Lex is the voice of metal we never knew we needed. She must be protected at all costs!

A lot of the things that Lex says should NOT make sense, but somehow, after she explains what she means, they kind of do make sense. Also, I love she way she gets lost in the guitar solos.

Maiden is just one of those bands that stand apart. Uniquely their own.

Iron Maiden - Wasted Years is a must.

Lex is a rocker! She reads the music so well. She is awesome! Rock on girl!

Love to see Brad & Lex’s take on Maidens Rime of the Ancient Mariner, that’s gonna be an interesting reaction lol

There's a Keanu Reeves meme that says something like, "What if Iron Maiden is a trick to get kids to learn history". Sabaton is another band that does this.

"Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner" is a must!

Sorry Brad, Lex is ours now, she’s joined the dark side.

Lex saying each note is like an emotion just makes me smile. 🙂 I've been playing guitar for a long time and it's so cool when someone can "feel" the music. You should really check out Iron Maiden's "Stranger In A Strange Land". The guitar solo has a lot of emotion. 🎸🔥❤

Iron Maiden teach history through their music. This song is about The Charge Of The Light Brigade during the Crimean war and references Tennyson's poem. "Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them< Volley'd and thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred."

"2 Minutes Till Midnight" Does it for me. Rock On!

She definitely enjoys music FAR more than he does.

Lex is every guitar players dream listener .. the way she reacts to electric rock guitar playing is what guitarists strive for.

Lex’s reactions and comments are so intuitive. I can appreciate how she feels about the music. A deep soul.

Gotta listen to anything on Powerslave, Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Awesome albums!

I love how lex describes the solo!

Brad is so literal. Open your mind a little dude. Love the way lex enjoys music.

Lex you get it!!. You feel the energy, the emotion, the talent. ..Yes the electric guitar is an emotional instrument. It can cry anger, regret, energy, passion, depression. You felt the vibe..your dude however acted like he wanted to be somewhere else.

Maiden are so orchestral in there composition, and with Bruce's almost operatic vocals, it gives them almost a modern heavy classical feel - Awesome and unique

That's the famous Iron Maiden galloping bass.

That’s a fantastic job Lex. I absolutely love watching you get lost in a song and enjoying the music and the sound and hearing the story from the instruments as well fantastic job

Love how Lex feels the music, she closes her eyes and is in to it. Brad just stares at a black screen waiting for lyrics, and even then he barely understands the story being told lol. Dude, loosen up and feel the music.

Not sure what exactly prevents you from getting in the headspace to really experience music like this, Brad, but I hope that changes, and Lex is right. Each note is an emotion. It's meant to be that way, the music is meant to be a part the story. That's why you get breaks in the singing to allow space for the music to support the story. That's the genius of real actual honest to God music is it's able to do that. It's not like that anymore for the most part.

The storytelling of Iron Maiden is great… “The Clansman” 💪🏼

Brad is so serious....music is a art, you gotta feel it son!

The song is based on the Crimean war of the 1800's when Britain took on Russia... Ironically, Crimea is literally a war zone today between Ukraine & Russia. Steve Harris (bass) has a 'galloping' bass style that u can hear in this song and "Hallowed be thy name"... which defined Iron Maiden's early classic sound.

Lex: I can see the music Brad: We have bills to pay 😂

Really enjoy Brads detail on the lyrics, then you get the pure innocents of LEX. By the way Brad, you better appreciate waking up to Lex and knowing how lucky you are to have a sweet soul next to you. You guys rock! Thanks for doing what you do

Hands down my favorite Maiden tune. All their songs are hard driven guitars and most tell some kind of story of history.

"Aces High" is a good one from them. Gotta do the video with the Churchill speech at the beginning

Not to be mushy and cheesy. But when Bard looks over at Lex when she is in her own world jamming out is the most sincere look of genuine love. Its really a beautiful thing to see.

Dammit Brad, you can be so coarse sometimes. I'm finding i'm here more for Lex's experience than anything else.

Lex is right on the spot, she`s really felt the music recently.

Part of the fun of Maiden is that they do music to perform in a live concert, gets even more theatrical and put you into the story when you watch what they do in live.

This is based on the poem Charge of the Light Brigade, which is based on a battle from the Crimean War. It was men on horses charging men with guns and was significant mostly because it signified the end of an old way of fighting wars and the start of the modern way.

I totally get where Lex is coming from with each note evoking emotion, I get lost in the music like that myself closing my eyes and just going with it to another plane where it guides my vision which may not necessarily be in line with the lyrical story.

The best story tellers!!! UP THE IRONS🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💜💜💜💜

With many Iron Maiden songs, you get an accurate history lesson. The Trooper tells the account of a British soldier during the Crimean War. Lord Cardigan led the British cavalry against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854. Lord Raglan had intended to send the Light Brigade to prevent the Russians from removing captured guns from overrun Turkish positions. However, there was miscommunication in the chain of command and the Light Brigade was instead sent on a suicide mission charging straight at heavy Russian artillery which cost the lives of 600 British soldiers. This inspired Alfred Lord Tennyson to write a poem called The Charge of the Light Brigade. Great reaction as always 👍 Edit: Other great Iron Maiden history lessons you could check out.... Run to the Hills, Alexander the Great, Paschendale and Empire of the Clouds. Any Maiden, you can't miss. Up the Irons!!!

Lex is feeling the music and speaking in similes and metaphors. A good place to be for metal!

Man it's hard to imagine not feeling a good solo.

Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills” was a great artistically created story about our Native American brothers and sisters and their plight of being colonized.

"Every guitar note melts you like an emotion".wow!....every guitarist on the planet would love a review or comment like that just once in their life! 😲

She was grooving ,in the zone u lose ur self in the sound. She just gets it ,fun to watch , she a true believer at heart , metal !!!

Dang, Brad. That was a cruel, the way you reacted to Lex's question, at 2:44. Don't kill her joy. At 9:43, what y'all started saying reminded me of what Bruce Dickinson said right before starting "Afraid To Shoot Strangers", at the end of the previous track, on the Live At Donington album. It's a song about war, particularly, the Gulf War.

People listen to hard rock and metal because it sounds good to them, if they like the sound they might delve into the meaning of the lyrics. It's not spoken word poetry. And the music is the music, the instrument playing is the point. It's not something you wait to be over so you can dissect the lyrics, Brad. Lex is a natural rocker. You guys should react to instrumental music of all types so Brad is forced to learn that music is the playing of musical instruments.

The beauty of Maiden. Vast novels condensed into musical masterpieces.

"Stranger in a Strange Land" from Iron Maiden has my favorite guitar solo from Adrian Smith. We can probably call it a solo that leads into another solo.

This is classic Maiden. The gallop of the bass line and the twin axe attack..... and of course the history lesson. Welcome to Iron Maiden. Now listen to Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, Aces High or Run to the Hills. Please continue the journey.

This songs makes me want to gallop into battle but I hate to picture myself dying! So I dream about pulling off the impossible! Lol!

All Maiden songs tell a story, most of th time as @Steve Parker said, talking about a part of history. That's a part of their signature !

You two as a couple have the most awesome dynamic....

Lex gets it, true Metal head. Love the reaction.

Feeling every note is normal to me, I feel you lex

Literally nothing more entertaining than Brad sitting there getting nothing, and Alex getting totally enraptured in the sound and flow. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻

I love the way Lex really gets into the music, this band were the band that got me into metal. They are really incredible live.

So if Brad wasnt in the war he cant enjoy a masterpiece of a song ? 🤔

Would love to see Lex jam out to a Randy Rhoads solo (my personal favorite). Any song from Ozzy Osbourne's live "Tribute" album will do, but the "Mr. Crowley" solo is what many recommend. Randy was a friendly rival to Eddie Van Halen in the 80s. He was so monumental in the metal world and his death such a surprise that temporary replacement Brad Gillis of Night Ranger (also incredibly talented) would occasionally get booed by fans expecting Randy-esque solos. One of those sad-to-see moments, because people just wanted someone to blame despite Brad playing some great shows and limited time to really sync with the band and the music he had to learn given the situation.

I love the different ways you both interpret the songs differently. Keep expressing how they make both of you feel. There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to how music makes the individual feel.

“You got all that just from the sound?” That, right there, is the raison d'être of metal music. The musicianship, the flow of the notes, the grind of the rhythm … the sound … all convey moods and emotions. Granted, metal music isn’t for everyone, and it shouldn’t be, but it *is* about the musicians presenting emotion through sound. Heck, much of the time I’m only vaguely aware of the specifics of the lyrics; the vocals are instead another emotive instrument for me.

Iron Maiden has two guitarist that play off each other's solos. I think Lex would love Aces High and Brad would like the story

run to the hills is another great song to check out

So glad I found this channel! Lex, I'm glad you found metal. It's more about the feel than the lyrics. I dont think Brad will ever "get it" in the same way. There is so much emotion in the music. Keep rocking!

If you get the chance, Maiden is one of the select few rock bands still active that absolutely MUST be experienced live. They definitely put on an amazing and well-rehearsed show, but, it’s not at all stale, unlike, say, the ‘Stones. But, as with The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden could easily do a worldwide stadium tour if they wanted, and every ticket would be snapped up immediately.

UP THE LEX!

I realy would like to know if there´s anything Brad had an emotional connection to. Or if there is anything that triggers his imagination. Sometimes he seems so overrational to me.. its strange. But maybe Lex is his connection to that and thats all he need. mmh....

Based on the poem "Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. And we think modern soldiers make sacrifices. Imagine being an old-school calvaryman, just "plunging" into action on horseback with muskets.

ive been a maiden fan forever. They run through my veins. I listen to them every day and i can talk about them all day but you just gave the best analogy ive ever heard of how each note is an 'emotion'. That's what Iron Maiden music does to you. you feel it to your very core. i dont know how they do it. its perfect. I wish my wife got as excited as Lex by maiden music lol

The guy needs to lighten up. So tense. The girl is more laid back & natural.

Brad bruh just let the music hit the soul and vibe with it like lex it definitely changes the way you get into the song. I usually first listen just sit and feel the song out then worry bout lyrics and what the story is later

She totally gets it! I believe she is a metal head!!

I just found you guys, and I was like, I wonder if they’ve done Trooper. You do not disappoint. Highly enjoyable hearing these songs again for the first time through you. Thank You!

I think that to really appreciate music, you need to engage both your brain and your heart. Without wishing to sound disrespectul, Brad is the intellectual reactor and Lex is the emotional reactor, so between you, you've got both covered.

Gotta love how Iron Maiden is like a musical History lesson. If History was told in this fashion in school I know kids would actually learn it. History is honestly the most important subject to study, learn and analyze. If you can't get it into your understanding and decision making then you will be bound to repeat history. "Doing the same thing repeatedly expecting a different result is the definition of Insanity."

You said it. Each note is an emotion.

one of the greatest riffs ever written

Lex.. seems as if you "feel" the music... I Myself interpret music as "Colors" ... my Rainbow is complete. A Rainbow MUST have all the colors before its complete.

You guys should react to "run to the hills" by iron maiden

Brad, lighten up. I say this as a disabled special operations veteran. ENJOY LIFE while you have it.

Lex has a definitive connection with music.. as a musician I can see this and it's beautiful to watch. Keep up the great work!

This band is underrated on this channel, they are the real METAL LEGENDS, Metallica Megadeth and most of the bands inspired by them.

You want "sultry" then listen to the female singer SADE - can't go wrong.

You two rock. Especially Lex. Love watching people discover how awesome Iron Maiden is.

Holy Shit, Lex's ability to translate complex thoughts and emotions into words that we can all relate to is second to none.

If lex is so into guitarplaying....then its time for Buckedhead, Soothsayer.

Those of us that truly love music know that Lex is part of this tribe. It's in our souls! She is a metal head but so is anyone who just feels music. And Iron Maiden is undeniable!

iron maiden is a must see live, they have the magical power to sound better live than on what ever media you use.

My favorite Iron Maiden song of all time

How can you not be in the story when you hear this song? The galloping riffs charging forward, holding musket, riding into the Russian front line, while horses go down left and right. I'm right there with the song.

Iron Maiden goes crazy on this song w the 3 guitar attack. They are on tour now so catch them live if you can.

Both of you are fantastic and I stopped watching reaction videos for a long time until I found you two. You compliment each other so well and I wish you both a long and love-filled life! No offense Brad, but I think you realize that Lex is the superstar here... she truly feels the flow. I appreciate your analytical side too, of course. That's where you guys are so great together!

Each note is an emotion. Welcome to Iron Maiden.

I 100% agree with lex's statement. Even note that Adrian plays is like an emotion. Letting the music tell the story.

Lex would be a total trip at a live show. She feels the music

Iron maiden is the best way to learn history through music ! Guaranteed!!!

I ran into one of the guitarists for Iron Maiden while I was living in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He was just chillin at the pub, watching a band play at the bar that night. Was pretty cool. Didn’t know who he was after drinking next to him for 20 minutes and minor chit chat until someone told me haha.

Getting 3 guitarist's and Steve Harriers trousers in sync before Bruce sings a word takes awhile to gather momentum... 🤘😝

Piece of Mind is my favorite Maiden album. Love every song on it. Especially Still Life and Revelations. Up the Irons!

Iron Maiden is A Melodic Heavy Metal Band & The Lyrics they Touch on is About History & Truth on Wars And Power & Distruction.

As A Calvary man this is one of my favorite songs as they made it an ODE to Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. The movie Blind Side mentioned it for the essay he needed to write.