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The aspect I love most about Iron Maiden is that every song is a story or a history lesson. I recommend either Powerslave or Rime of the Ancient Mariner
@@CaldwellNiall 'Alexander the Great' 'Aces High' 'Two Minutes to Midnight' 'Wasted Years' 'Number of the Beast' 'Blood Brothers' On, and on, and on.... Edit: 'Paschendale'
Iron Maiden don't just sing songs they tell stories with them, The Trooper is about the charge of the light brigade. I know alot of people who passed their English exams by writing about the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Not by reading the poem but by listening to Iron Maidens song.
Back in the 80's right after the Powerslave album came out we studied The Rime of The Ancient Mariner in my high school English Lit class. I brought my tape in for the teacher to check out. He ended up playing the song for the whole class and we spent a couple days discussing the song. Not just the song and poem, but why studying the older and classic literature and history was important. He used this album to underscore his point. Even the hardest of metal bands are often well educated and literate in the classics. Not just Maiden, but many heavy metal (and rock) bands pull from literature, history, and mythology to write their songs.
Love Iron Maiden for ever! Still listening to them at 71 yrs. old. Yes, what you truly love last a lifetime. Age has no bearing on what moves you. I promise a passion has no age expiration date. Iron Maiden songs are musical journeys. A Time Travel with headphones!!!
Somewhere, in an alternate universe, 16 y/o me is freezing my ass off with my friends around a 20 'D' battery JVC blasting this song in the back parking lot of our building until the cops were called. 🤘🏼💯
Iron Maiden could easily be the poster child for heavy metal. These two songs you've reacted to are just the tip of the iceberg from Maiden. There is so much more for you to listen to. Welcome to the greatest heavy metal band of all time!
Also the rhythm throughout feels like horses galloping and I always take the build as a sort of adrenaline rush one may experience charging into battle. Top tier Maiden tune 🫶🏻
Wanna throw a couple of suggestions out for Maiden : Wasted years Seventh son of a seventh son Fear of the dark Run to the hills Can I play with madness 2 minutes to midnight Bring your daughter…. To the slaughter Even if not reacting to them definitely give them a listen!! ❤
This was from 1983, the album 'Piece of mind'... Nicko McBrain (drums) joined Iron Maiden and his drumming took the music to a new level of excellence 🔥🔥🤘🤘The powerhouse drummer is 70 yrs old now and still plays drums for Iron Maiden!
@@aaro_koivisto25 Agreed! I can't listen to the first album all the way through. I became a fan from the moment I heard "Somewhere In Time", "Piece of Mind" and "Powerslave". Went back and heard the albums Burr drummed on and they were so boring compared to Nicko.
So glad that you're appreciating the great Iron Maiden so much! Who knows, in times maybe you'll decide to join us in the metalhead community full time - don't worry, we do appreciate any and all kinds of other music too, that is just the secret to the fullness and richness of our sound. And if you do, we'll be proud and lucky to have you.
Unlike a lot of metal bands, you can hear exactly what the Bassist is doing. He loves those triplets. He's got a lot of endurance to play like this for an entire set at a concert.
Nitpicking a bit but to be technical, a triplet and a gallop aren’t the same. Though Steve does use both many times throughout their discography. A triplet would have all three notes being equal in length (think Phantom of the Opera). That’s not the case for a gallop.
@@matthewvalenti1348 True, (NOT nitpicking at all). The gallop(in this case) is an 1/8th note followed by two 16th notes, not triplets. But yes, he does play straight triplets on other songs. Thanks for catching this!
They are known for their musicianship, singing, everything! The 2 guitarists are known for their perfect harmonies, and switching off solo's. The bass player is a Legend, and both drummers are out of this world!!!! You are right, not easy to play! The guitarists always play together with harmonies. Always 1 guitarist plays a different key, but they play together. It's brilliant!
I first checked this song out after it was referenced the the Max Brooks novel World War Z. In the book the US military blasts Iron Maiden over their loud speakers to both attract as many zombies as possible to the battlefield as well as get our soldiers pumped for rampage.
Hey brother appreciate another great reaction! Iron maiden has other incredible songs related to fighting and war. Check out Ace's High, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and Where Eagles Dare. Again welcome to the metal fold, and UP THE IRONS as we Maiden fans say! 🍻🤘
The best thing about Iron Maiden is they are really down to earth and good guys. I was lucky enough to be a teenager in London when Iron Maiden started off. I went to the Ruskin Arms pub where they started off and watched and drank with them on a regular basis. I played football ⚽️ (soccer) with Stevie Harris for a small team called Melbourne FC. He was as good at it as he is a bass player!! He is a top bloke. They haven't changed,still rocking in their own style.... ..thanks for the reaction ....it brought back many great memories 🎸🎸🤟 Up the Irons⚒️⚒️⚒️
Powerslave, Aces High, Run To The Hills, Fear Of The Dark, Can I Play With Madness and the longer i go with this list, the more i realize, that i would end up listing their whole repertoire... :)
They were really peaking at this stage of their career. At the time, they were basically untouchable. And so overwhelming playing in concert, wow, I miss those days!
Me and afreind took a load of supplies up to the Standingrock protest a few years back, this song was stuck in my head the whole trip from Colorado to North Dakota!
This August will mark forty years ago I went to my first concert…it was the World Piece Tour! (This one!) Actually got to meet Bruce…he was walking the main corridor, alone, just chatting up the fans about their shirt, a pin or a patch they were sporting. I was fifteen…damn…so fortunate to have grown up when I did!👍
Good ole 80's Power Metal. Never gets old. Nice reaction 👍 If you're digging Iron Maiden, I'd definitely suggest watching a live performance of "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner". It's absolutely epic.
Been a Maiden fan since my early teens and I'm 55 now lol , up the Irons 🤘 one of their best songs, still selling out concerts and touring around the world, amazing band.
This is my favorite band on my favorite album. The bassist started the band in 1975 because the previous bands he was in thought all the songs he wrote were to difficult to play.
The Power Slave album has a ton of great tracks for you to check out as well! I think the biggest ones are: Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Back in the Village, Power Slave, and Aces High. Not in any particular order, but if you want high energy, I'd go with Back in the Village first. If you want a song with epic story-telling, go with Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Always a historical theme to Iron Maiden. Also the coolest most colorful album covers, tshirts and stage sets ever. Thanx for reacting to a very awesome band.
One of the best metal bands ever!! Currently drinking a Trooper Ale made in conjunction with the band 🍻😀🤘 Johnny B Good was by Chuck Berry. RIP Try Powerslave title track!
You should check out their live performances throughout the decades (they're still going strong, saw them a few months back and ears are still ringing). I'd recommend Hallowed Be Thy Name, Fear of the Dark, The Tailsman.
YES BACK TO MAIDEN! You have to see a live show from South America, they play 80-120 K size stadiums and the fans are just insane, the crowd sing the guitar parts. I think you like live shows for the energy, check out Fear of the Dark live from Argentina. or Anything from En Vivo Live from Chile. Rock in Rio Brazil is amazing also.
How I got into Maiden in 1986: while being the biggest dork in class, the "pretty & cool girl" was always very nice to me. She asked me, in front of other cool kids, what I wanted for Christmas. I got nervous and wanted to seem cool, so I said "an Iron Maiden album." And I got NOTB on vinyl, and have been a die-hard fan for 35+ years.
Quite possibly the biggest Iron Maiden song is Fear of the Dark. There's many versions to choose from too, but I would have to say the Rock in Rio (2001) is up there. Enjoy!
Just as an FYI , the title screen of this video, "The Trooper" is misspelled 😬 Looks like we have a Maiden fan in the making. Id suggest that the poster of this video go see a Maiden show live! It is an experience you'll never forget!
Steve Harris, the bass player...aside from being the main songwriter (I believe??) Is famous for his right hand. Always listen to the baseline in Iron Maiden songs.
Greetings and Love from Köln/Cologne, Germany. Awesome reaction video as always, buddy. I'm a MaidenManiac since 1985. To get the whole Power and greatness of Maiden i suggest to go with the live performences. They are amazing in the studio, but live they Level up to genious. Just like Nightwish. A pure live band. And sorry, but I don't hear any resemblance there to 'Johnny B. Goode' from Chuck Berry. However, just a few Songs you did from Maiden, right..awe, buddy, some awesome stuff you can discover. It's never to late for Iron Maiden. Have a peaceful day and stay safe, Bloodbrother...oh, and get healthy soon....UP THE IRONS
Im not a metal fan, but this song has been on my playlist for a long time. I feel like im riding on a sky of dopamine every time I listen to that guitar riff, very powerful song!
A couple songs from that Maiden era that will hit you: The Prisoner, Number of the Beast, Flight of Icarus I was a teenager when this came out. Loved it then. Great to go back to it still. When people talk about The British Invasion of Heavy Metal into the US, this band is who they mean. Also Judas Priest.
