"What an incredible frontman Bruce was, back in the day." Doug...dude...once the pandemic is over, you've got to go see them. Bruce has aged, but he's still the best frontperson/vocalist in music. There's no contest.

Yeah, a full 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' listening would be great!!

Give “Caught Somewhere in Time” a try, from the Somewhere in Time album. Very intriguing harmonies with a few modulations, specially during the solos! Thanks for all your Maiden reactions, I never miss them!

Bruce Dickinson is still an amazing frontman. Today he still performs like back then

The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner and Afraid To Shoot Strangers are both great Maiden tunes!

I’ve always really enjoyed this song, largely because it has such an interesting feel. I never appreciated how it’s really because of the keys being so different from “standard” Iron Maiden. Thanks for the fun start to the week.

The joy in your face when you found it wasn't in Em! 😂 🤣 😂

I was at that gig 😀. Apart from the bands, I’ll never forget how enormous the PA system was. According to Wiki: « The 1990 edition of the Guinness World Records contained the following entry: Largest PA system: On Aug 20th 1988 at the Castle Donington "Monsters of Rock" Festival a total of 360 Turbosound cabinets offering a potential 523kW of programme power, formed the largest front-of-house PA. The average Sound Pressure Level at the mixing tower was 118dB, peaking at a maximum of 124 dB during Iron Maiden's set. It took five days to set up the system. »

Yes! Please do the whole album! It's a transcendent experience.

i always really enjoy these reviews but i love hearing how easily doug just plays along and picks everything up! An amazing talent/knowledge to have :) it makes these videos so much better to watch!

I appreciate Maiden Mondays so much 🥰 Starblind would be my next sugfestion.

Powerslave (song) Studio version should be a great shot for next monday...

Great song, you should do the whole album seventh son of a seventh son, also powerslave next the studio version !!🤘

This has always been my favorite Maiden album and song from that album. As Doug said, it's jam packed with everything Maiden is. There is a build up, melody, power, speed, incredible vocals, and storytelling all within 4 minutes.

Aces High is a top 5 maiden song and the greatest live show opener ever. Make sure to include Churchill

Thanks for this review. How do you feel about co-operating with "The Charismatic Voice" on a review? She (Elizabeth Zharoff) is an accomplished Opera Singer with a large following on KZfaq. I am curious to hear both your perspectives, from a singer's and composer's point of view. I am hoping for some fascinating discussion and insight.

I was at Donnigton in '88.... It was such a huge crowd, scarily so when you're stuck in the middle and it becomes a wave of jumping... Lol One of the best concerts of my life! Up the Maiden🤘🤘

My first Maiden concert at age 17 - I was there amongst more than 100,000 people at Donington 88. Amazing concert - one of my favourite Maiden tracks too! Keep em coming Doug

Please do Starblind from Iron Maiden

That was the first time I ever saw them live. Formative experience for me as a sixteen year old.

There's a time to live and a time to die When it's time to meet Jamaica!

Great reaction video to a fantastic song. I enjoy playing it on my guitar to this day. Me and my best buddy were at that Monsters of Rock festival at Donington, England in 1988. It was super crazy and lots of fun but marred by the tragic death of about 2 people when some stage scaffolding collapsed at the front. The was over 100,000 in attendance and at times it was chaotic and somewhat dangerous looking back; lots of crowd crushes and surging forward towards the stage. I hope these festivals are safer nowadays.

Lots of internet rumours that a new Iron Maiden album will release 15th July! Hope you will react to an epic from the new album on the 19th.

Happy to say I was in that crowd in 1988. What a concert, what a song. 107,000 people and two never made it home. RIP.

I was there in '88, Castle Donington - Monsters of Rock, what an awesome day that was!!!!! Up The Irons 🤘🏼

I love this song ❤️ and with you at the piano, playing these notes, we have even more the exact notion of how cool it is, timeless, and very well done this song, this passion, this legend called Iron Maiden 👏😉

Bruce is in that S-tier Frontmen class right up there with Freddie Mercury and a few others. Stage command is out of this World.

Thanks for the reaction and keeping Maiden on Mondays, it helps a lot to get the week started! Plenty of songs to choose from but I suggest The Nomad, Blood Brothers, Plantom of the Opera, The Clansman, The Red and the Black, etc).

I was there in 88 - what a day all the bands other than kiss where exceptional

One of my top 10 Maiden tracks reacted to by the best reactor(?) out there on my birthday! Sweet!! Nice one Doug!!! Clairvoyant is an absolute monster of a track, absolutely awesome!!! Thanks for doing this!!

Dude. Seventh Son, when listened from start to finish, is a mind blowing experience.

"The Evil That Men Do"off this album is my personal favourite.., And I think it'll be yours too!

Loved this. But ahhh another Maiden Monday and another time I'm gonna request Isle of Avalon. Or Starblind. Or the Talisman. Basically anything from the second half of The Final Frontier!! You'd love them Doug!

One of their underrated classics. Awesome tune

Really great song from a really great album! Afraid To Shoot Strangers and When The Wild Wind Blows would be stellar stuff fror this channel as well!

I was in that field aged 14 what a day. And great show Doug

Thanks again, Doug. Keep up the great work. An entire 7th Son listen would be awesome! Up the Irons!

I've not seen anyone else recommend it so I'm going suggest Isle of Avalon. That song goes places.

- Seventh Son Of a Seventh Son ✅ - The Prophecy ✅ - Infinite Dreams ✅ - The Clairvoyant ✅ I think it's time for either "Can I Play With Madness" or "The Evil That Man Do". Or, if you want to check another classic D Major Maiden song, "The Number Of The Beast" is the one to go. 🙂

1988 I was 10 years old and one of my brothers borrowed the Seventh son of a Seventh son album. I was mesmerised by the artwork and the music just blew me away. I've been a Maiden fan ever since. I've been lucky to see them live quite a few times. That's one thing you must do. They are amazing live. Just the best

Check out 'The Thin Line Between Love and Hate' for a very under-rated and under-appreciated epic Maiden Song!

Great choice! One of all time favourite Maiden songs!!

The Clairvoyant have been one of my top Iron Maiden songs since the day I heard it, literally the day after Seventh Sonf Of A Seventh Son was released in 1988. I was in my eighth grade band class and our teacher was out so we basically had a free period because the substitute wasn’t a musician. It was also the last period of the school day. My friend Jerry had just got it the day before and of course he commandeered the stereo, popped in the cassette and boom… mind blown. I was already an Iron Maiden fan by then. It was just that experience was so memorable and I adore the album to this day. A Seventh Son listening party sounds like a great idea! Thank you Doug. Love the Maiden Mondays.

Professor you' ve definitely created a whole fan base by now! Awesome video! Few ideas as mentioned by some other guys below as well, Afraid to Shoot strangers, Heaven Can Wait, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner !

Another great video I look forward to Monday, great playing again too. A full alum listen would be fantastic for yourself and all of us.

this is the song that got me into maiden. my favorite band of all time. thank you cousin greg

Please do The Red and The Black. TIA.

One of my favorite Maiden songs, and definitely my favorite from the Seventh Son album. I feel like it’s their most atmospheric song. I love the guitar line behind his vocals when the verse starts.

man, this is my favorite Iron Maiden song, its what got me interested in playing guitar at first. Thanks for the review, Doug!

YES YES YES! Seventh Son party and we all drink Trooper Ale. I'm in! Great job again Doug!

the maiden england recording was a powerful concert. back in 1990 when i got it on VHS it single handedly made me want to play bass guitar. at the time as a kid i knew i wanted to play an instrument but i didnt know wich i wanted to play. seeing harris doing his thing up there sealed the deal for me. wasn't able to get a bass guitar till 93 though , after our house burned down. december of 93 mother got us a big christmas to make up for us losing every thing in the fire.

Always thought this one was quite unique. Major riff, interesting rythym and proggression. The testament to how good they sound however they want

I love the piano sound over the music, mesmerizing.

The Clairvoyant whispers that in the future you will react to Flash of the Blade.

Yes full 7th son would be amazing. Moonchild is where it starts. Then you understand why the clairvoyant, the prophecy , infinite dreams, and then the 7th son come in to play. Its conceptual from start to finish. DO IT DOUG.!!

The Red and The Black (studio version) is great

Maiden Monday is clearly your biggest day!!! #UpTheIrons. Also it looks like Iron Maiden have a viral campaign for a new album. July 15th we will find out. I hope you can do their new material when they release it. #WOTW Writing On the Wall

What a string of well sung lyrics this track has. Great momentum and pace. Bruce really kicks it into gear.

I was at that gig, and it was mind blowing (for good reasons and bad). Maiden were simply amazing.

"The Clairvoyant" Feel the sweat break on my brow Is it me or is it shadows that are dancing on the walls? Is this a dream or is it now? Is this a vision or normality I see before my eyes? I wonder why, I wonder how That it seems that the power's getting stronger every day I feel a strength an inner fire But I'm scared I won't be able to control it anymore There's a time to live and a time to die When it's time to meet the maker There's a time to live, but isn't it strange That as soon as you're born you're dying There's a time to live and a time to die When it's time to meet the maker There's a time to live, but isn't it strange That as soon as you're born you're dying Just by looking through your eyes He could see the future penetrating right in through your mind See the truth and see your lies But for all his power couldn't foresee his own demise There's a time to live and a time to die When it's time to meet the maker There's a time to live, but isn't it strange That as soon as you're born you're dying There's a time to live and a time to die When it's time to meet the maker There's a time to live, but isn't it strange That as soon as you're born you're dying ...and be reborn again?

Been a favorite of mine since hearing it in 88. Keep up the good work and Up the Irons🤘

Iron Maiden playing Paschendale live in Dortmund during the Death on the Road tour is a must.

I love reactions like this so much more than people just going OH WOOOOW. An actual expert playing along, knowing the chords. Great job my dude!

Check out some of Bruce’s solo works good sir… I’d recommend Chemical Wedding from the album Chemical Wedding… great vid by the way… keep em coming

The Talisman, when the Wild Wind Blows, Book of Souls Where Eagles Dare

Doug, Dream Theater is asking if you have forgot about them???

This song is one of my favorites! I hope you react to the entire Seventh Son album! it's great! It's amazing how good Iron Maiden songs sound on piano! I'm sorta obsessed with finding covers with just piano!

And Bruce D. is a super accomplished pilot and has flown the band around the world in their 747!

"Play along" is what hooked me to the channel!

Thank you Doug, this is one of my favorites.

This is one of the best Iron Maiden songs , melodic and powerful...

DOUG! You need to do some more play along. Loved that little piano solo.

Thank you, personally my favorite maiden song. I've seen them 18 times at this point

I TOLD YOU!!! I TOLD YOU!!!! D Major intro... great key changes... great guitar solo... I told you that you would like it!! Thank you for finally listening to it.

I really enjoyed that Dave...you have some great ideas for the future.....thank you!

I am still in awe of how you are always spot on detecting the scales in 1 single listen. Genius!

THANK YOU Doug !! My favorite 3-piece by Maiden, by far: SSoaSS + The Prophecy + The Clairvoyant I have listened to these three 3 songs over and over in car, in the house... everywhere.

I really want Doug to cover the entire album on piano.

Bruce is every bit as incredible today as he was back in the day.

Really like when He easily laying chords, that fits song perfectly! Awesome :)

I just love these Maiden Mondays. Keep them coming 👍

Doug...you MUST go see them once the Pandemic is over. I have been to 4 Maiden concerts since 1984...last one was just before the Pandemic and let me tell you...BRUCE is still the best frontman I have ever seen. And the Maiden fans are the most chill out of all the Metal bands. We are of all ages (me being 51), my dad (being 70), my sister (36), and my two nephews (14, 11)...and audience is there just to hear the music. Very chill and totally into the music.

Seventh Son was, IMO, and still is Maiden's best album. From A to Z. It has that special feeling and not a single weak song. Keep the Maiden Monday, Doug. It makes my Mondays happier for sure. A suggestion if I may. Finnish band Wintersun. The song is Time, live rehearsal from Sonicpump studio. You will be blown away. I guarantee you. It is jampacked with musical goodies 😊🤘

Best thing about Monday’s, you rock Doug 🤘🏼

I was actually at Donington for this gig,amazing performance, largest ever crowd at Donington 107,000 people

When the Wild Wind blows!! You'll love it Doug

You make monday the best day of the week dude… Don’t let that pass you by. Maiden Monday. We also need Theater Tuesday, so our complete crappy week will be fixed by you, one day at a time!😃

Keep enjoying Maiden, and we’re all in it together.

Therion's "Via Nocturna". Im sure it will catch your attention as classical composer.

Iron Maiden just released a new song, hope you can hear it soon. Love your comments and analysis of the band.

The whole album is amazing. Doug, you really should consider making piano covers of Maiden songs for your YT channel.

This song is just... just... FANTASTIC. Top ten Maiden songs ever. Seems like you're enjoying the "Seventh" album the most out of the lot. Now, where to go from here. Still think you should pay "Prodigal Son" (1981) a listen. An early song and a very different Maiden song.

I absolutely adore this song. Probably in my top ten Maiden tracks. Just a blast to listen to. A full Seventh Son listen seems a bit redundant, you've already listened to half the album. As it's clear you really like this album you should check out more from Somewhere In Time. It's the most similar in feel to Seventh Son, IMO, which makes sense since it's the one they made right before Seventh Son. My favorite is Powerslave, but then Seventh Son and Somewhere In Time are my second and third faves.

Loved that! Thank you for that reaction! 👍

Moonchild is a great listen. One of my favorites.

The Red and the Black from 'The Book of Souls' -Epic!

Casually listening to a song for the first time, and playing the solo and the chorus on piano in a very relaxed way. Very impressive, Doug! Thanks for the song, one of the many excellent iron maiden songs!

cool reaction, 7th son really deserves a full coverage!

This isn’t a live performance, it’s the album version playing over live footage. Not sure why as the actual live performance to go with this footage is available and it’s really good. They even added the crowd noise over the top too. Weird, but I’d know the album version anywhere.

Such a great song. One of their best, and it sounds great on the piano too Doug!