Not only did they have their own plane, but the singer, Bruce Dickinson, was often the pilot of Ed Force One on world tours.

@jonlate4581

Жыл бұрын

I was so ready to point this out!👍🤘

@ESUSAMEX

Жыл бұрын

Bruce gave up flying the plane for the current tour because legally he is close to mandatory retirement as a commercial airline pilot. Once a commercial airline pilot reaches 65, he or she must retire. Bruce said that he decided to retire early due to the riggers of the road. He can still pilot his planes but he can no longer do so for pay.

@nikkihayes5411

Жыл бұрын

Always expect Harris's fingers to burst into flames🔥🎸😈👍

@philipmajor8150

Жыл бұрын

@@jonlate4581 me too! unbelievable! 😂

@robertkennedy5414

Жыл бұрын

@@ESUSAMEX I don't think he can be certified to fly the jumbo jets that they flew on their last few tours.

"They have their own plane?" Not only that. It's flown by the singer. That's rock and roll. 🤟

@kenbongaards554

Жыл бұрын

the planes were not owned by the band ,they were leased and Bruce has retired from piloting

@randywissler9923

Жыл бұрын

​@@kenbongaards554 he only retired cuz he aged out.

@kenbongaards554

Жыл бұрын

@@randywissler9923 Yes i'm aware of that!

@Balthar

5 ай бұрын

@@kenbongaards554 Now, but at that time he was flying :)

@ioeee7563

2 ай бұрын

That's not rock and roll, that's METAL! 🤟

I am from Brazil. I've been to about 9 of their shows. Every show is a surprise. The energy they pass from the stage to us is something indescribable. Bruce is from another world.

@Rogue_Weatherman_Joe-D.

Жыл бұрын

Indeed and there's literally over 500,000 of yall just inside the huge arena to see them during the Rock n Rio festival.. You all absolutely bring it every single year!! I would love to come down there to see them play instead of anywhere else during their tours. Mad respect for all you Maiden fans down in Brazil!! Up the Irons!!!

@SerHenkan

Жыл бұрын

The Rock in Rio live CD was more or less a drug for me when I was in my late teens, the energy and performance is probably one of the better ones throughout metal history! I'm Swedish btw. Love your Brazilian metal, I'm a huge fan of Angra!

@runtwer5700

Жыл бұрын

I'm from about 9 of their shows. I've been to Brazil. Every show is amazing

@htomas2267

11 ай бұрын

@@SerHenkan I went to Rock in Rio in 2001, and it was really amazing. Of all the concerts I attended, this was the one that most impressed me.

@siecola0527

9 ай бұрын

realmente o Bruce precisa ser estudado

41 years ago i first heard this. Been a Maiden fan all my life. Still one of thier best songs

@detrockcity3

Жыл бұрын

it rly is.

@atma8493

11 ай бұрын

I am 19 actually and 1st time I heard them is by stealing an album to my father (brave new word) for discover and now I just love their musics it's so lovely to hear

@bassnhockey

8 ай бұрын

As a die hard maiden fan I think it’s the greatest metal song ever. If I’m being unbiased I could live with Heaven and Hell at number 1 but for me this is the peak of the entire genre.

young Bruce from 80's was amazing, but older Bruce never disappoints too! so many live shows band did (over 2000)!

1 Drummer, 1 Bass, 1 Singer & 3 Solo guitars 🤩

@injairgun

11 ай бұрын

No! 1 Drummer, 1 Bass, 1 Singer/Pilot & 3 Solo guitars lol

@charliegeorge9393

7 ай бұрын

@@injairgun Singer/Pilot/Fencer/Beer Brewer/DJ/Writer please add

@user-so4yq2br3l

2 ай бұрын

Bruce Dikinson President in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Iron Maiden are insane. Even now in their 60's they still bring that energy to concerts

@szeleddie

9 күн бұрын

Simply put it:THE GODS!!!

The Talisman live at En Vivo is some of Bruce’s best vocals an it has really good production

@jayosborne8319

Жыл бұрын

The Talisman in Sunrise Florida. Fantastic

@nem447

Жыл бұрын

_'Dream of Mirrors'_ Rock in Rio 2001...

like i always say, seeing them live isn't just a concert it's an experience, they are all pushing 70 years old and sound BETTER than they ever have

I was there that night singing along. Still have my ticket stub. This is one of my fav Maiden songs.

Can't beat the multi-talented Bruce.. Not just a human Air raid Siren, but also a competent Pilot.

@kenbongaards554

Жыл бұрын

Bruce has retired from piloting

Most of the band are in their mid 60's, the Drummer Nicko is now 70, and they're still touring with the same energy you see here. Welcome to the world of Iron Maiden, I've been a fan since the early 80s. Great channel. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

If you want to hear more of Bruce, check out the live version from 1982. It's hands down the best IMO.

@maryannerazzano7692

Жыл бұрын

I agree

@detrockcity3

Жыл бұрын

that’s the quintessential.

I love your reactions!!! They are so heart felt and mirror my excitement! ❤

They are STILL touring, and are STILL this GOOD! Do what it takes to see them while they're going. It's worth any cost.

My favorite band, my favorite song, nice to see people reacting to this gem ❤

And that’s what every song is like when you see them. Not just one or two songs the WHOLE SET.

Bruce Dickinson is one of my favourite vocalists, he's operatic. The album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" is a masterpiece

I had the pleasure of seeing them when i was just 14 years old and didn't know much about them... Holy Moly!! They Totally Blew my Mind,with their Stage show and Musicianship!!! 😎,Been a Fan Ever Since!!!😘🤘,Great React Beautiful young lady.. Much Love

my favorite band of all time, been a fan of them since the mid 80s.

My all time favorite metal band. My girl got us tickets to see them last year. Best concert I’ve ever been to. They know how to put on a show

Iron Maiden peaked in the 80's. Then just got better and better.

Oh heck yeah, I was at this concert! One of the best shows i've ever been to.

@FarazOloumi

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!! HAha and then in Montreal in that summer!

Thanks for your great reaction video of this fantastic song! Iron Maiden is just one of the greatest band on this planet. I love them like i never loved a band before, and i believe that all theyr fans not just love them, it's a huge passion. Listening to maidens music is breathtaking, something you never want to miss anymore. It's really worth to listen close to all theyr albums and all these great songs. For me personally there was a gap in the whole 90's when blaze bayley was the singer, until bruce dickinson returns to the band in 1999. It wasn't really good, but brave new world (2000) was a great slbum again.

1 of the best live versions,good on ya :-)

Hi it's Michael from Australia here. So glad you chose to watch Iron Maiden. One of my favourite bands. I was lucky enough to see them live in Sydney, Australia around 2005.

Just saw these guys 2-3 years ago. Hard to believe they were still at the top of their game after this long. They were outstanding.

1:59 This begining part, one of the best vocals build up at live ever, I get so hyped everytime!

Bruce and Rob Halford are two vocalists that are truly amazing. Not only to be so good, but to be that good for as ling as they have. Both have blowing minds and kicking ass for 40 plus years. Their energy and passion is infectious.

"Live After Death" is still one of my favourite live albums, ever. They where in their "prime". If possible, check a few songs from that album. There's great footage from that album/performances, too. Hope to see more reactions from Iron Maiden.

Bruce is a commercial pilot and flew for Astraeus Airlines & he also pilots "Ed Force One" their passenger jet. This song came out in 1982 and is the last track on the the "The Number of the Beast." album. Steve Harris, the bassist & song writer, created the band in 1975. We have all been wanting Bruce to turn his mic up since forever, lol. My second concert ever (First was Kiss) was Iron Maiden, we drove up to Seattle (Portland had/has a ban on pyrotechnics so a lot of bands did not play there) to seem them in 1884 I think. I have seen them quite a few times since then.

I was live on a concert of iron maiden and I can tell you they are absolutely insane live. Even now when they are older they are absolutely burning down everything 😁

I had the fortune of seeing them on that tour when they went to Costa Rica. One hell of a show 🤘🤘

I went to see them in 1984 at the Philadelphia spectrum. Twister sister opened for them. It was the craziest concert I ever went to. I went with to the concert with my friends Joe B. Jerry P. who just passed away last month, Frank C. and my cousin Todd I. Joe brought a 1/2 pound of weed and rolled a join every minute or so and lit it then passed it down the row. We had a blast. Dee Snider from Twister Sister got the crowd going wild. It's a night I will never forget.

i saw them live in 2022.. still just as good as always :D

Going to see them in June can't wait. My 6th time. They're in their sixties and the drummer in his seventies and still have amazing energy.

Watch their live performance of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. It's a big must watch.

That was a great reaction. You get it! Camaraderie, energy, passion... It's a recipe for perfection when you combine that with awesome musicians, songwriters, and a great vocalist/front man. It's why they are the greatest. Check out Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live) Hammersmith for a better vocal performance. It's the best version in my opinion and many others. You'll appreciate the vocals more with that version. :)

another song you will like from Iron Maiden is Rime of the Ancient Mariner, you will love it! By the way, the singer Bruce Dickinson is also a commercial pilot, he is the pilot for this world tour.

Another band that is brilliant live and the amount of Energy Bruce has at his age running up and down the stage is class!

I grew up with these guys…I wanna hear more, too!!!

Right near the end, the back of my 17-year old head can be seen; blew my mind when I got the dvd. What an amazing show; the whole concert was the best event I've ever seen. If you ever get the chance, see this band. Bruce lost his voice temporarily due to cancer, but he is back in full force. Cheers.

Iron Maiden has been around since 1975. Hallowed be thy Name was on an album released in March 1982. The Flight 666 concert DVD was filmed at concerts between Feb and March 2008 (the Toronto show here was on 16 March 2008). In reference to the time between the release of the song and this live performance, it is a period of almost exactly 26 years (a period that Iron Maiden was continually active, touring and releasing new material). So I'm betting a significant number of fans in that Toronto crowd were listening to a song released before they were actually born. Iron Maiden and the quality of their live performances is justifiably legendary; they are hugely influential for setting the benchmark (rarely achieved) for what is expected of a live heavy metal band in a concert performance.

bruce as a great and amazing voice ! i watched them live on July 7th 2010 in Montréal ! already 13years ago

a video you should definitely check out is Fear of the Dark from their 2001 Rock in Rio concert. 250,000 fans singing along is amazing.

I saw these guys for the 3rd or 4th time in Tacoma Washington in 2019 and they have not lost a bit of energy or stamina on stage! Maiden is one of my favorite bands and in fact I happened to be wearing a Maiden shirt today.

People have praised Iron Maiden. I wanna praise you for your beauty and attitude. Love you.

Iron Maiden was one of my first bands to listen when I was introduced to rock and metal...It was 2003 and I was just a kid to become a teenager. They just released Dance of Death, my first album from them and my third one in general (The Golden Age of Grotesque from Marilyn Manson first, and then Fallen from Evanescence) and it marked an important moment in my life, my golden age of discovery of rock and metal music, what a time to be a teenager, lots of bands in their prime, Maiden, Manson, HIM, Nightwish, Slipknot, Rammstein, Stratovarius, Muse, gosh, I miss the 2000-2010's...But Maiden is always going to have an special place in my heart, and if you have the opportunity, go to a show from them! It's absolutely worth it, it what you said, the energy, they have great and amazing music, of course, but it's all about the vibes, the feeling of being surrounded by various generations of fans. Unique. :D Last year I saw them for the second time, and WOW, you can't say that all of them have more than 60 years (the drummer passes the 70's) they sound like always, even better! Ah! and by the way, the singer, Bruce Dickinson, have a solo project that it's very worth to listen at! I suggest Tattooed Millionaire, Shoot at the clowns, tears of the dragon, killing floor, Inertia, Man of sorrows and abduction!

I saw Maiden for the first time when I was 13 - I saw them for the 6th time last year - almost 38 years to the day from the first time (I,m 52). They are incredible live even after decades and they give 110% to their fans every time - they thrive as a live band on stage more than anything. They are starting a new tour in the next week or so and will be back on the road just a few months after finishing a super long tour that was interupted by the pandemic. PS - love your shirt - saw the Phantom performance at the Pantages Theatre in Toronto in the early 80's and a few more times since. Iron Maiden also has a song called Phantom of the Opera - nothing like the Lloyd-Webber version tho. You should check it out!!

Better late than not arriving to the show at all . Up the Irons my friend

Hey Rachel I saw them last year live my 7th time in teh last 20 years of going to concerts. And even last year the have the same energy, fun and sound as in this Video. An I'm thinking about to going to watch them this year my 8th time because they are fucking awesome.

Iron Maiden has not let up at all. In the past, some bands would just try to live off their past hits. Iron Maiden still puts in the work; their newest albums are great too.

If you watch the Flight 666 video/movie/thing... I was terribly impressed that every town they visit he skates in the parking lot while singing the whole concert the morning of the show.... very serious about his craft, and a pretty nice dude too. ;)

Austin, TX they had an actual plane come out hanging when they jammed Aces High 🤘💥

Pure talent and energy Bruce is amazing at 65 years old still gives it 150 %

from the Rio live, "fear of the dark" is just magic !!! welcome in 70's - 80's metal world !

Saw them last year in Frankfurt Germany. Still great as ever.

...you realize, these guys were doing this well before you were born, this performance is past their prime, but still great...they are legend...first time I watch you, you are cute, I will subscribe

This band is my happy place! They are so fun!

That is the Power of Heavy Metal Music , no Kidding or Boring

This is from an absolutely awesome rock documentary called "Flight 666." Well worth a viewing. It follows the band on a worldwide tour where the singer flies their custom 747.

One of the few artists I recommend watching most of the songs live.

You have just witnessed easily the best / most successful Heavy Metal Band that has ever existed. They are a one off, I suspect it will be a very long time before a Metal band this great. You have to remember how old they are here.. They are all Grandads!! It's hard to believe how this still perform to this level.

I love that there is a big variety of different ages of fans in the audience.

They have the own plane and the singer is the Pilot. This is simply awesome! And also, you can try ANY music from this concert Flight 666 that will be incredible!

@kenbongaards2102

8 ай бұрын

Uh no, the planes were leased and Bruce has retired from piloting

Up the Irons! The singer, Bruce Dickinson, is the Pilot at the beginning of the video! 🤘

Iron Maiden is a legend. Bee around since 1975! Bruce Dickinson is phenomenal in the way he could hit the high sustained vocal range. Especially in his earlier performances He is 64 years young!And yes, he was a commercial airline pilot before he joined Iron Maiden. He was a pilot for Astraeus Airlines in Canada. The plane you see with Iron Maiden on it is flown by Bruce. it is a Boeing. 747!

I saw them in Madison Square Garden in the 80's, best live band I ever saw

I seen them live in 2016 and even though they were all pushing 60, Nicko was already in his 60s, they fucking killed it. Running around the stage, going wild, all while old enough to be my grandfather 👌🤘

I have watched this performance many times and have never had the audio imperfections you had might have been a copied version anyway just found your reactions today and been going through them and watching them at least the bands I recognize and enjoy thanks

The only musicians to wear they’re own merch🔥

Maiden loves Canada, and Canada loves Maiden. Up the Irons! Loved your reaction!

I was at this concert in Toronto it was Awesome

Great reaction thanks

Rachael, oh I didn't know you were Canadian! Cool!

If this isn't played at my funeral, I'm not dying.

They formed in the 70's Bruce was not with them at that time, however he was in another band called Samson and Maiden opened for them in 1980 and that's how they met. Bruce joined Maiden in 81.Which this song was originally recorded on the 82' release The Number of the Beast. This performance is from the "Somewhere Back in Time World Tour" My wife and saw this show on her Birthday in Phoenix, AZ what an amazing night it was. Anyway, this song was 26 years old at this performance. However, they're back on tour right now and still playing it. Which it is now 41 years old. And they're still killing it out there live.

The original studio version can be found on the 1981 album "The Number Of The Beast" IRON MAIDEN was originally started in 1975 with a different lead singer. Bruce became the lead singer in 1980.

Please more from Iron Maiden.🙏😁

Imagine being in your late 60's/early 70's and not only having this much fun, but also being able to move like that.

Bruce Dickinson is one of the most talented guys around. He has done so much in his life. One of his skills/jobs in the 'off-season' is professional pilot. He flies for a small company in Europe and when he asked if he could use one of their planes for their tour, his bosses agreed and even let the livery be added, so yeah, they have their own plane, piloted by their lead singer. and, in one case in the US, when he heard there were fans in a nearby city that could not get to their concert, he flew over to pick them up and flew them back to enjoy the concert. AMAZING guy, not just an awesome singer.

That was the last song of the last concert of their world wide tour in 2008 in Toronto. And for the plane, it's Bruce Dickinson himself who fly.

The DVD of the "666" tour was released in 2009, theese guys are still running strong, the quality of a great show still is nothing to worry about. They are all very close in age, but I know Nicko said, the day he dont feel he longer he can keep up , he will end his time in the game. I think they all feel the same that day comes, but still... One of the best and healthy bands on the run..F****ng the gratest true time in my mind!

Iron "FN" Maiden There is nothing better than a Maiden concert ever.... My favorite band since the 80's ....... \ More Iron Maiden Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are in their 70s now, and still on tour, seeing them in November

This Song ( 1982 ) is 2023 41 years old and is still in the Liveset , all Member are older than 65 years

Yeah, Bruce, singer, pilot and pointman for a great band, top 5 metal bands all time for me. This is a signature song for them, for another great version do them live in 1983, back when they were young and looking to conquer the world. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶

YES they have their own plane "ed force one" AND the singer of the band is the pilote!

Although Iron Maiden was formed in 1975, Steve Harris (bass) is the only member (being the band leader + primary songwriter) from that original pub band from the West End of London... From the current Iron Maiden, Dave Murray (guitar) joined in 1976 and became a permanent member in 1977 (after some changes involving an early vocalist)... Murray was friends (and bandmates) w/ Adrian Smith (guitar) who had his own band Urchin; Smith declined to join Iron Maiden, but finally joined in late 1980 as Urchin folded. Bruce Dickinson (vocals) was in a band called Samson in the late 70's/ early 80's and had done shows w/ Iron Maiden (when Paul Di'Anno was the vocalist)... When Di'Anno parted ways w/ Iron Maiden in the fall of 1981... Bruce Dickinson joined Maiden and made his debut on their 3rd album 'The number of the beast' in 1982 (which 'Hallowed be thy name' is on) In 1989, Adrian Smith left Iron Maiden, burned out by a decade of touring... Janick Gers (guitar) played on Bruce Dickinson's first solo album in 1990 ('Tattooed millionaire') and Gers replaced Smith in Iron Maiden that year. Bruce Dickinson left Iron Maiden in 1993 for a solo career... he was replaced by Blaze Bayley (vocals) for 2 albums. However, Maiden did poorly w/ Blaze as the singer... Dickinson's solo career also tanked... So, when the offer was made to reunite both Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith to Iron Maiden in 1999, they both accepted... Murray, Gers and Smith became a triple-guitar team in Maiden. This video was from their 2008 tour ('Flight 666') which revisited their 1984/ '85 tour for their 5th album 'Powerslave'.

@brianferris8668

Ай бұрын

You failed to mention the late, great Clive Burr, who played on the first three albums, replaced by Nicko McBrain in 1982, and who is still with the band.

@sumonjamal1653

Ай бұрын

@@brianferris8668 I only touched on the current members and didn't mention Dennis Stratton (guitar) or Paul 'Mad Mac' Cairns (guitar) who did the Space ward demos (He was not credited)

Yes they have their own plane. And if you didnt notice in the beginning its the singer Bruce that is the pilot also,

Iron maiden is just that amazing!

Bruce is still more than capable of hitting every note as do the rest of the band as confirmed seeing them in concert 28 June 2023 in Leeds, UK.

They are the masters of tempo changing and harmonizing guitars. They put more riffs and licks in one song than some groups put in a full album. You want to listen to more, then try Dance Of Death.

You will always want more after listening to one of their songs. So I would go with a couple of many peoples favourites Rime of the ancient Mariner and Paschendale

I cried when i listen this song alive.....the best song of Maiden!!!!

you should definitely definitely react to Rime of the ancient mariner (flight 666 live)!!!!! it's a long song, an incredible journey, an incredible melody and Bruce's voice is wonderful there. Dance of Death, live at Estadio Nacional Santiago too 💛🙏

FYI...Bruce (Lead Singer) was flying the plane....all the members were in their late 60's early 70's when this video was shot. Pretty sure the drummer is either 70 or 71 at the time of this tour.

I was at this concert in Toronto. It was their Somewhere Back In Time tour. A documentary was filmed based on this tour, and it was done by another Canadian named Sam Dunn. And yes, they prefer as even a sound mix as possible.

Raw energy my favorite band. Seen them every tour since 86. You should you tube iron maiden rock in rio. His voice was absolutely amazing in 80s. Or listen to the album song live after death you can find it. Godspeed.

It's really cool to see a young lady become an Iron Maiden fan in an instant...way cool