Non-Metalhead Listens to HALLOWED BE THY NAME by Iron Maiden and Blindly Reviews it

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Non-Metalhead Listens to HALLOWED BE THY NAME by Iron Maiden and Blindly Reviews it - REACTION

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"Hallowed Be Thy Name" is the final track on Iron Maiden's 1982 album The Number of the Beast. The song was written by bassist Steve Harris and has been acclaimed as one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time and is also considered one of the band's signature songs. "Hallowed Be Thy Name" has remained in almost all of the band's set-lists since the album's recording, the only exceptions being the Maiden England World Tour 2012-14, and the second leg of the Book of Souls World Tour in 2017. Allmusic describes it as "perhaps the most celebrated of the band's extended epics; it's the tale of a prisoner about to be hanged, featuring some of Harris' most philosophical lyrics." Several band-members have since stated that it is one of their favourite tracks, with Bruce Dickinson describing it as "fantastic" and that performing it live is like "narrating a movie to the audience.
The Number of the Beast is the third studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released on 22 March 1982 in the United Kingdom by EMI Records and in the United States by Harvest and Capitol Records. The album was their first to feature vocalist Bruce Dickinson and their last with drummer Clive Burr.
The Number of the Beast was met with critical and commercial success, and became the band's first album to top the UK Albums Chart and reach the top 40 of the US Billboard 200. The album produced the singles "Run to the Hills" and "The Number of the Beast", the former of which became the band's first top-ten UK single. The album was also controversial, particularly in the United States, due to the religious references in its artwork and the title track's lyrics. Since the release of The Number of the Beast, "The Beast" has become an alternate name for Iron Maiden and was later used in the titles of some of their compilations and live releases, including Best of the Beast and Visions of the Beast.
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@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Anything I really need to hear? Personalized song & album reviews!👇🏼 ko-fi.com/musickingdom/commissions Agree or disagree? More metal recommendations? Share your thoughts!

@longhairkev1 Жыл бұрын

Rainbow - Stargazer

@jonrutherford2966 Жыл бұрын

Dance of Death- Iron maiden is a very good one that doesn't seem to get the acknowledgement it deserves

@Randy_Bentwick Жыл бұрын

This is a good example of Maiden, but I would dispute the claim that it is the very best of their output. Whlist it is up there with their best, I prefer 'Run to the Hills', 'Inavders', 'Revelations' and some others over this one.

@Ephesians6.11 Жыл бұрын

@@jonrutherford2966 thank you thank you thank you! That is what I recommended I second this guy to the moon and back...if you liked hallowed you'll love dance of Death!

@Ephesians6.11 Жыл бұрын

@@Randy_Bentwick I have to agree for me Somewhere in time is there where it started to just establish what maiden really really was to (ME) growing up. Like that album alone with the lyrics and story's on that album are amazing! Stranger in a strange land, though not crazy in it's elements the songs structure with the lyrics of the Iceman being thawed is phenomenal! And wasted years is in my top 10 Maiden songs so I'm kinda biased.

@is-hn8ot Жыл бұрын

Rime of the ancient mariner of iron maiden is compositionally a lot more complex I’d say - definitely worth a listen, although I believe a lot irons maidens work is generally in e minor

@DenverStarkey Жыл бұрын

a lot is in e minor , and there's also a lot in a minor as well. but they do have a healthy sprinkling of other keys over their discoreography.

@Raazorred1 Жыл бұрын

RotAM... LIVE!!! Check out the 666 version in NJ

@mortluby1359 Жыл бұрын

@@Raazorred1 My choice exactly. RotAM 666 live version takes it to another level.

@DogmeatDied989 Жыл бұрын

Live After Death version is my favorite

@zella417bcarter9 Жыл бұрын

@@mortluby1359 Yes Very true. I always go for the live versions on KZfaq and Bruce Dickinson's voice is still good

@joeybossolo7 Жыл бұрын

You absolutely NEED to review the live version of this song. They play it uptempo and still nail the transitions perfectly! By the way, a few years ago the Iron Maiden Fan Club asked their membership if they had to choose ONE song to introduce someone to the band, the song that epitomizes what the band is all about, what song would that be? You guessed it, this song won. By a landslide. That says it all right there!

@matthewfletcher2894 Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%. You will be doing yourself a disservice by NOT seeing this live. You will not believe the amount of talent and energy these guys put into their performances. Enjoy!

@Raazorred1 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. As with most IM songs LOL

@nikkihayes5411 Жыл бұрын

Plus an extra guitarist🎸🎸🎸😈👍

@OrlandoMarrero Жыл бұрын

Song: The rhyme of the ancient mariner ( inspired by the poem of Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Do the live version 1985

@jdavila6 Жыл бұрын

True...they sound better live and their performance it is amazing...love them

@desrever1138 Жыл бұрын

Maiden's lyrics are always so top notch. Poetry, history, and/or philosophy are the usually what I expect in a song from Iron Maiden

@darkelfling65 Жыл бұрын

It is because Steve Harris is a bookworm and nerd. The biggest blemish is To Tame a Land - they could not get Frank Herbert's permission to name it after the book that inspired the song - Dune.

@SaganTheKhajiit Жыл бұрын

All with incredible delivery and just such good diction. Every word can be heard so clearly.

@Xorgrim Жыл бұрын

My impression of why it is considered one of the best metal songs or even the best metal song ever is, that basically no metal-head dislikes this song. For one reason or the other, almost all metal fans can agree that they like or even love it - across sub-genres and generations. For some, it's the lyrics, for some it's Bruce Dickinson's voice, for some it's the harmonizing guitars, for some it's the storytelling that is not only reflected in the lyrics but also in the instrumental section (The turmoil of the soul, while the caracter struggles with his faith and fate.), for some it's how fantastic their experience has been, to enjoy it live. (As you mentioned, the execution is on-point. Therefore, the song dos not suffer live. To the contrary, the members put on a real show, so many consider their live performances even better than thier studio recordings). While the last point is true for all Iron Maiden songs, it is especially poignant for some more so than for others. And Hallowed be Thy Name is one of those that particularly stick out live.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Very well said!

@Raazorred1 Жыл бұрын

I had a friend who disliked this song and every other Maiden song. He didn't care for Bruce's vocals. He liked... omg.... RATT! "Had" a friend 🤣🤣

@Rassilon42Omega Жыл бұрын

Exactly the point I was going to make

@Growlizing Жыл бұрын

I am not a huge fan of Iron Maiden specifically, but I really like the harmonizing guitars. Their lyrics are pretty good too. So yeah, just posting to confirm your theory!

@GlauberLCR Жыл бұрын

@@Raazorred1 you should've told him that ain't nothing but a good time listening to Iron Maiden

@patrickc7627 Жыл бұрын

we started listening to Maiden when we were teenagers and the band was young, the cover art and name of the band made people dismiss them out of hand. we knew they were something worth getting into, and 40+ years later we see how right we were, great band with great music. nice choice!

@kenbongaards554 Жыл бұрын

I to share the same sentiments and it was this song that i knew then that i had to follow this band.

@JawsVader1970 Жыл бұрын

Same since 82 I started with killers and than Dickenson joined I was almost at the beginning iron maiden self titled came out ,I do disagree with this guy alot but music is opinion but this songs 41 years old and sounds like it was made yesterday it deserves a solid 9 and I look at production as what the band had to do with what money they had at the time so I give production a 9 but maybe he was born with a Silverstone but maiden grew up poor and challenge life for music all or nothing like metallica and other musicians imagine killers did not make them rich for production anyhow up the Irons

@loridontchaknow Жыл бұрын

I started with Killers and Di'Anno as well. Took me a minute to get into Dickinson's vocals but it didn't take long before I was on board. From the time I was little I loved all kinds of story-telling songs (from Lightfoot to Rainbow and Uriah Heep) and Maiden made my world a lot bigger musically. Iron Maiden will always be part of me. I even tattoo'd the symbol onto my ankle at 16. I had to count out the years when he said 40 years old.... wow. Maiden is aging a lot better than I am. LOL

@JawsVader1970 Жыл бұрын

@@loridontchaknow I hear ya but doubt it ,but I still like Dianno's stuff equally just had a motorhead vibe to it and yes blue oyster cult as well now really all I see that can stand the test of time is maiden and thier little brother Metallica the best 2 of the newer old hahaha

@nasserbukhari9513 Жыл бұрын

Who is we

@DarthBobo68 Жыл бұрын

There are what many consider the 4 big voices of metal music in the 80's. Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Geoff Tate of Queensrÿche and Ronnie James Dio of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and DIO. You need to cover all of them for multiple songs. My favorite song for reactions is The live in Tokyo version of Queensrÿche's Take Hold of the Flame.

@robbibb2615 Жыл бұрын

56 year old man. Been a Maiden fan since high school. Took my 2 adult daughters to see them last year. Neither one knew much about Iron Maiden, but they were in awe at the musicianship, showmanship, and theatrics of these "old guys." On their feet and banging heads the whole show. Maiden is still the best.🤘🤘

@6li8storm40 Жыл бұрын

I took all my kids (aged 10-26 at the time) to Legacy of the Beast. When we were leaving, I commented to my husband that Bruce was starting to slow down a bit. My middle kids (14 & 16) simultaneously said, “*That’s* slowing down?!” in absolute shock.

@UncleRiotous Жыл бұрын

Taking both my boys this summer and it's going to be quite an emotional experience. Both of them are older than I was for jy first Maiden gig.

@alisonwarren2233 Жыл бұрын

Talking about the solo, both the guitars actually solo on all of their tracks. The seamless hand offs between them is pure poetry, even now at the age of 60+ they can still nail it on both recorded and live. To really appreciate Iron Maiden you need to watch tracks from their concerts. Bit of trivia to add, Bruce Dickenson was a world class fencer and turned down the chance to fight at the olympics to instead complete their world tour they were on at the time.

@ultrahdnoobz7256 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Could you include a live version of the Maiden song in your song review? It would be the perfect review if you consider the live aspect of Iron Maiden songs too. The quality of this band's live performances is amazing and along with the crowd participation some songs are truly magical.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Noted!

@darkelfling65 Жыл бұрын

@@TheMusicKingdom If you really want to be amazed by crowd reaction, their live version of Fear of the Dark has the audience singing along, not to the words or lyrics, but to the instrumental part.

@jeremyt7722 Жыл бұрын

"Life down here is just a strange illusion" Chills everytime, especially the way he draws it out live.

@jamesredman1263 Жыл бұрын

First time on this channel. I was prepared to be bored during the breakdown portion. I wasn't. You were clear, concise, specific, yet with feeling for the song and the elements that went into it. My respect. Subbed.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated!

@matiasdimter619 Жыл бұрын

I was the 1.000 like! Is there a prize? Great reaction man, Iron Maiden always top tier.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

My first ever video with 1,000 likes… thank you, Matias. I’ll pin it. Rock on.

@mikenastasi8927 Жыл бұрын

@@TheMusicKingdom You have to watch the live version.

@satanihelvetet Жыл бұрын

@@mikenastasi8927 Yes, the one from 1982.

@liammerrick6399 Жыл бұрын

In my veins. I can't get enough of this band. Even decades later I keep rediscovering songs and listening to them differently that I used to. They have literally dozens and dozens of absolute bangers. Their first 7 albums are special. The way you listen to music I think you will enjoy the seventh of those seven albums aptly named Seventh son of a seventh son. Infinite dreams is beautiful and is my current obsession along with the evil that men do. Title track is wicked too. I love Bruce but it's the music for me. When they get going and it all blends so incredibly it makes me emotional. Crazy feeling

@ryangossett8211 Жыл бұрын

I discovered Maiden through Seventh Son and to this day Infinite Dreams is still my favorite song of theirs (if I had to choose!)

@chrislewis7 Жыл бұрын

This song is regarded as great because it is so good live. The repoetition and breaks in the vocals allow Bruce to interact with the crowd and this lifts the song to am all new level.

@bryanmack5410 Жыл бұрын

My first Maiden album. And literally the album. I was 13, so that was 37 years ago. I have no tattoos. But if I had to get one today, I’d cover my back with any of their album covers (except Dance of Death, which we can all agree is not tattoo-worthy).

@martinklaus2203 Жыл бұрын

If you haven't heard any Nightwish songs before, and would like to go down the ribbit hole of symphonic metal, check out and review their 2013 Wacken live concert. Start in the order of their set list. Floor Jansen's vocals will make your jaw drop. The song writing by Tuomas is unmatched anywhere in any genre. Be prepared to grow your subscriber list exponentially if you do, because the Nightwish Army will come out in force and make their presence known.

@darrenaurisch2707 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!.. I love most metal ( Black Sabbath fan from way back)l...and seeing Nightwish do "A Ghosts love score" not only blow mind on how Flawless in her Powerful Operatic and belt ability in singing , the bands on point and composition to back her is something to see to get the full appreciation of how good they are!

@martinklaus2203 Жыл бұрын

@@darrenaurisch2707 everyone reacts to Ghost Love Score but I don’t think that’s a good choice for a first listen. I think you need to build up to Ghost Love Score after listening to other songs of theirs first. Nightwish would never open a concert with Ghost Love Score, that’s why I suggested watching the Wacken 2013 concert in order of their set list.

@jonhendrickson1382 Жыл бұрын

@@martinklaus2203 Yeah- I kinda wish "Storytime" was the common starting point from that concert. Or "Romanticide". My personal opinion, of course.

@hammerhiem75 Жыл бұрын

@@martinklaus2203 I dunno Starting with GLS then moving on to the other greats from Wacken and London (Storytime/Romanticide/Song of myself/Shudder before the beautiful/7 Days/ While you lips are still red before hitting Greatest Show and finally Poet and teh pendulum seems about right. Poet is Nightwish's Masterpiece.

@martinklaus2203 Жыл бұрын

@@hammerhiem75 just about everyone starts with GLS. I think it’s a little bit long to cut your teeth on Nightwish. I actually know some people who have listened to it first, and didn’t like it….yes I know….strange people indeed. That’s why I think starting with the set list in order is best. Just my opinion.

@darthstigater6642 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Iron Maiden song is "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner". "Powerslave" is also very good imo. For other metal bands, if you get the chance to check out "Epilogue" by Fleshgod Apocalypse, do so 8)

@cjones3093 Жыл бұрын

Probably my all-time favorite Iron Maiden song for multiple reasons: deep meaningful lyrics, musicianship, change and tempo, melody, and crowd engagement when played live.

@maksphoto78 Жыл бұрын

I love the instrumental break, and Dave's solo is hypnotising.

@shanerogers7198 Жыл бұрын

First, I like the breakdown process, subscribed. Now, it’s May 3rd, 1983, I’m on the school bus going home. I’m in the 3rd grade. A 7th grader had a “boombox” to play music on the way home. Up to this point my musical life had two types of music, Country and Western. Marty Robbins and I were besties. But then I heard it, a sound that hit me in my soul, and rattled it. The cassette he was playing was Iron Maiden “The Number of the Beast.” The guitars, the drums, (didn’t realize it at the time) the bass lines, and the vocals. And all of Hell rejoiced for a new Metalhead was born that day. To this day, 40 years later, I still know every word to every song on that release. Now I love “Hallowed be Thy Name,” but it’s not the song that changed my world forever. It is a blueprint song for a lot of concept albums that came after it though, so that can be added to its greatness. The song that changed my life on this album was the title track “The Number of the Beast.” I’ll let you find the nuances, but understand it change the life of a nine year old, so think about that. Because “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” was played before and I tuned it out. Just an idea. And one last note Stephen Harris is the reason I learned to play the bass.

@gumbowski Жыл бұрын

Released in 1982, they still play it live to this day

@busterbell871n Жыл бұрын

Love your in depth review and presentation. That alone has earned you my sub. Like many others have said Iron Maiden is a live band and perhaps or even more likely the best live metal band. Take in consideration they have nearly clocked up 50yrs of live performing. The studio albums are good, but the live performance is where the songs excel and truly come alive. Once you review a live performance you will see and hear for yourself. As for this particular song, yes it is one of the best, not neccesarily "The Best" or their best. At the time yes it was the best, but their has been 40 years of other stuff since then and this song still stacks up. Any Maiden song is worthy of review. "Pashendale" or "Empire Of The Clouds" (studio versions) are two very good songs often over looked by most reviewers in favour of more established "click bait" titles. Most Iron Maiden songs are historically based so some brief background knowledge will add valuable context and understanding. Looking forward to the next one and in the meantime will look over your previous reviews.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@DenverStarkey Жыл бұрын

if you really love music ... Rime of the ancient mariner and Empire of the clouds both really good Iron maiden songs , both really really long. the thing about hallowed be thy name and why it sums up metal so well, is the song serves as a big metaphore for ostricization. being the out cast is somehtign the vast majority of metal heads have felt , and even if they don't realize it subconsiously , this is why this song is so relatable to so many metal heads. at face value it's a song about a condemned man awaiting his execution , it doesn't say he's guilty or not , o0r even what he is accused of. it just touches on the emotions and feelings of that condemtion, the saae sort of thoughts and mental processes that go through a person's mind when they are ostricized by society in general. PS and dude seriously , people need to stop this shit about martin wrecking with a bus of nuns. it's bullshit exageration . in a 85-86 interview he (martin birch) said the wreck was with a black man that came off as very religious to him durring the incident as the man got out of his car and was praying. and some how that morphed into "he wrecked with a bus full of nuns".

@6li8storm40 Жыл бұрын

17:38 This is a big part of why I watch reactions. I’ll never get my first listen back, but reaction videos capture some of it. I love your reaction/review format. Subscribed.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@rodneypaul3035 Жыл бұрын

Seen them in Detroit in October. I'm 66 and it was the best concert I've gone to.its insane how good these guys still are.

@andycross5801 Жыл бұрын

Im off to see them in July - and im 52 - been listening since 1982 - my go to music

@mikehayes5167 Жыл бұрын

I saw them in Tulsa in October myself. Great show for sure! 🤘

@dillonsronce2583 Жыл бұрын

Iron maiden does a great job at storytelling. As well as historical teaching at times. And accurate historical information.

@pastorspringer Жыл бұрын

As far as the repetitive part, metal was amazing live not just recorded. They wrote these songs with the live performance in mind, and that repetitive part gives them time to run around and play the audience.

@captainjerk Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden were mental in the 80's! I didn't get to see them play until 2000, but it was worth it!

@sandiz83 Жыл бұрын

There's a lot to think about when listening to early Iron Maiden. And it's that they come from a time when a new wave of heavy metal was emerging. What these bands had in common was that they took the energy and simplicity of the punk scene and combined it with the bombast of the metal/rock scene from the 70s (UFO, KISS, rainbow). Which created for the time something new and exciting. Coh there, Iron Maiden took the music to new heights that would later be further developed by other influential bands, including Metallica. Halloween by thy name is probably the most influential song from the early 80s. And many in the metal scene have taken direct inspiration from the song. When it comes to song structure, dramatic feel, etc.

@GermanLeftist Жыл бұрын

Another Maiden song worth checking out for studio would probably be something like Empire of the Clouds. It's their longest song, clocking in at over 18 minutes, uses extended piano parts not found elsewhere in their catalogue and was never performed live. Regarding live performances, well, obviously checking out the performance of Hallowed Be Thy Name from the Live After Death album, recorded at the Long Beach Arena in 1985, would be on top of the list, just for comparison. Most people would recommend the Hammersmith Odeon performance from 1982 though. And then, a song that has to be experienced live because the studio version can't compare to it in the slightest, is Fear of the Dark. Most people would agree that the best live version to check out here is the Rock in Rio one from 2001.

@Athire5 Жыл бұрын

I second this, this song is Bruce’s magnum opus and it is a wild ride

@jaxompol224 Жыл бұрын

The thing most people miss is the seamless transition between lead guitarists they split the Solo's all with change of tempo and playing with their gallop style of playing.

@toyfreaks Жыл бұрын

Only 6 days since you posted this and almost DOUBLED! Let's gooooooo 😮

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Metalheads are fuckin AWESOME

@pavelzelenka5146 Жыл бұрын

Hey Sir ! As IM core fan and have watched nearly every single IM reaction, I can say your reaction is a professional job…preparation, structure, screen, comments…all in one great job clearly took your time for the preparation and the video itself. Thumb up ! BTW you are 100% right about the great story and journey with IM during their each song. Take a seat, fast belt and enjoy the inspiring voyage…up the irons !

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pavel! Music is definitely a passion.

@secularnevrosis Жыл бұрын

Ah. Production is a special thing for most metal bands. Not because they don't care for it. Many metal bands still carry the notion that what goes on the album should be played live, if practical. An insane amount of practise goes into being able to preform live, under all conditions. It's a matter of pride and honesty! If you can't pull it off live it better not go on the album. This is, imho, also why many metalbands often sound better live.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Love that. Badass, too.

@johnshipley8700 Жыл бұрын

IRON MAIDE LIVE is how you need to experience them. And some 100 years later they are just as great live.

@sydneymarie67 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I'm 56 years old and have seen almost every concert tour since they've come to America starting in 1981. Absolute legends

@BuckInchuteranch1 Жыл бұрын

A lot of metal really shines in live performances, because they can reproduce the doctored and repaired recordings without electronic aid. Plus the way most of these great bands interact with the fans and the energy of them running around while still performing these great songs. You want vocals, I think you’ll enjoy some OG Skid Row with Sebastian Bach or OG Queensrych with Geoff Tate.

@alsimons7925 Жыл бұрын

u are gonna be pleasently supprised at the vast intelligence in metal lyrics 🔥

@mr.puckerie4800 Жыл бұрын

56yr old here and a long time appreciator across the genres of 70's music. Since you are a Neil Diamond fan and are exploring finer metal bands, I invite you to give a 70s/80s hard rock band called "UFO" a listen; The vocalist, Phil Mogg possesses a smooth silky voice very reminiscent of Neil Diamond, which may seem out of place in a hard rock/metal genre, but works surprisingly well. I suggest the tracks "Love To Love" & "Try Me" from their 1977 "Lights Out" album. Enjoy.

@missingnola3823 Жыл бұрын

A few years ago, when my daughter not quite 4 years old, my wife and I took her and her little brother to a local "air show". There were a few things happening in the air, but mostly it's walking around all the old, neat planes parked on the taxiway at a municipal airport. Some were WWII vintage, and there was a trainer for the RAF. My little girl noticed the RAF paint and badge and out of nowhere started loudly singing "Run! Live to fly! Fly to live! Do or Die! Won't you Run! Live to Fly! Fly to Live! Aces High!" Several people heard that and some seemed perplexed, but there were several dads, a teenager and a cop with giant grins beaming smiles and nodding at us. I joined in and we repeated the chorus together, loudly. Never felt better as a dad than that moment!

@michaelsteinbacher5596 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your review of this. I’ve always been a huge Maiden fan, and this one of my fav’s. They are usually in the key of Em and great at story telling. Check out Alexander the Great, Paschendale, or Rime of the Ancient Mariner. There are so many!! If you want a true, blistering metal song……go with Judas Priest Painkiller. Queensryche, Take Hold of the Flame live in Japan, will blow you away vocally! Thanks again!!

@johnboywalsh Жыл бұрын

I have it on vinyl from my old school days . I decided to let my son listen to Maiden & he is now a fan , he bought an epiphone les paul and has impressed me with his speed and ability over the last year . Currently he is putting a band together. I never would have thought he would like metal.

@seanhynds8482 Жыл бұрын

Rhyme of the ancient mariner, flight of icarus, number of the beast, run to the hills, stranger in a strange land, wasted years, aces high, powerslave, where eagles dare....I could keep listing great songs from Maiden but this is a definitely must listen and review list that I've given you. You won't be disappointed.

@balaxan Жыл бұрын

big maiden fan here, i reccomend you watch their live performances, it s better then the studio, this song in special theres is live performance of 1982 that is awesome, bruce can really get on those high notes in the live performance, u wont regret, got 1 sub, sorry for my english!!!

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

I will definitely watch it live! 🔥

@fydofight2583 Жыл бұрын

Creeping Death by Metallica would definitely be my favorite metal song. Probably not the best metal song but I'd put it as a contender. Should definitely check out War Pigs by Black Sabbath, that song is so damn good. Great reaction 👍

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Noted! 👍🏼

@christoneymobile Жыл бұрын

I agree, great song, and having been released in the 80's given his perspective of what it must have been like releasing metal back then, as well as the lingering stereotype of metal. The fact that it's biblically based, really confuses those who are new to the genre.

@bryansoper1250 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. I love how you go through the history of the song. Can't wait to see what you do next.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@michaelbuttner4262 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my Metalworld for more than 40 years - i' 55 YEARS OLD AND LOVE THIS MUSIC - THE BEST MUSIC ON THIS PLANET !

@XxJalelxX Жыл бұрын

Pfft 8/10 , you want a masterpiece , an epic song, legendary even then you have to listen to Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. I already know you will give it a 9/10.

@easproul Жыл бұрын

The dual solos by Dave Murray and Adrian Smith on this and every other 80s Maiden album are absolute gems.

@dianastetzel2509 Жыл бұрын

The thing that you are missing is seeing them LIVE. I took a group of friends last year to see Iron maiden for their first time and they literally cried. Nothing like it. Thank you for covering Metal. We truly are a family. Metal is LIFE!!! I suggest some Black Sabbath with Dio as well. Enjoy your quest. WORTH IT

@hectoralarcon3491 Жыл бұрын

Bruce Dickinson is the storyteller we all want on a campfire night. That said, "The rime of the ancient mariner" is what would complement my comment.

@davecumming1903 Жыл бұрын

First time viewer and just had to say the look of sheer joy on your face when the solos hit was awesome! Welcome to the Iron Maiden fanclub :) As others have said you have to check out the live performances of this song as Maiden are quite simply one of the best live bands of all time.

@uutsii Жыл бұрын

Seventh son is so iconic and often overlooked. It’s great story telling piece.

@timjordan1794 Жыл бұрын

You need to heart them live, I just saw them in Tulsa on September 15th 2022. Absolutely beyond phenomenal show, amazing experience that should not be missed, and this was on their set. 2.5 hours of a stellar set!!

@azzajames7661 9 ай бұрын

Iron Maiden are the GREATEST(live;)BAND now and forever🤘 Up the mighty Irons!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

@jeffreymeyer4848 Жыл бұрын

I think you're spot on, brother, and I'm a total Maiden fan. You offer thoughtful opinion respectfully but honestly. This is a great reaction. I'm your new fan, sir. (BTW, it's that "originality" and "test of time" that give it its rep of "best metal song ever." And I think naming ANY song "best ever" is short-sighted and unrealistic, even if it IS by my favorite artist.)

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! And very well said.

@colinhackett390 Жыл бұрын

The solo. It’s actually 2 solos by two lead guitarists. Dave Murray followed by Adrian Smith. That’s why they’re simply awesome you get twice the thrill for your single buck.

@mannismail Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden's a monster in metal and they sound even better live which is rare. The intricacies and the layering of the multiple guitars is just nuts , not to mention Dickinson's vocals. You should also check out Rainbow's Stargazer and Nightwish's Ghost Love Score at Wacken.

@Rodj71 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel. I like seeing people discovering Metal, it's pretty satisfying :) I would suggest go for The Trooper or Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner for your next Iron Maiden experience. As for the greatest metal song of all time, i think that is so hard to pin down since it relies so much on individual preference, and Metal is a VAST genre of music with so many subgenres.

@jasoncapecod Жыл бұрын

been a devote fan since 79....there is gallop to there music....so great...good vid bro

@LV515009 Жыл бұрын

YOU HAVE GOT TO WATCH THIS SONG LIVE FROM 30 YEARS AGO, 20 YEARS AGO, 10 YEARS AGO AND RECENT AND YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY

@ReinhardtBII Жыл бұрын

You ought to check out Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (Live in Colorado 2016). Six of the most incredible musicians you'll ever lay eyes on. Clean singing, harsh vocals, a violin, insane drummer, bassist, two amazing guitar players. Magic made into sound.

@scottspringer3625 Жыл бұрын

Although I would definitely describe myself as an Iron Maiden fan, I would agree with your scores on this song. This was an early release with Bruce Dickinson as the frontman of the band. I would also agree this is not the best metal song ever written, but I wouldn’t dare to attempt to name one that is. A few more adventurous tracks from Iron Maiden would be “Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner”, “The Klansman”, or “Fear of the Dark”. Another vocalist I would suggest listening to actually has great tracks with two different bands. Ronnie James Dio fronted multiple bands during his lifetime, but two of the most influential tracks would be Stargazer, a song released while he was the lead singer of Rainbow, and Heaven and Hell, a song released after replacing Ozzy Osbourne as the frontman for Black Sabbath.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@captainjerk Жыл бұрын

King Diamond 2nd Album: Abigail (1987) Track 4 : The Family Ghost

@michaelbuttner4262 Жыл бұрын

2023 this song is still in the Liveset all Member of Iron Maiden are older than 60 years

@greg_oldham Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands from childhood. I love the lyricism, the story telling and their avoidance of the typical themes in music. I am happy to see new people discovering songs, and bands that I have enjoyed for years. I do agree that this song in particular does get repetitive, and that detracts from it to a degree. In the name of suggesting something with a more dynamic composition, I will also mention that “Metal” has innumerable sub-genres, each with its own sound. One of my favorites is symphonic metal. The band Nightwish is one of the best. I recommend their performance of “Ghost Love Score” live at the Waken music festival in 2013. I think your musical senses will be delighted by it.

@erikguidotti8640 Жыл бұрын

You should check out Maiden's "Pachendale". I'm a retired Soldier who has more than a few combat deployments. "Pachendal" (from the album Dance of Death); from some reason helps me deal with my PTSD and survivor's guilt. Maiden has always had a penchant for composing historical pieces. Not for dunces. To quote vocalist Bruce Dickinson in his book "What Does This Button Do": "Iron Maiden fans are quite used to engaging their brains." Up The Irons!

@DanielEbeck Жыл бұрын

Beast is my favourite Maiden album. Hallowed Be Thy Name, Children of the Damned, Run to the Hills and NotB; what a track list.

@DennisTrovato Жыл бұрын

*Gotta watch "Fear Of The Dark"* (Ideally live at Rock in Rio 2001 if you wanna see their great live presence)

@Xy0ud0ntkn0wmeX Жыл бұрын

If you ask 100 metal fans what the "best" metal song of all time is you'd probably get 95 different answers. There are so many sub-genres of metal and so much subjectivity amongst fans as to what makes a song great. That said, I really liked your analysis and you've gained a new subscriber.

@mikehayes5167 Жыл бұрын

Metal has some of the best storytelling lyrics of any genre in my opinion. You should review Ozzy Osborne's song Diary of a Madman. Great song and great lyrics.

@brunorosa306 Жыл бұрын

" Rime of the ancient mariner " should be your next Iron Maiden reaction .

@doctorfingers2675 Жыл бұрын

This must've come up on my KZfaq homepage because I'm a Maiden fan. I really liked your reaction and review. You got my subscription now, if for no other reason than you are cool enough to review Maiden! Listen to and watch this song live. I think that will start to give you a better feel for why it's one of the very greatest, if not the very greatest (in my humble opinion lol), metal songs of all time. Maiden is my fave band, has been since the mid 80s, so I've seen them live 47 times since then (trying to get to 50 before they quit lol). Have never seen a performance that wasn't exceptional. All of that is just to illustrate to you that you can pick any of the many live clips of this song on KZfaq and you'll be good. Flight 666, Rock in Rio, El Vivo, Maiden England, Live After Death, and others are good quality recordings of the concerts. More Maiden, please!

@lokihammerfall7781 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden are just living legends. I'd like to recommend Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers and Iron Maiden - The Nomad. Beautiful melodies and solos and of course Bruce's voice...perfect. You'll love'em.

@nem447 Жыл бұрын

Context is everything! This came out in 1982, it strongly influenced later developments in the genre. But I get what you mean, many _Iron Maiden_ songs have 4 repeated movements, when 3 would have been plenty.

@zella417bcarter9 Жыл бұрын

My first IM song was For the Greater Good of God.. and I became a huge fan

@TwoTrakMind Жыл бұрын

I agree with your assessment, completely. I wouldn't say it's the "best metal song ever," by far. It is, however, a great, beloved, classic metal song from legends and trailblazers of the genre. I would love to see your reaction to and assessment of Ghost Love Score from Nightwish!

@brianwitter3271 Жыл бұрын

For me the greatest metal song is Diary of a Madman by Ozzy, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and Lee Kerslake. The band was called Blizzard of Oz before the management decided to just call it Ozzy despite Bob and Lee being well established and Randy about to become one of the most important guitar players of all time. Randy was already the other L.A. hotshot next to Eddie Van Halen. I think the vivid story combined with the always high octane performance of HBTN just makes this a timeless metal classic. I've been listening to it since the album came out and it just hits every time. At some point you'll have to check out the prog metal masters Dream Theater.

@mikeellis3240 Жыл бұрын

I just found you and enjoyed this review. For me, I personally prefer Run To The Hills, The Trooper, Flight Of Icarus, Revelations, Powerslave, Aces High, Rime Of Yhe Ancient Mariner, Wasted Years, Can I Play With Madness?, Fear Of The Dark live in Spain I think it was is incredible. Great job. I’m gonna enjoy watching you get turned on to Metal. Some bands I’d suggest would be Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Metal Church, Manowar, WASP, OZZY OSBOURNE, Dio, Black Sabbath, The Scorpions, Accept, Judas Priest, Warlock, Testament, KISS, and Riot just to name bands with awesome catalogues. I really enjoyed your detailed breakdown of the categories and your brother playing the notes of the guitar solo on his piano. By the way, gotta love the double guitar attack, nowadays they have 3 guitarists. Thanks. Keep on rocking out

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@ottoweh Жыл бұрын

For something contemporary, regarding "mastering the complexities of the composition" just as well as any of your grading categories - also for something completely different while still metal - I strongly recommend Nemophila's piece Hypnosis. Would really be looking forward to your masterful breakdown as well.

@williambellew767 Жыл бұрын

To tame a land is one of the best Iron Maiden songs

@guym2222 Жыл бұрын

Like "adventure" songs? By Maiden: Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Yes, like the poem! Live versions form Flight 666 - excellent documentary - are superb. And it'll be fun for you to see them playing. Nice Chicago comparison! That first album of theirs...perfection?

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions! And yes, perfection. 2nd album too. 🔥

@captainjerk Жыл бұрын

Bruce Dickinson's voice is not just singing, it is an instrument in the band.

@Johnny67557 Жыл бұрын

As a young metal-head in the early 80's and a budding bass player.... this album really spoke to me. Playing along with my vinyl copy busted my knuckles! And prob drove my parents nuts! But between Maiden, Rush, Yes made me a great bass player. And still today at 55 I'm still playing.

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@mousepolice55 Жыл бұрын

Emulating Harris, Lee and Squire? Yepp you can play. \m/ Rock on!

@thedukeofagita3730 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden Live After Death opens with Churchills Speech into Aces High- a story of British Spitfire pilots scrambling to confront the German Blitzkrieg during WWII. Absolute Mastery.

@jacobkubacki2719 Жыл бұрын

I’m a musician too & a long time Maiden fan. Somewhere in Time was my first concert at 10 years old. My main instrument is the bass. Although this song isn’t necessarily overly complex, its one of my favorites to play but don’t judge Maiden by one song. They have very complex & highly difficult pieces that sound just as awesome as this one. I always loved how they layer the instruments & each has a role in the tapestry of the songs. Not many metal bassists dance in and around the guitar harmonies like Steve Harris(the bands founder) does. Recommended songs: Im going to list some that I haven’t sen 1,000 times on other channels -Revelations off Piece of Mind -Phantom of the Opera- Self Titled -Heaven Can Wait- Somewhere in Time -Wrathchild- Killers -Run Silent Run Deep- No Prayer for the Dying Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner- Watch the live version from their World Slavery Tour 1984 which is the recording for Live After Death. The theatrics are awesome as well as this 13 minute masterpiece

@satanihelvetet Жыл бұрын

Awsome reaction and video! Very well done and you're keeping up my interest for this kind of videos, even if I've seen alot of them by now. I would recommend you to check out 'Remember tomorrow' and 'Phanom of the opera', two masterpieces from their first album, then also 'Who dares wins' from their 4:th album and 'The rime of the ancient mariner' from their 5:th album.

@chrishayes1934 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden settled a lawsuit accusing them of using some of the lyrics from Beckett's song "Life's Shadow" These are the lines from that song that were the basis for the lawsuit: Mark my words my soul lives on Please don't worry cause I've have gone I've gone beyond to see the truth While I consider my new - (youth) When your time is close at hand Maybe then you'll understand Life down there is just a strange illusion

@THE_JACKAL666 Жыл бұрын

Brother, you are talking about the highest classic of all classic here. ( and by the way, nice Bee Gees poster in the background, I love them too ). My very first contact with metal was exactly this album, back in 1984 when I was just 14. Before, I was on pop stuff, like Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Prince, and etc. The number of the beast was like a portal that just opened above my head and took me straight to another dimension. Its diabolical guitar leads from Murray tossed my brain inside my skull like a washing machine. That's what I can recall from those days. From that day, I was never the same again. I'm a proud metalhead for life since, and Im also big fan of Death Metal and Black Metal. My entire life was focused in Metal till the point I became a guitar player and jumped head first into a band.... - Metal is not for everyone.... is just for the chosen ones who were blessed enough to understand the spirit of it !

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@Metal_Auditor Жыл бұрын

If you'd like to try a metal song that is both very musically complex and also includes features of more extreme metal subgenres, I'd recommend "Time" by Wintersun from their live session at Sonic Pump Studios. I think you'd appreciate it. They also self-publish, and the band has been known to share reaction videos on Facebook occasionally (their drummer and one of their former guitarists have even commented on them), so you don't need to worry about them being blocked. Something to note if you watch it is that you will hear a lot of synthesizer tracks, even though there's no keyboardist. The lead singer/guitarist records all of those and does all the mixing himself.

@karlsenula9495 Жыл бұрын

The live versions of their songs are incredible .. especially the way the crowd interacts. Also love the lyrics that make you think ... they are especially passionate about history, mythology and literature and incorporate it into their lyrics. Recommend Wasted Years, The Trooper, Run to the Hills, The Longest Day, Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner ..

@eldeano9964 Жыл бұрын

The thing about rock and metal, is that it also blends with other music genres. Rap/hip hop, reggae, classical, trance/drum n bass/edm, blues etc.

@karlwendell6177 Жыл бұрын

I was in 8th grade when this album came out and is still my all time favorite band

@wesbates1143 Жыл бұрын

People might shun X Factor but Sign of the Cross is an insane composition that I’m not sure any other band could ever play.

@Paul_Allaker8450 Жыл бұрын

Iron Maiden is a very big rabbit hole you've stumbled into....you have over 40 years of back catalogue to appreciate. Great breakdown and reaction. 👍

@luisgarrues Жыл бұрын

One thing you are missing about metal is that the guitars also tell a story. For example on Master of Puppets the beautiful guitars in the middle represent the person's drug induced trip from the high to the crash. In Hallowed be Thy Name guitars tell you about, the inevitability of the passing of time and how the condemned man feels. So, yes, there's monotony since time passing while in a cell has no variety. The guitars then tell you of his trip from his cell to the gallows and his hanging which is not detailed on the lyrics. Then the guitar tell of his travel to meet God where, despite all of his former complaints, all he can say is "Hallowed be thy Name"

@sesimie Жыл бұрын

So MetallicA and Iron Maiden are my two absolutely favbands with the Beatles at three. When you said hallowed was a track from MetallicA's third album....all kinds of What if's went flying about in my brain. It's a mistake but thanks for that Brainstorm lol Great to see new metal heads reviewing the classics.

@borisbabich Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this reax format before. High marks for originality, also for a frank review and clinical grading. 💪

@TheMusicKingdom Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@sulliken77 Жыл бұрын

I just watched your reaction to Nightwish' Ghost Love Score (and commented to it as well). But it was Iron Maiden with the albums "Piece Of Mind" and "The Number of the Beast" (where this song is the last track of the album) that lead my path into Metal. I was 13 years old when I got "piece of mind" on Casette(!), and 14 when I bought "TNOTB"-CD. "Hallowed By Thy Name" is still one of my top 10 songs ever.. and I have passed 45 years on this planet. But the title track on this album is the most known Iron Maiden song. Fun Fact1: Bruce Dickinson is a fencer. He has 2 world championchip silver medals, and two bronze medals in the European championchip. And a 5th place on the olympics 2000.(Google it). Fun Fact2: Bruce Dickinson is a Pilot. For big commercial aircraft. He often captains the Flight 666. again google it (google just said that he has stopped piloting). Fun Fact3: Bruce Dickinson is a nerd in the history of commuting in Great Britain. I once saw a National Geographic show about Britain's Train history where Bruce was both the narrator and the expert. Bruce Dickinson is an amazing and higly intelligent human beeing. But as a Life Long Metal Fan: This song is NOT the greatest Metal song ever. Whoever told you that hasn't been listening to much else.

@mattzap9298 Жыл бұрын

Empire of the clouds. Epic story telling song. Iron Maiden is one of those bands you need to experience live. The engery is amazing.

@johnpendergrass9191 Жыл бұрын

This song is considered by many as the Stairway to Heaven of the metal genre. The pinnacle. Try out Alexander the Great and Rime of the Ancient Mariner for more story telling journeys in metal.