterlacci]

Another classic! Sounds so good

[@Lagk67]

Amazing performance and cover ! Thank you for sharing with us all 🙌🏽 🍻

[@danbeenham2036]

My daughter said “Andy’s solo was so meedly meedly it was insane!”

[@istvanblasko1064]

You have an amazing voice. I hope so the original Iron Maiden band will to listen your cover song. Big hug all of you from Hungary.❤

[@donnievazquez3319]

Master level!!!

[@albertojimenez2576]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 YEAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!