IRON MAIDEN 🎵 Run To The Hills Reaction 

Steve Harris the bassist he's a huge historian and writes most of these songs. Most of the time when you listen to Maiden it's a history lesson

The isolated vocals for this song is mesmerising. Bruce Dickinson is one of the best vocalist in metal.

Aside from the historical story telling, this song was often used as a condemnation of colonialism in general and to show off Bruce's incredible range.

A lot of Maiden’s songs come straight from world history and literature. Steve Harris, bassist and chief songwriter in the band, is a genius when it comes to telling and retelling stories set to awesome metal sounds.

It’s about about the genocide of the native Americans. Brad lyrics in songs aren’t always literal. A lot of bands tell stories or are metaphorical in nature.

If you guys would watch Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey, you will understand all of the different categories of Metal a LOT better.

Iron Maiden is one of the best at telling stories through music. You can almost see it playing out in your head.

This song is considered one of the greatest metal songs of all time

Brad, master of the ill timed pause.

Haha--Pretty sure Iron Maiden doesn't have a song saying, "I woke up today, had some coffee, hung out with friends, got lit.." Naw. They def pick historic matter to play to and with. "Powerslave" is a very interesting rip on life, death, royalty, power... AND it's a banger. Up the Irons!

Do a live version of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”. You’ll be Maiden fans for life.

Bruce Dickinson is incredible! That man has such an operatic voice.

Struggling to grasp how you can miss the very specific references here about what this is about. There are bits of the lyrics that should really jump out at you and usually at least one of you gets it. Oh, well. Good reaction to a good song.

Love early Maiden. I've always loved the lyrics in this. I think a history lesson everyone should hear and remember. Bruce's energy and rawness provide the perfect delivery.

Great reaction as usual. It's about colonial America essentially stealing the land from the Indians and driving them into the hills. Not sure what inspired them to write it though. It was credited to their bassist Steve Harris, who obviously had a solid understanding of European and American colonization. I always liked the composition of it. First verse from the perspective of the Indians, second verse an American cavalry soldier and the 3rd an outside narrative.

This song is basically THE anthem for indigenous Americans, especially south of the US border, from Mexico to the southern tip of Chile. Maidens live concerts in Mexico, Central and South America are spiritual experiences.

Steve Harris the Bassist writes most of the lyrics and he is an avid reader. He probably read the book Buried MY Heart at Wounded Knee about the trail of tears?

What really sets Maiden apart is the triumphant nature of the music. The music isn't wallowing in angst. No matter the lyrical content, Maiden doesn't come across as trying to find themselves or overcome that which is holding them down. The music comes across as having already been set free.

1:00 Brad seems to struggle with the idea that an artist would sing from another person's perspective. Actually I think it may be a carryover from rap/hip-hop, where the artist always assumes their own perspective. I've noticed that rap fans generally struggle to grasp bands like Tool (who frequently assume the perspective of someone else, even someone they hate). Rap has always been about self-representation first and foremost.

I love when a metal band gives me a history lesson

They are telling the story from two points of view. This is a fundamental song of the heavy metal genre.

Iron Maiden "How would you like your stories?" Me "Metal please!"

Yes. I love how musical this song is too. I wish there were more vocals like this in modern metal.

This is basically a song about Native Americans in the 19th century and what they went through. When they sing the chorus "Run to the Hills" and you hear Bruce singing high and low at the same time it is very pleasing because the notes are harmonics. Iron Maiden does this a lot, not only with the vocals but really a whole lot with the guitars.

Many metal artists, especially Iron Maiden, rarely sing about first hand experiences. They are more oriented towards the happenings that occurred long beyond living memory and are usually educational. Up the irons 🤘🏻

I want Brad to react to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and get his take on what the lyrical content means to him. Apparently we need backtrack and start there because “Run to the Hills” can not be any more self explanatory. Especially with the lyrics right in front of you.

Dickinson can flat out sing! Lex is a budding Metalhead🤘🏼🤘🏼

the lyrics tell the story from the natives view point and the settlers view point. I'm sure history inspired the lyrics, which is fairly common in Iron Maiden songs.

I`ve seen Iron Maiden twice back in the 80s and to this day and I`ve seen a lot, they had the loudest show. Bruce has excellent vocals and was very energetic! This is my favorite song by them! Keep On Rockin'

Those bands of that era were able to achieve that “opera” feel because of & especially in Iron Maiden’s case they had a singer who could do pretty much anything & it always sounds great 🖤🥶

If you watch their OFFICIAL video for this song, you won't have any doubts about what this song is about. Iron Maiden has always been about EPIC SONGS. Not just loud, heavy and intricate, but epic music combined with epic stories. In this case, the plight of Native Americans. The lyric writers in the band are also avid readers, so that translates to larger-than-life themes in thier songs & albums. 🎶👍

The drummer is working hard in this one. Good reaction guys!

A personal favorite Iron Maiden song of mine that doesn't get talked about as much is Virus. It's a deep song with a lot to analyze as well as being stylistically pretty unique for Iron Maiden. Also it has Blaze singing who was one of the other Iron Maiden singers when Bruce Dickinson wasn't their singer

Come on guys, this song is about a significant era in YOUR nations history!!

"I think they're telling a story". Yes. Yes they are. Every song. Maiden! \m/ \m/ Up the Irons!

15 years old, upstate new york, doing bong hits at Joey Simmons house, when mtv still played music, that drum beat came on the TV. 6 kids trying to fit through the door at once, slipped and broke my finger. Things you never forget. Just like david Lee Roth said " damn good times"

An early 70’s pop song with the same lyrical vibe is “Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and the Raiders. Huge hit in the day!

I was lucky enough to see Iron Maiden 3 times in Detroit. All as an opening act. Each time this song was epic!!!! I love the 80s!!!!

Imagine 1982 this was an almost hourly on mtv. Great days!

Great reaction! You guys are in Florida, right? The drummer of Iron Maiden, Nikko McBrain, has a restaurant down in Coral Gables called "Rock N Roll Ribs" and they have great food! It's a small place but they have a lot of great memorabilia in there, not just Iron Maiden, but from many bands! I saw Maiden in concert 3 times and the energy is so charged! Steve Harris, the bass player, runs a maratho every night going back and forth from one side of the stage to the other screaming out the lyrics! You can hear him without a microphone! They have a mascot named "Eddie" who is on the cover of every album and his appearance changes on every album and he's in every concert too! You should check out one of their concert videos like "Hallowed Be Thy Name". Bruce's singing is incredible!

In elementary school in the '70s, I was fed this idea that the Europeans landed in a "New World" filled with savages and wilderness. According to those history books, they did the continent a favor by taming the savages and bringing them civilization. This was further reinforced by the Cowboy-Indian conflicts that were so prominent in the westerns that were frequently airing on the weekends. Hearing this song for the first time in middle school made me realize that there is a completely different side to this story that had been completely neglected by our schoolbooks. I remember a schoolmate bringing this up in social studies class and my school teacher (who was one of the nicest ladies I've ever met) awkwardly acknowledging that there was, in fact more to this story than what our schoolbook was presenting.

My favourite band throughout my teens, and one of my Top 10 overall. The ferocity and complexity of the music. and the often literary content of the lyrics, combined with the brilliant quality of Bruce Dickinson's voice is pretty much unrivalled.

You guys need to do Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner - one of the live official videos (they do not get blocked). Offline reaction - not on live stream.

This is basically an epic rock opera. Classic sh*t 💯

I really, really think the next song should be "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden. That way Brad can get the lyric story and Lex can hear the epic instrumentals.

First cd I ever bought with my own money. Grade 6, Mr. B's class. Before school starts I buy Number of the Beast off a grade 8 student for 5 bux. I sit it on my desk all day staring at it, blown away by the art. Can't wait to get home and listen to it. The rest is history. Pick up drums in 96, start bands, make albums, tour and before I know it I'm 40. Man time flies, but this brings the best memories back. Love seeing your reactions.

Best metal band Best Metal album Best line up Always nice to hear the amazing and incredible drummer Clive Burr! (Rip) Best metal drummer!

I saw Iron Maiden in 82 Piece of Mind tour....incredible show....

You’ll get the energy if you do “Fear of the Dark” from Rock in Rio! They are best live!! Love your channel!! Thanks!!

It is fabulous live! Iron Maiden puts on one of the best stage shows ever. I've seen them live 5 times and have never been disappointed.

SABATON - "Shiroyama", or "82nd All the way" or "Carolus Rex" or "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" or " Ghost in the Trenches" .. All based on History.

This is my favorite Iron Maiden song , I'm half First Nation Native Indian in British Columbia. This song hits home. We are going through alot right now here in Canada and our secret history. Of Residential schools they are up to over 6000 un marked Graves of native children that have been found and there will be lots more. Both my Grandparents were in these schools where they were beatin and raped and tortured. They lived but so many didn't.

Wasted Years by Maiden is good

From the third Iron Maiden album The Number of the Beast. First album with Bruce Dickinson on vocals replacing Paul DiAnno and the last with Clive Burr on drums. Burr earlier played in Samson with Dickinson and later in Gogmagog with DiAnno, Jannick Gers who later joined Iron Maiden plus a couple of guys from Whitesnake and Motorhead. Burr was later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He died in 2013. RIP.

Iron Maiden are the best of British heavy metal. I've been a fan since 1980. They are very melodic and Bruce has a very theatrical voice, inspired by many including Ronnie James Dio and Ian Gillian. It's time you watched them live. Scream for me Lex! Scream for me Lex!! Up the Irons!!!

You guys are correct. This song, like most of Iron Maiden, are telling stories. Stories of a battle, or genocide(such as this one of the Native Americans), or a struggle or perseverance. I've seen almost every metal band since the 80's that's been worth seeing, and yes, Lex, you would love seeing them live. Their stage show props help tell the stories, also. Greatest live band I've ever seen...

You must become acquainted with Maiden's "Eddie"! They change his look for every album -- it's really kool when he ominously appears on stage. 💀

Whenever I'm sad I'll listen to this song, it's so energetic that it makes me change my mood right away!! It's a pure masterpiece, not only this song but their entire discography. They are geniuses!!!

I believe this song is about European settlers and colonists coming to the "New World" and massacring the natives. Iron Maiden are definitely deep into historical themes. They are very well educated and incredibly well read. Not to mention superb musicians.

Lex is turning into a "Rocker" l like watching how she gets into the music. Lots of energy and she seems to be having fun. She would have went to many shows I'm sure of she grew up in that era. 😁

Do some original Maiden Running Free,Remember Tomorrow, Killers ,Murders in the ruge morgue

YES BRUCE VOCAL RANGE IS FANTASTIC AND AMAZING!!!!

React to Wasted Years next. My favourite song by them. :D

Awesome reaction to that song I never followed the lyrics to that song and it’s a whole different meaning for me now thank you so much awesome reaction

Run to the hills about the Indians being slaughtered when they came over taking their land. A lot of iron maiden songs are based upon actual history.

I saw Iron maiden in concert in Connecticut. At the infinity theater. It was an amazing show!!!!

Another one you guys would like from Iron Maiden is "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner".

The talent here is understated. Excellent drums. Voice incredible!❤️

If it wasn't for Iron Maiden and School House Rock I would have never passed High School History or English

The 1st verse of the song tells the story from the perspective of the Native American “Indians” then it switches to the perspective of the “white man” and doesn’t paint a very pretty picture. This story of man conquering man to take their land and resources, while not pretty is one that repeats throughout the history of men. When the thirst and greed becomes more than just about survival. We don’t wish just to survive, but to thrive. Often meaning taking from others to gain. War is hell, but it makes for great story telling, especially in the context of hard rock and heavy metal. As others have mentioned Steve Harris the bassist is the primary song writer for Maiden and the lyrical ideas come from books as an avid reader of historical fact and fiction as well as sci fi and fantasy. We’ll continue to try to learn from our past otherwise we’re doomed to repeat it, which unfortunately more often than not seems to the case. Ugly history or not, as a “white man”:of then US, I am a benefactor of it and can think of many worse places to have been born. Interesting when you stop to think about how for many just the place you are born into the world, your environment, can dictate much of your life and shaping your experience and who you are.

Yes!! 🇬🇧 I feel like I’m British listening to this song!

8th grade....heck ya! Loved this song! Still love this band 40+ years later.

Slayer - Angel of Death, is the song about concentration camps.

I was in San Antonio in 2009 or so during Thanksgiving walking around downtown. There was a street festival going on and I heard a live band playing the Trooper. I walked over and it was sone 10-11 year old kids playing. Then they broke into Run To The Hills after that. I videoed most of it. Very cool to see people still discovering this music. I saw the original Iron Maiden open up for Judas Priest at Sam Houston Coliseum in 1980 on the British Steel Tour. Iron Maiden had just released the Killers album

When are we going to get some Mad Season. It's Layne singing with members of Pearl Jam.

Iron Maiden are a metal band from Great Britain (England) They usually do song related to historical battles or history in general. Really fantastic band.

One of the very few 'political' songs in the Maiden repertoire. Up The Irons \m/

I love Lex getting into it. This is how it was live with metal bands. Maiden Rocks

Lex is gonna love Queensryche, Helloween, Savatage, and bands like that.

seen them live in 1985 i was 15 and it was so amazing,we went back the next nite and bought scalper tickets,im 53 today,and still follow Maiden...

I love this band they just get better and better! I saw them here in Australia I think 1983 with Bruce on lead vocals, I think one of the orginal singers lives here in Australia.

I saw the Iron Maiden tour for Number of the Beast. Bruce’s voice was as good as the album.

The singer , Bruce Dickinson is a classicaly trained opera singer as wall as a commercial pilot who captains their 747 on tour. Also was a world champion in fencing.

Every once in awhile there are HEROs. Then there are the one in a million LEGENDS.....THEN...there is the bass...GOD...Steve Harris. There is no Iron Maiden without him.

Run To the Hills is always a good one live. Maiden crowds always sing along but this one really stands out when they hit the chorus. Tens of thousands of people belting out that chorus always gives me chills. The Rock n Rio video is a good one to check out.

...My intro to Iron Maiden when I was 15...been hooked ever since They are ( quite) British

Yet another iconic song from the best metal band in the world.

There from London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 the best heavy metal 🎸 band ever

the bass just rips into another frkn wrld

Brad, look up some LIVE CLIPS with Iron Maiden and you will most certainly "get it" 😊👍 The energy, positivity and sheer joy of these six (now old) English guys is definitely why they are one of the absolute largest rock bands of all time.

Thanks for the reaction! More Iron Maiden reaction videos please, they have a lot of great music with deep topics to cover! Up the IRONS!!

This song is fitting today. It is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The uncovering of the bodies of indigenous children buried at residential schools have been forefront in our news all year. The children were forced into these schools to try to assimilate them and they fell prey to horrific abuses by both the government and churches of the day. People on both sides of the political spectrum disagree about the best way to move forward. But anyone without some empathy for those children and the families they were ripped away from, doesn't have a heart.

I’m a Cree from Canada and my uncle use to say it was about the Cree getting pushed west.

I had this cassette tape back in the day great music.

Our tshirts were a badge of honor. You bought the shirt at the show. That's how everybody knew you were present. That was the only place you bought your shirt. And it said everything about you. The shirt described who we related to. Music... was... everything.

Iron Maiden are SAVAGE live Respect & Peace

I love that these two love Maiden. 🤘🏻🎸

Ahhhhhhhh this brings me back to 11th grade 1982, muscle cars, good looking guys, end of summer and EVERYONE was blasting IRON MAIDEN,RUSH,DIO,SCORPIONS,JUDAS PRIEST. GREAT TIME to be alive...........sighhhhhhhhh.........I sure do miss it.

One of the things you need to know about some of Iron Maidens music is it is history, just like Johnny Horton.

Your comment about Dio and Bruce Dickinson is quite intuitive. They were both wonderful singers with top notch skill sets