Hi all...I now know the opening sound was produced on the guitar. The fretboard tapping threw me off. Thanks for the clarifications...

"Paschendale" will always stand as one of the greatest Late Maiden tracks. Really smart and moving.

Doug is now officially a Maiden fan. Did historical research for a song. Recognizing the visuals in the music.

My great grandfather was at the 2nd Battle of Ypres fighting for the British army. It was the first mass use of poison gas by the German side. Paschendale is known as the 3rd Battle of Ypres. He received a shrapnel wound to the head. He was going to be left for dead by the medics. A fellow soldier convinced other medics that he was supposed to be taken. He had a metal plate inserted into his skull. He was a true metal head! He survived to have a whole brood of children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

There's a song from them called "The thin line between love and hate"... It is from the album brave new world... And I can tell it is a complete masterpiece... The melodic parts of that song are just beautiful!!!

This is what a reaction channel should be like. An actual reaction where you can learn something too.

Cruelty has a human heart Every man does play his part Terror of the men we kill The human heart is hungry still Some of the best Iron Maiden lyrics ever.

When Bruce sings "Blood is falling like the rain", that change always gives me chills. I loved this reaction :)

No synthetizer at the intro, its a tapping lick by Adrian Smith. By Bruces words, its represents the loneliness of the flare on the dark sky before raising hell.

I can see it now. Doug grows his hair really long. Begins banging his head uncontrollably. And has a sudden penchant for leather.

My Grandpa fought at Paschendale. He was also a coal miner, so he had a difficult life. Love the channel. Music brings us together.

I'm a Canadian, a life long admirer of Iron Maiden. I'm also a Veteran of the Canadian Army, an Afghanistan veteran. As a Canadian, I take this one personally. All I have to say is: Lest We Forget Je Me Souviens.

The drumming in that song is simply unreal. Nicko McBrain truly is a great, great drummer. He has his flaws, but his unconventional style is a huge part of Maiden's sound.

Try "To Tame A Land". One of Maidens underrated epics.

We know we turned Doug into a metal head when he only notices orchestral arrangement like six minutes into the song even though it's been there from the very beginning.

He said:’’ It s epic,how they do that ‘’. It was 20 years ago!!! UP THE IRONS!

adrian is tapping his guitar, it's not a keyboard😊

I do not give up. "The Sign Of The Cross" goosebumps included. : D Nice greetings from Germany.

Infinite Dreams, or the full Seventh Son album.

Probably my favourite by Iron Maiden. Especially the part that begins with "Cruelty has a human heart...", always gets me.

Pashendale is the most visual song I've ever heard. It is structured and performed in such way that I just from the song alone can practically see this unnamed soldier shivering in the trench under the cannon fire, getting ready for his last fight, running through no man's land and finally getting killed by a machine gun. This is so powerful and so epic that I always get a chills listening to this.

Fun fact that a lot of people seem to miss or forget, that quiet drum sequence in the beginning is morse code.

Helloween - Keeper of the seven keys. UP THE IRONS!

The thin line between love and hate that would be awesome

Next video reacting to Iron Maiden: Sign of The Cross!

Maiden Mondays! I love it. keep em coming, sir

Stargazer by Rainbow would another great track to listen to

One of their masterpieces, in my opinion. The best story-telling Metal band of this world sings about the cruelty, the darkness, the horror and the pains of war in Paschendale - and of war in general, of course. Very explicit, very deep, very true, very moving. It is a call of frustration and pain. I shed tears every time I listen to it. Thanks a lot, Doug Helvering, for presenting, analysing and honoring this song.

Great analysis of Pashcendale Doug. One of my favorites. :) Along the same lines of "War sucks!" is another Maiden underrated gem: Afraid to Shoot Strangers.

Iron Maiden - Infinite Dreams

It's interesting that you mention World War I poem, 'In Flanders Field'. When Maiden would perform this song live, Bruce would recite a few lines from 'Anthem For Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen.

To keep with the Maiden historic 9war theme: The longest day

Nicko tapping the high-hats represents the Morse Code telegraphs which were the main mode of communication in the day.

"They been moving at a chromatic 3rd relationship".. Me: "that's good right?"

I dont think i can thank you enough for Maiden Mondays ❤

If Iron Maiden ever do a live orchestral show, I'd love to see Doug involved in that.

Waiting for The Duellist, my favorite from the Powerslave album

There are literally songs from every Iron Maiden album that can be recommended to you.

The entire Dance of Death album is CRIMINALLY underrated. It is also the last studio album of Iron Maiden where Bruce still has his voice fully intact (without straining) and where the band could still write epic songs, but also short and heavy ones. It's my second favourite of the reunion albums, being only slightly behind Brave New World.

Honestly as a music enthusiast these reactions have helped me really understand what it is I really truly love about this band. When their songs end I have this very fulfilling feeling and sense of satisfaction that washes over me that I dont get with other bands. This band is very special.. Thank you.

Your videos are so much better than other "react" videos, I don't even want to call them reacts, because I think that almost is insulting. I just love to hear your thoughts about all these songs, because of you technical musical knowledge you really help to describe things about the songs from an angle that most people, me included, cannot easily do themselves. Again, super interesting, thanks for continuing to make these videos!

Very nice! I will recommend "THE NOMAD" for the next monday. Just the another masterpiece of Iron Maiden. I will say again Greetings from Croatiaa!!! (And Doug...#staymetal #uptheirons) 🤘🤘💖

The lyricism in this song is unreal. ‘Blood is falling like the rain’ that line always gives me chills

Heart wrenching song. This and 'The Longest Day' hit this veteran's heart. Thanks for the thoughtful breakdown, Doug.

Please!!! POWERSLAVE!! That solo Is one of my favorite. DOUG YOU ARE AWESOME. Greetings from México.

I think that with three guitars they can add so many progressions and different sounds at same time which makes their songs sound so good and complex.

The tapping on the high hats that you thought could represent time ticking away are actually meant to represent the tapping out of messages in Morse code.

the Swedish band Sabotan has a song about the Battle of Paschendale called "Price of a Mile" from their album "art of war"

The poem more associated with the song is Anthem for Doomed Youth by Wilfred Owen, another WWI poet. They play a recording of Bruce reading the poem to introduce the song at performances.

I'm sad it's not Infinite Dreams yet, but of course thrilled it's a Maiden Monday!

#$#$ yes, I was requesting and waiting for this one. As much as I love their earlier stuff I think this is Maiden's best song. There is a maturity in the songwriting where all the parts work seamlessly together. There is subtle orchestral stuff added to reinforce the song without overshadowing it. Bruce brings exactly what is needed in his vocal performance, extremely emotive. Glad the second Bruce harmony caught your ear, it's where the song peaks for me. As great as it sounds it was so wise to bring it in only at the end to bring it all to a climax. I'm happy with any Maiden from here on out, probably enough good songs to keep Maiden Mondays going for at least a year!

'For the Greater Good of God' from the album 'A Matter of Life and Death' would be a good one to review... Thanks for these Maiden monday videos!

I’ve always loved it when Bruce would harmonize the vocals in their songs.

I liked Iron Maiden when I was young because my cousin gave me the Live After Death CD. But Dance of Death was the first Maiden CD I bought for myself and this track in particular just blew me away. This and the title track, Dance of Death.

I was a bigtime Maiden fan in high school and into college, but kind of fell out of fandom around 1991. For about 20 years I just wasn't really aware of them. Then, I heard Paschendale and realized I was missing out on a LOT of awesome music that had happened. Paschendale was my gateway to a ton of great stuff I'd been missing in the intervening decades ... but it's still probably my favorite of what, for me, is "new" Maiden.

Another metal song about this same battle is called The Price Of A Mile from the Art Of War album by Sabaton. It's a bit shorter and doesn't take the same first-person perspective, but it does still capture the emotions around that battle and also gives some of the numbers on the battle of Passchendaele. "Six miles of ground has been won, half a million men are gone." Definitely add this one to the list for a future Daily Doug.

TO TAME A LAND next please, another epic

Finally, we did it guys, Paschandale is here Also the intro lick is quite simple but cool guitar tapping

You should really check out the live version of this. Brings this song to another level

So much to unpack here- @8:46- this grinding riff just feels WW1- the industrialized slaughter of humans on a massive scale. This song is so strange because it is easily one of their greatest yet it's on a CD that is kind of tame lyrics and instrument-wise. The song just grabs you by the throat and throws you against the wall. I have a picture of my Great Grandfather behind a .30 cal in WW1 and I am instantly transported to his time when I listen to this- it is a timeless tribute to the lost humanity of that era. I frequently get emotional listening to this song.

Cruelty has a human heart, every Doug must play his part...

Another great reaction. Adrian Smith the master tapping the opening music on GUITAR!!! 🙂👍

Love the way you conduct every piece and every passing of the music and explain the details! Love it! You are the best dear!

OMG!!! You're covering Paschendale! I got a glass of wine and a cigar for this one - one of my all time favorite 6-man Maiden songs... Maybe Starblind next?.. (while covering Adrian Smith songs)

The intro riff is neither a synthesizer nor a keyboard. The guitarist (Adrian Smith) is tapping on the fretboard.

Here we go! Can we have a Reencarnation of Benjamin Breeg? :D up the irons!

I was a maiden fan asa kid but the first time I heard this was with you. Thanks, its glorious, the vocals are majestic, the topic moving and music just perfect.

Love your reaction, you seem genuinely moved by this song. And I get it, it always makes me tear up as well! I think that is the greatest thing about this song, it really manages to make you feel a glimpse of the pain and desperation those poor men must have felt. I once went on a field trip to Passchendaele and Ypres when I was studying history. It's really baffling when you're walking through that area and you pay notice to all the graves/graveyards there. They're everywhere (varying in size). Gives me chills when I think back about it. It was an experience that I'll never forget.

Always a pleasure hearing the breakdown of these songs adding some understanding to how the music moves us.

Each new metal video you do, I see more and more of a metal fan emerging from you!! The insight of the chords symbolising "we're all in this together" was an education. This is not a reaction, it's an education, and you have my thanks!

Thanks for these dude, the best reactor on the net right now. Videos are very educational and insightful and maiden Mondays is a classic.

Thanks so much for this Doug, such an in depth analysis of an incredible song. I have no idea what you're talking about but it sounds great!

This song makes you feel as if you are actually there, you feel chills over your spine. It's so powerfull, a true masterpiece.

I would recommend Wasted Years from Somewhere in Time for this segment......

I’m so happy you reacted to this, one of my fave Maiden songs of all time. Utter classic and very emotionally driven

You really understand this on a level not many of us can. It’s quite impressive. This has been one of my favorite songs for years. Thanks for giving it its proper attaboiy

Clairvoyant! Clairvoyant! Clairvoyant! Oh, and also the rest of Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Best album ever made plus it's a concept album so you kinda have to listen to all of the songs to get the full picture.

My comment of every vídeo: Angra - The Shadow Hunter. A brazilian band that mixes prog metal with brazilian roots and other genres

Great video Doug. I am so glad you did Paschendale,it is an epic song. I am glad to see you experience the greatness of Maiden. Looking forward to the next Maiden song.

Hey Doug. Thank you for your awesome work. I don’t really know anything about music theory or even how to play an instrument, but I definitely am an Iron Maiden fan, and have listened to these songs many times. However, seeing someone else listening to them for the first time and enjoying them, especially of your educational background, is endlessly engaging and fun to see. Like you’ve said before, we can connect to each other through music, and even though I don’t know you, it’s nice to know we share at least one thing in common. Again, thank you for these ‘React’ videos you’re doing. Although I think calling them that is a bit facile, given how well you can pick up on what they’re doing just by ear and explain it so well. All the same though, keep up the excellent work and Happy 2022! 🙂

Iron Maiden suggestions: Afraid to Shoot Strangers, Nomad, Revelations, To Tame A Land. Try Uli Jon Roth(Scorpions) "Sails of Charon"! Phenomenal guitarist & also known for his classical stuff 👍

Love when Doug songs along with the key. I’d like to request one of Revelations or The Talisman which are interesting musically and lyrically. Thank you.

Really happy that I discovered your channel. Very interesting analysis!

This is one of if not the best reaction channel on YT I'm learning a lot and i am entertained at the same time =) Thank you Doug

I'm pretty sure that sound at the beginning is made with an electric guitar.

Iron Maiden's masterpiece of masterpieces. The power and emotion evoked in this song are unparalleled even amongst Maiden's extraordinary catalog.

Thank you for reacting to this song - I've been waiting for it! And I was not disappointed. It's one of my favourite Maiden songs and I was so happy to see how much you loved it! (p.s. I kinda wish you'd gone with the live version instead haha, but I guess I can't always get what I want :P)

Thank you Doug! For taking the time to make your videos!✌🙏❤

I like in Maiden a lot that they create those war theme epic songs without actually gloryfying war itself. They really can merry melodic, uptempo songs with tragedy without sounding silly like many metal bands. BTW: Paschendale has also orchestrated version somewhere in youtube which was originally released as a B-side of a single - they moved all those orchestral parts more to the front - nice to listen as well.

Please sir do Powerslave.Magnificent song written by Bruce.

I'm hooked on your videos, especially the Maiden ones! Awesome job!!

One of the most visually inspiring moments in rock history. "Rush of blood and over we go" (hawk cries) the tiny moment of time as they begin and then the ratta-tat-tat guitar-guns as they scramble forward from the foxholes into their death and the blues guitar of repeated agony. Brilliant work and nice analysis. Thank you.

I have been waiting for this all day long :) I would like for you to react to the following Maiden songs: To Tame A Land, Powerslave, Where The Wild Wind Blows, The Clansman, The Nomad. It's not a synthesizer by the way, it's really a guitar.

Recomendation: Keeper of the seven keys by Helloween :)

Thank you! I really do look forward each week to Maiden Monday. From the moving and epic lyrics - A chance to live again... No chance to live again - to the passionate music and shredding solos, to Doug’s comments, like, "Two Bruce’s!" Keep ‘em coming! Please! Powerslave?

Iron Maiden is one of the only bands that have so many rhythm changes in one piece of music... 😍👍 genghis khan 😍... album 2... (killers) and all other title ...

Yes! One of the better songs of "new" era Maiden. But hey, we are all waiting for "To Tame A Land" and "Prodigal Son". :)

One of their best songs, a true masterpiece.

Two parts make me love this song. The first verse when the singer comes in hard with "LAYIN LOW IN A BLOOD FILLED TRENCH" and the beastly riff after I think the second symbol break. Dananananaana nananana nana danananaa ananannanan nana Edit: oh yeah. The line "the sounds of guns can't hide their shame". Is a slapper.

Came for the reaction and insights, got a historical lesson. Do "The Man Who Would Be King" from the Final Frontier album, next please.