Did The Iron Maiden Actually Exist?

[@WeirdHistory]

What is your favorite Iron Maiden song?

[@eoincoll384]

Fear of the dark

[@steveglave35]

The Trooper

[@teklegion]

run to the hills

[@TheStrykerProject]

All of them! How about a top 3? The Trooper, Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, and Hallowed Be Thy Name.

[@shawnstout2176]

Wasted Years and The Evil That Men Do

[@deanfixem13]

A previous commenter stated how he'd like this narrator to read his eulogy at their funeral, and I really can't explain how perfect I've found that idea......

[@Bazooka_Sharks]

I did that haha on one of the videos from like a year an a half ago haha I think it’s still a top comment on there 🤣

[@chadjonesvii9369]

EXCELLENT idea!

[@knighthawk882]

Same omg

[@mikitz]

I'd prefer John Cleese for that job, however this guy would suit as well.

[@meaghanpike2424]

Is it Stephen Colbert?

[@joermnyc]

“Put them in the Iron Maiden.” “Iron Maiden? EXCELLENT!” “EXECUTE THEM!” “Bogus.”

[@eoincoll384]

Oof

[@nervigeskind3131]

@@eoincoll384 it’s from bill and ted's excellent adventure

[@eoincoll384]

@@nervigeskind3131 k

[@xtina__32]

😂😂

[@josephbiondi8427]

Dammit, I wanted to write this lol

[@kindacrazyAna14]

In Jamaica I went to the museum once and they had this iron cage in a human form. It wasnt completely enclosed it was like bands of iron wrapped around the head and torso with spikes on the inside. They said it was used to torture enslaved Africans who had been caught after running away. This reminded me of that. Humans have been so awful to each other over the course of history.

[@briansullivan5908]

That is the one indisputable fact.

[@eoincoll384]

Wow

[@siobhanair2659]

Them people are wicked

[@eoincoll384]

True

[@briansullivan5908]

@@siobhanair2659 not all people Many allow themselves to be caught up in the frenzy of the moment

[@iamcoolalot]

iron maiden is still rocking out to this day. dudes have the best album covers in metal.

[@rodycaz8984]

Senjutsu sucked though.

[@iamcoolalot]

@@rodycaz8984 yes. It does. Yes, it does my friend.

[@eoincoll384]

Yeah

[@FindingYourSerenity]

My favourite

[@fruitcake4t]

'bring your daughter bring your daughter to the slaughterrr!!!!'

[@censusgary]

The sad fact is that people were, and still are, tortured, and sometimes tortured to death. But this does not require any kind of specialized equipment. If you have someone captive and rendered helpless, any object, including the torturer’s hands and feet, can be a torture device.

[@thiswascommented3914]

Torturer starts using feet to torture someone. the person with a foot fetish: *MORE*

[@what429]

but we want it to be more painful, so we make devices.

[@lullsbaby9321]

Hands and feet are boring. A good device is supergluing tacks, bent paper clips or glass to the end of a massage gun. A hammer does a lot of damage too. You can do a lot with vinegar, salt and sandpaper (and enough sedatives) that regular hands and feet are just... Not enough.

[@catherinenewman6516]

It needs to be understood thst torture to extract a cinfessionbiscmmoreclikrlyvtohproduce a false confession than a reliable one

[@bigcheese185]

Pretty cool that this device was named after the band Iron Maiden

[@eoincoll384]

Ikr

[@bobross8786]

Yes indeed 🤘

[@zherean42069]

Ikr? The band was so popular that they named it iron maiden

[@AA-BB]

Kinda like the band Europe had an entire continent named after them

[@maxivisionvermont1333]

@@AA-BB lol

[@zach7193]

Seems like the device was hardly ever used to kill anyone. But it did attracted tourists. Man, this was something.

[@brianyoung3116]

I remember seeing these "Iron Maiden" torture devices in several medieval torture museums throughout tourist cities in the US as a teen. One museum had a disclaimer on a plaque out in front of the device saying that no one is certain they were ever actually used. This adds clarity to that. Great video!

[@RobSchmob.1]

These videos are always the perfect lengths for my work breaks!

[@eoincoll384]

Same

[@Exspazament]

The Maiden puns are fabulous.

[@maskoblackfyre]

I was just about to say the same thing

[@eoincoll384]

Me too

[@rumizenbo]

Love the dog...

[@Exspazament]

@@rumizenbo he was the best doggo.

[@rumizenbo]

@@Exspazament 🥺 he sure was…

[@_will795]

I feel like the video topics they’ve been putting out lately are better than normal

[@mlpencola]

I agree 100% and noticed that too!

[@cheekobandit5237]

definitely

[@eoincoll384]

Agreeded

[@UndergroundSkat2000]

My favorite Weird History narrator right here. Even when talking about grim topics, he still somehow makes it light hearted and not as grim

[@simex909]

So you're telling me that Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure was not historically accurate?

[@charlottesmom]

IMPOSSIBLE!! 😰😮😫😩🥺🤯🤬 (it's one of my favorite movies of all time).

[@briansullivan5908]

I can’t believe it

[@eoincoll384]

Me too ?!

[@Redblueladybug]

For all the band references today I wish I could give you two likes.

[@eoincoll384]

Kkkkkkk

[@ridureyu]

“Dr.Wily asserted that these mechanical devices…” Help me, Megaman!

[@michaelbatts7149]

Love the band references!! You rock!!🤘

[@eoincoll384]

🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@MoonDude138]

If you're an Iron Maiden fan and your first inclination wasn't to listen to Iron Maiden upon seeing this video, or don't plan to listen to them later, are you truly a fan?

[@bryanrose4850]

Number of the beast 666

[@MoonDude138]

@@bryanrose4850 The one for you and me.

[@legacyXplore]

Lol this made me laugh out loud because I bet even people that don’t consider themselves fans but like rock STILL thought of Iron Maiden immediately upon seeing title.

[@mocat1]

About to listen to Senjutsu shortly. Just have to scroll through the comments now. :)

[@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890]

They are best live tho :(

[@ajamesarellano]

“The Iron Maiden didn’t exist during medieval time.” Wait a minute whaaaaat? 1:15 His side comments and voice is hilarious as f*ck! Hahahaha! Well, been here in this channel when it still had 800K subs. 😏

[@brentbowman4498]

Here’s a drinking game, take a drink for every Iron Maiden pun in this video!!

[@mohammedharoon8453]

"Did the iron maiden actually existed?" Steve Harris: * Sweats profusedly *

[@gaaahhh158]

His monotone voice is just so perfect for puns

[@dukedex5043]

Of course iron maiden's real. I have all of their albums.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

KID: Dad, what's an Iron Maiden for? DAD: It is the reason why we have a saying of "Skeleton in the closet".

[@toptiermess]

the topics are A1 this month ❤️ keep it up!

[@corkycobon1481]

I love how your are dropping IM song titles throughout the video. Classic!!!

[@vipergtsmre]

The subtle (mostly) humor you use is fantastic. Keeps it interesting for somebody that isn't already into this stuff. 👍👍

[@ashleyparker1437]

I genuinely appreciate the numerous references to Iron Maiden song titles and/or lyrics throughout this video 🤣🤘

[@HistoryJunkie]

Would love more content on other devices used throughout history!

[@eoincoll384]

Maybe

[@AA-BB]

iTunes is the most torturous thing we have these days

[@beardedlonewolf7695]

@@AA-BB iTunes? more like Tiktok and Twatter.

[@mikatu]

And never forget that "Iron Maiden is gonna get ya, no matter how far!"

[@eoincoll384]

These stories are quite interesting thanks for uploading 👍

[@russellconn]

As bad as the Iron Maiden was the Brazen Bull was worse, and it's inventor really really wished he hadn't invented it. Look it up to find out why.

[@demetriusevans1173]

I looked it up. He had to test out his own sick creation lol...

[@Josep_Hernandez_Lujan]

If it was real

[@natnaterson9717]

Man I love this channel. Keep pushing

[@michaelbatts7149]

Both the band and the device!🤘

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

I feel like if the people of the medieval times knew of these, they would have perpetrated the myth just in hopes that the people having fear of them, would deter people from doing what would bring punishment from the device.

[@MrSupernova111]

They had plenty of ways to scare people into submission back in the middle ages.

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

@@MrSupernova111 Exactly, but that is why I said they would only use the Iron Maiden as a myth. They were a bit more civilized than people believed.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@collectingonthecheap56353 . I especially agree with that last part. Cheers!

[@mikatu]

That makes no sense, since there were real devices way more cruel that this one. And people weren't being punished for specific "crimes", one could get a betting while other could be killed on the spot. for doing the same thing, given that the peasents were mainly slaves and own their lives to the lord of the land.

[@michaelgryboski1]

Interesting critical analysis of the historical existence of the Iron Maiden. It reminds me of an article I read years back arguing that there were no actual Medieval ball and chain maces, but rather they were the products of artistic license, mostly from Victorian Era writers and artists.

[@knighthawk882]

Your voice man is awesome. Love your videos and your voice work and I'm sure lot of people work on these. Hard to sleep without a weird history video. 🙌🏻

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

Hear me out: what if you had an iron maiden in your house, but you open it up and it's a wardrobe? Plenty of spikes to hang stuff on.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

My Battalion (2/162 Infantry) was quartered in the Iraqi Olympic Training complex during OIF II in '04. Across from Saddam's prize basketball gymnasium in central Baghdad. That's no joke about the torture implements. The room that became my hooch had a bare bedframe with a car battery charger wired up to it, and there were bullet holes and blood stains along the walls in the rooms, and eye hooks bolted in. For chaining people up.

[@lexipatton8124]

wow i cant believe they named this after such great musicians, history truly is amazing

[@LaverniusTucker2410]

Narrator had a BLAST jamming in as many Iron Maiden references in there as he possibly could

[@Rockmaster867]

I lost count how many Iron Maiden song reference you put into this video

[@machinegunjackmcgurn804]

This was so scary, I won't be able sleep tonight. I'll have Fear of the Dark.

[@eoincoll384]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah me too same here

[@daughters4life55]

I hope you find piece of mind.

[@machinegunjackmcgurn804]

@@daughters4life55 I'll probably end up just running for the hills or playing with madness.

[@scragglybeard9322]

@@machinegunjackmcgurn804 hurry or it will be to late! It's 2 minutes to midnight!

[@YQRAviation]

This is Hell On Earth

[@greasyy1]

Is this what "The Chokey" took inspiration from in Matilda?? Ms. Trunchbull = Iron Maiden?

[@vikitheviki]

Ofc they did, one of the greatest heavy band ever!

[@alexanderveritas]

Hell yeah they do! And they’ve had one of the best careers of _Heavy Metal_ music industry.

[@TheLacedaemonian300]

I was really hoping there would a few Iron Maiden references, you didn't disappoint. Greatest band of all time ever! Their new album Senjutsu is the best! Check out the video for The Writing on the Wall. See if you can decipher the meaning. It's very relevant to today, and uses the book of Daniel to tell the story.

[@toribern419]

I thought I heard a few!!

[@rodycaz8984]

LOL!!! Senjutsu sucked!

[@eoincoll384]

Lol

[@michellemire8462]

Thats it im going to binge all album, even book of souls and the final frontier that i didnt heard as much as the others, then give the newest album a try only heard the demo for now!

[@michellemire8462]

@@rodycaz8984 i dont know only heard the single but it didnt aound like shit, is it something in the mix that displeased you?

[@NewMessage]

_Eddie has joined the chat_

[@eoincoll384]

Hiiiiji

[@thelcie]

I clicked on this so damn fast I wasn’t sure what the topic was at first, but oh do I love the references.

[@aileenhovorka9207]

Wonderful entertainment, as always! Many thanks 😊😊

[@kostantinosvlasakakis4106]

4:35 Wasted years... nice iron maiden reference bro

[@kyleshiflet9952]

I love all the Iron Maiden song references good job

[@lillymom7909]

Another great video! Thank you! I don't know about anyone else, but the captions were way off on my end... 😅!💖

[@eoincoll384]

Yeah they certainly were

[@lillymom7909]

@@eoincoll384It was like 2 shows in 1... 😅

[@lillymom7909]

Captions seem fixed now! Yay! 💖

[@Charlesputnam-bn9zy]

7:56 for starters, remember Terminator Arnie's biker spiked jacket. Then there's the case of that depraved & obscene monster known as ''The Beast Of Jersey'', a serial rapist & child-rapist who wore a hideous mask, & a spiked coat with spiked wrist-bracelets so that his victims couldn't fight him off. This monster terrorized the beautiful Jersey Island from 1957 to 1971 when he was arrested. Perhaps it's only me, but I find a strong similarity between the Beast of Jersey & pre-Nightmare Freddy.

[@dquaidman]

Thanks for making this video. You're a real Trooper.

[@Cruxvae]

I just want to say, as a big Maiden fan, I appreciate all the Iron Maiden references in the script!

[@RoecMath]

The subtitles are about the wrong topic, they are about living in Buckingham palace

[@eoincoll384]

What

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

It can be uttered that the spiky interior made the Iron Maiden quite a cozy place....if you're a masochist, that is.

[@DIN_NER]

" You are number 6. " " I am not a number. I am a free man" "Hahahahah"

[@colleenhanna5383]

New to your channel.. Awesome love History Especially weird History Thankyou how wonderfully unique 😊

[@rapportbuildingfirst8695]

I remember seeing a coffin-like box in a museum in Hobart, Australia in which an incarcerated person was supposed to stand for however long they were sentenced to, with the idea that they would think about their behaviour and that would bring on change - it was used at a time when solitary confinement for such purposes (one of the ideas behind Port Arthur penal colony) was a thing'. All it tended to do was destroy people mentally. I wonder if the myth iron maiden was inspired from that and then physical pain added for the sake of gruesomeness.

[@nonprogrediestregredi1711]

You would have to be a real trooper to survive the iron maiden. The evil that men do lives on and on, but if you're going to die, die with your boots on. You wouldn't be running free any longer, as you need to be quick or be dead because only the good die young. What a strange world in which killers use a flash of the blade and exploit a fear of the dark. And btw, don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years!! If you understand that, UP THE IRONS!!🤘 Also, great video Weird History!

[@chrisbridges4885]

Great video! Love all the Iron Maiden puns

[@flyingsac]

I’ve got two tickets to iron maiden baby come with me friday dont say maybe

[@StanAlter]

When I was a kid I used to watch kung fu movies and remember the iron maiden being in a movie called The Five Deadly Venons.

[@christophsiegrist3066]

What do you mean "existed"? I grew up 20 minutes away from a castle that has one in it to this day!

[@SFBikerMike]

Wow that is a lot of Iron Maiden puns!

[@MasterMatter]

Ah, that subtle wasted years joke! That was the first Iron Maiden song I learned on guitar awesome guitar intro.

[@Josep_Hernandez_Lujan]

Being for forced to listen to Iron Maiden is also torture

[@YQRAviation]

No it's not

[@chrisvanlaarhoven2722]

Actually “Jungfrau” usually refers to virgin. So basically the Iron Maiden would be the Iron Virgin if you do a direct translation.

[@pedroj3432]

Wow.... i genuinely never knew this! Thank you so much, highly informative and to the point. One thing i didnt understand, was one ever used?

[@Myriako]

Thank you for this video ! 😊🌷

[@billbright1755]

People who invent this stuff should be the first one to use it. On themselves.

[@jwr2904]

Didn't that happen to the guy who made the brazen bull?

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Fascinating history, what a unique and crazy idea!

[@emmaleehicks413]

Loved this video! You should do a video on the actual band Iron Maiden! :)

[@Miss-Anne-Thrope]

Thank you for covering this topic, you're quite the trooper there! 🤪 Iirc there was an earlier version of the iron maiden that was basically a wooden statue of a woman that had spiked arms which would 'embrace' the victim, which was where the 'maiden' came from.

[@starflakey]

i love the announcer's dea pan delivery of the 'run to the hills' line 😆

[@huntabascan]

Excuse me. You telling me, the Hungarians just punished Elizabeth Bathory for nothing in the 16th century? And you refer for other devices that are similar to the description of Iron Maiden, but not called Iron Maiden. Maybe, because it was on different languages but the concept was just as same.

[@bigceelos]

"wasted years" , "running free"?? Clever

[@seriouslycrazy8608]

All lies on a plate of illusion, yet the girl rests in this case... *'Phantom Maiden'!* I can't get enough of this.

[@eoincoll384]

Me too

[@DeadlyAnteater]

there’s a crime museum in rothenburg, germany and i had the absolute PLEASURE of grabbing a selfie with their iron maiden on display. ahh i miss europe

[@TripleCrossProduct]

I very well appreciate the usage of the band Iron Maiden in this very well done

[@amandaburnham8626]

Anyone else amused by the extensive use of Iron Maiden song titles? Lol

[@dynad00d15]

sounds Deja Vu to me.. :D

[@chaoticdusk1316]

I've always thought that the iron maiden looks like the sort of thing you'd keep in the corner of the room to scare people but not actually use because it's impractical. There are far more efficient ways to make someone suffer and historically humanity has been great that harming its fellow man.

[@Acidicwitch]

The amount of Iron Maiden (band) puns in this video gives me so much serotonin.

[@ve2vfd]

Iron Maiden??? Eeeeexcellent! (proceeds to air guitar along with Bill & Ted)

[@eoincoll384]

K??????

[@johnniehaygood1]

Your references to Maiden songs is outstanding!!! I took my 3 daughters (18,14, and 13) to the Tampa show 10/27/2022!!!

[@alitlweird]

Yes. And they’re legendary! Saw them in Vegas in September 2013!

[@LadyAlmalphia]

The Bloody Baroness used a similar device but no it wasn't the iron madden. When she was extracting blood from the girls that eventually were reported as missing.

[@1TakoyakiStore]

So many Iron Maiden song lyrics and band references in this episode. I love it!

[@ivancorovic3137]

The easter eggs with Iron Maiden song tittles are so witty! 👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘

[@The7Reaper]

All the Iron Maiden puns are great lol

[@toko_ribbon]

I literally yelled aloud WHAT in unison with the video when the narrator mentioned iron maidens didn’t exist during medieval era lol 😂

[@michaelmccarthy4892]

Iron Maiden? Don't even Iron know him.

[@eoincoll384]

Lol

[@carlyr2787]

0:39 is exactly what I was hoping for by clicking on this video

[@markfigueroa1681]

I watched the whole video waiting for an Iron Maiden band joke and all you did was mention their name at the end 😭

[@xtheunknown4662]

This is probably my favorite show on KZbin

[@RichO1701e]

Ok, so I already knew the Iron Maiden was a myth, now do THE PAPAL PEAR!

[@amyt5849]

Hello, how are you doing today I hope you’re having a great day so far 👋👋

[@KattMurr]

Love your song references!!!

[@ttrain45]

I love all the references to the band in this video. Most notably Run to the Hills and Wasted Years.