First Time Reaction | Iron Maiden "Fear Of The Dark" 

"The thing about metal? It unites people" Well said!

Bruce Dickinson singer, Steve Harris bass, Dave Murray guitar, Adrian Smith guitar, Jannick Gers guitar... and "The Man" Nicko McBrain drums

Iron Maiden is one of the few bands that you absolute MUST see live (and in person, not just a live recording). Every fan, of the sometimes 100,000+ in the crowd knows every word to every song and joins in. They have such a stage presence, you feel like you're a part of the show. It's hard to describe the energy that permeates everyone and every thing in the venue. It's incredible.

Absolutely is Bruce, this is over 15 years later so his hairs shorter, all the same members with the exception of Janiick Gers the third guitarist they added, still kicking ass, still a force to be reckoned with, showing the young bands today how it should be done!. Great job on the vid reaction Aileen, love seeing a new Maiden fan being born, i suggest Dance of Death or Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, the bass in the latter is amazing, especially when the song slows, Up the Irons!!

Highlight of songs I'd recommend are: From Iron Maiden------ Phantom of the Opera - A must for live version Strange World (this one will be totally different Iron Maiden) From Killers ------ Murders in the Rue Morgue (Very loosely influenced by Edgar Allen Poe's short story, a story of a fugitive being sought for murder) Genghis Khan (an instrumental - perfect for air drumming) Innocent Exile (continues the theme of Murders in the Rue Morgue of an unjustly accused fugitive) Killers (A journey into the twisted mind of a deranged killer) Prodigal Son(about a repentant man reminiscent of the prodigal son parable found in Luke 15 of the bible) Purgatory(lyrics of song read like a poem) Drifter (focuses on the possibility of new beginnings) From The Number of the Beast------ Invaders (It graphically depicts the violence and horror of a defense against a Viking invasion) The Prisoner (based on the UK television series that ran briefly in the late 1960’s) 22 Acacia Avenue (The continuation of Charlotte the Harlot) The Number of the Beast (Inspired by a dream Bassist Steve Harris had after watching the movie the Omen2) Run to the Hills (about the European arrival in America told from the perspective of both the oppressed Cree and the invading Anglo-Saxon soldiers) Hallowed be Thy Name (about a man who is about to be put to death and what he goes through) ***You have done From Piece of Mind------ Where Eagles Dare (based on an Alistair Maclean novel, (1967), and film (1968) about a WWII rescue of an American general from a Nazi stronghold in the Bavarian Alps Revelations (Starts with the Hymnal from Oh God of Earth and Alter, the next two verses on the Hindu philosophy, the third verse in Yoga a snake called Kundalini that lives at the base of your spinal cord, during meditation a spiritual entity is created symbolizing the transcendental union with God) Flight of Icarus (loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Icarus) The Trooper (based on the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava 1854,which took place during the Crimean War) To Tame a Land (the song relays the story of Paul Atreides, Paul Muad'Dib, from the book Dune by Frank Herbert) From Powerslave------ Aces High (about aircraft dog fighting between the British and German fighter pilots of WWII) 2 Minutes to Midnight - About the Doomsday clock for the End of the World Back in The Village (The continuation of the song The Prisoner) Powerslave (about an arrogant pharaoh in his dying hours, he can't understand why he's about to die and fights it in vain) Rime of the Ancient Mariner - (From the poem of the same name by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (story about about an ocean voyage) From Somewhere in Time------- Wasted Years (A song about the admonition to appreciate the present and not to take things for granted) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (based on a short story of Alan Sillitoe which was made into a 1962 film Alexander the Great (About the story of Alexander the Great From 7th Son of a 7th Son (a concept album)------ Infinite Dreams (Detailing someone who is tormented by paranormal dreams and nightmares) The Evil That Men Do (Title taken from a quote in Shakespeare Julius Caesar but the song is unrelated) The Clairvoyant (relates the reflections of the 7th Son of the 7th Son on his life and his powers) From Fear of the Dark------ Wasting Love (About the emptiness of relationships without love. Another Maiden ballad) Fear of the Dark (About being afraid of the dark and the things in the dark that might be there - absolute a live performance for this one) From Brave New World------ The Wicker Man (about the apathy of our modern society and our egotistic disinterest of what is happening until something happens to us) Ghost of the Navigator (The lyrics are a metaphor of life, with the ship sailing west towards the setting sun representing death) Brave New World (Loosely based on the 1932 novel by Aldous Huxley) Dream of Mirrors (Yet another song about reoccurring and maybe premonitory dreams) Out of the Silent Planet (Supposedly inspired by the 1956 science -fiction film Forbidden Planet) From Dance of Death------ No More Lies (The lyrics deal with someone knows his time has come with the possibility of reincarnation) Dance of Death (Orinally inspired by Ingmar Bergman's 1957 film The Seventh Seal - Another one to do as a live performance) Paschendale (about the Battle of Passchendaele during WWI) From A Matter of Life and Death------ Brighter than a Thousand Suns (About the dawn of the nuclear bomb age) The Longest Day (about the WWII Normandy Invasion) Out of the Shadows (Questioning the meaning of life)

This band has been around since the 80's and they still deliver. Bruce still hits all the notes and the rest of the band can play the hell out of their instruments. A lot of bands from when I was kid have stayed at the party a little bit too long, but these guys are hittin' it after all this time. Up the irons!

Another great Maiden reaction! You must react to Iron Maiden-Rime of the ancient mariner from Flight 666 and also Iron Maiden-Journeyman from Death on the Road to see how versatile of a band Maiden truly are and how diversified the Maiden fans are.

If this is the Live In Rio performance, I’m here for it. Honestly any version is great!

The Rock in Rio performance of Revaltions. It highlights Bruce, and it is a love song of sorts. It is a feature if most of their tours. The 85 Rock in Rio concert features Bruce injuring himself in an interesting way, and he doesn't miss a beat.

Bruce had left the Band in the 90s and had become a commercial airline pilot. For that, he had to cut his hair. This show is from their reunion tour. So the hair is still short. That is why you did not recognize him. In later years, he flew the band and crew in their tour plane around the world. Song recommendations: There are just too many. Some of my personal favorites: "The Clansman" from the same show in 2001 is ridiculously awesome. Or "Dance of Death", which came out a few albums later. That's incredible, too.

Saw them last week, they still bring this same energy at 60+ years old! Incredible musicians

Props on catching the bass, tragically underrated

One of the best Maiden songs ever, for sure. and they are DEFINITLY a live band, which means they live for the stage, not for the studio.

Being at the Rock in Rio concert, people were soooooo excited to see the band. When they finally came on stage, I saw grown men crying. Literally started crying when they finally started to play!! Nobody has the energy, love or support of their fans like Maiden!!!

Just saw them at Download this weekend, now in their late 60s they still rock for 2hrs, new album this year and they show no sign of stopping, Bruce can still belt it out even after his throat cancer

The best version of this song, period.

Going to be seeing Maiden tonight at Download Festival UK ✌️✌️✌️

Always get chills from this performance, the crowd singing the guitar melodies is just incredible. One of my top 5 Maiden songs easily

Heard this performance countless times and it still gives me goosebumps. I love this song. Less than 3 weeks now before seeing them again live in Paris, I just can't wait.

I saw them in 1983 and was blown away. The energy was nonstop, their performance was top notch. Then saw them the last time in 2019, and you could put both shows side by side and wouldn't be able to tell them apart. Still as awesome and energetic as always. You really need to see them live.

I started listening to Iron Maiden in 1979 - Love them still. They are amazing; all of them. Love your reaction to this also Aileen!

Saw iron maiden for the first time recently live in Warsaw. They were absolutely incredible. Possibly the best live band ever

I got into the world of Iron Maiden when I was 11 years old, listening to The Number of the Beast to exhaustion. 41 years later, they still help me process the darker moments on a personal level. They give me rest, they give me peace, they give me life. I have no words to describe how important music can be in processing grief. Thank you for so much and Up the Irons!

Probably my favorite maiden song. In their older concerts they all just sort of stood around the stage, so they definitely learned to become 'performers' over time. Cute shirt, btw.

Rime of an ancient mariner from flight 666 would be all this band is all about - fantastic storytelling and guitar melodies. Clansman from RIO or Sign of a cross are also two popular epic songs. Their longeest songs is Empire of a clouds which is almost 20 minutes of music and great story. Pick whatever really :) This band really shines on stage.

One of the biggest choirs in the world. The concerts are always amazing and give deep chills.

I've seen them live 5 times and their show is always incredible. Absolutely epic music that is meaningful and full of true storytelling, through lyrics and music. Some of the greatest musicians in all of metal, rock and roll and all music. I'll keep watching your reactions as I can never hear enough Iron Maiden.

Seeing the joy on your face listening to this made my night! ☺️ I only heard Iron Maiden for the first time a few years ago and I was hooked!

This will not disappoint you, was at this show in Rio. You will LOVE

Legendary song from a legendary band 🤘cool reactions, Bruce is very versatile with his voice

Iron Maiden were here in Bulgaria 10 days ago ... and i had the pleasure to watch them live for second time 15 years after i watched them for the first time ... they are old now (Bruce 63 and younger of them all). Rock In Rio 2001 was more than 20 years ago and i think that this was like their best time .. It's not strange that this is one of their most iconic concerts. They still have the power, Bruce still have the stamina to run all over the stage all the time and keep his long tones. It was sad for me to realise, when i saw them again the other day, that this days are gone. I mean, the man is 63, still have the inner power and, damn, this man ages like wine, but .... well .... he is not running the same mileage as before and that specific loving long vibration high tones are becoming more and more short .... somehow cut and ... like spitted. Somehow more yelled than sung. Still, one of the best bands ever. Great musicians! I was caught by your reaction to the changes in this song specificly and i just want to put the things like that ... On this stage, there are Bruce and 5 other man, playing 3 guitars, a base and drums and all this man are achieving this kind of sync, so all of this changes are just flawless! Of course, the many years on stage are contributing, but it's not only that. Adrian Smith and Dave Murray are well known for playing so good together, that when doing the same riff, you must listen very carefully to understand that there are two guitars "singing" at this moment! Steve's bass lines ... Oh, ... i can write so much about that. Iconic bass lines, that are recognizeble all over the world of heavy metal. He has this technique - "The gallop", that is so iconic for him. I'm stopping right here. Have a nice evening and sorry for the long comment. I get a bit disctracted, when talking for favorite musicians.

One of my fav songs right here. Simply perfect.

I really like how You don't only focus on the vocals, but appreciate the instrumental work as well. Your reaction on the small drum fill at about 9:00 especially. 👍 and 🤘

Love your energy and reactions Aileen. Keep up the great work. Maiden are a phenomenal band. Every song is a story or a little piece of history. So much good stuff. I would suggest "Dance of Death" live in Santiago, Chile.

Greatest concert song ever! Amazing to experience live! Can't wait till October!!!

Nice knowing you...Rock, Love n Peace 🇳🇱

simply incredible. thank you, aileen.

Love the way you bring it back to hear certain parts. Really shows how much you're into what you're hearing and seeing 🤘 and something we've all done a million times. We ain't so different 🤜🤛

The first song that drew me into Iron Maiden as a kid in the early 80's was "Flight of Icarus". Bruce's vocals on that track got me hooked. There is a live video from Live After Death 1985 that would be great to react to.

I was there in the crowd in this concert in 2001.... watching your reactions make me feel I was back in my teenager times, listen those songs for the first time once again....

Thanks for sharing this reaction. Love the shirt, lol! ~Be Blessed

Love that shirt!!

I can't wait to see them again this fall in NYC. I'm extremely fortunate to have lived in the time of Iron Maiden

I'm a new viewer and really enjoying watching you fall in love with the music I grew up with. If you want a great song from Iron Maiden, Powerslave. One of their masterpieces. Enjoy! ☺️

My very first concert in 1982! Steve Harris is an amazing bassist and wrote most of the songs. Please react to Queensryche, “Take Hold of the Flame” live.

Hi Aileen, let me recommend you "Dance of the death" and "When the wild wind blows" the story telling from Bruce is just incredible! 🤯

love hearin the crowd sing right along carrying the song ;)

That is the coolest shirt I've ever seen or at least ever remember seeing! You go girl!

Awesome reaction ! thank you , this is one of my all time favorite songs !

Definitely do Rime of the Ancient Mariner from their Flight 666 DVD, that performance specifically is what I send to people to explain why Maiden is one of the greatest bands of all time. I tend to disagree with the people that always recommend the Rock in Rio versions of their performances, I think Flight 666 has overall better performances, and better audio and video quality. You can hear the crowd better on Flight 666 as well.

Iron Maiden is out touring now, you should seriously consider going!

Iron Maiden has been around (starting with the release of their first album) for 42 years. When you start diving into Maiden you are going to see major time jumps. Bruce will be young with long hair in one video, short hair in next, then grey hair in another. There is also one major vocal point in Bruce's career: Pre-Throat Cancer and Post-Throat Cancer around 2014-2015. But the Iron Maiden energy remains the same.

Great song, band, great reaction, and great shirt! All are perfect.

You know what's Legendary.... Your reactions to Metal Songs and Videos

Back in 2007/2008, I was in a bad place mentally and I got commited to the local mental hospital because of severe social anxiety and depression. The initial 3 weeks became 15 weeks, but when I was well enough to leave, one of the first things I did was to attend the Iron Maiden concert at Valle Hovin, Norway, july 2008. From not being able to interact with even family to singing and headbanging with 45.000 other people, was a great victory for me. Iron Maiden means everything and they are timeless. One of my best concert experiences. 🫀👍

Maiden was my 1st concert at 13yrs, that was in 84. Still follow them all these years later. Steve is a God on bass. Bruce is still going strong even after his battle with cancer and never knew if he'd sing again. They just keep getting better and better.

Iron maiden are all my heroes! I have watched this video thousands of times and every time I get so frickin emotional!

You are a pleasure to watch!! Subbed now!!

I have seen Maiden 4 times every time was unique. Love the appearance of Eddie. Love this band.

Bruce's son Griffin is also the singer of a rock/metal band called SHVPES, their song Undertones are amongst my favorite recent discoveries.

I just seen these in Barcelona few days ago,,, oh my word, Incredible... 🤘

Great reaction to iron maiden Aileen hope to see you on twitch tonight unless you are going to be with family have a great rest of your day ❤️

Nice reaction since you appreciate specific details. From vocals, instruments to performance. Though I've noticed that this is more common among metal/rock fans (and musicians of course). Seeing this also reminded me of something. I recognize the guy at 8:21, singing along with his arms in the air. He flew in from Europe for this concert and played (don't know if he's active now) in a heavy metal band. Me and my band (black metal) did several gigs together with his many years ago.

This is a great performance, from time to time i watch it cause it gets my energy and feeling up

This is such an amazing piece. It's one of the first songs I heard from them when my parents introduced me to them in my mid to late teens. This live version specifically is one of the few metal pieces that makes me shed a few tears when the crowd sings along to the guitar parts at the start and end, it's just so beautiful hearing that. Not unlike the tears shed to some classical music.

I was there !! ..Rock in Rio ..they played the best of their old songs....it was awesome.... greetinga from Brazil !! ..🤘😎🤘

AWESOME!!!! Iron Maiden Rocks Period!

A bit late here, but Bruce is absolutely amazing to see live. Iron Maiden has been my favorite band since I was about 3, am 44 now. The way the crowd gets involved hits you on a spiritual level so deep its emotionally paralyzing. Fear of the Dark is by far my favorite 🤘

Iron Maiden has a very ( and I do mean very) loyal fan base Up the Irons 🤘

That's Bruce's energy. This song is about halfway through too. Keeps it up the rest of the show. Did clean and sober, no substances needed.

Saw them live just last month. Amazing show, something to remember forever.

They are awesome. Thanks for your reaction

I find it soooo inspiring witnessing someone experiencing Maiden for the first time especially seeing their live performances. takes me back to 1986 when I was 10 years old getting my first taste of these badasses. great video! well worth a like and sub!

Loved the reaction video! I can’t wait to see you react to more iron maiden and I hope some day you will experience seeing them live in person someday also please react to dance of death en vivo it’s one of my fav live performances from iron maiden

Glad to have you as a new Maiden family member!! 😂 Also glad to finally hear someone talking about Steve Harris's bass line/sound lol. As a bassist, we tend to get overlooked haha. One song I don't see mentioned a lot for reactions is The Talisman on the En Vivo live dvd. Keep rocking 🤟

Welcome to the family 🤘

Your emotion,passion and love for metal is fucking unbelievable and very cool. As a 49 year old devout metal/maiden fan your videos please me daily,keep up the good work,you are killing it🤘🤘❤❤

This concert has a special place in My heart. I was 8yo and I watched this show live on tv with My dad. After that My cousin gave me My first maiden album and i listen to them ever since. Great reaction as always

Yes absolutely BRUCE!! 💯,great reaction thanks!

my heart go warm when i see people discover greate music from the 80`s.......and there are a lot more to discover ;) have fun.......from a music freak from Norway :)

Rock in Rio, the one and only place every band dreams to play at at least once ....

Next Iron Maiden - “Dance of Death” (Live EN VIVO! Version)

Rime of the ancient mariner off the 1985 life after death live album is my favorite live song by them of all time. That song and powerslave should be listened to in tandem.

You just HAVE to do Iron Maiden - The Talisman Live En Vivo! One of Bruce's finest live performances

That video (Live in Rio from Rock In Rio) is by far my favourite version. Sounds great, crowds great, pure metal heaven.

I will always and forever hear "Fear of the Duck". Love the reaction hope you continue this journey.

One thing I love about this song, so many switches in rhythms and even tempos. This is the rock equivalent of flow switches. Can't think of another song that has any more change ups in the rhythm

Been lucky enough to see these gentlemen live and can only describe the event as pure demonstration showmanship and a masterclass of how to put on a show. The band give so much to the crowd and they don't stop or slow down while they are on stage. They just did a headline set at Download Festival in the UK this weekend just gone and stole the show.

Awesome shirt. To go with an awesome reaction. Up the irons!!

I love your shirt lol That's awesome!

Did see Iron maiden in Finland years ago a Rock festival! And when they did sing this song the fog did arrive after a big storm! It was Epic, and the song do gives me goosebumps eveytime i hear it.

Amazing video! These are their other "best" live performances: The Trooper (en vivo), Dance of Death (en vivo) and Rime of the Ancient Mariner (flight 666)

Current line up all of them in this video: Bruce Dickinson - Vocals Steve Harris - Bass Nicko Mcbrain - Drums Jenick Gers - Guitar Dave Murray - Guitar Adrian Smith - Guitar

I absolutely loved your incredibly knowledgeable and inciteful reaction.

Been a Maiden fan since 1981. Great to see the youth get off on older music for the first time when for us old fans, it’s been with us most of our lives. Be well!

Hell yeah! Rime Of The Ancient Mariner-from-Flight 666 next. I'm pretty damn sure you'll love reacting to that.

The intro and outro in this performance gets me every time.

I had to laugh, you mentioned you were in good hands then my attention turned to your shirt. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, I love seeing you enjoy music I’ve loved for years. Iron Maiden is a very energetic band.

Still my favorite live version of this song. Fan of them from the time i seen them live as warm-up act for Kiss in 1982 Leiden, The Netherlands.

YEEEEEEESSSS!!! aham... I mean... I sas them in Munich in 2011 and I had the opportunity to sing this song along with the entire crowd. It was undescribable. So much unity in one place.