Iron Maiden - 2 A.M. (Studio Version)

[germarr93]

BLAZE MUST RETURNED TO IRON MAIDEN

[ThomasZwijsen2007]

Aaaaawesome song!! by the way, my fellow Maiden and Blaze fans, perhaps it might interest you to know that I'm going to record an acoustic version of The Clansman with Blaze next wednesday:D will be posted on my channel:) Up The Irons!

[ThomasZwijsen2007]

@MJC10011 true!!

[ThrashTillDeath123]

Brilliant, I just love this and the rest of the X-Factor!

[TheBhuma]

here we are again, my dear maiden lovers!

[cyclonnb]

Blaze is fantastic singer.

[FadeToBlack0111]

2:58

[Boro20001]

the X factor 

[CABALCORE100]

Ha he said beer.

[radzioplusPL]

Up the Irons from Poland :)

[metalprinc]

@MJC10011

this singers name is blaze?

[matheussi]

great album

[dawood88]

virtual XII & the X factor FTW.

oh and bruce's cool too.

[mattitis77]

I love the two albums Blaze sings in for Maiden! I mean, don't get me wrong I LOVE with all my fucking metal heart all of the other Maiden material. But I especially love these Blaze albums because you can listen and it applies on a smaller scale you know? Like the songs can be applied to life of the individual.:D Up the Irons From Corner Brook Newfoundland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!

[statch1]

Blaze is a great vocalist...but he was the "unlucky" one to replace a beast like bruce...great song by the way :))

[brunomanguinho]

I love this album! Different of anything of Iron Maiden Ever done. This acoustic guitar it´s simply refreshing! It´s like you came home late after a long day of hard working...F**** great album!

On my owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwn

[nisoroner]

łŖʘɳ ɱȺłƊ£ɳ ŖƱȽ£ɀ

[geggs13]

Great solo

[MrDraaken]

Steve's situation in those time. Divorce, bad mood etc...

[ZarajBlackblade]

@MrDraaken I think it was actually blaze who wrote the lyrics on this song

[jess1up]

This is the first time I've listened to them and their instrumentals and lyrics are very good!

[stocadg]

lixo do trash!!

[KingMallet]

this sucks

[Gangstermama96]

@KingMallet You suck . I am almost sure of that u are one of these what u call them. ppl who likes Bieber and sutch.

[KingMallet]

@Gangstermama96 Fuck up, id rather slit my wrists than listen to him you spa

[Gangstermama96]

@KingMallet well be my guest fucking emo kid -.-

[mrcanibal99]

@KingMallet YOU SUCK!!!

[bvaia]

@KingMallet No you do but you don't hear me complaining.

[JDanK45]

Life seems so pathetic

I wish i could leave it all behind

This canvas chair, this bed,

These walls that fall in on my mind

Hold on for something better

That just drags you through the dirt

Do you just let go or carry on

And try to take the hurt

..some deep shit man..MAIDEN!!!

[APixieKiller]

I like this album just because the awesome way it's done, combining the light intros and such progressivly get heavier, This is albums rght next to their new one, they both combine light ad heavy music styles, AND THEY DO IT WELL!!!!!! =D

[Aljax21]

when i first heard this album i didn't like the sound of the small drum kit , now though i think i works

[evilvon]

forget the blaze/ bruce crap right now

more important, who plays the solo?

i'm thinking that Murray plays the nice melody before the solo and then Gers plays this solo?

[Yousuffering77]

These lyrics are written by Blaze. It's a song tha he lyrically wrote years before join Maiden..

[ShadowOfTheWave]

Some of the best guitar work of all time. The fact that those disgusting slobs at Rolling Stone never honor Maiden but still jerk off to Abbey Road and other half assed pre-pop makes me sick!

[metal4lifeddie]

one of the best off of the album.

[Metalpefki]

Allright I don't blame Blaze for anything he's a prof singer but it's of Iron Maiden's level in my opinion..did anyone expect him to live up to the expectations of bruce?bruce filled di'anno's[who was amazing too]shoes so succesfully..this album is unfairly underated..some songs,for example the sign of the cross,show their actual power and value in rock in rio,sung by bruce..it's way better than virtual XI to be put in the same category..

p.s. i love the guitar melody in the middle of the song!

[carpe1diem]

I agree with many people when they say Bruce is better but disagree when people say Blaze is shit, cus he's bloody awesome! The emotion put through on this song is a great example

[DJXander22]

it's a great song.... l..l_

[Gawroon7]

1:41 - 1:44 - THAT.FUCKS.MY.EYES.OUT.OF.MY.B­ODY. 

[jamesravanal40]

wish virus was on this album

[metal4lifeddie]

@jamesravanal40 I don't. I think the Blaze era was all in all underrated, however Virus is one of the most overrated IM songs ever.

[AnonymousWillDestroy]

Crucify me if you must, but I actually prefer Blaze to Bruce. Don't get me wrong, I love Bruce, but I kinda feel weird about listening to a grown man squeal out lyrics when other people are around.

[Xepher17]

This is My Song... I understand Harris... When you pass trhough bad times, you want to get the fuck out of this life... but there's always second chances... UP THE IRONS FROM SANTIAGO, CHILE!!!

[Mofran56]

@Xepher17 scream for me SANTIAGOOOOOO THE IRON MAIDENNN

[blenfor]

@Xepher17 mine too..greetings from Iquique

[87igorb]

onw of the best

[sawblade666]

FUCK! every song on this album is sooooo slow and boring!!!!

[MaidensWrath666]

Blaze is a great vocalist, he rocks! I love this album alltogether, its so radical but the style is really appealing. Its on the list of my favorite albums next to Virtual XI.

[njemac20790]

one of ma fav albums..great song :D \m/

[tonystark106422]

God... Damn! That's a good song.

[pinksmithfloyd]

y doesnt the current band play this live?

[chiske]

I can barely deal with the massive load of memories this album brings to me. It's amazing how it feels that I go back in time because of the music I hear; so full of emotions and feelings, Iron Maiden really hitted the nail with this release.

[cranberrysauce7]

album is depressing as fuck. gotta love this shit at night time with a cigarette in hand

[cranberrysauce7]

love the mid riff

[lemmingsuicide1234]

It's sad how much i can relate to this

[bajadrums]

Blaze rocks!

[leonbelmont1094]

blaze is a very powerful singer and can go further by his own way.bruce is an awsome solo artist as well but belongs with maiden.

[matarir]

That song is just toooo good,

UP THE IRONS

[frostie]

maiden rocked then, rocks today, and will always f***in rock!!!

[NinjaDragonsrule]

I personally think this is one of there best albums. Im glad blaze got 2 albums because it makes even more variation in styles and sounds over 14 albums.

[pattycaker1508]

@NinjaDragonsrule yea... but blaze ruined the sound of Iron Maiden... i can't think of anyone better at the job of lead vocals than bruce... Iron Maiden (truthfully i think) went away from the ""main media"" when blaze came to sing for them, i would like to hear somebody argue with that...

[NinjaDragonsrule]

One of the best things about Maiden is that they have never cared about media coverage, and make music that means something to them which makes it so much better.

And when you say blaze ruined the sound, that is opinion based.

But you are entitled to your own opinion still.

[Reverentpolytheist]

@NinjaDragonsrule

Yes, Ninja Dragons to rule and you are completely right with what you said. Iron Maiden doesn't care about media coverage or if others like their music, but both those things happen in large quantities anyway.

[MetallicaFan349]

personally my fav maiden album was fear of the dark. its really hard to choose yuor fav maiden album, but its even harder to choose your least fav. i would have to say no prayer for the dying but that had some really good songs on it. what do you guys think?

[SpaceCowboy617]

I like all the maiden albums i have a mp3 player with all there 14 studio songs on but if i had to choose an album it would be Brave New World hands down

[bossinator666]

then better check powerslave again,cause this album is way better^^

my opinion,maiden rules anyway..:)

[SpaceCowboy617]

LOL

[david28175]

yeah brave new world is the best albumn especially dream of mirrors. so powerful!!!

[SpaceCowboy617]

Yes my friend hahaha carnt wait for this new album YEA!!!

[david28175]

@SpaceCowboy617 dude if aiden produce any ore albumns there wont be any room left on the shelf for other bands lol. MAIDEN RULES

[Ads299]

Blaze was maidens best singer!

[pattycaker1508]

@Ads299 Are u tone deaf then??? 'cuz i think blaze was

[SP4LFe]

this album is so underrated, only because there is no bruce in here

[krenier]

this is one of best album but you sp4lfe you say write only because is no here is e big big underrated album

[grubdestroyer]

Don't knock blaze bailey although he was a temporary vocalist he dominated this album

[luxmaiden666]

3:00 - 4:12 mi parte favorita. GRAN CANCION

[andreas117]

IRON MAIDEN KILLERS THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST PIECE OF MIND POWERSLAVE SOMEWHERE IN TIME SEVENTH SON OF A SEVENTH SON NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING FEAR OF THE DARK A REAL DEAD ONE/ LIVE ONE FACTOR X VIRTUAL XI BRAVE NEW WORLD RUNNING FREE N SANCTUARY.. .. And other ones :)

[skateriosh]

esti retardat

[seventhsonshredder]

top 5 maiden albums:

1. Somewhere in Time

2. The X Factor

3. Brave New World

4. Powerslave

5. Piece of Mind

[AxLZ1]

A great song!!!

This album is good

[paulonapolion]

iron maiden live for ever for ever

the best band

[paulonapolion]

iron maiden is the best band of the history

[MrMaidenfan666]

it would be fun if the iron maiden would do these song live whit adrian and bruce next tour

[dapwnage123]

god.. beast is fuckn awsome!@!!! but bruce is better ;).. dont see why everyone hates him

[FrederichSchulz]

This song is only 5.3 minutes, but it lasts longer than most other Maiden songs.

[mrfenderbenderman]

40 seconds is 6 tenths of a minute.....

[FrederichSchulz]

I meant 5.3 as in 5mins, 30 secs.

I felt that was the easiest way to get it across, but I guess not.

[mrfenderbenderman]

cant you see the confusion youve caused!

it will all have to be redone,

all of it

[FrederichSchulz]

I see.

Well good luck with that!

[mak2133]

blaze is a great frontman.but he was "unlucky" to replace a beast like bruce...still,this whole album is awesome although much different than the previous ones.and i cant describe how this song makes me feel.5 stars...cheers

[alkzazar]

I completly agree with you... Steve don't search a Bruce clone and choose good with Blaze... and create a interesting album. The X Factor are a great influence for the next albums of maiden, include the nexts albums with Dickinson return...

[DaveTheFuckingBrave]

i agree, but they didnt make it perfect,

i know it was supposed to sound dark, but sometimes i dont really like the production.

And on some songs blaze just doesnt get it perfectly right (like in the chorus of sign of the cross)

But in most of the songs he is really good.

I also like both blaze albums :)

[TheTinCanHitMan]

yeah i agree with all of that, but now i don't care and just think it's awesome

[BenjaminBregg77]

dude, the chorus of sign of the cross studio version is the best blaze's performance

[60sStarchild]

Blaze was good. This was a fantastic song loved both the X Factor and Virtual XI

[boxford2loco]

1 of the best song with blaze...

[vonlorasteverachel]

Yeah, why do people bash Blaze? I think he's a great vocalist, and I think his voice fit Maiden really well. He's my second favorite Maiden vocalist after Dickinson.

[Dordrius]

It's because he's not Bruce.

That's why.

[rafaelaugustos]

freaking awesome song!!!!!!!!!

Up the Irons!

[reaverwes]

Give Blaze a break folks, Bruce and Blaze are both great vocalists, Why does it always have to be a competition? They're both Iron Maiden.

[urkemy]

fantástico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[dantinez]

ya you cant get any better thatn bruce

[nick12548]

"Hold on for something better, that just drags you through the dirt."

[gawdimir]

Greatest Song. Harris is a Genious!

[mpoukoma]

i first listen this albun in a friend of mine! I was scared of the album cover! But when i listen it , i love it! the darkest album of maiden! Still listen it today.

[RenaissanceCapital]

I remember when I was 16 in 1996, and I bought this album. Great memories. I was really skeptical because I was a big fan of Bruce; however, Blaze totally impressed me. This has become one of my favorite Maiden albums. Maiden has always been a great band in general. I am a fan for life.

[dudebeer36]

@RenaissanceCapital

AMEN MAIDEN BROTHER!!!!!!!

[ZlotvorSRB]

@RenaissanceCapital gosh i wish i could live in 1996 now...

[judasrising12]

I can relate to this song as sad as that sounds. 5*****!

[darktrhone63]

no matter if its Paul Di'Anno, Bruce Dickinson of Blaze Bayley; they all had and made wonderful pieces of art while they were at the helm of one the greatest bands in this fucking universe! they each made their songs go perfectly with their voice.

[navebucketdude]

my 4 favorite maiden albums don't have bruce singing.

[blindnuts666]

Who sing's in this coz it dose not sound like bruce is it janick

[sigudian]

It's Blaze, a former singer of maiden, was there for two studio albums. Probably the most underestimated metal singer of all time, he's really good, but hey Bruce is gold.

[metalasgreg]

it is blaze

[maos2sergy]

Yeah, This album is very significant for Harris, at the time he was getting divorced, it was a sad period in his life, but everyone(especially Dave Murray), gave him strenght to keep playing, that's the reason why X Factor got deep and powerful lyrics!

[robert666090177]

You are right but he would of never of stop playing alright! He was still doing mighty fine....!

Cool up the irons!

[MHTSOPOuLOSSS]

@maos2sergy could you explain to me the reason who made harris sad?

[maos2sergy]

@MHTSOPOuLOSSS at the time that they were recording Steve got divorced, it was so hard for him, he wanted to end with the band, but everyone(especially murray) gave him support to keep playing :D

[andrew899876]

@maos2sergy what do you mean especially murray?

[accurist94]

@MHTSOPOuLOSSS and steves dad died during this album too i think

[converge66]

@accurist94 Nah man, that's Brave New World. The song blood brothers is about Steve's Dad Dying.

[masterL2008]

fantastica cancion

[robert666090177]

i know thats true!! trust me,,, :)

[johnnypeddle]

id like to hear bruce sing this one

[rideon77]

Bruce hasn't the right voice to sing this! This song needs a baritone kind of voice like Blaze.

[JMOJoker]

Even though, I would like him to sing it ^^

UP THE IRONS

[longwayhome617]

Bruce has the right voice for every song...

[metalasgreg]

wow dude i didnt knew that...

[elmetalero89]

The X Factor is the best Iron Maiden album because the songs of the other albums are too commercial. This one on the other hand has a dark and depressive atmosphere like any other album of this band. The only song from this album that I don't like so much is Man on the Edge... it is not as good as the other songs.

[flakeoff102]

every now and then maiden has a commercial album but as far as i know they have never sold out and made a commercial album. Each album is good in its own way

[dundaswest]

3:02- 4:12 is orgasmic...

[51m0nnn]

x factor is album with greatest guitar solos and it's better than some bruce's

[iaro2008]

man i agree with you about those best solos in whole maiden's cd history.

[Seethroughfisheyes]

HERE I AM AGAIN

ON MY OWN

[leemond08]

the x factor is shite, especially blaze bayley he was such a bad time for maiden

[seventhson94]

in all fairness, blaze did very good. maybe not for you. but i think Maiden needed this "down time". to evolve in the future.

[leemond08]

that may be true but it was a terrible down time

[sachamord]

bruce cant sing songs like tath

each one whit his songs

dont bodder

[mrfenderbenderman]

nah people dont realise that bruce left because of there dwindling popularity to start his solo career, no prayer for the dying and fear of the dark were considered poor albums so blaze was left to pick up the pieces but everyone constantly compared him to bruce so despite x factor and virtuall 11 being two of maidens best albums people just werent accustomed to them,

[Ph3L1z14n0]

If someone thinks that No Prayer For The Dying and Fear Of The Dark are "poor" albums then one can certainly arrive to the conclusion that such people do not have a central nervous system

[mrfenderbenderman]

i cant find my comment to see what your replying to, im certianly happy i bought them but in all fairness there is less effort put into them two albums then the previous and latter maiden albums,there is some great songs eg. fear of the dark, afraid to shoot strangers, wasting love, holy smoke but there farther spaced then compared to x factor with nearly every song being great, also bruces raspy singing gets on my nerves after a while,

[Ph3L1z14n0]

Not to be an ass, X-Factor is indeed one of Harris's favorite albums! it has a lot of significance to him, recently i've started to hear it and it's awesome, but somehow the musical composition, the production and the melodies seem a little weaker, so although the feel and mood of the album is incredible, the problem is not only on blaze, as i see it.

[mrfenderbenderman]

yeah i noticed the songs can sometimes feel as if they run together with man on the edge being the sole upbeat track on the album,

[Ph3L1z14n0]

Could be, what annoys me is that Bruce didn't pick 2 AM for live presentations >:-( !!!

[mrfenderbenderman]

yeah or look for the truth, i like bruce but he destroys lord of the flies by singing it even higher than he can and straining his voice like on death on the road,

[Ph3L1z14n0]

Ok you got me there, i think Lord Of The Flies is a little bitty overrated...

[mrfenderbenderman]

well singles usually are rated higher than the other tracks on the album that are superior,

[sachamord]

shuit the fuck up you pig head

[ChinoRojoIronMaiden]

Excelente cancion... Blaze se destaka perfectamente... la intro es parecida a The reincarnation of benjamin breeg... UP THE IRONS AND UP THE X FACTOR AND XI VIRTUAL albums!!!

[LauritaKiske]

yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GORANJAMES2]

one of their best songs

so cool

[Shavoodadjian23]

Duck skin...

what a great song...

My favourite from the x factor,

and my favourite from Maiden!

[stickyriver87]

the x factor's such a depressing album :( steve must've been going through a really hard time at that point...

[TrooperLFC]

prolly the most underrated Maiden album of all times. a fucking dark, eerie masterpiece. right up there with No of Beast, 7th son, Powerslave...

fucking outrageous album

[manelhf]

there's who say 'gers hans't feeling... this solo is pure feeling! I guess so

[ReoccurringDreams]

I love this song, it has great lyrics, and it's different from what they have been doing before.Just one of many excellent songs on x factor.

[aekara05784]

ti komatara gamo ti mpoutana mou

[pilapilao]

Great song...

[kuroganashi]

AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MY Favorite Song , the lyrics are Spectacular and Deep

[liebdiesekunde]

i love this song!

[alwera12]

aamzing! best band in the world!