Iron Maiden tells stories. That's pretty much all there is to it. Want to hit English Lit next? Go for Rime of the Ancient Mariner!

The Battle Of Britain was a defining moment in history. Having previously overrun other countries, and pushed the British Expeditionary Forces out of France the Nazis lost the battle. Britain remained free. Hitler’s biggest military mistakes, for me, were believing his forces could beat the Russian winter and sinking US shipping. An act of war that pulled the US into the war against the Nazis. Britain was free and no longer alone. The extermination camps and working slaves to death would have continued if the US hadn’t joined the war and that was a consequence of the Battle of Britain. Aces High celebrates the beginning of the end of a terrible regime.

This is a banger from Maiden. If you dig their overall vibe, the harmony guitars, the galloping bass, the operatic vocals... then you got dozens of songs yet to enjoy. They do their own thing that nobody has been able to replicate.

This is the first song I ever heard from Iron Maiden back in 1986. Been a fan ever since. One of the most prolific and consistent bands ever. Nothing but respect for Iron Maiden.

You said you love history, so I think you will love Alexander the Great. Probably my favourite Iron Maiden song.

jaw dropping songs: Iron Maiden - Empire Of The Clouds Iron Maiden - Paschendale

Best band ever. Storyteller happy birthday Bruce

Love to see a rap guy getting interested in heavy metal and Iron Maiden. I do the same thing, I'm a metal fan but I listen to rap and many other stuff as well.

🤘MAIDEN🤘 "UP THE IRON's"

Still the best band in this world. You haven't even scratched the surface yet. "The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" has to be heard. But "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is also mandatory. "The Sign Of The Cross" I get goosebumps every time, even though I've heard it a thousand times. I could go on forever because there are tons of good songs by Maiden and the guys are still on stage. Nice greetings from Germany. :)

Rap fans that can appreciate other genres are always going to be Kings/Queens. Appreciate you

Every Maiden song is a history lesson.

They give you a history lesson with each song

You should react to iron maiden- hallowed be thy name live 1982

What a great song. Top 5 maiden song for me.

Iron Maiden are great storytellers, this is obviously about the World War II Battle Of Britain and the astonishing Royal Air Force pride "Spite Fire" and the brave women and men who faced The Nazis with great courage. N.B: Great reaction, since you're passionate about history, there's an Iron Maiden song called Alexander The Great that you can react on 🤘👍

After this song I'm tired,what a masterpiece!

And, so, they are still touring, and still rocking out !! Up The Irons 🤘 It's the best show I have ever seen - I saw them from early 80s - till right up to 09/19 -&- they are still amazing ! I've been to a lotta concerts, of all kinds of acts, and none NONE compare.

Hallowed Be The Name (Live) is a great showcase of Bruce's voice and the band's technical prowess. This is my favorite band!

Zac, you bring up something important that I've not heard in any reaction videos: Iron Maiden became metal legends _not_ out of greed. To me it looks more like they did it for the glory of being great, and their passion for making kickass music. Perhaps that motivation is a bit naive, but better that than being jaded. As for war... war isn't Human only. That behavior shows up in many social animals, which suggests that the tendency for war goes deep... deeper than even our own Humanity. Maybe it's biological. War is horrible, just like disease, famine, deadly disasters and so on, but war is a special kind of horrible because it's something we *do.* Biological or not, we need to take responsibility for our part in society, to help make it one that can resolve differences without war. But when war happens, the role changes and we do what we must to protect the interests and safety of our families, friends and neighbors.

"We shall never surrender" 🤘🏻Up the Irons🤘🏻

Thumbs up for reacting to my favorite Maiden song.

Checking in again a couple of years later, I remembered how good a reaction this was,and I wasn't wrong

Maiden provided the soundtrack for my teens years. That was such a great time to be young.

This is one of the most explosive Maiden songs: There goes the siren that warns of the air raid There comes the sound of the guns sending flak Out for the scramble, we've got to get airborne Got to get up for the coming attack Jump in the cockpit and start up the engines Remove all the wheel blocks, there's no time to waste Gathering speed as we head down the runway Got to get airborne before it's too late Running (running), scrambling (scrambling), flying (flying) Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving), going in again Running (running), scrambling (scrambling), flying (flying) Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving) Run Live to fly Fly to live Do or die Won't you run? Live to fly Fly to live Aces high Move in to fire at the mainstream of bombers Let off a sharp burst and then turn away Roll over, spin 'round to come in behind them Move to their blindsides and firing again Bandits at eight o'clock move in behind us Ten ME-109s out of the sun Ascending and turning our spitfires to face them Heading straight for them, I press down my guns Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving) Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving), going in again Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving) Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving) Run Live to fly Fly to live Do or die Won't you run? Live to fly Fly to live....

The music video is showing what was called the war of Britain during ww2. And the speech at the beginning of the song was a famous speech given by Winston Churchill to try and up the spirits of the British people I guess you could see.

If you haven't already, check out The Trooper and Paschendale. Both also inspired by military history.

I am glad you chose a video that included Churchhill's preworld war 2 speech, I'm not British, but all of the best versions of this song also include this.

Please react to Run to the Hills from Iron Maiden 😎

I subscribed after the first Maiden reaction and this video just showed up 2 weeks late. If you like history, they got a bunch of songs you’d be into like Empire of the Clouds and Alexander the Great. Paschendale is about a WWI battle, it’s an excellent song, but definitely a bummer. Thanks for the reaction

With what you were saying at the end about how mankind always has and always will fight itself, a great Iron Maiden song to listen to is Blood Brothers, it pretty much tackles that very aspect of humanity, the lyrics still hold meaning as much today as they did when the song was written 20 years ago. You should check out some of their live performances too, that is their arena, it’s where they thrive.

Hallowed be thy name.. Live Fear of the dark.. Live 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Bruce Dickenson, the lead singer is an accomplished fencer (sword) and a commercial airline pilot. The drummer has a degree in Engineering. They all play futbol (Soccer) Dave Murray is an accomplished Bowman (Bow and Arrows). Adrian Smith the othe lead guitar is into fishing and has a new book out about Metal and Fishing. Bruce is an author as well.

I'll drop by here for Iron Maiden anytime! Let the song "Where Eagles Dare" be next 🤘😊🍻

Thank you for reacting to more Maiden! They are a very talented, great and fun bunch of people. Consider reacting to live versions thry are wayyy cooler! 🌷

greatest metal band there ever was

Up the irons. Sir, welcome to the fandom.. Heard his voice at 14 sir. Been hooked fir 37 years. You are blown away as an adult by there performance. They are a non-stop assault on ur senses in the best possible way.

Best band in the planet 🤟🏻🤘🏼🤟🏻🤘🏼🤟🏻up the irons

Definitely check Rime of the Ancient Mariner. It is brilliant. Welcome to the Maiden family.

If only history was taught like this!! See what you think of Hallowed Be Thy Name if you want something deep. Respect to you from the heart from a metal head who loathes rap. Maiden are and have always been about nothing else but the music. You are someone who actually gets it! Even more respect dude!

You want to explore Iron Maiden, I'm coming along as a 30 year fan of the band. You speak eloquently. Good channel.

Great reaction man! Keep em coming! Greetings from Sweden.

Thanks for jumping on Iron Maiden. I like your pragmatic feedback and sense for details. You are about to experience great journey with exceptional singer (Bruce Dickinson is pilot of big commercial planes, running his own international business of cargo transport, brew own bier, used to represent GB as a swordsman and presents for large international corporates management lessons), the best bassquitar by Steve Harris, 3 best lead guitars and Nicko killing the drums...I recommend live songs (Rock in Rio 2001, Flight 666)

Iron maiden is one of the greatest rock bands to have ever existed IMO

Empire of the Clouds 18:00 of total Iron Maiden awesomeness.

Make some more videos man! You have a good vibe man.

Congrats on becoming one of the maiden family. Live is the only way to listen to maiden. Up the irons !!!

Dude - seriously - the lyrics to Two Minutes to Midnight reflect exactly what you just said - we advance technologically to make a better kind of bomb and find more ways to kill each other - if only we could concentrate such efforts for peace?. I enjoyed your reaction to one of my favorite bands!! Rock on in the brother/sisterhood of Maiden fans and Up the Irons \m/

Try Fear of the Dark, or The Trooper from this band, if you've not yet; I'll find out. I sometimes forget how much I liked this band (I had two of their early albums as kid-- listened to about 12 hours a day) Then, my uncle gave me an album: Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss. Which superseded it. Cheers.

I appreciate your keen observation regarding the exhibition of talent and how their confidence and passion wins you over. I haven't heard it put that way. Simple observation but deep....as an artist or any person who values creativity and performance, your first observation really is worth remembering the next time we all undertake our work....do it honestly and with passion!

Ahh if u like history listen to alexander the great, an epic story right there

This is the first time I've got to see you I subscribed and if you like Iron Maiden there's a million of them when you react always go live Iron Maiden is greatest live Act ever. So when you get a chance to check them out live if you like them before you will love them some songs he is fear of the dark, Hallowed be thy name, passchendaele, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the trooper. The list just goes on and on their fantastic I hope you like them as much as I do

They are one of the best groups live. They still play with as much energy and sound better, and the crowd is amazing at events with a few hundred k which they do often.

Wasn't one of the members of the band Grandfather a spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain and this was a tribute to him and the all pilots that saved England in WWII

Bro you need to do Iron Maiden Rime of the Ancient Mariner Flight 666 will take you on a journey

You have to hear Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. It is essential Iron Maiden and an epic song.

Just found your channel through your maiden reactions. You are in for an epic journey with maiden. Hope you enjoy the ride. I would highly suggest you do a live performance to get the full experience. As a fan of maiden from the start I suggest Fear of the dark. Live rock n rio. UP THE IRONS!!!! 🤘🤘

You should check out Rime of the Ancient Mariner live in Rio. It is amazing!

Aces HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH!

Nobody has more fun at an Iron Maiden concert than Bruce Dickinson.

Try also The trooper of Iron Maiden

I saw them in Ozzfest 2005 San Bernardino California it was AWESOME 🤘😎🤘

glad you liked it. They are a great band in concert

I noticed that your video is crediting Churchill's speech. I want you to know that if you have a copyright claim because of that said speech, then you should appeal it. I had the same problem with the same speech on my channel and it's apparently public domain.

flight of the icarus dude :D

I'd recommend back in the village next followed by Powerslave...

Very deep reaction 👍

Nice review! Subbed. Can't wait to listen to more.

One of the best ever

Bruce Dickinson is a legendary singer....but Steve Harris is THE bass GOD.

Oh, and new sub great reaction, so far more on maiden never hurts hallowed, be thy name, you will be impressed live.🤘

The Battle of Britain…they always tell a story

WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER!!!

More Zeppelin but you will figure it out keep up the good work

Hermoso heavy metal!!! Gloria al metal!!!!

RAM JAM - "Black Betty" you will see fun in someone's front yard . Must see.

Those guys don't know what Iron Maiden is about , is about time they know!!!

This song is about Britain’s RAF defending Britain during the German Blitz in WWII

Bro, I know this is two years later, but... You can't listen to Maiden for the first time WITHOUT reading along the lyrics. The lyrics are FUNDAMEMTAL to getting the song. For example... the fact that this whole song is about the aerial dogfights between Brits and Nazis in WW2., and in particular, the heroism required to take to one of those WW2 "rattlers" (primitive planes) in a moment's notice, and taking to the skies, engaging an armed German plane to the death, involving all manner of acrobatics ..seemed to be lost on you.. The heroism is just truly touching, and as a young man in particular, it really speaks to you. It's a shame... you really can't appreciate the piece without at least that fore knowledge. I hope you revisit it, thus armed. It took me TOO long to discover how great Maiden truly is...I ignored them entirely growing up - judging them by the their art. I was wrong,and I missed out on sooo mamy years of the greatest hard rock/metal ever.

Cool look man 🍺 I miss my hair lol

My fav Maiden song

The trooper or rhyme of the ancient mariner at their best

Whenever you react to Iron Maiden, you have to do live, they are the greatest live band of all time logo bar none. You got to check out hallowed, be thy name, live or rime of the ancient Mariner live the trooper. The clansmen it's about freedom 🤘🤘🤘

Fear of the dark at “Rock in Rio” is to my mind Maiden at their best!

Unprovoked? Shame on us fans letting potential brothers fall through the cracks! My apologies friend, we can't have you wandering about unescorted. Although it looks like you've made pretty damn good selections all on your own. Great job! Maybe check out number of the beast, or run to the hills. My favorites (twilight zone, phantom of the opera) come off of the first album, killers. Anyway, welcome to the fandom. I like the way you gravitate toward true music for music sake, as an expression of emotion as opposed to a means of gathering revenue. If your up for other fandoms my current Favorite is Devin Townsend. He's unbelievably talented, generous, and his integrity is worthy of applause.

Check this out from Flight 666, amazing crowd

Please do Run To The Hills. My favorite Iron Maiden song🤘🏼😎

Nice. Do some live stuff next bro🤘

I love this song! I agree with you about WW2 that's my favorite war to talk about

RIP those who lost their lives during the BoB

The 🤘🤘🤘🤘GOAT 🤘🤘🤘🤘

good job young jedi....................

If you want a hit in the feels, try Fear of the dark.

This wasn't much of a reaction though. Just quietly listening to an amazing song, a true classic from Iron Maiden. Respect, bro!

I think the song Alexander the Great is the best one that they did in my personal pick. You should do a Reaction video of it.

One thing about Metal musicians... it is kind of like any great athlete. You don't go watch Michael Jordan for example and expect him to play like the average person. We tend to expect the same from metal musicians. Iron Maiden is a good showing for this. So is Metallica if you watch them live. Megadeth - Holy Wars is another exhibition and then if you go down the Progressive Metal route you might melt your brain at the technical prowess of some of that stuff though Maiden in many ways is Progressive Metal themselves though they road in on what was known as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal which was one of the things that inspired Metallica.

This song is all about the Battle Of Britain air war with Germany.

Pachendale or the Longest Day by Iron Maiden great story telling

I think black dog remastered by led zepelin is perfect for your style

You should react to every song of the Rock in Rio concert in 2001/2002 🤣. Seriously though, I saw maiden live many times and always come home completely satisfied happy , they are amazing every time, but that one on Rio to me is one their best performances. Some songs from that concert in case you are interested : Brave New World The Clansman Sign of the Cross Fear of the Dark Hallowed be thy name Number of the beast The Evil that Man Do And so on. Enjoy your metal journey and check out Helloween, they are great too.