Fun fact: Iron Maiden has not used tour buses in a long, long time. Bruce Dickinson, the singer, is a licensed pilot type rated on multiple airliner-sized jets and he flies the band and crew from place to place while touring. The had a Boeing 757 for years, but upgraded to a 747 a few years back. The jet is known as "Ed Force One"! So cool.
..FUN Fact: Bruce Dickinson ? The singer? Stopped a Song..mid song..to call out and yell at 'filthy potsmokers' and..'how dare they do such a thing..in smells distance of him(hahahahahahahah😂😂😂) f him! Their music? Sure. Was cool when i was 16. 😂
Not anymore he had his ticket pulled by the FAA and the British FAA which is about right as most of the major airlines force retirement at 60 and Bruce is now 65 yrs. That is what I heard not sure if it is true.
About Iron Maiden being dadrock: Bruce says their fanbase is like plywood. Every year a new layer forms and it all sticks together. That is true, they keep building layers of fans of all ages. My sons are 9 and 5 years old. They think Maiden is music for moms because I like them so much 😂 my 5 year old likes them too, so here's to another layer: up the irons 🤘
This is one of my favorite Maiden songs. Yes they are still performing, drummer Nico McBrian (the oldest) is 71 and singer Bruce Dickinson (the youngest) is 65. I’m going to see them again this October in Tacoma.
Hope you have a great time at the show bud - saw them last July and If i had the cash (and time) id be going overseas to watch them again (and again and again)
@@amyballard2495 When was your first concert? Mine was the Peice of Mind tour in 83' in Seattle which is about an hour from Tacoma where I live and I still remember the fun me and my 3 buddies had trying to get home from that concert (my buddies older brother ditched us) in the middle of the night that night. Let's just say a little mischief and a few cops were involved lol. But still the third best concert ever after Deep Purple Perfect Strangers tour and AC/DC's flick of the switch tour and that one only because someone shot off a flair gun and set the Tacoma Domes wooden roof on fire and while they were clearing people out AC/DC started playing This House is on Fire.
if memory serves me, the lead singer Bruce Dickinson is a Olympic grade fencer, airline pilot ( he pilots the band around the world (still?) and had throat cancer at one point. other more knowledgeable people will put this right if i missed anything. oh yeah Run to the hills is a great maiden track !
Dad rock is a relative term. This came out when I was 12 and am now pushing 50. My son loves Iron Maiden and I even took him to see them last year. I guess it depends on the age you are when you first hear them. I love all of their music from the different eras and it’s good to see them still toucans recording. Lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, is an author, public speaker, high level competitive fencer, cancer survivor, and airline pilot along with his work with Iron Maiden and a solo career. He actually pilots the band’s own plane while on tour.
Iron Maiden - Run to the Hills. It's about English settlers from England taking away land from Native Americans and the Native Americans fighting to keep their land. A British band writing a song about American history, imagine that?
They sing about United States Cavalry as they are doing their galloping on the Plains. They say white-man came across the sea, so they are talking about Europeans, not just the British/English/scottish/welsh/irish people.
Iron Maiden is talent. Their music has stood the test of time. Their fan base is made of young and old, which speaks volumes. Not so much a Dad Rock band as some may think. As far as today's Heavy Metal-anyone can scream into a mic...
Over 40 years strong! Still touring. Most members all in there 60's. Bruce is the best story teller & live singer/performer in the business. Live concerts are over the top. Check out Fear of the Dark live in Rio! The fencing was Bruce! He actually entered in competitions. Love them all! 🤘🤘💪
Hallowed Be Thy Name is the song/video you were trying to remember the name of. Fun trivia - Bruce Dickinson fences in his off time, and has competed in numerous international competitions.
These guys play pick up soccer in almost every town they can while touring. Bruce the lead singer competed at fencing on an international level and got his pilots licence a few decades ago. He flew for commercial airlines and he pilots the bands jet "Ed Force 1" when they tour.
Up the Irons baby!! I love Maiden ❤️ one of my first introductions to Metal. Judas Priest, Sabbath, Scorpions (old stuff) and Iron Maiden were on my folders in 8th grade! 3 yrs after...Metallica was my favorite!! I'm almost 60..still love my Metal!!🤘
Nailed it, BP! Adrian Smith wrote this song about being on the road, and missing home. My favorite IM song - came out in '86, I believe. Bruce Dickinson (lead singer) is an Olympic-level fencer, in addition to all the other things he excels at. I urge you yet again to watch the documentary "Flight 666" - not necessarily as a reaction, but to give yourself a broader understanding of the band and their fans.
I'm 53... It's dad rock because this is what I was rocking out to in my teens and haven't heard anything really better since then so I still rock out to it.
First thing EDDIE LIVES!!!!! It's a blessing that you realise that you're living the best days of your life before the years go by. Then realise you wasted so much time
You have to see this band LIVE to fully appreciate how great they really are! Amazing talent in this band at every single position. Loved the "Dad Rock" reference!
Adrian - solo player on this track - was playing this in the studio when Steve - leader/base player - said I like it and Adrian said it is too commercial but Steve said we are having it. The rest is history. They played this as last track of latest tour
I first saw Iron Maiden in 1986 in Germany and Twisted Sister opened for them. I am so glad I was raised in a military family and was able to see bands on tour all around the world
This from the Somewhere In Time [album] - had been released back in ‘86! Many would argue, ‘twas the last of the most critically acclaimed albums during this golden era (‘80-‘86) of the band.
@tristanrl1940 Powers lave is an awesome album... to me it's like MASTER OF PUPPETS AND RIDE THE LIGHTNING... they both are great in their own way... I just love that I have all these songs in my phone and jam whenever I want🤘🏽😎
Wait one minute.. born and bred in Adelaide myself now in Perth, hadn't heard that they were coming back to OZ gonna have to look into that and clear a space in my roster if they come to Perth. Or maybe even a good reason to head back to my ole haunting grounds . Thanks for the heads up mate . 👍
"So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years" The chorus' lyrics to me aren't about "not wasing time", they're a life lesson about the fact that you should not keep sulking about the past feeling you've lost time, but you should live in the present, "Make your stand" and do what brings you happiness, because the present will always be your "golden years". The guy on the left nailed it in the end of this vid
Where I grew up, the only ONLY song of Iron Maiden’s that they would play on the radio was “Run to the Hills” probably because it was radio “friendly” as far as time.
Same! I didn’t know anyone who liked them when I was in high school and college. The metal that I knew was Dio and Judas Priest. Fast forward to 2000 when I met my husband who loves Maiden. Found an AMAZING catalog of material and will be seeing Maiden for the 7th time in Oct. Best group live! Up the Irons!
When I turned 18, my dad gave me money for Iron Maiden tickets so I went there with some friends who were huge fans. I had never been to a concert before and I didn't listen to metal. But after that show I never went back. Iron Maiden is one of the greatest bands in history.
Bruce is a world class fencer too, and was knighted by the Queen of England. Yes, he’s also a commercially rated pilot who flew Ed Force One on their tours…
I'm a Great Grandfather and listen to this. Steve Harris the founder of Iron Maiden is my age... 67. So when you say Dad Rock I laugh. I still drums to this and many others having been in a bar band.
Firstly , Iron Maiden are not satanic,they have written on the subject, like many other good VS evil subjects, They are story tellers and even act some songs out in costumed theatrics. This song wasted years I would consider a power ballad. It's one of their more mellow songs, and the lyrics are pretty straight forward. I recommend you stay with the Maiden train...it puts a smile on your face! Try reacting also to Fear of The Dark / Run to the Hills / 2 Minutes 2 Midnight / Brave New World / Chains of Misery / Book of Souls
Yes, dad rock. That 80's / 90's power metal sound. It really is timeless . That's why I love Lovebites, they are keeping the sound alive, and some young metal heads who think they are this new Japanese metal sound is funny to me. Just a new vision of the best of the best.
They play football at every occasion (Steve Harris is a massive Aston Villa Fan) and they are still going strong. Maiden is a band who has a lot of support regardless their age. It's basiclay for all generations because most songs are timeless.
I will be seeing them again for the 6th time in the last 10yrs this November in Charlotte NC, last time was October 2022 in Greensboro NC. They will be coming back to the US starting this summer, if you want to see a great rock show I suggest you catch one in your area, and they are worth a trip to go see.
Guys Iron Maiden started out in 1975 with few lineup changes. Iron Maiden is taking a break from touring. In the meantime, Bruce Dickinson is on his solo tour for his solo album.
Same I saw Dio first and was able to get tickets to Maiden a few months later so glad those were my first concerts only band that compares to them that I've seen is Ramstein
Too many to pick from .. but this older sticks out most .. just love the guitars on this one .. iconic on my opinion.. thanks for this reaction black Pegasus💯.. your music is good this channel and guests kick butt too .. 💯❤️✌️🙏..
I wouldn’t say Maiden is “dad rock” but they are amongst the peak of classic heavy metal bordering on power metal before sub genres were defined. With them you’ll find the pioneers of the genre in bands like Judas Priest or the god among men Ozzy/Sabbath. If you really want to see the roots definitely check out solo Ozzy Osbourne or Black Sabbath (their debut was 1970 so they predate all the metal you’ve listened to and laid the foundation for all of those bands)
Awesome video,.. Wasted years is a 1986 classic from the Somewhere In Time album,. Actually this was the last song they played on Future/Past tour.. 🤘🏻😎💯🙏🏻
You really should check out "The Clairvoyant". It's an amazing song and one of my favorite Iron Maiden tunes. If Maiden is "Dad Rock", then today's Metal is "Punk-Ass, Wasted Talent" music.
Type of people who listens to it? All kinds. Of all ages. Including lots of short haired people lol Just as an example, search for Paula Radcliff Iron Maiden video. A British famous long distance runner. An iron Maiden fan. On the BBC coverage of the Olympics, she basically quoted half the Iron Maiden song "the loneliness of the long distance runner" Or Rogério Ceni, Brazilian soccer coach who was a goalkeeper and had the world record of goals he scored. One of the best kicker taker ever. Or Lady Gaga.
Just wanted to give you a FYI. The Name for the band (Iron Maiden) came from the movie A Man in a Iron Mask. The bass player and primary sond writer Steve Harris saw a Iron Maiden in the movie. So he named the band after that.
You both are soooo crazy happy guys!!!!!!!!. Greatings from ibach-schwyz, switzerland, where the victorinox knives were manufactured. That's nice, you know nothing about iron maiden, the first album came out 1979, called off course iron maiden. I know that, because music is my totally passion since over 50 years. You should know, that i was music, film and gamesaler for over 30 years. I know Bands, for example Hölderlin and satin whale from germany. Check out this two bands. G For example try tool, a band from san Francisco. I like, that you enjoy rock, i guess your favourite music rap and hip hop. Bye from a nearly 63 old zürichman.
Unsure if you've mentioned up til this point, but the "Mummy/Skull" is their mascot Eddie. He makes appearances on the cover of every album as a different version to meet the themes of the album. And makes appearances on stage as a 10 ft tall version and has battles with Bruce the singer, whether a sword fight or gun fight.
IRON MAIDEN HAS THE BIGGEST FAN BASE THAN ANY OTHER BAND IN HISTORY !!!! NEVER PLAYED ON THE RADIO WAVES !!! JUST WATCH ONE OF THEIR LIVE CONCERTS AND SEE THE SOLD OUT ARENA EVERY FU@K!NG TIME !!! NO MATTER WHAT NICO LOOKS LIKE HE CAN FREAKING DRUM LIKE A BEAST...F YOUR CO HOST ITS ABOUT THE MUSCIANSHIP AND LYRICS BRO.. KEEP ROCKING BROTHER
My favorite Iron Maiden song. The lead singer, Bruce Dickinson has a son, Griffin, who was in a band called SHVPES. (No, not a typo). This band was considered rap metal, so maybe you might like the music. Unfortunately, the band broke up after 3 albums, but I would hope you check out the song “Undertones”, it is a banger.
What could have been a toss-off song from the biggest heavy metal band in the world has endured and really taken a place among their songs as one of the most profound, honest efforts of their career. A bit more listenable, still with the distinctive fire they always brought. Definitely holds up well nearly 40 years later. My daughter is 16, this is one of her favorite songs, I've taken her to see Maiden twice, when she was 9 and 13. They were my first concert at age 15 in 1984. Maiden is definitely a multi-generational band. Thanks for the reaction as always.
Just imagine getting on a 747 Jumbo Jet to fly across the ocean....and the lead singer of Iron Maiden is the pilot. True....dude is also a pilot; and he flies jumbo jets.
