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Title: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 27, 2009, 09:18:49 AM
It's back! The return of the Iron Maiden thread.

Posts all lists, concerts, whatever!

For me:

Top 5 Albums
1. The Number Of The Beast
2. A Matter Of Life And Death
3. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
4. The Final Frontier
5. Piece Of Mind

Top 20 songs:
*snip*


Maiden shows:
1983-8/27..Iron Maiden, Fastway, Coney Hatch…Cape Cod Coliseum
1985-6/2..Iron Maiden, Accept.. Providence Civic Center
1987..3/30..Iron Maiden, Waysted.. Providence Civic Center
1988..7/17..Iron Maiden, Ace Frehley..Worcester Centrum
1988..7/20..Iron Maiden, Ace Frehley..Providence Civic Center
1991..1/21..Iron Maiden, Anthrax..Brendan Byrne Arena NJ
1991..1/25..Iron Maiden, Anthrax..Providence Civic Center
1992..6/8..Iron Maiden, Dream Theater..The Ritz NYC
1998..7/?..Iron Maiden, Dio..Celberty Theater Phoenix AZ
1999..7/18..Iron Maiden..The Orpheum..Boston
2000..8/20..Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Halford..Tweeter Center Mansfield MA
2008..6/20..Iron Maiden..Tweeter Center Mansfield MA
2011..6/26..Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper..Comcast Center, Mansfield, MA

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on April 27, 2009, 09:21:05 AM
We must mention the new Flight 666 movie that is coming pretty soon. Looks pretty  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on April 27, 2009, 09:25:07 AM
The essential albums, in chronological order

Killers
Piece of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
Brave New World
A Matter of Life and Death
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LudwigVan on April 27, 2009, 09:28:59 AM
My top 5 albums:

1. Number of The Beast
2. Powerslave
3. Piece Of Mind
4. Seventh Son Of a Seventh Son
5. Brave New World
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 27, 2009, 09:29:29 AM
Top 5 albums

1. Powerslave
2. Seventh Son
3. A Matter of Life and Death
4. Somewhere in Time
5. Piece of Mind

Top 5 live albums

1. Beast Over Hammersmith
2. Rock in Rio
3. Death on the Road
4. Live after Death
5. BBC Archives

Top 5 songs

1. Powerslave
2. Sign of the Cross
3. Paschendale
4. Hallowed Be Thy Name
5. Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Can't wait for Flight 666  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on April 27, 2009, 09:31:55 AM
Is Maiden supposed to be releasing an album this year?

It might just be a rumor
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on April 27, 2009, 09:34:35 AM
No, not till next year.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on April 27, 2009, 09:34:59 AM
Concerts:
Oslo Spektrum 2003 (Give Me Ed... 'til I'm Dead Tour)
Oslo Spektrum 2005 (Eddie Rips Up The World Tour)
Valhall (Oslo) 2006 (A Matter Of Life And Death Tour)
Lerkendal stadium (Trondheim) 2008 (Somewhere Back In Time World Tour)

Top 5 albums:
1. Piece of mind
2. Powerslave
3. Killers
4. The number of the beast
5. The X factor

Favorite songs are too many to mention, but Revelations, Children of the damned, Paschendale and Rime of the ancient mariner allways gives me chills.

My favorite band above all! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on April 27, 2009, 09:48:51 AM
One of my Top 10 bands of all time :metal

Top 5 albums:

1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Somewhere In Time
3. Powerslave
4. Piece of Mind
5. The Number of The Beast

Top 5 songs:

1. Aces high
2. The clairvoyant
3. Sea of madness
4. Rime of the ancient mariner
5. Hallowed be thy name
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on April 27, 2009, 09:49:45 AM
I finally found a copy of the original Somewhere In Time, so now I have both originals of my two favorite Maiden albums, the other being Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son.

Top five for me would be:

1. Somewhere In Time
2. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
3. The Number Of The Beast
4. Brave New World
5. Piece Of Mind
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Silent Voice on April 27, 2009, 10:24:57 AM
Love Iron Maiden :D

I saw Flight 666 in th cinema last week, it was awesome ... Nicko is even more hilarious than he usually is  :metal

Top few albums:
Brave New World
Somewhere in Time
Piece of Mind
Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on April 27, 2009, 10:34:37 AM
We must mention the new Flight 666 movie that is coming pretty soon. Looks pretty  :metal
I've been wondering, is this a concert movie? Or what was like being in the tour for IM?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on April 27, 2009, 11:17:16 AM
Fourth favourite band, love what they've done so far. Not a fan of Steve Harris' bass tone, though.

Five favourite albums:

1. Brave New World
2. A Matter Of Life And Death
3. The Number Of The Beast
4. The X Factor
5. Somewhere In Time

Top ten songs:

1. The Legacy
2. Hallowed Be Thy Name
3. Stranger In A Strange Land
4. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate
5. Wrathchild
6. Wasted Years
7. Lord Of Light
8. The Edge Of Darkness
9. Paschendale
10. Cómo Estáis Amigos
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 27, 2009, 12:37:22 PM
World Slavery Tour--03/04//85--Dallas--WASP (backstage)
Somewhere  on Tour--01/24/87--Dallas--Vinnie Vincent??
Fear of the Dark Tour--08/07/92--Dallas--???
The X Factour--03/15/96--Dallas--???
Virtual XI World Tour--7/12/98--Dallas--Dio (113°-front row with a flask of JD)
The Ed Hunter Tour--8/8/99--Dallas--Monster Magnet
Brave New World Tour--9/1/2000--Dallas--Queensryche--Rob Halford
Give me Ed 'til I'm Dead tour--8/13/03--Dallas--Dio, Motörhead
Eddy Rips of the World (Early Days)--08/09/05--Denver, Co--Slipknot
Eddy Rips of the World (Early Days)--08/20/05--San Bernadion, Ca--Ozzfest
Somewhere back in Time--02/09/08--Los Angeles, Ca--Lauren Harris
Somewhere back in Time--05/21/08--Houston, Tx--Lauren Harris
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 27, 2009, 02:56:18 PM
We must mention the new Flight 666 movie that is coming pretty soon. Looks pretty  :metal
I've been wondering, is this a concert movie? Or what was like being in the tour for IM?

I'm going on Thursday.  Yuss.  From what i gather its a doco about the SBIT, interspersed with the setlist from various shows on the first leg.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on April 27, 2009, 03:14:45 PM
The essential albums, in chronological order

Killers
Hell no! I mean, it's decent enough, but nowhere near essential. Their debut is more interesting, more original (at the time) and more influential.

My top 5 (in order):

Powerslave
Brave New World
Seventh Son
Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on April 27, 2009, 03:51:25 PM
Seeing Flight 666 in the cinema was spectacular! The sound and picture quality was incredible and the atmosphere was comparable to that of a Maiden show.

I love them. I grew up listening to them and they've taught me so much about music as well as work ethics and mentality. I have nothing but utter respect for them. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 27, 2009, 03:53:54 PM
Seeing Flight 666 in the cinema was spectacular! The sound and picture quality was incredible and the atmosphere was comparable to that of a Maiden show.

I love them. I grew up listening to them and they've taught me so much about music as well as work ethics and mentality. I have nothing but utter respect for them. :metal

Yes!  I cannot wait to hear Maiden through an awesome cinema sound system!  Will have to go a few times to soak it up methinks.

And yes definately Maiden's (Steve's) work ethic is second to none, true working class heroes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Serpentor on April 28, 2009, 07:53:24 AM
Only seen them live twice, my brother has seen them 12 times and said last year's show at Great Woods during the Somewhere Back In Time show was one of the best.

Top 5 Albums:
1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Somewhere In Time
3. Brave New World
4. Powerslave
5. Number of the Beast
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on April 28, 2009, 01:54:44 PM
3rd favorite band

1. Somewhere in Time
2. Brave New World
3. Powerslave
4. The Number of the Beast
5. Piece of Mind

Top 5 songs is impossible . . .
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on April 28, 2009, 02:09:55 PM
I haven't listened to their albums enough to form a good list, but I will say that Powerslave is very :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 28, 2009, 02:19:18 PM
Top 5 is pretty hard but

1.Live After Death (Powerslave sans filler pretty much.)
2.Somewhere in Time
3.Seventh Son
4.Iron Maiden
5.Brave New World
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dublagent66 on April 28, 2009, 06:47:59 PM
I saw them twice in concert.  SSoaSS and BNW.  Probably the best live band I've ever seen from a sound and production standpoint.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 28, 2009, 06:49:58 PM
Where were you standing/sitting in relation to the stage?  The only time i saw them it was muddy as, i was front and centre.  But agree with production, fanbloodytastic
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dublagent66 on April 28, 2009, 07:05:33 PM
Where were you standing/sitting in relation to the stage?  The only time i saw them it was muddy as, i was front and centre.  But agree with production, fanbloodytastic

At the BNW show, it was outside and we were back pretty far.  It sounded pretty damn good.  I think where you sit has a lot to do with it depending on the venue.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 28, 2009, 07:27:54 PM
Yeah.  I would love to be able to see them a bunch of times and try different seating positions just to get an awesome sound.  But seeing as last time i saw them was their first time here in 16 years, i thought the only reasonable response was to thrash out in the pit. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on April 29, 2009, 02:07:12 PM
Dance of Death has been my favourite album since it came out (2003).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 29, 2009, 09:08:25 PM
Went to see them at:

Ozzfest 2005 during the Early Years Tour at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ (where I live and got to hear Bruce say "Scream for me Holmdel!!!"
AMOLAD Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (it was Continental Airlines arena at that time) in New Jersey.
First Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (had VIP Ga tickets so I was right in front of Dave Murray)
Second Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at Madison Square Garden and won the Heaven Can Wait contest in the fan club to get to come on stage during part of Heaven Can Wait.

Seemed like each time got better as I've seen them.  My favorite band of all time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 29, 2009, 09:22:54 PM
Went to see them at:

Ozzfest 2005 during the Early Years Tour at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ (where I live and got to hear Bruce say "Scream for me Holmdel!!!"
AMOLAD Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (it was Continental Airlines arena at that time) in New Jersey.
First Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (had VIP Ga tickets so I was right in front of Dave Murray)
Second Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at Madison Square Garden and won the Heaven Can Wait contest in the fan club to get to come on stage during part of Heaven Can Wait.

Seemed like each time got better as I've seen them.  My favorite band of all time.
I always wondered how that worked.  Do you get to watch the show from the side stage or do they just round you up before the song?  It also seems like Bruce tries to stay far away during that portion of the show.  Did they warn you not to go near him?  I went backstage to a Maiden show many years ago and he was pretty aloof then. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 30, 2009, 06:34:50 AM
Went to see them at:

Ozzfest 2005 during the Early Years Tour at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ (where I live and got to hear Bruce say "Scream for me Holmdel!!!"
AMOLAD Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (it was Continental Airlines arena at that time) in New Jersey.
First Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (had VIP Ga tickets so I was right in front of Dave Murray)
Second Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at Madison Square Garden and won the Heaven Can Wait contest in the fan club to get to come on stage during part of Heaven Can Wait.

Seemed like each time got better as I've seen them.  My favorite band of all time.
I always wondered how that worked.  Do you get to watch the show from the side stage or do they just round you up before the song?  It also seems like Bruce tries to stay far away during that portion of the show.  Did they warn you not to go near him?  I went backstage to a Maiden show many years ago and he was pretty aloof then. 

Bart, that's awesome! How'd you score that?

When I saw them in Phoenix in '98, Alice Cooper joined them for HCW! I was  :o
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 30, 2009, 08:07:42 AM
I don't recall the details of how, but my cousin was well connected and got me tickets for a lot of shows.  World Slavery just included a couple of passes.  Only Nicko and Bruce came out.  Nicko spent his time drinking Jim Beam and doing drops for Redbeard.  Bruce worked the autograph line and split.  The actual nice guy was Chris Holmes from WASP.  When we got there, we grabbed beers and sat at a table with two hot groupy chicks (the fishnet wearing types).  We were 14 so they were totally out of our league but we didn't care.  Chris Holmes walks in to retrieve them because they were in the wrong meet and greet room.  Stopped and talked cordially with us for a minute.  In retrospect, I think I would have rather had passes to WASP's after show gettogether.  That was probably a much better party. 

One of my biggest regrets to this day is that I didn't get a picture of myself next to the giant mummified head of Eddy.  We went over and checked it out. It was as tall as I was back then.  Being kids, we figured whipping a camera out would have gotten us into trouble. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 30, 2009, 08:23:28 AM
You should've at least gotten pics with the chicks! :lol

That's cool. Chris Holmes was pretty wild. I loved WASP's 1st 3 albums. I kind of lost interest in them after that. They're one of the few 80's bands that I never saw live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 30, 2009, 10:54:51 AM
Went to see them at:

Ozzfest 2005 during the Early Years Tour at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ (where I live and got to hear Bruce say "Scream for me Holmdel!!!"
AMOLAD Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (it was Continental Airlines arena at that time) in New Jersey.
First Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at the Izod Center (had VIP Ga tickets so I was right in front of Dave Murray)
Second Leg of Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008) at Madison Square Garden and won the Heaven Can Wait contest in the fan club to get to come on stage during part of Heaven Can Wait.

Seemed like each time got better as I've seen them.  My favorite band of all time.
I always wondered how that worked.  Do you get to watch the show from the side stage or do they just round you up before the song?  It also seems like Bruce tries to stay far away during that portion of the show.  Did they warn you not to go near him?  I went backstage to a Maiden show many years ago and he was pretty aloof then. 

You meet up on the side of the stage before a certain song and then wait until HCW starts and then some guy leads you to the backstage and opens the curtain to run on at the right time.  We were told to stay by one spot, but Bruce was actually around for this and someone slapped his ass.  I got right next to Steve Harris.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on April 30, 2009, 01:23:04 PM
Slapped his ass? Oh God no.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 02:14:51 PM
Saw Flight 666 last night.  Oh Boy.....

I was smiling in my pants right from the opening punch of Aces High! Hi-Def made it so you could see the sweat dripping off the heads of everyone involved.  So crisp and clear!  So powah!  So energy!!  I HIGHLY reccomend any Maiden fan to check this out, theres only a 1-week run in my city so i'm gonna have to go again in the next week.  Anyone else seen it?  Glorious!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 30, 2009, 02:35:40 PM
Saw Flight 666 last night.  Oh Boy.....

I was smiling in my pants right from the opening punch of Aces High! Hi-Def made it so you could see the sweat dripping off the heads of everyone involved.  So crisp and clear!  So powah!  So energy!!  I HIGHLY reccomend any Maiden fan to check this out, theres only a 1-week run in my city so i'm gonna have to go again in the next week.  Anyone else seen it?  Glorious!
We only got a 1 day run down here.  Regardless, since I was at one of the shows I feel obligated to actually buy this DVD, so that's where my $13 will go; not to Cinemarke.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 02:45:15 PM
Yeah i'll definately be getting the DVD, hopefully there'll be a plethora of extras to enjoy.  But just to experience seeing Maiden on the big screen just seems like such an achievement for the band and not to mention the pure awesome of having your face melted with some awesome music in a place usually reserved soppy romance and cheesy action movies.  But its different for me seeing how slim my chances are of seeing them live on a regular basis.   >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 30, 2009, 02:52:05 PM
Well, I think all that's confirmed is disc 1 documentary, disc 2 show.  So I don't know whether there will be extras or not.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 02:53:57 PM
Well, even if its just the setlist on the second disc i'll be a happy man.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 30, 2009, 03:49:12 PM
I just listened to Brighter Than A Thousand Suns live second night at Stockholm (FM boot).  It is an incredibly amazing song, and even better live.  Does anybody else have that version?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 03:57:03 PM
I've got the download festival boot, its pretty amazing on that.  One of the best songs on that album.  Did anyone see the live at abbey road broadcast?  That was pretty sweet. H's whammy ftw
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 30, 2009, 03:58:14 PM
I've got the download festival boot, its pretty amazing on that.  One of the best songs on that album.  Did anyone see the live at abbey road broadcast?  That was pretty sweet. H's whammy ftw

It's WAAAAY better than the Download festival performance.  Look it up, it shouldn't be too hard.

AMOLAD live + 5 other great songs + very high quality FM boot + Sweden + amazing performance = Awesome
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 04:02:25 PM
Sweetabix, will definately have to.

(FLIGHT 666 SPOILERS AHEAD!!!)
















Hey did anyone notice the mixing session with Kevin and Steve on Flight 666?  AMOLAD had already been released and they were mixing a song off that (cant remember what it was) Maybe theres a live album on the way?  One can dream...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 30, 2009, 04:04:09 PM
I thought someone said it was editing of Longest Day and For the Greater Good of God.

And btw, here are rapidshare links to that boot.  Mods, this is OK right, as its not official?

https://rapidshare.com/files/181166298/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part1.rar
https://rapidshare.com/files/180830339/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part2.rar
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 30, 2009, 04:14:39 PM
GP, is this with the DJ's removed or not? I have it, but the DJ's are still on it. I know there was a version available without them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 30, 2009, 04:17:23 PM
Removed.  I wouldn't set anybody up with bad links!

P.S. If you don't believe me, it says "clean" in the rapidshare link

P.P.S.  Absolutely cracking version of Lord of Light
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 04:20:51 PM
I thought someone said it was editing of Longest Day and For the Greater Good of God.

And btw, here are rapidshare links to that boot.  Mods, this is OK right, as its not official?

https://rapidshare.com/files/181166298/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part1.rar
https://rapidshare.com/files/180830339/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part2.rar


thanks GP.  And i thought the album had been released waay before the tour.  So maybe editing live footage?  I'm gonna watch it again this week, i'll keep a closer eye.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 30, 2009, 04:23:34 PM
I thought someone said it was editing of Longest Day and For the Greater Good of God.

And btw, here are rapidshare links to that boot.  Mods, this is OK right, as its not official?

https://rapidshare.com/files/181166298/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part1.rar
https://rapidshare.com/files/180830339/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part2.rar


thanks GP.  And i thought the album had been released waay before the tour.  So maybe editing live footage?  I'm gonna watch it again this week, i'll keep a closer eye.
Yeah, that's what I heard.  Live editing of Longest Day and FTGGOG.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 30, 2009, 04:25:08 PM
P.S. If you don't believe me, it says "clean" in the rapidshare link

Then I'll grab the upgrade. Thank you!!!!

...and why wouldn't I believe you?? Your word is good here!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 04:26:40 PM
I thought someone said it was editing of Longest Day and For the Greater Good of God.

And btw, here are rapidshare links to that boot.  Mods, this is OK right, as its not official?

https://rapidshare.com/files/181166298/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part1.rar
https://rapidshare.com/files/180830339/Stockholm_18.11.2006_clean.part2.rar




thanks GP.  And i thought the album had been released waay before the tour.  So maybe editing live footage?  I'm gonna watch it again this week, i'll keep a closer eye.
Yeah, that's what I heard.  Live editing of Longest Day and FTGGOG.

Ah sorry dude.

Hope it is!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 30, 2009, 04:56:20 PM
These pics were in the old forum, so I'll get them back in this thread.

I want to dedicate this pic taken at The Ritz on June 8th, 1992 (about an hour after DT played on the same stage!) to Guinea Pig for being so nice to post the link to the Sweden show!

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/Ritz2.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 30, 2009, 05:01:14 PM
If you think that'd make me feel good, you're wrong because now I'm dead set on murdering you out of jealousy  ;D


P.S. Lock your doors




P.P.S. thanks, I like Steve's shirt!



Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 30, 2009, 05:17:00 PM
Saw Flight 666 last night.  Oh Boy.....

I was smiling in my pants right from the opening punch of Aces High! Hi-Def made it so you could see the sweat dripping off the heads of everyone involved.  So crisp and clear!  So powah!  So energy!!  I HIGHLY reccomend any Maiden fan to check this out, theres only a 1-week run in my city so i'm gonna have to go again in the next week.  Anyone else seen it?  Glorious!

I saw it last week in NYC.  Great documentary and as you say, the picture is stunning, the sound is superb (thanks Caveman), and the interviews are great.  I may be buying a blu-ray player for this release.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 30, 2009, 05:25:59 PM
If you think that'd make me feel good, you're wrong because now I'm dead set on murdering you out of jealousy  ;D


P.S. Lock your doors




P.P.S. thanks, I like Steve's shirt!





Yes!  The Zappa shirt.  Awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zoom E on May 01, 2009, 11:14:37 PM
Top 5 albums:

The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden (self-titled)
Piece of Mind
Killers
Seventh Son of A Seventh Son


Concerts:

July 21/82, with Scorpions (headliners)/Girlschool
June 29/83, with Saxon/Fastway
December 9/84, with Twisted Sister
April 26/87, with Waysted
May 30/88, with Guns N Roses
September 20/00, with Queensryche/Halford
June 3/08, with the Lauren Harris Band

All of the above shows were at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on May 02, 2009, 04:11:12 AM
That would have been Dickinson then with QR and Halford would it? Pity they never did the "Trinity" thing as obviously they're still in touch.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Wrath42147 on May 02, 2009, 04:34:24 PM
Somewhere in Time
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Powerslave
Piece of Mind
The Number of the Beast
Brave New World
A Matter of Life and Death
 Dance of Death
No Prayer for the Dying
Fear of the Dark
The X Factor
Iron Maiden
Killers
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 03, 2009, 05:40:20 PM
Saw Flight 666 last night.  Oh Boy.....

I was smiling in my pants right from the opening punch of Aces High! Hi-Def made it so you could see the sweat dripping off the heads of everyone involved.  So crisp and clear!  So powah!  So energy!!  I HIGHLY reccomend any Maiden fan to check this out, theres only a 1-week run in my city so i'm gonna have to go again in the next week.  Anyone else seen it?  Glorious!

I saw it last week in NYC.  Great documentary and as you say, the picture is stunning, the sound is superb (thanks Caveman), and the interviews are great.  I may be buying a blu-ray player for this release.

I'm gonna get a PS3 instead so i can watch Flight 666 and play Ed Hunter at the same time :neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 04, 2009, 05:06:55 AM
Top 5 albums:

The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden (self-titled)
Piece of Mind
Killers
Seventh Son of A Seventh Son


Concerts:

July 21/82, with Scorpions (headliners)/Girlschool
June 29/83, with Saxon/Fastway
December 9/84, with Twisted Sister
April 26/87, with Waysted
May 30/88, with Guns N Roses
September 20/00, with Queensryche/Halford
June 3/08, with the Lauren Harris Band

All of the above shows were at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver



Wow, that 82 show must've been great. Scorps on the Blackout out tour to boot!
Some great shows listed!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on May 04, 2009, 12:06:52 PM
I still can't get into anything outside of Powerslave, Number of the Beast and Brave New World...

Any ideas? :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 04, 2009, 12:23:01 PM
I still can't get into anything outside of Powerslave, Number of the Beast and Brave New World...

Any ideas? :(

Well those three albums have three sort of different sounds to them which is suprising that you don't like the other albums that sound like the ones you listed.

Number of the Beast is similar to Piece of Mind
Powerslave is similar to Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (minus the addition of synths)
Brave New World is similar to Dance of Death and A Matter of Life in Death
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 04, 2009, 01:17:53 PM
I still can't get into anything outside of Powerslave, Number of the Beast and Brave New World...

Any ideas? :(

Stop sucking so hard and appreciate the best metal band in the history of the world  ;D


Well, seriously, try listening to a live release.  I'd suggest Rock in Rio.  Maiden live are far better than what they are in studio, because there's just so much more energy in their songs live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 04, 2009, 01:22:46 PM
Watch Live After Death and make sure you have a pair of clean underwear nearby :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on May 04, 2009, 01:39:38 PM
I still can't get into anything outside of Powerslave, Number of the Beast and Brave New World...

Any ideas? :(

Stop sucking so hard and appreciate the best metal band in the history of the world  ;D


Well, seriously, try listening to a live release.  I'd suggest Rock in Rio.  Maiden live are far better than what they are in studio, because there's just so much more energy in their songs live.

Oh wait, I love that too :D

And is that avatar Dickinson ripping up a sign saying play classics?  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 04, 2009, 01:49:37 PM
I still can't get into anything outside of Powerslave, Number of the Beast and Brave New World...

Any ideas? :(

Stop sucking so hard and appreciate the best metal band in the history of the world  ;D


Well, seriously, try listening to a live release.  I'd suggest Rock in Rio.  Maiden live are far better than what they are in studio, because there's just so much more energy in their songs live.

Oh wait, I love that too :D

And is that avatar Dickinson ripping up a sign saying play classics?  :lol

Yes it is.  ;D Setting someone straight on the A Matter Of Life And Death tour.

Speaking of which, I'd also suggest downloading the bootleg I linked to above.  It showcases Maiden's most recent (and in my opinion, one of their best) album live in its entirety as well as some other great songs.  Also, it shows how awesome an "average" Maiden show is.

As far as studio albums, if you like DT, you should love Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.  Very progressive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on May 04, 2009, 02:04:14 PM
Is it new album year 2009?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 04, 2009, 02:14:50 PM
Is it new album year 2009?

No, summer 2010
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on May 05, 2009, 04:59:27 AM
I hope the next album will be something really special.. AMOLAD was amazing! A top notch album! But kind of kept the same formula as BNW and DOD (The first song is a single.. some rockers, some epics and something a bit different at the end..)
I love that, but i hope they will blow me away so hard that i can't listen to another album for months.. Kind of like when i first picked up Powerslave and Number of the beast..
This next album may be their last! (Steve said that in the past they have said that their 15th album would be their last..) So, i hope they do something so spectacular that it'll leave everyone speachless! (I know they can do it, so i'll hope for this..)
However, if the next album is only as half as good as AMOLAD, it will be good, and i won't be completely dissapointed..
Up the irons! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 05, 2009, 10:19:26 PM
Read somewhere that Adrian is keen for at least a few more albums after the 15th.  He could do a solo album of him shredding backstage and i would buy it
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 06, 2009, 07:12:54 AM
I heard H musing about another album with Bruce.  I'll see if I can find the link
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 06, 2009, 08:00:46 AM
Here it is:

https://www.bravewords.com/news/111774
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on May 06, 2009, 10:21:16 AM
YES! New Maiden album! They certainly did not disappoint with AMOLAD, so they will surely not disappoint with this new album. Some synth action a'la Seventh Son would be nice  :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 06, 2009, 12:22:28 PM
Yea, I read on the maiden fan club forum that Steve said they idea of only doing 15 albums is out the window now.  They are probably going to keep going as long as thier bodies can handle it and the fans keep buying it.  This makes me very happy since its crazy to think that Maiden are hitting thier peak 25 years after they hit thier peak.  They have to keep going now.

As for Bruce and Adrian, Bruce said a long time ago he wanted to do another solo album, but nothing came of it.  Probably due to the resurgance of Maiden.  I would love another album though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on May 06, 2009, 01:45:57 PM
I say Flight 666 last night (a few of the theaters around here finally got around to showing it). Fucking awesome! Anyone who likes Maiden should see it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 06, 2009, 01:58:37 PM
I say Flight 666 last night (a few of the theaters around here finally got around to showing it). Fucking awesome! Anyone who likes Maiden should see it.

Wisdom right here, I saw it for the second time last night and it was still very amazing (and funnier the second time around!)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 06, 2009, 02:30:55 PM
It's been said before, but I cannot wait for this DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 06, 2009, 02:32:00 PM
Yeah man!!  May 25th! :metal  I'm so pumped to see the full concert videos.  Amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 06, 2009, 02:35:38 PM
May 25th? I thought it was in June.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 06, 2009, 02:38:25 PM
Huh?  I got a flyer from the cinema last night saying it was 25th of May, and preorders are a go-go.  I better check now you've put this poison in my mind :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 06, 2009, 03:47:29 PM
Yep just checked the flyer, 25th of May its released in NZ.  SWEEEEEEEEET!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 07, 2009, 07:04:39 AM
June 9th in NA.

But at least it's on my birthday  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 07, 2009, 09:35:02 AM
June 9th in NA.

But at least it's on my birthday  ;D

Yeah, that's what I thought.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 07, 2009, 12:08:55 PM
Yea, I can't wait for this release.  I will be buying the DVD and CD.  I am even contemplating getting a BD version for a future purchase of a BD player.  I may just have to settle for the DVD now though.  The concert footage should be awesome, it wasn't edited by Harris like RiR or DOTR so it will be a lot easier to watch.   Also I was at the NJ show where they played Rime on the DVD so Im hoping I can see myself since I was right by the barrier, and it was also the best song they played on that tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 07, 2009, 02:00:48 PM
I get Hallowed from the show I went to  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 14, 2009, 07:51:03 PM
Okay so, Top 2 songs from every album (i'm gonna include LAD, RiR and DOTR because, well, they're good.)

Iron Maiden – Phantom of the Opera, Prowler

Killers – Murders in the Rue Morgue, Prodigal Son

Number of the Beast – Total Eclipse, Hallowed Be Thy Name

Piece of Mind – Where Eagles Dare, To Tame a Land

Powerslave – Aces High, 2 Minutes to Midnight

Live After Death – Revelations, Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Somewhere in Time – This is tough, Wasted Years, Stranger in a Strange Land (or Alexander and Sea of Madness depending on mood.)

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son – Evil That Men Do, Infinite Dreams

No Prayer for the Dying – No Prayer for the Dying, Public Enema No 1

Fear of the Dark – Fear of the Dark, Afraid to Shoot Strangers

The X Factor – Edge of Darkness, Lord of the Flies

Virtual XI – Futureal, Clansman

Brave New World – The Fallen Angel, Wickerman

Rock in Rio – Sign of the Cross, Dream of Mirrors

Dance of Death – Gates of Tomorrow, No More Lies

Death on the Road – Paschendale, Dance of Death

A Matter of Life and Death – For the Greater Good of God, Brighter Than a Thousand Suns

 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on May 14, 2009, 08:01:07 PM
I see A Matter of Life and Death pretty high in a lot of people's list's. Do most people really think it's that good? For a Maiden album I think it's pretty mediocre.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 14, 2009, 08:02:36 PM
Iron Maiden – Phantom of the Opera, Prowler

Killers – Another Life, Drifter

Number of the Beast –  Hallowed Be Thy Name, 22 Acacia Avenue

Piece of Mind – Where Eagles Dare, Die With Your Boots On

Powerslave – Powerslave, The Duelist

Live After Death – Revelations, Flight Of Icarus

Somewhere in Time –  Caught Somewhere In Time, Stanger In A Strange Land

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son –   Infinite Dreams, Seventh Son

No Prayer for the Dying – No Prayer for the Dying, Public Enema No 1

Fear of the Dark – Fear of the Dark, Fear Is The Key

The X Factor – Sign Of The Cross, 2 AM

Virtual XI –  Clansman, Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger

Brave New World – Thin Line Between Love And Hate, The Nomad

Rock in Rio – Sign of the Cross, The Clansmen

Dance of Death – Paschendale, Monteseguer

Death on the Road –  Dance of Death, Brave New World

A Matter of Life and Death – For the Greater Good of God, Lord Of Light

Thanks Sneak!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 14, 2009, 08:06:26 PM
I see A Matter of Life and Death pretty high in a lot of people's list's. Do most people really think it's that good? For a Maiden album I think it's pretty mediocre.

Its taken me a while to get into it too.  I think it just clicks for some people,  I thought it was just too different from their older stuff for a long time but I've grown to love it.  I just find it amazing that a band that were seemingly on their last legs creatively could come out with something as unexpected as AMOLAD
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 14, 2009, 08:08:33 PM
@ TAC:  Ahh, The Nomad!!  My brother and I had a bit of a debate about that one.  I do agree that the solo section is mean and I like that the solos are microcosms of each guitarists playing style.  But the whole egyptian thing is a bit over done in my mind :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 14, 2009, 08:09:45 PM
I see A Matter of Life and Death pretty high in a lot of people's list's. Do most people really think it's that good? For a Maiden album I think it's pretty mediocre.
G, what do you consider their best work?

I find AMOLAD extremely heavy, thoughtful, and surprising. This band is getting better. Since Bruce has returned, I really don't think they've put out a 3 album run, even in their prime, and rivals BNW,DOD, and AMOLAD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 14, 2009, 08:12:14 PM
@ TAC:  Ahh, The Nomad!!  My brother and I had a bit of a debate about that one.  I do agree that the solo section is mean and I like that the solos are microcosms of each guitarists playing style.  But the whole egyptian thing is a bit over done in my mind :lol
I've always loved that song. I really don't equate it with an Egyptian feel, which might be overlooking it on my part.  My only gripe is how it transitions back into the last verse from that long instrumental piece. I think it really needed something a little more bombastic right there, Bruce is great on the chorus, and it just has a trance inducing pace to it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 14, 2009, 08:14:55 PM
@ TAC:  Ahh, The Nomad!!  My brother and I had a bit of a debate about that one.  I do agree that the solo section is mean and I like that the solos are microcosms of each guitarists playing style.  But the whole egyptian thing is a bit over done in my mind :lol
I've always loved that song. I really don't equate it with an Egyptian feel, which might be overlooking it on my part.  My only gripe is how it transitions back into the last verse from that long instrumental piece. I think it really needed something a little more bombastic right there, Bruce is great on the chorus, and it just has a trance inducing pace to it.

Yeah, the lyrics on that last verse are pretty captain cheese too haha. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 14, 2009, 08:18:56 PM
You're the rider so mysterious!!!!!!!! :metal

You might be right :lol

Nah, I love it though!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 14, 2009, 08:26:55 PM
Nomad = great

Though, I think it was a big missed opportunity to hear some bluesy solos from the Three Amigos in the quiet instrumental.  H especially. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Pocket Fulla Shells on May 15, 2009, 01:14:58 PM
I havn't got too many maiden albums, inspite of the fact that they're one of my fav bands. Though Powerslave, A brave new world, and A matter of life and death were brilliant albums
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on May 15, 2009, 05:26:25 PM
@ TAC:  Ahh, The Nomad!!  My brother and I had a bit of a debate about that one.  I do agree that the solo section is mean and I like that the solos are microcosms of each guitarists playing style.  But the whole egyptian thing is a bit over done in my mind :lol
I've always loved that song. I really don't equate it with an Egyptian feel, which might be overlooking it on my part.  My only gripe is how it transitions back into the last verse from that long instrumental piece. I think it really needed something a little more bombastic right there, Bruce is great on the chorus, and it just has a trance inducing pace to it.

Harris said it was a "Lawrence of Arabia" kind of feel he was aiming for.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 19, 2009, 03:26:32 PM
I just uploaded a pro shot video to Youtube of Iron Maiden's concert in Santiago in 2009.  Although the TV broadcast edited out some bits (including the end of the concert  :facepalm:) overall it is a great show, and one of the best I've seen.

https://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BFCF78FE9CE5FD16
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 20, 2009, 10:23:13 AM
I see A Matter of Life and Death pretty high in a lot of people's list's. Do most people really think it's that good? For a Maiden album I think it's pretty mediocre.

Its taken me a while to get into it too.  I think it just clicks for some people,  I thought it was just too different from their older stuff for a long time but I've grown to love it.  I just find it amazing that a band that were seemingly on their last legs creatively could come out with something as unexpected as AMOLAD

I dont really agree with this.  They started going towards a more progressive style during the X Factor and continued doing things a bit differently since then.  BNW and DOD were both different than Maiden w/ Bruce albums before that and AMOLAD was just a continuation of what they were moving towards.  The Legacy is one of Maiden's best songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 20, 2009, 10:26:32 AM
They are a band that is getting better musically with age.  They certainly embrace and make the most of their past, but the quality of their studio albums is rising. They are anything but sailing into the subset.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 20, 2009, 02:28:04 PM
I see A Matter of Life and Death pretty high in a lot of people's list's. Do most people really think it's that good? For a Maiden album I think it's pretty mediocre.

Its taken me a while to get into it too.  I think it just clicks for some people,  I thought it was just too different from their older stuff for a long time but I've grown to love it.  I just find it amazing that a band that were seemingly on their last legs creatively could come out with something as unexpected as AMOLAD

I dont really agree with this.  They started going towards a more progressive style during the X Factor and continued doing things a bit differently since then.  BNW and DOD were both different than Maiden w/ Bruce albums before that and AMOLAD was just a continuation of what they were moving towards.  The Legacy is one of Maiden's best songs.

You're absolutely right, I'll retract that statement right now. :lol  Should've worded it better.  I really do not know what I was trying to say.  BAH
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 20, 2009, 02:30:55 PM
WOOO! My copy of Flight 666 has been dispatched! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 20, 2009, 02:32:54 PM
How so?  I thought it wasnt released til 25th?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 20, 2009, 02:35:09 PM
Suppliers have them in stock, so they dispatched straight away. Should have it by the weekend hopefully.

EDIT - Holy crap, I've also just realised that it's released on World Towel Day. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 21, 2009, 11:02:36 AM
You are lucky, here in the USA, we have to wait till June 9th.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 21, 2009, 03:15:36 PM
Yeah but you guys get all the good concerts.  Had to wait 16 years to see Maiden in NZ because 'oh no shame we live in de ass of de worrld.'
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 23, 2009, 09:43:45 AM
It arrived this morning! :D

Watching the 2nd disc at the moment and on the middle bit of heaven can wait. Nicko really seems to be improving with age. :metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on May 23, 2009, 01:32:45 PM
I got SSOASS and SIT, all I gotta say is :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 23, 2009, 02:39:32 PM
I got SSOASS and SIT, all I gotta say is :metal :metal :metal

I've been meaning to ask you how you made out with those.
I remember when SiT came out, I thought it was great and was my favorite album of theirs at the time. Caught Somewhere In Time still ranks in my Maiden Top 3. It's really a shame they didn't bust it out for the Back In Time tour.

7th Son just has such a classy feel. I love Infinite Dreams. For me, The Prophecy is a very overlooked song. It's certainly not a top tier Maiden song, but Bruce is great in it.

Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age. The whole band is. That's what's amazing about them. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on May 23, 2009, 02:42:06 PM
Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age.
If only Lars could do the same...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 23, 2009, 03:01:00 PM
Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age.
If only Lars could do the same...

Makes you appreciate Dave Lombardo and Charlie Benante!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on May 23, 2009, 03:26:38 PM
Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age.
If only Lars could do the same...

Makes you appreciate Dave Lombardo and Charlie Benante!
I've always appreciated them. I always thought they are way better than Lars.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 23, 2009, 03:29:18 PM
I love Charlie's bit on MP's In Constant Motion DVD. Easily the best of the 3 drummers featured. When Charlie busts out 6:00, it's priceless.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on May 23, 2009, 03:32:17 PM
I love Charlie's bit on MP's In Constant Motion DVD. Easily the best of the 3 drummers featured. When Charlie busts out 6:00, it's priceless.
Richard Christy was awesome as well.

He did Hot for Teacher flawlessly!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 24, 2009, 12:30:59 PM
Niko's best drumming was on AMOLAD, so yeah, he is definitely improving with age.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zeltar on May 24, 2009, 12:52:32 PM
Am I the only Maiden fan that thinks Sanctuary and Wrathchild are overrated as hell?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 24, 2009, 12:54:56 PM
Am I the only Maiden fan that thinks Sanctuary and Wrathchild are overrated as hell?

No.  Great songs, but IMO not worthy of the amount of times they get played live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on May 24, 2009, 03:37:28 PM
I find The Ides Of March/Wrathchild one of the best combined openers. Plus, Wrathchild wipes the floor with Sanctuary.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 24, 2009, 03:41:27 PM
IMO, Ides of March works better as the intro to Murders In The Rue Morgue like on the 82 tour and 2005 tour. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 24, 2009, 03:41:57 PM
I find The Ides Of March/Wrathchild one of the best combined openers. Plus, Wrathchild wipes the floor with Sanctuary.
IMO, Ides of March works better as the intro to Murders In The Rue Morgue like on the 82 tour and 2005 tour. :metal

QFT
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RealityDream on May 24, 2009, 03:44:44 PM
I really need to get more Maiden. So far, I have A Matter of Life and Death, Brave New World, and A Number Of The Beast. They just have so many albums, it's hard to have enough money to spend on them (also considering all the new releases this year.)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 25, 2009, 06:24:39 AM
I really need to get more Maiden. So far, I have A Matter of Life and Death, Brave New World, and A Number Of The Beast. They just have so many albums, it's hard to have enough money to spend on them (also considering all the new releases this year.)

Well, you've got 3 of their best so you've done a good job so far. I'd fill out their 80's prime years next.
Your next purchase should be:
Piece Of Mind

Then get..
Seventh Son
Powerslave
Somewhere In Time

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on May 25, 2009, 06:31:13 AM
Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age.
If only Lars could do the same...

Man, I can't believe your talking about Lars.  My wife yesterday while we were driving in my car heard one of the newer songs from Death Magnetic and she said, "Lars has never progressed as a drummer. I don't like his style".  How weird is it they you guys we're having a conversation about the same thing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 25, 2009, 07:19:26 AM
Not very, considering that it's true enough. I'm sure there's many others having the same conversation right now all over the world. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 25, 2009, 07:55:16 AM
Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age.
If only Lars could do the same...

Man, I can't believe your talking about Lars.  My wife yesterday while we were driving in my car heard one of the newer songs from Death Magnetic and she said, "Lars has never progressed as a drummer. I don't like his style".  How weird is it they you guys we're having a conversation about the same thing.
About as weird as your wife talking about it! :lol
Good for you!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on May 25, 2009, 08:15:09 AM
Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age.
If only Lars could do the same...

Man, I can't believe your talking about Lars.  My wife yesterday while we were driving in my car heard one of the newer songs from Death Magnetic and she said, "Lars has never progressed as a drummer. I don't like his style".  How weird is it they you guys we're having a conversation about the same thing.
About as weird as your wife talking about it! :lol
Good for you!!

TAC, my wife is more of a metalhead than myself.  It was her solace as a kid to get away from her family(That's a whole different story).
On a side note. I was over my mothers yesterday and pulled out and old Aces High Picture Album with Eddie in a Cockpit of an areoplane being shot at. Do you have this picture disk?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 25, 2009, 08:42:50 AM
It'd be the Aces High single from 1984.

They were selling t-shirts of it the last tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 25, 2009, 08:49:11 AM
Nicko really seems to be improving with age.

Nicko IS improving with age.
If only Lars could do the same...

Man, I can't believe your talking about Lars.  My wife yesterday while we were driving in my car heard one of the newer songs from Death Magnetic and she said, "Lars has never progressed as a drummer. I don't like his style".  How weird is it they you guys we're having a conversation about the same thing.
About as weird as your wife talking about it! :lol
Good for you!!

TAC, my wife is more of a metalhead than myself.  It was her solace as a kid to get away from her family(That's a whole different story).
On a side note. I was over my mothers yesterday and pulled out and old Aces High Picture Album with Eddie in a Cockpit of an areoplane being shot at. Do you have this picture disk?

I believe I do. I KNOW I have the picture discs from the 7th Son singles. B-sides FTW!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on May 25, 2009, 01:31:53 PM
Flight 666 will premiere on Paladia on June 6th.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 25, 2009, 03:32:28 PM
Flight 666 will premiere on Paladia on June 6th.  :metal

In theaters? Its being released on DVD on that date here in the USA.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 25, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Was released yesterday here.  Gotta wait til payday tommorow though :eyebrows:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 01, 2009, 02:18:57 PM
My dad just emailed me saying he pre-ordered Flight 666 :victorydance:

I introduced him to Maiden a few weeks ago (he's a prog head/snob), and he's been a rabid fan ever since. He can't get enough!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 01, 2009, 02:21:24 PM
Ha!  Awesome!  I've had the soundtrack to F666 on repeat in the car since i got it, so good.  Faces will melt.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 01, 2009, 02:50:32 PM
Out of curiosity, is the concert footage in Fl666 directed by Ari again?  I have to re-up my phenobarbital to watch his concert videos. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 01, 2009, 04:05:45 PM
No, thankfully he had no hand in any of the editing or direction. :D

Death on the Road made my eyes bleed and the only live video I have with no strobing but still has epilepsy warnings at the start. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 01, 2009, 06:32:14 PM
 :lol

So true!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 01, 2009, 07:36:04 PM
MP has spoiled us.  Nobody directs concert videos as well as he does.  Absolutely perfect, every time. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: blackngold29 on June 01, 2009, 10:34:21 PM
After hearing the DT cover of Maiden, I want more. Best first album?

Also not surprised that the new DVD is getting good reviews as Sam Dunn is an excellent director.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 01, 2009, 11:18:02 PM
Ha!  Awesome!  I've had the soundtrack to F666 on repeat in the car since i got it, so good.  Faces will melt.

The soundtrack is fantastic.  Maybe too early for me since I haven't listened to it more than a couple times, but it may be the best live album to listen to by Maiden.  The sound is fantastic and some of the old songs with the 3 guitars sound much better than they did on RiR and DOTR.  Also ROTAM being played is like icing on the cake. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2009, 05:45:28 AM
Ha!  Awesome!  I've had the soundtrack to F666 on repeat in the car since i got it, so good.  Faces will melt.

The soundtrack is fantastic.  Maybe too early for me since I haven't listened to it more than a couple times, but it may be the best live album to listen to by Maiden.  The sound is fantastic and some of the old songs with the 3 guitars sound much better than they did on RiR and DOTR.  Also ROTAM being played is like icing on the cake. 
I wasn't actually planning on getting the CD. Maybe I will. I wish Phantom and Children were included.
Death On The Road is pretty damn good, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 02, 2009, 09:55:56 AM
It's worth it only for H's singing on Wasted Years
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 02, 2009, 12:00:29 PM
It seems there is a little bit of synth added to Powerslave and the added quitar on Rime sounds fantastic. 

I bought a Blu-Ray player (an Insignia (the Best Buy Brand) since it was on sale from 200 to 120 and then I got 15 bucks off from coupons so I got a good deal and I really wanted Flight 666 on Blu-Ray since it looked so great in theater, I couldn't lower the quality on it.  One more week for it to come out here in the USA.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 02, 2009, 02:12:33 PM
It's worth it only for H's singing on Wasted Years

THIS!  And a massive solo to boot.

Ha!  Awesome!  I've had the soundtrack to F666 on repeat in the car since i got it, so good.  Faces will melt.

The soundtrack is fantastic.  Maybe too early for me since I haven't listened to it more than a couple times, but it may be the best live album to listen to by Maiden.  The sound is fantastic and some of the old songs with the 3 guitars sound much better than they did on RiR and DOTR.  Also ROTAM being played is like icing on the cake. 
I wasn't actually planning on getting the CD. Maybe I will. I wish Phantom and Children were included.
Death On The Road is pretty damn good, though.

Yeah I wish they had chucked those two on, they were amazing in concert.  H's twin neck Jackson FTW.

 I agree with Cram though, they guys sound like they have found their niche with the old songs in regards to the triple guitar thing, its brilliant.  There are some parts that make me cringe (like, everyone playing the clean Am-F-C progression in Revelations)  but then there are parts of brilliance like the three-part harmonies in Rime and after Jans solo in Revelations.  Boy oh boy does it deliver :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on June 06, 2009, 07:56:58 PM
Flight 666 is on Palladia right now!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 06, 2009, 09:35:39 PM
Flight 666 is on Palladia right now!  :metal

Seriously?  I missed it!  Damn!  Hope it comes on again...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 06, 2009, 09:48:38 PM
Flight 666 on VH1 classic in twelve minutes :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on June 06, 2009, 09:58:28 PM
i don't know about vh1 but palladia has amazing surround, it's like being at the concerts.


ps. it restarted.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 07, 2009, 06:59:00 AM
Somebody mentioned about three guitars playing Revelations in unison, what should they have done?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2009, 01:46:13 PM
Somebody mentioned about three guitars playing Revelations in unison, what should they have done?

That is what the should have done and they did it well.

I watched the Flight 666 documentary on Palladia last night with my buddies since the hockey game was pretty bad.  My one buddy who likes Maiden, but never really got into them, really enjoyed it which made me very happy.  The whole show was fantastic and the showing on Palladia (even though there were sooo many commercials and they were all the same) was really fantastic in HD.  Really awesome to see Maiden get great exposure on television in the USA.  Really pumped to get the Blu-Ray on Tuesday.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on June 07, 2009, 04:26:08 PM
somewhere back in time on now at palladia.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2009, 04:47:52 PM
Somebody mentioned about three guitars playing Revelations in unison, what should they have done?

I suppose one of them could've had a rest or something :lol  I dont see the point in them all playing that passage, there must be a hefty amount of editing going on to make it sound like less of a mess.  For example, after watching the Wasted Years clip on the F666 dvd you can see Jan is playing the intro lick along with H, but you really cant hear his guitar at all... and after hearing the mess that is the 'unison' during H's Trooper solo I'm kinda glad WY is mixed that way.  I'm not bashing or anything, I love Maiden and always have but the triple guitar thing gets a little cluttered when its not used right, IMO.  I realise that the older songs were not written with 3 guitars in mind so theres gotta be some kind of clash.  But songs like Rime and Wrathchild (where H plays drop d) are reworked excellently for the 3 guitars, as well as the new stuff (Brave New World, Ghost of the Navigator etc.)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 07, 2009, 06:20:55 PM
So Flight 666 in HD and surround sound is pretty badass.  I'm going to have to get the DVD now or something...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2009, 07:40:16 PM
Somebody mentioned about three guitars playing Revelations in unison, what should they have done?

I suppose one of them could've had a rest or something :lol  I dont see the point in them all playing that passage, there must be a hefty amount of editing going on to make it sound like less of a mess.  For example, after watching the Wasted Years clip on the F666 dvd you can see Jan is playing the intro lick along with H, but you really cant hear his guitar at all... and after hearing the mess that is the 'unison' during H's Trooper solo I'm kinda glad WY is mixed that way.  I'm not bashing or anything, I love Maiden and always have but the triple guitar thing gets a little cluttered when its not used right, IMO.  I realise that the older songs were not written with 3 guitars in mind so theres gotta be some kind of clash.  But songs like Rime and Wrathchild (where H plays drop d) are reworked excellently for the 3 guitars, as well as the new stuff (Brave New World, Ghost of the Navigator etc.)

I always thought that older songs from RiR and DOTR did not sound like they had 3 guitars on them, and probably for the reasons you state, but I felt like I could hear three guitars more clearly and they sounded better on the songs played on F666, which is what makes me really like this live album more than the previous releases.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 09, 2009, 11:59:20 AM
bump since today is the release of Flight 666 on CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray in the USA today.  Heading to Best Buy soon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 09, 2009, 02:13:55 PM
Ahhh, enjoy it!  We got it on the 23rd of May or something.  Pwnage.

(Fun editing blooper if you watch H's tshirt during Wasted Years :tup)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 09, 2009, 03:57:52 PM
Got the CD today :metal

No DVD, apparently my dad didn't order it, but it's recorded on my DVR
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 10, 2009, 12:11:01 AM
Got the CD today :metal

No DVD, apparently my dad didn't order it, but it's recorded on my DVR

Bought it today at best buy for $14.99, which is a great price for a Blu-Ray disc.  The DVD and CD were $11.99 each which are also a great prices.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2009, 08:46:27 AM
Just picked up the CD and DVD of Flight 666. I started with Powerslave. That ever so slightly drawn out ending reminded me of being at the concert. I really felt when they played that ending, it really charged up the show another notch. It was a subtle but brilliant move, timed in the set.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 10, 2009, 09:21:25 AM
Documentary and concert were both pretty awesome, watched it yesterday.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 10, 2009, 09:43:55 AM
Recorded concert and doc on Palladia, but will be buying the DVD anyway.  I can't say how awesome they both are quite enough times.  Also: Iron Maiden track pack for people who play Rock Band!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2009, 12:19:08 PM
The footage from Columbia has to be seen to be believed!

I had to wipe MY eyes after watching that dude with the drumstick after the show.

WOW!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on June 10, 2009, 12:53:17 PM
I was just listening to Hallowed Be Thy Name and it struck me how epic the song is. How Dickinson holds that first note for /ages/ at the start is just the beginning  :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 10, 2009, 01:00:32 PM
I fucking loved the Mexico footage. I was at that concert and it was absolutely stellar. I love how the guy that was selling that figure to Nikko tried to get 350 dollars for it, they are worth 10 dollars at much.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on June 10, 2009, 02:34:47 PM
I'm on Flight 666 (very small)

Edit:
(https://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Scard_02/atmaiden.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 10, 2009, 02:56:44 PM
I fucking loved the Mexico footage. I was at that concert and it was absolutely stellar. I love how the guy that was selling that figure to Nikko tried to get 350 dollars for it, they are worth 10 dollars at much.  :lol

There are so many good lols in this movie, especially second time around.  My favourite is the Costa Rica (?) guy "Aww, Iron Maiden, wouldnt it be great to see these guys live!?  But wait, aww no, shame, we live in de ass of de world."

:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Bandit Manatee on June 10, 2009, 03:42:18 PM
The Japanese girl who wanted to be Steve's daughter was pretty great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 10, 2009, 03:46:07 PM
The footage from Columbia has to be seen to be believed!

I had to wipe MY eyes after watching that dude with the drumstick after the show.

WOW!!

Honestly my favorite scene in the movie.  Also, Steve Harris' daughters are incredibly attractive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 10, 2009, 03:46:33 PM
The Japanese girl who wanted to be Steve's daughter was pretty great.

"Stay Heavy"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 11, 2009, 05:15:40 AM
  we live in de ass of de world."

:lol

Yes! I was laughing out loud at that. A classic line!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: weirdharold2112 on June 11, 2009, 05:39:35 AM
Received the Flight 666 DVD in the mail this week, although it might be a little while before I can get around to watching it.

Top 5 Favorite Maiden albums
1. The Number of the Beast
2. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
3. Somewhere in Time
4. Piece of Mind
5. A Matter of Life and Death

BTW, Maiden is slotted behind Rush & then Dream Theater at #3 on my All-Time list.

Not sure I can actually rank my favorite Maiden songs, but here are some of them in random order:
Wasted Years
Run to the Hills
The Clansman
The Evil That Men Do
The Trooper
2 Minutes to Midnight
Murders in the Rue Morgue
The Prisoner
Phantom of the Opera
Prodigal Son
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
Childhood's End
Montsegur
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Flight of Icarus
Remember Tomorrow

Hmm.  Guess I know whose catalog I'll be going through at work today.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 11, 2009, 06:55:17 AM
There was a short interview with Dickinson in my local paper today, and I went  :o because I've never seen Iron Maiden mentioned, ever, in it.  Or any metal for that matter.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Genowyn on June 11, 2009, 07:54:33 AM
I'm on Flight 666 (very small)

Edit:
*snip*

I was also at the show but I can't be bothered to try to find myself in the video, I'm probably somewhere in that screenshot, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ShadowWalker on June 11, 2009, 09:17:45 AM
The soundtrack is fantastic.  Maybe too early for me since I haven't listened to it more than a couple times, but it may be the best live album to listen to by Maiden.  The sound is fantastic and some of the old songs with the 3 guitars sound much better than they did on RiR and DOTR.  Also ROTAM being played is like icing on the cake. 

At best, it will probably come in at 3 or 4 for me. It currently is four but it could overtake Beast Over Hammersmith over time.

My biggest complaint is the fact that the CD is not edited to sound like a complete show. It really irritates me to no end that the audience fades in and out between songs. I understand and have no issues with how it is done on the DVD, but the CD should have been tweaked to give it the flow of a full show. Sure it will sound odd when he references different cities, but it would flow a lot better as a live album (Tesla did this with their RePlugged Live, with the stage banter referencing different cites at times, but it still was edited to sound like one concert).

As for where this ranks on the Maiden Live CD Release list:

1 - Live After Death (still number one - this CD will be hard to top in its full 20-song glory, including the original five Hammersmith tracks and the 3 songs on the Castle Records re-release: Murders in the Rue Morgue, Sanctuary and Losfer Words)
2 - Rock n Rio
3 - Beast Over Hammersmith
4 - Flight 666
5 - Live at the BBC
6 - A Real Live/Dead One
7 - Maiden Japan
8 - Death On The Road

(not ranked is Live at Donnington simply because I don't have it, but I suspect it will fall around ARL/DO)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 11, 2009, 11:01:27 AM
Beast Over Hammersmith isnt a full concert though unless you have something I don't have.  I think Bruce sounds so much better now than he did in that concert.

The best would be between RiR and F666 for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ShadowWalker on June 11, 2009, 11:26:41 AM
Beast Over Hammersmith isnt a full concert though unless you have something I don't have.  I think Bruce sounds so much better now than he did in that concert.

The best would be between RiR and F666 for me.

The 2CD set that came in the Eddie's Casket box set is the full concert if I am not mistaken. If it is not, what exactly is missing?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 11, 2009, 01:15:29 PM
Tough to see Death On The Road ranked last though. I love that album!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 11, 2009, 03:16:24 PM
I didnt realise how bad Bruce's voice is on LAD till recently.  So glad he got BETTER with age.  What a legend.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 13, 2009, 10:37:29 AM
Beast Over Hammersmith isnt a full concert though unless you have something I don't have.  I think Bruce sounds so much better now than he did in that concert.

The best would be between RiR and F666 for me.

The 2CD set that came in the Eddie's Casket box set is the full concert if I am not mistaken. If it is not, what exactly is missing?

Oh yea, I have that.  For some reason I was thinking of DVDs, not CDs.  Only part of BOH is on the early years DVD.  And yes, that whole concert is amazing, but I still think Bruce's vocals are much better now. I wish they released an Early Years Tour DVD/CD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 14, 2009, 08:07:56 PM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 15, 2009, 08:05:14 AM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Lord of Light solo ftw
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 15, 2009, 08:43:21 AM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 15, 2009, 02:39:07 PM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.

Thats a given.  Cant really think of a 'bad' Nicko album.  Maybe some spots in RiR but that probably doesnt count
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 15, 2009, 05:56:13 PM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.

Thats a given.  Cant really think of a 'bad' Nicko album.  Maybe some spots in RiR but that probably doesnt count

I would say Live After Death.  On the video he's on but on the album he's all over the place, screwing up a bunch of fills.

What spots in RiR are you talking about?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 15, 2009, 05:59:25 PM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.

Thats a given.  Cant really think of a 'bad' Nicko album.  Maybe some spots in RiR but that probably doesnt count

I would say Live After Death.  On the video he's on but on the album he's all over the place, screwing up a bunch of fills.

What spots in RiR are you talking about?

The end of NOTB is pretty sloppy.  And the random hi hat mash during the 2 mins intro.  Out of time coming in to Ghost of the Navigator.  Not much, I know.  Also I dont really like how his snare goes all St Anger-ey near the end.

I'm clutching at straws here. :lol 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2009, 07:59:35 AM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.

Thats a given.  Cant really think of a 'bad' Nicko album.  Maybe some spots in RiR but that probably doesnt count

What about The X Factor..remember the whole "Steve Harris is actually playing the drums" urban legend.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 16, 2009, 08:03:49 AM
I didnt realise how bad Bruce's voice is on LAD till recently.  So glad he got BETTER with age.  What a legend.

Yeah, it's pretty bad.  The problem is that the So-Cal dates were at the very end of the tour.  If you watch the Iron Curtain stuff which is from the beginning of the tour, he sounds great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2009, 09:39:14 AM
Behind The Iron Curtain is one of the best done videos of all time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 16, 2009, 10:01:26 AM
Is Bruces voice really that much better on Iron Curtain though?  I dont reckon.  All i can say is i'm gald he is what he is now.  I was listening to SSOASS and it sounded to me like he was, i dunno... trying to hard I guess.  These days he's much more relaxed and confident in his tone, its much better
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 16, 2009, 10:25:59 AM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.

Thats a given.  Cant really think of a 'bad' Nicko album.  Maybe some spots in RiR but that probably doesnt count

What about The X Factor..remember the whole "Steve Harris is actually playing the drums" urban legend.

Wasn't that VXI?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 16, 2009, 10:30:03 AM
Behind The Iron Curtain is one of the best done videos of all time.

What a gem for a bonus feature on the LAD DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 16, 2009, 10:39:13 AM
Is Bruces voice really that much better on Iron Curtain though?  I dont reckon.  All i can say is i'm gald he is what he is now.  I was listening to SSOASS and it sounded to me like he was, i dunno... trying to hard I guess.  These days he's much more relaxed and confident in his tone, its much better
I recall that it was much better than LAD, but certainly not at the level that it is now. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2009, 11:13:14 AM
Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.

Thats a given.  Cant really think of a 'bad' Nicko album.  Maybe some spots in RiR but that probably doesnt count

What about The X Factor..remember the whole "Steve Harris is actually playing the drums" urban legend.

Wasn't that VXI?

You know, I think you may be right!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 16, 2009, 11:34:49 AM
I think the X Factor legend was that Steve was producing it, and because he's sorta deaf it sounds better if you listen to it with earmuffs on.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 16, 2009, 12:05:11 PM
I think the X Factor legend was that Steve was producing it, and because he's sorta deaf it sounds better if you listen to it with earmuffs on.

Not cool, X-Factor is an awesome album.  The sound however isn't the greatest though and there are too many bass intros to the songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 16, 2009, 12:51:01 PM
I think the X Factor legend was that Steve was producing it, and because he's sorta deaf it sounds better if you listen to it with earmuffs on.

That also applies to Virtual XI, since the producer of The X Factor was Nigel Green.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 16, 2009, 03:50:39 PM
Just picket up my copy of Flight 666!  :metal

Going to be watching it tonight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 16, 2009, 07:53:49 PM
I think the X Factor legend was that Steve was producing it, and because he's sorta deaf it sounds better if you listen to it with earmuffs on.

Not cool, X-Factor is an awesome album.  The sound however isn't the greatest though and there are too many bass intros to the songs.

Of course the X Factor is a great album.  I just despair at what it could have been... with better production, and a decent performance by Blaze, it might've been my favourite Maiden album.  The production and vocals kill it.

Also, they should've added Judgment Day.  I have no idea why it wasn't included.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2009, 05:28:20 AM
I think the X Factor legend was that Steve was producing it, and because he's sorta deaf it sounds better if you listen to it with earmuffs on.

Not cool, X-Factor is an awesome album.  The sound however isn't the greatest though and there are too many bass intros to the songs.

Of course the X Factor is a great album.  I just despair at what it could have been... with better production, and a decent performance by Blaze, it might've been my favourite Maiden album.  The production and vocals kill it.

Also, they should've added Judgment Day.  I have no idea why it wasn't included.

I don't think Judgement Day is one of the better songs of those sessions. The X Factor is already too long by at least 2 songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 17, 2009, 06:10:09 AM
I think it would've been the perfect opener.  The Unbeliever should've been cut in its place then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Serpentor on June 17, 2009, 07:32:03 AM
Impossible for me to list my top ten songs, but here's a list of my favorites.  I will say that Blood Brothers is easily a top 5 for me though.  I love the middle and ending solos.

Hallowed Be Thy Name
The Trooper
Rime of AM
Flash of the Blade
Aces High
Heaven Can Wait
Infinite Dreams
MoonChild
Fear of the Dark
Afraid to Shoot Strangers
The Clansman
Blood Brothers
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2009, 07:51:22 AM
Some great songs listed there Serp.
Nice to see Flash Of The Blade gets some props. I'm kinda partial to The Dualist myself.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 17, 2009, 10:53:08 AM
The Duellist has one of Maiden's best instrumental sections.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sonatafanica on June 17, 2009, 10:55:37 AM
A friend of mine laughed at me when I told him my favorite was Mother Russia.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 17, 2009, 10:56:48 AM
I think the X Factor legend was that Steve was producing it, and because he's sorta deaf it sounds better if you listen to it with earmuffs on.

Not cool, X-Factor is an awesome album.  The sound however isn't the greatest though and there are too many bass intros to the songs.

Of course the X Factor is a great album.  I just despair at what it could have been... with better production, and a decent performance by Blaze, it might've been my favourite Maiden album.  The production and vocals kill it.

Also, they should've added Judgment Day.  I have no idea why it wasn't included.

I don't think it will fit on the album, but its one of my favorite songs with Blaze on the vocals.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Serpentor on June 17, 2009, 12:27:17 PM
I've been listening to Brave New World a lot recently and the song Out of the Silent Planet has vaulted out of my most hated Maiden songs.  It's achieved a tolerable status where I don't need to skip over it everytime it comes on......
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2009, 12:45:32 PM
A friend of mine laughed at me when I told him my favorite was Mother Russia.

Your friend may have a point. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 17, 2009, 02:29:42 PM
I've been listening to Brave New World a lot recently and the song Out of the Silent Planet has vaulted out of my most hated Maiden songs.  It's achieved a tolerable status where I don't need to skip over it everytime it comes on......

I enjoy the Single Edit on Visions of the Beast a lot more than the album version, it gives it better pace and flow
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 17, 2009, 02:42:15 PM
Dantes Inferno by Iced Earth reminds me of Sign of the Cross. I'm a fan of the X-factor just think the guitars could have been much better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2009, 02:43:13 PM
Where and how?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 17, 2009, 03:05:49 PM
Everything  - the biblical theme of it, the quiet opening followed by the heavy verses, the slow mid-section and bridges. The guitar solos as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2009, 03:14:08 PM
Everything  - the biblical theme of it, the quiet opening followed by the heavy verses, the slow mid-section and bridges. The guitar solos as well.

OK good enough. I was only asking because I've never made the connection. I wasn't being wise :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 17, 2009, 11:05:45 PM
I've been listening to Brave New World a lot recently and the song Out of the Silent Planet has vaulted out of my most hated Maiden songs.  It's achieved a tolerable status where I don't need to skip over it everytime it comes on......

I enjoy the Single Edit on Visions of the Beast a lot more than the album version, it gives it better pace and flow

I like the original a lot.  Not in the top half of my ranking of BNW's songs (album overall has so many good songs), but I really like Out of the Silent Planet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Serpentor on June 18, 2009, 05:33:08 AM
Got Flight 666 in the mail yesterday.  Holy crap is the concert DVD good.  Watching it totally brings me back to last year's show at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield which was one of the best concert experiences I've ever had (due to the awesomeness of the band and crowd that night)

Watching RIME of the AM gave me chills again. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 18, 2009, 06:53:11 AM
Everything  - the biblical theme of it, the quiet opening followed by the heavy verses, the slow mid-section and bridges. The guitar solos as well.

OK good enough. I was only asking because I've never made the connection. I wasn't being wise :)
Trooper - Waterloo?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 18, 2009, 08:17:50 AM

Trooper - Waterloo?
Crimean War.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 18, 2009, 09:20:48 AM


Also, they should've added Judgment Day.  I have no idea why it wasn't included.

I agree. I think I was thinking of Justice Of The Peace, which would've been a great song if not for the horrid chorus. Having Judgement Day and swapping out one of the other songs really would've changed and help the whole dynamic of The X Factor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 18, 2009, 11:31:44 AM


Also, they should've added Judgment Day.  I have no idea why it wasn't included.

I agree. I think I was thinking of Justice Of The Peace, which would've been a great song if not for the horrid chorus. Having Judgement Day and swapping out one of the other songs really would've changed and help the whole dynamic of The X Factor.

Definitely.. I think Judgement day would even make it as a solid opener for the album! Put Sign of the cross at the end, and remove one of the most boring songs, and maybe put lord of the flies in the middle, to get a more rocking song giving it some fresh air after all the dark stuff, and you'll have a good flowing album!
Whatever, i love the x factor, and i can still listen to all the other songs on "best of the b-sides"  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 18, 2009, 11:47:14 AM
Yeah, it would've made a great opener. But I think Sign Of The Cross was outstanding as the first song. Of course it'd be great wherever it's placed.

I think it just goes to show how what a near miss this album was. This album could've been a masterpiece, but it really suffers from some bad arrangements and a lack of balance between Steve and the rest of the band.
They always talk about how Bruce brought in 3 songs, and Steve took the best parts of all three and made Powerslave. You could take The Edge Of Darkness, The Aftermath, and Fortunes Of War and really come up with a GREAT songs as opposed to 3 samey ones.

Oh..and I love 2AM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 18, 2009, 01:58:07 PM
Got Flight 666 in the mail yesterday.  Holy crap is the concert DVD good.  Watching it totally brings me back to last year's show at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield which was one of the best concert experiences I've ever had (due to the awesomeness of the band and crowd that night)

Watching RIME of the AM gave me chills again. 

After I watched the Flight 666 documentary, I put in the bootleg of the Mansfield show. It was a great concert indeed!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 18, 2009, 02:44:11 PM
2 AM is indeed a really good song and would have been a terrific closer. The Unbeliever feels so tacked on and misplaced.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 18, 2009, 02:51:07 PM
Well, The Unbeliever is another one of those songs that had some great possibilities. I do like it, but it really had a lot more potential.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 18, 2009, 03:10:34 PM

Trooper - Waterloo?
Crimean War.

I know that, I'm talking about the Iced Earth song and if TAC sees any link.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 18, 2009, 03:11:31 PM
2 AM is indeed a really good song and would have been a terrific closer. The Unbeliever feels so tacked on and misplaced.

Blaze played it live with his band a few years ago.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 18, 2009, 03:15:16 PM

Trooper - Waterloo?
Crimean War.

I know that, I'm talking about the Iced Earth song and if TAC sees any link.
Andy, I've never actually heard Waterloo. My Glorious Burden does not have it on it. I have the single CD with Gettysburgh, so Waterloo was left off.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 19, 2009, 10:19:58 AM
The middle section of the Unbeliever is awesome, but the start and end is very disjointed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2009, 11:09:44 AM
The middle parts of most of the songs are awesome.
I like the beginning to The Unbeliever. I like what they tried to do. Then the verse comes in and just kills it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on June 19, 2009, 11:44:39 AM
2 AM is indeed a really good song and would have been a terrific closer. The Unbeliever feels so tacked on and misplaced.

Blaze played it live with his band a few years ago.

To this day, he still plays Futureal, Sign of the Cross, Virus, Man on the Edge, Look for the Truth, When Two Worlds Collide and I think a few more with his band.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 19, 2009, 01:48:11 PM
2 AM is indeed a really good song and would have been a terrific closer. The Unbeliever feels so tacked on and misplaced.

Blaze played it live with his band a few years ago.

To this day, he still plays Futureal, Sign of the Cross, Virus, Man on the Edge, Look for the Truth, When Two Worlds Collide and I think a few more with his band.

Blaze's solo live album is great.  The Maiden songs they perform are done very well and sound great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2009, 03:29:30 PM
Well, then I need to get it then!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 19, 2009, 03:45:40 PM
Have you heard any of Blaze's solo stuff, TAC?

It's amazing.  Twenty times better vocally then what he did with Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 19, 2009, 03:50:44 PM
Have you heard any of Blaze's solo stuff, TAC?

It's amazing.  Twenty times better vocally then what he did with Maiden.

I downloaded The Man Who Would Not Die last week. I'm only like 3 songs through, and yes, it is excellent. I just haven't had the time to really follow him, even though, I was impressed with HIM during the Maiden years. I'm planning on going back and buying his catalog.
I am very impressed so far, and I would add that I am NOT surprised.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 19, 2009, 06:32:34 PM
Have you heard any of Blaze's solo stuff, TAC?

It's amazing.  Twenty times better vocally then what he did with Maiden.

I downloaded The Man Who Would Not Die last week. I'm only like 3 songs through, and yes, it is excellent. I just haven't had the time to really follow him, even though, I was impressed with HIM during the Maiden years. I'm planning on going back and buying his catalog.
I am very impressed so far, and I would add that I am NOT surprised.

Check out Silicon messiah and Tenth dimension. Both are outstanding albums!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2009, 07:13:39 AM
On "The List", brother!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 20, 2009, 07:32:46 AM
Have you heard any of Blaze's solo stuff, TAC?

It's amazing.  Twenty times better vocally then what he did with Maiden.

I downloaded The Man Who Would Not Die last week. I'm only like 3 songs through, and yes, it is excellent. I just haven't had the time to really follow him, even though, I was impressed with HIM during the Maiden years. I'm planning on going back and buying his catalog.
I am very impressed so far, and I would add that I am NOT surprised.

Some thoughts: Man who would not die possibly best album he's done
Blood and Belief: very dark and melancholy album
Tenth Dimension: not the biggest fan of it personally
Silicon Messiah: as people have suggested, what he should have sounded like in Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 20, 2009, 02:53:59 PM
I agree with those who say he sounds better on his solo albums than he did with Maiden.  His solo albums overall are really good.  I like everyone of them with his newest being my favorite.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 21, 2009, 07:56:03 AM
Tenth Dimension is my favourite of his solo albums, then Silicon Messiah.  The Man Who Would Not Die and Blood and Belief are tied.

I pre-ordered The Man Who Would Not Die and his new DVD, and they both got signed by the entire band.   :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Serpentor on June 23, 2009, 05:42:04 AM
Did you guys know Bruce has his own rock show?  Pretty cool

https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/bruce_dickinson/ (https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/bruce_dickinson/)

Portnoy was just recently on
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2009, 09:11:53 AM
I took a 24 hour Dream hiatus and spent some time with a boot from probably my favorite Iron Maiden tour, the Ed Hunter reunion tour. I spent last night and this morning watching the St. John, New brunswick show. This tour had a great setlist. I saw it in Boston at The Orpheum on 7-18-99. It was July and the air conditioning was broken and it was probably the hottest show I've ever seen.

This was the setlist:
Aces High
Wrathchild
The Trooper
2 Minutes To Midnight
The Clansman
Wasted Years
Killers
Futureal
Man On The Edge
Powerslave
Phantom Of The Opera
The Evil That Men Do
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills

 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 23, 2009, 09:17:36 AM
Was it me who uploaded it?

Because I was the first to do so  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal


And you forgot Stranger in a Strange Land, unless you meant for the Boston show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2009, 09:20:11 AM
Was it me who uploaded it?

Because I was the first to do so  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal


And you forgot Stranger in a Strange Land, unless you meant for the Boston show.

Yeah, I meant the Boston show. I had that bootleg playing in the car on my way to pick up BC&SL. Unfortunately it was one of the shows that Adrian missed due to the death of his father. Did you upload the show? I got it off of Dime a year or so ago.. It's a great video.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 23, 2009, 09:41:04 AM
I uploaded the St. John show, as I only have the audio bootleg of the Boston show. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2009, 09:47:19 AM
Well many thanks for sourcing the St. John's show. It's a great video, from like I said, probably my favorite tour. It was so exciting to see Bruce back in the band and to see them at such a small place. I only have the audio of Boston as well.
There's not a video is there?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 23, 2009, 09:51:28 AM
I'm missing very much material from Virtual XI, Somewhere in Time, etc. in this tour's setlists.  :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 23, 2009, 02:18:54 PM
Just heard DTs To Tame a Land.  I wonder why they changed to a lower key?  Surely James can reach Bruce's notes...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 25, 2009, 01:30:32 PM
I took a 24 hour Dream hiatus and spent some time with a boot from probably my favorite Iron Maiden tour, the Ed Hunter reunion tour. I spent last night and this morning watching the St. John, New brunswick show. This tour had a great setlist. I saw it in Boston at The Orpheum on 7-18-99. It was July and the air conditioning was broken and it was probably the hottest show I've ever seen.

This was the setlist:
Aces High
Wrathchild
The Trooper
2 Minutes To Midnight
The Clansman
Wasted Years
Killers
Futureal
Man On The Edge
Powerslave
Phantom Of The Opera
The Evil That Men Do
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills

 :metal :metal :metal

It was amazing that Bruce just came back and sang Blaze's songs like that. Suddenly not only is he back but he's singing the songs you've spent the past 5 or more years associating with Bayley. And they threw in a song I think they should have played a lot more, Phantom of the Opera.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 25, 2009, 02:22:19 PM
^ Agreed.  I'm sooooo happy they put Phantom back in for the second SBIT leg, didn't ever think I'd even SEE Maiden in NZ let alone hear them play Phantom.  Awesome!

That said, I just got Eddie's Archive, awesome versions of Phantom on there and some of the B-Sides are great. Wasted Years 99 is probably my favourite, H's solo is much better than on F666 IMO
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 25, 2009, 04:49:57 PM
I took a 24 hour Dream hiatus and spent some time with a boot from probably my favorite Iron Maiden tour, the Ed Hunter reunion tour. I spent last night and this morning watching the St. John, New brunswick show. This tour had a great setlist. I saw it in Boston at The Orpheum on 7-18-99. It was July and the air conditioning was broken and it was probably the hottest show I've ever seen.

This was the setlist:
Aces High
Wrathchild
The Trooper
2 Minutes To Midnight
The Clansman
Wasted Years
Killers
Futureal
Man On The Edge
Powerslave
Phantom Of The Opera
The Evil That Men Do
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills

 :metal :metal :metal
EH tour was one of my favorites.  They hadn't regained their lost popularity yet so they played a 3k seat venue here.  Last time we'll get to see Maiden in intimate settings.  And the AC was out for our show as well. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2009, 06:27:21 AM
The Ed Hunter show was so awesome. It was like, "so this is what's been missing in my life". I did see them in 92, but they hadn't done a proper US tour since early 1991, so it had basically been 8 years. And seeing them in a small place was very cool. The  Orpheum is a small stage, but big enough for their stage show and big enough for 'Arry to run around.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 29, 2009, 12:34:10 PM
Thats pretty awesome, wish I got to see them in a smaller venue.  Most likely will never happen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: weirdharold2112 on July 01, 2009, 07:14:01 PM
I took a 24 hour Dream hiatus and spent some time with a boot from probably my favorite Iron Maiden tour, the Ed Hunter reunion tour. I spent last night and this morning watching the St. John, New brunswick show. This tour had a great setlist. I saw it in Boston at The Orpheum on 7-18-99. It was July and the air conditioning was broken and it was probably the hottest show I've ever seen.

This was the setlist:
Aces High
Wrathchild
The Trooper
2 Minutes To Midnight
The Clansman
Wasted Years
Killers
Futureal
Man On The Edge
Powerslave
Phantom Of The Opera
The Evil That Men Do
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills

 :metal :metal :metal
EH tour was one of my favorites.  They hadn't regained their lost popularity yet so they played a 3k seat venue here.  Last time we'll get to see Maiden in intimate settings.  And the AC was out for our show as well. 
3k venue?  Was it in Dallas?  If so... the late, great Bronco Bowl would be my guess.  Which is the last venue Dream Theater did a full-blown headlining show in Dallas.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on July 02, 2009, 07:44:26 AM
I've been listening to Brave New World a lot recently and the song Out of the Silent Planet has vaulted out of my most hated Maiden songs.  It's achieved a tolerable status where I don't need to skip over it everytime it comes on......

That's my favourite song on my favourite album  :laugh:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: InstrumentalFiasco on July 02, 2009, 07:45:23 PM
Out of the Silent Planet rules
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 02, 2009, 09:39:30 PM
3k venue?  Was it in Dallas?  If so... the late, great Bronco Bowl would be my guess.  Which is the last venue Dream Theater did a full-blown headlining show in Dallas.
Late and great, indeed.  I really miss that place a lot.  All the cool venues here have been replaced by modern equivalents that just completely lack the "rock concert" charm.  I'd take Reunion over AAC any day.  HoB is a piss-poor substitute for the Arcadia.  Bronco Bowl is replaced by Nextstage, or whatever they call it this week.  All the old venues were places that your parents wouldn't feel comfortable leaving you at.  The new ones are all clean and sanitized.  It's gotten to the point that the shit-hole formerly known as Starplex is the only venue left with the slightest party vibe to it, and the glory days of setting the place on fire are long since gone. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: weirdharold2112 on July 03, 2009, 10:43:33 PM
3k venue?  Was it in Dallas?  If so... the late, great Bronco Bowl would be my guess.  Which is the last venue Dream Theater did a full-blown headlining show in Dallas.
Late and great, indeed.  I really miss that place a lot.  All the cool venues here have been replaced by modern equivalents that just completely lack the "rock concert" charm.  I'd take Reunion over AAC any day.  HoB is a piss-poor substitute for the Arcadia.  Bronco Bowl is replaced by Nextstage, or whatever they call it this week.  All the old venues were places that your parents wouldn't feel comfortable leaving you at.  The new ones are all clean and sanitized.  It's gotten to the point that the shit-hole formerly known as Starplex is the only venue left with the slightest party vibe to it, and the glory days of setting the place on fire are long since gone. 
Ditto on Reunion > AAC.

And you can't pay me to attend 99% of the shows at Starplex/Smirnoff/VodkaPlex/Superpages.com Center.  An amphitheater in Texas is a bloody stupid idea.  The majority of its season the temperature is at least 95 degrees at any given concert start time, and most likely over 100 degrees.

I guess my favorite D/FW venue is now the Ridglea Theatre in Fort Worth.  It's an old-school venue and holds about a 1000 people.  The last 2-3 years I've seen headliners such as Therion, Spock's Beard, Symphony X, DragonForce & Iced Earth there...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on July 13, 2009, 01:57:49 PM
Only have one of Maiden's albums, Piece of Mind.  It's pretty awesome, and I hope to get more soon...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 13, 2009, 02:45:54 PM
DO IT
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheOutlawXanadu on July 13, 2009, 02:55:35 PM
I've decided to revisit Maiden's discography this week. Thus far I've listened to Iron Maiden and Killers, two good records. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 13, 2009, 03:44:09 PM
I've decided to revisit Maiden's discography this week. Thus far I've listened to Iron Maiden and Killers, two good records. :metal
Classics!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on July 13, 2009, 05:29:34 PM
Up the irons!
Even tho i've kinda grown out of classic metal, and more into the prog, Maiden will still have a very special place in my heart.
They're one of the bands i feel have released only good material, and their worst songs are still not below 'average'.
The Legacy from AMOLAD, really showed me that these guys can surprise you.
One of their best songs imo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 14, 2009, 12:56:55 PM
Up the irons!
Even tho i've kinda grown out of classic metal, and more into the prog, Maiden will still have a very special place in my heart.
They're one of the bands i feel have released only good material, and their worst songs are still not below 'average'.
The Legacy from AMOLAD, really showed me that these guys can surprise you.
One of their best songs imo.

Well your progression from classic metal to progressive metal kind of fits Maiden's progression as well.

The Legacy is my favorite Maiden song since the 80s.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 14, 2009, 01:36:10 PM
I honestly don't understand the love the Legacy gets.  I don't really like it that much.  For the Greater Good of God, to me, is a much better song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 14, 2009, 02:13:30 PM
I honestly don't understand the love the Legacy gets.  I don't really like it that much.  For the Greater Good of God, to me, is a much better song.
FTGGOG is great, as is Lord Of Light, but the Legacy is a great Maiden song. It was one of my early faves from the album. It has a real Black Sabbath influence, and I think that appeals to a lot of people.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on July 14, 2009, 02:43:11 PM
I honestly don't understand the love the Legacy gets.  I don't really like it that much.  For the Greater Good of God, to me, is a much better song.

I'd say The Legacy is one of maidens more progressive songs, and what i love about it is the chorus (that is one of maidens best imo), the orchestra-intro and the lyrics.
In fact, the lyrics are one of the best maiden have written post-1988. imo :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 14, 2009, 03:20:14 PM
The Legacy is my favourite Iron Maiden song. Musically, it's very, very strong, it features some of Steve Harris's best lyrics, and every member delivers a very good performance (thankfully, there's no useless shredfest by Janick).

In general, AMOLAD contains a damn good four-in-a-row punch (from The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg to The Legacy); Lord Of Light is an amazing song as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 15, 2009, 08:02:21 AM
Adrian's solo in Lord of Light = win
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheOutlawXanadu on July 15, 2009, 10:48:15 AM
I'm listening to No Prayer for the Dying. For some reason, it gets so much shit, but it doesn't sound way beneath their early stuff. It's not as good, but it's not completely worthless. It's decent.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 15, 2009, 10:56:39 AM
I'm listening to No Prayer for the Dying. For some reason, it gets so much shit, but it doesn't sound way beneath their early stuff. It's not as good, but it's not completely worthless. It's decent.

Agreed. The only Maiden album that I just cannot listen to is Fear of the Dark, which ironically has some great songs (Afraid to Shoot Strangers, Fear of the Dark, etc). It just sucks as an album, even compared to the so-called crap albums from the Blaze era.
Actually, the Blaze era albums are good albums with one or two bits that aren't great, whereas FotD is a bad album with one or two great moments.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 15, 2009, 11:12:06 AM
I'm listening to No Prayer for the Dying. For some reason, it gets so much shit, but it doesn't sound way beneath their early stuff. It's not as good, but it's not completely worthless. It's decent.

Completely agreed. I don't care much for Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter, Mother Russia and Assassin, but the rest ranks from decent to very good. I think its problem is just that it's the direct successor of SSOASS.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 15, 2009, 12:38:07 PM
I'm listening to No Prayer for the Dying. For some reason, it gets so much shit, but it doesn't sound way beneath their early stuff. It's not as good, but it's not completely worthless. It's decent.

Agreed. The only Maiden album that I just cannot listen to is Fear of the Dark, which ironically has some great songs (Afraid to Shoot Strangers, Fear of the Dark, etc). It just sucks as an album, even compared to the so-called crap albums from the Blaze era.
Actually, the Blaze era albums are good albums with one or two bits that aren't great, whereas FotD is a bad album with one or two great moments.

I agree with your thoughts on the Blaze albums and FOTD.  For me, this applies to No Prayer for the Dying as well though.  My bottom four Maiden albums are:


Virtual 11
No Prayer for the Dying
Fear of the Dark
X Factor
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on July 15, 2009, 01:41:22 PM
Just listened to AMOLAD for the first time in ages, really solid album. I liked it when it came out but wasn't overawed by it, I guess because it didn't really take the BNW/DOD sound any further, but listening back now it's a good album with a couple of really awesome songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 15, 2009, 01:51:54 PM
I'm listening to No Prayer for the Dying. For some reason, it gets so much shit, but it doesn't sound way beneath their early stuff. It's not as good, but it's not completely worthless. It's decent.

Completely agreed. I don't care much for Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter, Mother Russia and Assassin, but the rest ranks from decent to very good. I think its problem is just that it's the direct successor of SSOASS.

Well, the album certainly has its moments, but it is very weak as a whole. I was expecting something a little better after the band took an extended break.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 15, 2009, 02:33:55 PM
On a related note;  Has anyone seen that version of The Trooper with Blaze where some dude starts spitting on Steve?  Its amazing!  Check it out if you haven't, I think its called 'Blaze gets mad' or something. 

And, boy does he sing that song badly or what?!  Its amazing they still played that song when its cleary outside of Blaze's range, and he can hardly remember the lyrics "AND A RUSSIAN TAKES ANOTHER BITE!"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 15, 2009, 02:37:58 PM
It's a great video.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 15, 2009, 03:15:46 PM
Yeah, Blaze doesn't exactly look like he couldn't kick somebody's ass.  I'm don't think I'd want any part of the guy.  And damn, what a terrible performance.  Blaze isn't gonna sing the Trooper real well on a good night, but damn. 

As for NPftD, and FotD, I usually skip over both of them.  I'll occasionally listen to Run Silent Run Deep and the AtSS, but that's about it. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 15, 2009, 04:36:17 PM
Yeah, Blaze doesn't exactly look like he couldn't kick somebody's ass.  I'm don't think I'd want any part of the guy.  And damn, what a terrible performance.  Blaze isn't gonna sing the Trooper real well on a good night, but damn. 

As for NPftD, and FotD, I usually skip over both of them.  I'll occasionally listen to Run Silent Run Deep and the AtSS, but that's about it. 

RSRD actually contains Maiden's only mosh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on July 15, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Just listened to AMOLAD for the first time in ages, really solid album. I liked it when it came out but wasn't overawed by it, I guess because it didn't really take the BNW/DOD sound any further, but listening back now it's a good album with a couple of really awesome songs.

This, except that I think it's the best thing they've put out since SSOASS. Not to say that the albums in between those two weren't totally amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: InstrumentalFiasco on July 15, 2009, 11:04:59 PM
Maiden are the best, I own every album by them even the Blaze era, not that there amazing but I was obsessed for a bit...My favorite albums are probably Piece of Mind, Somewhere in Time and Brave new World.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 16, 2009, 08:00:17 AM
I don't understand what the deal is with No Prayer either.  It's a good album, with some very bright spots.

Fear of the Dark is the only Maiden album I cannot listen through.  Virtual XI comes close.


I really think that if better decisions had been made in the Blaze era, those two albums (especially the X Factor) could've been great.  Honestly, when you compare Blaze's vocals on those two with that of his solo albums, it's like day and night.  Completely different.  I really feel that his voice wasn't utilized properly on those albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheOutlawXanadu on July 16, 2009, 08:46:59 AM
Today, I'm listening to Fear of the Dark. Now this thing straight-up sucks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 16, 2009, 09:42:12 AM
I think Fear Of The Dark is MUCH stronger than No Prayer.

What I DO like about No Prayer is:
The Title Track….A Top 15 Maiden song for me. Outstanding!
Public Enema Number One- A great song even with its horrid title
Run Silent Run Deep- One of my favorite choruses and a great “mosh” part. The verses are just OK.
Fates Warning- Great vocal melody in the verses
The Assasin- Hey, I like it!
Kill Me Ce Soir- A Top 5 B side!

What I don’t like about it is:
Hooks In You...WTF is this?
Mother Russia..ditto
BYDTTS…musically a great song, but the chorus is just queer.
A distinct lack of Adrian Smith. Bruce still sounds like he’s in Tattooed Millionaire land, as the album just lacks a certain seriousness that is typically prevalent on a Maiden album.


Holy Smoke and Tailgunner are both extremely average in my book. The stripped down sound just does not fit Maiden, and is one of the same problems that they ran into on The X Factor and  Vitrual IX.

I will say, that the No Prayer tour was freaking awesome. The stripped down stage definitely worked for them, like playing a huge club show. It’s one of my favorite tours by them (hell, they’re all great!). I loved how they played 22 Acacia Avenue and Hallowed Be Thy Name so early in the set, and Jannick’s energy really had a profound influence on the band, especially Dave.

As far as Fear Of The Dark goes, it definitely suffers from trying to cram so much on a CD. It’s 3 or 4 songs too long, but it’s top 7  songs are very strong. Very strong.
Be Quick Or Be Dead
Afraid To Shoot Strangers
Fear Is The Key
Childhood’s End
Wasting Love
The Fugitive
Fear Of The Dark

This album just sounds much more put together, although there are some inferior songs included, but I’d take the top 7 songs from Fear Of The Dark, and put them up against the top 7 from most of their albums. I can tell you, living through it was that I was very relieved when Fear came out, because it was like, OK, now Maiden’s back!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: InstrumentalFiasco on July 16, 2009, 12:09:06 PM
Maiden were in top form from Beast till 7th Son. Just 5 amazing albums in a row, the first 2 are good but they can't compare with the middle 5. Something went very wrong with No Prayer and FOTD. Bruce sounds terrible on both albums, the song writing feels shallow and have horrible production.

The Goods though on No Prayer
1. The first 3 songs are all good, a little cheesy(Holy Smoke) but good, Title Track is classic.
2. Mother Russia
The Goods on FOTD
1.First 6 songs are all great and the Title track, everything else is complete horseshit.

Weekend Warrior makes me nausious everytime along with The Apparition, The Fugitive, Chains of Misery(ugh).

XFactor/Virtual Xi are much better then the last 2 bruce albums.

Brave new World, Dance of Death and AMOLAD are up there with the 5 classic 80s albums to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: InstrumentalFiasco on July 16, 2009, 12:12:13 PM
No matter how much a certain bunch don't like Train of Thought through Black clouds...Dream Theater has never made anything really bad...They haven't made a Fear of the Dark, No Prayer, Virtual Xi.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 16, 2009, 12:41:52 PM
Something went very wrong with No Prayer and FOTD. Bruce sounds terrible on both albums, the song writing feels shallow and have horrible production.

I agree. I was listening to FOTD about a week and a half ago,. It had been awhile, and I couldn't believe how bad Bruce sounds on it.

Brave new World, Dance of Death and AMOLAD are up there with the 5 classic 80s albums to me.
No question about it. As stong of 3 record run as they've had in their career. I think I've mentioned that a half dozen times in this thread. Throw in Rock In Rio and Death On The Road, both of which are great.


This band had a midlife crisis, no doubt, but since Bruce AND Adrian returned, they've really been stronger and better than ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 16, 2009, 03:28:55 PM
Maiden suffered production-wise throughout the '90s.  Probably because of the exit of Martin Birch, before the entrance of Kevin Shirley, and the dominance of Steve production-wise at that point.

The X Factor would've been a top 3 Maiden album if not for the production.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 16, 2009, 03:36:12 PM
Production was definitely not great on The X Factor. It has so much untapped potential in it.

Buy I think missing Bruce and Adrian really contributes bacause I think they were real valuable in the writing and arranging of the songs.

The X Factor has an almost "demo" like quality to it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 16, 2009, 03:43:59 PM
I love the 'darker' sound of TXF, it suits the music and the subject matter, definately
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 16, 2009, 03:48:08 PM
I love the 'darker' sound of TXF, it suits the music and the subject matter, definately

Yeah, I don't disagree, but there's just something missing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 17, 2009, 08:32:47 AM
I think a heavier guitar sound and a good performance by Blaze is missing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheOutlawXanadu on July 17, 2009, 08:53:24 AM
The similar thread between the four commonly accepted Maiden misfires - NPftD, FotD, TXF and VXI - are, in my opinion:

1) Especially true to the ones with Bruce, everyone sounds a little off. Bruce seems like he's struggling a bit. The guitars are still playing in unison like only guitars in Maiden can, but none of it is nearly as interesting or powerful as, for example, the cool stuff they did in "Hallowed Be Thy Name" or "Revelations".

2) I think the music's lacking in the intangibles. It sounds formulaic, passionless and stale. After seven albums of not straying far from their comfort zone, I think they finally got to the point where they could churn out riffs and vocals easily, but there was no excitement about anything they were doing.

3) A summation of the above points, overall, they just weren't as hooky as older Maiden albums. You can still groove and rock to the songs, but you don't remember them like you did "Powerslave" or "Wasted Years".

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on July 17, 2009, 12:32:19 PM
I actually really like Fear of the Dark and Virtual XI. Both have some filler, but some absolutely killer tracks as well.

The X Factor is so dull though. Sign of the Cross is amazing, but the rest just really bores me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 17, 2009, 12:44:15 PM
Is anyone else extremely dissapointed they are waiting so long to hit the studio?  I understand they need some time off, but I think with all thier success and the fact that its been 3 years since thier last album, they shouldn't take such a long break.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on July 17, 2009, 12:48:06 PM
Yeah, how dare they have lives and families?!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 17, 2009, 01:01:24 PM
VXI is the Iron Maiden album that sounds worst, imo. It's a typical loudness war victim - loud as fuck, no dynamics, no punch. TXF is like bliss compared to that. My only beef with the sound of that album is the bad-sounding guitars (distorted violins?) and the punch-less snare drum. Brave New World sounds great, but it is far too loud as well. I don't even want to start with DOD...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 17, 2009, 01:58:37 PM
Is anyone else extremely dissapointed they are waiting so long to hit the studio?  I understand they need some time off, but I think with all thier success and the fact that its been 3 years since thier last album, they shouldn't take such a long break.

If you appreciate them taking their time instead of demanding they re-enter the studio, the chances of you hooking up with one of Steve Harris' 3 hot daughters increases slightly, so pipe down!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 17, 2009, 03:49:24 PM
If you appreciate them taking their time instead of demanding they re-enter the studio, the chances of you hooking up with one of Steve Harris' 3 hot daughters increases slightly, so pipe down!

:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on July 17, 2009, 04:23:55 PM
Is anyone else extremely dissapointed they are waiting so long to hit the studio?  I understand they need some time off, but I think with all thier success and the fact that its been 3 years since thier last album, they shouldn't take such a long break.

If you appreciate them taking their time instead of demanding they re-enter the studio, the chances of you hooking up with one of Steve Harris' 3 hot daughters increases slightly, so pipe down!

Faye Harris is the best looking one, IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 19, 2009, 02:15:31 PM
Just put on The Thin Line Between Love & Hate for the first time in ages. This song is godly. And I don't use that term often, if ever.

:hat


"Oh! I faaakin' missed it!"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 21, 2009, 12:03:21 PM
Is anyone else extremely dissapointed they are waiting so long to hit the studio?  I understand they need some time off, but I think with all thier success and the fact that its been 3 years since thier last album, they shouldn't take such a long break.

If you appreciate them taking their time instead of demanding they re-enter the studio, the chances of you hooking up with one of Steve Harris' 3 hot daughters increases slightly, so pipe down!

haha, I saw Lauren Harris up close and she is very good looking.

Yeah, how dare they have lives and families?!


Nothing wrong with them spending time off, just seems like they are taking a long time off considering they are on a hot streak.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 21, 2009, 04:17:34 PM
Don't know if anyone has seen this, but this has been doing the rounds today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs)

:metalol:

EDIT: DAMMIT! Just saw the thread. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 21, 2009, 07:02:32 PM
Don't know if anyone has seen this, but this has been doing the rounds today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs)

:metalol:

EDIT: DAMMIT! Just saw the thread. :lol

That's amazing
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 21, 2009, 10:15:10 PM
Don't know if anyone has seen this, but this has been doing the rounds today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs)

:metalol:

EDIT: DAMMIT! Just saw the thread. :lol

That's amazing

Holy shit. This made my night.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 22, 2009, 12:43:26 AM
Don't know if anyone has seen this, but this has been doing the rounds today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs)

:metalol:

EDIT: DAMMIT! Just saw the thread. :lol

Awesome. :lol There have been some great mash-ups popping up lately.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on July 22, 2009, 03:48:51 AM
Don't know if anyone has seen this, but this has been doing the rounds today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bAuzNTIBs)

:metalol:

EDIT: DAMMIT! Just saw the thread. :lol
:rollin That just works far too well!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheOutlawXanadu on July 22, 2009, 07:01:12 AM
I just finished the Blaze era. The problem with those albums for me is that they're really boring. They're not bad in an annoying sense so much as they put me to sleep.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 22, 2009, 07:18:36 AM
I think many a few Blaze-era songs suffer from this because many songs (particularly songs written by Steve Harris) seem to have been stretched out just for the sake of being long. The Angel And The Gambler, for example,  could have been a decent 4-minute song, but instead, we got a 10-minute long pile of crap with the same three lines repeated over and over again. One of the few concise songs of this era I can think of is Cómo Estáis Amigos (which also happens to be my favourite song on Virtual XI).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 22, 2009, 11:41:31 AM
I think the Blaze era would be less boring if the production was a little livelier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on July 22, 2009, 12:12:05 PM
I think many a few Blaze-era songs suffer from this because many songs (particularly songs written by Steve Harris) seem to have been stretched out just for the sake of being long. The Angel And The Gambler, for example,  could have been a decent 4-minute song, but instead, we got a 10-minute long pile of crap with the same three lines repeated over and over again. One of the few concise songs of this era I can think of is Cómo Estáis Amigos (which also happens to be my favourite song on Virtual XI).
Pretty much all of this. Como Estas Amigos is a great song, very concise with a great melody, and there's one moment that always gives me a chill. But lots of Blaze-era songs really suffer from the repeating-lines-over-and-over-after-the-last-chorus problem. In fairness, a number of Dickinson songs have the same problem, but his voice is more interesting and he does things differently each time to make it more enjoyable to listen to, whereas Blaze might as well have sung the line once and copied and pasted it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SinisterMinisterX on July 22, 2009, 12:17:47 PM
I think many a few Blaze-era songs suffer from this because many songs (particularly songs written by Steve Harris) seem to have been stretched out just for the sake of being long. The Angel And The Gambler, for example,  could have been a decent 4-minute song, but instead, we got a 10-minute long pile of crap with the same three lines repeated over and over again. One of the few concise songs of this era I can think of is Cómo Estáis Amigos (which also happens to be my favourite song on Virtual XI).

Mostly agree, but I'd also point to "Futureal" as a concise (and rocking) song. Also "Lord Of The Flies".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 22, 2009, 01:34:56 PM
I was just pointing out one example. But here are all the Blaze-era songs I consider written very concisely and not stretched out:

Lord Of The Flies
Man On The Edge
Look For The Truth
(Blood On The World's Hands)
The Edge Of Darkness
2 AM
Futureal
Cómo Estáis Amigos

As you can see, Virtual XI obviously suffers much harder from the "syndrome" I've pointed out than The X Factor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 22, 2009, 01:39:42 PM
I think many a few Blaze-era songs suffer from this because many songs (particularly songs written by Steve Harris) seem to have been stretched out just for the sake of being long. The Angel And The Gambler, for example,  could have been a decent 4-minute song, but instead, we got a 10-minute long pile of crap with the same three lines repeated over and over again. One of the few concise songs of this era I can think of is Cómo Estáis Amigos (which also happens to be my favourite song on Virtual XI).
Pretty much all of this.

To me, the reason for this was that there was no Bruce or Adrian to reign in Steve and help center a lot of the great ideas that actually do flow on these 2 albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Pyroph on September 17, 2009, 06:07:32 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=758ZZLJfqk8

 :laugh:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheVoxyn on September 17, 2009, 06:14:10 PM
I bought Flight 666 on vinyl a few days ago, it's pretty cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on September 18, 2009, 06:13:35 AM
i'd like to point out that the clairvoyant is an epic song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on September 18, 2009, 06:15:16 AM
Wearing a Maiden shirt for picture day  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 18, 2009, 07:23:17 AM
i'd like to point out that the clairvoyant is an epic song.

Duly noted.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on September 18, 2009, 07:37:09 AM
My top 5 albums:
1. Somewhere in time
2. Seventh son of a seventh son
3. The X Factor
4. Iron Maiden
5. A Matter of life and death

Top 10 songs:
1. Sign of the cross
2. To tame a land
3. Alexander the great
4. Back in the village
5. Hallowed be thy name
6. The Trooper
7. Phantom of the opera
8. Can I play with madness?
9. Wildest dreams
10. The Prisoner
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 18, 2009, 08:07:50 AM
Why do you rate Back in the Village so high, Mladen?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on September 18, 2009, 09:10:21 AM
Top 5 albums:
1. Powerslave
2. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
3. Somewhere In Time
4. The Number of the Beast
5. Piece Of Mind

Top 20 songs:
1. Aces High
2. Hallowed Be Thy Name
3. Powerslave
4. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
5. Can I Play With Madness
6. Run To The Hills
7. Caught Somwhere In Time
8. The Trooper
9. 2 minutes to midnight
10. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
11. Moonchild
12. Only The Good Die Young
13. Wasted Years
14. Alexander The Great
15. Sign of the Cross
16. Be Quick or be Dead
17. Phantom of the Opera
18. Genghis Khan
19. Bring Your Daughter...to the slaughter
20. The Number of the Beast
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 18, 2009, 11:08:35 AM
Why do you rate Back in the Village so high, Mladen?
..or Can I Play With Madness?
...or Wildest Dreams?

very interesting and surprising choices.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on September 18, 2009, 12:03:34 PM
I just find them EXTREMELY catchy and fun. I'm never getting tired of those three, as well as The Prisoner and Trooper. The rest of the songs are flawless epics.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on September 19, 2009, 07:49:40 AM
Looking for Maiden album suggestions.  So far the only album I have is Piece of Mind, and I'm leaning towards getting Powerslave next.  I'm kinda looking for something more "proggy" from Maiden though...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 19, 2009, 07:51:47 AM
I'd pick up their last album, A Matter Of Life And Death. It's as proggy as Maiden gets, though they're not proggy. Eother that or Brave New World. But if you really want to know what Maiden is all about, be sure to get The Number Of The Beast.  All 3 I just listed are far better than Powerslave, IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 19, 2009, 06:43:46 PM
If you like Piece of Mind then you should like Powerslave. Their pretty similar.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on October 11, 2009, 12:02:03 PM
Hell yeah. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhgUr-u36aE&feature=related)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on October 11, 2009, 12:22:40 PM
Top 5 Maiden albums:

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
A Matter of Life and Death
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 11, 2009, 01:57:42 PM
In Maiden related news, I can now play Powerslave and Number of the Beast in there entirety (albums) on bass  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 11, 2009, 03:41:13 PM
In Maiden related news, I can now play Powerslave and Number of the Beast in there entirety (albums) on bass  :metal

Niiiiice.  I only know how to play Aces High, The Trooper, and Fear of the Dark on bass.  I really want to learn Powerslave.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 11, 2009, 08:20:13 PM
In Maiden related news, I can now play Powerslave and Number of the Beast in there entirety (albums) on bass  :metal

Niiiiice.  I only know how to play Aces High, The Trooper, and Fear of the Dark on bass.  I really want to learn Powerslave.

How do you guys cope with the gallops on The Trooper?  I can only do it with 3 fingers and even then it drains stamina like nobody's business.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 11, 2009, 08:44:54 PM
I can do it with three and two. But I know what you mean. All of powerslave is less draining than The Trooper
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 11, 2009, 08:46:06 PM
I can do it with three and two. But I know what you mean. All of powerslave is less draining than The Trooper

That's some skillz right there :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 11, 2009, 08:55:59 PM
I need to practice more though. I'm running off of natural talent atm. Lol.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 11, 2009, 08:59:48 PM
So is Steve Harris :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 11, 2009, 09:07:39 PM
Haha, good point. Tbh, I've only taken playing the bass serious for a few weeks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 12, 2009, 08:12:24 PM
In more Maiden related news. I'm currently scouting my school to make a Iron Maiden cover band for my schools battle of the bands. So far I have four guitarists, and two drummers interested. No one for vocals though :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on October 12, 2009, 08:15:47 PM
In more Maiden related news. I'm currently scouting my school to make a Iron Maiden cover band for my schools battle of the bands. So far I have four guitarists, and two drummers interested. No one for vocals though :(

Teenagers trying to sing Bruce Dickenson = :lol.  But seriously, that should be pretty cool. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 12, 2009, 08:19:23 PM
There is no age limit. So anyone in the Eastern Shore area who sounds like Bruce, hit me up! Lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2009, 09:52:20 PM
Just visit the karaoke thread and let me know if you're interested in my immense talents.

In a serious note I'd consider helping out if you needed a drummer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 12, 2009, 10:08:14 PM
I have two drummers already lined up. One is more into prog rock and alternative rock, but can do Maiden. The other is a metalcore/Death metal drummer but is a Maidenhead. The advantage to the second drummer is: Better set, own recording equipment, and already knows the songs I would want. Guitarist, all of them know all Maiden songs. It comes down to who can solo the best. And NO GOOD VOCALIST THAT LOVE MAIDEN EXIST IN MY AREA!!
:zeltar:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2009, 10:10:49 PM
Even if you were on a higher level, finding an acceptable, let alone great vocalist would be the hardest thing you would have to do when it comes to Maiden. My suggestion since this is a one off thing and probably a short set, would be to do and instrumental set.

Transylvania, Ghengis Khan, Losfer Words, and Ides of March would make a pretty kickass quick set. In addition you could always roll Ides into one of the other songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 12, 2009, 10:14:07 PM
Nah. Tbh, I really want to do Hallowed be thy Name becaust it was the first ever song I learned on bass, plus my favorite Maiden song. I think I know a kid that could do it, but we'll see.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2009, 10:15:14 PM
I'm just warning you, you simply settle for someone on vocals and it's going to seriously take away from the whole performance.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 13, 2009, 02:39:54 AM
I'm just warning you, you simply settle for someone on vocals and it's going to seriously take away from the whole performance.

Freakin' this.  I couldn't tell you how many times I've seen good muso's let down by average vocalists.  Maybe there's a female singer around that could pull it off?  If that fails, go for a Maiden song sung mostly in a lower register like Wrathchild, Phantom of the Opera or something, so a man with low balls can sing it with gusto.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on October 13, 2009, 02:48:53 AM
https://www.sporcle.com/games/Kalessin/ironmaidensongs
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 13, 2009, 03:14:34 AM
Aw man I got 108!  That was harder than I thought, I forgot all the crap songs :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on October 13, 2009, 06:06:37 AM
Got them all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 13, 2009, 08:12:45 AM
Got them all.

Toughest was Fear of the Dark.  I did a run-through before going back to see what I missed, and Killers had 2 empty spaces, No prayer 1, and Fear of the Dark 4.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 13, 2009, 09:49:26 AM
In Maiden related news, I can now play Powerslave and Number of the Beast in there entirety (albums) on bass  :metal

Niiiiice.  I only know how to play Aces High, The Trooper, and Fear of the Dark on bass.  I really want to learn Powerslave.

How do you guys cope with the gallops on The Trooper?  I can only do it with 3 fingers and even then it drains stamina like nobody's business.

The Trooper I think is pretty easy gallop-wise.  I have to do it with 3 fingers right now.  Killers and Aces High on the other hand, those KILL your right hand even with 3 fingers on the galloping for Killers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on October 13, 2009, 01:49:39 PM
Inspired by the "Top 50" Maiden thread, here are 5 Maiden songs I like a lot but don't seem to fare as well on others' lists:

The Prisoner - Killer song. Awesome intro, nice chorus, fast and heavy, Bruce sounds nice and mean on this one
Heaven Can Wait - A ballbuster of a song IMO - OK, the chorus isn't great, but I love the intro and outro, and that whole middle section is outstanding
The Prophecy - I think this song has very nice melodies, and I really like the way Bruce sings it
Tailgunner - not as awesome as Aces High by any means, but similar in feel and structure I think (and similar subject matter)
The Thin Line Between Love & Hate - Might be my favorite Maiden song ATM. About a thousand great solos (especially during the ending which is one of my absolute favorite Maiden sections) but I also like the riffs and chorus
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on October 13, 2009, 02:18:53 PM

The Trooper I think is pretty easy gallop-wise.  I have to do it with 3 fingers right now.  Killers and Aces High on the other hand, those KILL your right hand even with 3 fingers on the galloping for Killers.

For me, Caught Somewhere in Time was the most difficult. Fast gallops for 6 or so minutes is tough. 3 finger gallops I found fairly easy if I kept my strength up with regular playing, but 2 fingers had better sounding attack.

And Killers was just a fun one to play. :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 13, 2009, 03:56:12 PM
Killers is an absolute joy to play on guitar.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 13, 2009, 08:30:59 PM
I remember back in the old days on the Maiden website you could submit questions to be answered by the band and someone asked Dave how he made the guitar 'sound like a knife stabbing somebody' in Killers :lol  He was referring to the part before the verse where Dave slides down the G letting the natural harmonics sound out. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on October 14, 2009, 06:15:09 AM
Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on October 14, 2009, 06:21:53 AM
Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


x1000

My biggest influence to pick up a bass tbh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on October 14, 2009, 06:58:37 AM
I was just listening to some Maiden last night, and really focused in on his bass playing. Really impressive and innovative stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on October 14, 2009, 08:36:21 AM
Inspired by the "Top 50" Maiden thread, here are 5 Maiden songs I like a lot but don't seem to fare as well on others' lists:

The Prisoner - Killer song. Awesome intro, nice chorus, fast and heavy, Bruce sounds nice and mean on this one
Heaven Can Wait - A ballbuster of a song IMO - OK, the chorus isn't great, but I love the intro and outro, and that whole middle section is outstanding
The Prophecy - I think this song has very nice melodies, and I really like the way Bruce sings it
Tailgunner - not as awesome as Aces High by any means, but similar in feel and structure I think (and similar subject matter)
The Thin Line Between Love & Hate - Might be my favorite Maiden song ATM. About a thousand great solos (especially during the ending which is one of my absolute favorite Maiden sections) but I also like the riffs and chorus


Dream, I have The Prisoner at #21 and The Prophecy at #48 of my Top 50. I love The Prophecy and it's really an underappreciated gem. Bruce just kills on it.
I also have The Thin Line... at #11 on my list. A great song indeed.

I never really cared for Heaven Can Wait. I thought it was in the setlist for way too long. But, you know, it's a song that has actually aged very well, and I like it a lot more now than I did in 1987.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on October 15, 2009, 12:08:20 AM
Brighter Than A Thousand Suns is really good and quite catchy. What are your faves on AMoLaD guys?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on October 15, 2009, 12:16:50 AM
The Legacy (also my favourite Maiden song right now) and Lord Of Light.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 15, 2009, 02:59:27 AM
I like Brighter Than a Thousand Suns.  Anyone notice the similarity between Lord Of Light and River of No Return off of Tyranny of Souls?  Gets me every time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on October 15, 2009, 03:29:23 AM
I gotta agree on The Legacy.
Its imo one of the best Maiden-songs (at least personal top5), and i love everything about it.
Can't wait for their next album. =)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on October 15, 2009, 07:18:27 AM
Just happen to have my Photobucket open. thought I'd drop this one taken at the Provideence Civic Center on 3/30/87.

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/SIT4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 15, 2009, 02:51:47 PM
2010 WORLD TOUR ANNOUNCED!!!!!! I just made a thread about it, but I'm not sure if it should get merged into here. Either way,  :metal  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on October 15, 2009, 03:05:21 PM
Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


x1000

My biggest influence to pick up a bass tbh.

And not just bass, but his work ethics and dedication should be an example and inspiration to anyone in music.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on December 07, 2009, 12:17:10 PM
The official site has "Watch this space 6pm Wednesday 9th December GMT".

*giddy with excitement*
:2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 07, 2009, 12:18:16 PM
I hope that means revealing the title and cover art for the new album.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 07, 2009, 12:39:02 PM
I hope that means revealing the title and cover art for the new album.  :metal

Considering they haven't recorded it yet, no way.

It's going to be a summer pre-album tour announcement.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on December 07, 2009, 12:45:07 PM
OK, apparently the Sonisphere Festival in UK are also annoucing something big at 6pm GMT on Wednesday too. Coicidence...? :tup

Shame as I'm going to Bloodstock instead already and can't really afford 2 festivals.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 07, 2009, 12:46:10 PM
OK, apparently the Sonisphere Festival in UK are also annoucing something big at 6pm GMT on Wednesday too. Coicidence...? :tup

Shame as I'm going to Bloodstock instead already and can't really afford 2 festivals.

Rumours have been flying as to Maiden playing Sonisphere.  I am reasonably certain it's not a coincidence.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on December 07, 2009, 02:37:40 PM
If that's the case then I really hope this is more than them just announcing that they're playing that festival. I want a tour!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bodiesinflight on December 07, 2009, 03:15:44 PM
Everyone knows Maiden are playing Sonisphere...Nicko was at the fest last year and has already admitted they're playing
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on December 07, 2009, 03:49:00 PM
Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


To be frank, I wonder if that attitude has damaged the band as well as won it support. I don't think Priest ever sold out, they just made their sound heavier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 07, 2009, 04:42:48 PM
Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


To be frank, I wonder if that attitude has damaged the band as well as won it support. I don't think Priest ever sold out, they just made their sound heavier.

Maiden's sound would change dramatically with Scott Travis on drums too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on December 07, 2009, 04:49:10 PM
WE'RE BLOOD BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTHERRRRRRRRRRS.

In other news, The Nomad SUCKS.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on December 07, 2009, 05:00:32 PM
The Nomad is awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 07, 2009, 05:03:05 PM

In other news, The Nomad SUCKS.

wut



Also, I'm reasonably sure they're playing Graspop too.  And with Ed Force One in play, I wouldn't be surprised if we see NA, Asia, and some other far-flung locales as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 07, 2009, 05:16:55 PM
Just a thought:

Similar to Cliff Burton's death to Metallica, what do you guys think Maiden would've sounded like if Clive never passed??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on December 07, 2009, 05:23:17 PM
I /hate/ the Nomad Chorus, it sounds almost whiney, and it's really really annoying. Apart from that it's a perfect album, especially out of the silent planet :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 07, 2009, 05:49:20 PM
Just a thought:

Similar to Cliff Burton's death to Metallica, what do you guys think Maiden would've sounded like if Clive never passed??

Well, besides the obvious drumming implications, I believe Maiden would've played songs a lot faster  :metal

If you've ever heard any bootlegs from 1981-82 you'll know what I mean.  Maiden was basically speed metal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 07, 2009, 05:54:33 PM
Just a thought:

Similar to Cliff Burton's death to Metallica, what do you guys think Maiden would've sounded like if Clive never passed??

 :omg:
I'm sorry..did I miss something??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 07, 2009, 05:55:15 PM
Just a thought:

Similar to Cliff Burton's death to Metallica, what do you guys think Maiden would've sounded like if Clive never passed??

 :omg:
I'm sorry..did I miss something??

I think he meant left the band.  Clive is most definitely still alive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 07, 2009, 05:58:16 PM
Oh..OK.

It's a good question. I liked Maiden with Clive. I don't know if I'd go as far as Speed Metal, but it would've been different. But the more I think about it, Nicko really helped to give Maiden its personality. I think he's largely responsible for the "Zepplinesque" quality that they have. To me, he continued John Bonham's work for the next generation.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 07, 2009, 06:21:17 PM
Just a thought:

Similar to Cliff Burton's death to Metallica, what do you guys think Maiden would've sounded like if Clive never passed??

 :omg:
I'm sorry..did I miss something??

I think he meant left the band.  Clive is most definitely still alive.
Yeah, sorry about the bad wording...  :laugh:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on December 08, 2009, 04:27:35 AM
I hope the news is something a little better than "they're playing a show nowhere near you so you can't go, lolz"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on December 08, 2009, 04:56:30 AM
I think that Clive Burr was the better drummer for Maiden. He had good timing, a great groove, and suited the style better at the time. I'm not saying that Nicko McBrain is bad, but his timing is weak at times (listen to Face In The Sand, he gets faster and faster throughout the song for no particular reason) and his drumming isn't always interesting.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 08, 2009, 12:44:14 PM
Wow, that Clive thing spooked me too.  I was always a fan of his work.  Watching the Early Days concerts, the man was just a beast.  Nicko has only just recently started to really jump out at me. 

Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


To be frank, I wonder if that attitude has damaged the band as well as won it support. I don't think Priest ever sold out, they just made their sound heavier.
On the contrary, Priest sold out horrendously, and it hurt them dearly.  I'm not the only one who gave up on them because of Turbo.  This is something that Maiden never did.  There was a long period where Priest seemed to be chasing whatever style was popular at the time. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on December 08, 2009, 01:23:26 PM
Wow, that Clive thing spooked me too.  I was always a fan of his work.  Watching the Early Days concerts, the man was just a beast.  Nicko has only just recently started to really jump out at me. 

Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


To be frank, I wonder if that attitude has damaged the band as well as won it support. I don't think Priest ever sold out, they just made their sound heavier.
On the contrary, Priest sold out horrendously, and it hurt them dearly.  I'm not the only one who gave up on them because of Turbo.  This is something that Maiden never did.  There was a long period where Priest seemed to be chasing whatever style was popular at the time. 


How did they sell out? They started with hard rock, moved to metal and now play with hard rock and metal elements.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 08, 2009, 02:03:24 PM
Wow, that Clive thing spooked me too.  I was always a fan of his work.  Watching the Early Days concerts, the man was just a beast.  Nicko has only just recently started to really jump out at me. 

Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


To be frank, I wonder if that attitude has damaged the band as well as won it support. I don't think Priest ever sold out, they just made their sound heavier.
On the contrary, Priest sold out horrendously, and it hurt them dearly.  I'm not the only one who gave up on them because of Turbo.  This is something that Maiden never did.  There was a long period where Priest seemed to be chasing whatever style was popular at the time. 


How did they sell out? They started with hard rock, moved to metal and now play with hard rock and metal elements.
With a foray into 80's hair metal to get some MTV and radio time.  There was a long stretch where they seemed to be chasing the popular trends. 
Maiden damn sure never pulled anything like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjcuMuJaad0).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 08, 2009, 09:13:17 PM
Iron maiden's website states "watch this" at 6pm GMT.  The speculation is tour updates specifically headlining Sonisphere this summer. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on December 09, 2009, 07:48:28 AM
I think that Clive Burr was the better drummer for Maiden. He had good timing, a great groove, and suited the style better at the time. I'm not saying that Nicko McBrain is bad, but his timing is weak at times (listen to Face In The Sand, he gets faster and faster throughout the song for no particular reason) and his drumming isn't always interesting.

Gotta agree, especially after watching Beast Over Hammersmith - wow, Clive slays on that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on December 09, 2009, 07:51:02 AM
Wow, that Clive thing spooked me too.  I was always a fan of his work.  Watching the Early Days concerts, the man was just a beast.  Nicko has only just recently started to really jump out at me. 

Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


To be frank, I wonder if that attitude has damaged the band as well as won it support. I don't think Priest ever sold out, they just made their sound heavier.
On the contrary, Priest sold out horrendously, and it hurt them dearly.  I'm not the only one who gave up on them because of Turbo.  This is something that Maiden never did.  There was a long period where Priest seemed to be chasing whatever style was popular at the time. 


How did they sell out? They started with hard rock, moved to metal and now play with hard rock and metal elements.
With a foray into 80's hair metal to get some MTV and radio time.  There was a long stretch where they seemed to be chasing the popular trends. 
Maiden damn sure never pulled anything like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjcuMuJaad0).

This is correct. After Priest did the hair metal/glam thing, thrash was at its peak and Priest released their thrashiest album (Painkiller). Death metal took over in the 90s and Priest released the death metal-influenced Jugulator. By 2003 nu-metal was popular and Demolition had plenty of nu-metal elements.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on December 09, 2009, 11:10:40 AM
Ironmaiden.com won't even load. Can't say I'm surprised.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 09, 2009, 11:15:52 AM
Damn, the announcement was only for headlining Sonisphere in the UK.  I was hoping for a full tour announcement.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on December 09, 2009, 11:16:59 AM
Really? That's kind of disappointing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 09, 2009, 11:18:21 AM
Yeah.  Usually when they preface it with something like that, it's a whole string of tour dates.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 09, 2009, 11:45:26 AM
Yep, it's only Sonisphere...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bodiesinflight on December 09, 2009, 12:10:28 PM
Good for me cause I'm most probably going to Sonisphere!

Apparently it's gonna be their only UK date of 2010 altho I cannae confirm that
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 09, 2009, 02:59:05 PM
Really? That's kind of disappointing.

I knew they would announce Sonisphere which sounds like an awesome line up, but I was really hoping for more dates specifically USA dates.  Found it interesting that it says it's thier only UK show in 2010. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on December 09, 2009, 03:10:15 PM
Wow, that Clive thing spooked me too.  I was always a fan of his work.  Watching the Early Days concerts, the man was just a beast.  Nicko has only just recently started to really jump out at me. 

Steve Harris

To me, this guy is just about the most "metal" guy of all time. Never cut his hair, always stuck to his guns, never changed his style no matter what shitty popular genre comes along (grunge, nu-metal, metalcore), while other bands like Priest and Metallica gave into the temptation to follow trends Mr Harris just continued to churn out classic metal. Quite simply he has written many of the greatest metal songs of all time (Phantom of the Opera, Killers, 22 Acacia Avenue, Hallowed be thy Name, Where Eagles Dare, The Trooper, To Tame a Land, Aces High, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, need I go on?) Totally dedicated and passionate about the music and the fans.

I probably don't need to mention the man's skillz on the bass guitar.


To be frank, I wonder if that attitude has damaged the band as well as won it support. I don't think Priest ever sold out, they just made their sound heavier.
On the contrary, Priest sold out horrendously, and it hurt them dearly.  I'm not the only one who gave up on them because of Turbo.  This is something that Maiden never did.  There was a long period where Priest seemed to be chasing whatever style was popular at the time. 


How did they sell out? They started with hard rock, moved to metal and now play with hard rock and metal elements.
With a foray into 80's hair metal to get some MTV and radio time.  There was a long stretch where they seemed to be chasing the popular trends. 
Maiden damn sure never pulled anything like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjcuMuJaad0).

This is correct. After Priest did the hair metal/glam thing, thrash was at its peak and Priest released their thrashiest album (Painkiller). Death metal took over in the 90s and Priest released the death metal-influenced Jugulator. By 2003 nu-metal was popular and Demolition had plenty of nu-metal elements.

I'd say there's a difference between adaptation and selling out.

Whereas someone like Queensryche could be accused of dropping metal completely, Priest have tried to keep within their vision while not abandoning their sound.

The idea that Maiden haven't changed as well - as if Dianno era would have had songs about "dinosaurs walking the earth" . People seem to be forgetting that Maiden were reduced to a shadow of their former selves for most of the 90s.

Ask most people which is better "No prayer for the dying" or "Painkiller" and I think most would say the latter.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 09, 2009, 03:37:18 PM

Ask most people which is better "No prayer for the dying" or "Painkiller" and I think most would say the latter.
I certainly would.  However, NPftD is still very much Maiden; just not particularly good Maiden.  Painkiller was yet another completely different version of Priest.  Any Maiden fan could listen to any of their albums and immediately recognize the music.  Try following along from Defenders-Turbo-Ram it Down-Painkiller.  Their's no musical similarity between them. 

Furthermore, Priest went in whichever direction the money seemed to be thickest.  I don't think anybody could say that Maiden released No Prayer to try and get rich off of MTV and radio airplay. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 09, 2009, 03:50:34 PM
The main difference is that Judas Priest peaked with Painkiller, while Maiden bottomed out with No Prayer.

The tours were both quite interesting. The first leg of the Painkiller tour had Megadeth and Testament opening up Priest were amazing. Then they came back with the Operation Rock n Roll package, and Alice Cooper mopped the stage with them. Something was missing from their performance as the tour went on.

Maiden, although the No Prayer album was very disappointing, the No Prayer tour was one of their most spirited shows. I saw them in New Jersey and in Providence and they kicked complete ass!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 10, 2009, 09:11:29 AM
Iron Maiden just announced that they're headlining Sonisphere in Sweden and Finland also.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 10, 2009, 09:18:31 AM
Ask most people which is better "No prayer for the dying" or "Painkiller" and I think most would say the latter.
And this is important why?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 10, 2009, 01:04:10 PM
Hmm, it would be pretty cool if Maiden were unveiling tour dates every day, sort of like an Advent calendar...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on December 10, 2009, 05:17:53 PM
Ask most people which is better "No prayer for the dying" or "Painkiller" and I think most would say the latter.
And this is important why?
Because I think most people would not say Priest "sold out".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 10, 2009, 06:00:58 PM
Ask most people which is better "No prayer for the dying" or "Painkiller" and I think most would say the latter.
And this is important why?
Because I think most people would not say Priest "sold out".
Painkiller was cool, and NPftD was pretty bad, but the point remains.  Maiden never sold out, and Priest did big-time, repeatedly through the late 80's. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 10, 2009, 06:26:06 PM
I don't think NPFtD is that bad, it's just uninspired.  It's all pretty consistent, but overall just so average.  Whereas its successor is split into amazing songs and awful ones.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on December 11, 2009, 01:40:39 PM
Ask most people which is better "No prayer for the dying" or "Painkiller" and I think most would say the latter.
And this is important why?
Because I think most people would not say Priest "sold out".
Painkiller was cool, and NPftD was pretty bad, but the point remains.  Maiden never sold out, and Priest did big-time, repeatedly through the late 80's. 
Your point yes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on December 11, 2009, 01:48:51 PM
Ask most people which is better "No prayer for the dying" or "Painkiller" and I think most would say the latter.
And this is important why?
Because I think most people would not say Priest "sold out".

I thought this was what most metal fans thought, actually.  I've heard it so much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 15, 2009, 06:43:04 AM
Another gig announced.

August 11th, Bergen, Norway.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on December 15, 2009, 07:45:10 AM
Another gig announced.

August 11th, Bergen, Norway.

I wonder if the new album will be released by then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 15, 2009, 07:51:10 AM
I'm 99% sure the answer is no.  They're on the same schedule as AMOLAD/DOD, which means we're looking at a September release, with a summer pre-tour and a fall album tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 15, 2009, 03:20:51 PM
I'm 99% sure the answer is no.  They're on the same schedule as AMOLAD/DOD, which means we're looking at a September release, with a summer pre-tour and a fall album tour.

So, if I see them pre-album, will they not be coming back for the actual tour? As in, say they go on a N/S American tour, and My part of NA gets toured right before the album release, and SA gets toured with the album, will I get to see them play in support of the new one? Another way to look at it: Is the pre-album tour separate from the album tour?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 15, 2009, 04:09:31 PM
I'd find it unlikely for them to skip NA on an album tour.  That being said, it might be extremely limited such as the 2004 NA Dance of Death tour, or to a lesser extent the AMOLAD tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on December 15, 2009, 05:59:31 PM
Toronto and Quebec are some of Maiden's biggest craziest places, as stated on Flight 666. I doubt they would skip Canada during the album part of the tour. Either way, recording in January, album will come out shortly after, around July-ish? then tour starts shortly after that. Fuckin eh!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 15, 2009, 07:48:32 PM
They are writing songs now, will record in early 2010, do a summer pre tour, and release the album early fall.  Then do a world tour in late fall through early 2010.  Maiden said that Sonisphere UK will be the only show in the UK this year so that makes me think they will hit up Europe toward the end of the album tour.  I expe t the summer tour to include maybe one or atthe most two new songs, but I expect a strong dose of songs from their last three albums mixed with the classics.  I just hope NA gets summer dates and fall dates.  I fully expect them to tour NA forthe new album though, at least the major cities.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 15, 2009, 09:07:31 PM
Thanks to everyone that answered.

I was just scared that they would pull a Megadeth ( :2metal:) and only play the songs that had been released before the album came out (Headcrusher, then 1,320' later on) until the album came out. So the people that saw them before Endgame basically got screwed over if they wanted to hear the new album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 15, 2009, 09:28:30 PM
I've been hearing rumours of May for NA  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 15, 2009, 09:39:04 PM
I've been hearing rumours of May for NA  :metal
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 16, 2009, 07:11:31 AM
Maiden headlining Wacken confirmed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 16, 2009, 03:46:41 PM
Besides Ozzfest (which to me has worsened exponentially over time), are there ANY metal festivals in the US???
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 16, 2009, 04:25:23 PM
Besides Ozzfest (which to me has worsened exponentially over time), are there ANY metal festivals in the US???

Couple underground ones, couple mid-sized ones (Progpower, for example).  Only festival in the larger European sense is Heavy MTL, which had its first year in 2008 and is gearing up for 2010.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zeltar on December 22, 2009, 11:35:05 AM
Hey guys usually I'm against advertising my survivors in other threads but the voter dropoff has gone too far. Fellow Maiden fans, go check out the P/S section and vote in the Maiden survivor. We're in the finals right now and the results are being skewed from votes being spread too thin. Only YOU can save the Maiden survivor.

(https://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/iwantyou.jpg)
To go vote in the Maiden survivor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 22, 2009, 03:15:38 PM
Hey guys usually I'm against advertising my survivors in other threads but the voter dropoff has gone too far. Fellow Maiden fans, go check out the P/S section and vote in the Maiden survivor. We're in the finals right now and the results are being skewed from votes being spread too thin. Only YOU can save the Maiden survivor.

SNIP

Too much rampant silliness.  The Legacy and Brighter are what did me in.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on January 12, 2010, 07:57:33 AM
Has anybody yet mentioned Nicko McBrain's new BBQ restaurant in Miami?

https://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/iron-maidens-drummer-starts-rock-and-roll-barbecue-restaurant/

No word yet on whether or not they close at 11:58 PM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on January 12, 2010, 08:20:45 AM
Has anybody yet mentioned Nicko McBrain's new BBQ restaurant in Miami?

https://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/iron-maidens-drummer-starts-rock-and-roll-barbecue-restaurant/

No word yet on whether or not they close at 11:58 PM.

clever post is clever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 12, 2010, 03:20:08 PM
I saw Flight 666 for the first time on Saturday, and it was :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 12, 2010, 03:25:22 PM
I saw Flight 666 for the first time on Saturday, and it was :2metal:

I own in on blu-Ray and it is sooooo good and very well done.  One of my best purchases of 2009.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on January 12, 2010, 03:31:58 PM
Has anybody yet mentioned Nicko McBrain's new BBQ restaurant in Miami?

https://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/iron-maidens-drummer-starts-rock-and-roll-barbecue-restaurant/

No word yet on whether or not they close at 11:58 PM.

Even my suggestion (2:00 AM) can't reach that cleverness. I tip my hat to you.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on January 12, 2010, 03:48:33 PM
I saw Flight 666 for the first time on Saturday, and it was :2metal:

I own in on blu-Ray and it is sooooo good and very well done.  One of my best purchases of 2009.

I had the privilege to see it in the cinema, and holy crap it is incredible! :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on January 12, 2010, 04:29:33 PM
I want tour dates!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 12, 2010, 04:41:05 PM
I saw Flight 666 for the first time on Saturday, and it was :2metal:

I own in on blu-Ray and it is sooooo good and very well done.  One of my best purchases of 2009.

I had the privilege to see it in the cinema, and holy crap it is incredible! :2metal:
Did it feature the band pooping out from behind the screen and playing a live show?? :neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on January 12, 2010, 04:55:04 PM
Yeah, sure, why not...

:neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on January 16, 2010, 08:25:36 AM
Iron Maiden are now officially in the studio...


... at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas!  This will be the first time they've recorded there since Somewhere in Time. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on January 16, 2010, 09:51:17 AM
Has anybody yet mentioned Nicko McBrain's new BBQ restaurant in Miami?

https://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/iron-maidens-drummer-starts-rock-and-roll-barbecue-restaurant/

No word yet on whether or not they close at 11:58 PM.

Nah, they probably close at 5:00.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 16, 2010, 09:53:10 AM
Iron Maiden are now officially in the studio...


... at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas!  This will be the first time they've recorded there since Somewhere in Time. 

I like this!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 16, 2010, 10:47:14 AM
Yeah, sure, why not...

:neverusethis:
I don't know if you got the corny joke, but I was referring to Anvil and they're movie/live show that you got when seeing it in theaters.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on January 16, 2010, 11:14:23 AM
Yeah, sure, why not...

:neverusethis:
I don't know if you got the corny joke, but I was referring to Anvil and they're movie/live show that you got when seeing it in theaters.

Nope, I did not. :P
Still not seen the Anvil film yet. Shameful I know.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on January 16, 2010, 11:21:00 AM
Iron Maiden are now officially in the studio...


... at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas!  This will be the first time they've recorded there since Somewhere in Time. 

I like this!

They recorded Piece of Mind, Powerslave, and parts of Somewhere in Time there, so they are 3/3 so far there.  Hopefully the new one can measure up too...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 16, 2010, 11:41:18 AM
Yeah, sure, why not...

:neverusethis:
I don't know if you got the corny joke, but I was referring to Anvil and they're movie/live show that you got when seeing it in theaters.

Nope, I did not. :P
Still not seen the Anvil film yet. Shameful I know.
Yeah the people that saw it in theaters were treated with Anvil popping out of the screen and playing a live show. I wanted to go, but didn't.  :'(
Iron Maiden are now officially in the studio...


... at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas!  This will be the first time they've recorded there since Somewhere in Time. 

I like this!

They recorded Piece of Mind, Powerslave, and parts of Somewhere in Time there, so they are 3/3 so far there.  Hopefully the new one can measure up too...
This
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 16, 2010, 12:43:44 PM
Iron Maiden are now officially in the studio...


... at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas!  This will be the first time they've recorded there since Somewhere in Time. 

I like this!

They recorded Piece of Mind, Powerslave, and parts of Somewhere in Time there, so they are 3/3 so far there.  Hopefully the new one can measure up too...

Yeah that's what really got me really excited about this, all the classic stuff they recorded over there :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on January 16, 2010, 12:48:17 PM
Iron Maiden are now officially in the studio...


... at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas!  This will be the first time they've recorded there since Somewhere in Time. 

Where did they announce this? It's not on their site or myspace or anything.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on January 16, 2010, 02:50:12 PM
Iron Maiden are now officially in the studio...


... at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas!  This will be the first time they've recorded there since Somewhere in Time. 

Where did they announce this? It's not on their site or myspace or anything.

People on the forums have been stalking Kevin Shirley's facebook, and one guy has a friend out there on vacation who's been stalking them/met Bruce in a bar somewhere I believe.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on January 16, 2010, 03:02:55 PM
Maybe they're just on vacation? :neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on January 16, 2010, 03:59:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qANEeOpITYc

Love this song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 17, 2010, 02:19:56 AM
Fantastic track. The entire album is magnificent, probably the best release of 2008.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 16, 2010, 08:41:00 AM
https://www.bravewords.com/news/132469

It's reported that the "band" portion of the new Maiden record is done.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 16, 2010, 08:52:43 AM
:caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 16, 2010, 11:29:25 AM
:caffeine:
x100
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on February 16, 2010, 11:31:10 AM
:dangerwillrobinson:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on February 16, 2010, 12:06:06 PM
Awesome! Really looking forward to it. Looking forward to seeing them for the first time even more.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on February 16, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
https://www.bravewords.com/news/132469

It's reported that the "band" portion of the new Maiden record is done.

 :metal :metal :metal :metal

One thing you know for sure, Maiden will never release a corporate, sell-out piece of crap. Their worst albums were bad for different reasons.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 16, 2010, 12:47:41 PM
Awesome! Really looking forward to it. Looking forward to seeing them for the first time even more.
BEST. LIVE. SHOW. EVER.

:eddie: <-- We need that  or :birch: will suffice as well :neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 26, 2010, 01:44:19 PM
NORTH AMERICA BEWARE
https://ironmaiden.com/
:caffeine: :caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine:
Don't know what it's for, album, tour, but I LITERALLY almost fell off my chair after my heart skipped a beat, no joke.
:birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on February 26, 2010, 01:50:51 PM
*squeals like a little girl*
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on February 26, 2010, 02:14:22 PM
NORTH AMERICA BEWARE
https://ironmaiden.com/
:caffeine: :caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine:
Don't know what it's for, album, tour, but I LITERALLY almost fell off my chair after my heart skipped a beat, no joke.
:birch:

i just shat everywhere
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on February 26, 2010, 02:18:02 PM
Awesome! Really looking forward to it. Looking forward to seeing them for the first time even more.
I came in to post this!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 26, 2010, 02:20:11 PM
Tour announcement.  Gotta be.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 26, 2010, 02:20:26 PM
NORTH AMERICA BEWARE
https://ironmaiden.com/
:caffeine: :caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine::caffeine:
Don't know what it's for, album, tour, but I LITERALLY almost fell off my chair after my heart skipped a beat, no joke.
:birch:

It has to be tour dates, otherwise they wouldn't have made it geographically specific. In any case, I am excited. :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 26, 2010, 02:28:40 PM
Damn.  I'd really like a Colorado date sometime in the late summer. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on February 26, 2010, 02:31:12 PM
:birch: So excited, I must also mention, that is the coolest emote on here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 26, 2010, 03:32:59 PM
Yeah, I'm hearing speculation on May/June NA tour dates from the IM fan club board.  That would make the most sense.  Can't wait to see them for the 5th time in the NYC/NJ area.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 26, 2010, 03:45:30 PM
:birch: So excited, I must also mention, that is the coolest emote on here.
I would say thank you but it was bosk that bestowed it upon me  :)
*squeals like a little girl*
i just shat everywhere
I am excited. :D
I second all of theses thoughts/actions x10000
My heart literally skipped a beat when I read it on the website and I HAD to post it here
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalMike06 on February 26, 2010, 03:46:54 PM
I've never seen them before, but I've vowed to see them at least once before they get too old.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ultimetalhead on February 26, 2010, 03:50:00 PM
I guess I'll have to go see them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 26, 2010, 03:51:31 PM
I've never seen them before, but I've vowed to see them at least once before they get too old.
Which is never. Seriously.
I guess I'll have to go see them.
:lol He speaks the truth
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 26, 2010, 04:04:47 PM
Holy fuck :metal

Too bad I'll be in a Hospital at that time :angry:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 26, 2010, 04:41:46 PM
Damn, here's hoping for a NA date that's during a non-busy time for me!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 26, 2010, 04:44:15 PM
Damn, here's hoping for a NA date that's during a non-busy time for me!
When IRON MAIDEN comes to town you MAKE time! That means missing a birth, wedding, funeral, even 1 Vs. 100 live primetime!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 26, 2010, 06:21:31 PM
Holy fuck :metal

Too bad I'll be in a Hospital at that time :angry:

hospital ruins so many good concerts. I missed DTs only NZ show because of hospital. Hope everything is okay with you though bro.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 26, 2010, 07:24:23 PM
Holy fuck :metal

Too bad I'll be in a Hospital at that time :angry:

hospital ruins so many good concerts. I missed DTs only NZ show because of hospital. Hope everything is okay with you though bro.

I was referring to the announcement of whatever it is itself, but it's just a day of testing I have to go through; nothing serious
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 26, 2010, 08:23:23 PM
Well, best of luck anywhoo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on February 27, 2010, 12:32:45 PM
:caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 27, 2010, 01:57:09 PM
:caffeine:
OMG PROFILE PIC CHANGE
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on February 27, 2010, 09:25:46 PM
lol yeah, this is my second one since I've been a member here, thought the Meshuggah one was starting to get a bit stale :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 27, 2010, 09:29:59 PM
For me, profile pics is how I remember the user, and when somebody changes it it's a big deal for my memory  :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on March 03, 2010, 07:45:05 PM
Hey Nickeh if you still have my number, send me a text message with the news if it's relevant to me.  I'll be without a computer for the next few days...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalMike06 on March 03, 2010, 07:51:52 PM
So my band (well, a band in which I'm filling in for the guitarist) is covering Invaders.  :biggrin: Should be fun.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 03, 2010, 07:52:25 PM
So my band (well, a band in which I'm filling in for the guitarist) is covering Invaders.  :biggrin: Should be fun.
InvaAAAdeerrrrrrrs!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 03, 2010, 07:52:41 PM
Add the solo they forgot.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ultimetalhead on March 03, 2010, 07:53:23 PM
Invaders was one of the first songs I learned how to play on the guitar. Took a really long time for me to nail down, but I suppose that's what I get for trying to tackle Maiden right off the bat.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on March 03, 2010, 08:04:05 PM
I learned Hallowed be thy Name as my first bass song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYPvVE6f4GU
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on March 03, 2010, 09:17:41 PM
Hey Nickeh if you still have my number, send me a text message with the news if it's relevant to me.  I'll be without a computer for the next few days...

I can't send texts, so you're out of luck on this one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 04, 2010, 04:24:32 AM
Invaders was one of the first songs that got me into Maiden.  Could this song be the beginning of battle/viking metal??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LudwigVan on March 04, 2010, 09:21:36 AM
Invaders was one of the first songs that got me into Maiden.  Could this song be the beginning of battle/viking metal??

That's a pretty good bet.  And the precursor to Invaders, even though it's technically not metal, is Immigrant Song by Zeppelin. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 04, 2010, 12:38:52 PM
Maiden's site is closed for updating  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheVoxyn on March 04, 2010, 12:46:59 PM
:dangerwillrobinson:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 04, 2010, 01:00:39 PM
They're late, God dammit.

Edit:  Everybody refreshing the page is screwing their server up.  :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on March 04, 2010, 01:04:08 PM
HOLY FUCK A TOUR WITH DREAM THEATER

EDIT: SON OF A BITCH THE FARTHEST SOUTH THEY'RE GOING IS DC
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 04, 2010, 01:10:47 PM
FINAL FRONTIER TOUR WITH DREAM THEATER!!!!!!! I'M smileING!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on March 04, 2010, 01:21:49 PM
I hope to hell that they'll come back for a proper UK tour - the line up and price of Sonisphere isn't something I particularly like... :(

BUT OMFG NEW MAIDEN ALBUM!!!!! :letam: :2metal: :metal:
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THAT NOW! THIS IS GOING TO BE AN AWESOME SUMMER!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 04, 2010, 01:22:04 PM
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Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 04, 2010, 01:26:18 PM
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THAT IS NOT NEARLY ENOUGH EMOTES TO DESCRIBE HOW METAL THIS IS  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal This plus yours is more like it  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 04, 2010, 01:27:13 PM
FUCK YEAH AGAIN! :birch: :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 04, 2010, 01:31:10 PM
Damned nice of them to put a day between Dallas and Houston.  I'll definitely catch those two. 

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on March 04, 2010, 01:35:29 PM
:birch: I read this and it made my life better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on March 04, 2010, 02:24:38 PM
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THAT IS NOT NEARLY ENOUGH EMOTES TO DESCRIBE HOW METAL THIS IS  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal  :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal This plus yours is more like it  :tup

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Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 04, 2010, 05:22:55 PM
I really hope that the title "The Final Frontier" isn't hinting that it could be their last album. I really can't see them quitting anytime soon but the title still worries me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on March 04, 2010, 05:27:16 PM
I are excited :metal





























^understatement of the year
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 04, 2010, 05:28:53 PM
I really hope that the title "The Final Frontier" isn't hinting that it could be their last album. I really can't see them quitting anytime soon but the title still worries me.
The possibility is high. Steve Harris' original goal was to make 15 studio albums, which they will have done. Also the name of the album, their age, and the huge supporting act of Dream Theater. And to be honest, I hope they hit a HUGE FUCKING home run with this album, and have it be a culmination of everything that they've done; have it be AMAZING; stunning;  :metal ; epic; all at the same time, and end it all with one HUGE world tour. I would rather that than they get too old, lose ideas, and slack live *cough* Metallica *cough* (I LOVE Metallica too, don't get me wrong). That would be an awesome ending to the the best metal band of all time.

EDIT: And then they either do side projects (Bruce Dickinson solo career =  :metal ), or form like a side band like Liquid Tension Experiemtn with a few members just for fun.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on March 04, 2010, 05:48:17 PM
IRON MAIDEN AND DREAM THEATER?  :hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy

Oh wait, America?

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Side note @ GuineaPig: What is your avatar from?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 04, 2010, 06:03:34 PM
It's Bruce Dickinson ripping up a "Play Classics" sign at Nassau Coliseum during the AMOLAD tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LordCaptainMcKlockenstein on March 04, 2010, 06:23:00 PM
Holy shit!

That's.... this is awesome. 

I think I just pooped a little.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 04, 2010, 09:18:08 PM
Songs I predict showing up on this tour again:

Killers
22 Acacia Avenue
The Wickerman
Ghost of the Navigator
Paschendale
These Colours Don't Run
For the Greater Good of God
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 04, 2010, 09:22:08 PM
Songs I predict showing up on this tour again:

The Wickerman
smileing will commence if this happens
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LordCaptainMcKlockenstein on March 04, 2010, 09:27:37 PM
Songs I predict showing up on this tour again:

Killers
22 Acacia Avenue
The Wickerman
Ghost of the Navigator
Paschendale
These Colours Don't Run
For the Greater Good of God
All of these would be awesome.

I do hope that they play "Brighter than a Thousand Suns" though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 05, 2010, 02:10:12 AM
We need IM&DT tour in Europe...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on March 05, 2010, 06:01:26 AM
Euro peeps: read more, on im.com it says that EURO dates are TBA. Which would be why it's called a World Tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on March 05, 2010, 09:02:28 AM
What sort of set could we expect Maiden to play, as the NA tour will precede their album release? Will they feature a lot of new songs?   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 05, 2010, 10:11:48 AM
What sort of set could we expect Maiden to play, as the NA tour will precede their album release? Will they feature a lot of new songs?   
It'll be a classics set, and they'll preview the first song from the new album.  This is how they've done it for the last few albums. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on March 05, 2010, 10:19:54 AM
If Maiden ends with a last tour, then i gotta say that songs i would love to hear:

*The Legacy (already heard it on the AMOLAD-tour, but its so awesome)
*Dance Of Death
*Brave New World
*The Clansman
*The Sign Of The Cross
*Paschendale

and obviously some older classics like:

*Killers
*Remember Tomorrow
*The Phantom Of The Opera
*The Prisoner

Also, would rock to hear Powerslave again.
Damn, all this talk about Maiden really makes me want to listen to the music, might put on a Maiden-album tonight actually. =D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on March 05, 2010, 10:58:59 AM
What sort of set could we expect Maiden to play, as the NA tour will precede their album release? Will they feature a lot of new songs?   

There was a press release saying that the set would cover the full history of the band (not to mention there was an interview where Bruce said that they're planning to do more songs from BNW/DoD), along with a song or two off the new album.

I'd love to see:
-5 classic set mainstays
The Trooper
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Fear of the Dark
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden

-Older songs that still rock
Aces High
Powerslave
Wasted Years
Revelations
Stranger in a Strange Land

-Reunion songs
Ghost of the Navigator
The Thin Line Between Love and Hate (could be exchanged for Brave New World or The Wicker Man)
Montsegur
Paschendale
For the Greater Good of God

-Final Frontier Songs
new song 1
new song 2
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on March 05, 2010, 11:35:02 AM
Only two songs from the new album? It has to be more than that
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 05, 2010, 11:36:06 AM
Only two songs from the new album? It has to be more than that

The album isn't even out yet. They aren't going to play the whole thing. It's a teaser.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 05, 2010, 11:39:54 AM
Only two songs from the new album? It has to be more than that
In the past, it's only been one.  I've seen Wicker Man, Wildest Dreams, and [I think] Different Worlds debuted. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on March 05, 2010, 11:42:03 AM
Only two songs from the new album? It has to be more than that
In the past, it's only been one.  I've seen Wicker Man, Wildest Dreams, and [I think] Different Worlds debuted. 

Wow really? I've never been to a Maiden show, but I've been spoiled by Rush and Dream Theater's setlists :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on March 05, 2010, 11:46:59 AM
A couple new songs would be great as a teaser. I was just hoping for something other than a repeat of the SBiT tour setlist, as awesome as that was. Some BNW-DoD-AMoLaD mixed in would definitely be awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on March 11, 2010, 09:03:07 PM
Anyone know how much the tickets in Canada are going for right now for the presale?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 11, 2010, 10:40:49 PM
Roughly 35-55 on the bottom end and 85-125 on the high side.  All of the dates are up on TM's site with the prices.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on March 17, 2010, 08:17:14 AM
Tickets were purchased!

We're in section 304 at PNC, which is a little too far left for me, but at least it's not on the lawn :letam: :2metal: :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Master Of Sin on March 17, 2010, 02:44:34 PM
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=11433.0

go vote for Maiden! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 73109 on March 17, 2010, 02:45:22 PM
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=11541.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 27, 2010, 11:07:01 PM
https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ironmaiden/albums/album/142131/review/6210063/the_number_of_the_beast :puke:
:andydt:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on March 28, 2010, 03:27:34 PM
https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ironmaiden/albums/album/142131/review/6210063/the_number_of_the_beast :puke:
:andydt:

It's Rolling Stone. What did you expect?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 28, 2010, 04:59:23 PM
https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ironmaiden/albums/album/142131/review/6210063/the_number_of_the_beast :puke:
:andydt:

It's Rolling Stone. What did you expect?
Never have read Rolling Stone, and probably never will now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 29, 2010, 09:52:17 PM
I read the beginning and stopped, sounded too much like garbage and I dont care for garbage.

I will say that TNOTB is actually on my lower tier of Maiden albums.  In terms of significance to the band and heavy metal, I would say its number 1, but IM have made many better albums overall in my opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 30, 2010, 10:29:47 AM
I'm not gonna praise it more than it deserves, but is a fantastic album. Sure it had a few less-memorable-as-a-whole songs (really, who knows "Total Eclipse" by anything besides the intro?) like "Total Eclipse", and, um, well.... that's fuckin' it! Every other song has extremely memorable parts. There is no way it deserves anything less than a four out of five... and that's pushing it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 30, 2010, 11:18:54 AM
I'm with Cramx on this one.  I consider it the weakest of the first 5 Maiden albums.

However, that has no bearing on the silliness of that (and all other) Rolling Stone reviews.  I think that ass-hat Robert Christgau pretty much set the standard for RS, and he really hated metal. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 30, 2010, 12:37:58 PM
Number of the Beast is a good album, for sure. But it probably wouldn't even be in my top 5 Maiden albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 30, 2010, 02:28:50 PM
Number of the Beast is a good album, for sure. But it probably wouldn't even be in my top 5 Maiden albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LordCaptainMcKlockenstein on March 30, 2010, 07:49:10 PM
I'm not gonna praise it more than it deserves, but is a fantastic album. Sure it had a few less-memorable-as-a-whole songs (really, who knows "Total Eclipse" by anything besides the intro?) like "Total Eclipse", and, um, well.... that's fuckin' it! Every other song has extremely memorable parts. There is no way it deserves anything less than a four out of five... and that's pushing it.
TBH, 'Gangland' is pretty shitty too.

Number of the Beast is a good album, for sure. But it probably wouldn't even be in my top 5 Maiden albums.
This.

But still, Rolling Stone is pretty much up their ass when it comes to music.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on March 31, 2010, 03:23:15 AM
All Maiden albums are good or better, making it really hard to rank them.
I would probably say Powerslave or Brave New World for nr1, but it's really hard.
Every album has something appealing, for example i love the darker-sound on The X-Factor, but i don't enjoy it as much, because i prefer Bruce singing.
A Matter of Life and Death was pretty darn good as well, The Legacy is probably in my top5 maiden songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 06:43:13 AM
Wow, I can't believe the dissing of TNOTB. I think it's taken for granted just how good this is. I mean, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Children Of The Damned, 22 Acacia Ave, The Prisoner, TNOTB.
This album was a HUGE jump from Killers, as big of gap between albums as they have. It's almost like a different band.

Personally, I'm not nuts about Invaders, but I love Gangland, and I actually think it would be right at home if it was included on Killers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 31, 2010, 06:48:57 AM
It is a good album. It just has not been one of my favorites.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 06:58:11 AM
Yeah, I just get sensitive to any criticism hurled its way. To me it's an untouchable album up there with Images & Words.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on March 31, 2010, 07:03:50 AM
TNOTB is a great album yes, but not close to my favorites by them. 
Run To The Hills and the title track are 2 of the most annoying songs ever, and they've been so overplayed that i almost can't listen to them anymore. :P
Apart from that, i'm not that much for songs like Invaders and Gangland.
Still a classic album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 31, 2010, 07:05:49 AM
I don't thing Run to the Hills or the title track are annoying but I would agree they have been overplayed a bit.

And am I the only one who likes Invaders? :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 31, 2010, 07:09:54 AM
I like Invaders too. And I agree that RTTH and TNOTB has been overplayed to death.

Great album, but I think they've done better ones. Seventh Son and Somewhere In Time rank higher for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on March 31, 2010, 07:13:38 AM
Brave New World, Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death are all very high for me, surprisingly seeing as other bands like Metallica had their best albums in the beginning.
Maiden has been awesome all the time. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on March 31, 2010, 07:16:07 AM
Maiden has been awesome all the time. :)

Except for No Prayer, Virtual XI, and The X Factor
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 31, 2010, 07:18:27 AM
No Prayer and The X Factor have some good songs. Virtual XI is pretty bad though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on March 31, 2010, 07:21:44 AM
Maiden has been awesome all the time. :)

Except for No Prayer, Virtual XI, and The X Factor

Haven't listened to No Prayer in a long-long time, however:
The X Factor - The Sign of the Cross
Virtual XI - The Clansman, The Angel and the Gambler

:3
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 07:41:55 AM
Believe me, I've heard Run To The Hill enough to last me a lifetime, but it was probably the most important song of their career.
Actually, I must say, when they performed it on the SBiT tour, the place (Mansfield, MA) went freaking nuts. It was very powerful.

Virtual XI has some decent songs. I would love to hear them do The Educated Fool with Bruce. I think Bruce singing that chorus would just kill.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 31, 2010, 07:58:05 AM
I'm not gonna praise it more than it deserves, but is a fantastic album. Sure it had a few less-memorable-as-a-whole songs (really, who knows "Total Eclipse" by anything besides the intro?) like "Total Eclipse", and, um, well.... that's fuckin' it! Every other song has extremely memorable parts. There is no way it deserves anything less than a four out of five... and that's pushing it.

1.  Total Eclipse wasnt included on the original pressing (this may have already been mentioned, apologies if so).  So I'm thinking that means it doesnt get included when it comes to rating the album

2.  Totally disagree with you on the song itself.  Its a shitload better than Gangland and would've made the album a couple times awesomer if they had replaced the two. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 31, 2010, 08:40:54 AM
I don't get the hate for Gangland.  I quite like it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 09:07:52 AM
I don't get the hate for Gangland.  I quite like it.
I love the pre chorus, and I think it's one of the more memorable hooks on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 31, 2010, 10:10:21 AM
Whoa, did we just see a favorable mention of The Angel and the Gambler?  Holy shit.

Back to #, Total Eclipse would have made it a better album if it had replaced any of several songs.  Invaders and Gangland are two of my least favorite Maiden tunes.  RttH is really only memorable for the mighty Clive Burr's playing, IMO.  The title track is a fantastic live song, but the studio version is pretty ordinary.  CotD and Hallowed are really the only two stand out tracks, me thinks.  Though very similar in style, I think PoM crushes it on a song by song basis.  And while it's difficult to compare it to Killers since they're completely different, I'd much rather listen to a great Dianno album than a mediocre Bruce album.  Just my 2¢.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on March 31, 2010, 10:14:08 AM
X Factor rules and is one of my favorite Maiden albums. I will defend it to the death.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on March 31, 2010, 12:17:24 PM
Invaders - 8.5/10.0
Children Of The Damned - 9.0/10
The Prisoner - 8.5/10
22 Acacia Avenue - 8.0/10
The Number Of The Beast - 9.5/10
Run To The Hills - 9.5/10
Gangland - 9.0/10
Hallowed Be Thy Name - 10/10

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 01:34:37 PM
Whoa, did we just see a favorable mention of The Angel and the Gambler?  Holy shit.
Has to be their worst song..

, I think PoM crushes it on a song by song basis.
Crushes it? Wow, I can certainly see someone preferring PoM over TNOTB..but crushes is kind of strong. Bart, let me ask you this..what do you think of Powerslave? I thought it was a huge letdown after PoM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 31, 2010, 01:47:36 PM
Whoa, did we just see a favorable mention of The Angel and the Gambler?  Holy shit.
Has to be their worst song..

, I think PoM crushes it on a song by song basis.
Crushes it? Wow, I can certainly see someone preferring PoM over TNOTB..but crushes is kind of strong. Bart, let me ask you this..what do you think of Powerslave? I thought it was a huge letdown after PoM.
Side two is perhaps Maiden's finest hour.  Side one is a solid effort.

As for NotB vs. PoM, if you put each of the nine songs up against each other, the PoM songs win out with the exceptions of Children and 22.  Even the mighty Hallowed goes up against a great song.  There aren't many times I specifically want to hear something off of Number.  I find myself wanting to hear PoM all the time.  It's just a better 9 songs. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 31, 2010, 01:50:09 PM
PoM would be an awesome album if not for Die With Your Boots On. I really have a problem with that song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 02:01:45 PM
I love Die With Your Boots On.

The problem Powerslave has with me is that it made a terrible first impression.
In 1984 I thought..
1. The album was very generic. The musical bridges in 2 Minutes and Powerslave were sooo predictable.
2. Rime was long just for the sake of being long.
3. I thought the Egyptian thing was queer and cliche'd.
4. I didn't think it held a candle to PoM, which sounded fresh.

In 2010 I think:
1. The Duallists is one of Maiden's greatest hidden gems
2. I LOVE the title track.
3. I still think Rime is bloated and overrated
4. It has aged very well, much better than Somewhere In Time (an album I LOVED when it came out, even claimed it to be my fave Maiden album at the time)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on March 31, 2010, 02:05:34 PM
I love Die With Your Boots On.

The problem Powerslave has with me is that it made a terrible first impression.
In 1984 I thought..
1. The album was very generic. The musical bridges in 2 Minutes and Powerslave were sooo predictable.
2. Rime was long just for the sake of being long.
3. I thought the Egyptian thing was queer and cliche'd.
4. I didn't think it held a candle to PoM, which sounded fresh.

In 2010 I think:
1. The Duallists is one of Maiden's greatest hidden gems
2. I LOVE the title track.
3. I still think Rime is bloated and overrated
4. It has aged very well, much better than Somewhere In Time (an album I LOVED when it came out, even claimed it to be my fave Maiden album at the time)

Stop reading my mind.  Nothing compared to POM when that came out.  I played that soooo much that I had to buy it again because I never took care of my albums(Stupid teenager)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 02:07:35 PM
I remember the day I bought PoM. (I picked it up with Riot's Narita!). I slept at a friends house. Did a little  :hat, and was completely mesmerized by To Tame A Land.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on March 31, 2010, 02:14:38 PM
Funny thing is, I remember getting the cassette also.  Man the record labels made a fortune on me till I was able to tape  albums onto cassettes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 02:18:57 PM
They did it again when they started selling CD's. Now they're f##king reissuing CD's! WTF??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on March 31, 2010, 02:24:17 PM
They did it again when they started selling CD's. Now they're f##king reissuing CD's! WTF??

I've got to draw the line somewhere!  Oh and pay my mortgage so I've stoped buying reissues.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on March 31, 2010, 02:27:31 PM

2. Rime was long just for the sake of being long.
3. I still think Rime is bloated and overrated

I totally agree. The song itself is good, but the bass arpeggios going on for three minutes is totally unnecessary.

Quote
Virtual XI - The Angel and the Gambler

Yeah, because listening for the same three lines 22 times is an awesome experience.

The X Factor still remains one of my favourite Maiden albums. I love the dark atmosphere of it, and it contains some of their best songs imo (SOTC, TEOD)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 31, 2010, 02:30:47 PM
3. I still think Rime is bloated and overrated

It could probably be shorter but it is a great song as is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 02:35:25 PM
Triad, I think there was a discussion about The X Factor somewhere in this thread, but to me, The X Factor is full of great ideas, and a lot of great songs. But it has this unfinished quality to it. The production for one, but there are parts of songs that just do go together. I can't cite examples off the top of my head. It became obvious how much the balance that Bruce/ Adrian contibuted to center some of Harris' ideas.
There just didn't seem to be anyone that could help Harris arrange the parts. The album has direction so I wouldn't say it lacks direction, but like I said, it just has a Demo quality or lack of completeness to it. In fact I think it has some of the best ideas and could've been a freaking masterpiece. To me, it's a very frustrating listen, because all of the pieces were in place for it to be so much more.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LudwigVan on March 31, 2010, 02:51:07 PM
I love Die With Your Boots On.

The problem Powerslave has with me is that it made a terrible first impression.
In 1984 I thought..
1. The album was very generic. The musical bridges in 2 Minutes and Powerslave were sooo predictable.
2. Rime was long just for the sake of being long.
3. I thought the Egyptian thing was queer and cliche'd.
4. I didn't think it held a candle to PoM, which sounded fresh.

In 2010 I think:
1. The Duallists is one of Maiden's greatest hidden gems
2. I LOVE the title track.
3. I still think Rime is bloated and overrated
4. It has aged very well, much better than Somewhere In Time (an album I LOVED when it came out, even claimed it to be my fave Maiden album at the time)

Disagree about Rime.  That song does a great job of recreating the atmosphere of Coleridge's poem.  Musically, it was a full-blown realization of the experiment that they teased us with on To Tame A Land.  


Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 02:57:18 PM
I'm not saying I don't like it. I just think it's overrated and not this epic masterpiece that it's made out to be. LudwigVan, I liked your mention of To Tame A Land. I always got the feeling that TTAL was long, but we're gonna make a longer one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 31, 2010, 03:01:39 PM
Disagree about Rime.  That song does a great job of recreating the atmosphere of Coleridge's poem.  Musically, it was a full-blown realization of the experiment that they teased us with on To Tame A Land.  

Yup.  The poem was a damn fine piece of work, and I think Maiden's efforts did it justice.  While the middle bass section might run a bit long, I think it's necessary for the epic sense of revelation that comes out of it.  
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 31, 2010, 03:05:36 PM
Disagree about Rime.  That song does a great job of recreating the atmosphere of Coleridge's poem.  Musically, it was a full-blown realization of the experiment that they teased us with on To Tame A Land.  

Yup.  The poem was a damn fine piece of work, and I think Maiden's efforts did it justice.  While the middle bass section might run a bit long, I think it's necessary for the epic sense of revelation that comes out of it.  

And the gradual buildup into the solo after that part is one of my favorite moments for any Maiden song.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on March 31, 2010, 03:27:19 PM
Triad, I think there was a discussion about The X Factor somewhere in this thread, but to me, The X Factor is full of great ideas, and a lot of great songs. But it has this unfinished quality to it. The production for one, but there are parts of songs that just do go together. I can't cite examples off the top of my head. It became obvious how much the balance that Bruce/ Adrian contibuted to center some of Harris' ideas.
There just didn't seem to be anyone that could help Harris arrange the parts. The album has direction so I wouldn't say it lacks direction, but like I said, it just has a Demo quality or lack of completeness to it. In fact I think it has some of the best ideas and could've been a freaking masterpiece. To me, it's a very frustrating listen, because all of the pieces were in place for it to be so much more.

We've had this discussion about The X Factor before, and I still stand to my opinion. Let's just agree to disagree there. ;)

Nevertheless, I see your point about Harris not having anyone that supported/at times opposed his arrangements, but in my opinion, it was worse on Virtual XI. Four songs (interestingly, the four longest ones) were solely written by Harris, and there are many things that could bear changes in the arrangement. There is no originality in the songs, it's basically Steve Harris by numbers - the bass supporting the guitars even when there are no drums, one-line chorus lyrics etc. The only song on the album that somewhat manages to escape this one-dimensionality is Cómo Estáis Amigos.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2010, 03:36:00 PM
Yeah, both albums, which have latent greatness in them, would've been better served if there was someone there to challenge Steve Harris, or at least given him someone to bounce things off of..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 31, 2010, 08:36:43 PM
Triad, I think there was a discussion about The X Factor somewhere in this thread, but to me, The X Factor is full of great ideas, and a lot of great songs. But it has this unfinished quality to it. The production for one, but there are parts of songs that just do go together. I can't cite examples off the top of my head. It became obvious how much the balance that Bruce/ Adrian contibuted to center some of Harris' ideas.
There just didn't seem to be anyone that could help Harris arrange the parts. The album has direction so I wouldn't say it lacks direction, but like I said, it just has a Demo quality or lack of completeness to it. In fact I think it has some of the best ideas and could've been a freaking masterpiece. To me, it's a very frustrating listen, because all of the pieces were in place for it to be so much more.

We've had this discussion about The X Factor before, and I still stand to my opinion. Let's just agree to disagree there. ;)

Nevertheless, I see your point about Harris not having anyone that supported/at times opposed his arrangements, but in my opinion, it was worse on Virtual XI. Four songs (interestingly, the four longest ones) were solely written by Harris, and there are many things that could bear changes in the arrangement. There is no originality in the songs, it's basically Steve Harris by numbers - the bass supporting the guitars even when there are no drums, one-line chorus lyrics etc. The only song on the album that somewhat manages to escape this one-dimensionality is Cómo Estáis Amigos.

My favourite Maiden song of the '90s  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 01, 2010, 04:59:23 AM
X Factor rules and is one of my favorite Maiden albums. I will defend it to the death.
Finally!  :tup  Fantastic album, my 3rd favorite by Maiden overall...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 01, 2010, 10:58:34 AM
I agreee that the X-Factor is a good album and that Virtual XI is not.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 01, 2010, 11:00:22 AM
It's production and Blaze hold it back.  If that album had Martin Birch and Silicon Messiah-era Blaze, then it's a top 3 easily, maybe even my favourite.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 02, 2010, 09:14:59 AM
I was just watching the Philly 87 DVD and I really hope Caught Somewhere In Time is part of this year's setlist. Live, the main harmony/riff before the verses has always sounded thin, even on this soundboard, so I think with Jannick playing chords underneath it, it will really improve the song live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on April 02, 2010, 10:34:53 AM
I was just watching the Philly 87 DVD and I really hope Caught Somewhere In Time is part of this year's setlist. Live, the main harmony/riff before the verses has always sounded thin, even on this soundboard, so I think with Jannick playing chords underneath it, it will really improve the song live.

That would be badass.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 02, 2010, 11:13:19 AM
I know this isn't 100% on topic, but it's really close, so what does everyone think about Bruce's solo career and with Samson? I love his solo stuff, very melodic and slightly more progressive at times, and very much a lot darker. It's really really good. Thoughts?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2010, 11:14:30 AM
I love Bruce's solo work, but it's a crime that Adrian's Psycho Motel went pretty much unnoticed, two amazing albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 02, 2010, 11:16:49 AM
I love Bruce's solo work, but it's a crime that Adrian's Psycho Motel went pretty much unnoticed, two amazing albums.
Yep, never heard of that  :lol
I'll check it out.

And my solo Bruce rankings would go lie this (I only have three)

1. The Chemical Wedding
2. Accident of Birth
3. Tyranny of Souls
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on April 02, 2010, 11:17:06 AM
I like Bruce's solo stuff a lot, I actually prefer it over Maiden's stuff when they took in Blaze. Sounds like Bruce took the "Maiden sound" with him when he jumped ship in 1993, did some "Maiden sounding" solo albums, and then returned to the band. Accident Of Birth is one great album, I tell ya. It beats The X Factor and Virtual XI any day of the week.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 02, 2010, 11:51:03 AM
The Chemical Wedding is the best them.

Of all them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on April 02, 2010, 12:53:01 PM
The Chemical Wedding is amazing, though i would like to give some praise for Tyranny of Souls.
That album just seems very underrated, and its amazing from start to finish.
I especially love 'Navigate the Seas of the Sun" which is imo the best ballad made by Bruce, followed by Jerusalem.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 02, 2010, 12:58:00 PM
TCW is amazing song-for-song all the way through.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 02, 2010, 03:48:50 PM
I especially love 'Navigate the Seas of the Sun" which is imo the best ballad made by Bruce, followed by Jerusalem.

A man after my own heart...


TCW is amazing song-for-song all the way through.

Killing Floor is the only weak track imo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 02, 2010, 03:55:14 PM
TCW is amazing song-for-song all the way through.

Killing Floor is the only weak track imo.
I think it's awesome!
To me, the only "weaker" track is "Confeos", but I don't even know if that was originally included. It might be a bonus track.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 02, 2010, 04:01:07 PM
TCW is amazing song-for-song all the way through.

Killing Floor is the only weak track imo.
I think it's awesome!
To me, the only "weaker" track is "Confeos", but I don't even know if that was originally included. It might be a bonus track.

Yeah thats a bonus track, can't say I've ever heard it though.  I love the dark production on CW.  Can't believe how well it fits the mood of the album.  I've said this so many times before but it bears repeating.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 02, 2010, 04:27:42 PM
TCW is amazing song-for-song all the way through.

Killing Floor is the only weak track imo.
I think it's awesome!
To me, the only "weaker" track is "Confeos", but I don't even know if that was originally included. It might be a bonus track.

Yeah thats a bonus track, can't say I've ever heard it though.  I love the dark production on CW.  Can't believe how well it fits the mood of the album.  I've said this so many times before but it bears repeating.
Yeah definitely his most "complete" album in terms of everything fitting together, the lyrics, the music, the artwork, everything.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 02, 2010, 06:21:16 PM
Confeos is amazing.  Fuck the haters  :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 02, 2010, 06:29:21 PM
Confeos is amazing.  Fuck the haters  :metal :metal :metal
I agree, I just think it's the weakest track on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on April 02, 2010, 06:39:29 PM
Accident of Birth > Chemical Wedding
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 02, 2010, 06:52:11 PM
Accident of Birth > Chemical Wedding

Accident of Birth is an amazing album, but it doesn't have a "Jerusalem" or a "Book of Thel"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on April 02, 2010, 07:03:14 PM
I really love Skunkworks as well, but i know it isn't generally 'loved' by fans. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 02, 2010, 08:08:11 PM
Accident of Birth > Chemical Wedding

Accident of Birth is an amazing album, but it doesn't have a "Jerusalem" or a "Book of Thel"
Or any of the other TCW songs.  :P

I really love Skunkworks as well, but i know it isn't generally 'loved' by fans. :P
I'll eventually get that one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LordCaptainMcKlockenstein on April 02, 2010, 10:12:23 PM
Accident of Birth is an amazing album, but it doesn't have a "Jerusalem" or a "Book of Thel"
"Book of Thel" is amazing.

I want to make love to it behind a Wal-Mart...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Chagny on April 03, 2010, 01:29:09 AM
Seeing Maiden live with DT in June (https://sae.tweek.us/static/images/emoticons/emot-awesomelon.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on April 03, 2010, 05:19:37 AM
That tard is amazing. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on April 03, 2010, 01:19:37 PM
That tard is amazing. :lol

Agreed.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on April 03, 2010, 02:12:20 PM
River of no Return is an amazing song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 03, 2010, 03:13:00 PM
River of no Return is an amazing song.

Hear, hear.

Fuck, now I want to do a Bruce Dickinson top 25 so I can express my love for his work.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on April 03, 2010, 04:29:34 PM
River of no Return is an amazing song.

Hear, hear.

Fuck, now I want to do a Bruce Dickinson top 25 so I can express my love for his work.

I would follow with interest. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 04, 2010, 10:17:02 AM
River of no Return is an amazing song.

Hear, hear.

Fuck, now I want to do a Bruce Dickinson top 25 so I can express my love for his work.

I would follow with interest. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on April 04, 2010, 11:51:09 AM
Really love "The Aftermath", it isn't typical Maiden, but i really like it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on April 04, 2010, 01:21:23 PM
River of no Return is an amazing song.

Hear, hear.

Fuck, now I want to do a Bruce Dickinson top 25 so I can express my love for his work.

I would follow sans-pants. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 04, 2010, 01:29:08 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on April 04, 2010, 07:07:51 PM
Chemical Wedding is a fucking masterpiece. It still blows me away. Every song kicks ass. It's easily in my top 20 favorite albums of all time. I'd honestly say it's up there with the best Maiden albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 05, 2010, 08:41:38 AM
My thoughts on it:

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=3687.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 05, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
Bruce Dickinson top 25 has begun!

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=12119.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on April 08, 2010, 04:57:15 PM
So my last.fm has 665 plays of Iron Maiden.  I cannot allow myself to scrobble any more tracks.  It would be fitting for that last song to be TNOTB, but I'm gonna go with Powerslave. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 09, 2010, 10:28:09 AM
Iron Maiden/Heaven & Hell in Dublin to start the European tour.

https://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1193
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 09, 2010, 02:58:08 PM
So my last.fm has 665 plays of Iron Maiden.  I cannot allow myself to scrobble any more tracks.  It would be fitting for that last song to be TNOTB, but I'm gonna go with Powerslave.  
You should've played "The Number Of The Beast"!!  :angry:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on April 12, 2010, 06:38:13 PM
Shouldn't there be an album release date soon?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 12, 2010, 06:45:52 PM
There has been a leak of an album release date (on an internet music store, can't remember which one) which was August 27.  Makes sense to release it ahead of the European tour, so it's possible.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on April 12, 2010, 07:02:03 PM
But not before the US tour?

Are they going to be playing songs from the new album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 12, 2010, 07:06:42 PM
But not before the US tour?

Are they going to be playing songs from the new album?

I think I saw an interview with Bruce where he said they'd play one, a la Wildest Dreams in '03.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on April 12, 2010, 07:19:14 PM
But not before the US tour?

Are they going to be playing songs from the new album?

I think I saw an interview with Bruce where he said they'd play one, a la Wildest Dreams in '03.
Yeah, US Tour -> Album -> Euro tour

And yes he said they'd play some new stuff (I'm guess around 3 songs AT MOST... probably 1 or 2).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheGlassPrison on May 24, 2010, 10:07:14 PM
i've been on a big time Maiden kick lately, working my way through the discography to get ready for the tour. anyway, i discovered one simple fact: "Lord of Light" is  :metal :metal :metal. i really want to see this one live.

what about the rest of you? got a particular song that you hope they bring out for this tour?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on May 24, 2010, 10:58:40 PM
"The Wicker Man"
Either "Where Eagles Dare" or "Flight of Icarus"
"Phantom Of The Opera"
"Flash Of The Blade"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on May 25, 2010, 04:12:04 AM
I would love to hear:

The Clansman
Sign of the Cross
The Aftermath
The Legacy
Killers
The Phantom of the Opera
Remember Tomorrow
Dance of Death

but none of them feels realistic :/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on May 25, 2010, 05:10:29 AM
I'll be getting Somewhere In Time soon :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on May 25, 2010, 07:20:58 AM
I'll be getting Somewhere In Time soon :tup

My favorite! Get ready for some awesome lead guitar . . .
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 25, 2010, 07:26:01 AM
I'll be getting Somewhere In Time soon :tup

My favorite! Get ready for some awesome lead guitar . . .

That's my favourite too. Awesome album, and the keyboards they introduced on that album really gave more depth to their sound.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bodiesinflight on May 25, 2010, 08:27:34 AM
I'll be getting Somewhere In Time soon :tup

My favorite! Get ready for some awesome lead guitar . . .

That's my favourite too. Awesome album, and the keyboards they introduced on that album really gave more depth to their sound.

7th Son of a 7th Son all the way!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 25, 2010, 08:28:13 AM
I'll be getting Somewhere In Time soon :tup

My favorite! Get ready for some awesome lead guitar . . .

That's my favourite too. Awesome album, and the keyboards they introduced on that album really gave more depth to their sound.

7th Son of a 7th Son all the way!

That's a close 2nd. On a good day it's even #1!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on May 25, 2010, 11:33:11 AM
I really don't mind what they play. As long as I hear The Wicker Man i'll be good
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 25, 2010, 05:45:50 PM
I'll be getting Somewhere In Time soon :tup

My favorite! Get ready for some awesome lead guitar . . .

Too true. I've been trying for ages to get Adrians solo on Wasted Years down but it's just so damn... Adrian!  He's in a league of his own, that man.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on May 26, 2010, 11:22:36 AM
Less than a month away. Is it wrong that I am using this to remember my one year wedding anniversary is coming up as well (since it is 2 days before the concert?)

I’m pretty late to the Maiden party, and thus have only seen them once, in 2008, on the Somewhere Back in Time tour. So aside from the standard concert staples, I'm looking forward to seeing a slew of different songs live this time around.

If I could wish for anything, I'd love to see:

Phantom of the Opera
Children of the Damned
The Clansman
Dream of Mirrors
Lord of Light
No More Lies
Brighter than a Thousand Suns
The Legacy

Of course, they could just play Paschendale 10 straight times and I’d be a happy camper.


Lately I’ve been listening some Maiden that I haven’t listened to in a long time, and I’ve come to the conclusion I don’t care for SiT and SSoaSS as much as other Maiden-heads.  They are fine albums, they just don’t hit me the way they seem to with others based on comments I’ve read here and on the IM forum.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2010, 01:17:25 PM
Chris, I think this will be one hell of a setlist, which makes missing this tour all the more sucky. I think of the songs you listed, you might see half of them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 26, 2010, 01:45:06 PM
Chris, I think this will be one hell of a setlist, which makes missing this tour all the more sucky. I think of the songs you listed, you might see half of them.
Why are you missing it?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on May 26, 2010, 02:18:15 PM
My guess why TAC is missing it is they are not playing N.E. and the closest to us is the MSG show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2010, 02:20:15 PM
My guess why TAC is missing it is they are not playing N.E. and the closest to us is the MSG show.
Bingo!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 26, 2010, 02:36:24 PM
Huh.  I just sort of assume that all bands play Boston.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2010, 03:07:54 PM
Huh.  I just sort of assume that all bands play Boston.

I f##king damn well did as well! I could not believe that there was no Massachusetts show. I assumed Mansfield, where Maiden played in 08. Even Rod Smallwood said that is was one of the 3 best US crowds of the tour. I guess they're hitting different cities this time. Hopefully for the proper Final Frontier tour, we'll get them back here.
We got the next best thing..a DT club show!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on May 26, 2010, 04:16:02 PM
It would have been cool to see DT and Maiden though.  My wife, who loves Maiden never saw them so I was bummed when there was no N.E. show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2010, 04:22:12 PM
My wife, who loves Maiden
:heart

Not that my wife likes either, but she enjoyed the Maiden show much more than DT. She can't stand James, so after the Maiden show she goes.."I like their singer (Bruce) much better than Dream Theater's. At least he looks like he's trying."
 :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on May 26, 2010, 04:24:46 PM
My wife, who loves Maiden
:heart

Not that my wife likes either, but she enjoyed the Maiden show much more than DT. She can't stand James, so after the Maiden show she goes.."I like their singer (Bruce) much better than Dream Theater's. At least he looks like he's trying."
 :lol

Damn pink hat metalheads. :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2010, 04:26:52 PM
Pink hat..yes
Metalhead..hell no!
 :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on May 26, 2010, 04:28:43 PM
Pink hat..yes
Metalhead..hell no!
 :lol

Your just lucky Aldopho wasn't at a IM shows interviewing people as they leave the show. :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 27, 2010, 04:25:55 PM
So according to some people on the IM fan board, Nicko leaked that the new album is set to come out in September and the tour will consist mostly of songs off the last 4 albums.  Now, Im not really sure if he means the last three albums plus the new one, or the last three plus the newest "best of" or the literally the last four albums (V11).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on May 27, 2010, 04:30:30 PM
They already told us that they will play stuff off the last four a lot.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 27, 2010, 04:59:35 PM
That's an odd statement.  My best guess is that he means the last four albums including the new one, although they'll will definitely only play one song from it.  It's pretty unlikely that he included VXI in that.  Plus, since they've undoubtedly already recorded the new album, it actually is the last one to him even though we haven't heard it. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on May 27, 2010, 05:07:04 PM
I wouldn't be surprised though to see Futureal or (especially) The Clansman make a comeback.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on May 27, 2010, 05:44:27 PM
Since they're planning on doing more songs from the more recent albums, I'd love to see "The Wicker Man" make a comeback.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on May 27, 2010, 05:47:59 PM
Since they're planning on doing more songs from the more recent albums, I'd love to see "The Wicker Man" make a comeback.

Knowing the info, it most likely will.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 27, 2010, 11:24:52 PM
Since they're planning on doing more songs from the more recent albums, I'd love to see "The Wicker Man" make a comeback.

Knowing the info, it most likely will.  :metal

I actually think that makes the most sense for the opener, if not then Different World.  I can see the following being the setlist:

Wicker Man
Rain Maker
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
The Trooper
A Brave New World
Dance of Death
The Clansman
The Number of the Beast
The Mercenary
For The Greater Good of God
Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden

Encore:
Different World
Run to the Hills
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on May 27, 2010, 11:42:30 PM
Songs I NEED to see (as I've only been to Early Days, AMOLAD, and SBIT Tours) before I die. I've already seen all of their big hits and popular songs, but these I still want to hear!

The Wickerman
Brave New World
Rainmaker
Dance of Death
Paschendale
Dream of Mirrors
Afraid to Shoot Strangers
Be Quick or Be Dead
Hooks in You (it's fun!)
To Tame a Land
Lord of the Flies
The Clansman
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Stranger in a Strange Land
Alexander the Great
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 28, 2010, 12:18:12 AM
Scard, I've only been to the same tours as you and really wish to see the same songs (minus Hooks in You, I can pass on that), but I don't expect to see a lot of those songs to ever get played again or at all in the case of ATG. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on May 28, 2010, 06:11:45 AM
I actually think that makes the most sense for the opener, if not then Different World.  I can see the following being the setlist:

Wicker Man
Rain Maker
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
The Trooper
A Brave New World
Dance of Death
The Clansman
The Number of the Beast
The Mercenary
For The Greater Good of God
Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden

Encore:
Different World
Run to the Hills
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Replace DoD with Paschendale and The Mercenary with Ghost of the Navigator or The Thin Line, and add something like Powerslave instead of FOTD and you've got a deal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on May 28, 2010, 06:50:34 AM
Wishlist if they play songs from No Prayer>New Album:

1. The Wicker Man (Brave New World)
2. Gates of Tomorrow (Dance of Death)
3. Brighter Then a Thousand Suns (A Matter of Life and Death)
4. The Aftermath (The X-Factor)
5. Dance of Death (Dance of Death)
6. The Assassin (No Prayer For the Dying)
7. The Nomad (Brave New World)
8. From Here to Eternity (Fear of the Dark)
9. Paschendale (Dance of Death)
10. For the Greater Good of God (A Matter of Life and Death)
11. The Sign of the Cross (The X-Factor)
12. The Clansman (Virtual XI)
13. No More Lies (Dance of Death)
14. Brave New World (Brave New World)
15. The Legacy (A Matter of Life and Death)
--encores--
16. Rainmaker (Dance of Death)
17. The Thin Line Between Love and Hate (Brave New World)
18. Fear of the Dark (Fear of the Dark)


Insert a few new-songs here and there.
Just wishful-thinking, i know.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on May 28, 2010, 07:40:40 AM
OK, I'll have to give this a shot...

1. The Wicker man
2. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
3. Brave new world
4. Blood brothers
5. The Trooper
6. Sign of the cross
7. Brighter than a thousand suns
8. Rainmaker
9. Wildest dreams
10. Hallowed be thy name
11. Fear of the dark
12. Iron Maiden
- - - - -
13. The Number of the beast
14. Running free
15. Drifter

An hour and a half set, just like they said... And somewhat realistic.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 28, 2010, 08:11:46 AM
They're only playing an hour and a half?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on May 28, 2010, 09:24:40 AM
I think I read it somewhere. Try a couple of pages back...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on May 28, 2010, 02:24:45 PM
Anyone who's interested...Bruce is doing his last night hosting the Friday Night Rock Show right now on BBCRadio 6. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sj689

I'm hoping for a snippet of the new album. He also mentioned he's doing an tribute to Dio later on. Should be awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 28, 2010, 08:10:43 PM
They're only playing an hour and a half?

From my experience, they usually play for an hour 45 to 2 hours including the break for the encore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 28, 2010, 08:58:14 PM
The essential albums, in chronological order

Killers
Piece of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
Brave New World
A Matter of Life and Death

Nick I know this post is over a year old, but I'd still love to hear your reasoning as to why Number of the Beast isn't essential.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on May 28, 2010, 09:03:42 PM
The essential albums, in chronological order

Killers
Piece of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
Brave New World
A Matter of Life and Death

Nick I know this post is over a year old, but I'd still love to hear your reasoning as to why Number of the Beast isn't essential.
You're answer is right there
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 28, 2010, 09:49:14 PM
I lol'd
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on May 28, 2010, 09:54:06 PM
Frankly you can get albums that are better than TNotB from both eras is bridges between. Specifically Killers and Piece of Mind.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 28, 2010, 10:11:26 PM
Frankly you can get albums that are better than TNotB from both eras is bridges between. Specifically Killers and Piece of Mind.
:tup  Absolutely correct (except for the miserable failure that is your grammar).   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on May 28, 2010, 10:58:48 PM
Except for the fact that Number of the Beast is way better than Killers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on May 28, 2010, 11:17:54 PM
Except for the fact that Number of the Beast is way better than Killers.
This is true (and I really like Killers).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on May 30, 2010, 09:50:26 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time, but the waveform doesn't look and feel like Powerslave or Piece Of Mind, sounds like a late nineties remaster. But anyway! It's pretty cool thus far, on to track 2...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on May 30, 2010, 10:18:09 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time, but the waveform doesn't look and feel like Powerslave or Piece Of Mind, sounds like a late nineties remaster. But anyway! It's pretty cool thus far, on to track 2...
Every track is awesomesauce
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 31, 2010, 03:19:49 AM
Listening to Somewhere In Time, but the waveform doesn't look and feel like Powerslave or Piece Of Mind, sounds like a late nineties remaster. But anyway! It's pretty cool thus far, on to track 2...

I bought all the 1998 remasters first as they were the only ones I could find in local record stores. I made the mistake of buying the original Somewhere In Time CD pressing and now have to buy them all over again. :lol

The originals do sound fantastic though! :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 31, 2010, 03:24:09 AM
Listening to Somewhere In Time, but the waveform doesn't look and feel like Powerslave or Piece Of Mind, sounds like a late nineties remaster. But anyway! It's pretty cool thus far, on to track 2...

Sea Of Madness and Wasted Years will make you smile in your pantaloons.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on May 31, 2010, 03:27:04 AM
You forgot Stranger In A Strange Land. That song is concentrated awesomeness.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 31, 2010, 03:40:27 AM
It sure is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on May 31, 2010, 03:41:53 AM
Listening to Somewhere In Time, but the waveform doesn't look and feel like Powerslave or Piece Of Mind, sounds like a late nineties remaster. But anyway! It's pretty cool thus far, on to track 2...

Sea Of Madness and Wasted Years will make you smile in your pantaloons

You forgot Stranger In A Strange Land. That song is concentrated awesomeness.

Ahhhh, Adrian Smith up the ying yang.  Gotta love it.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Samsara on June 02, 2010, 12:14:50 PM
Has there been a release date set for The Final Frontier? Been meaning to put that on my calendar, but haven't seen a date for release yet.

Can't wait for the gig on June 20.   :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 02, 2010, 12:17:07 PM
Has there been a release date set for The Final Frontier? Been meaning to put that on my calendar, but haven't seen a date for release yet.

Can't wait for the gig on June 20.   :metal

Down to 2 weeks for me--I got all of y'all beat.  (With the possible exception of SetlistScotty)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 02, 2010, 12:22:55 PM
39 days for me :-\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2010, 12:44:17 PM
Sometime next f##king year for me!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 02, 2010, 12:54:06 PM
Me and my band paused the new album writing process to cover Maiden's entire "Dance of Death" album. This is going to be so amazing  :hat

Why Dance of Death and not The Number of the Beast or Powerslave? Because we wanted to do something new and fresh, and not go classics all the way. We were between Brave New World, Somewhere in Time and Dance of Death, so we're trying some new stuff here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2010, 01:19:50 PM
Lots of great stuff on Dance Of Death..a little filler.. but still great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 02, 2010, 07:19:50 PM
39 days for me :-\
Same here, but I'm pumped!

I have Sacred Oath, Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa, and The Big Four: Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer to hold me over until then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on June 02, 2010, 08:10:02 PM
Somewhere In Time is slowly growing on me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 02, 2010, 08:30:08 PM
Dance of Death, I've decided, is my favorite of the post-reunion albums.  However, I've made a bit of an interesting observation, at least from my point of view, and I'm sure I'll get flamed for this: Iron Maiden does not have a "masterpiece" album.  When I say "masterpiece," I mean one where each song is 100% greatness, "all killer no filler."  NOTB comes close, Piece of Mind comes close, Powerslave comes close, Dance of Death comes close, Seventh Son comes close, and Somewhere in Time comes close, but they all have at least two tracks that bring the album down.  If songs like "Gangland" were cut from TNOTB, it really would be deserving of its "classic album" status.  Am I the only crazy one who thinks this?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 02, 2010, 08:42:03 PM
You are definitely not alone in thinking that. It's the biggest reason why I've never been able to decide on a favorite Maiden album. Most of them are filled with tons of awesome but there's always the one song that makes it hard for me to pick it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 03, 2010, 01:35:45 AM
Somewhere in time and Seventh son of a seventh son don't have a single weak track. Or a lesser good track for that matter. It's all killer, no filler.  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 03, 2010, 01:44:07 AM
Somewhere in time and Seventh son of a seventh son don't have a single weak track. Or a lesser good track for that matter. It's all killer, no filler.  :)

I don't know about that! IMO;

Somewhere in Time = Deja Vu, LotLDR
Seventh Son = Only the Good Die Young
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 03, 2010, 02:43:58 AM
Erm.... No. Those are awesome.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 03, 2010, 02:46:06 AM
Meh.  The opening line of Only the Good Die Young puts me right off it.  And its just average compared to the rest of the album.  Deja Vu is just a Murray wankfest with a catchy chorus.  Long Distance Runner... well, its about running.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 03, 2010, 03:31:56 AM
I dunno, man. I find Deja vu and TLOTLDR absolutely amazing, with incredible guitar harmonies and plenty of catchy stuff going on. As for Only the good die young, it maybe is the least good on the album in a way, but it's still a great song in my opinion. The solos rule in particular.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 03, 2010, 03:43:16 AM
I'll give you that, Seventh Son doesn't have a weak track. The Loneliness is of the Long Distance Runner is the weak spot on Somewhere in Time though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 03, 2010, 04:37:57 AM
Really?  On Somewhere in Time I've always felt that "Deja Vu" and "Alexander the Great" were the stinkers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 03, 2010, 04:39:40 AM
Really?  On Somewhere in Time I've always felt that "Deja Vu" and "Alexander the Great" were the stinkers.

Whoa!  Alexander is my second favourite Maiden epic after Sign of the Cross.  Its oodles more interesting than Rime.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2010, 06:55:08 AM

Whoa!  Alexander ....  Its oodles more interesting than Rime.

I actually agree with you. My only problem with it is the ending. It ends too suddenly.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 03, 2010, 06:57:10 AM
I haven't listened to the classic Maiden-albums in ages, should def. spin those records some this summer. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on June 03, 2010, 07:54:07 AM

Whoa!  Alexander ....  Its oodles more interesting than Rime.

I actually agree with you. My only problem with it is the ending. It ends too suddenly.

Yep, ends too suddenly indeed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 03, 2010, 09:25:36 AM
Heaven Can Wait and CIPWM are both crap.  These are the two that bring down those otherwise fine albums.  As for a masterpiece, I'd probably go with Killers.  All good stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 03, 2010, 09:28:29 AM
Lots of great stuff on Dance Of Death..a little filler.. but still great.
Agree, but the title track and Paschendale are probably up there along my favorite Maiden tunes  :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on June 03, 2010, 10:30:07 AM
I want to get into this band so bad. They seem too repetitive on guitar though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 03, 2010, 10:32:20 AM
They don't stray away very much from their core sound, but you probably have to look upon lots of Maiden albums to get the whole picture. (I personally love the use of keyboards in Seventh Son, for example  :D)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 03, 2010, 10:41:37 AM
I'll give you that, Seventh Son doesn't have a weak track. The Loneliness is of the Long Distance Runner is the weak spot on Somewhere in Time though.

I agree totally. I've never liked Long Distance Runner.

And Only The Good Die Young is one of my favourites on Seventh Son. Such a great chorus to singalong to.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 03, 2010, 10:44:56 AM
Seventh Son has a lot of weak tracks.

Can I Play With Madness is crap, and Seventh Son and Prophecy aren't much better. Only the Good Die Young is an alright closer, and while Moonchild has grown on me a bit it is still subpar for Maiden opening tracks.

The leaves two amazing tracks and one alright track.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 03, 2010, 10:48:05 AM
 ??? ???

What was that? Seventh Son is one of Maiden's best albums. Can I Play with Madness is one of my favorite live sing-alongs and the title track is one of the best Maiden 8+ minute songs. (Beats the crap out of Rime of the Ancient Mariner, for sure)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 03, 2010, 11:51:27 AM
Seventh Son has a lot of weak tracks.

Can I Play With Madness is crap, and Seventh Son and Prophecy aren't much better. Only the Good Die Young is an alright closer, and while Moonchild has grown on me a bit it is still subpar for Maiden opening tracks.

The leaves two amazing tracks and one alright track.

I think I need to take a break form the computer after this fail overdose.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 03, 2010, 12:33:43 PM
Whoa!  Alexander is my second favourite Maiden epic after Sign of the Cross
Finally, some respect for my favorite song of all time! Alexander is awesome as well, probably my 3rd favorite Maiden epic, just behind To tame a land.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 03, 2010, 12:44:00 PM
Since when does Sign of the Cross not get respect?  It's a very popular song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 03, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
Since when does Sign of the Cross not get respect?  It's a very popular song.

I don't think it is, generally speaking ofc.
I love it myself, but it's not the type of Maiden-song that everyone says "its brilliant" or whatever. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 03, 2010, 01:46:40 PM
It's okay.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 03, 2010, 05:03:46 PM
Why no talk about Piece Of Mind? That is an amazing album. "Where Eagles Dare", "Revelations", "Flight Of Icarus", "The Trooper",  "Die With Your Boots On" is one of the best streaks in music, in my opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 03, 2010, 06:09:08 PM
Haven't listened to Piece of Mind in ages, but i agree its underrated amongst Maiden-fans.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 03, 2010, 06:17:08 PM
Haven't listened to Piece of Mind in ages, but i agree its underrated amongst Maiden-fans.

Its Steve Harris' favourite Maiden album.  Although that may have changed post-reunion.  I think it is let down by its production and the God-awful Sun and Steel/Quest for Fire combo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2010, 07:37:48 PM
I agree about IM not having a masterpiece album.  They are my favorite band, but none of their albums are in my top 3.  I've always struggled picking my favorite album by them and it usually ends up being one of the following: BNW, AMOLAD, SIT, Powerslave, or SSOASS.

The weak links for each of those albums for me are:

BNW - The Nomad (listened to it today for the first time in awhile and I really like the istrumental section, but the rest of the song is just pretty boring)
AMOLAD - Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
SIT - Sea of Madness
Powerslave - Back in the Village
SSOASS - The Prophecy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2010, 08:10:41 PM

SSOASS - The Prophecy
One of my favorite "2nd tier" songs. Might be my favorite performance by Bruce on 7th Son.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 03, 2010, 09:33:25 PM
Haven't listened to Piece of Mind in ages, but i agree its underrated amongst Maiden-fans.

Its Steve Harris' favourite Maiden album.  Although that may have changed post-reunion.  I think it is let down by its production and the God-awful Sun and Steel/Quest for Fire combo.

Sun and Steel is great. Quest for Fire is pretty bad though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 03, 2010, 10:13:59 PM
Seventh Son has a lot of weak tracks.

Can I Play With Madness is crap, and Seventh Son and Prophecy aren't much better. Only the Good Die Young is an alright closer, and while Moonchild has grown on me a bit it is still subpar for Maiden opening tracks.

The leaves two amazing tracks and one alright track.

I think I need to take a break form the computer after this fail overdose.

This.


AMOLAD - Brighter Than a Thousand Suns

Wow that's different! I consider Brighter... to be the best song on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on June 04, 2010, 05:16:22 AM
Rank 'em...


Seventh Son
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
AMOLAD
666
Piece of Mind
Killers
Iron Maiden
Dance of Death   
Brave New World 
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying 
X Factor   
Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 04, 2010, 05:20:24 AM
1. The X Factor
2. Powerslave
3. Somewhere in Time
4. Fear of the Dark
5. Seventh Son
6. The Number of the Beast
7. Brave New World
8. Dance of Death
9. Piece of Mind
10. A Matter of Life and Death
11. Virtual XI
12. No Prayer for the Dying
13. Killers
14. Iron Maiden
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 04, 2010, 05:24:20 AM
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Somewhere In Time
Powerslave
Piece Of Mind
The Number of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Killers
Dance of Death
Brave New World
A Matter of Life And Death
Fear Of The Dark
No Prayer For The Dying
Virtual XI
The X Factor

The reunion albums are great and all, but I prefer the classics.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 04, 2010, 05:25:34 AM
1. Somewhere in time
2. Seventh son of a seventh son
3. The X Factor
4. Iron Maiden
5. Powerslave
6. A Matter of life and death
7. Brave new world
8. The Number of the beast
9. Piece of mind
10. Dance of death
11. Killers
12. Virtual XI
13. No prayer for the dying
14. Fear of the dark
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 04, 2010, 08:55:06 AM
Killers
Piece of Mind
Powerslave
A Matter of Life and Death
X Factor
Seventh Son
Somewhere in Time
Brave New World
Dance of Death
Iron Maiden
Number of the Beast
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer
Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 04, 2010, 09:10:30 AM
Powerslave
Somewhere In Time
A Matter of Life and Death
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
The X Factor
Number of the Beast
Killers
Brave New World
Iron Maiden
Dance of Death
No Prayer for the Dying
Virtual XI
Fear of the Dark
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 04, 2010, 09:16:23 AM
SNIP
Very similar to my list, except for Killers.  Stylistically, we seem to be on the same page. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 04, 2010, 09:17:54 AM
No love for Virtual XI?  :( I definitely won't put it on the top, but does deserve some space in the middle of my ranking.

1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Powerslave
3. Somewhere in Time
4. Piece of Mind
5. The Number of the Beast
6. Dance of Death
7. Virtual XI
8. Killers
9. Brave New World
10. Fear of the Dark
11. Iron Maiden
12. The X Factor
13. No Prayer for the Dying
14. A Matter of Life and Death

For the record...I do like AMOLAD, but it just sometimes bores the crap out of me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 04, 2010, 09:35:34 AM
1. Powerslave
2. Dance of Death
3. A Matter of Life and Death
4. The Number of the Beast
5. Piece of Mind
6. Brave New World
7. Virtual XI
8. Somewhere in Time
9. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
10. Iron Maiden
11. Killers
12. The X-Factor
13. Fear of the Dark
14. No Prayer For the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on June 04, 2010, 10:49:36 AM
I did this quickly, I've never really thought about it. Some rankings are affected by a nostalgia factor (ie when I got them), as opposed to what actually might be my current preferences.

1. Piece of Mind
2. The Number of the Beast
3. Iron Maiden
4. Powerslave
5. A Matter of Life and Death
6. Dance of Death
7. Killers
8. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
9. Brave New World
10. Somewhere in Time
11. Fear of the Dark
12. The X Factor
13. Virtual XI
14. No Prayer for the Dying


I still can't decide if I want to know the songs they're playing this tour ahead of time, or if I don't.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 04, 2010, 10:56:29 AM
I still can't decide if I want to know the songs they're playing this tour ahead of time, or if I don't.
No choice for me, and it's actually kind of amusing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 04, 2010, 11:39:17 AM
Ranking what I have:

1. Powerslave
2. Piece of Mind
3. Dance of Death
4. Somewhere in Time
5. Number of the Beast
6. A Matter of Life and Death
7. Brave New World
8. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 04, 2010, 04:45:54 PM
1. Piece of Mind
2. Powerslave
3. Number of the Beast
4. Killers
5. 7th Son
6. Dance Of Death
7. AMOLAD
8. X Factor
9. Brave New World
10. Somewhere in Time
11. Iron Maiden
12. Fear of the Dark
13. Virtual XI
14. No Prayer for the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheGlassPrison on June 04, 2010, 05:25:15 PM
Powerslave
Brave New World
Number of the Beast
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
A Matter of Life and Death
Dance of Death
Piece of Mind
Somewhere in Time
Killers
Iron Maiden
Virtual XI
The X Factor
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 04, 2010, 09:23:45 PM
After reading El Barto's post, I thought of this: Please don't post any tour set list spoilers unless it's in very very small text (not small enough to still make out the letters, small enough where quoting is necessary).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 05, 2010, 07:01:21 AM
After reading El Barto's post, I thought of this: Please don't post any tour set list spoilers unless it's in very very small text (not small enough to still make out the letters, small enough where quoting is necessary).

Agreed.  Usually I like to know the setlist, but I think for this tour since I have no idea at all of whats getting played, I am going to try to wait till July 11th to find out, same with DT. As for ranks... the top is harder than the bottom:

1. Somewhere in Time
2. Powerslave
3. A Matter of Life and Death
4. Brave New World
5. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
6. Dance of Death
7. Piece of Mind
8. The Number of the Beast
9. Killers
10. Iron Maiden
11. The X Factor
12. Fear of the Dark
14. No Prayer for the Dying
14. Virtual 11
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 05, 2010, 02:25:19 PM
Countdown on the main homepage. News due Monday. Wonder if it's the new single and album details? :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 05, 2010, 02:41:04 PM
Countdown on the main homepage. News due Monday. Wonder if it's the new single and album details? :2metal:
I hope it is! Gonna be sooooooo epic!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 05, 2010, 03:33:16 PM
Countdown on the main homepage. News due Monday. Wonder if it's the new single and album details? :2metal:
I hope it is! Gonna be sooooooo epic!

It pretty much has to be.  They haven't released any details about the album besides the name and they are about to start a tour, its time to release some info!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 05, 2010, 04:06:28 PM
Countdown on the main homepage. News due Monday. Wonder if it's the new single and album details? :2metal:
I hope it is! Gonna be sooooooo epic!

It pretty much has to be.  They haven't released any details about the album besides the name and they are about to start a tour, its time to release some info!
I agree
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 05, 2010, 06:10:38 PM
New album!!!!  Yeeeeeeeheeee!!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 06, 2010, 06:33:54 AM
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3271582655_a40e621bef.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 06, 2010, 07:13:24 AM
This thread always makes me happy, just reading the title and thinking about how close the concert is. :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Chagny on June 06, 2010, 10:39:18 AM
I can't wait for The Final Frontier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 06, 2010, 10:40:47 AM
I just read the tour press release from a few months ago again, and I caught this:
Quote
We're still working on the set list for these summer shows, but this time it will cover the whole history of the band, and I can hint that we will be playing a taster from the new album. We already have the designs for the new Final Frontier stage show which we are building to bring out with us, so this summer tour will be a bit of a preview for the fans. It's certainly looking very spectacular at this stage and with a brand new Eddie and an amazing light show!

So, we can expect songs from Iron Maiden through The Final Frontier, which opens up the setlist options enormously. We'll also be seeing a new stage show with a new Eddie (probably the cyborg/robot one from the tour pictures). Kind of like a new version of Somewhere In Time's Eddie. Speculation on any of these points?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 06, 2010, 01:50:43 PM
I envy the people that are gonna see my two favorite metal bands together. Being rather modest, I'll be satisfied by watching a couple of youtube clips and seeing the set lists.  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 06, 2010, 02:15:27 PM
I envy the people that are gonna see my two favorite metal bands together. Being rather modest, I'll be satisfied by watching a couple of youtube clips and seeing the set lists.  :)

I'm sure you won't, but please don't post any spoilers of any kind unless it's in size 2 font. That goes for everyone else here as well. And don't take this as a commanding, overpowering statement, because it's not, just a friendly reminder  :laugh:.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 06, 2010, 04:26:10 PM
Or we could just start another thread where spoilers are allowed, like we have going for Rush right now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 06, 2010, 04:40:41 PM
That might work better. Someone might wanna make that now seeing as how the tour starts in three days.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 06, 2010, 04:43:52 PM
It starts that soon? Damn!

Only two weeks away for me! :caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 06, 2010, 05:10:49 PM
The X Factor
Brave New World
Killers
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
Virtual XI
Dance of Death
Iron Maiden
Powerslave
Number of the Beast
Somewhere in Time
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 06, 2010, 07:24:11 PM
The X Factor
Brave New World
Killers
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
Virtual XI
Dance of Death
Iron Maiden
Powerslave
Number of the Beast
Somewhere in Time
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying

What an... unusual ranking.

I sense many flames coming your way :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 06, 2010, 08:48:26 PM
No matter, I rank them as I feel.  To me '80's Maiden put out a lot of great songs, but very few great packages.  Too much of the same cookie cutter album makes it really drab stuff after awhile.  Bruce leaving was a great thing to happen to Maiden as they've been much more interesting since that happened.

Really, my top four are the complete albums I think they've put out:

The X Factor
Brave New World
Killers
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

...after that they had some great albums with weak writing on a few songs

Piece of Mind
Virtual XI
Dance of Death
Iron Maiden

...and then lots of cookie cutter filler accompanying some great songs

Powerslave
Number of the Beast
Somewhere in Time

...and then way too much blah

Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 07, 2010, 01:51:37 AM
15 hours to go, according to their website!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 07, 2010, 04:37:28 AM
The X Factor
Brave New World
Killers
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
Virtual XI
Dance of Death
Iron Maiden
Powerslave
Number of the Beast
Somewhere in Time
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying

Excellent, another person apart from me that ranks The X Factor at no1.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 07, 2010, 04:38:35 AM
The X Factor
Brave New World
Killers
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
Virtual XI
Dance of Death
Iron Maiden
Powerslave
Number of the Beast
Somewhere in Time
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying

What an... unusual ranking.

I sense many flames coming your way :P

Why?  just because a Blaze album is on top?  This must be forbidden I guess.  ::)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 07, 2010, 04:43:18 AM
The X Factor doesn't get the love it deserves. One of Maiden's darkest albums, and Blaze's voice fits very well. Just leave out The Unbeliever (one of their worst and most unfitting closers they've done) and you have an excellent album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 07, 2010, 05:09:03 AM
The X Factor doesn't get the love it deserves. One of Maiden's darkest albums, and Blaze's voice fits very well. Just leave out The Unbeliever (one of their worst and most unfitting closers they've done) and you have an excellent album.

Extremely underrated.  IMO, the Unbeliever is a cracker of a song.  What don't you like?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 07, 2010, 05:09:38 AM
Is anyone else getting anxious that the countdown only has 12 hours to go and counting?  Very exciting.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 07, 2010, 05:13:53 AM
The X Factor doesn't get the love it deserves. One of Maiden's darkest albums, and Blaze's voice fits very well. Just leave out The Unbeliever (one of their worst and most unfitting closers they've done) and you have an excellent album.

Extremely underrated.  IMO, the Unbeliever is a cracker of a song.  What don't you like?

I don't know, it just feels tacked on and hastily written. It just doesn't live up to TEOD or SOTC imo. Closing the album with 2 AM would have been kinda unusual, but very effective.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 07, 2010, 05:32:55 AM
I've always liked The Unbeliever, because it feels really spontaneous and unpredictable. I especially adore the instrumental section, and Blaze rocks quite a bit.

The have to bring back a song from The X Factor on this tour. What an awesome album!   :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 05:38:36 AM
I consider The Unbeliever to be the weakest track on X Factor, definitely.  Though I do like Blaze's performance and vocal melody in the "all my life..." section. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 07, 2010, 05:44:47 AM
The X Factor doesn't get the love it deserves. One of Maiden's darkest albums, and Blaze's voice fits very well. Just leave out The Unbeliever (one of their worst and most unfitting closers they've done) and you have an excellent album.

Extremely underrated.  IMO, the Unbeliever is a cracker of a song.  What don't you like?

I don't know, it just feels tacked on and hastily written. It just doesn't live up to TEOD or SOTC imo. Closing the album with 2 AM would have been kinda unusual, but very effective.
I will say there are a lot of parts that just feel put together for the sake of it, but on the other hand I kind of like that disjointedness of it.

Interesting view on closing with 2am.  Coming to think about it in context of the album, this would have been a fantastic thing to do, great song.  Would have been quite an unsettling way to finish the album, good stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 07, 2010, 08:34:52 AM
That might work better. Someone might wanna make that now seeing as how the tour starts in three days.
Holy shit, I thought it was next week.  I would have been totally confused come Wednesday evening when my friend called asking where I was at. 

Hell yeah, only 3 days.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 07, 2010, 11:15:41 AM
Seventh Son is Maiden's best album, bitches.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 11:27:38 AM
The X Factor doesn't get the love it deserves. One of Maiden's darkest albums, and Blaze's voice fits very well. Just leave out The Unbeliever (one of their worst and most unfitting closers they've done) and you have an excellent album.

Extremely underrated.  IMO, the Unbeliever is a cracker of a song.  What don't you like?

I don't know, it just feels tacked on and hastily written. It just doesn't live up to TEOD or SOTC imo. Closing the album with 2 AM would have been kinda unusual, but very effective.

The last couple of minutes really close out the album well, though.  Not one of the top songs on the album, but I've always liked it plenty.  2AM as the closer would have been interesting, but the transition from 2AM to Unbeliever works very well.  I don't really see any problem as is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 07, 2010, 01:43:42 PM
Just checked to see if there were still tickets available for the Dallas show on behalf of an amigo and there are still plenty left.  Dallas sucks.  You can actually buy a four pack of lawn seats for $75 with no service fees;  roughly $21 each. 

This is why we can't have nice things.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 07, 2010, 02:55:50 PM
The X Factor doesn't get the love it deserves. One of Maiden's darkest albums, and Blaze's voice fits very well. Just leave out The Unbeliever (one of their worst and most unfitting closers they've done) and you have an excellent album.

Extremely underrated.  IMO, the Unbeliever is a cracker of a song.  What don't you like?

I don't know, it just feels tacked on and hastily written. It just doesn't live up to TEOD or SOTC imo. Closing the album with 2 AM would have been kinda unusual, but very effective.

The last couple of minutes really close out the album well, though.  Not one of the top songs on the album, but I've always liked it plenty.  2AM as the closer would have been interesting, but the transition from 2AM to Unbeliever works very well.  I don't really see any problem as is.

I like The Unbeliever...or parts of it. It's a true example of why I think this album could've been a masterpiece. This song has some great ideas, but just not put together completely or well. This songs has one of the coolest openings of any Maiden song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 07, 2010, 02:56:41 PM
Two hours left :caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 07, 2010, 03:06:29 PM
Two hours left :caffeine:
What's in two hours?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 07, 2010, 03:11:12 PM
The bi-annual crashing of the Maiden homepage's server. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 07, 2010, 03:24:29 PM
HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT (https://<a href='https://www.mysmiley.net/free-fighting-smileys.php' title='fighting smileys'><img src='https://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0208.gif' alt='fighting smileys' border='0'></a>)
Can't wait to find out what it is!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 07, 2010, 03:30:01 PM
Oh I see, there's an announcement coming.... :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 07, 2010, 03:40:52 PM
The servers are already running extremely slow on thier homepage.  I will be at work, but I will check on my phone.  Im hoping for the new single available for download, as well as track listing and a release date.  Cover art would be cool too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 07, 2010, 03:47:40 PM
Track listing would be great indeed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 03:49:10 PM
Is the track list running around the internet assumed to be fake?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 07, 2010, 04:04:48 PM
One of the tracklists floating around (guess it's fake) says the last song is:

POSSIBLE SPOILER
































































8."The Final Frontier" Smith, Harris. Time: 14:09

If this is true, i will shit my pants... REALLY!

































































.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 07, 2010, 04:42:56 PM
If that's true, I'm more excited about Adrian writing more stuff than the length of the song.  Adrian always writes great stuff for Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 04:50:44 PM
If that's true, I'm more excited about Adrian writing more stuff than the length of the song.  Adrian always writes great stuff for Maiden.

This.  Furthermore: Adrian + Epic = Total win (Paschendale, anyone?).

I highly doubt it is true, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 07, 2010, 04:55:04 PM
Wait, what thread did I (apparently accidentally) post the 10-minute warning countdown news?   :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 04:55:39 PM
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=11009.msg466462#msg466462
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 07, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Oh, yeah, forgot there were two threads talking about Maiden.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 07, 2010, 05:02:54 PM
EL DOFUCKINGRADO


Time to download :caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 07, 2010, 05:03:10 PM
Woop! It's now impossible to get on the site. :D

I WANT NEWS DAMMIT! :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 07, 2010, 05:03:54 PM
3...2...1...0... Stand by (Site stops loading...) GAH!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 05:04:18 PM
Woop! It's now impossible to get on the site. :D

I WANT NEWS DAMMIT! :lol

f n a
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 05:04:27 PM
Monday, August 16 release

(https://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g17/yorost/The-Final-Frontier-cover.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 07, 2010, 05:06:04 PM
Monday, August 16 release

 :eek

 :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ultimetalhead on June 07, 2010, 05:06:57 PM
Someone want to paste the tracklisting for those of us who can't access the site?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on June 07, 2010, 05:07:53 PM
Monday, August 16 release

 :eek

 :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine: :metal :caffeine:

This. This indeed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 07, 2010, 05:08:12 PM
Holy fucking goddamn piece of hell! I think i just came!!!!  :metal :metal :metal :metal :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 05:08:35 PM
Track listing requires a second link: https://www.ironmaiden.com/thebigbang_2.html

Links for El Dorado download:

non-US: https://www.ironmaiden.com/download/index.html
US: https://www.ironmaiden.com/usdownload/index.html

I haven't gotten to either, yet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on June 07, 2010, 05:08:55 PM
(https://ironmaiden.com/08junebandshot.jpg)

1. Satellite 15....The Final Frontier 8:40
2. El Dorado  6:49
3. Mother Of Mercy 5:20
4. Coming Home 5:52
5. The Alchemist  4:29
6. Isle Of Avalon 9:06
7. Starblind 7:48
8. The Talisman 9:03
9. The Man Who Would Be King 8:28
10. When The Wild Wind Blows 10:59

Go here to download El Dorado (US only, I think)

https://ironmaiden.com/usdownload/index.html
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 05:09:43 PM
Comic book era Maiden makes a return
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 07, 2010, 05:11:44 PM
Ok, my heart pretty much stopped. This is so exciting!! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on June 07, 2010, 05:12:30 PM
Has anyone heard it yet? I can't fucking download it! STUPID SERVERFUCK
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 07, 2010, 05:14:28 PM
Someone want to paste the tracklisting for those of us who can't access the site?

1. Satellite 15....The Final Frontier 8:40
2. El Dorado 6:49
3. Mother Of Mercy 5:20
4. Coming Home 5:52
5. The Alchemist 4:29
6. Isle Of Avalon 9:06
7. Starblind 7:48
8. The Talisman 9:03
9. The Man Who Would Be King 8:28
10. When The Wild Wind Blows 10:59
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 05:15:07 PM
Quote
5. The Alchemist  4:29


How sweet would it be if this was the Chemical Wedding song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 05:16:18 PM
I would not be happy by a cover from Bruce's solo on a Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 05:17:18 PM
I would not be happy by a cover from Bruce's solo on a Maiden album.

It'd still be interesting to hear.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 07, 2010, 05:18:51 PM
:2metal: :2metal: :2metal: :2metal: :2metal: :2metal: :2metal:

The artwork is outstanding! :metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 07, 2010, 05:19:09 PM
The Bruce song is over 6 minutes long though...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 05:19:16 PM
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The release date for IRON MAIDEN’S new studio album THE FINAL FRONTIER is now confirmed for  Monday 16th August. The new album pictured here features artwork illustrated by Melvyn Grant and, to mark the occasion, the band have made special arrangements for one new album track 'EL DORADO' to be made available Worldwide as a FREE digital download MP3 with immediate effect. ...

Singer Bruce Dickinson explains ‘El Dorado is a preview of the forthcoming studio album. As we will be including it in the set of our Final Frontier World Tour (which opens in Dallas On 9th June - full dates below) we thought it would be great to thank all our fans and get them into The Final Frontier mood by giving them this song up front of the tour and album release’

The band reunited with long-time Maiden producer Kevin “Caveman” Shirley in early 2010 at Compass Point Studios, Nassau to record the album and then moved to LA to finish the recording and do the mixing. Compass Point Studio is very familiar to the band, it was where they recorded the Piece Of Mind (’83), Powerslave (’84) and Somewhere In Time (’86) albums.

Bruce comments “The studio had the same vibe and  it was EXACTLY as it had been in 1983, NOTHING had changed! Even down to the broken shutter in the corner...same carpet....everything... It was really quite spooky.  But we felt very relaxed in such a familiar and well-trodden environment and I think this shows in the playing and the atmosphere of the album”

Thirty years on from their eponymous debut album in April 1980, The Final Frontier will be Maiden’s 15th studio album, making a remarkable average of a new album every two years for 30 years and totalling over 80 million album sales during this period.

The Final Frontier World Tour begins in Dallas on June 9th with 25 shows in major cities across the USA and Canada, playing to an expected 350,000 fans or more. Following this the tour will ship over to Europe starting in Dublin on July 30 and playing a few selected major festivals and stadiums , finishing in Valencia, Spain, on Aug 21 and including a concert in Transylvania.

Says bass player and founder member Steve Harris “We’re hugely excited about this tour. I think the fans will really like the brand new stage production and lights and we will also be debuting one of the new album tracks , El Dorado. Our Texan fans will be the very first people anywhere to hear it live, so it will be interesting to see their reaction and how it goes down with the crowd on the night! Eddie has changed a bit  for this tour but is possibly the most outrageous one to date... I can’t say too much about him as don’t want to spoil the surprise but I guarantee he will scare the hell out of you!”
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on June 07, 2010, 05:24:10 PM
It's really pissin me off that I can't hear the new song >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on June 07, 2010, 05:28:06 PM
If anyone has it...can tehy post it on an alternate site?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 07, 2010, 05:31:07 PM
I'm goin' out on a limb and saying that this is Maiden's best if not one of the best album covers they've ever had.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 05:35:51 PM
I'm goin' out on a limb and saying that this is Maiden's best if not one of the best album covers they've ever had.

I think its one of the worst.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 07, 2010, 05:37:39 PM
Listening to El Dorado now. It's pretty fucking rockin' :2metal:

Artwork for the single is awesome too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on June 07, 2010, 05:44:23 PM
OH
MY
GOD

El Dorado is fucking AWESOME
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 07, 2010, 05:46:54 PM
El Dorado is pretty good.  Anyone else think that the verses' music sounds like something DT would've written for BC&SL?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 05:49:36 PM
Google has it all over now, folks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 07, 2010, 05:59:02 PM
I still can't figure out how to download it off Maiden's site but it's a damn good song!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2010, 06:00:21 PM
I'm torn on whether or not I want to wait to hear it till they play it live or not...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheVoxyn on June 07, 2010, 06:02:39 PM
I downloaded it from someplace else, it's all over the internet now.

I dislike all Iron Maiden cover arts, but the new song is pretty cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 06:02:45 PM
I'm torn on whether or not I want to wait to hear it till they play it live or not...
If you just listen to it there will be nothing to be torn over.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 07, 2010, 06:03:48 PM
Youtube has it.

POSSIBLE SPOILER:

First gallop-y riff sounds like the beginning of Barracuda by Heart lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 07, 2010, 06:27:06 PM
"El Dorado" = :birch:. I think it's gonna be awesome live.

I'm definitely getting the special edition CD, but I might also get the picture disc vinyl, depending on how much it costs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 07, 2010, 06:31:27 PM
I'm definitely getting the special edition CD, but I might also get the picture disc vinyl, depending on how much it costs.

I'm thinking I'll do this too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on June 07, 2010, 08:11:09 PM
Cool riff. Sounds very Maiden-ish, but still fresh and not something old and recycled. Not an extraordinary song, but an enjoyable listen. Will look forward to seeing it live.

The cover art is a cool idea, but how it was executed doesn't impress me too much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Ugliest Unicorn on June 07, 2010, 08:13:46 PM
(https://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c286/rokulikesatan/eldorado.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 07, 2010, 08:15:49 PM
That's a really cool single cov-wait.

The Ugliest Unicorn has returned?

Oh.

My.

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 07, 2010, 08:54:52 PM
First impression: incredible start, end, and middle instrumental.  Not sold so far on the rest, but should be good live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 07, 2010, 09:11:06 PM
First off, I'm kind of tired of Maiden's crappy-ass server.  Yeah well, thank goodness for Youtube.

Musically I think the songs badass.  Haven't heard that kind of gallop out of them in quite a while.  The vocals I'm not crazy about.  The chorus is fine, but the kind of spoken word verses remind me a lot of FotD and NPftD; both of which I hated. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 07, 2010, 09:12:33 PM
It's running fine for me.

EDIT: Somehow stumbled upon this from MySpace:

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10 Reasons Why Iron Maiden Is The Worst Band Of All-Time

1. The Eddie "concept" is incredibly gay.

Because what better way is there for a band to burnish their credentials as serious artists than to put an over-sized cartoon zombie on all of their album covers and then pay a man in a rubber zombie suit to prance all over the stage during their live shows? It sure has helped them to capture the prized "10-year olds with Down's Syndrome" demographic, though. Gimmick bands are by definition terrible, and Maiden's gimmick is perhaps the most threadbare of them all.


2. Their lyrics appeal only to 12 year old boys or Dungeons & Dragons-playing losers.

How many songs can one band write about elves and hobbits? Well, if the band in question is Iron Maiden, then the answer is apparently never too many. Still, whenever they run out of lyrical themes to steal directly from Tolkein, they can always rely on their own imaginations to create songs with interesting and thought-provoking themes like killing people and worshipping Satan.


3. They need three - that's right, THREE - guitarists.

Funny how Black Sabbath managed to get by perfectly OK with just one, isn't it? But I guess that's because Tony Iommi actually had talent. Not content with mangling their own tunes through their two original and profoundly untalented guitarists, they were later forced to draft in Janick Gers, whose sole qualifications for the position appeared to be his ability to throw his guitar into the air periodically and to horribly botch every solo that he has ever attempted.


4. The lead singer sounds like a castrated chipmunk.

Perhaps I'm old-fashioned, but I'd always been under the impression that a metal vocalist was supposed to have a powerful voice. Indeed, the harsh and aggressive nature of the music tends to lend itself perfectly to the brutal vocal stylings of artists such as Slayer's Tom Araya or Killswitch's Howard Jones. Bruce Dickinson's vocals, on the other hand, are about as brutal as a Carebears Christmas Special. Put him in a dress and he could be Julie Andrews in The Sound Of Music. Perhaps when his balls finally decide to drop he might become a decent metal vocalist, but until that day arrives he will remain an embarrassment to the genre.


5. They only have one song.

Galloping riff. Second galloping riff. Bruce screeches for a bit. Twin guitar solo. Bruce screeches some more. Another galloping riff. Rinse and repeat.


6. The Blaze Bayley era.

When Bruce Dickinson mercifully decided that even he could stand the band no longer, there was a chance that Maiden might at last hire a real singer and work on actually becoming a decent band. Instead, they chose perhaps the only vocalist in the world who was less talented than Bruce. Blaze Bayley had a voice that only a mother could love. His range was one-sixteenth of an octave, and his vocals were so grating that even Fran Drescher couldn't bear to listen to them.


7. Nicko McBrain is a Christian.

It's one thing for a band to sing juvenile tripe about their dark lord Satan if they actually believe in all that nonsense, but the fact that Maiden's drummer just happens to be a Bible Bashing fundie makes the hypocrisy of the whole situation simply beyond belief (no pun intended!) Perhaps he could pray to Jesus to find himself a more talented band to play with.


8. The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner.

Only a band as uniquely awful as Iron Maiden could take one of the classics of 19th century literature and transform it into a yawn-inducing 15 minute composition of stagnant, mindless torpor. This song moves at the pace of an arthritic snail, and is about as interesting as attending a lecture on the rise of feminism in post-colonial societies. And if you want to know just how bad Maiden's songwriting can get, there is actually a period in the middle of this song which is essentially nothing but two minutes of silence... I guess we should be thankful for small mercies.


9. They should have retired 20 years ago.

As laughable as the material that supposedly comprises Maiden's "Golden Years" truly is, compared to their more recent vomitings-forth they were no doubt a veritable El Dorado. I'll say this for Maiden: it takes a lot of nerve to blatantly recycle riffs that were no good even the first time round. Still, at least their newest album "A Matter Of Life And Death" finally shows some form of progression from the band: their songs are now both twice as long AND twice as boring.


10. They're the biggest sellouts in music.

Surely nothing could be more hilarious than hearing deluded Maiden fans blabbering on about how their band have "stayed true" and "always been about the music", while at the same time handing over their latest unemployment cheque in order to buy Maiden's five zillionth "Best-Of" compilation CD. That's of course on top of all the Maiden lunchboxes, Maiden figurines, Maiden playing cards, and even Maiden wines (!) that they own. Gene Simmons has nothing on Iron Maiden, but then at least KISS fans have always realized that their band is a joke.
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on June 07, 2010, 09:35:34 PM
I'm goin' out on a limb and saying that this is Maiden's best if not one of the best album covers they've ever had.

I'm inclined to agree, except it bothers me that Eddie...doesn't really look like Eddie on this one.

New song is pretty good though. No complaints there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 07, 2010, 09:57:01 PM
I'm goin' out on a limb and saying that this is Maiden's best if not one of the best album covers they've ever had.

I'm inclined to agree, except it bothers me that Eddie...doesn't really look like Eddie on this one.

New song is pretty good though. No complaints there.
I thought that too. The kinda stepped out of the generally-human-looking/shaped-mummy/cyborg/monster to a futuristic mechanical ogre. The head looks slightly too big or out of place I think as well. Still awesome though :birch:.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 07, 2010, 10:02:40 PM
I don't like the album cover art at all, but the single art is one of the best ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 07, 2010, 10:03:10 PM
I'm still scarred by the atrocity that was the Dance of Death cover.  Just not seeing that mistake again is good enough for me!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 07, 2010, 10:08:16 PM
There was a lot about that list that wasn't really funny.

I'm not a huge fan of the artwork.  But it is better than "Dance of Death."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on June 07, 2010, 11:19:10 PM
Artwork is ok. Song kicks ass.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 08, 2010, 12:06:16 AM
Artwork is hideous, but I guess I'll get used to it. Haven't heard the song yet, just discovered the news as I arrived at work. Will download and listen when I get home.

Awesome news anyway :metal

Oh and the tracklist looks great, cool titles.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 08, 2010, 01:04:39 AM
I read the news on my phone at work and from what evrryone is saying about the single, im really excited to get home and download it.  Too bad thats not for another 5 hours.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on June 08, 2010, 03:22:59 AM
I use Opera and it shows up as a white screen.
Tried IE and I got this: Server Error
The server encountered an internal error and was unable to complete your request.
Could not connect to JRun Server.

Guess I'll have to try another connection of mine ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 08, 2010, 03:36:32 AM
Well, it's not because I'm a Maiden fanb0i, but the song is awesome, the tracklist is awesome, the cover is awesome, and the single cover is awesome!

UP THE IRONS!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Sintheros on June 08, 2010, 03:48:58 AM
Liking the song, and the art.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 08, 2010, 04:23:47 AM
El Dorado sounds kickass. The cover is decent, but not special.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on June 08, 2010, 04:26:40 AM
Obtained!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 08, 2010, 04:29:18 AM
Listening now, sounds good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 08, 2010, 06:29:36 AM
Really digging the music.  Same Maiden style, but still different.  Wasn't crazy about Bruce's more talking like vocals, but once he started singing the chorus, I was all smiles.  Very cool song.  I cannot wait for this album.  I love how they keep making really long albums, more maiden the better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on June 08, 2010, 06:57:07 AM
The album cover is actually not too bad, if it weren't something from Iron Maiden. Eddy doesn't feel like Eddy, but I do like the rest of the cover. As for the single cover art, I really enjoy it.

As for the song, not one shred of disappointment is to be had. I am really digging this song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 08, 2010, 07:22:08 AM
Lyrics:

Gonna tell you a story,
On a cold winters night,
You'll be sailing for glory,
Before you know what is right

So come over here now,
I've got a vision for you,
It's my personal snake oil
It's just something I do,

I'm the jester with no tears,
And I'm playing on your fears,
I'm a trickster smiling underneath this mask of love and death,
The eternal lie I've told,
About the pyramids of gold,
I've got you hooked, at every turn your body's left to burn

Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha ha!

You'll be wanting a contract, ha
You'll be waiting awhile
I'd like to give you my contact,
But that isn't my style,

Well you only get one chance,
And it's too good to miss,
If I'd give it right to ya,
Then I wouldn't exist,

Greed, lust and envy, pride,
It's the same-old, same-old way,
The smoke and mirrors visions that you see are just like me,
I'm a [glamour something's?] face,
With just a little out of place,
I know someone just like you, knows someone just like me,

Chorus:

El Dorado come and play
El Dorado step this way,
Take a ticket for the ride,
El Dorado streets of gold,
See the shipmates, all their souls
You've got one last chance to try,

So gone is the glory,
And gone is the gold,
Well if you need a story,
How come it has to be told?

Well you can say I'm a devil,
And I wouldn't say no,
But out here on the dark side,
Hey, on with the show!

So now my tale is told,
Big and bad and twice as bold,
This ship of fools is sinking as the cracks begin to grow,
There is no easy way, for an honest man today
Which is something you should think of as my lifeboat sails away.

Chorus x 2




My first impression as to the lyrics is, oddly enough, Dubai.  The lyrics remind me of people luring migrant workers from the Middle East and Asia to come to the new "El Dorado", where without a "contract", they get trapped in labour jobs that control their pay, work, residence, and keeps them trapped there funding the lifestyles of the people on top.  Just my gut reaction.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on June 08, 2010, 08:47:59 AM
Just heard it. woooo! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 08, 2010, 08:50:40 AM
I use Opera and it shows up as a white screen.
Tried IE and I got this: Server Error
The server encountered an internal error and was unable to complete your request.
Could not connect to JRun Server.

Guess I'll have to try another connection of mine ;)
It's not an Opera problem at all.  The servers were just overloaded with connections.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkLord_Lalinc on June 08, 2010, 09:20:48 AM
Artwork is ok. Song kicks ass.
Man, I'm trying...I swear I am, but I just can't help seeing "PORN" in your sig lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: EPICVIEW on June 08, 2010, 10:18:17 AM
UP THE IRONS!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on June 08, 2010, 11:18:22 AM
Porn?!! Wtf?! lol

I'm not really sure how, but I assure you it is not  :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on June 08, 2010, 11:56:34 AM
For anyone that tuned into the Rockline last night, was it mentioned if the new album is mastered or not?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on June 08, 2010, 12:27:22 PM
This sub-forum has a Rush 'Time Machine Tour w/ Spoilers' thread. Should we make one for The Final Frontier tour to specifically discuss the setlist, tour, etc...?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on June 08, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
El Dorado is really boring except for H's solo. I hope the rest of the album blows this song away.

I'd say every song on AMOLAD is better than this song except for Different World.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on June 08, 2010, 01:57:07 PM
This sub-forum has a Rush 'Time Machine Tour w/ Spoilers' thread. Should we make one for The Final Frontier tour to specifically discuss the setlist, tour, etc...?
This is a good idea considering a lot of DTF will be attending because of DT.


OT: I just ordered my tickets! ;D Going to the July 20th show in Bristow, Virginia!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 08, 2010, 02:41:11 PM
El Dorado is really boring except for H's solo. I hope the rest of the album blows this song away.

I'd say every song on AMOLAD is better than this song except for Different World.

I think it's better than "The Pilgrim" as well. But, i think AMOLAD is a REALLY good album, so just because this song isn't as good as 80% of the tracks on that one doesnt really make my expectations for this album any lower.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 08, 2010, 06:30:54 PM
Artwork is ok...

I'm goin' out on a limb and saying that this is Maiden's best if not one of the best album covers they've ever had.

I'm inclined to agree, except it bothers me that Eddie...doesn't really look like Eddie on this one.
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I don't like the album cover art at all...

Artwork is hideous...

...the cover is awesome, and the single cover is awesome!

Its funny that its Melvyn Grant responsible for this artwork as I imagine he divided opinions much the same way when he did Fear of the Dark.  Both are pretty drastic departures from Riggs' Eddie.  I am not a fan of the new art, but I think its more down to the sci-fi theme... it looks like a Rust in Peace outtake.  Like from Hangar 18 or something.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 08, 2010, 06:31:23 PM
El Dorado is really boring except for H's solo. I hope the rest of the album blows this song away.

I'd say every song on AMOLAD is better than this song except for Different World.

I think it's better than "The Pilgrim" as well. But, i think AMOLAD is a REALLY good album, so just because this song isn't as good as 80% of the tracks on that one doesnt really make my expectations for this album any lower.
Completely agree.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 08, 2010, 06:42:21 PM
Damn "El Dorado"'s chorus is awesome! :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on June 08, 2010, 07:45:15 PM
El Dorado is really boring except for H's solo. I hope the rest of the album blows this song away.

I'd say every song on AMOLAD is better than this song except for Different World.

I think it's better than "The Pilgrim" as well. But, i think AMOLAD is a REALLY good album, so just because this song isn't as good as 80% of the tracks on that one doesnt really make my expectations for this album any lower.

I just threw that comparison out there for fun. Looking at the song on it's own, I think it's really weak and really goes nowhere. As an absolute Maiden fanatic, I'm really upset by this song. I know there will be mindblowing songs on the new album though!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on June 08, 2010, 07:58:00 PM
New song's pretty good!  I guess I'm alone in liking the album cover though. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 08, 2010, 08:07:33 PM
New song's pretty good!  I guess I'm alone in liking the album cover though. :lol
I'm here for you! :hug:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on June 08, 2010, 08:31:43 PM
:heart:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on June 08, 2010, 09:06:10 PM
New song's pretty good!  I guess I'm alone in liking the album cover though. :lol

I like it. Better than DoD by far. It's a step in a different direction and I approve! As long as the stage Eddie is as epic as the album cover, which apparently it will be..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on June 08, 2010, 11:17:28 PM
That's some pretty sweet album art there.

Honestly, that is the best possible direction that they could go if they're not keeping Eddie as the old mummified human-guy.

And its pretty brutal.

Gonna listen to the single after I finish "Signify"

Alright, the song's pretty good. Obviously doesn't compare to Maiden's "prime", but it is actually a pretty good song.

Could use more depth in the production, however. It sounds a bit flat (may just be the fact that I'm listening to the video of it on their website)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 09, 2010, 04:14:19 AM
After listening to the new song only twice, I don't really know what to say.  At the moment, it doesn't really do it for me.......... :(.........  I will give maiden a round of applause for doing something different, because this is at least fresh and somewhat slightly original IMO.  It sort of sounds like WASP to me.  The solo section though was great. 

I can't remember the last time I wasn't floored by a new maiden track.  Production sounds better though, has more balls then the last two.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 09, 2010, 04:57:54 AM
El Dorado is really boring except for H's solo. I hope the rest of the album blows this song away.

I'd say every song on AMOLAD is better than this song except for Different World.

I think it's better than "The Pilgrim" as well. But, i think AMOLAD is a REALLY good album, so just because this song isn't as good as 80% of the tracks on that one doesnt really make my expectations for this album any lower.

I just threw that comparison out there for fun. Looking at the song on it's own, I think it's really weak and really goes nowhere. As an absolute Maiden fanatic, I'm really upset by this song. I know there will be mindblowing songs on the new album though!

Well, off course you're entitled to your own opinion, but i think it's really rockin', and much better than some of their previous singles. It certainly gives me a much better feeling than i had listening to "Wildest Dreams", "Different World" and "Rainmaker". I find this much more fresh and "Maiden-ish" than either of those where when i listened to them for the first time, so i give this song a big  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 09, 2010, 11:32:40 AM
Thunderstorms for the show tonight.  Should be bad ass.  Can't wait. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bodiesinflight on June 09, 2010, 11:35:23 AM
'El Dorado' is average, really average
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 09, 2010, 12:54:48 PM
Thunderstorms for the show tonight.  Should be bad ass.  Can't wait. 

Major T Storms 2 years ago for the show up here. But it cleared up nice just in time for Maiden.


I hope they pick a cool Blaze era song to do, one they haven't done before. The Educated Fool would be awesome. But I bet they'll play The Clansman.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 09, 2010, 12:57:01 PM
Or Lightning Strikes Twice  :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 09, 2010, 12:57:39 PM
I hope they pick a cool Blaze era song to do, one they haven't done before. The Educated Fool would be awesome. But I bet they'll play The Clansman.
Fingers crossed for my all time favorite song, Sign of the cross.  :metal

Seriously, there MUST be a Blaze era track in the set. And I'm pretty sure there will, since they confirmed they'll cover the entire history of the band. Although I agree The Clansman is the obvious choice, which certainly isn't bad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 09, 2010, 01:04:53 PM
Rockline appearance
https://rocklineradio.com/replay/replay.php
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 09, 2010, 01:26:52 PM
Or Lightning Strikes Twice  :P
My Maiden PT. 2 cd has a live version of Flight of the Navigator on it from some place in SA while it was pouring down rain.  Bruce's banter is hysterical.  He keeps blaming Nicko for the rain; "it's always the fucking drummer."  Good stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on June 09, 2010, 02:11:33 PM
Will setlists be posted here? If so, please make them font size 2.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on June 09, 2010, 03:09:24 PM
El Dorado is alright. I wasn't blown away by it, but it wasn't a let down either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 09, 2010, 03:31:49 PM
Will setlists be posted here? If so, please make them font size 2.
I won't keep track of the setlist, but I'll post some highlights somewhere, probably in the DT setlists thread.  I won't here, since most people don't seem to want it. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 09, 2010, 06:03:58 PM
Will setlists be posted here? If so, please make them font size 2.

Once again, this is the Iron Maiden thread, so spoilers are possible. People should be able to talk about the setlist here without spoiler warnings. They can (and should if they're nice) post spoiler warnings, but this IS a thread where people would expect setlist discussion, so if you really don't want to know you should avoid this thread and the concert section.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on June 09, 2010, 06:08:30 PM
Or Lightning Strikes Twice  :P
My Maiden PT. 2 cd has a live version of Flight of the Navigator on it from some place in SA while it was pouring down rain.  Bruce's banter is hysterical.  He keeps blaming Nicko for the rain; "it's always the fucking drummer."  Good stuff.

I've heard a similar bootleg, it was Sign of the Cross.  In the quiet middle part just before the heaviness resumes he says to the crowd "Look up at the sky... FUCK THE RAIN!!".  :lol Its one of the most ridiculously funny things I've heard.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 73109 on June 09, 2010, 09:41:16 PM
SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
































































I am totally willing to admit that I am a casual Maiden fan at best. I only know the big hits and get a little fuzzy with the lesser known "fan hits" if you will and I saw the setlist for tonights show and now, I am questioning whether I want to go or not...I know like 4 or 5 of the songs...ugh.

Set:

1. Wickerman
2. Ghost of the Navigator
3. Thousand suns
4. El Dorado
5. Paschendale
6. Benjamin Breeg
7. These colours don't run
8. Bloodbrothers
9. Wildest dreams
10. No More Lies
11. Brave new world
12. Fear of the dark
13. Iron Maiden

14. No. of the Beast
15. Hallowed be thy name
16. Running free



















/SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on June 09, 2010, 10:15:12 PM
................ Well.... I'm still going to have a blast regardless of the setlists because it's still DREAM THEATER AND IRON MAIDEN!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on June 09, 2010, 10:32:32 PM
*snip*

Dude, that looks like an awesome set.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on June 09, 2010, 10:52:17 PM
*snip*

Dude, that looks like an awesome set.

I agree.

Although it is all pretty much post-Dickinson's return, it has pretty much the best songs from all of those albums, in addition to an amazing last few songs and encore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 09, 2010, 11:19:24 PM
*snip*

Dude, that looks like an awesome set.

I agree.

Although it is all pretty much post-Dickinson's return, it has pretty much the best songs from all of those albums, in addition to an amazing last few songs and encore.
This was pretty much the case.  The first half hour was extraordinary. 

And the really fantastic part is that not only did I get to see it before all you schmucks,  but I'm gonna get to see it again before any of you people!  EL BARTO RULES!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 73109 on June 10, 2010, 05:22:35 AM
Well, I just have a problem with the fact that it is not what I was expecting, but if you guys are saying it is that great, I just gots some studyin' to do...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 10, 2010, 05:30:56 AM
Amazing set, can't wait for this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 10, 2010, 05:41:01 AM
Does anyone else think that setlist is atrocious??

I'm a big fan of BNW ----->  but come on!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 10, 2010, 05:43:28 AM
Everything before Fear of the Dark in that set is amazing aside from No More Lies.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 10, 2010, 05:49:51 AM
Everything before Fear of the Dark in that set is amazing aside from No More Lies.

I agree, but it's too post 2000 heavy IMO.  They could have at least put in two or three forgotten older songs and that would have contrasted all the new stuff really well IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2010, 06:00:12 AM
I'm with you Wolf. When Steve Harris said that the set would be career spanning, I was expecting a slightly different set. This set is very interesting. I would've never thought Ghost and Lies would've been played. But Wildest Dreams is pretty lame. I realy feel bad about missing this show, but at least when I see the setlist, I feel a little better.

Some great songs played for sure, but after skipping Caught Somewhere In Time, and 7th Son on the last tour, I was hoping to see them in the set. And I definitely would've taken something like Be Quick Or Be Dead over Wildest Dreams. Also No Blaze song??

BTW, I love both Ghost and Lies... But figured Dance Of Death would've been played before Lies.


Did I not see The Tooper in the set??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 10, 2010, 06:04:32 AM
Spoilers...

I don't mind, but some people might be bothered. The set list is great, in my opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 10, 2010, 06:10:27 AM
I'm with you Wolf. When Steve Harris said that the set would be career spanning, I was expecting a slightly different set. This set is very interesting. I would've never thought Ghost and Lies would've been played. But Wildest Dreams is pretty lame. I realy feel bad about missing this show, but at least when I see the setlist, I feel a little better.

Some great songs played for sure, but after skipping Caught Somewhere In Time, and 7th Son on the last tour, I was hoping to see them in the set. And I definitely would've taken something like Be Quick Or Be Dead over Wildest Dreams. Also No Blaze song??

BTW, I love both Ghost and Lies... But figured Dance Of Death would've been played before Lies.


Did I not see The Tooper in the set??

No Trooper my friend!!!

It seems to me like the boys are being a little arrogant and possibly think that the last ten years of their career is enough to fill a setlist.  Sorry guys, I pumped Somewhere in Time today and it blows away everything from BNW onwards.  I love these three albums but to think they can revolve a set around them with the amount of classic songs they have forgotten is just foolish.  Nevertheless if they come back to Aus, I will be first in line to get a ticket.

If they wanted to play more post 2000 stuff, fine, but put in at least two or three forgotten older songs and that would smooth things out a little.  Come on, there is even songs better than these on BNW, DOD and AMOLAD.  This set is disappointing when they have forgotten classics such as;

Caught Somewhere in Time
Sea of Madness
7th Son of a 7th Son
To Tame a Land
Judas Be My Guide
Still Life
Invaders
Gangland
Afraid to Shoot Strangers
Be Quick or be Dead
Edge of Darkness
Sign of the Cross
Educated Fool
Man of the Edge
Fallen Angel
Nomad
Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Infinite Dreams
No Prayer for the Dying
Where Eagles Dare
Lord of Light
Face in the Sand
Die With Your Boots on
Back in the Village


Anyway, enough from me!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 10, 2010, 06:24:29 AM
I'm with you Wolf. When Steve Harris said that the set would be career spanning, I was expecting a slightly different set. This set is very interesting. I would've never thought Ghost and Lies would've been played. But Wildest Dreams is pretty lame. I realy feel bad about missing this show, but at least when I see the setlist, I feel a little better.

Some great songs played for sure, but after skipping Caught Somewhere In Time, and 7th Son on the last tour, I was hoping to see them in the set. And I definitely would've taken something like Be Quick Or Be Dead over Wildest Dreams. Also No Blaze song??

BTW, I love both Ghost and Lies... But figured Dance Of Death would've been played before Lies.


Did I not see The Tooper in the set??

No Trooper my friend!!!

It seems to me like the boys are being a little arrogant and possibly think that the last ten years of their career is enough to fill a setlist.  Sorry guys, I pumped Somewhere in Time today and it blows away everything from BNW onwards.  I love these three albums but to think they can revolve a set around them with the amount of classic songs they have forgotten is just foolish.  Nevertheless if they come back to Aus, I will be first in line to get a ticket.

If they wanted to play more post 2000 stuff, fine, but put in at least two or three forgotten older songs and that would smooth things out a little.  Come on, there is even songs better than these on BNW, DOD and AMOLAD.  This set is disappointing when they have forgotten classics such as;

Caught Somewhere in Time
Sea of Madness
7th Son of a 7th Son
To Tame a Land
Judas Be My Guide
Still Life
Invaders
Gangland
Afraid to Shoot Strangers
Be Quick or be Dead
Edge of Darkness
Sign of the Cross
Educated Fool
Man of the Edge
Fallen Angel
Nomad
Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Infinite Dreams
No Prayer for the Dying
Where Eagles Dare
Lord of Light
Face in the Sand
Die With Your Boots on
Back in the Village


Anyway, enough from me!

Well, since 1999 they have done four tours focusing on pretty much all "classic" material (Ed Huntour, Give me Ed 'til im Dead tour, Early Days tour and Somewhere Back in Time tour).
Im very glad seeing them focus on the latest three albums for this tour, but what really bugs me is that they play only stuff they have played before. There are great songs from DOD and BNW that haven't been played yet, or have been played only once or twice (Thin line between love and hate, Fallen Angel, Out of the silent planet, Montsegur and Face in the sand).
I would also like to see some of the songs you mentioned there, but i do understand why they play mostly newer material on this tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 10, 2010, 06:57:16 AM
Nicko said that the tour would focus on the post-reunion albums.  Why the setlist is shocking anyone is beyond me.  Yeah its odd they didn't play The Trooper or Run to the Hills, but you have to give some credit to Iron Maiden for sticking to what they want to do.  Not including those two songs is pretty gutsy for a band as popular as they are.  I'm sure lots of casual fans who see these shows are going to be pissed off  :lol  Besides, like aurorablind said, they've already done four tours in the past ten years based on the 80s material.

Why are you guys complaining anyway?  THEY FUCKING PLAYED (spoilers) PaschenMOTHERFUCKINGdale!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 10, 2010, 07:12:39 AM
You're right. Paschendale is pretty much worth the money by itself :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 10, 2010, 07:13:08 AM
Im very glad seeing them focus on the latest three albums for this tour, but what really bugs me is that they play only stuff they have played before. There are great songs from DOD and BNW that haven't been played yet, or have been played only once or twice (Thin line between love and hate, Fallen Angel, Out of the silent planet, Montsegur and Face in the sand).
Yeah, but this way they don't have to relearn and rehearse those songs, since they've never played them live - at least most of them.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 10, 2010, 07:23:51 AM
wolfking @ even though i found your setlist very interesting, there's no way they'll play something like it.
There's like 3-4 Maiden-songs that just 'has' to be played apparently, which is annoying when they only play for 1 ½ hour.

Personally, some songs i would love to see:

The Phantom of the Opera
Remember Tomorrow
Killers
Drifter
The Prisoner
Sign of the Cross
The Aftermath
The Angel and the Gambler
The Clansman
The Gates of Tomorrow
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 10, 2010, 07:27:14 AM
wolfking @ even though i found your setlist very interesting, there's no way they'll play something like it.
There's like 3-4 Maiden-songs that just 'has' to be played apparently, which is annoying when they only play for 1 ½ hour.

Personally, some songs i would love to see:

The Phantom of the Opera
Remember Tomorrow
Killers
Drifter
The Prisoner
Sign of the Cross
The Aftermath
The Angel and the Gambler
The Clansman
The Gates of Tomorrow


Wot





Also, the setlist (minus Wildest Dreams) is awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 10, 2010, 08:14:43 AM
I'd certainly expect a fair amount of complaining about the setlist.  Personally, I was thrilled by it.  Keep in mind that only a small handful of markets actually got to see any of these songs before.  Most of us didn't get a DoD or AMoLoD tour at all.  I honestly thought I'd never get to see some of the songs they played last night. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 10, 2010, 08:50:38 AM
Yeah, i would kill for the DOD-songs. We got the AMOLAD-show (best show evah!), but on DOD they ditched Norway....bastards...and this time i won't be able to go either..
Anyway, i hope they come back for a full Final Frontier-tour, with a bunch of new stuff!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on June 10, 2010, 09:02:21 AM
Ahhhh I so want to keep participating in this thread, but want to have a little mystery going in to the June 22 show.

I don't mind a 2000-2010 heavy show, as two years ago we got the Somewhere Back in Time tour (or at least some of us did) for an awesome pre-Blaze era show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 10, 2010, 09:50:21 AM
Some pretty interesting house music before Maiden.  After the obligatory Dio, they played something from Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt 1.  Took me a while to figure out what the hell it was, since I haven't heard that album since it was new.  Also played some old Anthrax, I think from State of Euphoria. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2010, 10:42:59 AM
It is a very good set. One that I never would have predicted. I bet Blood Brothers was awesome. That was completely unexpected.

I am not a fan of Wildest Dreams though...and I am not that nuts about The Wicker Man either.

But Pachendale I did expect, and I would love to see it live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 10, 2010, 10:46:21 AM
This would be a perfect pre-encore set if they ditched No More Lies in favor of New Frontier, a song that could obviously find a home in the theme.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 10, 2010, 10:50:33 AM
This would be a perfect pre-encore set if they ditched No More Lies in favor of New Frontier, a song that could obviously find a home in the theme.

New Frontier is unremittingly awful, and does not even deserve to come within a light year of being played live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 10, 2010, 11:16:11 AM
Is El Dorado the only new one they're playing?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on June 10, 2010, 11:19:06 AM
I myself wouldn't complain, but I know that that set is gonna piss off a lot of people. The more casual fans.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 10, 2010, 11:29:20 AM
Is El Dorado the only new one they're playing?
The only song from the new album.  It was alright, but it's placement was a real downer, right in the middle of an otherwise spectacular onslaught.  


Edit:  so are we through hiding spoilers now.  Everybody's mentioning specific songs all of a sudden. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on June 10, 2010, 11:57:55 AM
I'm extremely happy with the setlist. I've seen Early Days, AMOLAD, and SBIT, so basically I've seen classic material...and AMOLAD top to bottom, nothing else. Now I can finally see stuff from BNW and DoD, as well as El Dorado and 3 of my favourite AMOLAD songs. I'm really happy I'm not seeing all classics again, but that being said, a FEW more classics that haven't been played in the past 5 years would have been nice.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 10, 2010, 12:07:05 PM
The thing a lot of you overlook is that Maiden is NEVER going to play a lot of those other songs. Look at the Somewhere Back in Time tour, with the exception of Moonchild the tour was as generic as it could possibly be.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on June 10, 2010, 12:43:13 PM
I'm glad Iron Maiden are doin this. Good for a band to play more lesser known songs while keeping 2-3 well known songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on June 10, 2010, 12:44:13 PM
@El Barto: What was the crowd's reaction to DT opening?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 10, 2010, 02:31:50 PM
@El Barto: What was the crowd's reaction to DT opening?
DT was very nicely supported.  Saw plenty of people with DT shirts on, and the shed was pretty full when they played.  Didn't get the impression that many were board or skipping the opener as is so often the case. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on June 10, 2010, 03:03:21 PM
Cool. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dublagent66 on June 10, 2010, 07:51:11 PM
I'll be rockin' out about a week from right now.  :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 12, 2010, 07:21:40 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen...well, probably mostly gentlemen, here's a setlist:

SPOILERS






The Wicker Man
Ghost Of The Navigator
Wrathchild
El Dorado
Dance Of Death
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
These Colours Don't Run
Blood Brothers
Wildest Dreams
No More Lies
Brave New World
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
Encore:
The Number of the Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Running Free






I wish Wrathchild replaced a Wildest Dreams instead of Brighter than a Thousand Sons.  Wonder if they'll change it like this night-to-night or if we're going to see more changes..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 12, 2010, 07:33:17 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen...well, probably mostly gentlemen, here's a setlist:

SPOILERS






The Wicker Man
Ghost Of The Navigator
Wrathchild
El Dorado
Dance Of Death
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
These Colours Don't Run
Blood Brothers
Wildest Dreams
No More Lies
Brave New World
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
Encore:
The Number of the Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Running Free






I wish Wrathchild replaced a Wildest Dreams instead of Brighter than a Thousand Sons.  Wonder if they'll change it like this night-to-night or if we're going to see more changes..

Nice move taking out BTATS and putting in DOD.  Couple more older classics and I think all of us will be happy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2010, 08:38:28 AM
They don't need any more older songs. As far as I'm concerned if they took out Running Free and The Number of the Beast and replaced them with reunion material I'd probably be happy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 12, 2010, 10:08:10 AM
Ugh. Replacing Paschendale with Dance Of Death was a pretty bad move imo; Paschendale is so much better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 12, 2010, 10:09:16 AM
Don't think the one is replacing the other.  Apparently they both have unique backdrops.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 12, 2010, 10:14:29 AM
I hope the change ain't permanent, they should rotate those songs. That way, there's still chance for me to see Paschendale and Brighter than a thousand suns.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 12, 2010, 04:12:26 PM
Don't think the one is replacing the other.  Apparently they both have unique backdrops.
This is correct.  Personally, I preferred the A setlist to the B one, but I'm absolutely fucking thrilled to have gotten to see them both.  Seeing both Paschendale and Dance of Death beats out seeing Paschendale twice.

One of the very best crowds I've seen in ages.  On numerous occasions, absolutely deafening.  Also, a surprisingly high number of DT shirts. 

Maiden sounded real good and loud, as well.  Don't think it's been mentioned yet, but the opening music is Mars, The Bringer of War from Holst's The Planets,  and between the PA and the crowd,  it was Earth shattering. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 12, 2010, 04:17:44 PM
Yeah, you got lucky Barto.  You must've been shocked when they busted out those two, considering the last time Maiden switched setlists mid-tour was at the start of the Dance of Death tour (which also doesn't really count, seeing as they added a song rather than switched it).  Before that, it was the BNW tour that they were messing around with The Mercenary, The Fallen Angel, and Out of the Silent Planet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 73109 on June 12, 2010, 04:54:25 PM
Mr. El Barto, was DT audible. Most opening bands really aren't.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 12, 2010, 05:14:41 PM
Audible?  Are you serious?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 12, 2010, 07:54:25 PM
Yeah, you got lucky Barto.  You must've been shocked when they busted out those two, considering the last time Maiden switched setlists mid-tour was at the start of the Dance of Death tour (which also doesn't really count, seeing as they added a song rather than switched it).  Before that, it was the BNW tour that they were messing around with The Mercenary, The Fallen Angel, and Out of the Silent Planet.
Lucky, yes.  I was disappointed when we got Wrathchild instead of Brighter, but absolutely thrilled when we got DoD.  I thought Paschendale was much better Wednesday night, but seeing both was the better outcome.


Mr. El Barto, was DT audible. Most opening bands really aren't.
DT sounded better here in Dallas.  The only problem in Houston was a noticeable lack of JMX, but then we've all come to expect that anyway. 

Consider that many times you're unfamiliar with the music of opening bands.  Most times, I think openers sound like shit but it's because I don't already know what the hell they're playing.  The fact that we're quite familiar with all of DT's material can overcome a lot of sound troubles.  JMX is low in the mix, but I know what he's playing and I have eyes, so it's not a problem to hear what he's playing; it just requires a bit more thought. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 15, 2010, 11:33:59 AM
Some nice clips here from the Dallas show:
https://www.bravewords.com/news/140886
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on June 15, 2010, 01:39:13 PM
I made a playlist with the setlist minus the new track and I have a new appreciation for some post reunion stuff I never listen to. No More Lies still has the most annoying chorus ever, but the rest of the song is great. Iron Maiden suffers from two major flaws: repeated one line choruses and the Fear of the Dark format they use for so many of their songs nowadays.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2010, 01:18:51 PM
Finally!!!
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=308878
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 16, 2010, 01:21:40 PM
I made a playlist with the setlist minus the new track and I have a new appreciation for some post reunion stuff I never listen to. No More Lies still has the most annoying chorus ever, but the rest of the song is great. Iron Maiden suffers from two major flaws: repeated one line choruses and the Fear of the Dark format they use for so many of their songs nowadays.

The one line choruses are hit or miss. You're right though, No More Lies' chorus is terrible.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 16, 2010, 01:24:53 PM
Finally!!!
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=308878
Which one is it?  There was a SNAFU when setting up my account so my password is v897435hifg98yyq35bugaet7 or something similarly unrememberable.  Consequently, I've never used their site beyond the one thing I joined to get.   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2010, 01:40:55 PM
Finally!!!
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=308878
Which one is it?  There was a SNAFU when setting up my account so my password is v897435hifg98yyq35bugaet7 or something similarly unrememberable.  Consequently, I've never used their site beyond the one thing I joined to get.   

San Antonio. Apparently also includes Pull Me Under. It's over 7Gs. I don't have dual layer, and it doesn't seem to be 2 DVDs. I wonder if DVD Shrink will screw it up too much. I may need some technical assistance to get this on a disc at some point.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Samsara on June 16, 2010, 02:08:53 PM
Looking forward to seeing something pro-shot from this tour...and seeing it myself. Wish I had time for audience boots, just don't these days.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2010, 02:11:40 PM
I finally have me one of those ring tone thingys on my new phone....the beginning to Where Eagles Dare! :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 16, 2010, 02:21:15 PM
Finally!!!
https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=308878
Which one is it?  There was a SNAFU when setting up my account so my password is v897435hifg98yyq35bugaet7 or something similarly unrememberable.  Consequently, I've never used their site beyond the one thing I joined to get.   

San Antonio. Apparently also includes Pull Me Under. It's over 7Gs. I don't have dual layer, and it doesn't seem to be 2 DVDs. I wonder if DVD Shrink will screw it up too much. I may need some technical assistance to get this on a disc at some point.
You can also use DVD shrink to split it over 2 disks.  That's what I do when I don't want to compress something.

Personally, I want a Dallas show.  Brighter really was one of the highlights for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2010, 02:32:51 PM
Here's the DVD shrink homepage, but I can't see where to download it. It wants to do a scan, but I'm skeptikal to have them scan my computer. Is this needed to d/l it?
https://www.dvdshrink.org/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2010, 08:32:59 AM
Just listened to El Dorado from the Phoenix show. This is a much better song live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: InstrumentalFiasco on June 24, 2010, 02:49:50 AM
I gotta say...El Dorado Stinks on ice. That's the worst song from the '00s so far. Totally boring with an uninspired solo section.  I'm still thrilled for a new Maiden album though, AMOLAD was really to long, I still don't understand why every song had to be an epic. The epic on Maiden's albums used to be a treat at the end or middle of albums, now we get a whole album of slow, building songs which turned many folks off.

I'm hoping for a Dance of Death type album Meets 7th Son. So basically Brave new World 2.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on June 24, 2010, 04:32:41 AM
I don't think so. I knew maiden songs back since i remember. AMOLAD was the new maiden when i really got into them, so I bought that then piece of mind. I still know all the maiden classics, which is why i was bummed i missed the last tour but was still happy I still got to see em. i have never heard paschendale until that concert and now it's officially my favorite maiden song
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 24, 2010, 06:13:53 AM
The contest for worst song in the post-reunion era should be won handily by "New Frontier."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 24, 2010, 06:16:37 AM
..or Wildest Dreams
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 24, 2010, 06:33:11 AM
..or Wildest Dreams

lolno, "Nomad" or the filler tracks on Dance of Death (Face in the Sand, Age of Innocence, Gates of Tomorrow, New Frontier) are all worse than that.  Probably some more AMOLAD and BNW songs too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 24, 2010, 06:39:51 AM
As you mentioned..lots of filler on Dance Of Death, so yes, you can pick any one. I happened to pick Wildest Dreams..

But Nomad is awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 24, 2010, 06:58:45 AM
..or Wildest Dreams
Wildest dreams is actually my favorite from the last 10 years. Optimistic, melodic, catchy, nice lyrics - fabulous song in every way, nothing to dislike about it.

My lesser favorites in the reunion era include The Thin line between love and hate, No more lies and These colors don't run.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2010, 10:37:20 AM
New Frontier is awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on June 24, 2010, 10:39:23 AM
..or Wildest Dreams

lolno, "Nomad" or the filler tracks on Dance of Death (Face in the Sand, Age of Innocence, Gates of Tomorrow, New Frontier) are all worse than that.  Probably some more AMOLAD and BNW songs too.
Nomad was the weakest track on Brave New World, but it is better than a number of tracks on Dance of Death.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dublagent66 on June 24, 2010, 10:54:10 AM
One of the very best crowds I've seen in ages.  On numerous occasions, absolutely deafening.  Also, a surprisingly high number of DT shirts. 

It was very similar here in Phx a week ago.  Lot's of DT support and the sound was great.  Of course Maiden was awesome as usual with their stage presence, sound and props.  My only small compaint would the Maiden setlist.  I realize they are promoting a new album yet to be released, but they didn't play anything from Piece of Mind, Seventh Son or Somewhere in Time. :( 

Still a great show.   :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 24, 2010, 02:17:37 PM
@Dublagent66 and anyone else who complains:
IF YOU HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH MAIDEN NEWS AT ALL YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THEY WERE PLAYING SONGS FROM THEIR REUNION ALBUMS AND VERY FEW "CLASSICS."  I AM SICK OF THE SETLIST BITCHING.  YOU GOT A BUNCH OF GREAT SONGS FROM BRAVE NEW WORLD AND EITHER PASCHENDALE OR DANCE OF DEATH, ALL OF WHICH TROUNCE ANY SONG ON SEVENTH SONG AND MOST OF SOMEWHERE IN TIME.  PLUS YOU GOT TO SEE IRON FUCKING MAIDEN.

*ahem*
And one song hardly counts as a promotion for the new album.  I think this is more like a chance to bring all these new songs to America which, if I recall, got a bit screwed over on their tours.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on June 24, 2010, 03:49:54 PM
@Dublagent66 and anyone else who complains:
IF YOU HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH MAIDEN NEWS AT ALL YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THEY WERE PLAYING SONGS FROM THEIR REUNION ALBUMS AND VERY FEW "CLASSICS."  I AM SICK OF THE SETLIST BITCHING.  YOU GOT A BUNCH OF GREAT SONGS FROM BRAVE NEW WORLD AND EITHER PASCHENDALE OR DANCE OF DEATH, ALL OF WHICH TROUNCE ANY SONG ON SEVENTH SONG AND MOST OF SOMEWHERE IN TIME.  PLUS YOU GOT TO SEE IRON FUCKING MAIDEN.

Totally agree.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: emindead on June 24, 2010, 09:59:18 PM
I think Maiden's last good song, written recently, and that feels done in the 80s, is "The Mercenary".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on June 25, 2010, 02:35:48 AM
Fun fact: The Mercenary was written during the Blaze Bayley era.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on June 25, 2010, 02:36:39 AM
Fun fact: The Mercenary was written during the Blaze Bayley era.

As was Dream Of Mirrors - Blaze actually co-wrote the song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 25, 2010, 03:38:00 AM
I dunno, plenty of songs from BNW sound like re-worked leftovers from the Blaze era. Especially Blood brothers, I can even imagine Blaze singing the tune.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 25, 2010, 05:59:59 AM
..or Wildest Dreams
Wildest dreams is actually my favorite from the last 10 years. Optimistic, melodic, catchy, nice lyrics - fabulous song in every way, nothing to dislike about it.

My lesser favorites in the reunion era include The Thin line between love and hate, No more lies and These colors don't run.
Oh M, The Thin Line is awesome. What a great and original (for Maiden) ending.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 25, 2010, 06:25:28 AM
Fun fact: The Mercenary was written during the Blaze Bayley era.

No it wasn't.  Janick wrote it in the early '80s.  It was just retooled during the Blaze era.

There were four songs written (or retooled) in the Blaze era that ended up on Maiden albums.  They are Dream of Mirrors, The Nomad, The Mercenary, and a mysterious fourth, which many believe ended up on Dance of Death.  The rumour is it is No More Lies.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 25, 2010, 06:31:59 AM
My lesser favorites in the reunion era include The Thin line between love and hate, No more lies and These colors don't run.

I just saw this post.  I can agree that No More Lies needs a better chorus, but These Colors don't Run is awesome, and The Thin Line is my favorite song on BNW!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2010, 06:48:19 AM
I believe most of BNW were Blaze era leftovers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on June 25, 2010, 09:19:38 AM
Fun fact: The Mercenary was written during the Blaze Bayley era.

As was Dream Of Mirrors - Blaze actually co-wrote the song.

Oh you're right triad.. I'm starting to think it was only Mirrors and not Mercenary that was written with Blaze.

EDIT: I've been corrected. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2010, 09:40:16 AM
Fun fact: The Mercenary was written during the Blaze Bayley era.

No it wasn't.  Janick wrote it in the early '80s.  It was just retooled during the Blaze era.

There were four songs written (or retooled) in the Blaze era that ended up on Maiden albums.  They are Dream of Mirrors, The Nomad, The Mercenary, and a mysterious fourth, which many believe ended up on Dance of Death.  The rumour is it is No More Lies.

That would make sense seeing as how freaking repetitive the song is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: emindead on June 25, 2010, 10:25:48 AM
Fun fact: The Mercenary was written during the Blaze Bayley era.
No it wasn't. Janick wrote it in the early '80s. It was just retooled during the Blaze era.
That explains why.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dublagent66 on June 25, 2010, 12:29:12 PM
@Dublagent66 and anyone else who complains:
IF YOU HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH MAIDEN NEWS AT ALL YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THEY WERE PLAYING SONGS FROM THEIR REUNION ALBUMS AND VERY FEW "CLASSICS."  I AM SICK OF THE SETLIST BITCHING.  YOU GOT A BUNCH OF GREAT SONGS FROM BRAVE NEW WORLD AND EITHER PASCHENDALE OR DANCE OF DEATH, ALL OF WHICH TROUNCE ANY SONG ON SEVENTH SONG AND MOST OF SOMEWHERE IN TIME.  PLUS YOU GOT TO SEE IRON FUCKING MAIDEN.

*ahem*
And one song hardly counts as a promotion for the new album.  I think this is more like a chance to bring all these new songs to America which, if I recall, got a bit screwed over on their tours.

Hey, why don't you take it easy.  I wasn't bitching even in the least ok?  I knew what the setlist was before I went to the concert.  It was great.  I just wanted to hear a couple of my favorite songs that they didn't play.  No big deal.  You actually made a bigger deal out of it than I did.   :chill
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 25, 2010, 12:33:30 PM
I was more incited by reading youtube comments, followed by reading your post that led me to rage. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Bandit Manatee on June 26, 2010, 12:43:45 AM
I went to the auburn show and loved every second of it as it was my first time seeing Maiden.  I think some fans were disappointed since there was an interview I think where harriss claimed that the songs would be from all eras of Maiden which was a bit misleading.  I for one would of liked a couple more 80s songs thrown in the set list especially since a lot of the reunion songs tend to follow a similar formula :open softly, get heavy, have slightly repetitive chorus, close softly.  Still the band played super tight, and Dickinson was a amazing frontman so it was great.

On a side note, someday I want to form a Maiden tribute band... this is going to be our first set list

Caught Somewhere in Time
Die With Your Boots On
No More Lies
Flash of Blades
Infinite Dreams
22 Accacia Avenue
Remember Tomorrow
The Trooper
Lord of The Flies
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
Fear of The Dark
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden

---Encore---
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
The Wicker Man
Run to the Hills

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on June 26, 2010, 12:48:55 AM
I believe most of BNW were Blaze era leftovers.

I can picture Blaze's voice on almost every single track off that album, now that you mention it.

Of course, I've always been one who thought that Blaze got the raw end of the stick, since he's actually a pretty decent vocalist and the two albums with him weren't that bad to begin with.

That, and BNW is one of Maiden's better albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Bandit Manatee on June 26, 2010, 12:54:17 AM
I think out of the reunion albums I would rank them like this

1. Brave New World
2. A Matter of Life and Death
3. Dance of Death
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 27, 2010, 05:33:14 PM
Adrian recently falling over (spoilers for current tour):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtINeO2XtLQ&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtINeO2XtLQ&feature=player_embedded)

:rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on June 27, 2010, 06:17:46 PM
Loved the single myself. It was more of a fun, laid back type of song, even though I've seen a lot of backlash for it. Excited and pumped for the new album though!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 28, 2010, 01:41:55 AM
Adrian recently falling over (spoilers for current tour):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtINeO2XtLQ&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtINeO2XtLQ&feature=player_embedded)

:rollin
:rollin :lol :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 28, 2010, 07:56:02 AM
Caught Somewhere in Time
Die With Your Boots On
No More Lies
Flash of Blades
Infinite Dreams
22 Accacia Avenue
Remember Tomorrow
The Trooper
Lord of The Flies
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
Fear of The Dark
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden

---Encore---
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
The Wicker Man
Run to the Hills

Replace NML with Powerslave and SSoaSS with Paschendale and I'd see you guys.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on June 28, 2010, 05:53:26 PM
Are Thousand Suns/Wrathchild and Paschendale/DoD the only songs that have been switching each night?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 28, 2010, 08:02:44 PM
From the setlists I've seen so far Brighter has only been played at the first show, otherwise its been Wrathchild.  But yeah, those seem to be the only two spots switching.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on June 28, 2010, 10:28:10 PM
From the setlists I've seen so far Brighter has only been played at the first show, otherwise its been Wrathchild.  But yeah, those seem to be the only two spots switching.

Oh, OK. Have Pasch/DoD been switched every other night, or is there some random way they're doing it? Trying to figure out what MSG will get. Based on if they are switching every other night, I'm gonna get DoD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on June 29, 2010, 09:35:25 AM
Its been kinda random.  Paschendale has been played more than DoD though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 02, 2010, 11:13:42 PM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

1.   Powerslave
2.   Somewhere in Time
3.   The Number of the Beast
4.   Piece of Mind
5.   Brave New World
6.   Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
7.   Iron Maiden
8.   A Matter of Life and Death
9.   Dance of Death
10.   Fear of the Dark
11.   Killers
12.   No Prayer for the Dying
13.   Virtual XI
14.   The X Factor
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ZBomber on July 02, 2010, 11:23:01 PM
Can someone PM me the setlist for Iron Maiden? I want to know Maiden's set, but I don't want to see the Dream Theater set, so I'm too afraid to look for it in the thread setlist here.

edit - Thanks Quad!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 02, 2010, 11:23:47 PM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

1.   Powerslave
2.   Somewhere in Time
3.   The Number of the Beast
4.   Piece of Mind
5.   Brave New World
6.   Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
7.   Iron Maiden
8.   A Matter of Life and Death
9.   Dance of Death
10.   Fear of the Dark
11.   Killers
12.   No Prayer for the Dying
13.   Virtual XI
14.   The X Factor


Mine:

1. Brave New World
2. Powerslave
3. Number of the Beast
4. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
5. A Matter of Life and Death
6. Somewhere in Time
7. Piece of Mind
8. Dance of Death
9. Fear of the Dark
10. No Prayer for the Dying

Haven't heard the others in full yet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 02, 2010, 11:51:22 PM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

I can't flame anyone who realizes Powerslave is their best album  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 03, 2010, 01:28:07 AM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

1.   Powerslave
2.   Somewhere in Time
3.   The Number of the Beast
4.   Piece of Mind
5.   Brave New World
6.   Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
7.   Iron Maiden
8.   A Matter of Life and Death
9.   Dance of Death
10.   Fear of the Dark
11.   Killers
12.   No Prayer for the Dying
13.   Virtual XI
14.   The X Factor


I would move a couple things around but I see no reason to flame you for that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on July 04, 2010, 09:19:03 PM
Toronto show was AWESOME. Had pit tickets about 2 people from the front gate. Then this afternoon me and my friends that also went to the show were walking around downtown Toronto and ran into Nicko in a weird underground starbucks that you really wouldn't expect any famous person to go to.


Slightly blurry picture
(https://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/Scard_02/WithNicko.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 04, 2010, 09:25:33 PM
That's totally awesome dude! Nicko seems like a really chill guy! Can't wait for the MSG show in a week!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 04, 2010, 09:48:58 PM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

1.   Powerslave
2.   Somewhere in Time
3.   The Number of the Beast
4.   Piece of Mind
5.   Brave New World
6.   Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
7.   Iron Maiden
8.   A Matter of Life and Death
9.   Dance of Death
10.   Fear of the Dark
11.   Killers
12.   No Prayer for the Dying
13.   Virtual XI
14.   The X Factor


> The X Factor is last
> My face:
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/Marcelino/1197558340846.png)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on July 04, 2010, 10:59:48 PM
SSOASS
Powerslave
666
AMOLD
Piece of Mind
Iron Maiden
Somewhere in Time
Dance of Death
Killers
Fear of the Dark
Brave New World
The X Factor
No Prayer for the Dying
Virtual XI

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 05, 2010, 12:01:30 AM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

I can't flame anyone who realizes Powerslave is their best album  :tup
:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 05, 2010, 01:23:04 AM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

1.   Powerslave
2.   Somewhere in Time
3.   The Number of the Beast
4.   Piece of Mind
5.   Brave New World
6.   Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
7.   Iron Maiden
8.   A Matter of Life and Death
9.   Dance of Death
10.   Fear of the Dark
11.   Killers
12.   No Prayer for the Dying
13.   Virtual XI
14.   The X Factor


> The X Factor is last
> My face:
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/Marcelino/1197558340846.png)


This is my face also regarding X-Factor being last.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on July 05, 2010, 09:30:58 AM
These colours dont run - Toronto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNiQlCsl-0A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNiQlCsl-0A)
Look at Dave! This is the first time i've ever seen Dave play a les paul live. It looks completely wrong on him :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 05, 2010, 04:02:44 PM
My album rankings, feel free to flame away:

1.   Powerslave
2.   Somewhere in Time
3.   The Number of the Beast
4.   Piece of Mind
5.   Brave New World
6.   Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
7.   Iron Maiden
8.   A Matter of Life and Death
9.   Dance of Death
10.   Fear of the Dark
11.   Killers
12.   No Prayer for the Dying
13.   Virtual XI
14.   The X Factor


> The X Factor is last
> My face:
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/Marcelino/1197558340846.png)


This is my face also regarding X-Factor being last.

The X Factor is a top 5 Maiden album. It takes several listens for it to "click" (Or that's how it happened with me, anyway), but I think once you give it a chance, its a very rewarding album to listen to. I love Maiden to death, but usually their albums have 1-2 filler songs while there isn't a song on The X Factor I don't like. Also, I seem to see a lack of love for their S/t. It really is an amazing album imo.

Here would be my rankings:

1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Powerslave
3. The X Factor
4. Iron Maiden
5. A Matter of Life and Death
6. Piece of Mind
7. Dance of Death
8. The Number of the Beast
9. Brave New World
10. Killers
11. Somewhere in Time
12. Virtual XI
13. Fear of the Dark
14. No Prayer for the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 05, 2010, 05:27:49 PM
Seeing as this is a Prog forum, I am not surprised at all to see Seventh Son topping so many lists. It's easily their most proggy album (if you wanted to describe it that way).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 05, 2010, 09:40:35 PM

The X Factor is a top 5 Maiden album. It takes several listens for it to "click" (Or that's how it happened with me, anyway), but I think once you give it a chance, its a very rewarding album to listen to. I love Maiden to death, but usually their albums have 1-2 filler songs while there isn't a song on The X Factor I don't like. Also, I seem to see a lack of love for their S/t. It really is an amazing album imo.


To be fair, it should be stressed that there is not a single Maiden album which I don't enjoy. I find all of them to be really good, even the ones at the bottom.

X-Factor (and Virtual XI, to finish out the Blaze stuff) is pretty good, I just don't care for it quite as much as i do their other albums. I'll be one of the first people to jump in and defend those albums, because I think that Blaze did a really good job filling in for Bruce and that those two albums have each produced some pretty memorable Maiden songs. That said, I still think that there are much better albums from Maiden's discography.

As for the s/t, a rather awesome album. I'm glad that Maiden still plays some songs off of it live, because it is one of the best metal albums ever recorded.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 09, 2010, 08:53:01 AM
Teaser trailer for the new video, which is released at 3pm BST on Tuesday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6q5dGVnG0I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6q5dGVnG0I)

:hefdaddy HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT! :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 09, 2010, 09:05:43 AM
Whoa, I thought they'll make a video for El Dorado, but it's the title track. Can't wait to see it.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 09, 2010, 09:08:09 AM
I thought I would post my album rankings since others were doing it. (I'm a few days late though)

1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. The Number of the Beast
3. Powerslave
4. Iron Maiden
5. Piece of Mind
6. Somewhere in Time
7. A Matter of Life and Death
8. Fear of the Dark
9. Brave New World
10. Killers
11. No Prayer for the Dying
12. The X Factor
13. Dance of Death
14. Virtual XI

1-6 are all amazing, 7-11 are good, and 12-14 are okay/meh
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 09, 2010, 09:08:27 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 10, 2010, 06:40:35 AM
Found this on Brave Words.  Writing credits.  Lots of Adrian!!!!

'Satellite 15... The Final Frontier' (Smith/Harris)
'El Dorado' (Smith/Harris/Dickinson)
'Mother Of Mercy' (Smith/Harris)
'Coming Home' (Smith/Harris/Dickinson)
'The Alchemist' (Gers/Harris/Dickinson)
'Isle Of Avalon' (Smith/Harris)
'Starblind' (Smith/Harris/Dickinson)
'The Talisman' (Gers/Harris)
'The Man Who Would Be King' (Murray/Harris)
'When The Wild Wind Blows' (Harris)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 10, 2010, 07:12:37 AM
Looks ordinary. Which can't be a bad thing.  :smiley:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Spolt on July 10, 2010, 11:23:51 AM
I saw Maiden and DT just yesterday, and the show was awesome !  :metal

80 000 people signing "Fear Of The Dark" sounded just like Live in Rio, even Bruce was laughing in joy on stage !
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 10, 2010, 11:32:22 AM
I saw Maiden and DT just yesterday, and the show was awesome !  :metal

80 000 people signing "Fear Of The Dark" sounded just like Live in Rio, even Bruce was laughing in joy on stage !
Oh my god, I can't wait for this. I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE 20TH!!!  >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on July 10, 2010, 02:32:39 PM
I saw Maiden and DT just yesterday, and the show was awesome !  :metal

80 000 people signing "Fear Of The Dark" sounded just like Live in Rio, even Bruce was laughing in joy on stage !
NICE
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 10, 2010, 03:29:20 PM
Cant wait for the new album! I have a feeling it'll either be really good or really bad, I don't really feel like it'll be average.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 10, 2010, 07:27:57 PM
2 DAYS! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I've never been this excited for a show before.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 10, 2010, 07:49:53 PM
10 DAYS! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I've never been this excited for a show before.
Fixed for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 10, 2010, 08:47:43 PM
Cant wait for the new album! I have a feeling it'll either be really good or really bad, I don't really feel like it'll be average.

I know a lot of people seem really "meh" about El Dorado, but I absolutely love that song. It keeps getting better every time I listen to it.

Also, based on the five seconds or so of "Satellite 15...The Final Frontier" that can be heard in that video promo, I have a feeling that it might sound pretty good too.

Given the production values of that video (and the pretty big nature of this tour) and the fact that the gap since A Matter of Life and Death is bigger than any other gap between Maiden albums, I get the impression that this album will be really awesome and filled with pent up energy and some experimenting in the styles (Murray said something about one of the songs being pretty melodic, too).

Honestly, I may be putting a big "jinx stamp" on this album, but I really think that this might give Brave New World a run for its money as the best post-reunion album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 10, 2010, 09:24:58 PM
Honestly, I may be putting a big "jinx stamp" on this album, but I really think that this might give A Matter of Life and Death a run for its money as the best post-reunion album.
fix'd
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 10, 2010, 09:26:07 PM
lol no, BNW is the best them
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 10, 2010, 09:32:01 PM
Honestly, I may be putting a big "jinx stamp" on this album, but I really think that this might give A Matter of Life and Death a run for its money as the best post-reunion album.
fix'd

Brave New World is a superior album, but I'll let it slide since AMoLaD is really sweet too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 11, 2010, 05:11:38 AM
lol no, BNW is the best them
BNW is amazing but it doesn't have Nicko's epic drumming sections of The Longest Day, the epic buildup in For the Greater Good of God, or DAT RIFF of The Reincarnation of Benjamen Breeg.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 11, 2010, 07:24:27 AM
And AMOLAD doesn't have "Blood Brothers", "Brave New World", "Ghost of the Navigator" or "Dream of Mirrors"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 11, 2010, 07:25:28 AM
Blood Brothers is probably the weakest link on BNW, apart from The Mercenary. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate is one of the best Iron Maiden songs imo, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 11, 2010, 08:28:25 AM
Blood Brothers is my favourite track on BNW. It's so awesome on Rock In Rio, for example.

Just for a second a glimpse of my father I see
And in a movement he beckons to me
And in a moment the memories are all that remain
And all the wounds are reopening again
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 11, 2010, 10:03:02 AM
Blood Brothers is probably the weakest link on BNW, apart from The Mercenary. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate is one of the best Iron Maiden songs imo, though.
So, a top 15 IM song overall is the worst song on BNW? :|

Blood Brothers is my favourite track on BNW. It's so awesome on Rock In Rio, for example.

Just for a second a glimpse of my father I see
And in a movement he beckons to me
And in a moment the memories are all that remain
And all the wounds are reopening again


Janick's guitar solo is what really makes the song awesome, but probably one of Maiden's more emotional songs. He gets a lot of shit, yes, but I really enjoy his guitar soloing, he doesn't deserve the crap he gets, and he wrote The Legacy for crying out loud (Anyone that knows me knows I love the crap out of that song)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 11, 2010, 10:15:55 AM
Blood Brothers is probably the weakest link on BNW, apart from The Mercenary. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate is one of the best Iron Maiden songs imo, though.
So, a top 15 IM song overall is the worst song on BNW? :|

Unless someone come up with a factual, objective ranking of Iron Maiden songs, you are confusing your opinion with fact.

Blood Brothers suffers from the same problem as "No More Lies."  For me, the worst tracks on BNW are "The Nomad," "Blood Brothers," and "Dream of Mirrors."  *prepares flame shield*
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 11, 2010, 10:18:24 AM
Blood Brothers is probably the weakest link on BNW, apart from The Mercenary. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate is one of the best Iron Maiden songs imo, though.
So, a top 15 IM song overall is the worst song on BNW? :|

Unless someone come up with a factual, objective ranking of Iron Maiden songs, you are confusing your opinion with fact.

Blood Brothers suffers from the same problem as "No More Lies."  For me, the worst tracks on BNW are "The Nomad," "Blood Brothers," and "Dream of Mirrors."  *prepares flame shield*
I was referring to my own opinion, I simply assumed that was assumed and that I did not need to slap "imo" at the end of that. :|
And all those songs you listed are among my favorites......  :|
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on July 11, 2010, 10:24:25 AM
I used to love BNW, but i'm not sure how i would compare it to their other albums now.
Ghost of the Navigator is probably my favorite song on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 11, 2010, 10:32:09 AM
I used to love BNW, but i'm not sure how i would compare it to their other albums now.
Ghost of the Navigator is probably my favorite song on it.
Ghost is awesome, and almost feels like a sequel to Ancient Mariner in some ways. But honestly, I think the first half of Brave New World is miles away better than the second half.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on July 11, 2010, 10:39:53 AM
*checks the songs on the album again*

Out of the songs on the album, the only songs i really love (a lot) would be Ghost of the Navigator and the title-track.
The Wicker Man is still very awesome, but i have overplayed it a bit during the years, and therefor it has dropped a bit.
Some songs sounded really great when i first heard them, but i now find them very repetitive (at least chorus-wise and so on), the songs that would go under that category: The Mercenary, Blood Brothers and Dream of Mirrors.

Overall, i prefer A Matter of Life and Death & Dance of Death over Brave New World when it comes to their modern albums.
AMOLAD is fantastic all way through, meanwhile DOD has killer tracks like the title-track, Paschendale, Journeyman, Rainmaker and The Gates of Tomorrow. (to name a few)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on July 11, 2010, 02:30:34 PM
I just found out Van Canto did a cover of Fear of the Dark. Hooooly shit. Go youtube/spotify it guys. SERIOUSLY


O_________O
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 11, 2010, 02:33:05 PM
??? ??? ???
Maybe I'm missing something about Van Canto, but this the strangest cover of anything I've ever heard.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on July 11, 2010, 02:35:19 PM
They've done Metallica, Manowar and Nightwish covers, as well as their own material of course. 3 albums i 6 years, as entertaining now as it was in 2006. You evidently can't go wrong with a cappella metal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 12, 2010, 06:42:56 AM
So fucking excited for MSG tonight!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 12, 2010, 07:45:43 AM
I remember that Van Canto cover.  Many lols were had.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on July 12, 2010, 09:01:55 AM
My god Maiden ROCKED last night :metal

Easily one of the best shows I'll ever see
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on July 12, 2010, 09:13:40 AM
I remember that Van Canto cover.  Many lols were had.
many is an understatement
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on July 12, 2010, 10:18:08 AM
let's hope we snap the fuck up streak tonight in MSG.

last show: PA blows to pieces, soccer game ensues
the show before in hammerstein: some jackass throws beer at the electronics, soccer ensues
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 13, 2010, 05:50:53 AM
2 hours until the new video! And typically I have to leave half an hour before and won't get to see it for at least a day. :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 13, 2010, 07:08:06 AM
2 hours until the Maiden site is flooded with traffic preventing most of us from seeing the new video!

Fixed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on July 13, 2010, 09:44:09 AM
my god the msg crowd was so pathetic. i was in the pit and all these old fart maiden fans were standing around an nodding. we were jumping around to the songs and they were all giving us disapproving looks like 'calm down son, my heart burn is acting up from watching you'
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 13, 2010, 09:45:33 AM
Damn old people.  You gotta learn to MOVE a bit during a metal show.  Especially when Bruce is challenging you to move as much as he does at his age.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on July 13, 2010, 09:49:01 AM
yea, if you are going to buy standing tix in front of a grandpa running and jumpng up and down, the least you can do is to pretend to move a bit.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 13, 2010, 09:59:26 AM
Besides, this is Maiden, its not like they're so engrossed in the deep lyrics for them to stand transfixed like a statue the way one would be at a Yes concert.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 13, 2010, 09:59:49 AM
The Final Frontier's a pretty good song.  Lyrics are OK, riffs good, solos excellent.  Definitely can tell that it's an edit though.  Now I really want to hear Satellite 15.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 13, 2010, 10:01:45 AM
I like it a lot better than El Dorado. I cannot wait for this album!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 13, 2010, 10:08:19 AM
This video is pretty damn cheesy.  But it is Maiden.  Pretty good song though, not sure if I like it more or less than El Dorado.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on July 13, 2010, 10:16:37 AM
Liked the video, even though i kinda hoped for Maiden to be in it.. The concept is ok, the animation of eddie is pretty lame at times, but its still a pretty good video. Can't wait for the full version of the song! I have a feeling this will be a very good album. Both songs so far are pretty good, and the Maiden-singles from the past few albums haven't been my favorites at all, so i defenitely have hopes!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 13, 2010, 10:18:48 AM
Shows the last two nights were awesome. Both performances were excellent, but it's quite sad when an opening act manages to have far superior sound to the headlining act. It's been a long problem with them, and Maiden really has to try and clear up their live sound a bit, even if it means lowering the volume a bit.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on July 13, 2010, 10:36:22 AM
Liked the riffs and solos, but nothing about the vocal lines or lyrics stood out as anything special. Enjoyed first listens to this an 'El Dorado' so still can't wait for album.

Video wasn't nearly as cheesy as I thought it would have (or could have) been. When this TFF Eddie first made its appearance (as just a head) I thought it was a cool concept, but the more I see of it (album cover, live show, now this video) I don't really care for it at all. Oh well, who gives a shit if the album rocks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 13, 2010, 10:41:16 AM
Weei in Boston (a sportsradio station) just came back from a commercial break to the opening of The Wicker Man. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 13, 2010, 10:43:33 AM
Just watched The Final Frontier, song did next to nothing for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 13, 2010, 10:53:46 AM
Yeah I sadly agree Nick. Hopefully the song will grow on me though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 13, 2010, 10:59:44 AM
Yeah, I just watched The Final Frontier. It's not really anything special but it certainly isn't bad. The solo is awesome though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on July 13, 2010, 11:00:22 AM
i'm not a fan of the new eddie, i like the classic one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 13, 2010, 11:00:55 AM
New Eddie is awesome, especially live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 13, 2010, 11:17:11 AM
The song is average so far... But I want to wait until I've heard the full version to build a final verdict about it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 13, 2010, 11:26:36 AM
Didn't like the new Eddie, but honestly, I could live with never seeing him on stage again.  He's great on album covers.  In concert he's pretty cheesy. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 13, 2010, 11:31:14 AM
About to pre-order the deluxe CD :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 13, 2010, 11:33:14 AM
Just watched the video and that's a pretty un-Maiden sounding song.  I like it better than El Dorado, but it really doesn't sound much like Maiden aside from the chorus. 

Honestly, the two new songs I've heard certainly don't hold up well against AMoLaD. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 13, 2010, 11:33:24 AM
Birch, you have to tell me about the concert last night.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 13, 2010, 11:39:19 AM
Oh, I will...

later tonight :eyebrows:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 13, 2010, 11:40:17 AM
NO I HAVE TO KNOW NOWWW  >:(

jk... 530 right?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 13, 2010, 11:44:03 AM
Did I miss some pre-arranged event planning or something? (Because I don't know if you guys set up plans for Halo or not, I haven't read all the recent posts there)

But yeah, I'll try to be on then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on July 13, 2010, 11:45:45 AM
The Final Frontier was just sort of meh.  This album isn't looking too promising so far.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 13, 2010, 11:46:50 AM
Yeah I wasn't impressed by "The Final Frontier"... especially with it being the title track. I love "El Dorado" though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 13, 2010, 11:55:38 AM
I really enjoyed the song, maybe even more than El Dorado. But both of them are awesome.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 13, 2010, 11:58:45 AM
MSG show last night was pretty killer.

Dream Theater did a very good job of playing, since they sounded mostly impeccable and managed to get me really into Constant Motion (which I'm not a big fan of to begin with). I probably enjoyed hearing "As I Am" and "Home" the best out of their set. Portnoy's short speech at the end was pretty neat too. I did kind of cringe when LaBrie said "For those of you who bought the Rock Band 2, this song's on it! Panic Attack!!"

As for Maiden, I think that they performed even better than I expected, and I had very high expectations already. I know that a lot of people seem to love randomly hating on the new material, but this setlist was pretty awesome. Ghost of the Navigator, Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg, Brave New World, the new single El Dorado, etc. All really awesome and the crowd seemed really into it.

Of course the "older" songs were really awesome as well. Having the entire crowd sing along to the guitar parts of Fear of the Dark was even better in person than on Maiden's live albums. Of course, as expected, people went pretty crazy over Number of the Beast. And I got really into Hallowed Be Thy Name, since that has long been one of my favorite Maiden songs and basically THE song that I wanted to see live more than anything else. Bruce also held some ridiculously long note during it which basically broke the space-time continuum. And the great pre-Bruce mainstays of Iron Maiden and Running Free were performed greatly.

As most people who have been to a Maiden concert or seen some live footage would know, Bruce has an amazing stage presence. It was pretty ridiculous seeing him basically jump over everything on the stage regardless of height and land perfectly. He was constantly running around, leaping over things, climbing up ladders, and "crowd-pleasing" all while singing at levels which don't seem humanly possible. Besides Bruce, the stage setup was pretty cool. They basically had it look like a crashed space station on the moon, with platforms built into the space station for Bruce to run along. The backdrops changed for basically each song, ranging from an outer space backdrop with shining stars to about ten different versions of Eddie. And of course, what would a Maiden concert be without Eddie himself? The new suit is certainly a pretty big departure from the norm, but I really like it. Seeing a gigantic alien Eddie lumber around on stage was pretty cool and I'm happy with the design.

As a last note, when they were letting people leave, someone apparently decided to jump over the side of the escalator and hit the floor pretty hard. He was knocked out cold when we passed by.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on July 13, 2010, 12:09:17 PM
I really enjoyed the song, maybe even more than El Dorado. But both of them are awesome.  :tup
This. I don't see the problem with the song. It's just straight up good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 13, 2010, 12:14:39 PM
As a last note, when they were letting people leave, someone apparently decided to jump over the side of the escalator and hit the floor pretty hard. He was knocked out cold when we passed by.
Apparently that guy died  :(

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=11436.msg508000#msg508000
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 13, 2010, 12:16:42 PM
Haven't heard the title track yet, but the song "El Dorado" kicks all kinds of ass, I don't care what you say.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 13, 2010, 12:17:25 PM
Haven't heard the title track yet, but the song "El Dorado" kicks all kinds of ass, I don't care what you say.
I agree with this. I'm pumped to see it next Tuesday :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 13, 2010, 12:39:45 PM
Well, I've decided that "El Dorado" kicks the shit out of "The Final Frontier," or at least this edited version of it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 13, 2010, 04:35:51 PM
So here's my little story review about the show last night at Madison Square Garden. SPOILERS IN CASE ANYONE CARES

So we get to the parking garage, park, walk to the venue, are walking up the small outside steps, when I realize something... I don't have the tickets in my hand. I immediately was  :omg: and  :censored. I had left them on the counter of the parking garage window. Now mind you, the only paper I had to print them out on was BRIGHT FUCKING ORANGE. I freaked out and literally ran as fast I could possibly run, running into people, jumping over small children, literally dodging cars... through the streets of crowded-as-fuck New York City. As you know, the tickets work on a first-scan basis, so anyone could've picked them up and said "Cool, let's go see if we can get in!" I was literally having a breakdown. So I bolt across the street, almost getting hit by a taxi, run up to the office window and start banging on it for them to open it, and when they do, I glance down and see them right where I had left them. Phew, was that a relief.

So we get into the venue, and get on line for merchandise. I had been looking forward to getting the Dream Theater shield tour shirt, and the NY event shirt. After waiting for about ten minutes, we're almost to the front, and I realize that there's a sign on the event shirt that says "2XL-3XL", so I go to the stand on the other side, risking my spot in line. I got to the other stand, and see that they don't even have the event shirt at all anymore. At this point, I started getting disappointed, because I really wanted that shirt. So I wait in line to salvage the opportunity and get the DT shirt. So the guy in front of me finally gets to the front, and asks for the DT shirt... and the salesguy takes the shirt off the wall, which is followed by about half the people line going "Shit, I wanted that one!" (including me). So now 0/2 for shirts, I decide to settle for the alien USA tour shirt, and reluctantly give the salesguy $35.

Then we go find our seats, which were not nearly as bad as I'd heard they'd be from friends and the 3D seating chart. So then we decide to walk around and explore. While walking, my friend glances into a window and sees the DT shirt I wanted, so we stop there and they don't have it in medium, but they do have the event shirt, so I got that, and was quite happy. So we keep walking around, see another stand, and sure enough they had the DT shirt, so I got that and was really happy. But wait... I don't have the tickets! It turns out that I left them on the counter of one of the merchandise stands, so of course I rush through the halls searching for the stand that I could've left them at. I find them, and return to our seats to hear Bigelf playing over the PA, soon followed by Dream Theater's awesome set (all the while keeping an eye out for DTFers, which were nowhere to be found  :sadpanda:).

A few little cool things that happened: I think James LaBrie mentioned John Petrucci's birthday, and during the "Panic Attack" chorus ("Is it something to do with where I come from") Mike Portnoy immediately follows James' line by "I come from Long Island!", which I thought was funny. Towards the end, Dark Master Of Sin shows up, so we shake hands and then finish watching the set (he was two rows in front of me). We then walk around during the break while DMOS searches for a merch stand with us so he can get a shirt.

Now onto Iron Maiden... all I can say was the intro was epic as fuck, and "The Wicker Man" was one of the songs I really hoped they'd play, so I was ecstatic (although Bruce's microphone seemed to be having issues), followed by "Ghost Of The Navigator" which was equally awesome. The light show for every song was awesome, but standout songs (as far as the performance, light show, crowd participation, etc... included) were "Wrathchild", "Fear Of The Dark", "Wildest Dreams", "No More Lies", "The Number Of The Beast" (I was surprised there were no pyrotechnics), and "Running Free". Oh yeah and I smelled soooooo much weed, that I got a contact buzz just from breathing. Also, Bruce's speeches/conversations were awesome and funny. Especially awesome was the whole Ronnie James Dio dedication and speech.

Now onto random little things:

-$5 FOR A WATER IS FUCKING INSANE
-As far as I could tell, there weren't any seats that were too bad. I was very happy with mine (Section 301)
-I don't think it's possible for Janick to drop his guitar
-Madison Square Garden is stupid for their limitations on playing after 11:00
-I was very surprised (but not too disappointed) that they didn't play "Run To The Hills" and "The Trooper", although I was looking forward to hearing twenty-thousand people sing the chorus of "RTTH"

Overall, I'd say a bit better than when I saw them on the Somewhere Back In Time tour (I only saw four overlapping songs, so that was cool to hear songs for the first time live). And that's saying a lot, because they were near flawless back in 2008.

And where did the other DTFers meet? I know you guys were thinking of meeting at the food court, but I searched and didn't see anyone I knew. Also, walking out of the venue, there was a homeless guy with a sign that read "Why would I lie? I need a beer", and I cracked up (some people did give him money).

Yeah so I guess that was kinda long, but it was a really awesome night overall. :birch: :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 13, 2010, 04:59:28 PM
Cool story, bro... But did you not have pockets?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 13, 2010, 05:35:29 PM
They were print-out tickets and my pockets were literally full
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 13, 2010, 05:36:09 PM
Cool story, bro...
This
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 13, 2010, 06:39:03 PM
Cool story, bro...
This
::)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 14, 2010, 04:20:01 AM
The Final Frontier track is a big improvement over El Dorado IMO.  With all the speculation about this being their last album, the lyrics on the Final Frontier somehow make sense of this statement.  :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on July 14, 2010, 07:21:33 AM
btw, 11pm limitation is an NYC thing, the unions charge overtime for anything after that so the acts don't want to front the money for it. DT actually broke it several times in order to film the shows, etc. that went over a little.

my story of msg is as follows; i had nose bleed tickets. i told my friend who is pretty well off to go to the concert and he got pit tickets through his broker. him and his brother were in the pit and knowing the msg layout, i went up the escalators until the first available door and ducked in. i grabbed a beer and just casually walked in and stood by some dt fans and watched the show start. some hot chick and her boyfriend ran up to me and hugged me because i had my purple opeth shirt on, i guess they were fans i had no idea what they said through 'as i am'.

then i get a text from my friend, pit only has wrist bands for security and his brother managed to take his off without ripping it. i told him to get to the tunnel leading to the pit where i can walk down to. he comes over, and gives me the crumpled up band in front of the security, the guy had no idea what was going on.

i put it on, and to not arouse suspicion, walk around to the other side of the arena since DT show was over, then walk down with my wrist band showing, voila!

we were all the way up front in the center of the stage, and jumping up and down to the gallops of the irons as 50-60 year old lame and stale men gave us dirty looks for enjoying a heavy metal concert.

my calves are killing me still today from jumping around for 3 hours.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 14, 2010, 10:26:36 AM
Ya know, they seemed to have left the pyro at home, altogether.  I noticed that both shows I saw. Usually, I really don't care about pyro; been there, done that.  However there are a few times when pyro is absolutely necessary, and the big NotB scream is Goddamn-well one of them.  In fact, I think it's the second most important concert pyro moment, right behind the Heaven and Hell narrative part.  "First,you gotta BURN BURN BURN BURN in fire!"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 14, 2010, 10:31:33 AM
What exactly did they say about RJD at the show? Did they cover a song or something?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 14, 2010, 10:33:19 AM
We all got to do the horns to Heaven in honor of him. And then they played "Blood Brothers" for him and a good time was had by all.

That song = :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 14, 2010, 10:34:58 AM
Damn, I hope they do that when on Tuesday. Blood Brothers is awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 14, 2010, 10:38:35 AM
Unless I just couldn't understand Bruce, the only Dio moment we got was before the Maiden show. Rainbow in the Dark was played over the PA and everyone chanted 'Dio'. Still very cool and touching.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 14, 2010, 02:59:51 PM
Ya know, they seemed to have left the pyro at home, altogether.  I noticed that both shows I saw. Usually, I really don't care about pyro; been there, done that.  However there are a few times when pyro is absolutely necessary, and the big NotB scream is Goddamn-well one of them.  In fact, I think it's the second most important concert pyro moment, right behind the Heaven and Hell narrative part.  "First,you gotta BURN BURN BURN BURN in fire!"
I agree. I was expecting it, and was a bit disappointed when it didn't happen.

What exactly did they say about RJD at the show? Did they cover a song or something?
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers live 7/12/10 Madison Square Garden, NYC complete HQ for DIO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNiJCgPkLbg&playnext_from=TL&videos=8R6U4teFIo4

By the way, if anyone wants an almost-professional bootleg of the show, this company's really good for them. I bought a recording of the AC/DC show I saw two years ago from them, and it's enjoyable. For $25, it could be a little cheaper, but it's excellent sound quality, and you'll have it forever to watch and re-enjoy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 14, 2010, 08:12:31 PM
The Final Frontier track is a big improvement over El Dorado IMO.  With all the speculation about this being their last album, the lyrics on the Final Frontier somehow make sense of this statement.  :(

I really, really, really hope that those rumors are false.

True, Maiden was founded about 35 years ago, and all of the members are in their 50s, but the day that they stop making new albums will be a very sad day for me.

So far The Final Frontier sounds like it is going to be an amazing album, as expected. I've already pre-ordered the deluxe edition and look forward to listening to it. Yet even with what seems to be a solid album, I still don't want to see it be the last one (or for there to be a last one).

Of course, so long as they continue touring I'll still be very happy, but the release of a new Maiden album is basically the same thing as what the opening day of each of the LoTR films was for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on July 14, 2010, 08:24:04 PM
Ya know, they seemed to have left the pyro at home, altogether.  I noticed that both shows I saw. Usually, I really don't care about pyro; been there, done that.  However there are a few times when pyro is absolutely necessary, and the big NotB scream is Goddamn-well one of them.  In fact, I think it's the second most important concert pyro moment, right behind the Heaven and Hell narrative part.  "First,you gotta BURN BURN BURN BURN in fire!"
I agree. I was expecting it, and was a bit disappointed when it didn't happen.

What exactly did they say about RJD at the show? Did they cover a song or something?
Iron Maiden - Blood Brothers live 7/12/10 Madison Square Garden, NYC complete HQ for DIO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNiJCgPkLbg&playnext_from=TL&videos=8R6U4teFIo4

By the way, if anyone wants an almost-professional bootleg of the show, this company's really good for them. I bought a recording of the AC/DC show I saw two years ago from them, and it's enjoyable. For $25, it could be a little cheaper, but it's excellent sound quality, and you'll have it forever to watch and re-enjoy.


You should NEVER pay for bootlegs
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 14, 2010, 08:29:47 PM
Unless they're Ytsejam ones.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on July 15, 2010, 07:24:08 AM
Well, yeah.

But not unofficial ones
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 09:40:38 AM
Then how else would you get a recording of the show if it's not coincidentally the one (if any) that the band releases officially?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 15, 2010, 10:05:21 AM
There's thousands of bootleg trading circles and sites, along with Dimeadozen.org which is a torrent based bootleg sharing community. These forums even has a section for bootleg trading. If you don't have any bootlegs to trade, many traders will be willing to do a 2:1 which means you send them twice as many blank discs to them as they send back with shows on, which is a good way to start a collection. Just DON'T EVER PAY FOR THEM! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 01:43:10 PM
Okay, I will check out some other places to get them. Thank you to whoever the other person was the told me (TempusVox?) and Obi-Wan KeRobDi.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 15, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
Although likely to be old news to anyone who has been paying attention to this thread, the tour, or the band in general, I figured I would post the details just in case:

The Final Frontier will be available in the following packages:

-Standard CD
-iTunes LP
-Digital Download
-Limited Edition Double Picture Vinyl
-Limited Collector's "Mission Edition"

As far as I know, the Standard CD, iTunes LP, and Digital Download are all the same in terms of content. Obviously the CD provides the benefit of a physical format, though.

The Double Picture Vinyl has the same content as well, only with the cover art built into one of the vinyls and what appears to be a cool silhouette of a crowd on the other. The two vinyl sleeves appear to be a close-up of the new Eddie and the new cross-keys logo (in my signature).

The "Mission Edition" comes with a hardlock case, a director's cut of the new music video, some interview footage, wallpapers and other images, and a videogame called "Mission II: Rescue & Revenge". Can't go wrong here given that Amazon is selling it for about $13.

If you want to see some images of the different editions or want to pre-order, check out the following link:

https://www.ironmaiden.com/thefinalfrontier/ (https://www.ironmaiden.com/thefinalfrontier/)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 15, 2010, 03:59:23 PM
Hm, I'm getting the normal version, I think. I haven't experienced good things when I pre-ordered on Amazon, so I'll just get a reservation of my copy at a local CD store.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 15, 2010, 04:01:11 PM
Hm, I'm getting the normal version, I think. I haven't experienced good things when I pre-ordered on Amazon, so I'll just get a reservation of my copy at a local CD store.

I'm not 100% certain, but I think the limited edition might be available in stores too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 07:02:13 PM
I meant to ask before: When pre-ordering form Amazon.com, do you usually get the album day-of-release, or do they ship it on the day it comes out?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 15, 2010, 07:30:01 PM
I meant to ask before: When pre-ordering form Amazon.com, do you usually get the album day-of-release, or do they ship it on the day it comes out?
It's sort of a gamble. I've gotten things a day before they come out and I've also gotten things a few days after.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 08:04:45 PM
I meant to ask before: When pre-ordering form Amazon.com, do you usually get the album day-of-release, or do they ship it on the day it comes out?
It's sort of a gamble. I've gotten things a day before they come out and I've also gotten things a few days after.
I just pre-ordered it, and picked standard shipping, and it said the expected delivery date was August 20th - August 24th... WTF?

I also ordered a Slayer CD... hopefully that one doesn't take 40 days to arrive as well  :\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on July 15, 2010, 08:11:13 PM
Jeez.. I'm watching and listening to this Final Frontier video.

This song sounds equally boring and dull as El Dorado. This is coming from a fan who is heads over heels for BNW-AMOLAD. Opinions are always subject to change..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sonatafanica on July 15, 2010, 08:14:52 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPg2V2aouM
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 08:22:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPg2V2aouM
It's good, but the original is much better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sonatafanica on July 15, 2010, 08:23:28 PM
WOW I NEVER SAW THAT COMING DOOP DOOP
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 08:24:09 PM
Are you okay?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 15, 2010, 08:24:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPg2V2aouM

More enjoyable than their cover of Helloween's "I Want Out".

I like the backing vocals on it.

That said, I've always felt as if Sonata Arctica's strengths show better in songs that are either really fast or really emotional, of which "Die with your Boots on" applies to neither.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sonatafanica on July 15, 2010, 08:25:13 PM
Are you okay?

I was just joking, what with you being the iron maiden avatar guy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 15, 2010, 08:27:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPg2V2aouM

lolpowermetal
:splodetard:

It's a pretty good cover though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 08:29:03 PM
Are you okay?

I was just joking, what with you being the iron maiden avatar guy.
:lol Yeah I know, so was I.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheGlassPrison on July 15, 2010, 08:48:29 PM
Jeez.. I'm watching and listening to this Final Frontier video.

This song sounds equally boring and dull as El Dorado. This is coming from a fan who is heads over heels for BNW-AMOLAD. Opinions are always subject to change..

I thought El Dorado was passable, not a great track but I don't mind it - and it was decent live. The Final Frontier, on the other hand, is not what I want from Maiden; too much "hard rock," not enough metal. Reminds me of Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" a little, which isn't bad but I absolutely do not want Maiden to go in that direction.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on July 15, 2010, 09:12:54 PM
Both songs seem pretty good to me. Knowing Maiden, I wouldn't take the singles too seriously. I mean, last time around we got Different World and Benjamin Breeg, two songs which are pretty much widely criticized until everyone fell in love with AMOLAD when it came out. And, before that, we got Rainmaker and Wildest Dreams. Rainmaker is good, but I don't know many people who like Wildest Dreams and I'm amazed it actually made it onto their set. No More Lies and The Angel and the Gambler have also been singles. So, if there's a lesson to be learned, it's that the singles really don't tell us anything about how good the albums will be.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 09:35:34 PM
"Wildest Dreams" is amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on July 15, 2010, 09:36:16 PM
"Wildest Dreams" is amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 15, 2010, 09:39:38 PM
H's solo in Wildest Dreams is amazing.  The rest of the song isn't that good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 15, 2010, 09:42:18 PM
Both songs seem pretty good to me. Knowing Maiden, I wouldn't take the singles too seriously. I mean, last time around we got Different World and Benjamin Breeg, two songs which are pretty much widely criticized until everyone fell in love with AMOLAD when it came out. And, before that, we got Rainmaker and Wildest Dreams. Rainmaker is good, but I don't know many people who like Wildest Dreams and I'm amazed it actually made it onto their set. No More Lies and The Angel and the Gambler have also been singles. So, if there's a lesson to be learned, it's that the singles really don't tell us anything about how good the albums will be.

With the exception of The Angel and the Gambler, everything mentioned on that list happens to be a solid piece of music.

Benjamin Breeg especially.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 09:43:40 PM
H's solo in Wildest Dreams is amazing.  The rest of the song isn't that good.
IIIIII'M ON MA WAY,

OOOUUUUUT ON MY OWN AGAIN

IIIIII'M ON MA WAY,

OOOUUUUUT ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 15, 2010, 10:47:49 PM
I hope they stop their repetitive chorus'.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 15, 2010, 11:29:34 PM
I'm specifically fond of "The Trooper"'s chorus :neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 16, 2010, 12:06:55 AM
I really like TFF.  I think its different, yet still awesome.  El Durado I thought was good, but not great.  I thought it made a really good live song though and I feel the same about a lot of IM's other singles.  TNOTB, RTTH, Wildest Dreams, Different World... none are in my top 10 songs, but I think they make for great live songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 16, 2010, 01:44:55 AM
I hope they stop their repetitive chorus'.

They don't in Satellite 15. ("The Final Frontier" x4)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on July 16, 2010, 03:17:45 AM
It took me 7 years....




























...but I finally appreciate Virtual XI and The X Factor..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 16, 2010, 04:26:14 AM
I hope they stop their repetitive chorus'.

Never going to happen.

Not all of them are bad though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 16, 2010, 04:59:35 AM
I've gotten used to them.

That being said, does anyone agree that Iron Maiden has some of the best closers to an album? Iron Maiden, Hallowed Be Thy Name, To Tame a Land, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Alexander the Great, Only the Good Die Young (I really love this song, even though I seem to be in the minority on that.....), Fear of the Dark, Journeyman, and The Legacy are all closers and amazing ones at that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 16, 2010, 06:12:20 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPg2V2aouM

I always loved how they did the chorus on this one.  Jani's solo is perfect.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 16, 2010, 07:47:46 AM
It took me 7 years....

...but I finally appreciate Virtual XI and The X Factor..

:D Was listening to X Factor last night. I love that album and the atmosphere on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 16, 2010, 01:47:02 PM
https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/iron-maiden-the-final-frontier-review/

Metal Hammer's track by track preview of The Final Frontier.  This album sounds like its going to be very proggy so I guess everyone here will love it.  After reading this, I have really high expectations now especially since I love Satellite 15...The Final Frontier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on July 16, 2010, 01:53:43 PM
NEED. ALBUM. NAO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 16, 2010, 01:55:59 PM
Thanks for the link!

I'm especially curious about Coming Home and Isle Of Avalon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 16, 2010, 02:27:19 PM
A whole month away! ARGH!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 16, 2010, 02:39:09 PM
Holy fuck!  That review had me super-pumped.  Though I didn't really love AMOLAD, Dance of Death is my second favorite of theirs, and I'm glad that they haven't resorted to straightforward songs this late in their career!  This should be fantastic!  ISLE OF AVALON sounds like it will be amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 17, 2010, 10:53:06 AM
NEED. ALBUM. NAO.
This,

A whole month away! ARGH!
this, and

Holy fuck!  That review had me super-pumped.  Though I didn't really love AMOLAD, Dance of Death is my second favorite of theirs, and I'm glad that they haven't resorted to straightforward songs this late in their career!  This should be fantastic!  ISLE OF AVALON sounds like it will be amazing!
this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 01:38:35 PM
I loved AMOLAD. Its in my top 5 Maiden albums in fact. So I'm definitely looking forward for this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on July 17, 2010, 02:20:38 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time right now

Why has this album been neglected on recent tours? >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 02:22:24 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time right now

Why has this album been neglected on recent tours? >:(
Because its the worst 80's album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2010, 02:23:28 PM
Says the man who named himself after an album that is barely half as good as Somewhere in Time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on July 17, 2010, 02:32:03 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time right now

Why has this album been neglected on recent tours? >:(
Because its the worst 80's album.

Hardly
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 02:35:06 PM
Says the man who named himself after an album that is barely half as good as Somewhere in Time.
SSoaSS blows the ever-living crap out of Somewhere in Time by miles. It isn't even funny.

Listening to Somewhere In Time right now

Why has this album been neglected on recent tours? >:(
Because its the worst 80's album.

Hardly
1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Powerslave
3. Iron Maiden
4. Piece of Mind
5. The Number of the Beast
6. Killers
7. Somewhere in Time

That's my view of the 80's albums at least.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2010, 02:39:28 PM
Switch Somewhere in Time with Seventh Son and Killers with Iron Maiden and you are a good bit closer to a good ranking. :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 02:46:08 PM
Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son are my two favorite Maiden albums and both have one weak track and Can I Play With Madness isn't on SiT so it wins.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 17, 2010, 02:47:59 PM
Seventh Son is their best album.  Not a weak song on it.  Can I Play with Madness is a great song I think.  The atmosphere of the title track starting at 4:20 through the end is simply stunning.  And how did Dance of Death not make it into the list, what with it having Paschendale (!!!!!!their best!!!!!!) and the title track and Journeyman?  
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 02:49:49 PM
Paschendale is good but nothing special. >:D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 02:52:06 PM
Switch Somewhere in Time with Seventh Son and Killers with Iron Maiden and you are a good bit closer to a good ranking. :p
Killers does not have the epicness of Phantom of the Opera, the awesome instrumental Transylvania, the  :metal of its opening number Prowler (DAT RIFF), or the quality ending track Iron Maiden. Killers is a huge disappointment after the S/t, but a good album still.

Somewhere in Time is decent, but still their worst 80's album. I hate Wasted Years the more I listen to it (ib4shitstorm). Alexander the Great, Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner and Caught Somewhere in Time are the highlights and really good tracks, but does not compare to the perfection of SSoaSS.

Seriously, Moonchild and Infinite Dreams are two of Iron Maiden's best songs ever and to open up an album like that? I think only Powerslave has a similar 1-2 opening punch to an album (Aces High/2 Minutes to Midnight). The title track is nothing short of freaking epic. The Clairvoyant has some of Steve Harris' sexiest basswork ever since Wrathchild, and The Evil That Men Do might be a pit poppish but still an awesome song that I love to death. And Only the Good Die Young is a great song imo, despite what the haters say. The Moonchild reprise at the end makes the album epic and worth of being Maiden's best album.

Paschendale is good but nothing special. >:D

*Loads Shotgun*
This will hurt me more than it will hurt you.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 02:55:43 PM
Seventh Son is their best album.  Not a weak song on it.  Can I Play with Madness is a great song I think.  The atmosphere of the title track starting at 4:20 through the end is simply stunning.  And how did Dance of Death not make it into the list, what with it having Paschendale (!!!!!!their best!!!!!!) and the title track and Journeyman?  
I was doing their 80's albums only. Dance of Death is a great album with 2 weak tracks. But Journeyman is the best song from that album .
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 17, 2010, 03:24:11 PM
Paschendale is good but nothing special. >:D

There is no way Krotchraut can be any good if one of its founding members does not realize Paschendale for the godly song it is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 03:28:02 PM
Paschendale is good but nothing special. >:D

There is no way Krotchraut can be any good if one of its founding members does not realize Paschendale for the godly song it is.
This so much. Top 10 IM song overall MINIMUM. One of Iron Maiden's most epic riffs ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 03:42:47 PM
Ok ok I'll give it another listen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 17, 2010, 03:53:59 PM
Listening to Rock In Rio's "Hallowed Be Thy Name" right now  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 17, 2010, 04:04:33 PM
Rock in Rio was just fantastic.  So energetic  :metal *Digs through piles of dvds in the basement hoping it was Death on The Road that I traded*
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on July 17, 2010, 04:27:52 PM
Somewhere in Time has The Loneliness of the Long Distance of Runner, thus making it an instantly better album than Seventh Son.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 17, 2010, 04:55:17 PM
Somewhere in Time has Stranger In A Strange Land, thus making it an instantly better album than Seventh Son.


Fixed to reflect my opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 05:23:38 PM
Somewhere in Time has The Loneliness of the Long Distance of Runner, thus making it an instantly better album than Seventh Son.


Somewhere in Time has Stranger In A Strange Land, thus making it an instantly better album than Seventh Son.


Fixed to reflect my opinion.

Both are so wrong.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 17, 2010, 05:33:53 PM
Ok, if your really going to judge an album by one song, than Dance of Death wins for Paschendale....  So lets not judge by one song...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 17, 2010, 05:51:17 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time right now

Why has this album been neglected on recent tours? >:(

Umm, the last tour they did was called The Caught Somewhere Back In Time Tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 17, 2010, 06:12:28 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time right now

Why has this album been neglected on recent tours? >:(

Umm, the last tour they did was called The Caught Somewhere Back In Time Tour.

Fixed, but they only played two songs from that album.  One of them was mediocre (Heaven Can Wait) while the other was indeed awesome.  It would be really cool to see them open with "Somewhere in Time."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 17, 2010, 06:14:49 PM
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is the best them.


MOOOONCHIIIIIILD
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on July 17, 2010, 06:17:52 PM
Listening to Somewhere In Time right now

Why has this album been neglected on recent tours? >:(

Umm, the last tour they did was called The Caught Somewhere Back In Time Tour.

Fixed, but they only played two songs from that album.  One of them was mediocre (Heaven Can Wait) while the other was indeed awesome.  It would be really cool to see them open with "Caught Somewhere in Time."

That'd be sweet

And I like Heaven Can Wait :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 17, 2010, 06:50:18 PM
I like it, but its probably my third from the bottom on the album after Deja Vu and Alexander the Great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 17, 2010, 07:15:50 PM
Are you seriously saying that AtG is the worst song on the album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 07:17:57 PM
I love both Alexander the Great and Deja Vu. The only weak song on SiT is "Long Distance Runner"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 07:41:08 PM
The only weak song on SiT is "Long Distance Runner"

So much fail.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 17, 2010, 07:43:24 PM
The only sub-amazing song on SIT is none of them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 17, 2010, 07:45:54 PM
Are you seriously saying that AtG is the worst song on the album?
Second worst.  I messed up there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 07:45:59 PM
I change my mind. Heaven Can Wait is the weakest song on SiT. Second weakest is LotLDR.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 07:47:02 PM
There is no weak song on SIT, but the less effective song IMO is Heaven Can Wait.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 07:48:38 PM
The only song on SiT I would call bad is Wasted Years, but that's probably because I've heard that song so many goddamn times it drives me nuts. But other than that, there really isn't a song on SiT that I would say even comes close to being Maidens best song. Its too consistent. There aren't many mind-blowing moments like most Maiden albums have. Alexander is great, but it wouldn't crack my top 30 IM songs.

There is no weak song on SIT, but the less effective song IMO is Heaven Can Wait.
ib4shitstorm, but I think Wasted Years is annoying.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 07:49:50 PM
Wasted Years I've always loved.  This was the song that should have cracked them more commercially, especially in the mid eighties.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 07:51:43 PM
Bruce's vocals in the chorus annoy me there, personally. Actually, I think Bruce's vocals are much weaker on the SiT album than his other efforts with Maiden. Maybe because he had nothing to do with the songwriting on the album? Perhaps. I've always loved Bruce's songs and he has penned some of Iron Maiden's best songs imo
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 07:51:44 PM
"Alexander is great" :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 07:54:13 PM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 07:55:06 PM
Bruce's vocals in the chorus annoy me there, personally. Actually, I think Bruce's vocals are much weaker on the SiT album than his other efforts with Maiden. Maybe because he had nothing to do with the songwriting on the album? Perhaps. I've always loved Bruce's songs and he has penned some of Iron Maiden's best songs imo

I think Bruce really wore his voice out on the Life After Death tour.  He probably hadn't fully recovered when they went in and recorded SIT.

He brought songs to the album, but apparently they were different acoustic sort of stuff which of course Steve did not approve.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 07:55:28 PM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).

My favourite is Judas Be My Guide.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 07:57:03 PM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).

My favourite is Judas Be My Guide.
Another one of the few gems on the album. Actually, Fear of the Dark is a weird album for me. It has six great songs, and six songs that are absolute trash to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 07:58:40 PM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).

My favourite is Judas Be My Guide.
Another one of the few gems on the album. Actually, Fear of the Dark is a weird album for me. It has six great songs, and six songs that are absolute trash to me.

Judas is in the top 5 most underrated Maiden tracks.

I actually love the whole album.  I learned to appreciate every track.  Call me a fanboy but it's a great album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 17, 2010, 07:59:14 PM
Are you seriously saying that AtG is the worst song on the album?
Second worst.  I messed up there.

lol no.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 08:00:24 PM
I think they were trying to sound too much like AC/DC on No Prayer and Fear of the Dark.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 08:01:50 PM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).

My favourite is Judas Be My Guide.
Another one of the few gems on the album. Actually, Fear of the Dark is a weird album for me. It has six great songs, and six songs that are absolute trash to me.

Judas is in the top 5 most underrated Maiden tracks.

I actually love the whole album.  I learned to appreciate every track.  Call me a fanboy but it's a great album.
The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, Fear is the Key, From Here to Eternity, The Fugitive, and Chains of Misery are some of my most hated Iron Maiden songs ever. On the flip side, the title track and Afraid to Shoot Strangers are two of Iron Maidens best songs ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 08:05:45 PM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).

My favourite is Judas Be My Guide.
Another one of the few gems on the album. Actually, Fear of the Dark is a weird album for me. It has six great songs, and six songs that are absolute trash to me.

Judas is in the top 5 most underrated Maiden tracks.

I actually love the whole album.  I learned to appreciate every track.  Call me a fanboy but it's a great album.
The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, Fear is the Key, From Here to Eternity, The Fugitive, and Chains of Misery are some of my most hated Iron Maiden songs ever. On the flip side, the title track and Afraid to Shoot Strangers are two of Iron Maidens best songs ever.

I love Chains of Misery and The Fugitive.  Musically the Fugitive is quite complex for Maiden.  The numerous key changes in the solo section gives a sweet swift touch.  And the use of a phrygian style chords structure tangled in their usually aeolian chordal structure is very impressive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 08:07:03 PM
Technicality means nothing to me. It all sounds so awkwardly placed it makes me cringe, and Bruce's "harsh" vocals don't help things either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 08:09:00 PM
Technicality means nothing to me. It all sounds so awkwardly placed it makes me cringe, and Bruce's "harsh" vocals don't help things either.

Yes, the key changes do make it sound 'awkward'  A fantastic effect IMHO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 17, 2010, 08:09:10 PM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers is good but the rhythm section under the solo is Hallowed Be Thy Name's.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 08:11:52 PM
Technicality means nothing to me. It all sounds so awkwardly placed it makes me cringe, and Bruce's "harsh" vocals don't help things either.

Yes, the key changes do make it sound 'awkward'  A fantastic effect IMHO.
I mean, it just doesn't sound pleasing at all. I can appreciate the fact that there are all sorts of key changes behind it, but at the end of the day its about making great music, and The Apparition is a still a song that makes me cringe like very few others (Its in the same league as The Angel in the Gambler, just so you know how much I can't stand it).

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is good but the rhythm section under the solo is Hallowed Be Thy Name's.
No wonder I love Afraid to Shoot Strangers so much then!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 08:13:33 PM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers is good but the rhythm section under the solo is Hallowed Be Thy Name's.

Pretty much.

Another revelation is that the rhythm under the verse in Futureal is the main riff of The Wicker Man.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 08:14:57 PM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers is good but the rhythm section under the solo is Hallowed Be Thy Name's.

Pretty much.

Another revelation is that the rhythm under the verse in Futureal is the main riff of The Wicker Man.
I don't hear that at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2010, 08:16:47 PM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers is good but the rhythm section under the solo is Hallowed Be Thy Name's.

Pretty much.

Another revelation is that the rhythm under the verse in Futureal is the main riff of The Wicker Man.
I don't hear that at all.

Listen harder.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 17, 2010, 08:22:50 PM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers is good but the rhythm section under the solo is Hallowed Be Thy Name's.

Pretty much.

Another revelation is that the rhythm under the verse in Futureal is the main riff of The Wicker Man.
I don't hear that at all.

Listen harder.
Still don't hear it. Maybe I'm deaf or something.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 18, 2010, 01:51:02 AM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).

My favourite is Judas Be My Guide.
Another one of the few gems on the album. Actually, Fear of the Dark is a weird album for me. It has six great songs, and six songs that are absolute trash to me.

Judas is in the top 5 most underrated Maiden tracks.

I actually love the whole album.  I learned to appreciate every track.  Call me a fanboy but it's a great album.

Definitely! One of their most underrated tracks ever, along with Sea Of Madness.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 18, 2010, 02:42:33 AM
Fear of the dark is one of the two Maiden albums that I don't enjoy. The overall raw hard rock feeling doesn't appeal to me at all. No prayer has the same problem, but it has some fine tracks. The only good songs on Fear of the dark are the title track, Afraid to shoot strangers, and From here to eternity.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 18, 2010, 04:52:24 AM
whatever

Afraid to Shoot Strangers is my favorite song from Fear of the Dark, and not the title track (Although the title track is amazing as well).

My favourite is Judas Be My Guide.
Another one of the few gems on the album. Actually, Fear of the Dark is a weird album for me. It has six great songs, and six songs that are absolute trash to me.

Judas is in the top 5 most underrated Maiden tracks.

I actually love the whole album.  I learned to appreciate every track.  Call me a fanboy but it's a great album.

Definitely! One of their most underrated tracks ever, along with Sea Of Madness.

Yeah man.  Sea of Madness is in that top5 also.  Such an amazing song.  Some days my favourite on SIT.  And if I make a random Maiden compilation Judas and SOM are always on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on July 18, 2010, 05:24:19 AM
Fear of the dark is one of the two Maiden albums that I don't enjoy. The overall raw hard rock feeling doesn't appeal to me at all. No prayer has the same problem, but it has some fine tracks. The only good songs on Fear of the dark are the title track, Afraid to shoot strangers, and From here to eternity.

I used to have this problem. But I dunno..listen to them more and more, and you begin to appreciate their hard rock sound and Dickinson's harsher vocals. It's not nearly as good as any of their other stuff, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 18, 2010, 05:32:41 AM
Fear of the dark is one of the two Maiden albums that I don't enjoy. The overall raw hard rock feeling doesn't appeal to me at all. No prayer has the same problem, but it has some fine tracks. The only good songs on Fear of the dark are the title track, Afraid to shoot strangers, and From here to eternity.

I used to have this problem. But I dunno..listen to them more and more, and you begin to appreciate their hard rock sound and Dickinson's harsher vocals. It's not nearly as good as any of their other stuff, though.

Once one can except the different direction, the whole album is amazing!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 18, 2010, 08:24:06 AM
Does anybody else have Brave New World as one of their favorite Maiden albums? I dunno, I think that album is amazing!   :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Elsydeon on July 18, 2010, 08:52:37 AM
Does anybody else have Brave New World as one of their favorite Maiden albums? I dunno, I think that album is amazing!   :tup
YES!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 18, 2010, 10:03:32 AM
Does anybody else have Brave New World as one of their favorite Maiden albums? I dunno, I think that album is amazing!   :tup

Aside from a few clunkers, it is. TTLBLAH, The Wicker Man, GOTN and Out Of The Silent Planet are all great songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 18, 2010, 10:04:42 AM
There isn't a single bad song on BNW. It's more than perfect songs are "Blood Brothers" "Dream of Mirrors" and the title track, but like I said, every song is perfect.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 18, 2010, 10:24:21 AM
Fear of the dark is one of the two Maiden albums that I don't enjoy. The overall raw hard rock feeling doesn't appeal to me at all. No prayer has the same problem, but it has some fine tracks. The only good songs on Fear of the dark are the title track, Afraid to shoot strangers, and From here to eternity.
I hate From Here to Eternity so much.

Does anybody else have Brave New World as one of their favorite Maiden albums? I dunno, I think that album is amazing!   :tup
Greaat album, but its middle of the pack in terms of ranking albums for me (It would be #7 or #8 overall, honestly.). That being said, middle of the pack for Iron Maiden is still 9/10 so its not that bad of a placement.

And Blood Brothers is one of my favorite songs ever by IM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 18, 2010, 11:10:27 AM
inb4 everybody posting their album rankings again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 18, 2010, 11:26:07 AM
1. Brave New World
2. Somewhere In Time
3. Powerslave
4. Number of the Beast
5. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
6. Piece of Mind
7. A Matter of Life and Death
8. Dance of Death
9. Iron Maiden
10. Fear of the Dark
11. Killers
12. No Prayer For The Dying

Still haven't heard the Blaze albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 18, 2010, 11:28:20 AM
1. Brave New World
2. Somewhere In Time
3. Powerslave
4. Number of the Beast
5. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
6. Piece of Mind
7. A Matter of Life and Death
8. Dance of Death
9. Iron Maiden
10. Fear of the Dark
11. Killers
12. No Prayer For The Dying

Still haven't heard the Blaze albums.
That means you haven't heard The X Factor yet. Which means you haven't heard The Sign of the Cross. GET ON THAT NOW.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 18, 2010, 11:30:17 AM
Still haven't heard the Blaze albums.
Same.


Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
---
Number of the Beast
Powerslave
Iron Maiden
A Matter of Life and Death
---
Somewhere in Time
Piece of Mind
Brave New World
Killers
---
Fear of the Dark
Dance of Death
No Prayer For The Dying

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on July 18, 2010, 11:40:45 AM
1. Brave New World
2. Somewhere In Time
3. Powerslave
4. Number of the Beast
5. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
6. Piece of Mind
7. A Matter of Life and Death
8. Dance of Death
9. Iron Maiden
10. Fear of the Dark
11. Killers
12. No Prayer For The Dying

Still haven't heard the Blaze albums.
That means you haven't heard The X Factor yet. Which means you haven't heard The Sign of the Cross. GET ON THAT NOW.

Rock In Rio Sign Of The Cross > Studio version
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 18, 2010, 12:00:31 PM
^ arrowed for truth
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 18, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
Rock In Rio Sign Of The Cross > Studio version
It's still the best song of all time, though... :metal

For those who haven't heard the albums with Blaze, go get them. Now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 18, 2010, 01:26:45 PM
The X Factor doesn't have a single bad song on it. The weakest might be The Unbeliever, but even that is a solid track in my eyes. And The Sign of the Cross is a top 5 IM song minimum. Nicko's drum solo is fucking epic and then leading into the SWEEEEEEEEEET guitar solos at the end.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 18, 2010, 01:40:27 PM
Rock In Rio Sign Of The Cross > Studio version
It's still the best song of all time, though... :metal

For those who haven't heard the albums with Blaze, go get them. Now.

Will do captain   ;)

So was the guy actually a good singer?  Because I had been told he was awful, but knowing Maiden fans he probably would have been labeled as such no matter what...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 18, 2010, 01:50:00 PM
So was the guy actually a good singer?  Because I had been told he was awful, but knowing Maiden fans he probably would have been labeled as such no matter what...
It probably takes some time to get used to his style, but once you get into it, you'll love it. He's great on TXF in particular, although he had his problems live. However, if you're ever having doubts about his singing ability, listen to his solo works - it's just incredible. I'm sure that 99% of the people that listened to Silicon messiah never said a single bad word about Bayley's voice ever again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 18, 2010, 05:48:05 PM
Hmm, ranking the albums, I'd put them in this order:

1. Piece Of Mind
2. Powerslave
3. The Number Of The Beast
4. No Prayer For The Dying
5. Killers
6. Brave New World
7. Iron Maiden
8. The X Factor
9. Somewhere In Time
10.Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
11.Fear Of The Dark
12.Virtual XI
13.Dance Of Death
____________________

14.A Matter Of Life And Death

I hope the next one is better than AMOL&D, because that album was poor, poor, poor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 18, 2010, 05:50:29 PM
Rock In Rio Sign Of The Cross > Studio version
It's still the best song of all time, though... :metal

For those who haven't heard the albums with Blaze, go get them. Now.

Will do captain   ;)

So was the guy actually a good singer?  Because I had been told he was awful, but knowing Maiden fans he probably would have been labeled as such no matter what...

He was good on the Maiden albums. I haven't heard anything live, but from what I've heard, he has a great voice.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 18, 2010, 05:51:45 PM
Hmm, ranking the albums, I'd put them in this order:

1. Piece Of Mind
2. Powerslave
3. The Number Of The Beast
4. No Prayer For The Dying
5. Killers
6. Brave New World
7. Iron Maiden
8. The X Factor
9. Somewhere In Time
10.Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
11.Fear Of The Dark
12.Virtual XI
13.Dance Of Death
____________________

14.A Matter Of Life And Death

I hope the next one is better than AMOL&D, because that album was poor, poor, poor.

How in the world is AMOLAD last? I mean.... its honestly their best album since The X Factor.

*Sees No Prayer at #4*

Oh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 18, 2010, 05:57:53 PM
Hmm, ranking the albums, I'd put them in this order:

1. Piece Of Mind
2. Powerslave
3. The Number Of The Beast
4. No Prayer For The Dying
5. Killers
6. Brave New World
7. Iron Maiden
8. The X Factor
9. Somewhere In Time
10.Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
11.Fear Of The Dark
12.Virtual XI
13.Dance Of Death
____________________

14.A Matter Of Life And Death

I hope the next one is better than AMOL&D, because that album was poor, poor, poor.

How in the world is AMOLAD last? I mean.... its honestly their best album since The X Factor.

*Sees No Prayer at #4*

Oh.

Personal preference, man. Personal preference.

I don't hate the album, but I think all the other albums are much better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 18, 2010, 06:05:45 PM
Yes, I get that.

But No Prayer for the Dying is one of my most hated albums ever. Not just by Iron Maiden. Its in the same boat at Turbo. It has no energy, no emotion, just... nothing. Nobody in the band sounds like they are even trying at all. I don't like a single song on it. The best on it might be Mother Russia, but the only half-decent part of that song was the solo, the rest of it is crap.

AMOLAD has plenty of times when it felt like the band was doing their best and pouring their souls into the music to me. I don't mind the choruses, that's just me. The drum solos in The Longest Day, the epic buildup of The Greater Good Of God, The pure mindfuckery of The Legacy, The fact that the opening song is a tribute to Thin Lizzy (Any song that is a tribute to Thin Lizzy is automatically awesome), all of those and more are just moments I listen to the album and my mind is blown over and over again. It doesn't have a bad song at all, to me.

Blah, I'm a  AMOLAD fanboy, so whatever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 18, 2010, 08:29:27 PM
Top Level
Brave New World
Somewhere in Time
Piece of Mind
Killers

Second Level
Powerslave
A Matter of Life and Death

Third Level
Dance of Death
The Number of the Beast
Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden

Good Album (but very overrated)
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

Poor Albums
The X Factor
Virtual XI
No Prayer For the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 18, 2010, 08:32:10 PM
Killers would fall in the mid-low tier for me. Iron Maiden is MUCH better than it, in my opinion. Some top-tierers would be Powerslave, The Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, and Somewhere In Time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 18, 2010, 11:55:42 PM
Seventh Killer of a Seventh Frontier of the Dark New Mind World Danceslave which receives No Prayer from the Maiden Beast that is Somewhere in the Matter of Life and a Virtual Dance of Death Factor
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 19, 2010, 03:54:31 AM
(https://www.filehurricane.com/viewerthumbnails/6102008101926AM_oh.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 06:52:56 AM
Somewhere in Time is grossly overrated. I hate the production on that album so much. Its a good album, but nowhere near their best.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 06:54:21 AM
Somewhere in Time is grossly overrated. I hate the production on that album so much. Its a good album, but nowhere near their best.
All of this is correct.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 08:20:12 AM
Well, everyone else is doing it...

1. Powerslave
Top Tier:
Somewhere in Time
Dance of Death
Brave New World
Piece of Mind
Number of the Beast

Mid Tier:
A Matter of Life and Death
Iron Maiden (the songs are great, and this would be in the top tier if Paul Di'Anno didn't suck so much)
Killers (mid tier whether its Bruce or Paul)

Bottom Tier:
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Fear of the Dark

Due to horrible reviews I haven't checked out No Prayer, Virtual XI, or X Factor.  Like I said earlier, while I have a lot of "top tier" albums, all of those albums, even Powerslave, have one or two songs that keep it from being a real masterpiece, which is kind of sad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 19, 2010, 08:49:39 AM

Bottom Tier:
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

:o
Refraining from calling you a  :censored , just... why?  why?  how?  why? 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 08:51:28 AM
^^^ THIS

WTF SDN
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 08:54:23 AM
There are three good songs, the rest is very average/bad.  Sorry.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 08:57:03 AM
There are three good songs, the rest is very average/bad.  Sorry.
Damn... and I thought you had a good taste...  :\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 08:57:36 AM
I do  :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 19, 2010, 08:59:10 AM
I do  :D
Lets see.  Moonchild, Infinite Dreams, Seventh Son, The Evil That Men Do, The Clairvoyant...... are two of those songs average/bad?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 09:00:02 AM
MOOOOOOOOOOOONCHIIIIIIIIIIIIILD
*raging guitar*
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 09:01:49 AM
I do  :D
Lets see.  Moonchild, Infinite Dreams, Seventh Son, The Evil That Men Do, The Clairvoyant...... are two of those songs average/bad?

Yes, Seventh Son and The Evil that Men Do are average.  Those other three are the good songs I mentioned.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 09:03:56 AM
Can I Play With Madness? Only The Good Die Young?

really? You need a relisten, imo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 09:10:16 AM
*shrug* I rarely listen to Maiden albums the whole way through anymore.  Usually they're a bunch of semi-random mixes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 19, 2010, 09:22:01 AM
You must be thinking of a different song called "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son."  Surely your not talking about the IRON MAIDEN song, the one with one of the most sinister and epic middle sections ever.... NO, not that one, ey?  Good. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 19, 2010, 10:05:30 AM
The title track of Seventh Son is one of their best songs period. The entire middle to ending sections are all just insane.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 10:07:32 AM
I do  :D
Lets see.  Moonchild, Infinite Dreams, Seventh Son, The Evil That Men Do, The Clairvoyant...... are two of those songs average/bad?

Yes, Seventh Son and The Evil that Men Do are average.  Those other three are the good songs I mentioned.
This statement makes me fairly mad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on July 19, 2010, 10:11:07 AM
, ey?
It's eh!!!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 19, 2010, 10:17:25 AM
Without Seventh Son there is no Dream Theater.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 10:22:59 AM
I imagine that SSoaSS was influential to most Prog Metal bands that came after that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 10:24:34 AM
Without Seventh Son there is no Dream Theater.
Well DT was "formed" in '85 and SSoaSS was in '88.... so I don't know about that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2010, 10:53:21 AM
Seventh Son (song) is easily the most overrated part of that album. Alright at best, but it's not nearly as bad as the failure that is Can I Play With Madness.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 19, 2010, 10:54:12 AM
Without Seventh Son there is no Dream Theater.
Well DT was "formed" in '85 and SSoaSS was in '88.... so I don't know about that.

I was half kidding, but still, you can't say that it didn't influence them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 10:55:52 AM
Seventh Son (song) is easily the most overrated part of that album. Alright at best, but it's not nearly as bad as the failure that is Can I Play With Madness.
I'm not sure we're listening to the same album. CIPWM? is a bit poppish, but still a great song to rock out to and somewhat catchy in its own right. The title track is nothing short of epic. Moonchild/Infinite Dreams is the best two-song opener to an album. Ever. Period. I've yet to hear two songs open up an album better than that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2010, 11:01:12 AM
Just when talking Maiden you have Ides/Wrathchild, Where Eagles Dare/Revelations, Somewhere in Time/Wasted Years, The Wicker Man/Ghost of the Navigator, and Wildest Dreams/Rainmaker.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on July 19, 2010, 11:02:35 AM
Your opinions for Iron Maiden are off the deep end, Nick.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 11:03:40 AM
Just when talking Maiden you have Ides/Wrathchild, Where Eagles Dare/Revelations, Somewhere in Time/Wasted Years, The Wicker Man/Ghost of the Navigator, and Wildest Dreams/Rainmaker.
1. Ides is a decent interlude and while I LOVE Wrathchild, it still isn't as epic as Moonchild/Infinite Dreams.
2. Both great songs, but still not as good.
3. Wasted Years is a horrible song that I cringe every time I hear it.
4. Both amazing songs, probably the closest thing to comparing with it outside of Aces High/2MTM
5. Both good songs, but nowhere near as epic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 19, 2010, 11:04:42 AM
I don't see how anyone can rate anything off Seventh Son as average. That makes me sad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2010, 11:05:06 AM
That may be, but Seventh Son is not really progressive and certainly not their best album!

3. Wasted Years is a horrible song that I cringe every time I hear it.

I don't think I'm the one off the deep end anymore!

4. Both amazing songs, probably the closest thing to comparing with it outside of Aces High/2MTM

Forgot about that one, also better!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 11:08:22 AM
That may be, but Seventh Son is not really progressive and certainly not their best album!

3. Wasted Years is a horrible song that I cringe every time I hear it.

I don't think I'm the one off the deep end anymore!

4. Both amazing songs, probably the closest thing to comparing with it outside of Aces High/2MTM

Forgot about that one, also better!
Bruce's vocals in the whole song irritate me to no end. I hate the production on Somewhere in Time so that doesn't help things. The chorus is incredibly annoying and the solo is really boring. Need I go on?

Aces High/2MTM is also one of my favorite opening 1-2 punch combos ever, but Moonchild/Infinite Dreams is still my favorite.

Seven Deadly Sins
Seven Ways to Win
Seven Holy Paths to Hell
And your trip begins...

Seven downward slopes
Seven your bloodied hopes
Seven your burning fires
Seven your desires


That sends a chill down my spine every time I hear it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 19, 2010, 11:19:33 AM
I liked how during the Somewhere Back in Time tour, they actually pulled out the acoustic guitar and played the intro instead of just playing the intro over the pa when they originally toured SSOASS.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 11:26:25 AM
Seventh Son may have some Darkes7-esque opinions in other threads, but he really knows his Iron Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 19, 2010, 11:29:11 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXAAq_KOfAg&feature=related

 :o
Did NOT know this existed.  Their best song just got better  :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fieuB2t-xhw
And this too!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 11:29:25 AM
Seventh Son may have some Darkes7-esque opinions in other threads, but he really knows his Iron Maiden.
I hate Systematic Chaos with a passion.  :laugh:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 11:33:07 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXAAq_KOfAg&feature=related

 :o
Did NOT know this existed.  Their best song just got better  :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fieuB2t-xhw
And this too!
I actually knew about that.

>Implying that Hallowed Be Thy Name isn't Iron Maiden's best song
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on July 19, 2010, 11:34:38 AM

>Implying that Hallowed Be Thy Name isn't Iron Maiden's best song
why yes, I am. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 11:36:21 AM

>Implying that Hallowed Be Thy Name isn't Iron Maiden's best song
why yes, I am. 

Then you are wrong, good sir.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 19, 2010, 11:55:14 AM
I've gone back and listened to pretty much the entire discography since the MSG show last week.

I tried to focus especially on my lower-end albums, since they don't get as many listens as the top few.

New rankings:


1.   Powerslave
2.   Somewhere in Time
3.   Piece of Mind
4.   The Number of the Beast
5.   Brave New World
6.   Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
7.   Iron Maiden
8.   A Matter of Life and Death
9.   Dance of Death
10.   The X Factor
11.   Killers
12.   Fear of the Dark
13.   No Prayer for the Dying
14.   Virtual XI

Biggest jump is The X-Factor, which since it has been about a year or two since I gave it a full listen, is much better than I remember it being back then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 19, 2010, 11:57:27 AM

>Implying that Hallowed Be Thy Name isn't Iron Maiden's best song
why yes, I am. 

Then you are wrong, good sir.
THIS

I also am not a huge fan of Killers, although I sill like it
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 01:25:58 PM

>Implying that Hallowed Be Thy Name isn't Iron Maiden's best song
why yes, I am. 

Then you are wrong, good sir.
THIS

I also am not a huge fan of Killers, although I sill like it
The title track and Wrathchild are amazing. After that, its a lot of songs that are pretty good, but nothing mind-blowing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 02:11:23 PM
Just when talking Maiden you have Ides/Wrathchild, Where Eagles Dare/Revelations, Somewhere in Time/Wasted Years, The Wicker Man/Ghost of the Navigator, and Wildest Dreams/Rainmaker.

I'm actually agreeing with you on this, but the opening combo on SSoaSS is also pretty killer, the rest of the album just falls short.  Also agreed that Seventh Son is incredibly overrated and CiPWM is failure.

And both DTisMajesty and Seventh Son are wrong: "Powerslave" is their best song.  "Paschendale" is second best.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 02:20:03 PM
Just when talking Maiden you have Ides/Wrathchild, Where Eagles Dare/Revelations, Somewhere in Time/Wasted Years, The Wicker Man/Ghost of the Navigator, and Wildest Dreams/Rainmaker.

I'm actually agreeing with you on this, but the opening combo on SSoaSS is also pretty killer, the rest of the album just falls short.  Also agreed that Seventh Son is incredibly overrated and CiPWM is failure.

And both DTisMajesty and Seventh Son are wrong: "Powerslave" is their best song.  "Paschendale" is second best.
:|

The song Powerslave is amazing, but it wouldn't crack my top ten. Probably just barely though. And the title track SS if far from overrated imo. It is just pure epicness. The solo towards the end blows my mind every time I hear it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 19, 2010, 02:23:20 PM
And both DTisMajesty and Seventh Son are wrong: "Powerslave" is their best song.  "Paschendale" is second best.

o/

Powerslave is the best them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 02:33:24 PM
*\o

I wouldn't be a Maiden fan if not for "Powerslave."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 02:38:13 PM
*\o

I wouldn't be a Maiden fan if not for "Powerslave."
It would be Rime of the Ancient Mariner for me.  :metal

But that song is just barely edged out by Hallowed. But fuck Hallowed sends chills down my spine like no other song in the world.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 19, 2010, 03:57:17 PM
Reading through these thoughts on this page regarding 7th Son....


I love this album. A lot of people call it their most progressive album..but I don't think it's all that progressive by itself. The most you could say is that it's made by a band that had progressive influences, and that is still why, to me, Iron Maiden was truly separated from the rest of the pack, including Judas Priest.

The title track...I actually wasn't nuts over when this album was released, but I have found that it has aged very well.

And the one-two punch of Moonchild/Infinite Dreams is indeed awesome. If I have one complaint about 2000's era Maiden, it's that their album openers have been pretty weak. This was something that they mastered back in the day.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 04:03:14 PM
Maiden have awesome openers and they also have awesome closers too. Some of my favorite songs by them are their closers too.

Iron Maiden, Hallowed Be Thy Name, To Tame a Land (Very underrated song), Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Alexander the Great, Only the Good Die Young (I love this song, I don't care what the haters say. The reprise from Moonchild is amazing), Fear of the Dark, Journeyman, and The Legacy are pretty freaking sweet songs to close an album out to.

I can't wait for the new album, sounds like its gonna be really solid.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 05:36:08 PM
And the one-two punch of Moonchild/Infinite Dreams is indeed awesome. If I have one complaint about 2000's era Maiden, it's that their album openers have been pretty weak. This was something that they mastered back in the day.

The Wicker Man/Ghost of the Navigator and Wildest Dreams/Rainmaker would like to have a word with you, even though you think Wildest Dreams sucks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 19, 2010, 06:11:31 PM
Well, I really like Ghost and Rainmaker. But it's the songs they'd be coupled with is the problem. Wildest Dreams isn't that good, and I think The Wicker Man is way overrated. I mean, it's good once it heats up in the second half of the song, but I don't care for the chorus.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 06:20:59 PM
The Wicker Man is amazing, sir.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 19, 2010, 06:30:35 PM
The Wicker Man is really great live (what Maiden song isn't?) but it's kind of meh on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 06:34:43 PM
Its amazing in the studio, and perfect live (Just listen to the RiR version for proof!)

Also, I've come to realize how criminally underrated Phantom of the Opera is. That solo gives me chills listening to it right now.

Edit: I think this just may be the world's first Prog Metal song, as controversial as that opinion may be.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 19, 2010, 06:42:19 PM
Its amazing in the studio, and perfect live (Just listen to the RiR version for proof!)

Also, I've come to realize how criminally underrated Phantom of the Opera is. That solo gives me chills listening to it right now.
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Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 19, 2010, 06:49:09 PM
The whole instrumental section is godly.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 19, 2010, 07:38:07 PM
Its amazing in the studio, and perfect live (Just listen to the RiR version for proof!)

Also, I've come to realize how criminally underrated Phantom of the Opera is. That solo gives me chills listening to it right now.
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I read that post to the tune of Devin Townsend's "Om" Birch  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 19, 2010, 09:01:04 PM
Its amazing in the studio, and perfect live (Just listen to the RiR version for proof!)

Also, I've come to realize how criminally underrated Phantom of the Opera is. That solo gives me chills listening to it right now.
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I read that post to the tune of Devin Townsend's "Om" Birch  :lol :lol :lol
:lol I've never heard any Devin Townsend in my life
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 19, 2010, 09:05:17 PM
Then you have not lived.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 09:05:59 PM
He hasn't heard any Opeth either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 19, 2010, 09:13:40 PM
:-[
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 19, 2010, 09:16:26 PM
You're missing out bro.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 19, 2010, 09:32:11 PM
In time I will check them out, and then I'll have to wait until I have spending money until I can enjoy them  :-\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 20, 2010, 07:44:57 AM
The recent Rock Hard article on Maiden says that Scott McFayden and Sam Dunn are recording this tour for posterity as well.  Hopefully this means no more .  Steve directed live DVDs!  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 20, 2010, 08:00:10 AM
The recent Rock Hard article on Maiden says that Scott McFayden and Sam Dunn are recording this tour for posterity as well.  Hopefully this means no more .  Steve directed live DVDs!  ;D
I wish they could go back and reedit Death On The Road, which to me, still contains the best live footage of Iron Maiden ever recorded.

Also, I've come to realize how criminally underrated Phantom of the Opera is. That solo gives me chills listening to it right now.

Edit: I think this just may be the world's first Prog Metal song, as controversial as that opinion may be.

Phantom isn't underrated. I think most people recognize it as a great song. A Top 5 Maiden song for me..

..and I agree about it being the first prog/metal song. There are lots of people, including me, who share that opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 20, 2010, 11:45:47 AM
Just noticed that they seem to have dropped Paschendale altogether.  It's been strictly DoD for the last month or so.  Most unfortunate.  As much as I enjoyed the setlist, it means the two best songs are now gone.  DoD is a great song and I love the live version of it, but Paschendale was just better. 

While I'm glad that somebody is filming this, and even happier that it's not Arry doing it, I really hope they've been getting footage from all the dates, and they're not just going to film one show later on now that they've changed the setlist. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 20, 2010, 11:48:55 AM
The recent Rock Hard article on Maiden says that Scott McFayden and Sam Dunn are recording this tour for posterity as well.  Hopefully this means no more .  Steve directed live DVDs!  ;D
I wish they could go back and reedit Death On The Road, which to me, still contains the best live footage of Iron Maiden ever recorded.

Also, I've come to realize how criminally underrated Phantom of the Opera is. That solo gives me chills listening to it right now.

Edit: I think this just may be the world's first Prog Metal song, as controversial as that opinion may be.

Phantom isn't underrated. I think most people recognize it as a great song. A Top 5 Maiden song for me..

..and I agree about it being the first prog/metal song. There are lots of people, including me, who share that opinion.

Phantom isn't quite top 5 for me, but its definite top 10 material for me! And I always thought that it had a weird, progressive structure.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 20, 2010, 11:51:32 AM
I can't recall the name of the tour (Early Days???) that Maiden did probably five or six years ago (or around there) that they played a bunch of rarer old songs like "POTO", "Where Eagles Dare", and a lot Piece Of Mind/Killers/Iron Maiden stuff. The YouTube videos from that tour are amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 20, 2010, 12:04:44 PM
I can't recall the name of the tour (Early Days???) that Maiden did probably five or six years ago (or around there) that they played a bunch of rarer old songs like "POTO", "Where Eagles Dare", and a lot Piece Of Mind/Killers/Iron Maiden stuff. The YouTube videos from that tour are amazing.
Eddie Rips up the World Tour, promoting Early Days.   There's a great pro-shot boot of it available from Ullevi.  They didn't play anything newer than PoM. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 20, 2010, 12:06:25 PM
God I wish I was in DC seeing Maiden with my friends right now.  Curse my lack of monies! 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 20, 2010, 12:07:33 PM
I'm still *very* pissed they didn't properly tour that in America. We got a cut set during Ozzfest. Because of that I didn't go, and now I missed my last chance to see a lot of awesome songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 20, 2010, 12:10:29 PM
So looking through the setlists, perhaps its better if I didn't go, because I would rage and kill about one hundred people if they didn't play "Pashcendale" and "Brighter Than a Thousand Suns" just for me.  On that note, why have they only played "Brighter" once on the whole tour?  I mean, if they switched it up with "Wrathchild" that'd be cool, but...why?  :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 20, 2010, 12:15:48 PM
Might have been a length issue. They cut a really long song for a very short one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 20, 2010, 12:17:23 PM
Might have been a length issue. They cut a really long song for a very short one.

I wish they'd taken out No More Lies instead...that would've been baller.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 20, 2010, 12:19:28 PM
I agree, but Wrathchild was put into the best possible spot in the set for it, either before or after the new tune not everyone would know.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 20, 2010, 02:46:55 PM
I'm still *very* pissed they didn't properly tour that in America. We got a cut set during Ozzfest. Because of that I didn't go, and now I missed my last chance to see a lot of awesome songs.
[Puzzled]  I think we did get the whole show.  I saw one of the two headlining gigs during that tour, and it was the same set they did with Ozzfest.  It also seems to be the same as the Ullevi boot.

As for Brighter/Wrathchild, it seems like Maiden tweaks the setlist a song or two after the first couple of shows.  That's why I was excited about Dallas getting the opener.  I thought we might get an oddball.  My guess for the rationale was that after reading the reviews, they wanted to incorporate something more accessible for the "greatest hits" crowd.  I can understand that, though IMO they picked the worst possible song to replace. 

I don't know why they dropped Paschendale. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 20, 2010, 02:49:12 PM
Basically because they weren't doing it perfectly and Steve rather drop it than work on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 20, 2010, 02:53:32 PM
Looks like you're right about the Ozfest setlist.  It was quite a bit shorter than the regular dates.  Since I saw the solo gig 2 weeks earlier, and my Ozfest show was considerably more bizarre than usual, I seem to have it all mixed up. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 20, 2010, 03:10:57 PM
On IMTV, they said they dropped BTATS because they wanted to drop in a more energetic song to get the crowd going.  They also hinted that they dropped Paschendale becsude Nicko was having ttouble playing it correctly.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 20, 2010, 03:16:27 PM
It would be quite unfortunate if they dumped Brighter on the basis of the Dallas crowd.  Dallas crowds suck in almost every capacity.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 20, 2010, 03:34:35 PM

While I'm glad that somebody is filming this, and even happier that it's not Arry doing it, I really hope they've been getting footage from all the dates, and they're not just going to film one show later on now that they've changed the setlist. 

The article was from the Dallas show, so they've been there since the start of the tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 20, 2010, 04:31:25 PM
Brighter than a Thousand Suns is an awesome song. Its got some sweet solo's, a quick little drum solo by Nicko, and some really heavy riffing. I'd love to see it played live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 21, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
Maiden was awesome.

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=11656.msg519515#msg519515
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 21, 2010, 10:43:02 PM
Am I the only one who can't stop watching The Final Frontier video?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 21, 2010, 10:46:45 PM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 21, 2010, 10:48:44 PM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!

If you have a blu-ray player, I would sugest Flight 666 on blu-ray.  The best concert video I own.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 21, 2010, 10:50:05 PM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!

If you have a blu-ray player, I would sugest Flight 666 on blu-ray.  The best concert video I own.
I was at the show that they took "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" from  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 21, 2010, 10:50:21 PM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!

If you have a blu-ray player, I would sugest Flight 666 on blu-ray.  The best concert video I own.

Nope, I don't have a blu-ray player. I'm actually against getting one, my good old DVD player is fine with me.

I've got tons of DVDs, don't want to replace them all with blu-ray.

Is it available on DVD?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 21, 2010, 10:57:08 PM
yes
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 22, 2010, 12:16:12 AM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!

If you have a blu-ray player, I would sugest Flight 666 on blu-ray.  The best concert video I own.
I was at the show that they took "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" from  ;D

As was I.  I paid a good amount for the VIP floor section on ebay, but it was well worth it and then made me realize I needed to join the fan club to pay face value for the tickets.  Which lead to me getting just as close to the stage for this past show at MSG.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 22, 2010, 04:03:29 AM
Am I the only one who can't stop watching The Final Frontier video?

Yes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 22, 2010, 07:39:03 AM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!

If you have a blu-ray player, I would sugest Flight 666 on blu-ray.  The best concert video I own.
I was at the show that they took "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" from  ;D

Hallowed Be Thy Name for me.  So I win.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on July 22, 2010, 07:46:00 AM
Full writing credits for TFF:

01. Satellite 15....The Final Frontier (Smith/Harris) (8:40)
02. El Dorado (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) (6:49)
03. Mother Of Mercy (Smith/Harris) (5:20)
04. Coming Home (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) (5:52)
05. The Alchemist (Gers/Harris/Dickinson) (4:29)
06. Isle Of Avalon (Smith/Harris) (9:06)
07. Starblind (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) (7:48)
08. The Talisman (Gers/Harris) (9:03)
09. The Man Who Would Be King (Murray/Harris) (8:28)
10. When The Wild Wind Blows (Harris) (10:59

Good to see 6 Smith co-credits.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 22, 2010, 08:46:19 AM
I really want Nicko to write a song  :metalol:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 22, 2010, 08:49:51 AM
I really want Nicko to write a song  :metalol:

He co-wrote New Frontier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 22, 2010, 09:02:37 AM
I really want Nicko to write a song  :metalol:

He co-wrote New Frontier.
Whoah, it seems you are correct. I did not know that!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 22, 2010, 01:13:45 PM
Nicko pretty much wrote the entire song. Smith just helped him a little bit with the guitar bits here and there. And Bruce changed some of the lyrics...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 22, 2010, 02:25:00 PM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!

If you have a blu-ray player, I would sugest Flight 666 on blu-ray.  The best concert video I own.
I was at the show that they took "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" from  ;D

Hallowed Be Thy Name for me.  So I win.
Number of the Beast, for me.  Yeah, pyro!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 22, 2010, 02:25:58 PM
I really want Nicko to write a song  :metalol:

He co-wrote New Frontier.
Whoah, it seems you are correct. I did not know that!  :metal
I always hated New Frontier...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 22, 2010, 02:37:58 PM
I'm still one of those Maiden fans who doesn't have any of their live DVDs, or any Maiden DVDs for that matter. I'm still pretty new to the band, despite being a fan since 2000.

When I get some money in, I'll buy Death On The Road. I'm really interested in seeing what Maiden looked like on their previous tours. I've got audio bootlegs, but that isn't enough!

If you have a blu-ray player, I would sugest Flight 666 on blu-ray.  The best concert video I own.
I was at the show that they took "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" from  ;D

Hallowed Be Thy Name for me.  So I win.
Number of the Beast, for me.  Yeah, pyro!
Mine's still better  :P

They play those two at every show on every tour (95% of the time), and that tour could quite possibly be the last time they ever play "ROTAM"...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 22, 2010, 06:31:55 PM
I really want Nicko to write a song  :metalol:

He co-wrote New Frontier.
Whoah, it seems you are correct. I did not know that!  :metal
I always hated New Frontier...

Does it come as any surprise I love New Frontier?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 22, 2010, 08:24:23 PM
Nick, your new name should be Back Asswards.   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 22, 2010, 09:32:10 PM
Am I the only one who can't stop watching The Final Frontier video?

Yes.

 :flame:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 23, 2010, 11:14:50 PM
https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/iron-maiden-the-final-frontier-review-track-by-track-264423#content (https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/iron-maiden-the-final-frontier-review-track-by-track-264423#content)

A new review for TFF.  Sounds really awesome.  I think the author compares certain songs to Rush, U2, and The Beatles.  Interesting bands to compare IM to.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 24, 2010, 05:23:53 AM
Whoa, that sounds interesting. Rush, U2 and The Beatles influences? Not a bad thing.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 24, 2010, 07:18:17 AM
That review seems almost too positive...I definitely liked the song descriptions, but all the fluff about how "revolutionary" it was made me iffy, especially when the descriptions didn't sound all THAT different from Maiden with a couple of exceptions.  That doesn't make me any less excited for this album though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 24, 2010, 06:38:43 PM
Pretty ordinary review IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 24, 2010, 06:56:14 PM
I really want Nicko to write a song  :metalol:

He co-wrote New Frontier.
Whoah, it seems you are correct. I did not know that!  :metal
I always hated New Frontier...

Does it come as any surprise I love New Frontier?
:|
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 24, 2010, 07:22:28 PM
Nicko pretty much wrote the entire song. Smith just helped him a little bit with the guitar bits here and there. And Bruce changed some of the lyrics...

I didn't think Nicko wrote that much. I thought it was basically the verse riff. The pre chorus is a carbon copy of Michael Kiske's New Horizons, also cowritten by Adrian.
New Horizons is an awesome tume BTW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqyVNs_KzxQ&feature=PlayList&p=3D5BC7032DC71816&playnext=1&index=12
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 24, 2010, 08:52:19 PM
I can't wait for this album to drop.  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 25, 2010, 05:52:24 AM
Nicko pretty much wrote the entire song. Smith just helped him a little bit with the guitar bits here and there. And Bruce changed some of the lyrics...

I didn't think Nicko wrote that much. I thought it was basically the verse riff. The pre chorus is a carbon copy of Michael Kiske's New Horizons, also cowritten by Adrian.
I remember watching Death on the road documentary, where Nicko spoke about New frontier. I'm pretty sure he said that he wrote a really good chunk of it, although I haven't seen the documentary in a while...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on July 25, 2010, 11:40:22 AM
So, has anyone else heard the Psycho Motel albums? I'm listening to Welcome to the World atm, and it's got a very grungy sort of vibe. Pretty cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 25, 2010, 12:45:40 PM
Psycho Motel is grunge done right, and both albums are FANTASTIC.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 26, 2010, 05:30:28 AM
Re-evaluating my list again:

1. Piece Of Mind
2. The Number Of The Beast
3. Powerslave
4. Somewhere In Time
5. Killers
6. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
7. Brave New World
8. The X Factor
9. Virtual XI
10.Fear Of The Dark
11.Iron Maiden
12.A Matter Of Life And Death
13.Dance Of Death
14.No Prayer For The Dying

I think this is a much more realistic list.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 26, 2010, 05:37:10 AM
So, has anyone else heard the Psycho Motel albums? I'm listening to Welcome to the World atm, and it's got a very grungy sort of vibe. Pretty cool.

Both albums are simply excellent.  State of Mind is a bit more raw, while WTTRW is more polished, yet both are essential. 

The song With You Again is the first Murray/Smith dual lead since 1988!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 26, 2010, 08:54:19 AM
Re-evaluating my list again:

1. Piece Of Mind
2. The Number Of The Beast
3. Powerslave
4. Somewhere In Time
5. Killers
6. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
7. Brave New World
8. The X Factor
9. Virtual XI
10.Fear Of The Dark
11.Iron Maiden
12.A Matter Of Life And Death
13.Dance Of Death
14.No Prayer For The Dying

I think this is a much more realistic list.
The S/t being #11 and Killers being #5 is just wrong.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 26, 2010, 10:17:27 AM
Re-evaluating my list again:

1. Piece Of Mind
2. The Number Of The Beast
3. Powerslave
4. Somewhere In Time
5. Killers
6. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
7. Brave New World
8. The X Factor
9. Virtual XI
10.Fear Of The Dark
11.Iron Maiden
12.A Matter Of Life And Death
13.Dance Of Death
14.No Prayer For The Dying

I think this is a much more realistic list.
The S/t being #11 and Killers being #5 is just wrong.

No, it's not. Killers is a classic. The S/T is a mediocre album...good for a debut, but pales in comparison to most of the other albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 26, 2010, 10:27:50 AM
No, it's not. Killers is a classic. The S/T is a mediocre album...good for a debut, but pales in comparison to most of the other albums.
I concur. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 26, 2010, 10:32:54 AM
No, it's not. Killers is a classic. The S/T is a mediocre album...good for a debut, but pales in comparison to most of the other albums.
I concur. 
Wait.... Prowler, Running Free, Phantom of the Opera, Transylvania, and Iron Maiden aren't classics?

Killers is kind of a bore. Wrathchild, Killers, Murders and Another Life are some cool tracks but the album isn't really that special. The S/t has the superior production and just flat out better riffing. Not to mention Di'anno sounds like he's talking on Killers instead of singing. On the S/t it sounds like he's actually into it, whereas on Killers he doesn't sound interested at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on July 26, 2010, 10:36:30 AM
No, it's not. Killers is a classic. The S/T is a mediocre album...good for a debut, but pales in comparison to most of the other albums.
I concur. 
Wait.... Prowler, Running Free, Phantom of the Opera, Transylvania, and Iron Maiden aren't classics?

Killers is kind of a bore. Wrathchild, Killers, Murders and Another Life are some cool tracks but the album isn't really that special. The S/t has the superior production and just flat out better riffing. Not to mention Di'anno sounds like he's talking on Killers instead of singing. On the S/t it sounds like he's actually into it, whereas on Killers he doesn't sound interested at all.
the S/T album is a great album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on July 26, 2010, 10:48:09 AM
IM is a cool album.  I just think Killers took it to another level.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 26, 2010, 10:53:00 AM
IM is a cool album.  I just think Killers took it to another level.
How so? Killers feels lifeless to me, with the exception of a few songs. The S/t had energy. Killers is just... there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 26, 2010, 10:57:41 AM
You guys are debating that, yet no-one has noticed that Fear of the Dark is higher than other albums. It's the worst album I own, let alone Maiden's worst.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 26, 2010, 11:08:57 AM
You guys are debating that, yet no-one has noticed that Fear of the Dark is higher than other albums. It's the worst album I own, let alone Maiden's worst.
Fear of the Dark is #13  for me personally. But he had it at #10, it wasn't like it was his #1 or anything. Its a really hit-and-miss album. Its got some of their best work, but also some of their absolute worst as well. To me its a conflicting album because there are times it feels like Iron Maiden isn't even trying anymore, but then you get to a moment where it blows your mind (Like the epic explosion in Afraid to Shoot Strangers at the end) and you wonder why they didn't try to make the other songs better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: UnutterableSquid on July 26, 2010, 11:09:50 AM
You guys are debating that, yet no-one has noticed that Fear of the Dark is higher than other albums. It's the worst album I own, let alone Maiden's worst.

I noticed that as well.

The fact that Fear of the Dark is higher than anything other than No Prayer is quite disturbing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 26, 2010, 11:14:22 AM
There's just no pleasing you people.  :tdwn

So...how should I reorganize my list, to please everyone?  :facepalm: I thought this was supposed to be personal opinion?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 26, 2010, 11:14:44 AM
Interesting that I seem to be the only one who noticed AMOLAD being ranked almost last...

As for FOTD, it IS a very mediocre album; but strangely, I seem to like the songs that get much flak by other Maiden fans, like Weekend Warrior, The Apparition, Childhood's End? and Wasting Love.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 26, 2010, 11:20:53 AM
Interesting that I seem to be the only one who noticed AMOLAD being ranked almost last...

As for FOTD, it IS a very mediocre album; but strangely, I seem to like the songs that get much flak by other Maiden fans, like Weekend Warrior, The Apparition, Childhood's End? and Wasting Love.
I love Childhood's End (Epic intro is epic) and Wasting Love honestly isn't a bad song.

And AMOLAD being last is  >:(
Its my #4, honestly. I love that album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 26, 2010, 11:37:19 AM
Childhood's End is highly underrated.


AMOLAD is awesome. See OP!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 26, 2010, 12:45:54 PM
AMOLAD is such an awesome album. I've been listening to it a lot today, and I was so emotionally moved by some of the lyrics. And Bruce sounds truly remarkable, especially on Lord of light.

 :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 26, 2010, 12:48:02 PM
AMOLAD is such an awesome album. I've been listening to it a lot today, and I was so emotionally moved by some of the lyrics. And Bruce sounds truly remarkable, especially on Lord of light.

 :metal
I know a lot of people hate it, but I LOVE Breeg. The way the main riff comes in is just so badass and Bruce's final "HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL" at the end is so awesome.

Really, I don't dislike any song on the album, but The Pilgrim might be the weakest one on there.

And anyone that doesn't like Nicko's drum solo's on The Longest Day has no soul.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 26, 2010, 12:57:46 PM
I know a lot of people hate it, but I LOVE Breeg.

How could anyone hate Breeg? That riff is so  :metal :metal :metal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 26, 2010, 01:00:11 PM
I know a lot of people hate it, but I LOVE Breeg.

How could anyone hate Breeg? That riff is so  :metal :metal :metal.
I've seen a lot of hate for it. Granted, it sounds like Maiden aping Black Sabbath. But since when is anyone aping Black Sabbath a bad thing?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 26, 2010, 01:27:29 PM
Breeg is probably my favorite on the album.  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Architeuthis on July 26, 2010, 02:12:56 PM
 I've always liked Maiden,but I never really got into them until recently. After seeing them in concert (with Dream Theater opening) I decided these guys are worthy!
 This may sound strange, but the first two cd's I bought are "Dance of Death" and "Brave New World" and I love em both, I can't get enough of either one of them!!  I think I like Dance Of Death slightly more, as the title track is awesome and Paschendale is freaking mindblowing. When they go back into the chorus after the jam session ( home, far away,from the war, a chance to live again) I get chills every time. It is so powerful!
 Can any of you recommend what album to buy next? I have Killers, Number of The beast, and Piece of mind on vinyl, but my record player doesn't work. I'm really liking the post 2000 era of Iron Maiden, but I know there is much more I need to hear. I can't believe they've gone over my head all these years!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 26, 2010, 02:22:27 PM
If you liked those two then you need to hear A Matter of Life and Death. If you like DT and Prog, then you'd probably like Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, seeing as it's their "proggiest" album. Also I'd get Powerslave and Somewhere in Time also, because they are just insanely amazing albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Architeuthis on July 26, 2010, 02:38:06 PM
Cool, I'll definately check those out. thanks for the heads up! :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 26, 2010, 02:51:00 PM
You should get them all, but maybe leave the 90s albums for some later days. Their first 7 records are ALL essential, so you can't go wrong with those. Also, you'll probably enjoy A Matter of life and death.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on July 27, 2010, 01:42:53 AM
Every Maiden album is essential...being a Maiden fan is expensive...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 28, 2010, 03:47:41 PM
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/7915012/Iron-Maiden-doing-it-their-own-way.html
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 28, 2010, 04:01:55 PM
Really cool article.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 28, 2010, 04:09:08 PM
Really cool article.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on July 28, 2010, 04:11:15 PM
Listening to the song Dance of Death right now

shit's so :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 28, 2010, 04:14:30 PM
Really cool article.  :tup

It actually doesn't say much. I should have read it before I linked it..

Although I was not aware that Blaze was a hair restoration pitchman! :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 28, 2010, 04:17:14 PM
Listening to the song Dance of Death right now

shit's so :metal
I love the acoustic sections of that song.

Can't wait for the new album.

19 DAYS AGH CAN'T WAIT AGH
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 28, 2010, 04:32:30 PM
I'll be buying it at a record store in Chicago as we'll be on vacation when it comes out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 28, 2010, 04:46:48 PM
Holy crap, only 19 days?!? :omg:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ConstantMotion on July 28, 2010, 10:19:37 PM
Holy crap, only 19 days?!? :omg:

I know, it's so close.  :hat

I'll be buying it from Itunes and also a hard copy at Borders, too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 28, 2010, 10:55:39 PM
I pre-ordered the deluxe CD on Amazon... hopefully it arrives day-of-release, although I'm told that seldom happens.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 29, 2010, 06:11:10 AM
Why am I not feeling excited about this release?  El Dorado was pretty average, I must say.  And the video for TFF was cheesier than Rhapsody of Fire on pizza.  I'm worried that this is going to be the weakest of the reunion albums...  I really hope I'm wrong.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 29, 2010, 06:23:30 AM
Why am I not feeling excited about this release?  El Dorado was pretty average, I must say.  And the video for TFF was cheesier than Rhapsody of Fire on pizza.  I'm worried that this is going to be the weakest of the reunion albums...  I really hope I'm wrong.

I tend to agree with you.  The last three I was stoked about and counting down the days.  At the moment, I'm not really excited at all, and that surprises me.  Hopefully the whole album will kick my ass back into place.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 29, 2010, 06:51:07 AM
After hearing some of the 30 second samples just now, I can officially say I'm excited about this album :caffeine:

https://www.full-metal-shop.de/p6-i5099964777221/the-final-frontier/index.html (https://www.full-metal-shop.de/p6-i5099964777221/the-final-frontier/index.html)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 29, 2010, 06:59:43 AM
Opinions just form the samples.

Satellite 15 reminded of the Imperial March or something.

Mother of Mercy sounded like a Bruce solo song, which is a good thing.

Coming Home sounded like a Bruce style song also.

About time we got something speedy with The Alchemist.  Sounds like Silver Wings.

Avalon is generic recycled Maiden.

Not much to judge for Starblind.

Is that the Talisman or The Legacy??

The Man Who Would Be King sounds quite atmospheric and fresh.  Looking forward to this one.

Dance of Death closes the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on July 29, 2010, 07:19:48 AM
Hm, I think I'm getting a bit excited now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 29, 2010, 07:42:09 AM
I love The Legacy, so a song that sounds like that is a-ok in my book!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 29, 2010, 07:51:47 AM
Starblind sounds like the worst one out of all of them.  Looking forward to The Alchemist, Mother of Mercy, The Man Who Would Be King, When the Wild Wind Blows, and Isle of Avalon.  Satellite 15 sounds cool, but The Final Frontier is one of the weakest Maiden openings.  Maybe the edit took out some key parts or something.  Still looking forward to it, but theres a possibility it will be the weakest of the reunion albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 29, 2010, 07:55:49 AM
AMOLAD was a grower album for me, maybe this one will be the same.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 29, 2010, 08:57:59 AM
I loved TFF and El Dorado, but the samples ain't that promising. Some of them sound like Dickinson's solo stuff. The last two tracks could be good, and I'm looking forward to The Alchemist, since it's probably the fastest Iron Maiden song since Man on the edge.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 30, 2010, 06:10:03 AM
Some of them sound like Dickinson's solo stuff.
..and the problem with that would be..?  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 30, 2010, 06:24:03 AM
Really with the length of the songs, it's impossible to get a proper judgement from 30 second clips.  As it has been stated before, it does give me a big BD solo feel, which really isn't a bad thing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bodiesinflight on July 30, 2010, 09:04:38 AM
Seeing Maiden for the first time on Sunday   :yarr
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 30, 2010, 09:15:23 AM
Bastard! I would be going too were it not for the fact that the rest of the lineup is terrible. How could you make a festival with Maiden headlining only have 3 or 4 bands I'd enjoy for the whole weekend? Bah!

I have seen them every tour since Dance of Death though... :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bodiesinflight on July 30, 2010, 09:29:41 AM
The lineup on the smaller stages is awesome...ASIWYFA, 65daysofstatic, FFAF, Converge, October File, Kylesa, etc, etc

Mainstages are a bit naff though.

I'm going for free as well  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 30, 2010, 10:38:19 AM
I'm so jealous of Europe and all their festivals... you have Download with AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, Aerosmith, Them Crooked Vultures, Megadeth, Stone Temple Pilots, and more, Sonisphere with Iron Maiden, Alice In Chains, Slayer, Anthrax, and Mötley Crüe, and then Wacken, and all your other awesome cum-inducing festival lineups.  :tdwn

What do we get, Ozzfest? Oh wait, that's going to Europe as well, even though the lineup could be much better (it's still good enough for me to go though).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 31, 2010, 03:22:11 PM
I've been reevaluating my Maiden album rankings, and think that, even though Powerslave has their best song in the title track, Somewhere in Time just might be a better album overall.  Like I've said earlier, no Maiden album is perfect, but those two are really close to being the best, based on a good song-to-bad song ratio.

So, updated:
1. Somewhere in Time/Powerslave
2. A Matter of Life and Death
3. Dance of Death
4. Piece of Mind
5. The Number of the Beast
6. Brave New World
7. Iron Maiden
8. Killers
9. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
10. Fear of the Dark
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 31, 2010, 04:55:04 PM
I never really get the Somewhere in Time love  :\

I really, really hate the production on it. I don't mind synths, but it feels like they are just randomly thrown in there without considering how it would sound.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on July 31, 2010, 05:34:41 PM
That seems odd for someone who likes SSOASS.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 31, 2010, 05:52:50 PM
I don't gush over it, but it's a great album :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 31, 2010, 05:56:47 PM
When SiT came out I thought it was their best album. But I've found it hasn't aged for me very well, except for the title track which is a Maiden Top 5 for me.
It's the exact opposite for Powerslave, which I didn't really care for in 1985, but I love it now!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on July 31, 2010, 06:16:51 PM
I've been reevaluating my Maiden album rankings, and think that, even though Powerslave has their best song in the title track, Somewhere in Time just might be a better album overall.  Like I've said earlier, no Maiden album is perfect, but those two are really close to being the best, based on a good song-to-bad song ratio.

So, updated:
1. Somewhere in Time/Powerslave
2. A Matter of Life and Death
3. Dance of Death
4. Piece of Mind
5. The Number of the Beast
6. Brave New World
7. Iron Maiden
8. Killers
9. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
10. Fear of the Dark

how could you put killers above seventh son?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 31, 2010, 06:20:18 PM
I like Killers, but it's nothing special. In my eyes, Iron Maiden is far, far superior.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on July 31, 2010, 06:21:19 PM
I like Killers, but it's nothing special. In my eyes, Iron Maiden is far, far superior.
definitely far superior.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 31, 2010, 06:47:41 PM
That seems odd for someone who likes SSOASS.
Not really. On Somewhere in Time they seem to be randomly thrown around. In SSOASS its a lot more subtle. They're used, but I don't particularly take note of it. It adds to the experience, instead of taking away from it. If I'm deliberately noticing the intrusion of the synths on something like Iron Maiden, they're doing it wrong. I don't mind them in other types of music, but how its done on SiT irritates me to no end. It would be a lot better if the synths had more subtlety to them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 31, 2010, 09:02:39 PM
Funny, I feel the exact the opposite as you do.

And I listened to AMOLAD again today.  I think I may have a three-way tie for best Maiden album now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 31, 2010, 09:03:33 PM
I think I may have a three-way
Count me in :eyebrows:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 31, 2010, 09:11:42 PM
Have you even reached puberty yet?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on July 31, 2010, 09:12:25 PM
He's like 12, hence why he still likes Metallica.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on July 31, 2010, 09:13:11 PM
Have you even reached puberty yet?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on July 31, 2010, 09:15:25 PM
Have you even reached puberty yet?
Why don't you ask your mothers?

He's like 12, hence why he still likes Metallica.
:millahhhh I barely ever listen to them anymore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on July 31, 2010, 09:25:52 PM
Funny, I feel the exact the opposite as you do.

And I listened to AMOLAD again today.  I think I may have a three-way tie for best Maiden album now.
I guess that's why they call them opinions.

AMOLAD is #4 for me personally. But its still a 10/10 record for me, personally.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bodiesinflight on August 02, 2010, 07:34:54 AM
Well Maiden ruled last night.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 02, 2010, 12:31:45 PM
Heard through the samples. My impressions:

Satellite 15: Sounds immense! The edited version of the final frontier in the video sounded kind of dull, but the little taste of the intro left me in shivers. Can't wait!
El Dorado: Heard it before offcourse, and loved it.
Mother of mercy: Like someone said, it sounds like a Bruce-song, but still im really looking forward to it. Sounds like its going to be killer.
Coming home: Sounds like it could be a really good single. Still very Bruce-ish, but sounds good!
The Alchemist: Very uptempo, and very Maiden-ish. Didn't leave me with anything special, but sounds like it can be a really good rocker!
Isle of Avalon: Now this sounds very promising! Love the little sound-effects, and the creepy clean-guitar-riff in major really left me with butterflies. Can't wait to hear how this song evolves!
Starblind: Sounds good. Very up-tempo, and very Maiden-ish. Still it feels more modern-sounding. Even though it didn't really leave me with anything, im looking forward to hearing how the whole song sounds like.
The Talisman: Well.... OK? People mentioned The Legacy, and..hell.. it's the same goddamned chords! Maiden have reused the same chords over and over, but The Legacy was kind of unique. Im hoping that this will kind of be The Legacy pt 2 or something, because this sounds way to similar..
The Man who would be King: Sounds promising. It's pretty hard to judge anything from these slow intros, because Maiden have done tons of them!
When the Wild Wind Blows: Sounds very good! Can't wait to hear this one. The chords and the melody is really nothing special, but it sounds very Maiden-like, and even though that doesnt mean "unique" in any way, it sound very promising!

So my impression from these little teasers are very positive. Nothing too unique, except for maybe Satellite 15 and Isle of Avalon, but the clips made me happy, and i cant wait for the album!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 02, 2010, 08:14:40 PM
I've finally come around to liking Maiden. I was going to buy the album out of my tremendous respect for them but I'm actually excited about it now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 02, 2010, 08:16:41 PM
:birch:

Do you have any of their material?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 02, 2010, 11:28:08 PM
I have the entire discography on shuffle.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on August 02, 2010, 11:38:38 PM
Yay... More slow intros......
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on August 03, 2010, 05:54:53 AM
Wonder what "when the wild wind blows" is about?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on August 03, 2010, 06:45:53 AM
I have the entire discography on shuffle.

Did you pay for it?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 03, 2010, 06:46:21 AM
Wonder what "when the wild wind blows" is about?
Is that sarcasm or have you not heard of the book?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 03, 2010, 07:43:54 AM
13 days left.... UGH
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 03, 2010, 07:46:22 AM
Wow, where the hell does the time go??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on August 03, 2010, 02:23:26 PM
Wonder what "when the wild wind blows" is about?
Is that sarcasm or have you not heard of the book?
Which one? It doesn't show up on Amazon.

You don't mean the Raymond Briggs film "When the wind blows" about Britainn being bombed by the Russians?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 03, 2010, 02:49:33 PM
Damn this thread gets hard to keep up with. Rather than try to respond to everything from the last few pages, I guess I'll just post my album rankings for now:

1. Powerslave
2. Brave New World
3. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
4. The Number of the Beast
5. A Matter of Life and Death/
-. Dance of Death (tied)
7. Somewhere in Time
8. Virtual XI
9. Fear of the Dark
10. No Prayer for the Dying
11. Piece of Mind
12. Iron Maiden
13. The X Factor
14. Killers
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2010, 03:42:37 PM
Ariich,that is as low as I have ever seen POM ranked. Why so low?

And that is as high as I have ever seen VXI ranked!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2010, 03:46:27 PM
Ariich,that is as low as I have ever seen POM ranked. Why so low?

And that is as high as I have ever seen VXI ranked!

I don't know about you TAC but POM is my favorite Maiden cd of all time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2010, 03:52:18 PM
King, my fave is NOB but I have a 3 way tie for 2nd between AMOLAD-7th Son-POM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 03, 2010, 03:55:15 PM
Ariich,that is as low as I have ever seen POM ranked. Why so low?
I've just never found it that interesting, can't really put my finger on why though. The good songs from it (Where Eagles Dare, Flight of Icarus and of course The Tropper) are really great, some of Maiden's best, but most of the rest just do very little for me and bring the overall album down.

Quote
And that is as high as I have ever seen VXI ranked!
:lol Yeah I seem to like it more than most people.

Regarding both of the above, I should probably point out that everything from #7 to #13 are pretty close to each other.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2010, 03:56:14 PM
King, my fave is NOB but I have a 3 way tie for 2nd between AMOLAD-7th Son-POM.

Man, I wore the cassette of POM and destroyed the album at home then got the cd only to get the remaster.  Also the Tour kicked ass.  Thank god my parents let me go at such an early age.

If my memory serves me Ace opened up on the 7th son tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2010, 04:02:59 PM
 King, :facepalm:

You were 20 years old during the 7th Son tour!

Parents... :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2010, 04:05:38 PM
King, :facepalm:

You were 20 years old during the 7th Son tour!

Parents... :lol

No! POM tour! :lol :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2010, 04:06:21 PM
King..sorry just reread your post. I confused your parents comment with 7th Son :facepalm:

I also thank my folks for letting me see the POM tour. I was 14!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 03, 2010, 04:09:48 PM
King..sorry just reread your post. I confused your parents comment with 7th Son :facepalm:

I also thank my folks for letting me see the POM tour. I was 14!

Well in truth, I still lived under their roof and at least I let them know where I was going and not to wait up. ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2010, 04:26:55 PM
Same here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 03, 2010, 09:10:31 PM
I have the entire discography on shuffle.

Did you pay for it?
I figured someone would ask that. I torrent then I either buy the album or delete it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 03, 2010, 09:42:53 PM
I also thank my folks for letting me see the POM tour. I was 14!
That was the last concert I was deemed too young to see.  Caught AC/DC only a month or two later.  Shame too, as I'm hugely fond of both Saxon and Fastway, as well. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 03, 2010, 10:09:00 PM
My first concert was when I was thirteen in eighth grade... Maiden on the Somewhere Back In Time Tour :birch:

Freshman year I saw AC/DC and Metallica, and since then I've been going to every concert I can. My stepdad asked me if I wanted to see IM, at that point I was a fan, but not enough to know that they were touring, so I was never 'too young,' because my first one was because of my stepdad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: moffatt on August 04, 2010, 03:59:14 AM
Saw Maiden on Sunday night at sonisphere festival. Set was epic. Performance was epic. Crowd was epic. Bruce was epic. That is all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 04, 2010, 11:18:54 AM
:birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on August 04, 2010, 09:08:32 PM
I saw Maiden in Tinley Park. First time seeing them. Holy hell was it an awesome show. Even the songs I wasn't fond of were great live (No More Lies!). DT was great as well, in fact, seeing them made me really want to see them headline (something I've never done).

1. Powerslave
2. Somewhere in Time
3. A Matter of Life and Death
4. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
5. Number of the Beast
6. Brave New World
7. Iron Maiden
8. Piece of Mind
9. Killers
10. Dance of Death
11. Fear of the Dark
12. No Prayer for the Dying

I didn't rank the Blaze albums because I'm not as familiar with them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 04, 2010, 09:18:24 PM
So I tried listening to some Blaze songs again after seeing praise for the X Factor.  I'm sorry but that guy is worse than Paul Di'Anno.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 04, 2010, 11:06:51 PM
So I tried listening to some Blaze songs again after seeing praise for the X Factor.  I'm sorry but that guy is worse than Paul Di'Anno.

Yes, but Paul Dianno was awesome for those 2 albums...Blaze was definitely alright, nothing spectacular though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on August 05, 2010, 09:45:39 AM
you know i got turned off from iron maiden a bit after the crowd in msg. what a lame following that was.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 05, 2010, 10:52:22 AM
https://www.thefinalfrontiergame.com/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 05, 2010, 11:09:32 AM
I suck at this game :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on August 06, 2010, 01:46:15 PM
So I tried listening to some Blaze songs again after seeing praise for the X Factor.  I'm sorry but that guy is worse than Paul Di'Anno.

Yes, but Paul Dianno was awesome for those 2 albums...Blaze was definitely alright, nothing spectacular though.

This is the only clip I Can find off his new album played live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1t0pQXrPlA&feature=related
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 06, 2010, 03:17:42 PM
Derek Riggs seems to have put much of his Maiden portfolio back online.  Now, as well as the high quality masters, he's included notes about each one that are thus far quite interesting.  He seemed to grow rather tired of Eddie and the management's increasing interference. 

https://www.derekriggs.com/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 07, 2010, 05:21:12 AM
Wow, that was really interesting. He's the only guy i've heard not really getting along with Rod Smallwood. Maiden sounds like complete wankers when he's tallking about them  :P
Cool little detail in the Flight 666 artwork, where Bruce is playing with the Accident of Birth-puppet. I never noticed that before. Cool!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 07, 2010, 05:36:58 AM
So I tried listening to some Blaze songs again after seeing praise for the X Factor.  I'm sorry but that guy is worse than Paul Di'Anno.

Yes, but Paul Dianno was awesome for those 2 albums...Blaze was definitely alright, nothing spectacular though.

This is the only clip I Can find off his new album played live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1t0pQXrPlA&feature=related

That's a good performance considering the shitty sound and pa setup.  Very raw, 3 amps, a drumkit and vocals.  Blaze sounded great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 07, 2010, 06:21:39 AM
9. Fear of the Dark
10. No Prayer for the Dying
11. Piece of Mind
12. Iron Maiden
13. The X Factor

This looks weird...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 08, 2010, 11:20:12 AM
Iron Maiden's plane crashed at a Finish airport today. During a storm both engines where destroyed, and a landing wheel broke. None of the bandmembers was hurt, and got safely to the festival they are playing (i don't even know if they where inside the plane when it happened). However, because of the bad weather it's not sure if the gig will happen.
Article (in Norwegian) https://www.dagbladet.no/2010/08/08/kultur/musikk/festival/iron_maiden/flyulykke/12878690/ (https://www.dagbladet.no/2010/08/08/kultur/musikk/festival/iron_maiden/flyulykke/12878690/)

Edit: It seems the plane was only a plane to transport crew/gear, so none of the band members where in it. The article doesn't mention anybody getting hurt.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on August 08, 2010, 12:11:51 PM
Thank god no people got hurt!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 08, 2010, 12:25:57 PM
EVERYONE SURVIVED! HUH!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 08, 2010, 01:49:28 PM
The first few seconds of reading that post were terrifying.

It's good to hear that everyone was okay.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 08, 2010, 02:06:20 PM
Found out the plane was actually parked on the ground when it happened. A tornado blew the wheel off, causing the engines to break when the plane tipped over.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 08, 2010, 02:14:33 PM
The first few seconds of reading that post were terrifying.

It's good to hear that everyone was okay.

This.  Jesus, I nearly had a heart attack.  Good to hear no one was hurt except for some wallets.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 08, 2010, 02:28:52 PM
The Finnish fans can rest as well. The show will go on as normal, maybe a bit delayed, but they will definitely play tonight :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on August 08, 2010, 03:45:45 PM
NEVER EVER GIVE ME SUCH A FRIGHT ANYMORE!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 08, 2010, 05:27:40 PM
I was calm when reading it because I read this before seeing the news:
NEVER EVER GIVE ME SUCH A FRIGHT ANYMORE!!!
, so I knew it wasn't urgent.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 09, 2010, 07:15:25 AM
The Finnish fans can rest as well. The show will go on as normal, maybe a bit delayed, but they will definitely play tonight :)

The stage must've been a bit wet still...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEV7eo0N0w&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEV7eo0N0w&feature=player_embedded)

:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 09, 2010, 07:33:02 AM
A week left until the release of the new album :dangerwillrobinson:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on August 09, 2010, 10:26:20 AM
A week left until the release of the new album :dangerwillrobinson:
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 09, 2010, 10:53:55 AM
Which reminds me that I need to order it pretty soon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 09, 2010, 10:54:50 AM
Damn, I had completely forgotten it was this close! :caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 09, 2010, 11:16:42 AM
The Finnish fans can rest as well. The show will go on as normal, maybe a bit delayed, but they will definitely play tonight :)

The stage must've been a bit wet still...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEV7eo0N0w&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEV7eo0N0w&feature=player_embedded)

:lol
:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 09, 2010, 01:03:25 PM
Ouch. He didn't even start singing.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on August 09, 2010, 01:41:57 PM
hahahah he needs a colbert wrist strong bracelet for that effort.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 09, 2010, 02:12:16 PM
A week left until the release of the new album :dangerwillrobinson:
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
:birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: is more like it
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on August 09, 2010, 02:36:37 PM
A week left until the release of the new album :dangerwillrobinson:
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
:birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: :birch: is more like it
:birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch: :birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch::birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 09, 2010, 06:01:09 PM
New album is sweet  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on August 09, 2010, 06:05:41 PM
Oh I know



:caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 09, 2010, 06:07:07 PM
Good for you. You can haz cookie.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 09, 2010, 06:14:25 PM
:2metal:

Wasn't expecting it to be so prog. Loving it so far! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 09, 2010, 06:17:06 PM
2 complaints:

1.Mother of Mercy should have been the first single instead of El Dorado.
2. The quality doesn't seem that good but it could just be the actual uploader's fault.

Either way, can't wait to buy it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 09, 2010, 06:21:38 PM
You dirty downloaders you :tdwn
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: BRGM on August 09, 2010, 06:22:08 PM
To Tame a Land is a lame song
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 09, 2010, 06:22:28 PM
It's a perfectly fine thing if you buy the album, which I fully intend to do.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 09, 2010, 06:23:05 PM
To Tame a Land is a lame song
You forgot sarcasm green there

It's a perfectly fine thing if you buy the album, which I fully intend to do.
But then I feel left our for two weeks :sadpanda:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 09, 2010, 06:34:17 PM
I've already paid for it when I pre-ordered months ago. You guys are not going to be disappointed by this album. I was expecting something different, but this still took me by surprise. Plus Adrian is slaying on this album. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 09, 2010, 06:44:09 PM
Will be listening later tonight :metal

I hope it's good. Please be good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 09, 2010, 06:44:54 PM
Listening now.  Satellite 15 is kicking my ass right now.
EDIT: I will update this post with my song-by-song, first listen thoughts:

Satellite 15...The Final Frontier: Satellite 15 is one of the coolest things the band have ever done.  Best opening since The Wicker Man.  The Final Frontier falls short compared to the past three album openers, though the solos are good.  Wish they had been split into two tracks.  3/5 total.
El Dorado: Still as awesome as it was when it was released.  Which is very awesome. 5/5
Mother of Mercy: Very dark sounding, but doesn't sound like anything really special. 3/5
Coming Home: Starts with a cool, sorta groovy riff, very ballady.  Funny how Maiden are writing rock ballads like this and "Journeyman" twenty-five years after their heyday.  Very good, begs to be played live. 4/5
The Alchemist: Very old-school Maiden.  Sounds like it could have come off Piece of Mind or maybe Killers.  4/5
Isle of Avalon: The whole 2 minute+ intro makes you beg for a heavy kind of catharsis, the way ROBB or BTATS might.  Instead we get soaring vocals with some great, if not super heavy, riffing and an awesome section in the middle like the creamy goodness in a hostess cup cake.  4/5
Starblind: Reminds me a lot of AMOLAD the way the song is structured.  Possibly my favorite so far, but it will take a few more listens the way El Dorado has like 20+ listens for me right now before I can figure it out.  Chock full of some of their best riffs. 5/5
The Talisman: Intro sounds kinda like the Legacy...kinda wished Janick brought out some of that arabic influence he was into like he did in "The Pilgrim."  And then the song gets going.  No slow marching or epic, sinister riffs like The Legacy, no, this one decides to grab you by the balls after the so-so intro.  4/5
The Man Who Would Be King: Sounds like it could be on Brave New World.  Not too sure what to think of it other than that, but its certainly not a bad song.  The instrumental section starting around 4:00 owns your face. 3.5/5
When the Wild Wind Blows: Here it is...the big one!  Beginning sounds very celtic like "Dance of Death."  Very happy-sounding for a song about the apocalypse.  Gets incredibly epic and proggy later on.  4/5.

Overall, its a very good album, and up there with the best Maiden albums, but it definitely needs more listens.  There is a lot to digest.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 09, 2010, 07:01:35 PM
I think The Talisman is my favourite so far, after a first listen. :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 09, 2010, 07:10:54 PM
A bit disappointed at the lack of heaviness.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Elsydeon on August 09, 2010, 07:21:21 PM
I feel like the album just keeps getting better after every song. So far I'm at the end of starblind.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 09, 2010, 07:22:20 PM
This album kicks fuckin ass. I really like "The Alchemist"

DTF will love "Isle of Avalon" and SDN is correct about "Starblind"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 09, 2010, 08:02:32 PM
I kinda agree with DEN, I was kind of expecting a few more heavier moments like *those* riffs in "Paschendale" and "Brighter Than a Thousand Suns," so I'm disappointed in that regard, but I didn't really dislike anything I heard except maybe MoM and TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 09, 2010, 08:03:40 PM
I liked Mother of Mercy...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Elsydeon on August 09, 2010, 08:07:13 PM
I just finished my first listen of this album. I loved the album, I might rank it higher than AMOLAD (which I loved btw). So many great songs here, I never was a big fan of el dorado so I was a little scared of what else the album offered. But I'm happy with it, a day one purchase for me!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 09, 2010, 08:10:38 PM
I actually purchase this one myself. Excellent album. Still one more song to go.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 09, 2010, 08:16:06 PM
Just started thinking about what songs from this album they'll bring out on tour.  I can see two scenarios happening:

1. Play the whole album.  Its certainly strong enough for that possibility, not as strong as AMOLAD, though, IMO.

2. These songs get played:
Satellite 15...The Final Frontier
El Dorado
Coming Home
The Alchemist
The Talisman
Where the Wild Wind Blows
Probably Isle of Avalon too.  Probably not Starblind, because, like The Thin Line Between Love and Hate and BTATS, Maiden just doesn't want to play some of my favorite songs from the new albums.  Its all a personal conspiracy against me in case I ever find myself at a Maiden show.

Now, brb, mocking up a possible setlist, because I think its fun.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 09, 2010, 08:19:25 PM
Holy shit "Where the Wild Wind Blows" is awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on August 09, 2010, 08:34:25 PM
Wow, this rolled right up. I completely forgot it was coming out so soon. Can't wait!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 09, 2010, 08:37:07 PM
Despite all of the awsomeness, I can still say that Seventh Son is still safely at the top. I can't really give it an exact placement after 1 listen, but it might make top 5.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 09, 2010, 08:43:32 PM
I'm in love with this album. The part where Bruce yells "I'm a soldier of war!" in Mother of Mercy gets me pumped every time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 09, 2010, 10:07:18 PM
The chorus to "Mother of Mercy" is so badass.

Also extremely glad that they have finally kicked the repeating chorus syndrome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 10, 2010, 04:05:52 AM
El Dorado left me nervous, but all seems good from the reactions of you guys.  :tup

I will personally wait until I purchase the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 10, 2010, 05:33:38 AM
Exactly the same for me wolf, the reactions are really promising. :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 10, 2010, 05:34:53 AM
I gave it a quick listen when I was home for lunch earlier today. As usual it will take many listens before it sinks in (it's not as immediate as their 80s stuff) but it sounds promising.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 10, 2010, 05:42:09 AM
Exactly the same for me wolf, the reactions are really promising. :D

Yeah man.  Better than I expected actually.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 10, 2010, 06:16:20 AM
Also extremely glad that they have finally kicked the repeating chorus syndrome.

Yeah, thats something I noticed (except for TFF) too!  Thank (the greater good of) God.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 10, 2010, 06:17:01 AM
Also extremely glad that they have finally kicked the repeating chorus syndrome.

Yeah, thats something I noticed (except for TFF) too!  Thank (the greater good of) God.

Oh, the irony.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 10, 2010, 06:19:05 AM
Also extremely glad that they have finally kicked the repeating chorus syndrome.

Yeah, thats something I noticed (except for TFF) too!  Thank (the greater good of) God.

Oh, the irony.

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 10, 2010, 06:22:54 AM
olololol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 10, 2010, 07:39:29 AM
Another thing to be thankful for: no overused soft intros/outros.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 10, 2010, 11:27:10 AM
Honestly, I find El Dorado the weakest on the album, and The Final Frontier is second weakest. Anyone who was left skeptical after hearing the singles need not worry. The Man Who Would Be King and The Talisman are my favourites, closely followed by When the Wild Wind Blows and Starblind. I can see WTWWB quickly becoming a live favourite in the same vein as Fear of the Dark, having very catchy melodies that a crowd of 10 000 or even 5 drunks would enjoy singing along. The Alchemist is extremely fun and has the feel of The Pilgrim mixed with someone off of Killers. Mother of Mercy has a great evil chorus. Coming Home is a nice ballad, more intricate than Out of the Shadows. Isle of Avalon I'm still working my way into.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on August 10, 2010, 11:27:56 AM
So this is a really dumb question and I swear I tried to find the answer somewhere but couldn't. What bonus content is included on the 'mission edition?'
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 10, 2010, 11:44:46 AM
https://www.ironmaiden.com/thefinalfrontier/


"The Limited Collectors 'MISSION EDITION' comes in a unique CD case and includes access to bonus content including the Director's Cut of this new video, filmed band 'Mission Debrief' interview footage, wallpapers, photos and the exclusive game 'Mission II: Rescue & Revenge'"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on August 10, 2010, 11:58:54 AM
F***ing small print  >:(


 :-[ :-[
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 10, 2010, 12:16:52 PM
Another thing to be thankful for: no overused soft intros/outros.

Really?  There are tons of those on this album.  Not as many as AMOLAD, but still.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 10, 2010, 12:23:49 PM
I often like their soft intros/outros. They add nice contrast and often build up and hit hard when the heavy part comes in. Fear of the Dark, Dance of Death, and Paschendale are perfect examples of this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on August 10, 2010, 01:06:47 PM
I'd rather not have every newer Maiden song sound exactly the same.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 10, 2010, 01:13:42 PM
Good news!  They don't!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 10, 2010, 01:17:06 PM
First listen done, and...wow.. I think i love it more than AMOLAD, and i freggin' loved that one!
Not a single weak track as far as im concerned, and the highlights are actually hard to choose, because there are so many!
The alchemist and The man who would be king are probably my lesser favorites, besides the two everybody already have heard, but those tracks are killer as well! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 10, 2010, 02:34:30 PM
It'll take a few more listens before I can form a solid opinion of the album, but for first impressions, I liked it. It may very well be in contention for best post-reunion album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 10, 2010, 02:36:23 PM
It'll take a few more listens before I can form a solid opinion of the album, but for first impressions, I liked it. It may very well be in contention for best post-reunion album.

Agreed. This is at least equal to Brave New World, even if it isn't greater.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 10, 2010, 03:09:09 PM
Just have to break in and say: Holy shit the chorus in Mothers of Mercy rocks!!! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 10, 2010, 03:17:28 PM
Another thing to be thankful for: no overused soft intros/outros.

Really?  There are tons of those on this album.  Not as many as AMOLAD, but still.

I meant that there's a repeating soft intro/outro where they're the same.  They were so overused on AMOLAD.  They were on 6 tracks (These Colours Don't Run, BTATS, The Longest Day, ROBB, FTGGOG, and The Legacy) as opposed to solely When the Wild Wind Blows on the new album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 10, 2010, 05:49:35 PM
The lyrics for "When the Wild Wind Blows" are undoubtedly the bleakest of Maiden's career.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 11, 2010, 06:14:10 PM
Watching Flight 666 documentary :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 11, 2010, 06:28:36 PM
:birch:

I was at the show that "The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" was recorded at!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 11, 2010, 06:38:14 PM
Really? That's awesome!

I'll tell you if I see you  :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 11, 2010, 06:39:53 PM
I was in the upper deck on the stage right side of the arena, so chances are slim :laugh:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 11, 2010, 06:41:26 PM
Did I mention...

ITS A BLURAY RIP

HELL YES
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 12, 2010, 02:40:04 PM
The Blu-Ray of Flight 666 is a gift from the metal gods.  Such an awesome thing and it was only 15 bucks. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faemir on August 12, 2010, 04:13:29 PM
Just though i'd post this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkGEaMin3dI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 12, 2010, 04:29:06 PM
WooHooo!!!!  The Final Frontier is released today in Australia!!!!!  :metal

Hopefully I can take an hour off work to go pick it up.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2010, 06:49:00 PM
If all goes well it looks like I'll have my copy of the new album on Saturday. :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2010, 06:49:47 PM
Loving H's solo over the 7/8 section in Isle of Avalon.  Feels like Alexander the Great.  Awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on August 12, 2010, 06:52:15 PM
I sampled some of the new songs. Can't say I enjoyed what I heard. :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2010, 06:55:05 PM
Yeah I wasn't too impressed at first but after a proper listen I can say its rather good.  Haven't listened to the last two songs yet though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 12, 2010, 07:10:15 PM
Yeah I wasn't too impressed at first but after a proper listen I can say its rather good.  Haven't listened to the last two songs yet though.


they're pretty much the best 2, so if you already think it's rather good...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2010, 09:33:22 PM
Yeah I wasn't too impressed at first but after a proper listen I can say its rather good.  Haven't listened to the last two songs yet though.


they're pretty much the best 2, so if you already think it's rather good...

Ha!  I was just about to post about how awesome TMWWBK is.  The solo section: :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 12, 2010, 09:40:08 PM
TMWWBK is actually my least favorite epic on the album.  Just above TFF and MoM at the bottom.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2010, 09:47:19 PM
MoM is good, though the chorus gets a little grating.  I know it gets mentioned a lot here, but its the only Maiden song where the whole repetitive chorus things gets to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 12, 2010, 09:53:18 PM
It gets to you more than "No More Lies?"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2010, 09:58:47 PM
Well, I pretty much just dislike NML as a whole.  The chorus isn't particularly annoying.  I think with MoM the chorus is bad because its in Bruce's higher register and gets pretty whiny to my ears.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 12, 2010, 11:44:20 PM
I love No More Lies!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2010, 11:45:52 PM
No More Pies
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on August 13, 2010, 03:25:07 AM
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1302623/Iron-Maiden-return-After-35-years-STILL-renegades-rock.html
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on August 13, 2010, 05:38:14 AM
Quote
If we moulded ourselves to fit the tabloid and TV world, people would suddenly be interested in something stupid we did when we were drunk. That’s meaningless rubbish.

LOL

I am interested in the stupid things they do when they're drunk!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on August 13, 2010, 05:58:27 AM
I love Bruce Dickinson interviews.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: erik16 on August 13, 2010, 10:00:33 AM
I dig Starblind and Talisman a lot, I enjoy Isle of Avalon and TMWWBK, I also like WTWWB but not as much as the other fans seem to. Coming Home is good as well. I just myself enjoying the longer songs a lot more. I think Adrian is the man of the album. Janick and Dave have also contributed two very good tracks. Going to buy the album when it comes out and when I have the money.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 13, 2010, 04:53:44 PM
MY first impression of TFF is that it sounds like all of the leftovers from the last three albums.  It's all of the Wildest Dreams and Different Worlds without the masterpieces like Paschendale or DoD.  I've only listened to it once, so it'll probably grow on me somewhat, but there hasn't been anything that really grabbed me by the balls like AMoLaD. 

The real highlight thus far is when WtWWB gets heavy, about 7 minutes in.  That was the only time it really made me go FUCK YEAH!.

I also noticed that Satellite 15 reminds me a lot of old-skool Anthrax, circa Persistence of Time.  And interestingly, as the second part of it, I like TFF much better than when it was only a standalone track. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on August 13, 2010, 05:36:19 PM
Okey, almost finished with my first listen (bought the album earlier today)... and i'm not quite sure what to think.
It didn't start out that WOW imo, but it has gotten better.. i'm now at The Man Who Would Be King, and the second half of the album has been better then the first half IMO.
Overall i haven't found a song yet that's <3 at first listen, but normally albums take time to grow on me, and i'm pretty sure i will change my mind about it after a few plays. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 13, 2010, 05:38:39 PM
Going to buy it today!!!!!!!  :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: metalandi on August 14, 2010, 04:28:10 AM
does anyone else hear actually dream theater influences on this album? the progressive aspect is very interesting. while i'm not too best friends with the vocals and some of the riffing, the breaks and solo stuff realyl stand sout imo. definitely a lot of stuff maiden hasnt done before.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 14, 2010, 04:34:06 AM
Yeah. I wouldn't exactly call them "Dream Theater" influences, because there are a lot fo prog-metal bands that play in odd time signatures, but there are definitely a few moments in the longer songs that are proggy and that Maiden hasn't done before. I, personally, think they're awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 14, 2010, 05:10:20 AM
I'd say there are some Genesis, King Crimson and Rush influences, but certainly not Dream Theater ones.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 14, 2010, 05:16:13 AM
Now playing it for the first time.

NP: Satellite 15.

Amazing original intro!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 14, 2010, 05:46:38 AM
The Alchemist kicks some serious ass!!!  Janick has done well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 14, 2010, 10:36:58 AM
I'll be waiting got my special edition to come in the mail from Amazon... hopefully I get it on release day!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 14, 2010, 11:03:07 AM
A kind hello to all my American Iron Maiden fans.

(https://www.nickeh.com/images/MaidenNew.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 14, 2010, 11:05:59 AM
:getoffmylawn:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 14, 2010, 11:12:35 AM
:getoffmylawn:
+100
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 14, 2010, 02:01:09 PM
The Alchemist is my favourite so far :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on August 14, 2010, 02:14:05 PM
I've dabbled through TFF. I'm pretty indifferent so far!

At times I was like, "This is amazing!" At other times, "Wow, this sounds incredibly mediocre." We'll see how my perception goes over time. I still need to give it a true listen though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 14, 2010, 02:29:40 PM
Did you people who have it now order it online or does it just come out in stores earlier?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 14, 2010, 06:10:16 PM
I've dabbled through TFF. I'm pretty indifferent so far!

At times I was like, "This is amazing!" At other times, "Wow, this sounds incredibly mediocre." We'll see how my perception goes over time. I still need to give it a true listen though.

This is my thoughts exactly.  Parts of it on first listen I found extremely underwhelming.

I can't believe how different this album is.

I'd also like to add that the special edition is absolute shit!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Elsydeon on August 14, 2010, 07:44:20 PM
starblind is so damn epic  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 14, 2010, 09:39:34 PM
Song rankings from TFF, just 'cause.

The Talisman
Starblind
El Dorado
Where the Wild Wind Blows
Isle of Avalon
-quality drop-
The Alchemist
Coming Home
-quality drop-
Satellite 15...The Final Frontier
The Man Who Would Be King
Mother of Mercy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 15, 2010, 04:19:31 AM
My rankings are changing all the time but here goes;

1. Starblind
2. When the Wild Winds Blow
3. The Alchemist
4. The Talisman
5. The Man Who Would Be King
6. Isle of Avalon
7. Coming Home
8. Satellite 15...The Final Frontier
9. Mother of Mercy
10. El Dorado


Not too impressed about the production again.  Steve needs to stay out of the control room.  They also need to ditch Shirley, get a proper producer and produce a sonically great sounding album.  The production brings the album down IMO, it's almost as bad as DOD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 15, 2010, 04:53:25 PM
So I got my first listen and I am extremely dissapointed.  While I am yet to give the album a good listen, my first thoughts on what I heard were, "this is maiden?" just really not what I expected.  I don't sense any energy in this album.  It just sounds soft to me.  Maybe I need to listen to the CD when I get it on Tuesday, but the production is horrible.  Maybe my expectations were too high.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on August 15, 2010, 05:29:55 PM
The Final Frontier's chorus is horrible and lazy. It's horribly lazy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 15, 2010, 05:45:28 PM
but the production is horrible.
I'd say it actually has fantastic production; definitely the best production of any of the post-reunion albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 15, 2010, 05:58:58 PM
The Final Frontier's chorus is horrible and lazy. It's horribly lazy.
I haven't heard the whole song yet, but from what I heard in that video they released, I though the same exact thing.

However, (and this came completely out of the blue,) I've had the chorus stuck in my head all day.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on August 15, 2010, 06:37:31 PM
So I got my first listen and I am extremely dissapointed.  While I am yet to give the album a good listen, my first thoughts on what I heard were, "this is maiden?" just really not what I expected.  I don't sense any energy in this album.  It just sounds soft to me.  Maybe I need to listen to the CD when I get it on Tuesday, but the production is horrible.  Maybe my expectations were too high.
What's the production like? I remember not caring for the production on AMoLaD when I first listened to it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 15, 2010, 08:03:50 PM
To be fair, AMoLAD literally isn't mastered.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 15, 2010, 09:24:06 PM
but the production is horrible.
I'd say it actually has fantastic production; definitely the best production of any of the post-reunion albums.

Really?  I think it's absolutely horrible.  It's only slightly better than DOD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 16, 2010, 12:45:38 AM
I read in an interview recently that Steve said DoD, AMOLAD, and TFF all were mastered but very slightly. All of them were pretty much right out of the control room.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 16, 2010, 01:06:30 AM
I read in an interview recently that Steve said DoD, AMOLAD, and TFF all were mastered but very slightly. All of them were pretty much right out of the control room.

I don't understand this ignorance on Steve's behalf.  They need to get them mastered properly, the music just suffers for it IMO.  Lucky it is Maiden and they have such good material that it does carry them through.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 16, 2010, 01:43:50 AM
I read in an interview recently that Steve said DoD, AMOLAD, and TFF all were mastered but very slightly. All of them were pretty much right out of the control room.

I don't understand this ignorance on Steve's behalf.  They need to get them mastered properly, the music just suffers for it IMO.  Lucky it is Maiden and they have such good material that it does carry them through.

Yeah exactly. He likes what he hears in the control room and wants us to hear the same. This is a genuine attitude, but he's just not hearing it right I guess? Mastering is totally essential, as long as it's done within reason.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 16, 2010, 06:35:13 AM
I saw them yesterday in Romania...

 :metal :hefdaddy :metal :hefdaddy :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on August 16, 2010, 08:45:18 AM
I've seen them yesterday in Romania...

 :metal :hefdaddy :metal :hefdaddy :metal
:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on August 16, 2010, 09:03:56 AM
I like the sound of all the post reunion records. I don't know, guess I'm nuts, but I understand that live sound idea. They are very much a live band and they don't require any cheating. What you hear on the records is what you get. I mean, I love a good mastering as much as the next guy, but Maiden's music isn't nearly fast or low-tuned enough to even require all that much of a tight mastering job. Their records just sound like a good 70's record with a better mic-ing set up.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 16, 2010, 09:49:07 AM
I like the sound of all the post reunion records. I don't know, guess I'm nuts, but I understand that live sound idea. They are very much a live band and they don't require any cheating. What you hear on the records is what you get. I mean, I love a good mastering as much as the next guy, but Maiden's music isn't nearly fast or low-tuned enough to even require all that much of a tight mastering job. Their records just sound like a good 70's record with a better mic-ing set up.
I completely agree with all of that. I love the sound of their post-reunion albums.

Listening to TFF now, it's up on Spotify already! :D First few tracks are decent, pretty straightforward (aside from the intro) as expected, but good stuff still.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 16, 2010, 10:59:39 AM
Alright, I have it now as well. Will post some thoughts on it later.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 16, 2010, 12:06:53 PM
I thought they didnt master AMOLAD at all becuase they wanted a "live" sound.  I cant say I had much of an issue with any of their albums, but TFF sounds like AMOLAD, but worse. Bruce just sounds bad on this album and his voice is too loud.  I know I definitely need more listens,but this is what I thought from my first listen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 16, 2010, 12:09:11 PM
"Where Eagles Dare" :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 16, 2010, 10:33:06 PM
Dammit Amazon, you better get this album to me soon!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 16, 2010, 10:35:50 PM
Dammit Amazon, you better get this album to me soon!
You told me to pick standard shipping >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 16, 2010, 10:40:47 PM
lolnonillegaldownloaders
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 16, 2010, 10:48:17 PM
:sadpanda:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Xeno on August 16, 2010, 11:16:01 PM
*snip*
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on August 16, 2010, 11:33:24 PM
I like the sound of all the post reunion records. I don't know, guess I'm nuts, but I understand that live sound idea. They are very much a live band and they don't require any cheating. What you hear on the records is what you get. I mean, I love a good mastering as much as the next guy, but Maiden's music isn't nearly fast or low-tuned enough to even require all that much of a tight mastering job. Their records just sound like a good 70's record with a better mic-ing set up.
I completely agree with all of that. I love the sound of their post-reunion albums.
Agreed.

It took me a while, but now I don't even notice the lack of mastering and they sound fine. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 17, 2010, 12:13:49 AM
Dammit Amazon, you better get this album to me soon!
You told me to pick standard shipping >:(

:lol

In the past I've gotten things the day of release. That doesn't make this wait any easier though.  :-\

lolnonillegaldownloaders

I thought about it, but I figured it was on it's way in the mail anyways, so I didn't bother.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 17, 2010, 12:18:45 AM
lolnonillegaldownloaders

 :facepalm:

About the production: TFF doesn't sound as good as AMOLAD, but still better than DOD. Most of the instruments are fine, the drums lack some punch, though. All in all, the album still sounds better than many other rock/metal albums released in the past ten years.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lynxo on August 17, 2010, 03:04:07 AM
I'm listening to the first track right now, will post my thought on the album later... :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 17, 2010, 03:05:39 AM
I still hold The Alchemist as my favourite so far, and Coming Home as a close 2nd.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 17, 2010, 03:10:19 AM
Starblind and Coming Home are my favourites so far, with The Man Who Would Be King close behind. The only real letdown is Mother Of Mercy's chorus imo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 17, 2010, 03:55:03 AM
*snip*
Hinting at where to find pirated material is against the rules. Consider this your warning.

And Ryan, please don't go promoting illegal downloading. Very not cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 05:26:43 AM
The album is growing on me, I am enjoying it more each time I listen.

I must repeat, the production is crap.  What really annoys me, is the obvious sloppily looped double kick in Satellite 15, and Bruce's horrible double tracked vocals on the last chorus on The Final Frontier.  Come on, why would you double track those vocal takes when the totally don't match up.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 17, 2010, 06:47:32 AM
The album is growing on me, I am enjoying it more each time I listen.

I must repeat, the production is crap.  What really annoys me, is the obvious sloppily looped double kick in Satellite 15, and Bruce's horrible double tracked vocals on the last chorus on The Final Frontier.  Come on, why would you double track those vocal takes when the totally don't match up.

Man this is so bad huh?  I was hoping there was just something wrong with the version I had.  Gonna head down and buy a copy tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on August 17, 2010, 07:11:29 AM
The chorus of "Coming Home" is hypnotizing. Love the guitar. I can't wait to give this album another listen. :) :) :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 17, 2010, 08:22:37 AM
THIS ALBUM BETTER COME TODAY :getoffmylawn:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 17, 2010, 08:41:09 AM
Quote from: Amazon
via USPS (estimated delivery date: August 20, 2010).

*stay calm*

*stay calm*
 
:|

:sadpanda:
 
:censored
 
>:(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JHGWolwHHU
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 17, 2010, 11:20:11 AM
Nicko likes Iron Maiden's mistakes (on the new album)

https://www.rockradio.co.uk/rock-news/nicko-likes-maidens-mistakes/n4t1l5x8/

Hmm interesting.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 17, 2010, 11:27:48 AM
I like the sound of all the post reunion records. I don't know, guess I'm nuts, but I understand that live sound idea. They are very much a live band and they don't require any cheating. What you hear on the records is what you get. I mean, I love a good mastering as much as the next guy, but Maiden's music isn't nearly fast or low-tuned enough to even require all that much of a tight mastering job. Their records just sound like a good 70's record with a better mic-ing set up.
I completely agree with all of that. I love the sound of their post-reunion albums.
Agreed.

It took me a while, but now I don't even notice the lack of mastering and they sound fine. :)
I find that the sound of AMoLAD heavily depends on the system I'm listening to it on, moreso that most albums. On non-expensive headphones it sounds kind of weak, but on good headphones or a good stereo system, it sounds pretty great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 17, 2010, 11:29:38 AM
Bought the special edition at best buy before work today, the sound is better than the mp3s I downloaded which makes me less negative towards the production, however, I need more listens to give opinoons of the songs themselves.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on August 17, 2010, 11:42:18 AM
What's on the special edition that isn't on the standard edition?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 17, 2010, 11:49:16 AM
Bought the special edition at best buy before work today, the sound is better than the mp3s I downloaded which makes me less negative towards the production

Frankly, anyone who judges production while listening to MP3's is pulling a really really stupid move. I'm not trying to attack you specifically, but I see it all the time and it's *really* annoying to see.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 17, 2010, 11:51:11 AM
What's on the special edition that isn't on the standard edition?
That's what I want to know as well. I bought the CD today, and it sounds lovely. I like the booklet, but I just wonder why there is only one picture of band members. And even that one features them in shadow.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 17, 2010, 12:39:58 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 17, 2010, 01:57:14 PM
Nick, if you read my previous posts, you will see i say i was judging based on what may be poor mp3, my last post was to say that the cd is in fact better than the mp3s i downloaded.  I understand there is a difference in quality of mp3s and cds, however, my ears are not always good enough to notice. I noticed this time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on August 17, 2010, 02:14:54 PM
I think that article could have used a different title...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 04:17:12 PM
What's on the special edition that isn't on the standard edition?
That's what I want to know as well. I bought the CD today, and it sounds lovely. I like the booklet, but I just wonder why there is only one picture of band members. And even that one features them in shadow.

I was disapointed with this also.  The first maiden album not to feature an individual photo of each band member.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 04:17:58 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 17, 2010, 04:23:16 PM
Bought the special edition at best buy before work today, the sound is better than the mp3s I downloaded which makes me less negative towards the production

Frankly, anyone who judges production while listening to MP3's is pulling a really really stupid move. I'm not trying to attack you specifically, but I see it all the time and it's *really* annoying to see.
Completely that. Downloading illegal mp3s and then bashing the production based on them is... well, just moronic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 17, 2010, 04:23:49 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
NOT EVEN ON THE SPINE?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 04:37:06 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
NOT EVEN ON THE SPINE?

Yeah I know, I looked too!!  I checked all four sides too  :lol

With the current trend, you think they could have at least put TFF on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 17, 2010, 04:42:37 PM
I just peeled the label off the plastic and stuck it to the front. And it's not like I have any other CDs that are shiny tins in my Maiden collection so it won't be hard to find. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 17, 2010, 04:43:25 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
Wait wat? There's no logo/name on the CD case?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 04:52:34 PM
I just peeled the label off the plastic and stuck it to the front. And it's not like I have any other CDs that are shiny tins in my Maiden collection so it won't be hard to find. :P

That's beside the point IMHO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 04:54:14 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
Wait wat? There's no logo/name on the CD case?

You read that right my friend.  The normal edition is the cd with proper cover with band and album name.  The special edition is a plain crap tin box, a booklet with no band name or album name, just the image, and the cd holder is a crap piece of plastic.  One of the most disappointing album packaging I've ever come across.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 17, 2010, 04:55:35 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
Wait wat? There's no logo/name on the CD case?

You read that right my friend.  The normal edition is the cd with proper cover with band and album name.  The special edition is a plain crap tin box, a booklet with no band name or album name, just the image, and the cd holder is a crap piece of plastic.  One of the most disappointing album packaging I've ever come across.
Wow, I'm not as excited to get it in the mail anymore :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 04:58:58 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
Wait wat? There's no logo/name on the CD case?

You read that right my friend.  The normal edition is the cd with proper cover with band and album name.  The special edition is a plain crap tin box, a booklet with no band name or album name, just the image, and the cd holder is a crap piece of plastic.  One of the most disappointing album packaging I've ever come across.
Wow, I'm not as excited to get it in the mail anymore :(

Sorry dude, and the special features suck ass.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 17, 2010, 05:06:59 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.
Wait wat? There's no logo/name on the CD case?

You read that right my friend.  The normal edition is the cd with proper cover with band and album name.  The special edition is a plain crap tin box, a booklet with no band name or album name, just the image, and the cd holder is a crap piece of plastic.  One of the most disappointing album packaging I've ever come across.
Wow, I'm not as excited to get it in the mail anymore :(

Sorry dude, and the special features suck ass.
:lol Hopefully the album kicks ass (yes, I've resisted the urge to download it thusfar).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 17, 2010, 05:11:36 PM
It comes with a special tin case, and a game, the director's cut of the "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" video, wallpapers, etc...

Yeah, absolute crap.  And once you unwrap the plastic the band or album name is no where to be seen.

It's definitely a grower.  I was very underwhelmed on my first listen.  It's grows on me more and more everytime.  It's a good record.
Wait wat? There's no logo/name on the CD case?

You read that right my friend.  The normal edition is the cd with proper cover with band and album name.  The special edition is a plain crap tin box, a booklet with no band name or album name, just the image, and the cd holder is a crap piece of plastic.  One of the most disappointing album packaging I've ever come across.
Wow, I'm not as excited to get it in the mail anymore :(

Sorry dude, and the special features suck ass.
:lol Hopefully the album kicks ass (yes, I've resisted the urge to download it thusfar).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 17, 2010, 05:56:18 PM
i was also surprised about the no band name or album name on the special edition... I guess if you are buying it then you know what it is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 17, 2010, 05:58:47 PM
Nick, if you read my previous posts, you will see i say i was judging based on what may be poor mp3, my last post was to say that the cd is in fact better than the mp3s i downloaded.  I understand there is a difference in quality of mp3s and cds, however, my ears are not always good enough to notice. I noticed this time.

It's good that you corrected yourself, but always keep this in mind, the CD is produced to be heard at it's full quality, not as an MP3, so it's really never fair to judge anything by an MP3.

I think that article could have used a different title...

My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 17, 2010, 10:24:05 PM
So good to finally have the album in my hands.

I will say, I'm glad I only got the standard edition; the special edition looks kind of shit. Great album anyway.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Bandit Manatee on August 18, 2010, 12:27:13 AM
Where The Wild Wind Blows is a pretty good song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 18, 2010, 04:14:17 AM
So good to finally have the album in my hands.

I will say, I'm glad I only got the standard edition; the special edition looks kind of shit. Great album anyway.

I'm gonna buy the standard edition this weekend, the special edition is shit!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 18, 2010, 07:46:14 AM
So good to finally have the album in my hands.

I will say, I'm glad I only got the standard edition; the special edition looks kind of shit. Great album anyway.

I'm gonna buy the standard edition this weekend, the special edition is shit!!

:lol Maybe the plan all along was to make a crappy special edition so we'd all go and buy a second copy in the regular edition to replace it?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 18, 2010, 08:58:52 AM
Wish I would have bought the regular edition! I can't figure out what's so good about the special edition.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 18, 2010, 09:05:32 AM
I honestly only bought the special editiom because im a die hard fan, there is no other reason to get it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 18, 2010, 09:39:35 AM
Been listening to the album for a week now, and got the sadly dissapointing Tin Sleeve today. The bonus features was somewhat cool though!
Still love the album!
Best songs are Isle of Avalon, Starblind and Mother of Mercy. Worst is probably The Man who Would be King. Not bad, but most uninteresting. Pretty sad, 'cause it's Dave's song, and he's my favorite member!

The Gers songs are awesome as well. I really think he should have written more this time, and i usually rank his tunes the lowest (except for The Legacy and Dance of Death off course). But both The Alchemist and The Talisman are really good tracks! Kudos!

The sad thing is, i can't really get wildlt into When the wild wind blows.. Some of the melodies are awesome, but as a whole it can get kind of....boring, i guess. And i kind of dislike the lyrics, even though the story is easy to follow. Maybe it will grow on me though.

The album: 8/10 and growing.


Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on August 18, 2010, 09:56:12 AM
Got in the mail yesterday, thanks amazon. First listen through (other than tracks 1 and 2)... just like the good ol' days.

Definitely no 'WOW HOLY SHIT :metal Paschendale-type moments, but overall a good collection of songs after a first listen.

Been listening on headphones at work, so can't comment on production/mixing/mastering...

And lol about the 'special' edition. Glad I opted for the regular edition. I hate special cases that screw up my CD shelves, and bonus features that aren't worth the extra $$$.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on August 18, 2010, 09:59:31 AM
Starblind and Isle of Avalon are my favorites, overall it's a great record.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 18, 2010, 10:00:06 AM
To Albion's laaaand!  :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 18, 2010, 10:10:22 AM
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE WOLF CRY TO THE BLUE CORN MOON?

Wait, I mean,

HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ON THE NEWS TODAY???

 :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on August 18, 2010, 10:37:57 AM
Just got it at Best Buy, will listen on the way home from work tonight . . . from the little bit I've heard I don't like the production AT ALL  :sadpanda:.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on August 18, 2010, 12:46:00 PM
I bought it today like I said I would  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on August 18, 2010, 12:50:08 PM
About to listen to this, have the copy in my hand and am doing the spine-licking ritual. 

Edit:  Intro caught me completely off guard!  NICE!  The vocals just exploded out of nowhere!  What an opener!


The Talisman is a pretty awesome song!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 18, 2010, 01:11:33 PM
Nicko likes Iron Maiden's mistakes (on the new album)

https://www.rockradio.co.uk/rock-news/nicko-likes-maidens-mistakes/n4t1l5x8/

Hmm interesting.


Thats one thing i love about the newer albums. They aren't meant to be perfect. They are supposed to sound like they play live, just like all early 70-Deep Purple album does.
I personally love the production. It sounds raw! I love hearing Nicko hitting the hi-hat for a beat instead of the ride-cymbal in "Mother of mercy" or Bruce missing the note on the second last chorus in "Starblind". Its a part of the charm, and it proves most of this stuff is actually played live! It just proves they are such an amazing band for being able to record the backing tracks and most of the vocals live in the studio.
This is a reason for why i love Maiden so much. They do it completely their own way, and they don't give a fuck about making the album sound like "it's supposed to" or making setlist for a tour just to please people who have only heard their "hits".
Maiden rules! NP: The Talisman  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 18, 2010, 02:14:21 PM
About to listen to this, have the copy in my hand and am doing the spine-licking ritual. 
wat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on August 18, 2010, 02:43:28 PM
About to listen to this, have the copy in my hand and am doing the spine-licking ritual. 
wat

Try it!   I swear to god it makes the album sound twice as good.  The magic only works if you haven't played it yet...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 18, 2010, 02:47:49 PM
So after my first listen, I was dissapointed.  I thought the album would blow me away from the reviews I read and I really liked El Durado and TFF.  I felt the album lacked energy and that classic maiden sound.  I have now given the album two full listens since buying it.  I was wrong.  THis album is a grower.  Im really starting to get into it.  I am yet to determine which songs I like the best, but Coming Home, Mother of Mercy, WTWWB, and TMWWBK stood out so far.  I still think Bruce's vocals are subpar for him and I think the album is still lacking in the energy found in all other albums, but I am really really starting to love this album.  Now my third listen should start soon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on August 18, 2010, 02:57:06 PM
The Man Who Would Be King is fantastic!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 18, 2010, 06:53:28 PM
About to listen to this, have the copy in my hand and am doing the spine-licking ritual. 
wat

Try it!   I swear to god it makes the album sound twice as good.  The magic only works if you haven't played it yet...
:|















Will be trying it when my copy comes in the mail :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on August 18, 2010, 09:28:22 PM
Myself and both of my brothers have reached the verdict that Where The Wild Wind Blows is really in the top 3 best Maiden songs of the last 20 years. 




 :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 18, 2010, 10:42:51 PM
Sweet! I can't wait to here it! :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 18, 2010, 11:15:34 PM
What a grower this album is.  I'm loving it now, the last 6 songs are perfect.  Besides the crappy production, this one's a winner.  Loving Janick's work on this also, his Fear is the Key style solo on The Talisman is brilliant!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 18, 2010, 11:17:19 PM
Unless you're watching it live how do you know which guitarist is doing a particular solo or playing a particular part?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on August 18, 2010, 11:17:49 PM
I like the production.  The whole album has a feel of being raw and live, and yet intricate.  Dickinson's vocals are the best in a while, I thought, mostly because they are completely unpolished and honest.  I'm still missing the "evil atmosphere" to their songs though, this new science fiction theme just isn't quite the same.  
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 18, 2010, 11:34:27 PM
Unless you're watching it live how do you know which guitarist is doing a particular solo or playing a particular part?

3 completely different styles.  Also usually depending on which guitarist writes the songs does the majority of the soloing in their track.  Here's what I can remember from the top of my head. (I'm at work)

Satellite 15 - Fills: Adrian
Final Frontier - Adrian/Dave
El Dorado - Adrian/Dave/Janick
Mother of Mercy - Adrian
Coming Home - Dave/Adrian
The Alchemist - Janick
Isle of Avalon - Dave/Adrian
Starblind - All fills: Adrian.  Solo after 1st chorus: Adrian.  Middle: Adrian/Dave/Janick
The Talisman - Janick
The Man That Would Be King - Intro and outro fills: Dave.  Middle impro: Dave
When the Wild Winds Blow - Middle: Adrian/Dave.  Solo at back end: Janick.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 19, 2010, 04:44:33 AM
Nick, if you read my previous posts, you will see i say i was judging based on what may be poor mp3, my last post was to say that the cd is in fact better than the mp3s i downloaded.  I understand there is a difference in quality of mp3s and cds, however, my ears are not always good enough to notice. I noticed this time.

It's good that you corrected yourself, but always keep this in mind, the CD is produced to be heard at it's full quality, not as an MP3, so it's really never fair to judge anything by an MP3.

I think it depends. I personally don't hear much of a difference between 320kbps MP3 and lossless. But if you're listening to under 128 kbps MP3, you're definitely not entitled to an opinion on production.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: erik16 on August 19, 2010, 08:11:36 AM
This might be nitpicking but I've read everyone saying how the guitar part at 7:25 in Isle of Avalon is the same as in No More Lies. I hear Paschendale instead of NML, the part in Paschendale where Adrian begins, Janick and then Dave follow in and then a heavy section follows. Also I hear another nod to Paschendale at around 3:40, the drums and guitars sound exactly the same as in Paschendale. Funny though that when DT reuses a musical idea then for us it's a nugget :tup and for Maidenfans it's like ripping off themselves :tdwn.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 19, 2010, 08:29:29 AM
I am on my third proper listen of this album since the release, and I must say it really has grown on me more than the first two listens. The first listen was very underwhelming because a lot of the songs seemed to start to blend together. But now I can see this being one of the best albums of the year, hands down. I don't dislike the production like many, I think it's fine.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 20, 2010, 04:06:04 AM
Starblind is the best song on the album, even though the chorus is very similar to Infinite Dreams.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 20, 2010, 04:16:30 AM
After my first listen I think I can safely say this is one of my favorite Maiden albums EVAR.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 20, 2010, 06:41:50 AM
After a week or so, I'd say 9/10. Not one of their best works, but still pretty damn great.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 20, 2010, 09:02:30 AM
Got it yesterday, just got home from camping, gonna listen to it soon :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 20, 2010, 09:44:32 AM
Definitely a very solid album after two or so weeks.  I'd put it in the middle for now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on August 20, 2010, 09:46:11 AM
After a week or so, I'd say 9/10. Not one of their best works, but still pretty damn great.  :metal

9 out of 10 seems awfully high for not being one of their best works  :-\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 20, 2010, 09:49:37 AM
After a week or so, I'd say 9/10. Not one of their best works, but still pretty damn great.  :metal

9 out of 10 seems awfully high for not being one of their best works  :-\

Unless of course it is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 20, 2010, 09:51:47 AM
I'm giving it a 7.5 right now.  Final Frontier, Mother of Mercy, and The Man Who Would Be King bring it down.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 20, 2010, 10:11:46 AM
 :o

Mother of Mercy is great!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 20, 2010, 12:29:33 PM
After a week or so, I'd say 9/10. Not one of their best works, but still pretty damn great.  :metal

9 out of 10 seems awfully high for not being one of their best works  :-\
Well, not for one of the best bands in the world.  :biggrin: 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 20, 2010, 12:52:06 PM
After a week or so, I'd say 9/10. Not one of their best works, but still pretty damn great.  :metal

9 out of 10 seems awfully high for not being one of their best works  :-\
Well, not for one of the best bands in the world.  :biggrin: 

This is true. There's not one Maiden album I even consider mediocre. Everyone single album they've put out is amazing.I'd give their WORST album a 7/10, which is still high!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 21, 2010, 03:52:23 AM
This is true. There's not one Maiden album I even consider mediocre. Everyone single album they've put out is amazing.I'd give their WORST album a 7/10, which is still high!
Exactly. The worst grade I've ever given to an Iron Maiden album is 7/10 as well, and that's for Fear of the dark. I would rank The Final Frontier at number 10, and I still give it 9/10. You can tell how awesome the other albums in my top 10 are.  ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 21, 2010, 07:41:49 AM
After my first listen, I can definitely see that it's a grower. The ones I really liked were "Satellite 15...The Final Frontier", "El Dorado", and "Where The Wild Wind Blows". Although, I listened to "Mother Of Mercy" again this morning, and it rocks! :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 21, 2010, 07:43:26 AM
I have the CD running in my car right now. It works surprisingly well as driving music.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 21, 2010, 07:46:40 AM
Just ordered the greek digipack edition to replace my Mission Edition. Turns out the booklet is in A4 size :P

(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/gorbeast/IMG_1580.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: erik16 on August 21, 2010, 08:01:47 AM
This is a bit off topic:
I was watching IMTV 2010 on Youtube earlier. And the episodes started with a sound of thunder very reminiscent of the beginning of A Nightmare To Remember. Do you think it's a coincidence? Or has IM used a bit of DT. Or maybe the thunder sample was originally created by someone else? Very interesting, almost like a nugget.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 21, 2010, 08:16:36 AM
It's an Apple loop and a heavily over-used one at that. That thunder clap is the modern day equivalent of the old one that got overused which was known as "castle thunder":

https://www.hollywoodlostandfound.net/sound/castlethunder.html (https://www.hollywoodlostandfound.net/sound/castlethunder.html)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 21, 2010, 08:23:13 AM
Just ordered the greek digipack edition to replace my Mission Edition. Turns out the booklet is in A4 size :P

(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/gorbeast/IMG_1580.jpg)
That's vinyl right?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 21, 2010, 08:43:46 AM
Nope, that's CD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 21, 2010, 08:46:23 AM
Oh man, I first read that as "geek digipack edition" :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 21, 2010, 09:01:14 AM
Oh man, I first read that as "geek digipack edition" :lol

:lol

Considering the type of people outside of Greece buying it, you're not entirely wrong to have done that. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 21, 2010, 11:34:30 AM
Fuck it, this is an album that deserves a track by track review. I have found it really hard to pick the weak points of the album.

Satellite 15...The Final Frontier - So upon first hearing this song, all that came to mind was "What the shit were they smoking when they decided this was a good idea? Modern experimental sounding intro? I'm utterly confused right now. Well getting past that part, when The Final Frontier finally kicks in, I find myself liking the song a lot more. In fact, I really do like The Final Frontier. Sure, it's not Maiden's high point in song writing, but it's still a fun track. I enjoy it. 6/10 (would be 7 if the intro wasn't...the intro)

El Dorado - I don't think I'll ever quite understand the amount of negative feedback this song gets. Yes, it's not what a lot of people expected. But it's still...good. Hell, it's great. I actually hold this as one of my favourite moments of the album. The galloping bass lines, the really cool main riff, Bruce's vocal delivery during the verses, etc. It's all rather solid. And I fucking enjoy it. I think the only problem I could say I have with it is the opening and ending. That whole "freestyle guitar wankery" thing is slightly bothersome, but forgiveable. 8/10

Mother of Mercy - It's dark and war related. Something that Maiden always has done right, if you ask me. This song is fantastic. I really like Bruce's tone on this song. Though I can kind of understand some peoples issue with the chorus, but to me it's just a standard Maiden chorus. It works. And it's not No More Lies. None of these songs are. 7/10

Coming Home - I have had the god damn chorus of this song playing in my head for 3 days straight now. I love it. And aside from the catchy chorus, this is overall just a really, really good song. I have to say it's a personal favourite. It's hard for me to NOT want to listen to it. 9/10

The Alchemist - This song slightly reminds me of The Pilgrim from AMoLaD. Not because the songs sound anyway similar. But in the fact that I like them, but that's about it. The song is a solid track, but it just feels a mile or two under the rest. The case with The Pilgrim was it being one of the very few straight forward tracks on the album, and I always felt the chorus to be a bit awkward. With The Alchemist, it has that similar straight forward thing going for it, but I just feel that it is...good, but nothing special. Though it does get an extra point for the really cool solo. 7/10

Isle of Avalon - First thing I have to say about this song - it's one of the big high points. I can't stop listening to this one. From the soft opening to the thunderous riffs that come into play, it already has my attention. Also Bruce's vocals on this one are top notch. Some of my favourite on the album. The solo/instrumental section are also really fucking cool. That riff that comes into play around 5:30 always grabs my attention. I honestly can't think of a single issue I have with this song. 10/10

Starblind - I'm probably going to get a bit of shit for this but...Starblind is my least favourite track on the album. Don't get me wrong, it's good. But it's the track that has the hardest time holding my attention. The way Bruce delivers the verses feels really...awkward to me. I can't put my finger on it without sounding like a nutcase. But the first verse I'm still having an issue with. The song is...alright. But still the least interesting track to me. It's probably bound to grow on me in the future, but for now, not so much. 5/10

The Talisman - Once again it's album high point time. I really enjoy the slow intro for this song. It works well as a prologue to the musical journey we are about to be taken on. Once the song picks up...holy hell does it pick up. Everything about this song is utterly superb. The chorus being my favourite part. Bruce's vocal delivery is absolutely fantastic. Musically it might just be the most interesting track on the album. It easily has some of the most replay value out of the entire album. 10/10

The Man Who Would Be King - This might just be a song placement issue, but did Maiden really need 5 tracks in a row to have slow intros? I mean, I never have an issue with them. They worked oh so well on AMoLaD, but having them all back to back seems a little obnoxious, don't you think? It's similar to the problem I have with Avenged Sevenfold's Nightmare. The guys wrote a fantastic album, but placed for slower/ballady songs together in one clump near the end of the album. Not so much variety there. Outside of that, I very much enjoy TMWWBK. It's not fantastic, but it's still a solid track. A few parts are still growing on me, but overall it's damn enjoyable. 8/10

When The Wild Wind Blows - Here we are, the highest praised song on the TFF. Let me first mention that yes, this is the other high point of the album. In fact, all three high points basically tie together in terms of ranking and in how much replay value they have. And yes, I love this track. The slow intro is one of the most tasteful they have done due to the way it segues into the rest of the song. I also love how smooth Bruce's vocal melodies are. Some of his best, and easily the best on the album. Maiden always writes fantastic pieces of longer music. And as the bands third longest song, they proved that when given an 11 time-slot for a song, they fill it to the brim with some majorly awesome music. 10/10

When you do the math, the album comes out to a solid 80/100, so it gets an 8/10. Now that my friends, is a damn solid Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 21, 2010, 11:41:10 AM
I really like Satellite 15 but I think I would have preferred it as an individual song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 21, 2010, 11:44:43 AM
The intro has grown on me just a tad, but I still can't help myself from skipping past it more times than actually sitting through it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 21, 2010, 11:45:41 AM
I'm probably going to get a bit of shit for this but...Starblind is my least favourite track on the album.
I'm glad I'm not the only one. There's nothing bad about it, it's just the least good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 21, 2010, 11:46:46 AM
7/10 album, listened through it a few times already. Its got some cool moments, but overall just meanders around too much for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on August 21, 2010, 11:52:53 AM
I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore  :'(

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things.  
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 21, 2010, 11:54:54 AM
The band has "matured" in their song writing, man. It's not about shocking the parents or the 80's.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 21, 2010, 11:57:36 AM
I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore  :'(

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 
Go listen to some black metal then... :tup ;)

I'm loving TFF, it's not only a VERY strong album from them, but also one where they tried new things and succeeded very well in them. I think the most shocking thing is having distorted bass as the very first thing you hear. Steve never changes his tone! :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 21, 2010, 11:59:19 AM
I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore  :'(

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 
Go listen to some black metal then... :tup ;)
What are you talking about? Venom is a band with some of the most eloquent and well written songs of all time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 21, 2010, 12:03:19 PM
After a half dozen listens, I am floored. I had no idea how they'd follow up the great AMOLAD. This album is easily as good musically, but is shaded a bit lighter in mood. I think it's an incredible, but daunting offering. Tough to digest all at once so give it time. Bruce slays on this album. His performance on Coming Home is his most passionate vocal since Balls To Picasso. Simply stunning.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 21, 2010, 12:05:26 PM
I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore  :'(

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 
Go listen to some black metal then... :tup ;)
What are you talking about? Venom is a band with some of the most eloquent and well written songs of all time.
NP: Venom - Teacher's Pet
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 21, 2010, 12:06:32 PM
Quick question - Am I the only one here who thinks the production sounds fine? I mean, I see almost no issue with it at all. I can't quite see the problems some are having.

I've done a lot of listening, and I've decided it's a great album, but....

Iron Maiden is just not evil enough anymore  :'(

I miss songs about seventh sons and dancing with creatures who ascended from hell and killing the youngborn in the womb and satan and evil rituals and generally evil things. 
Go listen to some black metal then... :tup ;)
What are you talking about? Venom is a band with some of the most eloquent and well written songs of all time.
NP: Venom - Teacher's Pet
TEACHER CAUGHT ME MASTURBATING UNDERNEATH THE DESK

Lyrical wordsmiths, they are.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 21, 2010, 12:13:23 PM
Their records just sound like a good 70's record with a better mic-ing set up.

I agree with this. I love how Kevin Shirley has recorded the.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 21, 2010, 02:50:19 PM
I really like Satellite 15 but I think I would have preferred it as an individual song.
My thoughts exactly. It's not like it even leads in to TFF at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zoom E on August 21, 2010, 08:03:36 PM
Bruce slays on this album. His performance on Coming Home is his most passionate vocal since Balls To Picasso. Simply stunning.

I have to agree. The most impressive vocal performance from Bruce in a very long time. His range on The Talsiman is almost equal to what he did in the 80's.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 22, 2010, 12:22:44 AM
After a second listen, "Mother Of Mercy" really clicked! :birch:

Love Bruce's vocals during the chorus.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 22, 2010, 01:35:19 AM
After a second listen, "Mother Of Mercy" really clicked! :birch:

Love Bruce's vocals during the chorus.

This. I started by rating this song pretty low, but I realized quickly that it's a real gem. The chorus is so dark and catchy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 22, 2010, 04:41:40 AM
I'm probably going to get a bit of shit for this but...Starblind is my least favourite track on the album.
I'm glad I'm not the only one. There's nothing bad about it, it's just the least good.

For me, Starblind is by far the best song on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: moffatt on August 22, 2010, 04:49:19 AM
Isle of Avalon is easily the best song on the album.
I ranked the title track (on its own not with S15) and El Dorado pretty high as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 22, 2010, 04:53:14 AM
I've decided this album has a shitload of MUSIC WIN!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 22, 2010, 07:51:51 AM
Yeah, I'm really baffled why the fanbase is this lukewarm about TFF. I don't remember that being the issue when the other reunion albums were released, though I may be wrong.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 22, 2010, 11:30:22 AM
Just Got the new CD.  First listen in and it sounds great.  I want to soak it in a little more before I say anything else.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 22, 2010, 01:01:53 PM
The Final Frontier is officially #1 in the UK album charts! :D

Now, if they don't do a proper UK tour they have no excuses. 4 years has been quite long. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 22, 2010, 01:33:47 PM
Kind of unexpectd but El Dorado sounds better and more fun everytime I hear it.  The Talisman may be my favorite on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 22, 2010, 02:14:24 PM
So Mother of Mercy's chorus really clicked with me on the ride to FU yesterday.  Still not big on TMWWBK and TFF though.

This just in: The Talisman is still incredibly fucking awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 23, 2010, 06:23:35 AM
COMING HOME FAR AWAY
AS THEIR VAPOR TRAILS ALIGN
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 23, 2010, 11:40:52 PM
https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 24, 2010, 12:17:02 AM
https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 24, 2010, 12:23:41 AM
https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: moffatt on August 24, 2010, 03:46:24 AM
The Final Frontier is officially #1 in the UK album charts! :D

Now, if they don't do a proper UK tour they have no excuses. 4 years has been quite long. :tup
They must do one next year. Or I won't be happy :(

Although I did see them at sonisphere :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lynxo on August 24, 2010, 04:13:03 AM
https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/ (https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/) My review on the album. Awesome, I especially dig The Isle Of Avalon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 24, 2010, 06:04:21 AM
https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes

I got 142/144 in 12 minutes.

I missed Como Estais Amigos simply because I couldn't spell it right.  The only song I completely couldn't remember was Iron Maiden....I can't believe it!!!  I'm staring at that space in the middle of the first album with 45 seconds to spare and I could not think of it!! LOL.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 25, 2010, 12:12:03 AM
https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/ (https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/) My review on the album. Awesome, I especially dig The Isle Of Avalon.
:tup

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes

I got 142/144 in 12 minutes.

I missed Como Estais Amigos simply because I couldn't spell it right.  The only song I completely couldn't remember was Iron Maiden....I can't believe it!!!  I'm staring at that space in the middle of the first album with 45 seconds to spare and I could not think of it!! LOL.
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Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 25, 2010, 04:15:59 AM
Hahaha cool.  I think Zydar posted something similar earlier in the thread.  Or maybe it was pre-crash.  Either way its damn cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 25, 2010, 04:43:39 AM
https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/ (https://www.studio51.se/blog/music/review-final-frontier-iron-maiden/) My review on the album. Awesome, I especially dig The Isle Of Avalon.
:tup

https://www.sporcle.com/games/Scard/everyironmaiden

I made this game on Sporcle without realizing there were a few others already made. In any case, play it. Takes about 10 minutes.


**For those who aren't familiar with Sporcle, it's just a site of fun quizzes you can take of virtually any topic and when you're done you can see statistics on the least chosen answers, etc. Fun Stuff!

Will try this when I'm not a work.  Looks like fun.  I think the hardest part will be the time limit.

Yeahhh.I got 126/144 in 10 minutes. I had around 40 seconds at the end where I just sat around because I just couldn't think of anymore! i think I'ma up to time limit to 12 minutes

I got 142/144 in 12 minutes.

I missed Como Estais Amigos simply because I couldn't spell it right.  The only song I completely couldn't remember was Iron Maiden....I can't believe it!!!  I'm staring at that space in the middle of the first album with 45 seconds to spare and I could not think of it!! LOL.
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Don't worry, I'm still kicking my own ass!!  :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 25, 2010, 04:59:14 AM
Hahaha cool.  I think Zydar posted something similar earlier in the thread.  Or maybe it was pre-crash.  Either way its damn cool.

Yeah I remember posting something like this. I have posted a quiz about all DT songs, but I could also have done it for Maiden too.  :smiley:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 25, 2010, 05:01:32 AM
I remember the DT one, but not a Iron Maiden one.  (Not saying it hasn't been done though)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2010, 10:04:44 AM
TFF is #1 in Canada and #4 in the US!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 25, 2010, 11:15:23 AM
Just cranking the new CD twice while working on the dock today. I'm loving it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2010, 11:17:08 AM
I'm loving it.

Me too! I ove this album. I'm very happy with it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 25, 2010, 11:18:58 AM
I'm realy digging the lenght of the songs.  I like how the cd sounds and now I'll play it over and over till I know ever inch of it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2010, 11:21:12 AM
What's great is that even though 5 songs are 8+ minutes or so, they still feel so damn short.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 25, 2010, 11:21:47 AM
What's great is that even though 5 songs are 8+ minutes or so, they still feel so damn short.

That's DT's fault. ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2010, 11:28:37 AM
True King, but I'm like, "I don't want this song to end". Suppose it's a good thing where none of the long tracks wears out its welcome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 25, 2010, 11:30:51 AM
True King, but I'm like, "I don't want this song to end". Suppose it's a good thing where none of the long tracks wears out its welcome.

I tend to overplay a new cd I love to death.  I give it a few months off and then it's fresh again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 25, 2010, 01:06:30 PM
TFF is #1 in Canada and #4 in the US!
Once again, I'm proud of my country.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 25, 2010, 02:43:43 PM
I guess number 4 is pretty good, but I was really hoping for number 3 in the USA.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 25, 2010, 02:44:55 PM
TFF is #1 in Canada and #4 in the US!

What crap beat it here in the US?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2010, 03:05:17 PM
I don't know. I can't make any sense of the Billboard site.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on August 25, 2010, 03:08:19 PM
TFF is #1 in Canada and #4 in the US!

What crap beat it here in the US?

Eminem probably
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on August 25, 2010, 03:54:51 PM
TFF is pretty good, "The Man Who Would Be King" being the highlight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 25, 2010, 03:56:17 PM
I'm glad that I'm not alone with this opinion - well, sort of. It's not my favourite on the album (that would be Starblind), but it certainly belongs to the top tier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on August 25, 2010, 03:57:14 PM
Billboard doesn't actually have the up to date list posted on their site yet.
They seriously have one of the stupidest systems I've ever seen.
The example from wikipedia;
Say they track a week from Monday, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 7. They would then post that list on Jan 11, and date it Jan 20.

Why the hell don't they just date it with the start and end of tracking dates?

Anyway, I think that means the new list will be up tomorrow, maybe.

Tracking here in Canada may be kind of shit, but it's at least less confusing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2010, 04:04:06 PM
My favorite so far is The Talisman.
Then a 3 way tie for second (TIOA, Starblind, TMWWBK)
Then Coming Home would be next.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 25, 2010, 04:06:26 PM
Starblind and When the Wild Wind Blows are the best them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 25, 2010, 04:48:11 PM
This album reached number 2 on the official Australian album charts.  It lost out to Eminem.  :facepalm:
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Post by: Birch Boy on August 25, 2010, 06:07:25 PM
Favorites:

Satellite 15...The Final Frontier
El Dorado
Mother Of Mercy

and "Where The Wild Wind Blows" as been getting my attention lately, that's gonna be hella awesome when it really clicks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 25, 2010, 07:20:26 PM
There's been a distinct lack of GuineaPig in this thread.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 25, 2010, 07:25:46 PM
Starblind FTW!!!

TMWWBK started as one of my least favourites but now is one of my favs, great song!
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Post by: The King in Crimson on August 25, 2010, 08:11:27 PM
Still listening to TFF. Not sure how I'd rank a lot of the songs, but "El Dorado" and "When the Wild Wind Blows" are my favorites at the moment.

Still not sure what to think of "Satellite 15." It's so different from their other stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 25, 2010, 08:30:59 PM
There's been a distinct lack of GuineaPig in this thread.

I've been mulling over my opinions on the album.   ;D


Basically, I'm sort of unsure.  It's a pretty good album with its share of highlights and thankfully relatively few bad stretches.  It doesn't suffer from the same sort of sameness that infected AMOLAD (the sheer repetitiveness of chord progressions on that album hurts it the most); but many songs (I'm looking squarely at "The Talisman" and "When the Wild Wind Blows") fall into Maiden-by-numbers which hinder my appreciation for them (especially the latter).  Also, as much as I hate to say it, H has sort of fallen into a very predictable soloing style.  The only really "different" solo for him this album is the main one for "Starblind"; unfortunately it's pretty mediocre.

Davey is most certainly the man of the match here.  His soloing is a step above the rest of his reunion work, which is good because he was a little stale creatively (with a definite exception on the solo for Breeg) previously.  Second-place goes to Nicko who's solid here.

Bruce's performance sounds strained.  Which sucks.  He sounded great when I saw him live, so I don't know what the cause is here.  My bet is that Kevin Shirley wasn't as strict as he needed to be.  I read that the vox for "The Talisman" were recorded in one take, which is impressive, but it's not an excuse for not getting things as good as possible.  Overall the production isn't that great.  Steve needs to get the hell away from the mixing desk.  It sounds decent; but I'd like Maiden to have a little more definition.  I get the feeling that some songs suffer a hell of a lot from the combination of the previous two factors; notably "Starblind" which, imo, would be a top 5 Maiden song if it were better sonically and performance-wise.

Song of the album is definitely "Isle of Avalon."  The two solos there are the best for each respective guitarist (sans Janick, unfortunately, who once again gets the short shrift on this album) and the whole breakdown middle is fantastic.  If I were to revise my top 50, I think "Isle of Avalon", "Coming Home" (which is far and away Bruce's best performance, and should be amazing live), "Starblind" and "The Talisman" would make my top 50, in that order.  Hard to say just yet though.

Is it the best reunion-era album?  I'm unsure.  It had the potential to be.  There's a lot of diversity, cool ideas, and a real progressive-bent to this album that could have clearly elevated it above the others.  

Little notes:

- The best part about "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" is the acoustic guitar.  Very awesome touch.
- I think not redoing "Satelite 15" was a mistake.  If it was mixed properly, it could've been a seriously epic and ominous intro.  In its rough demo form, it's interesting, but not excellent.
- The lyrics are quite good.  Except for some odd Harris lines that stick out, it might be my favourite album lyrically since The X Factor.
- Is it ever good to not have to hear a repeating chorus every song.
- "The Alchemist" is wonderfully catchy, but the performances are a bit rough, and could've used some fine-tuning.  The members aren't always in sync here.
- One similarity that people have overlooked but jumps right out to me: "The Man Who Would Be King" and "The Thin Line Between Love and Hate".  Both Murray compositions.
- "When the Wild Wind Blows" is not in the same company of "Sign of the Cross" and "Rime of the Ancient Mariner".  There are some seriously awesome sections, but as I mentioned early, there's a good chunk that's just too stock Maiden.  Also, the intro vocal melodies simply don't work as well when the song turns heavy.
- Final addendum: Don't know if I'm the first to mention this, but does anyone else hear a giant dose of Virtual XI on this album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 25, 2010, 08:39:32 PM
I LOVE TTLBLAH, but TMWWBK just doesn't grab me the same way.  I kinda agree that WTWWB is sort of standard Maiden, espeically post-reunion Maiden, but its still a pretty good song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 25, 2010, 09:01:03 PM
Kinda random, but I love the "spacey" sound on the guitars throughout the album
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Post by: GuineaPig on August 25, 2010, 09:04:52 PM
Kinda random, but I love the "spacey" sound on the guitars throughout the album

Really?  I don't really think they're spacey at all.


Jesus christ.  I just thought of what TFF would sound like with Somewhere in Time's production, and my mind (and pants) exploded.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 25, 2010, 11:03:24 PM
Kinda random, but I love the "spacey" sound on the guitars throughout the album

Really?  I don't really think they're spacey at all.


Jesus christ.  I just thought of what TFF would sound like with Somewhere in Time's production, and my mind (and pants) exploded.
More specifically, the guitars in "Mother Of Mercy".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 26, 2010, 10:05:17 AM
https://www.bravewords.com/news/145167

Cool interview with Jannick.

Gogmagog FTW :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 26, 2010, 02:26:05 PM
- "When the Wild Wind Blows" is not in the same company of "Sign of the Cross" and "Rime of the Ancient Mariner".  There are some seriously awesome sections, but as I mentioned early, there's a good chunk that's just too stock Maiden.  Also, the intro vocal melodies simply don't work as well when the song turns heavy.
- Final addendum: Don't know if I'm the first to mention this, but does anyone else hear a giant dose of Virtual XI on this album?

Good comments.  I hear much more of The X Factor than Virtual 11. And I completely agree about WTWWB.  I don't think it compares to the other maiden epics.  Its a good song and all, but doesn't blow me away like ROTAM, TTAL, SSOASS, SOTC, Paschendale...

I however, am really starting to like the production.  While using my headphones, I get a really good feel for the album, much better than AMOLAD while still getting the raw live feel that they aimed for.  Still not as good as BNW production which is my personal favorite.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 26, 2010, 06:51:05 PM
Looks like TFF has debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. Good show, even if it is one of Maiden's weaker albums imo
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 26, 2010, 07:11:35 PM
Looks like TFF has debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. Good show, even if it is one of Maiden's weaker albums imo

I saw the thrashing you (I'm assuming it is you) gave it over at MP. You really think it's that bad? I couldn't disagree more.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2010, 07:13:52 PM
Looks like TFF has debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. Good show, even if it is one of Maiden's weaker albums imo

Well now I know why the album has grown on me so much, you don't like it so it must be a good album. :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 26, 2010, 07:15:51 PM
Nick, you and me typically come at Maiden from opposite sides, but I think we have an album we can agree on :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2010, 07:19:15 PM
I can honestly say this album hasn't left my player since I got it, which is very rare this far in, and the reason for it is that I honestly enjoy it more every single time I listen to it. My favorite is still When the Wild Wind Blows, but behind that who knows, a lot of great tunes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 26, 2010, 07:21:43 PM
The only album I've listened to besides TFF has been AMOLAD..and really only to make some comparisons.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 26, 2010, 08:30:00 PM
Looks like TFF has debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. Good show, even if it is one of Maiden's weaker albums imo

I saw the thrashing you (I'm assuming it is you) gave it over at MP. You really think it's that bad? I couldn't disagree more.

I don't post on MP, so it was someone else.

I don't hate it. It has its moments. But overall its just too long of an album for the content it has. And I like The X Factor and AMOLAD a whole lot, so long songs aren't an issue with me. Its just most of the stuff needs to be cut down imo. El Dorado was a pretty good song and the only one I'd rank really highly though. The others are just "meh" to me. Nothing terrible, but nothing mindblowing either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on August 26, 2010, 08:31:06 PM
I sort of agree, I've only listened to it once, and haven't had any urges to spin it again yet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 26, 2010, 08:32:03 PM
^ Me too.  Though not because I think its inherently bad.  Just didn't grip me first time 'round.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 26, 2010, 08:36:46 PM
The album reminds me a lot of Somewhere in Time actually. And I didn't care for that album too much either :/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 26, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
The album reminds me a lot of Somewhere in Time actually. And I didn't care for that album too much either :/

fail
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 26, 2010, 08:39:56 PM
The album reminds me a lot of Somewhere in Time actually. And I didn't care for that album too much either :/

fail
I'd like it more if the synths weren't so obtrusive, and if there was less filler. And I dislike Wasted Years the more I listen to it more and more.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 26, 2010, 08:55:31 PM
The album reminds me a lot of Somewhere in Time actually. And I didn't care for that album too much either :/

fail
I'd like it more if the synths weren't so obtrusive, and if there was less filler. And I dislike Wasted Years the more I listen to it more and more.

Yeah fair enough.  I was gonna write something a lot more substantial than 'fail' but I cbf'd
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2010, 09:01:10 PM
The album reminds me a lot of Somewhere in Time actually. And I didn't care for that album too much either :/

fail
I'd like it more if the synths weren't so obtrusive, and if there was less filler. And I dislike Wasted Years the more I listen to it more and more.

Someone who loves Seventh Son wants less filler...

Somewhere in Time is amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 26, 2010, 09:09:52 PM
The album reminds me a lot of Somewhere in Time actually. And I didn't care for that album too much either :/

fail
I'd like it more if the synths weren't so obtrusive, and if there was less filler. And I dislike Wasted Years the more I listen to it more and more.

Someone who loves Seventh Son wants less filler...

Somewhere in Time is amazing.

SSoaSS has no filler.

Somewhere in Time is a 7/10 album at best.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 26, 2010, 09:12:19 PM
Seventh Son had filler ???
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 26, 2010, 10:20:54 PM
I sort of agree, I've only listened to it once, and haven't had any urges to spin it again yet.

^ Me too.  Though not because I think its inherently bad.  Just didn't grip me first time 'round.

Give it another spin or two.  My first listen was the same. Not bad music, but nothing stood out to me.  However, the more I listened the more I realized it's pretty damn good.  I still wouldn't rank it highly in comparison to other IM albums, but its still a damn good one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 26, 2010, 11:25:58 PM
Only the Good Die Young is filler.  Thats all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 27, 2010, 12:26:38 AM
Only the Good Die Young The Prophecy is filler.  Thats all.

Fix'd.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 27, 2010, 12:31:03 AM
We're doing 7SOA7S vs SIT again?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 27, 2010, 01:02:51 AM
:lol so it seems.  They're both fantastic and I consider them to be companion albums.  Suck that, haters.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 27, 2010, 01:06:47 AM
I agree with you there, they're both awesome (my #1 and #2 IM albums) :smiley:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 27, 2010, 06:09:58 AM
When SiT came out, I loved it. I thought it was the best thing they had done to that point. I was very lukewarm on Powerslave back in the day, feeling that it was very formulaic. Funny, because PS has aged greatly, but SiT really hasn't. Other than the title track (A Top 5 Maiden tune for me) and SIASL, nothing really jumps out at me. Alexander The Great is good, but similar to Rime, they hadn't quite figured out how the give an epic a proper ending.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 27, 2010, 06:25:31 AM
No song that begins with the lines, "The demon in your mind will rape you in your bed at night." can be considered filler. Jesus.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 27, 2010, 07:18:23 AM
Umm...... there is no filler on SSOASS, end discussion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 27, 2010, 08:06:29 AM
When SiT came out, I loved it. I thought it was the best thing they had done to that point. I was very lukewarm on Powerslave back in the day, feeling that it was very formulaic. Funny, because PS has aged greatly, but SiT really hasn't. Other than the title track (A Top 5 Maiden tune for me) and SIASL, nothing really jumps out at me. Alexander The Great is good, but similar to Rime, they hadn't quite figured out how the give an epic a proper ending.

SiT and Powerslave are both pretty good in my opinion. Though I've always though Bruce's vocals on Powerslave sounded a wee bit more strained that usual, and that has always bothered me (apparently, no one else thinks this, at least not people who listen to Nick's show).
Then again, because of the producation you can't make out a word Bruce is saying on SiT, so I guess it evens out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on August 27, 2010, 08:08:44 AM
Am I the only who who thinks there is some filler on every single IM album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 27, 2010, 08:11:34 AM
Am I the only one who thinks that filler on more recent Maiden albums has been a lot better than filler in the '80s?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 27, 2010, 08:29:52 AM
Am I the only who who thinks there is some filler on every single IM album?

I don't know. I really don't consider any songs "filler." Filler, for me, is more like all those random noises in the Mars Volta albums. Then again, there ARE certain Iron Maiden songs, like Quest for Fire, which have and will never be played. And each album does seem to have its share of songs which the band will never play live, even once. So it's hard to tell.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 27, 2010, 08:33:34 AM
I would just like the say The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is highly underrated and contains some of Bruce's best vocal moments in his career with Maiden.



Fuck everyone else.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 27, 2010, 08:36:53 AM
Am I the only who who thinks there is some filler on every single IM album?

No, it is true.

Am I the only one who thinks that filler on more recent Maiden albums has been a lot better than filler in the '80s?

I laughed the first time I read this. Then I thought, geesh..how true..but I don't think so. I still would prefer Sun And Steel and Back In the Village to The Mercenary or The Alchemist.

I would just like the say The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is highly underrated and contains some of Bruce's best vocal moments in his career with Maiden.

Yeah, but there's definitely something missing in this song..I've never been able to put my finger on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 27, 2010, 08:51:11 AM
I would just like the say The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is highly underrated and contains some of Bruce's best vocal moments in his career with Maiden.



Fuck everyone else.

Top 20 Maiden song right there.  Criminally underrated.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 27, 2010, 08:57:22 AM
Back in the Village is filler?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 27, 2010, 08:59:04 AM
I would just like the say The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is highly underrated and contains some of Bruce's best vocal moments in his career with Maiden.



Fuck everyone else.

Worst song on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 27, 2010, 09:01:20 AM
I would just like the say The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is highly underrated and contains some of Bruce's best vocal moments in his career with Maiden.



Fuck everyone else.

Worst song on the album.

Yeah I agree with you. That song has never clicked for me, but the rest of the album is stellar.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 27, 2010, 09:04:38 AM
Back in the Village is filler?
Well..maybe I should've said Flash Of The Blade..but yeah it's a pretty plain track...but I've done a complete flip on Powerslave between then and now. When it first came out, Back In the Village was my favorite track off of it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 27, 2010, 09:05:57 AM
I would just like the say The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is highly underrated and contains some of Bruce's best vocal moments in his career with Maiden.



Fuck everyone else.

Worst song on the album.
Fuck everyone else.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 27, 2010, 09:09:21 AM
The harmonies at 2:24 on TLOTLDR are some of the best harmonies Iron Maiden have ever done, so beautiful.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on August 27, 2010, 09:10:55 AM
I'm glad someone actually agrees with me. TLOTLDR is easily my favourite track from Somewhere in Time. The harmonies, Bruce's vocal delivery, so engie, so powah.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 27, 2010, 09:20:24 AM
I'm glad someone actually agrees with me. TLOTLDR is easily my favourite track from Somewhere in Time. The harmonies, Bruce's vocal delivery, so engie, so powah.

Also the fantastic major key solo from Adrian, really kicks the atmosphere up a notch, gives great imagery.  Really every section of this song gives great imagery of the subject matter.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 27, 2010, 10:01:23 AM
Am I the only who who thinks there is some filler on every single IM album?
No filler, just some lesser good tracks. But some albums like Somewhere in time and Seventh son of a seventh son don't even have a lesser good song. As for fillers, some can be found on Fear of the dark, Killers, and maybe The Final Frontier, with Starblind being a song I don't think was really necessary.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 27, 2010, 10:02:10 AM
Am I the only who who thinks there is some filler on every single IM album?

Nope.  I've said that a couple times now too.  Powerslave and AMOLAD are the closest to no-filler Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 27, 2010, 11:21:40 AM
TLOTLDR is one of the few songs from SiT I'd rank really highly.

Still not really feeling TFF, but I still think its cool to see Iron Maiden in the Billboard 200's top 5 for the first time ever  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Architeuthis on August 27, 2010, 02:05:51 PM
 I think the Talisman could easily be my favorite track on the album, but the guitar solo section is weak. I think they could have done a more melodic and epic type solo signifying a ship fighting the rough seas with determination! Still a fantastic song though, and the whole album gets better with each listen. I love music like that!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 27, 2010, 02:07:55 PM
No song that begins with the lines, "The demon in your mind will rape you in your bed at night." can be considered filler. Jesus.
Funny thing.  A good friend of mine just commented on that line a couple of days ago.  It had kind of slipped beneath both of our respective radars. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on August 27, 2010, 07:07:15 PM
I would just like the say The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is highly underrated and contains some of Bruce's best vocal moments in his career with Maiden.



Fuck everyone else.

Worst song on the album.
Worse than 'Heaven Can Wait?' Wtf?

TLotLDR is a great, great tune. "Caught Somewhere In Time" is easily my favorite from the album though.


Still not feeling TFF much after 3 listens or so. Very few of the songs are really jumping out at me atm.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 27, 2010, 07:55:14 PM
As awesome as Somewhere in Time is, Heaven Can Wait is the only reason it can't be called an absolute masterpiece.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 27, 2010, 08:27:54 PM
No song that begins with the lines, "The demon in your mind will rape you in your bed at night." can be considered filler. Jesus.

One line redeems a song from being filler?  Pffffffftttt.  Its pretty crap compared to everything else on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 27, 2010, 11:21:40 PM
I can't stay in this thread. There are just too many opinions that make absolutely no sense to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 28, 2010, 01:02:19 AM
Thank God for that old wooden ship called Diversity, eh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 28, 2010, 06:31:39 AM
I can't stay in this thread. There are just too many opinions that make absolutely no sense to me.

Hence the word 'opinions'
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 28, 2010, 09:07:52 AM
I love "Only the Good Die Young."  Badass solos, and the verses are really cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 28, 2010, 02:05:06 PM
No song that begins with the lines, "The demon in your mind will rape you in your bed at night." can be considered filler. Jesus.

One line redeems a song from being filler?  Pffffffftttt.  Its pretty crap compared to everything else on the album.

FAIL

Only the Good Die Young is an awesome track, and definitely in my top 50 IM songs. Very few songs from SSoaSS would be outside of my top 50 though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 28, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
I'd rank the 7th Son tracks like this:

1. Infinite Dreams
2. Seventh Son
3. Moonchild
4. The Prophecy
5. The Evil That Men Do
6. Only The Good Die Young
7. The Clairvoyant
8. Can I Play With Madness
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on August 28, 2010, 03:34:33 PM
Moonchild
Infinite Dreams
The Clairvoyant
The Prophecy
The Evil That Men Do
Only The Good Die Young
Can I Play With Madness
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son



My favorite Iron Maiden album by far.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 28, 2010, 03:38:54 PM
Glad you have The Prophecy rated so highly. :tup

The title track has really aged well for me. I like it loads more than I did in 1988.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 28, 2010, 05:21:30 PM
Infinite Dreams
Moonchild
The Clairvoyant
The Prophecy
Only The Good Die Young
The Evil That Men Do
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Can I Play With Madness

I'm thinking something like this. This is my favourite Maiden album, so even CIPWM is amazing to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 28, 2010, 05:23:20 PM
As awesome as Somewhere in Time is, Heaven Can Wait is the only reason it can't be called an absolute masterpiece.

This. It's really too bad that it brings the overall album down so far. If it didn't have synths, it would almost sound like it would belong on Piece of Mind, I think.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on August 28, 2010, 05:52:43 PM
I don't understand how on a DT message board, synths are a problem in a metal band.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 28, 2010, 06:21:05 PM
1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Infinite Dreams
3. Moonchild
4. Only the Good Die Young
5. The Prophecy
6. The Evil That Men Do
7. The Clairvoyant
8. Can I Play With Madness
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 28, 2010, 06:43:48 PM
I listened to No Prayer today. Obviously it's a subpar Maiden album, but once you get over that, I really enjoy listening to at least half of it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on August 28, 2010, 08:39:18 PM
I don't understand how on a DT message board, synths are a problem in a metal band.

I didn't say it was a problem. I just meant, if you take the synths out of the song, stylistically it would fit on Piece of Mind. Obviously with synths still in it, it wouldn't fit on Piece of Mind. I love maiden's keys, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on August 28, 2010, 08:40:20 PM
I listened to No Prayer today. Obviously it's a subpar Maiden album, but once you get over that, I really enjoy listening to at least half of it.
That weird TAC.  I was talking to my wife today about No Prayer and Fear of the Dark and how I never bought the 2 cd's they did with Blaze. I need to get those two.  They are the only two I don't own.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 28, 2010, 08:42:17 PM
What's wrong with Piece of Mind?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 28, 2010, 08:42:46 PM
Quest for Fire.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 28, 2010, 08:43:29 PM
And that's about it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 28, 2010, 08:47:45 PM
What's wrong with Piece of Mind?

Who is picking on Piece Of Mind?

I listened to No Prayer today. Obviously it's a subpar Maiden album, but once you get over that, I really enjoy listening to at least half of it.
That weird TAC.  I was talking to my wife today about No Prayer and Fear of the Dark and how I never bought the 2 cd's they did with Blaze. I need to get those two.  They are the only two I don't own.

They're both very worth it..even though there's tons of filler on both. Fear is definitely better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 28, 2010, 08:48:58 PM
What's wrong with Piece of Mind?
Nothing. It's great. Just listened to some of it today after a run-through of The Final Frontier. :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on August 28, 2010, 08:52:01 PM


They're both very worth it..even though there's tons of filler on both. Fear is definitely better.

I'm of the opinion that No Prayer is far superior.  No Prayer is a mediocre album, but its quality is relatively even; no songs that are really good, but no songs that are really bad.  Fear has a couple gems, and then about 5 or 6 of the worst songs Maiden ever wrote. 

The irony is, I think that their two worst albums (Fear and Virtual XI) both are in their top 4 concerning guitar work (along with pariah Dance of Death and the sublime Somewhere in Time).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 28, 2010, 08:54:14 PM
I love the No Prayer title Track. It's a Top 20 Maiden song for me. Plus, I love Run Silent Run Deep (the mosh part FTW)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Quadrochosis on August 28, 2010, 09:49:25 PM
I don't understand how on a DT message board, synths are a problem in a metal band.

I didn't say it was a problem. I just meant, if you take the synths out of the song, stylistically it would fit on Piece of Mind. Obviously with synths still in it, it wouldn't fit on Piece of Mind. I love maiden's keys, though.

Wasn't talking to you. I saw a post higher up complaining about synths on SiT.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 29, 2010, 02:32:46 AM
What's wrong with Piece of Mind?

Die With Your Boots On. Yuck.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 29, 2010, 02:49:04 AM


They're both very worth it..even though there's tons of filler on both. Fear is definitely better.

I'm of the opinion that No Prayer is far superior.  No Prayer is a mediocre album, but its quality is relatively even; no songs that are really good, but no songs that are really bad.  Fear has a couple gems, and then about 5 or 6 of the worst songs Maiden ever wrote. 

The irony is, I think that their two worst albums (Fear and Virtual XI) both are in their top 4 concerning guitar work (along with pariah Dance of Death and the sublime Somewhere in Time).

Fear of the Dark is probably their best album regarding guitar work, besides SIT.  Dave and Janick just fucking slay all the way through FOTD.  Even crappier tracks like Weekend Warrior has the most amazing guitar solos from both guitarists.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 29, 2010, 05:18:52 AM
What's wrong with Piece of Mind?

Die With Your Boots On. Yuck.

:omg:  That's a fantastic song.  Classic H solo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on August 29, 2010, 10:52:38 AM
Fates Warning needs more love. Very good song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 29, 2010, 10:54:07 AM
What's wrong with Piece of Mind?

Die With Your Boots On. Yuck.

:omg:  That's a fantastic song.  Classic H solo.
'CAUSE IF YOU'RE GONNA DIEEEE (If you're gonna die... you're gonna die), IF YOU'RE GONNA DIE (If you're gonna die), IF YOU'RE GONNA DIIIIIEEEEEEEEE

IF YOU'RE GONNA DIE
DIE WITH YOUR BOOTS ON
IF YOU'RE GONNA TRY
WELL, STICK AROUND
GONNA CRY, JUST MOVE ALONG
IF YOU'RE GONNA DIE, YOU'RE GONNA DIE GONNA DIE
DIE WITH YOUR BOOTS ON
:birch: :birch: :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 29, 2010, 10:57:43 AM
I've never been a huge fan of that song neither, to be honest with you. I've always liked Still life and Sun and steel better, when it comes to tracks from Piece of mind.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 29, 2010, 11:26:34 AM
Die With Your Boots On is great. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 29, 2010, 12:47:24 PM
I've never been a huge fan of that song neither, to be honest with you. I've always liked Still life and Sun and steel better, when it comes to tracks from Piece of mind.
Does not compute.  Those are my other two "filler" tracks from PoM along with QFF.  DWYBO is great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on August 29, 2010, 01:00:35 PM
I don't understand how on a DT message board, synths are a problem in a metal band.

I didn't say it was a problem. I just meant, if you take the synths out of the song, stylistically it would fit on Piece of Mind. Obviously with synths still in it, it wouldn't fit on Piece of Mind. I love maiden's keys, though.

Wasn't talking to you. I saw a post higher up complaining about synths on SiT.

That would be me. I don't have an issue with synths normally, but they bug the fuck out of me on SiT. Maybe its the production, or just how they are used on a lot of songs, but its a turnoff, personally.

And Die With Your Boots On is a fucking classic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 29, 2010, 03:42:08 PM
That would be me. I don't have an issue with synths normally, but they bug the fuck out of me on SiT. Maybe its the production, or just how they are used on a lot of songs, but its a turnoff, personally.

The synths are way more prevalent on 7th Son. You like the sound of them better on that album?



Anyway..all this has led me to come home and watch a SiT DVD. My single greatest "holy f##k" moment in my concert going history was on that tour, when busted into Phantom Of the Opera.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 29, 2010, 07:07:31 PM
I've never been a huge fan of that song neither, to be honest with you. I've always liked Still life and Sun and steel better, when it comes to tracks from Piece of mind.
Does not compute.  Those are my other two "filler" tracks from PoM along with QFF.  DWYBO is great.

Still Life is far from filler.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on August 29, 2010, 09:13:01 PM
Just because a song wasn't on the radio doesn't mean its filler. Still Life and Sun and Steel are far from filler... Especially Still Life.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on August 29, 2010, 09:14:14 PM
SUNLIIIIIGGGGHHHT, FALLING ON YOUR STEEL
DEATH IN LIFE IS YOUR IDEAL
LIFE IS LIKE A WHEEEEEEEEEEEL
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 29, 2010, 10:50:21 PM
Still Life is far from filler.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on August 29, 2010, 10:52:56 PM
Still Life is far from filler.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 29, 2010, 11:01:18 PM
Still Life is far from filler.

He speaks the truth.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 31, 2010, 08:53:32 PM
The live version on Maiden England kicks 7 different kinds of ballsack.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 31, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
Just because a song wasn't on the radio doesn't mean its filler. Still Life and Sun and Steel are far from filler... Especially Still Life.
Yeah, I'm on a Dream Theater forum talking about Iron Maiden because I only listen to what's on the radio.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on August 31, 2010, 09:20:06 PM
Quest For Fire is shit though
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 31, 2010, 09:20:55 PM
Pretty much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on September 01, 2010, 12:17:34 AM
Agreed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on September 01, 2010, 01:14:26 AM
Are you guys fucking crazy?








































Nah, it's a bad song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 01, 2010, 04:10:27 AM
Hmm....it's definitely not the best song, but it's okay for me, I can listen to it without skipping it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 01, 2010, 04:25:10 AM
Any song that starts off with: "IN A TIIIIME WHEN DINOSAURS WALKED THE EARTH!" is destined to fail.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 01, 2010, 04:31:40 AM
Any song that starts off with: "IN A TIIIIME WHEN DINOSAURS WALKED THE EARTH!" is destined to fail.

I think Bruce's range on the next line somewhat makes up for it....well....almost.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 01, 2010, 04:59:33 AM
Any song that starts off with: "IN A TIIIIME WHEN DINOSAURS WALKED THE EARTH!" is destined to fail.

I think Bruce's range on the next line somewhat makes up for it....well....almost.

Yeah... not quite :lol.  Geez, good luck trying to hit those notes these days, Brucey.  Good god.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 01, 2010, 05:05:24 AM
Any song that starts off with: "IN A TIIIIME WHEN DINOSAURS WALKED THE EARTH!" is destined to fail.

I think Bruce's range on the next line somewhat makes up for it....well....almost.

Yeah... not quite :lol.  Geez, good luck trying to hit those notes these days, Brucey.  Good god.

Yeah, amazing vocals in those verses.

When the land was swamp and caves were home!!!!!!!!!!

EPIC!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 01, 2010, 10:22:25 AM
I think "Quest For Fire" and "Sun And Steel" are good tracks, but there's an obvious drop-off in quality during the second half of the album, until "To Tame A Land".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 01, 2010, 10:50:49 AM
Sun and Steel is a great track. Don't you go lumping it together with Quest for Fire.  >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 01, 2010, 10:56:36 AM
Sun and Steel is a great track. Don't you go lumping it together with Quest for Fire.  >:(
It was happening earlier (I thin), so I figured I'd go along with it. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 01, 2010, 11:50:45 AM
Sun and Steel is a great track. Don't you go lumping it together with Quest for Fire.  >:(

Sun and Steel is actually worse than Quest for Fire.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on September 01, 2010, 12:40:24 PM
:corn
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on September 01, 2010, 12:55:41 PM
This may be controversial, but if i would list my top5 Maiden songs, it would look something like this:
1. The Legacy
2. Powerslave
3. Starblind
4. The Clansman
5. Dance of Death

Honorable mentions to:
Hallowed Be Thy Name, The Phantom of the Opera & Killers.

*prepares flame-shield*  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 01, 2010, 02:03:04 PM
This may be controversial, but if i would list my top5 Maiden songs, it would look something like this:
1. The Legacy
2. Powerslave
3. Starblind
4. The Clansman
5. Dance of Death

Honorable mentions to:
Hallowed Be Thy Name, The Phantom of the Opera & Killers.

*prepares flame-shield*  :biggrin:

I see no problem except I would say its too early for Starblind to crack into anyone's top IM songs.  Maybe its just me, but its not even on the top half of TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 01, 2010, 03:51:01 PM
Zantara..you picked 5 great tracks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 01, 2010, 04:09:22 PM
This may be controversial, but if i would list my top5 Maiden songs, it would look something like this:
1. The Legacy
2. Powerslave
3. Starblind
4. The Clansman
5. Dance of Death

Honorable mentions to:
Hallowed Be Thy Name, The Phantom of the Opera & Killers.

*prepares flame-shield*  :biggrin:
Great songs.  Powerslave is my all-time favorite Maiden song, so props for putting it that high, even if its below the overrated (but still awesome) Legacy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 01, 2010, 04:19:42 PM
I'll never understand the love for Dance of Death (the song).  Every time I hear it it reminds me of Stonehenge by Spinal Tap :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 01, 2010, 05:02:29 PM

This may be controversial, but if i would list my top5 Maiden songs, it would look something like this:
1. The Legacy
2. Powerslave
3. Starblind
4. The Clansman
5. Dance of Death

Honorable mentions to:
Hallowed Be Thy Name, The Phantom of the Opera & Killers.

*prepares flame-shield*  :biggrin:

Starblind is easily the best on TFF.  It would at least be in my top 15 already.  It's pure magic!
I see no problem except I would say its too early for Starblind to crack into anyone's top IM songs.  Maybe its just me, but its not even on the top half of TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 01, 2010, 05:13:02 PM
I'll never understand the love for Dance of Death (the song).  Every time I hear it it reminds me of Stonehenge by Spinal Tap :lol

Its a very good song, and the whole Celtic feel is cool, but like Stonehedge, it feels kind of silly even for Maiden.  Especially with the lines: "AND I DANCED AND I PRANCED"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 01, 2010, 05:28:31 PM
DoD is a great song, I dont care if they danced and pranced, the song rocks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on September 01, 2010, 05:53:41 PM
DoD is a great song, I dont care if they danced and pranced, the song rocks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on September 01, 2010, 06:38:16 PM
Sun and Steel is a great track. Don't you go lumping it together with Quest for Fire.  >:(

Sun and Steel is actually worse than Quest for Fire.
Who turned the Fail-O-Tron 5000 on?

"Sun and Steel" is great.

I'll never understand the love for Dance of Death (the song).  Every time I hear it it reminds me of Stonehenge by Spinal Tap :lol

Its a very good song, and the whole Celtic feel is cool, but like Stonehedge, it feels kind of silly even for Maiden.  Especially with the lines: "AND I DANCED AND I PRANCED"
This.

I'm starting to think that "The Alchemist" might be my least favorite on TFF. I just kind of... zone out during it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on September 01, 2010, 06:51:13 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 01, 2010, 08:56:20 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

Sun and Steel is in my bottom 10 Iron Maiden songs. Considering the crap that's on Fear of the Dark, No Prayer for the Dying, and Virtual XI, that's saying a lot.

Bruce's voice is just so intolerable, bleh
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 02, 2010, 09:19:35 AM
The Death On The Road version of Dance Of Death is 10 times better than the studio version.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on September 02, 2010, 09:19:54 AM
First listen to new album. There's a song on there that sounds like Lord of Light and Out of the Shadows which seemed a good sign. A Bruce-type song.

Also, I forgot that When the wind blows ended with the revelation that the couple had mistaken the earthquake for a bomb. I thought they died of radiation sickness?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 02, 2010, 05:38:16 PM
Also, I forgot that When the wind blows ended with the revelation that the couple had mistaken the earthquake for a bomb. I thought they died of radiation sickness?

Yeah I thought that also, quite confused.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on September 02, 2010, 05:42:14 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

WTF? I beg to differ. Minus the last track, BNW is a perfect record. Great songs and performances.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 02, 2010, 06:10:09 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

WTF? I beg to differ. Minus the last track, BNW is a perfect record. Great songs and performances.

...but ...the last track is my favorite on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 02, 2010, 06:20:04 PM
Brave New World is phenomenal through and through
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on September 02, 2010, 08:01:22 PM
I know it is. That's why I said AFTER Brave New World.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 02, 2010, 08:08:07 PM
Ah, I must've missed that. Carry on.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 02, 2010, 09:57:41 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

WTF? I beg to differ. Minus the last track, BNW is a perfect record. Great songs and performances.

...but ...the last track is my favorite on the album.

Anyone who doesn't love The Thin Line can GTFO!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on September 02, 2010, 10:29:07 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

WTF? I beg to differ. Minus the last track, BNW is a perfect record. Great songs and performances.

...but ...the last track is my favorite on the album.

Anyone who doesn't love The Thin Line can GTFO!
Phenomenal fucking track.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 02, 2010, 10:43:40 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

WTF? I beg to differ. Minus the last track, BNW is a perfect record. Great songs and performances.

...but ...the last track is my favorite on the album.

Anyone who doesn't love The Thin Line can GTFO!
Phenomenal fucking track.
Agreed
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 02, 2010, 10:45:46 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

WTF? I beg to differ. Minus the last track, BNW is a perfect record. Great songs and performances.

...but ...the last track is my favorite on the album.

Anyone who doesn't love The Thin Line can GTFO!
Phenomenal fucking track.
Agreed

I agree its phenomenal.  But its still the weakest track on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 02, 2010, 10:46:28 PM
Brave New World is probably my least favorite of the reunion albums. It's not bad at all, but I like the others better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 02, 2010, 10:46:57 PM
Sun and Steel is better than anything after Brave New World save a few tracks. I don't like post reunion Iron Maiden.

WTF? I beg to differ. Minus the last track, BNW is a perfect record. Great songs and performances.

...but ...the last track is my favorite on the album.

Anyone who doesn't love The Thin Line can GTFO!
Phenomenal fucking track.
Agreed

I agree its phenomenal.  But its still the weakest track on the album.
I coincidentally also agree with this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on September 02, 2010, 11:57:17 PM
TTLBLAH is a top 10 Maiden song for me. No way in hell it is the weakest song on BNW (it's rather the strongest one).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on September 03, 2010, 04:25:02 AM
Also, I forgot that When the wind blows ended with the revelation that the couple had mistaken the earthquake for a bomb. I thought they died of radiation sickness?

Yeah I thought that also, quite confused.
He might be using the film as inspiration and making a general point about people getting worked up about the latest crisis and acting rashly?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on September 03, 2010, 04:37:34 AM
Brave New World is probably my least favorite of the reunion albums. It's not bad at all, but I like the others better.

This.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on September 03, 2010, 07:24:42 AM
Also, I forgot that When the wind blows ended with the revelation that the couple had mistaken the earthquake for a bomb. I thought they died of radiation sickness?

Yeah I thought that also, quite confused.
He might be using the film as inspiration and making a general point about people getting worked up about the latest crisis and acting rashly?

I think this. There are plenty of Iron Maiden songs based on books/movies/etc., but few of them seem to be simple summaries of the source material. Like To Tame a Land, for instance. There's a lot of stuff in there that seems to be more based on Harris' interpretation than Dune.

And I agree about Brave New World. It's a good, consistent album, but the highs aren't nearly as high as those on DoD or TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on September 03, 2010, 07:39:53 AM
My biggest problem with BNW is probably that it lacks songs i really really love.
DoD has the title-track and Paschendale for example, AMOLAD has The Legacy and For the Greater Good of God and TFF has Starblind and Isle of Avalon to name a few, but BNW doesn't have a song i would rank as high.
The Wicker Man is slightly repetitive and not my type of song (im more in love with the slightly longer Maiden-songs), Ghost of the Navigator and the title-track are my favorites from it, but they aren't near as good as the other tracks i mentioned.

It's actually pretty funny considering that i used to LOVE BNW and held it as one of my favorites, but now it wouldn't make my top 5 Maiden-albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on September 03, 2010, 07:43:59 AM
I pretty much agree. Every song on BNW is above average for me, but I don't hear anything "great." Same goes for AMOLAD, in my opinion. Whereas while DoD and TFF have their duds, they've also got songs that are in my Iron Maiden top 5.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 03, 2010, 07:45:56 AM
I'd probably take BNW over DOD and AMOLAD.  It's just consistently good all the way through IMO, where as the other two have a few filler spots.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on September 03, 2010, 08:25:42 AM
 :tup
1. Piece of Mind
2. Powerslave
3. NOTB
4. Killers
5. 7th Son
6. SIT
7. IM
8. BNW
9. TFF
10. NPFTD
11. FOTD
12. DOD
13. XFactor
14. AMOLAD
15. Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on September 03, 2010, 09:23:24 AM
:tup
1. Piece of Mind
2. Powerslave
3. NOTB
4. Killers
5. 7th Son
6. SIT
7. IM
8. BNW
9. TFF
10. NPFTD
11. FOTD
12. DOD
13. XFactor
14. AMOLAD
15. Virtual XI

I highly approve of the top half, and I'm deeply offended by the bottom half. 

The ranking of the old stuff is pretty close to how I'd do it, but some of the newer albums deserve their place in the top ten. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on September 03, 2010, 09:33:02 AM
:tup
1. Piece of Mind
2. Powerslave
3. NOTB
4. Killers
5. 7th Son
6. SIT
7. IM
8. BNW
9. TFF
10. NPFTD
11. FOTD
12. DOD
13. XFactor
14. AMOLAD
15. Virtual XI

I highly approve of the top half, and I'm deeply offended by the bottom half. 

The ranking of the old stuff is pretty close to how I'd do it, but some of the newer albums deserve their place in the top ten. 
Until the 8th position most of it is closed for some years. The rest changes sometimes, probably AMOLAD is worse than Virtual XI and probably DOD is better than FOTD. A couple years ago I'd rank AMOLAD at the same level of BNW, sadly to say I think it's one of their poorest album. Can't really remember most songs, drift away on complete songs which makes me indifferent. In the beginning I'd rank NPFTD at the 5 top, it still my week spot on several occasions. Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter is such a fun song to sing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on September 03, 2010, 10:41:34 AM
If we're doing rankings...

1. Powerslave
2. A Matter of Life and Death
3. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
4. The Number of the Beast
5. Killers
6. The X-factor
7. Somewhere in Time
8. Piece of Mind
9. The Final Frontier
10. Iron Maiden
11. Dance of Death
12. Brave New World
13. Fear of the Dark
14. Virtual XI
15. No Prayer For the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 03, 2010, 10:45:40 AM
Rankings again?

1. Powerslave
2. A Matter of Life and Death
3. Somewhere in Time
4. Number of the Beast
5. Piece of Mind
6. Brave New World
7. Dance of Death
--Tentative TFF Placement--
8. Iron Maiden
9. Killers
10. Seventh Son
11. Fear of the Dark
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on September 03, 2010, 12:49:04 PM
I think I did it a couple of months ago, but it's a bit different now...

Somewhere in time
Seventh son of a seventh son
The X Factor
Powerslave
A Matter of life and death
Dance of death
The Number of the beast
Iron Maiden
Piece of mind
The Final Frontier
Brave new world
Killers
Virtual XI
No prayer for the dying
Fear of the dark
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 03, 2010, 12:51:23 PM
Oh, we're ranking them again :neverusethis:

1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Powerslave
3. The X Factor
4. Iron Maiden
5. A Matter of Life and Death
6. Piece of Mind
7. Brave New World
8. The Number of the Beast
9. Dance of Death
10. Killers
11. Somewhere in Time
12. The Final Frontier
13. Fear of the Dark
14. Virtual XI
15. No Prayer for the Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on September 03, 2010, 02:05:00 PM
I'll never understand the love for Dance of Death (the song).  Every time I hear it it reminds me of Stonehenge by Spinal Tap :lol
You're just jealous because you aren't one of Maiden's best songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on September 03, 2010, 02:07:49 PM
I'll never understand the love for Dance of Death (the song).  Every time I hear it it reminds me of Stonehenge by Spinal Tap :lol
You're just jealous because you aren't one of Maiden's best songs.
I agree, and it's so blatantly obvious too. Good God..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: toro on September 03, 2010, 05:06:45 PM
Guys what do you think about the intro of Satellite 15... The Final Frontier?
I think it might be their best intro ever, but the song itself is kinda... shitty.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 03, 2010, 05:21:29 PM
Sounds about right, though "Aces High" is still my favorite Maiden opener, followed by The Wicker Man, followed by CSIT, followed by Satellite 15.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 03, 2010, 05:40:07 PM
I like The Final Fronter (track), but it doesn't really gel with Satellite 15. Sat 15 is awesome..but it needs a proper ending. It sounds like Megadeth (Train Of Consequences-ish_ meets Skunkworks. The transition just does not jive.

My Rankings:

TNOTB
SSOASS
AMOLAD
TFF
POM
Killers
BNW
Powerslave
SiT
DOD
FOTD
IM
X Factor
NPFTD
V XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 03, 2010, 05:54:16 PM
My biggest problem with BNW is probably that it lacks songs i really really love.
DoD has the title-track and Paschendale for example, AMOLAD has The Legacy and For the Greater Good of God and TFF has Starblind and Isle of Avalon to name a few, but BNW doesn't have a song i would rank as high.

That is exactly it. It's consistently good, but never reaches great.

Sounds about right, though "Aces High" is still my favorite Maiden opener, followed by The Wicker Man, followed by CSIT, followed by Satellite 15.

I do believe you left Moonshild off that list.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 03, 2010, 05:57:43 PM
I've never heard of this "Moonshild."  Is it a B-side or something?

(nah, jk.  That comes after S15 for me.  Its one of the best parts of SSOASS)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on September 03, 2010, 05:59:47 PM
Moonchild is my favorite Maiden song on my favorite Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on September 03, 2010, 06:02:35 PM
Moonchild is my favorite Maiden song on my favorite Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 03, 2010, 06:56:08 PM
I've never heard of this "Moonshild."  Is it a B-side or something?

(https://img835.imageshack.us/img835/499/fuuuu.jpg) (https://img835.imageshack.us/i/fuuuu.jpg/)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on September 03, 2010, 07:02:09 PM
:tup
1. Piece of Mind
...
5. 7th Son

Moonchild is my favorite Maiden song on my favorite Maiden album.
:splodetard:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 03, 2010, 07:03:00 PM
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on September 03, 2010, 07:19:06 PM
I really like Satellite 15 tbh, personally i think Final Frontier kinda drags down the overall-song, but Satellite 15 sounds very.. Chemical Wedding-ish IMO.
Sounds rawer, and the way Bruce sings on it sounds a bit like his solo-career.

If i would name my favorite opener its kinda hard... Aces High is great (but has been overplayed, and i've gotten slightly bored with it), favorite opener is probably... Sign of the Cross, just because its very unusual for Maiden to open with a long, epic song.
It also helps that its one of their best. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on September 03, 2010, 07:47:24 PM
I know this ended a long time ago, but "The Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is, like, the best song on BNW. I'm sad that it doesn't get that much love.

I'm not really a fan of Satellite 15 as it currently exists. It's kinda cool I guess, but it doesn't mesh well with TFF and it doesn't really go anywhere.

My favorite opener on a Maiden CD is either "Aces High" or "Caught Somewhere In Time."  "Moonchild" is really good too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 03, 2010, 07:49:56 PM
I really like Satelite 15 but I think I might have preferred it as a separate track.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on September 04, 2010, 08:03:59 AM
:tup
1. Piece of Mind
...
5. 7th Son

Moonchild is my favorite Maiden song on my favorite Maiden album.
:splodetard:
My Iron Maiden top 5 is a series of perfect albums and perfect songs. Even though I love every single song they have made from those Moonchild is the song I consider a trade mark.  ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on September 04, 2010, 09:00:36 AM
I know this ended a long time ago, but "The Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is, like, the best song on BNW. I'm sad that it doesn't get that much love.

Hate it. Ruins an otherwise perfect album. I always stop listening at that track.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 04, 2010, 08:05:27 PM
TTLBLAH is one of my top 3 songs on BNW.  It was nice to hear the band do something different, and Dave's guitar playing is spectacular.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on September 05, 2010, 06:06:07 AM
I must say I'm really enjoying this new album a lot more than AMOLAD and BNW and possibly Dance of Death.

I can't believe people are not more excited than they are. This has some amazing stuff on it. Some of the riffs and bridges flow like the kind of things they were doing in the Killers day except with Bruce on vocals!

The riffs to me seem to be much heavier than anything since the 1980s

I love the song titles as well like The Man Who would be King and When the Wild Wind Blows. The last song to my mind is far, far better than anything on AMOLAD and compares favourably to Paschendale which is one of their best songs in my opinion. The introduction and middle instrumental (as well as most of the many riffs) to this song is amazing as is the intro. to Man who would be King. These are really atmospheric, evocative songs to my mind as well e.g. the cold war, British empire.

I didn't really enjoy some of the songs on AMOLAD like The Longest Day and in particularly The Legacy.

There are at least two good songs that sound like Bruce's solo material.

I like the incidental licks and lead/vocal unison that Maiden have done in recent years.

McBrain's drumming seems to get better. Smith seems a class apart from Murray and Gers on a lot of the songs particularly the first one. Dickinson's voice seems much clearer than AMOLAD. Harris' riffs seem as good as ever.




Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on September 05, 2010, 06:36:29 AM
I agree Andy. For some reason, nothing on AMOLAD really stuck out at me. I think the songs on TFF-- especially the ones you've mentioned-- have a lot more character.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on September 05, 2010, 06:47:21 AM
After getting over that initial fan-reaction when a new album comes, i'd still rank this album among the better Maiden albums.
I agree that it's very strong, the only things i don't like would go under this:
*The Final Frontier - I love Satellite 15, but TFF kinda drags down the overall song
*El Dorado - the chorus.. probably the chorus i hate the most, in ANY maiden-song
*The Alchemist - nothing really strucks me about this song, sure it's good.. but i wouldn't miss it

With that said, Starblind and Isle of Avalon are already classics for me, and the other songs are great as well.

The biggest reason why im not going all crazy about the album is probably because metal-music feels like a finished chapter in my life, i still listen to it every now and then, but the music im currently into (the most) isn't metal, and i don't enjoy metal as much now as i used to. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on September 06, 2010, 12:03:23 PM
Satellite 15 is a waste of time, but The Final Frontier is amazing! El Dorado is great too.

And for me, AMOLAD as a whole was amazing. Lord of Light, These Colours Don't Run, Brighter than a Thousand Suns, and The Legacy all stuck out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 06, 2010, 12:08:53 PM
FREEEEEEEEE DUUUUUUUUUMMMMM

FREEEEEEEEE DUUUUUUUUUMMMMM
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 19, 2010, 11:45:14 AM
Cool newish interview: https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=146294
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on September 20, 2010, 09:10:59 PM
God I hate blabbermouth people.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on September 21, 2010, 10:34:11 AM
First European 2011 dates announced: https://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1258
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on September 21, 2010, 11:25:42 AM
I just think it might be possible that Blabbermouth's comments are worse than youtube's.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on September 21, 2010, 11:34:21 AM
I have to say, I listened to TFF probably 3 times when if first came out, and haven't had any desire to listen to it again.  Together, S15/TFF make a great song.  I really like Coming Home and WtWWB, but all the rest of them just sound pretty generic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on September 21, 2010, 11:41:59 AM
I know this ended a long time ago, but "The Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is, like, the best song on BNW. I'm sad that it doesn't get that much love.
Hate it. Ruins an otherwise perfect album. I always stop listening at that track.
Why?  That's one of the highlights of the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on September 21, 2010, 11:49:24 AM
I have to say, I listened to TFF probably 3 times when if first came out, and haven't had any desire to listen to it again. 

I listened to it a lot on my vacation, but that meant through headphones or my car stereo. Haven't given it a proper listen on the home system yet though. I don't think there is anything bad on the album, but there isn't anything particularly outstanding either. The middle stretch of songs are enjoyable, but I don't care as much for the bookending 4 songs, though nothing really sucks. Probably my bottom post-2000 album, but not an outright bomb by any stretch.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 21, 2010, 01:01:24 PM
I haven't really listened to the new album as a whole for a while now either.  "The Talisman," "Where the Wild Wind Blows," and "El Dorado" still get pretty regular plays, though I admit I stop caring halfway through WTWWB.  Occasionally I'll put on "Coming Home" or "Starblind."  I don't really feel like listening to it again either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: moffatt on September 24, 2010, 10:00:29 AM
They have added more tour dates for next year
Quote
Friday July 1st - Gothenburg Ullevi Stadium, SWEDEN
Wednesday July 6th - Oslo Telenor, NORWAY
Friday July 8th - Helsinki Olympic Stadium, FINLAND

and also this....

Quote
An extensive tour of Australia has already been announced for 2011, and watch this site for many more additional countries over the next few weeks and months. Hopefully Maiden will play somewhere near you !!

There best be a UK date in there, would love to see them again :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on September 24, 2010, 10:44:56 AM
Already posted ^


But my speculation is that Australia will be followed by a Japanese and South American tour.  The UK I'm betting will get an arena tour, plus festivals in Europe.  North America will get a limited tour a la Dance of Death.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: moffatt on September 24, 2010, 03:23:57 PM
I even flicked through this page and still missed it  :facepalm:

Good speculation though, arena tour for UK seems right as they did soni this year.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 24, 2010, 08:00:46 PM
Already posted ^


But my speculation is that Australia will be followed by a Japanese and South American tour.  The UK I'm betting will get an arena tour, plus festivals in Europe.  North America will get a limited tour a la Dance of Death.

I think North America gets more than a limited tour.  This is a completely different tour and they will most likely hit the major stops.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 25, 2010, 05:31:10 AM
Man I'm pissed that most of their dates in Australia is headlining the Soundwave festival.  There is other shows in Melbourne and Sydney but not Brisbane!!  >:( >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on September 25, 2010, 07:21:25 AM
Already posted ^


But my speculation is that Australia will be followed by a Japanese and South American tour.  The UK I'm betting will get an arena tour, plus festivals in Europe.  North America will get a limited tour a la Dance of Death.

I think North America gets more than a limited tour.  This is a completely different tour and they will most likely hit the major stops.

I doubt it.  They're getting old.  They haven't done a full headlining tour in support of a new album in North America since 2000.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 25, 2010, 08:17:12 AM
Already posted ^


But my speculation is that Australia will be followed by a Japanese and South American tour.  The UK I'm betting will get an arena tour, plus festivals in Europe.  North America will get a limited tour a la Dance of Death.

I think North America gets more than a limited tour.  This is a completely different tour and they will most likely hit the major stops.

I doubt it.  They're getting old.  They haven't done a full headlining tour in support of a new album in North America since 2000.

They just did a 22 date NA tour, so I am not sure what you mean by doing a full tour, but I was thinking between 10-20 dates for the album supporting tour.  They also did over 20 dates from the SBIT tour. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on September 25, 2010, 07:34:39 PM
Yeah, but 12 and 8 for AMOLAD and Dance of Death.  I don't think you'll see NA get more than a couple of cities this time 'round.  Luckily I live in Montréal which is as close as it gets to being guaranteed a show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on September 25, 2010, 07:39:09 PM
Already posted ^


But my speculation is that Australia will be followed by a Japanese and South American tour.  The UK I'm betting will get an arena tour, plus festivals in Europe.  North America will get a limited tour a la Dance of Death.

I think North America gets more than a limited tour.  This is a completely different tour and they will most likely hit the major stops.

I doubt it.  They're getting old.  They haven't done a full headlining tour in support of a new album in North America since 2000.

They just did a 22 date NA tour, so I am not sure what you mean by doing a full tour, but I was thinking between 10-20 dates for the album supporting tour.  They also did over 20 dates from the SBIT tour. 

Those 22 dates weren't in support of an album though. They played one new song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on September 25, 2010, 09:06:21 PM
Yeah, but 12 and 8 for AMOLAD and Dance of Death.  I don't think you'll see NA get more than a couple of cities this time 'round.  Luckily I live in Montréal which is as close as it gets to being guaranteed a show.
I live in New York ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on October 01, 2010, 07:06:17 AM
https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/supergroup_to_record_charity_song.html

Nicko is part of a supergroup which will record a song for charity entitled "Out Of My Mind".

The temporary band consists of:

Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath, Heaven And Hell)
Ian Gillan and Jon Lord (Deep Purple)

:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 01, 2010, 07:13:33 AM
That lineup should really make a full album.

Iommi and Gillan - BORN AGAIN!!!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on October 01, 2010, 07:31:47 AM
That is so badass. Who's gonna play the bass, though?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on October 01, 2010, 09:00:44 AM
PLEASE PICK GEEZER
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 01, 2010, 09:25:26 AM
PLEASE PICK GEEZER
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 02, 2010, 02:15:49 AM
https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/supergroup_to_record_charity_song.html

Nicko is part of a supergroup which will record a song for charity entitled "Out Of My Mind".

The temporary band consists of:

Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath, Heaven And Hell)
Ian Gillan and Jon Lord (Deep Purple)

:metal

That sounds amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 02, 2010, 07:52:41 AM
Too bad Gillan can barely sing anymore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 02, 2010, 09:09:38 AM
Yeah, but thanks to that, his voice has reached not a higher but a "different" level of awesomeness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8YVNSXyH6c (for extra effect, see lyrics.)

AAAAAAAH
FEAR AND AWE
IN YOUR EYE
SHOWING YOU WHAT YOU CAN SEE

REACHING HAND
YOU ARE BLIND
STARING DOWN ETERNITY

FEAR AND AWE
IN YOUR EYE
SHOWING YOU WHAT YOU CAN SEE NOW
SEARCHING HAND
YOU ARE BLIND
STARING DOWN ETERNING

HOPE DESPAIR
IN YOUR MIND
PRICKING HAND
SHOWING WHAT YOU CAN FIND
STARING INTO ETERNITY
HOPE DESPAIR IN YOUR MIND
STARING INTO ETERNITY

A LIGHT SHINING IN MY HEART
MEMORY OF FORGOTTEN LOVE
RAYS BURN DOWN FROM THE CLOUDS
UP TO THE SKIES UP ABOVE

THIS IS THE BEGINNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HERE IS WHERE IT ALL GETS STARTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UNDER THE SKIES UP ABOVE
THIS IS THE BEGINNING
MOVE OUT ITS ALL BEEN STARTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FEAR WHAT YOU LEARNED TO LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAAH
AAAAH
EAGEIOHGHAH!!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on October 02, 2010, 09:52:51 PM
I've recently had a revelation that Revelations is the greatest Maiden song.... a spot which was previously held by Moonchild.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on October 02, 2010, 10:40:18 PM
Its all about The Clairvoyant for me. Seeing that on the Somewhere Back in Time our was a highlight of my life.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 02, 2010, 11:49:47 PM
POWERSLAVE IS STILL MAIDEN'S BEST SONG AND I WILL FIGHT YOU IF YOU SAY OTHERWISE
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on October 02, 2010, 11:52:06 PM
NO REVELATIONS IS THE BEST THEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30GD25un0XQ
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 03, 2010, 12:34:39 AM
TIME FOR A BAR FIGHT LETTERS, ARE YOU READY? 

*falls asleep at keyboard*
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on October 03, 2010, 12:35:44 AM
:lol :lol :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheGlassPrison on October 03, 2010, 03:04:55 AM
okay guys, it might be a little early for this, but here's the question: how many songs from TFF make your top 50? this crossed my mind today and i couldn't figure out how many to include - or even which songs! it's a really tough question since the whole album is basically  :metal. i don't have an actual top 50 list, but i would imagine that some of you do, or at least have a better idea of it than i do. so what songs make the cut?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 03, 2010, 03:08:06 AM
Top 50 is a little much to think about. However, if we're going top 5- I'd say one, potentially: Where the Wild Wind Blows. If we're going top ten, maybe 2. I really like El Dorado quite a bit.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 03, 2010, 03:28:21 AM
I've recently had a revelation that Revelations is the greatest Maiden song.... a spot which was previously held by Moonchild.

Quite right.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 03, 2010, 08:37:39 AM
okay guys, it might be a little early for this, but here's the question: how many songs from TFF make your top 50? this crossed my mind today and i couldn't figure out how many to include - or even which songs! it's a really tough question since the whole album is basically  :metal. i don't have an actual top 50 list, but i would imagine that some of you do, or at least have a better idea of it than i do. so what songs make the cut?


I have an actual top 50, and I'd say: "Isle of Avalon", "Coming Home", "Starblind", "The Talisman", and "The Alchemist" would make it I think.  Hard to say.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 03, 2010, 09:17:53 AM
Only El Dorado would crack my top 50.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on October 03, 2010, 09:27:30 AM
That's a very good one. I'm certain that The Man who would be king, The Talisman and The Alchemist would make it, but I'm not sure about some of the rest.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 03, 2010, 09:33:06 AM
Most of the stuff from TFF would range about 90-70 for me. Most of the songs were just "meh". Nothing terrible, but I have better expectation from Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on October 03, 2010, 10:08:35 AM
The Alchemist and Coming Home would be in my Top 50 for sure.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on October 03, 2010, 10:42:40 AM
I also have a Top 50. I need to update it to include TFF. I'll say this..The Talisman has easily entered the Top 20.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on October 03, 2010, 10:43:29 AM
"Isle of Avalon," "El Dorado," and "Where the Wild Wind Blows" would definitely make it. "Starblind" is pretty good too.

Not sure about the others, but "Satellite 15...The Final Frontier," "The Alchemist," and "The Talisman" wouldn't make it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on October 03, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Where the Wild Wind Blows and Starblind would be pretty high up on it. Coming Home and Mother of Mercy would be on it for too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 03, 2010, 01:44:45 PM
I also have a Top 50. I need to update it to include TFF. I'll say this..The Talisman has easily entered the Top 20.

Hell yes.  As soon as the song really kicks off its nothing but  :metal for six or seven minutes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 03, 2010, 06:31:18 PM
Am I the only one who loves "Mother Of Mercy"?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 03, 2010, 07:24:53 PM
I also have a Top 50. I need to update it to include TFF. I'll say this..The Talisman has easily entered the Top 20.
I had like a top 130 or something, their whole discography ranked before TFF came out  :lol
I need to adjust for that though. And maybe add in some b-sides or whatever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on October 03, 2010, 08:49:32 PM
Am I the only one who loves "Mother Of Mercy"?

No.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 03, 2010, 08:53:17 PM
:birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on October 03, 2010, 08:54:15 PM
:letam: :birch: :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheGlassPrison on October 03, 2010, 09:24:02 PM
Wow, you guys are all over the map with the top 50! Looks like every song got some love, which is a real testament to the diversity of TFF. There's something for everyone.

Anyway, I think that The Talisman is a lock for me personally, and TMWWBK and WTWWB would probably make the cut as well. Isle, Starblind, El Dorado, and Coming Home would all be just outside of that range, but then again I don't have an actual list. I'll need to really work my way through the discography again to see what stands out; one of these days I definitely want to put together my own top 50.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on October 04, 2010, 12:05:54 AM
Starblind, The Man Who Would Be King and Coming Home would make my top 50, I guess.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on October 04, 2010, 04:27:50 AM
The Man Who Would be king is one of my least favorites on the new album. I'm not even sure why I don't like it, it just doesn't grab my attention like the others.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 04, 2010, 04:42:54 AM
Where The Wind Blows - Top 50
The Man Who Would Be King - Top 40
Starblind - Top 15
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 04, 2010, 01:51:18 PM
"El Dorado" and "Mother Of Mercy" would definitely make my top fifty. Not sure about the others.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 04, 2010, 03:24:57 PM
Nothing from TFF would make my top 50 atm.  I'm having a hard time trying to get into it. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 04, 2010, 03:32:21 PM
Nothing from TFF would make my top 50 atm.  I'm having a hard time trying to get into it. 
El Dorado certainly would, but most of the others wouldn't. They aren't bad song, but they don't really do anything for me. 70-90 range for the most part.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 04, 2010, 03:34:23 PM
El Dorado is the worst song on the album.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 04, 2010, 03:35:39 PM
El Dorado is the worst song on the album.  :lol
:|
Its got a bunch of catchy, fun riffs. What's not to like?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on October 04, 2010, 04:09:50 PM
You guys who have ranked all their songs have a lot of time on your hands  :biggrin:

To answer the question: I'd probably put 'Avalon,' 'Coming Home' and maybe 'Talisman' in the top 50. Definitely nothing in the top 25. The album is very middle of the road for me: Nothing ranking very high, nothing ranking very low.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 04, 2010, 05:07:47 PM
You guys who have ranked all their songs have a lot of time on your hands  :biggrin:

To answer the question: I'd probably put 'Avalon,' 'Coming Home' and maybe 'Talisman' in the top 50. Definitely nothing in the top 25. The album is very middle of the road for me: Nothing ranking very high, nothing ranking very low.
Unemployment does that to you :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 04, 2010, 10:23:06 PM
El Dorado is the worst song on the album.  :lol
:|
Its got a bunch of catchy, fun riffs. What's not to like?

I dunno, probably haven't listened to it enough to make a fair call.  It pales in comparison to Coming Home and TMWWBK though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 09, 2010, 04:36:25 PM
Children of the Damned is a top 20 Iron Maiden song and I'm ashamed that I've never met anyone that agrees with me. So sad yet so beautiful.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on October 09, 2010, 04:39:58 PM
The Duellists is cool I guess, but the vocal melodies in the verses are identical to those in Where Eagles Dare.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on October 09, 2010, 04:40:08 PM
Children of the Damned is a top 20 Iron Maiden song and I'm ashamed that I've never met anyone that agrees with me. So sad yet so beautiful.

i agree
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 09, 2010, 04:43:37 PM
Children of the Damned is a top 20 Iron Maiden song and I'm ashamed that I've never met anyone that agrees with me. So sad yet so beautiful.

i agree
:heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on October 09, 2010, 05:33:33 PM
Children of the Damned is a top 20 Iron Maiden song and I'm ashamed that I've never met anyone that agrees with me. So sad yet so beautiful.

i agree
:heart

It's a TOP 10 song for me!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on October 09, 2010, 05:37:15 PM
It's pretty good but it's not one of my favorites.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 09, 2010, 06:34:27 PM
Good song, but not top 20 for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on October 09, 2010, 08:12:16 PM
Good song, but not top 20 for me.

Agreed, however it's pretty awesome on the Early Days DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 10, 2010, 06:55:38 AM
The Duellists is cool I guess, but the vocal melodies in the verses are identical to those in Where Eagles Dare.

Haha never noticed this.  Not identical but similar.  Maiden have a knack for repeating themselves though...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on October 20, 2010, 03:53:04 PM
lol
(https://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1861/screenshot20100903at125.png)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 20, 2010, 04:03:24 PM
wat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 20, 2010, 04:23:28 PM
That's like my worst nightmare.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 20, 2010, 04:54:42 PM
RttH is a good song but goddamn  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on October 20, 2010, 08:29:57 PM
Live Phantom of the Opera (Beast over Hammersmith) just popped on as I was cruising the forum. Figured I'd pop in and throw up some horns :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 20, 2010, 08:30:30 PM
MOAR U.S. DATES PLZ
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 21, 2010, 05:41:09 AM
RttH is a good song but goddamn  :facepalm:

Haha.  I guess you could make the same kind of list for a lot of Maiden songs that are 'hits' as well as being live staples though.  Trooper, Hallowed, 2 Mins etc.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 21, 2010, 06:13:19 AM
RttH is a good song but goddamn  :facepalm:

Haha.  I guess you could make the same kind of list for a lot of Maiden songs that are 'hits' as well as being live staples though.  Trooper, Hallowed, 2 Mins etc.
Except Hallowed is nothing but perfection in musical form :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 21, 2010, 06:37:48 AM
RttH is a good song but goddamn  :facepalm:

Haha.  I guess you could make the same kind of list for a lot of Maiden songs that are 'hits' as well as being live staples though.  Trooper, Hallowed, 2 Mins etc.
Except Hallowed is nothing but perfection in musical form :p

Not going to argue with you there, pal :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on October 21, 2010, 09:55:22 AM
That's like my worst nightmare.

And that's not including the singles either... :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on October 29, 2010, 12:44:45 PM
El Dorado is the worst song on the album.  :lol
:|
Its got a bunch of catchy, fun riffs. What's not to like?

I dunno, probably haven't listened to it enough to make a fair call.  It pales in comparison to Coming Home and TMWWBK though.

I think it's one of the few songs in recent years where Bruce has to really push his voice.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 29, 2010, 12:53:22 PM
El Dorado is the worst song on the album.  :lol
:|
Its got a bunch of catchy, fun riffs. What's not to like?

I dunno, probably haven't listened to it enough to make a fair call.  It pales in comparison to Coming Home and TMWWBK though.

I think it's one of the few songs in recent years where Bruce has to really push his voice.
Eh, his vocals didn't bother me any. Besides I'm not so vocally centered about music as others, I look at the riffs and melodies mostly :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 29, 2010, 02:00:11 PM
I need them to announce more North American dates!

EDIT: https://ironmaiden.com/ I'LL BE REALLY HAPPY OF IT'S MORE NORTH AMERICAN DATES :caffeine: :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 29, 2010, 03:48:52 PM
There's going to be two dates in Indonesia: Bali and Jakarta.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on October 29, 2010, 05:20:19 PM
Fingers crossed!

I'm sorry, but what is 6:00 GMT mean to the US East Coast? And isn't London changing time zones on Sunday??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 08:05:30 AM
Please tell me it's a world tour. Do Maiden ever play Hong Kong???
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 30, 2010, 08:07:39 AM
Judging from the picture I'm pretty sure it'll be a world tour.  Which means very few if any US dates.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 30, 2010, 08:53:42 AM
Which means very few if any US dates.
Which means most likely a New York/New Jersey date. :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 09:34:10 AM
Please tell me it's a world tour. Do Maiden ever play Hong Kong???

They haven't ever.  But I wouldn't think it's totally out of the picture, given:

a. They're playing two gigs in Indonesia
b. They've wanted to play China before
c. They have an affinity for former British colonies
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 09:41:03 AM
The Final Frontier has been on the display at the record shop here forever, so I'm hoping that means they're somewhat popular. THough I wouldn't be surprised if they're not. People really don't like real music here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on October 30, 2010, 09:51:11 AM
Listened to Final Frontier yesterday for the first time. First half I was meh, second half is really really awesome, but I don't think it surpasses A Matter Of Life and Death in flow. But really... awesome album, glad I bought it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 09:52:59 AM
After it's been out for 2 months, I'd probably rate is above the Blaze and Paul stuff, but below everything else. Still, the fact that Maiden can still crank out a top-10 song (WTWWB) is more than enough reason for me to be satisfied by this outing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on October 30, 2010, 09:57:56 AM
I don't know... It surpasses Blaze stuff by a little bit, but I don't know about Paul stuff. And I enjoyed The Talisman, TMWWBK, Isle of Avalon and Starblind slightly more than When the Wild Wind Blows... I would put The Talisman in my TOP 20 if anything.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:01:19 AM
How many times do I have to remind people that The X Factor is one of the best things Maiden has done?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on October 30, 2010, 10:03:47 AM
How many times do I have to remind people that The X Factor is one of the best things Maiden has done?

As many times as it takes for you to realize your wrong. :neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:06:06 AM
How many times do I have to remind people that The X Factor is one of the best things Maiden has done?

As many times as it takes for you to realize your wrong. :neverusethis:

>your

:neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 30, 2010, 10:06:40 AM
Man at least use the right way of saying "you're" when you belittle him!

TFF is around the middle of the pack for me.  Better than SSOASS, X Factor, and the Di'Anno albums (haven't heard Virtual XI and have no real reason to).  Definitely the weakest reunion album, but "The Talisman" is still amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:07:35 AM
Man at least use the right way of saying "you're" when you belittle him!

TFF is around the middle of the pack for me.  Better than SSOASS, X Factor, and the Di'Anno albums (haven't heard Virtual XI and have no real reason to).  Definitely the weakest reunion album, but "The Talisman" is still amazing.
Them's fighting words son.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 10:10:19 AM
Fuck it. Let's go, guys:

Somewhere in Time
Piece of Mind
Brave New World
Powerslave
Seventh Son
Dance of Death
A Matter of Life and Death
The Final Frontier
Virtual XI
The X Factor
The Number of the Best
Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden
Killers
No Prayer

Red: GREAT
Green: Good
Blue: Decent
Orange: Bad
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:12:44 AM
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Powerslave

Slight dip in quality

The X Factor
Iron Maiden
A Matter of Life and Death

another dip in quality:

Piece of Mind
Brave New World
The Number of the Beast
Dance of Death

another dip in quality:

Killers
Somewhere in Time
The Final Frontier

final dip in quality:

Virtual XI
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer For The Dying
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on October 30, 2010, 10:16:09 AM
Classics:
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
Somewhere In Time
Powerslave
Piece Of Mind
The Number Of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Killers

Great/Good:
Dance Of Death
Brave New World
The Final Frontier
Fear Of The Dark
A Matter Of Life And Death

Meh:
No Prayer For The Dying
Virtual XI
The X Factor
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:17:13 AM
I must be the only person here that thinks Fear of the Dark is really overrated (but still having a few gems) while The X Factor is damn near perfect.  :loser:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 10:19:06 AM
Honestly, I've always had a hard time getting into both Blaze albums. I like them, but I've never listened to them enough to decide anything about them aside from "I like it."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:21:06 AM
Honestly, I've always had a hard time getting into both Blaze albums. I like them, but I've never listened to them enough to decide anything about them aside from "I like it."
Well, The X Factor is really depressing and I like depressing music. I know its a departure for Maiden and all, but I think Blaze's voice fits what they were going for on The X Factor.

Sign of the Cross =  :hefdaddy

Virtual XI is mostly meh except for The Clansman. Hearing Blaze bellow out "FREEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOM!" is  :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 10:21:37 AM
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son


Piece of Mind
The Final Frontier
A Matter of Life and Death
The Number of the Best
The X Factor
Killers
Brave New World

Iron Maiden
Dance of Death
No Prayer

Virtual XI


Fear of the Dark



Red: GREAT
Green: Good
Blue: Decent
Orange: Bad
Maroon: AWFUL
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 10:23:53 AM
Honestly, I've always had a hard time getting into both Blaze albums. I like them, but I've never listened to them enough to decide anything about them aside from "I like it."
Well, The X Factor is really depressing and I like depressing music. I know its a departure for Maiden and all, but I think Blaze's voice fits what they were going for on The X Factor.

Sign of the Cross =  :hefdaddy

Virtual XI is mostly meh except for The Clansman. Hearing Blaze bellow out "FREEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOM!" is  :2metal:

For some reason, I remember more of Virtual XI than X Factor. And I like it. Even stuff like the Angel and the Gambler is OK by me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:26:16 AM
Honestly, I've always had a hard time getting into both Blaze albums. I like them, but I've never listened to them enough to decide anything about them aside from "I like it."
Well, The X Factor is really depressing and I like depressing music. I know its a departure for Maiden and all, but I think Blaze's voice fits what they were going for on The X Factor.

Sign of the Cross =  :hefdaddy

Virtual XI is mostly meh except for The Clansman. Hearing Blaze bellow out "FREEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOM!" is  :2metal:

For some reason, I remember more of Virtual XI than X Factor. And I like it. Even stuff like the Angel and the Gambler is OK by me.
wat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 10:27:19 AM
The X Factor would've been a top 3 Maiden album if:

a. Blaze gave a performance close to what he is capable of
b. Steve didn't try and mix it himself and left it in the hands of someone capable
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:29:00 AM
The X Factor would've been a top 3 Maiden album if:

a. Blaze gave a performance close to what he is capable of
b. Steve didn't try and mix it himself and left it in the hands of someone capable
I felt Blaze did a damn good job on the album.
Steve's mixing doesn't really bother me but I suppose I can see why it would turn someone else off.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 10:33:16 AM
Seventh Son, have you listened to Blaze's solo albums?  He is phenomenal on them.  Neither The X Factor or Virtual XI come even close to his abilities as a singer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 10:34:05 AM
Seventh Son, have you listened to Blaze's solo albums?  He is phenomenal on them.  Neither The X Factor or Virtual XI come even close to his abilities as a singer.
No I haven't really. I've still been going through my large backlog of music.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 10:35:39 AM
I love the first Blaze album. Unfortunately I don't own any, I just borrowed the first one from a friend long before we had "ripping" and stuff like that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 10:39:00 AM
His other albums are well worth it as well.  He's put out some great stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on October 30, 2010, 10:59:34 AM
What are you people, on dope?

GuineaPig's list is probably the closest, but it's still just plain wrong. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on October 30, 2010, 01:12:33 PM
I gave both Blaze albums a fair listen several months ago and although both albums had things I liked, they were mostly crap. Depressing is right. Even Fear of the Dark is better than those two. Holy Smoke is better than those two. The only worthwhile things produced from those albums are Sign of the Cross and The Clansman and that's only because of Rock In Rio. Seventh Son, you be smokin' crack.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on October 30, 2010, 01:20:25 PM
Iron Maiden
Killers
Number of the Beast
Piece of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere in Time
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Dance of Death
Brave New World
A Matter of Life and Death
The Final Frontier

No Prayer for the Dying
Fear of the Dark

The X Factor
Virtual XI


Red: GREAT
Green: Good
Blue: Decent
Orange: Bad

Yes, I'm 100% serious. I actually like No Prayer for the Dying.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on October 30, 2010, 01:23:17 PM
I love colors.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on October 30, 2010, 01:43:09 PM
Looks like Ticketmaster screwed up...

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004559B4915CC9?artistid=735341&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200 (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004559B4915CC9?artistid=735341&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200)

Iron Maiden are coming back to Florida.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 01:47:34 PM
Yes, I'm 100% serious. I actually like No Prayer for the Dying.
I knew something was wrong with you.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on October 30, 2010, 02:02:44 PM
Yes, I'm 100% serious. I actually like No Prayer for the Dying.
I knew something was wrong with you.
Right back at ya, buddy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 02:08:40 PM
Yes, I'm 100% serious. I actually like No Prayer for the Dying.
I knew something was wrong with you.
Right back at ya, buddy.
Yeah but at least I have the correct opinion on Maiden's worst album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 02:18:17 PM
It's Fear of the Dark.  Duh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 02:19:22 PM
It's Fear of the Dark.  Duh.
Close, but Afraid to Shoot Strangers and the title track are actually really damn good. No Prayer has no such songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on October 30, 2010, 03:23:50 PM
I love colors.
What does BTBAM have to do with this?  ;)

BTW, my imminently superior ranking using lateralus's the default color ranking scheme:

Powerslave
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Somewhere in Time
A Matter Of Life and Death
Brave New World
Iron Maiden
The Number of the Beast
The Final Frontier
Piece of Mind
Killers
Dance of Death
Fear of the Dark
No Prayer for the Dying
The X-Factor
Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 03:30:46 PM
It's Fear of the Dark.  Duh.
Close, but Afraid to Shoot Strangers and the title track are actually really damn good. No Prayer has no such songs.

Yes, but No Prayer also lacks any of the following: Fear is the Key, The Fugitive, Chains of Misery, The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, all of which are bottom 15 Maiden songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 03:58:31 PM
It's Fear of the Dark.  Duh.
Close, but Afraid to Shoot Strangers and the title track are actually really damn good. No Prayer has no such songs.

Yes, but No Prayer also lacks any of the following: Fear is the Key, The Fugitive, Chains of Misery, The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, all of which are bottom 15 Maiden songs.

I won't deny that :P

But No Prayer also has Hooks in You, The Assassin, Fates Warning, Public Enema Number One, and Run Silent Run Deep which are just as bad as those :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on October 30, 2010, 03:59:11 PM
Call me a fanboi, but I like all of those songs. All very much underrated, if you ask me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 04:01:49 PM
Call me a fanboi, but I like all of those songs. All very much underrated, if you ask me.
*Calls you a fanboi*
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 30, 2010, 05:12:54 PM
*Near Perfect*
Powerslave
A Matter of Life and Death

*Good*
The Number of the Beast
Somewhere in Time
Brave New World
Dance of Death
Piece of Mind

*Meh*
The Final Frontier
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Killers

*No, thanks*
Iron Maiden
Fear of the Dark
The X Factor
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 30, 2010, 05:33:40 PM
It's Fear of the Dark.  Duh.
Close, but Afraid to Shoot Strangers and the title track are actually really damn good. No Prayer has no such songs.

Yes, but No Prayer also lacks any of the following: Fear is the Key, The Fugitive, Chains of Misery, The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, all of which are bottom 15 Maiden songs.

I won't deny that :P

But No Prayer also has Hooks in You, The Assassin, Fates Warning, Public Enema Number One, and Run Silent Run Deep which are just as bad as those :P

Those are all good songs you silly sausage
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 05:38:23 PM
It's Fear of the Dark.  Duh.
Close, but Afraid to Shoot Strangers and the title track are actually really damn good. No Prayer has no such songs.

Yes, but No Prayer also lacks any of the following: Fear is the Key, The Fugitive, Chains of Misery, The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, all of which are bottom 15 Maiden songs.

I won't deny that :P

But No Prayer also has Hooks in You, The Assassin, Fates Warning, Public Enema Number One, and Run Silent Run Deep which are just as bad as those :P

Those are all good songs you silly sausage
None of those songs would be out of my bottom 20.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 30, 2010, 05:38:37 PM
Call me a fanboi, but I like all of those songs. All very much underrated, if you ask me.

+1.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on October 30, 2010, 05:43:09 PM
Looks like Ticketmaster screwed up...

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004559B4915CC9?artistid=735341&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200 (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004559B4915CC9?artistid=735341&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200)

Iron Maiden are coming back to Florida.
I was kind of hoping the tour would be later in the year.  They won't come to Dallas on an album tour, so if I were going to see the show I'd have to travel.  That's pretty early in the year and I'm not hugely fond of the album anyway, so that lowers my chances of seeing them this time around. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Vahvahenki on October 30, 2010, 05:47:29 PM
I didn't succeed in a ranking so here's my attempt at quality subdivisions (insert Rush pun here)

Top albums:

Piece Of Mind
Powerslave
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
Somewhere In Time

Ranging from great to OK:

A Matter Of Life And Death
Brave New World
Dance Of Death
Iron Maiden
No Prayer For The Dying
The Final Frontier
The Number Of The Beast
The X Factor

Albums that rarely get a spin over here:

Fear Of The Dark
Killers
Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on October 30, 2010, 05:54:10 PM
Albums are in order.

Perfect/Near Perfect:
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Powerslave

Great:
Somewhere In Time
A Matter of Life and Death
The Final Frontier
Killers

Good:
Brave New World
Fear of the Dark
Dance of Death

Meh:
No Prayer for the Dying
The X Factor
Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on October 30, 2010, 06:08:35 PM
Albums are in order.

Perfect/Near Perfect:
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Powerslave

Great:
Somewhere In Time
A Matter of Life and Death
The Final Frontier
Killers

Good:
Brave New World
Fear of the Dark
Dance of Death

Meh:
No Prayer for the Dying
The X Factor
Virtual XI

1.  The X Factor is NOT meh!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 30, 2010, 06:41:24 PM
Albums are in order.

Perfect/Near Perfect:
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Powerslave

Great:
Somewhere In Time
A Matter of Life and Death
The Final Frontier
Killers

Good:
Brave New World
Fear of the Dark
Dance of Death

Meh:
No Prayer for the Dying
The X Factor
Virtual XI

1.  The X Factor is NOT meh!!!

pretty much, don't know why its at the bottom of so many list.  So under appreciated.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 30, 2010, 06:42:36 PM
TXF = Best Maiden album
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 30, 2010, 06:43:24 PM
TXF = Best Maiden album

Not for me, but its definitely up there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 06:44:24 PM
Albums are in order.

Perfect/Near Perfect:
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Piece of Mind
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
Powerslave

Great:
Somewhere In Time
A Matter of Life and Death
The Final Frontier
Killers

Good:
Brave New World
Fear of the Dark
Dance of Death

Meh:
No Prayer for the Dying
The X Factor
Virtual XI

1.  The X Factor is NOT meh!!!

pretty much, don't know why its at the bottom of so many list.  So under appreciated.
Too many people have bad taste in Maiden imo
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on October 30, 2010, 06:47:17 PM
I think a lot of Iron Maiden "fans" who say it's awful haven't even listened to it, and they are just saying that because it is a different singer (who is actually quite good.)

And I've probably said before, but Sign of the Cross is a   :hefdaddy song!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 30, 2010, 06:49:16 PM
I've listened to the X Factor, and I really just don't like Blaze's voice.  I'm not sure why people like it.  Same with Paul Di'Anno.  There are some great songs on the first two albums, but it doesn't matter because Bruce can actually sing.  I didn't find any redeeming songs on the X Factor either. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 06:51:15 PM
I've listened to the X Factor, and I really just don't like Blaze's voice.  I'm not sure why people like it.  Same with Paul Di'Anno.  There are some great songs on the first two albums, but it doesn't matter because Bruce can actually sing.  I didn't find any redeeming songs on the X Factor either. 
Di'anno's voice has a particular character about it. Hard to pin down, but his voice perfectly fit the first two albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ħ on October 30, 2010, 06:53:46 PM
Sup guys.

I'm in foreign territory here.  I saw IM play with DT this summer, and didn't really care for them.  However, I have a hunch that it was because 1) I didn't know many songs, and 2) I'm short and couldn't see.

Someone wanna give me a basic IM tour?  Three best n00b albums and stuff like that?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 30, 2010, 06:55:27 PM
Powerslave
The Number of the Beast
Somewhere In Time
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 06:56:46 PM
Powerslave
The Number of the Beast
Somewhere In Time

I don't think anyone's going to be disagree with this as an introduction.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 06:57:46 PM
Sup guys.

I'm in foreign territory here.  I saw IM play with DT this summer, and didn't really care for them.  However, I have a hunch that it was because 1) I didn't know many songs, and 2) I'm short and couldn't see.

Someone wanna give me a basic IM tour?  Three best n00b albums and stuff like that?
Start with Powerslave. Then try Somewhere in Time/Piece of Mind. If you like SiT, go get Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. If you like Piece of Mind, go backwards and get The Number of the Beast.

Then get their first two albums, they have a different singer but they are essential to Maiden's history imo. The Self-titled is an amazing album if you ask me.

Then you can pick up their 2000's stuff. Brave New World/Dance of Death/A Matter of Life and Death/The Final Frontier.

If you still want more, check out their 90's stuff. The only album from that I enjoy is The X Factor, but its a love it or hate it affair. But Fear of the Dark and Virtual XI have a few redeeming songs even if they are bad albums overall. I don't like No Prayer at all, but feel free to try it if you want.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ħ on October 30, 2010, 07:01:30 PM
Wow.  Quick reactions guys!  You want me to update you guys on my journey?  I think I'm going to start with Powerslave.  I'll probably give it three or four listens...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 07:02:51 PM
Soon you'll be a slave to the power of Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 07:03:42 PM
Wow.  Quick reactions guys!  You want me to update you guys on my journey?  I think I'm going to start with Powerslave.  I'll probably give it three or four listens...
Sure, why not?

I don't think it'll take 4 listens to get into Powerslave though. The first listen should be enough for you to be singing along with Bruce to Aces High ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 07:05:17 PM
Extra note: Powerslave has one of Maiden's most epic guitar solo's. The way it starts so softly and slowly but then becomes a shred fest is  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ħ on October 30, 2010, 07:08:17 PM
Oh, quick question.  What exactly should I listen for?  I know that may seem like a silly question, but it totally affects the way I listen to a band...for example with DT, you listen to the groovy drum riffs in the background, even though they aren't necessarily melodic or even prominent at times.  Or with Pink Floyd, you listen to the bass.  With Queen, you listen to the vocals.  You know what I'm saying?  Hope that makes sense!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 07:11:03 PM
Oh, quick question.  What exactly should I listen for?  I know that may seem like a silly question, but it totally affects the way I listen to a band...for example with DT, you listen to the groovy drum riffs in the background, even though they aren't necessarily melodic or even prominent at times.  Or with Pink Floyd, you listen to the bass.  With Queen, you listen to the vocals.  You know what I'm saying?  Hope that makes sense!  :lol
Maiden is the whole package for me. Bruce's soaring and epic vocals, Steve's pounding and thundering bass, the dual guitar magic of Dave and Adrian along with the powerful drumming of Nicko creates one hell of a package for me. Its the result of everything come together that I love, not just one aspect of their music. I know that doesn't answer your question though  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 07:12:13 PM
Get Brave New World, too. Their newer stuff is just as important as their older stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 30, 2010, 07:12:46 PM
Oh, quick question.  What exactly should I listen for?

Everything Maiden is epic.  Just listen and you will see.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 07:13:28 PM
Oh, quick question.  What exactly should I listen for?  I know that may seem like a silly question, but it totally affects the way I listen to a band...for example with DT, you listen to the groovy drum riffs in the background, even though they aren't necessarily melodic or even prominent at times.  Or with Pink Floyd, you listen to the bass.  With Queen, you listen to the vocals.  You know what I'm saying?  Hope that makes sense!  :lol
Listen for the awesome transition between Aces High and 2 Minutes to Midnight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 07:14:16 PM
Oh, quick question.  What exactly should I listen for?

Everything Maiden is epic.  Just listen and you will see.
This.
If you aren't headbanging and singing along to Aces High, something is wrong with you.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 07:15:41 PM

Oh, quick question.  What exactly should I listen for?

For a more specific answer, listen to the sharply contrasting styles of lead guitar.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 07:29:08 PM
Oh, quick question.  What exactly should I listen for?

For a more specific answer, listen to the sharply contrasting styles of lead guitar.

Maiden's been a top 3 band of mine for about 6 years, and, honestly, I've never been able to pick out the guitarists from one another. I don't know who is playing what. What makes it worse is I even play guitar.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 07:31:05 PM
I find it extremely easy to distinguish.  I could probably identify the vast majority of solos off the top of my head.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on October 30, 2010, 07:44:28 PM
I find it kind of hard to distinguish as well.  I can definitely pick out Janick's solos (I think), but that doesn't matter because the best Maiden guitar solo is played by Dave Murray on Powerslave.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 07:46:06 PM
I like the guitar solos, I've just never even thought about identifying who was playing what.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 07:48:00 PM
I could understand not identifying who's who if they all played with similar lead tones, but come on.  If need be I can go over every solo in Maiden's discography to show you the characteristics of each player :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on October 30, 2010, 07:48:58 PM
It would probably be easier to distinguish who does what solo if I knew what style belonged to each player. Could you give a couple examples of solos from each guitarist?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ħ on October 30, 2010, 07:52:11 PM
Just listened to Aces High...I quite enjoyed the tempo pick-up in about the middle of the song.  So far, things are looking good.  :metal

In fact, it reminds me of Raw Dog's tempo change...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 30, 2010, 07:56:14 PM
I could understand not identifying who's who if they all played with similar lead tones, but come on.  If need be I can go over every solo in Maiden's discography to show you the characteristics of each player :biggrin:

I hear that there are different styles and especially tones, I've just never bothered figuring out who is who. But go ahead. It's something I SHOULD know. Maybe you can just pick one album and go over that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 08:25:04 PM
It would probably be easier to distinguish who does what solo if I knew what style belonged to each player. Could you give a couple examples of solos from each guitarist?

Adrian Smith: Probably the easiest of the three to recognize.  Favours a soloing style that is well structured, featuring carefully phrased elements that frequently draw from a number of different styles.  Plays the "slowest" of the three, but is not averse to short sections of quick playing, but rarely shreds.  The only guitarist in Maiden to use sweeps with any regularity.  Since Somewhere in Time he has been fond of including two-hand tapping in his solos, and does it the most of all three Maiden guitarists.  Extremely melodic approach to lead guitar playing, definitely a quality over quantity type of player.  Very precise and deliberate.

His guitar sound typically favours a more earthy, hard-rock sound on earlier Maiden, with touches of wah, delay, and reverb added post-Powerslave.  Ever since his return to the music business with Psycho Motel, his solo sound has been very consistent and identifiable.  He never plays on any pick-up except the bridge pick-up.

Good solo examples: "Stranger in a Strange Land", "The Wicker Man", "Paschendale" (second)

Dave Murray: Dave utilizes a legato style.  He very rarely shreds; almost all his fast playing sounds fluid and clean due to his utilization of pull-ons and pull-offs, accentuated by his frequent use of the neck pick-up.  He has a much slicker sound, with less "crunch" to it than the other two guitarists.  He uses two-hand tapping occasionally, but less often than Adrian.  Tends to combine bends with pull-ons and pull-offs.  Very quick with his left hand, but uses his right hand very sparingly, preferring to keep the solo fluid.

Good solo examples: "Number of the Beast" (first), "Powerslave" (first and third), "Brave New World" (second)

Janick Gers: An underrated guitarist in my opinion.  Likes to play fast and dirty, sort of in a Blackmore/Page style of way.  Has a dirty guitar sound with lots of bite.  He is the fastest Maiden guitar player, and is the only one who shreds with any sort of frequency.  Uses neck and bridge pick-ups while soloing, but prefers the latter.  While he does love the fast solos, he also writes some of the slowest Maiden solos that rest for a long time on single notes to build tension.  His preferred scale is the pentatonic, and usually any improvisation he does is based upon that scale.  Although a versatile player, he never incorporates any tapping.

Good solo examples: "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter", "Blood Brothers" (second), "Dance of Death" (third)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on October 30, 2010, 08:27:44 PM
Great, great post. :clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 30, 2010, 08:29:12 PM
Great, great post. :clap:

Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one that appreciates Gers.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 30, 2010, 09:05:44 PM
I could understand not identifying who's who if they all played with similar lead tones, but come on.  If need be I can go over every solo in Maiden's discography to show you the characteristics of each player :biggrin:

I hear that there are different styles and especially tones, I've just never bothered figuring out who is who. But go ahead. It's something I SHOULD know. Maybe you can just pick one album and go over that.

I'll go through Brave New World, as it sounds like you know it well enough.

The Wicker Man:

-2:14/3:10: Adrian Smith.  Listen to the way the solo, in each section, builds up (or down) to a specific point.  It also features at 2:47 a scale that he uses a lot on runs, typically to finish solos.

Ghost of the Navigator:

-4:35/5:03: Janick Gers.  A very shreddy solo; as I mentioned before, he has a real bite to his guitar tone, which makes the switches between neck and bridge pick-up more noticeable.  His solos are less constrained by structure than the other two guitarists; the time signature often has no real bearing on when (or where) his phrasings will start or end.

Brave New World:

-3:59/4:33: Janick Gers.  Another solo that's pretty quick.  He likes to pick a certain note, bend it, and then shred around it (usually with the pentatonic scale).  Also, it features another one of his trademarks, long pauses on bends.  Just interesting that he combined it with one of his faster solos.
- 4:33/4:48: Dave Murray.  This solo is done entirely on the neck pick-up, and you can tell.  It sounds very smooth and clean.  The solos itself is extremely fast, yet fluid; he likely only needs to pick the string around 20 times to play this solo.

Blood Brothers:

-3:11/3:25: Dave Murray.  Another one done on the neck pick-up.  Still lots of legato.
-5:45/6:11: Janick Gers.  An uncharacteristically slow one.  This one's actually quite similar to the sort of style Adrian uses, but a lot less structured.  I like how it wanders.  A great one.

The Mercenary:

-3:02/3:20: Dave Murray.  Not much to say here; it's quick, fluid.  It employs something he does a lot: quick alternations of high Es and other notes on the first string.
-3:21/3:37: Adrian Smith.  Another weird one; sort of uncharacteristic for him to use such hurried phasing.  But the way it builds into a high note, which is then bent to finish is very typical.

This song is very strange in that it's one of the very few in Maiden's catalogue where the writing guitarist does not get a solo.  This has to do with the origin of the song.

Dream of Mirrors:

-7:25/7:47: Janick Gers.  Blackmore influences are on clear display here.  A habit of his at 7:44: he employs a pattern of notes that is then immediately repeated at a higher pitch.

The Fallen Angel

-2:35/2:49: Adrian Smith.  The difference in guitar tones is on full display on this song.  Listen to the slight touches of wah, delay, and reverb on Smith's guitar that makes it stand out.
-2:49/3:02: Dave Murray.  This contains a good example of another habit: he likes to "meander" in between fast sections by playing in a very confined range of pitches while repeating lots of notes.
-3:03/3:16: Janick Gers.  Gotta love how dirty his guitar sounds, especially exploding out of the clean sound of Murray.

The Nomad

-2:56/3:11: Adrian Smith.  Likes to use the whammy bar, which is shown off here.  
-3:19/3:33: Janick Gers.  Shredding and tone set him apart, again.
-3:34/3:49: Dave Murray.  Lots of legato in this one, which is helpful because his sound his a lot more chunky on this one.

Out of the Silent Planet

-3:51/4:20: Janick Gers.  Another one of his slower ones.  It's a good example of how his slow work differs from that of Adrian's; it's far less constrained by structure or time signature.  It wanders from one place to another, rather than adopting a strict meter.  Great stuff.

The Thin Line Between Love and Hate

I'm not going to bother timestamping these solos.  There are four of them and they're all Dave Murray.  Some great guitar work on this track; he gets down into a sort of dirty blues feel on some of the solos.  In doing this, he actually sounds a lot like Janick in some cases, but I'm still pretty sure they're all Dave's.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on October 30, 2010, 10:58:49 PM
Damn fascinating.  Good job.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gorille85 on October 30, 2010, 11:12:58 PM
Damn fascinating.  Good job.
This!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 31, 2010, 10:35:54 AM
Thanks GP. I literally listened to the whole album. I'm not sure I'd be able to pick out who is who on another album and be 100 percent correct based on my knowledge, but I definitely have a better idea of who is who. Now and could probably give guessing a decent shot. Hell, why not:

Wildest Dreams: Adrian
Rainmaker: Dave
No More Lies: 4:50- Dave 5:10- Adrian

Let me just try that...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on October 31, 2010, 02:05:05 PM
I think a lot of Iron Maiden "fans" who say it's awful haven't even listened to it, and they are just saying that because it is a different singer (who is actually quite good.)

And I've probably said before, but Sign of the Cross is a   :hefdaddy song!
He's good on other material, but not on Maiden songs.

Also, Sign of the Cross does nothing for me.

Paul Di'Anno I like though. His voice works for me so it's not a case of 'Dur hur I don't like anything not Bruce.' I just don't particularly care for that part of their career (NPftD -> VXI).

I've listened to the X Factor, and I really just don't like Blaze's voice.  I'm not sure why people like it.  Same with Paul Di'Anno.  There are some great songs on the first two albums, but it doesn't matter because Bruce can actually sing.  I didn't find any redeeming songs on the X Factor either. 
"Killers" is my favorite Di'Anno track, but he sounds good on a lot of songs (IMO).


Stuff

Awesome posts. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 31, 2010, 03:13:00 PM

Wildest Dreams: Adrian
Rainmaker: Dave
No More Lies: 4:50- Dave 5:10- Adrian


Correct.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on October 31, 2010, 03:14:37 PM

Wildest Dreams: Adrian
Rainmaker: Dave
No More Lies: 4:50- Dave 5:10- Adrian


Correct.
Question, how in the world are you able to tell all that stuff? Like, did you study music theory for 20 years?  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on October 31, 2010, 03:16:40 PM
I just find it easy to figure out what's what by their playing style and guitar sound.  If you watch a live DVD, and can visually see who is playing what, it's pretty easy imo to establish a pattern for the rest of their discography.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on October 31, 2010, 06:57:57 PM
Yeah, I'm glad I was correct. And it's not really hard to tell. Dave Murray is really, really distinct most of the time-- he's probably one of the most unique lead guitarists around. So you can always tell if its him or one of the other guys. Telling between Gers and Smith can be confusing, but usually either Smith's flash (wah and wham) or his melodicness gives it away. Some parts of his solos sound like early ideas for lead parts.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on October 31, 2010, 07:38:35 PM
So now that we know they're announcing more dates and with the Florida date already leaked for April, hopefully they come back to New York/New Jersey. On the Somewhere Back In Time tour, they played Izod Center in New Jersey on the first leg, and Madison Square Garden in New York on the second leg, so maybe they're reversing it this time. In any case, I hope they come back over here, and don't see why they wouldn't. :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 01, 2010, 04:20:18 AM
So now that we know they're announcing more dates and with the Florida date already leaked for April, hopefully they come back to New York/New Jersey. On the Somewhere Back In Time tour, they played Izod Center in New Jersey on the first leg, and Madison Square Garden in new York on the second leg, so maybe they're reversing it this time. In any case, I hope they come back over here, and don't see why they wouldn't. :birch:
Wait, they're hitting up florida? That leaked? I might have to go make a road trip if that's the case....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 01, 2010, 04:33:02 AM
Thumbs up for GuineaPig for his posts about guitar solos. I couldn't put it better myself. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 01, 2010, 05:19:19 AM
I could understand not identifying who's who if they all played with similar lead tones, but come on.  If need be I can go over every solo in Maiden's discography to show you the characteristics of each player :biggrin:
This song is very strange in that it's one of the very few in Maiden's catalogue where the writing guitarist does not get a solo.  This has to do with the origin of the song.

This has always amazed me, I'd love to know the reason behind it.  I think it's the only song that doesn't include a solo by a guitar songwriter

The Thin Line Between Love and Hate

I'm not going to bother timestamping these solos.  There are four of them and they're all Dave Murray.  Some great guitar work on this track; he gets down into a sort of dirty blues feel on some of the solos.  In doing this, he actually sounds a lot like Janick in some cases, but I'm still pretty sure they're all Dave's.

I remember on the old Maiden forums about debate on the last solo.  Some people were convinced it was Janick.  It does really sound like Janick in the note choices and phrases but I am also convinced it is Dave.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 01, 2010, 05:31:35 AM
Amazing work from Guinea Pig.  Here's TFF credits for anyone interested;

Satellite 15 - Fills: Adrian
Final Frontier - Adrian/Dave
El Dorado - Adrian/Dave/Janick
Mother of Mercy - Adrian
Coming Home - Dave/Adrian
The Alchemist - Janick
Isle of Avalon - Dave/Adrian
Starblind - All fills: Adrian.  Solo after 1st chorus: Adrian.  Middle: Adrian/Dave/Janick
The Talisman - Janick
The Man That Would Be King - Intro and outro fills: Dave.  Middle impro: Dave
When the Wild Winds Blow - Middle: Adrian/Dave.  Solo at back end: Janick.


A Matter of Life and Death

Different World - Adrian
These Colors Don't Run - Dave/Adrian
Brighter Than A Thousand Sons - Adrian/Janick
The Pilgrim - Janick
The Longest Day - Adrian/Dave
Out of the Shadows - Fills: Dave  Main solo:Adrian
TROBB - Dave
FTGGOG - Janick/Adrian/Dave
Lord of Light - Adrian/Dave
The Legacy - Janick


Dance of Death

Wildest Dreams - Adrian
Rainmaker - Dave
No More Lies - Dave/Adrian/Janick
Montsegur - Janick
Dance of Death - Adrian/Dave/Janick
Gates of Tomorrow - Janick
New Frontier - Adrian/Dave
Paschendale - Dave/Adrian/Janick
Face in the Sand - Adrian
Age of Innocence - Dave

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 01, 2010, 09:09:02 AM
So now that we know they're announcing more dates and with the Florida date already leaked for April, hopefully they come back to New York/New Jersey. On the Somewhere Back In Time tour, they played Izod Center in New Jersey on the first leg, and Madison Square Garden in new York on the second leg, so maybe they're reversing it this time. In any case, I hope they come back over here, and don't see why they wouldn't. :birch:
Wait, they're hitting up florida? That leaked? I might have to go make a road trip if that's the case....
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004559B4915CC9?artistid=735341&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on November 01, 2010, 01:22:16 PM
My girlfriend got me some Maiden 7" singles for my birthday this weekend. One of them was an etched From Here To Eternity, which turns out to have had a ticket stub from Donington 92 tucked inside it! :D

She's awesome :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 01, 2010, 01:22:48 PM
That's awesome! :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on November 01, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
My girlfriend got me some Maiden 7" singles for my birthday this weekend. One of them was an etched From Here To Eternity, which turns out to have had a ticket stub from Donington 92 tucked inside it! :D

What a coincidence... I just recently gave your girlfriend some 7" myself.



I keed, I keed....


But seriously, these breakdowns of the solos and everything makes me feel like a real musical dolt. Maybe I am just not listening carefully enough.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on November 01, 2010, 01:35:58 PM
My girlfriend got me some Maiden 7" singles for my birthday this weekend. One of them was an etched From Here To Eternity, which turns out to have had a ticket stub from Donington 92 tucked inside it! :D

What a coincidence... I just recently gave your girlfriend some 7" myself.



I keed, I keed....


:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Rina on November 01, 2010, 07:37:02 PM
My girlfriend got me some Maiden 7" singles for my birthday this weekend. One of them was an etched From Here To Eternity, which turns out to have had a ticket stub from Donington 92 tucked inside it! :D

What a coincidence... I just recently gave your girlfriend some 7" myself.



I keed, I keed....


:lol

 :rollin


Comment relevant to the thread-  I definitely love one of their songs.  ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on November 01, 2010, 07:41:40 PM
I definitely love one of their songs.  ;)
Which one??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 01, 2010, 07:41:54 PM
Another thing with the solo identification is that in the live albums pre-3 guitar, each guitar gets one ear.  So....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Rina on November 01, 2010, 07:43:07 PM
I definitely love one of their songs.  ;)
Which one??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jaRipA5_M
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on November 01, 2010, 07:43:34 PM
Well that was a dumb question on my part. :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 01, 2010, 07:43:39 PM
Should've seen that one coming :lolpalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Rina on November 01, 2010, 07:44:06 PM
:neverusethis:












C'mon guys, you know me by now.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on November 02, 2010, 11:06:50 AM
Well, there's a whole hour to go before the announcement and the Maiden forums have already crashed. I'm guessing by the time the news hits the server crash will be so big it causes a black hole.

Seriously this happens every time and they still don't improve their servers.  :tdwn
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 02, 2010, 11:32:01 AM
:neverusethis:












C'mon guys, you know me by now.  :lol
Hey Rina don't let these bastards talk shit on you, its one of their best songs!  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 02, 2010, 12:00:01 PM
Well, there's a whole hour to go before the announcement and the Maiden forums have already crashed. I'm guessing by the time the news hits the server crash will be so big it causes a black hole.

Seriously this happens every time and they still don't improve their servers.  :tdwn
I guess that that just goes to show that the world can't handle Iron Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 02, 2010, 12:08:58 PM
Quote from: IronMaiden.com
IRON MAIDEN, with their crew and many tons of equipment, will once again be boarding Ed Force One in February 2011 to fly 50,000 miles round the globe on their continuing mammoth Final Frontier World Tour, playing 29 shows and visiting 26 cities in thirteen countries across 5 continents with Bruce again in the pilot's seat, and heading into more new Frontiers of uncharted Maiden territory!!!

The first show will be on Feb 11th in Moscow's Olympic Stadium, after which the Boeing 757, which will have new designs to tie in with the new album and tour, will fly the band to Singapore and Indonesia for Maiden's first ever shows there, before arriving in Australia to headline two arena dates and five Soundwave Festivals. Ed Force One then turns its attention briefly to the Northern Hemisphere with a first show ever in South Korea and two shows in Tokyo, before heading all the way across the Pacific, a journey which (believe it or not!) is 6660 miles for two shows in Mexico. An extensive series of stadium shows through five South American countries follows, including a first visit to Belem, Northern Brazil, and, via Puerto Rico, the band will play the final show on this leg of the tour in Tampa, Florida, USA on April 17th, exactly 66 days after Moscow! (full dates below)

Says Bruce, "We were taken aback by the fantastic reaction from everyone to Ed Force One during the 2008/09 World Tour. As our fans all know from the "Flight 666" film, which documented the trials and tribulations we underwent in order to get the whole project literally off the ground, the end result was well worth all the effort and complex logistics we had to deal with! The band and crew enjoyed themselves so much travelling that way, it seemed only logical to set up this part of The Final Frontier tour in the same way so we could get to see as many fans as possible all over the World, only this time we're pushing the boundaries even further and going to more places Maiden has never been before... in true Frontier style!! We very much look forward to playing in Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea for the first time, as well as revisiting our fans everywhere else.

"The set list will be different to this year's tour. Of course we will play more songs from the new album and some other recent material, but we will include a healthy dose of older fan favourites as we will be playing to so many new faces who we know will want to hear those songs live for the first time. We will cram into the plane as much of the production we used this year as is physically possible, including of course Eddie, and intend to replicate the spectacular light show in as many places as we are able. All in all it promises to be a fantastic trip for everyone!! So see you all soon".

Since its release in August on EMI (UME in the US), "The Final Frontier" -- the band's 15th studio album - has proved their most successful chart album to date, registering the #1 sales chart slot in 28 countries around the globe; from Lebanon, Arabia and India in the East, to Canada in the West, New Zealand down South, throughout UK and Europe and across Latin America, as well as reaching No.1 in Billboard's European, Tastemaker and Rock Charts, and No.4 in the USA, which is the band's highest position ever there.

Having already played an extensive 25 date North American Tour and some selected European shows this year, Maiden will undertake a full European Tour in the summer of 2011. Some dates (as below) have already been announced but keep an eye on this site over the next few weeks and months for many more announcements.

The dates for IRON MAIDEN'S Round The World Trip on Ed Force One and current European dates for The Final Frontier World Tour are:

FEBRUARY
Fri 11
Tue 15
Thu 17
Sun 20
Wed 23
Thu 24
Sat 26
Sun 27

Moscow, RUSSIA
SINGAPORE
Jakarta, INDONESIA
Bali, INDONESIA
Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
Sydney, AUSTRALIA   
Olympiski
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Stadium Utama Gelaro Bung Karno Senayan
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Hisense Arena
Entertainment Centre
Showgrounds (Soundwave Festival)
Eastern Creek Raceway (Soundwave Festival)

MARCH
Fri 4
Sat 5
Mon 7
Thu 10
Sat 12
Sun 13
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sun 20
Wed 23
Sat 26
Sun 27
Wed 30   

Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Perth, AUSTRALIA
Seoul, KOREA
Tokyo, JAPAN
Tokyo, JAPAN
Monterrey, MEXICO
Mexico City, MEXICO
Bogota, COLOMBIA
Lima, PERU
Sao Paulo, BRAZIL
Rio De Janeiro, BRAZIL
Brasilia, BRAZIL


Showgrounds (Soundwave Festival)
Bonython Park (Soundwave Festival)
Steel Blue Oval (Soundwave Festival)
Chamsil Gymnasium
Super Arena
Super Arena
Banamex Theatre
Foro Sol
CC Sapo
Estadio San Marcos
Morumbi Stadium
HSBC Arena
Nilson Nelson Parking Lot


APRIL
Fri 1
Sun 3
Tue 5
Fri 8
Sun 10
Wed 14
Sat 16
Sun 17   

Belem, BRAZIL
Recife, BRAZIL
Curitiba, BRAZIL
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Santiago, CHILE
San Juan, PUERTO RICO
Sunrise, Florida, USA
Tampa, Florida    USA


Parque De Exposicoes
Parque De Exposicoes
Expotrade
Velez Sarsfield
Estadio Nacional
Coliseo De Puerto Rico
Bank Atlantic Center
St Pete Times Forum

JULY
Jun 30 - Jul 3
Fri 1
Wed 6
Fri 8
Sun 10   

Roskilde, DENMARK
Gothenburg, SWEDEN
Oslo, NORWAY
Helsinki, FINLAND
St Petersburg, RUSSIA   

Roskilde Festival
Ullevi Stadium
Telenor
Olympic Stadium
SKK Peterburgskiy
As always we hope to facilitate 'First to the Barrier' for our fan club members at as many shows as possible, and exclusive ticket pre-sales in some countries (such as the USA), and details of these will be announced nearer the time here on IronMaiden.com.

There is also a Fan Club trip planned for the Florida shows! Details to be revealed shortly here.


UK fans - don't worry, we most certainly haven't forgotten you... you're next!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 02, 2010, 12:30:45 PM
Only two US dates?  Wow.  Still, cool to see that this setlist is ACTUALLY supposed to be more of a full history of Maiden.  Everyone who gets to see them will be really really lucky.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 02, 2010, 12:47:03 PM
Well, time for a roadtrip come April I suppose.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on November 02, 2010, 01:02:27 PM
Wow, for a British band who've recently won "Best Live Act" at the Brit Awards they don't seem to ever want to play here...

 :sadpanda:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 02, 2010, 01:02:49 PM
Read the bottom of the post. ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 02, 2010, 01:03:41 PM
Nothing close to me this time around, I'll have to wait for some more dates.  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on November 02, 2010, 01:04:54 PM
Read the bottom of the post. ;)

That's just small print.

Seriously though, the UK dates they're going to announce had better make up for having 1 headline show in nearly 5 years.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on November 02, 2010, 01:32:19 PM
I guess that us Central Europeans have to keep waiting. Oh well. I like what they're saying about the set list, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 02, 2010, 03:20:21 PM
No New Zealand dates but a buttass load of Oz dates for that stupid festival.  GAAAAAAHHHH!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on November 02, 2010, 04:02:01 PM
HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!! There's a Puerto Rico date!!!

I'm going! I'm going! I'm going!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 02, 2010, 05:20:20 PM
Jeez, show some enthusiasm once in a while. You don't need to be so serious all the time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 02, 2010, 05:26:11 PM
Yawn...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 02, 2010, 05:29:33 PM
I'm a bit disappointed too, but I'm certain that they'll do more U.S. dates before the end of 2011. Probably late summer/early fall.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on November 02, 2010, 05:48:43 PM
If their setlist is going to change that dramatically I hope they'll add more US dates.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 02, 2010, 06:35:55 PM
Probably looking at the end of summer in the states. Man, that just seems so far off.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 02, 2010, 07:19:37 PM
I'm not too disappointed.  I think it's a bit self-centred to complain about a lack of local North American gigs when there are lots of places who're getting Maiden for the first time or have been ignored for decades.  Hopefully there are more NA gigs at some time though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on November 02, 2010, 08:36:25 PM
Jeez, show some enthusiasm once in a while. You don't need to be so serious all the time.
FTFY
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on November 02, 2010, 08:59:29 PM
HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!! There's a Puerto Rico date!!!

I'm going! I'm going! I'm going!!

I'm excited for you.   :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on November 02, 2010, 09:04:09 PM
HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!! There's a Puerto Rico date!!!

I'm going! I'm going! I'm going!!

I'm excited for you.   :tup
This would actually be the second time I'd see them here, but I'm still fucking excited!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 02, 2010, 09:06:26 PM
I hate to admit it, but Southern American Iron Maiden fans are much more enthusiastic, just watch Flight 666. Maybe it's because of the apparent lack of shows there. In any case, I'm sure it'll be a blast.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 02, 2010, 09:08:04 PM
It's good they've been getting lots of shows the last 3 years.  Typically South America would get ~ 4 shows ever three years, which considering the crowds they draw was incredibly low.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on November 02, 2010, 09:21:16 PM
I hate to admit it, but Southern American Iron Maiden fans are much more enthusiastic, just watch Flight 666. Maybe it's because of the apparent lack of shows there. In any case, I'm sure it'll be a blast.
PR is not in South America, just in case you that was at my post.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 02, 2010, 09:27:55 PM
I know it's in Central America (...right? :lol), but I was just talking about SA.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on November 02, 2010, 09:30:57 PM
I know it's in Central America (...right? :lol), but I was just talking about SA.

it's in the Caribbean, nub
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on November 02, 2010, 09:38:44 PM
No Hong Kong. Oh well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on November 02, 2010, 09:46:22 PM
I know it's in Central America (...right? :lol), but I was just talking about SA.

it's in the Caribbean, nub
Title: Spoke to original Maiden vocalist, Paul DiAnno!
Post by: Icarus Witch on November 02, 2010, 11:02:02 PM
Hey guys,

I play bass in Paul DiAnno's U.S. touring band. Let me tell you, those Steve Harris basslines are no joke! haha.

Anyway, I had a chance to interview Paul for Piki Rocks. I mostly wanted to pick his brain on tips and insights for other musicians in terms of forging a lasting career. In true DiAnno fashion, his responses were off the cuff and quite surprising.

Also on the site is an interview with former Dream Theater manager, Jim Pitulski about his new Ghost Story TV show.

Check it out here at PikiRocks.com (https://PikiRocks.com)

Cheers,
Jason Myers
Icarus Witch
Paul DiAnno Band (U.S.)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 03, 2010, 11:01:55 AM
While I am very dissapointed that they are not playing the NYC area, it looks like a very cool tour with Ed Force One again and it is really great for the band and its fans for them to be playing in new places.  The site does say to stay tune for more dates. Maybe the second leg will be similar to the second leg of SBIT where they play more US dates and travel normally with a bigger stage show. Otherwise I may be planning a trip to Florida.
Title: Re: Spoke to original Maiden vocalist, Paul DiAnno!
Post by: MykeHavoc on November 03, 2010, 11:05:12 AM
Hey guys,

I play bass in Paul DiAnno's U.S. touring band. Let me tell you, those Steve Harris basslines are no joke! haha.

Anyway, I had a chance to interview Paul for Piki Rocks. I mostly wanted to pick his brain on tips and insights for other musicians in terms of forging a lasting career. In true DiAnno fashion, his responses were off the cuff and quite surprising.

Also on the site is an interview with former Dream Theater manager, Jim Pitulski about his new Ghost Story TV show.

Check it out here at PikiRocks.com (https://PikiRocks.com)

Cheers,
Jason Myers
Icarus Witch
Paul DiAnno Band (U.S.)

Hey Jason, my band Dorian Gray will be opening the Foxboro MA show for you guys on 12/20!
Looking forward to a great show and getting to meet all you guys!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 03, 2010, 02:58:30 PM
I know it's in Central America (...right? :lol), but I was just talking about SA.

it's in the Caribbean, nub
Shows how much geography I know :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 04, 2010, 11:19:39 PM
X Factor has Nicko's best drum sound put to tape I'd say.   The reverb on the toms makes it very atmospheric.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 07, 2010, 07:16:47 AM
UK dates are being announced on November 11.  Gigs in the Balkans are being rumoured for spring 2011 as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 07, 2010, 07:17:56 AM
X Factor has Nicko's best drum sound put to tape I'd say.   The reverb on the toms makes it very atmospheric.
Definitely. His drum solo on Sign of the Cross =  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 07, 2010, 08:15:08 AM
Gigs in the Balkans are being rumoured for spring 2011 as well.
That would be just amazing, I hope you're right.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 07, 2010, 10:04:22 AM
UK dates are being announced on November 11.  Gigs in the Balkans are being rumoured for spring 2011 as well.
Are the Balkans anywhere near Boston??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 07, 2010, 11:08:38 AM
UK dates are being announced on November 11.  Gigs in the Balkans are being rumoured for spring 2011 as well.
Are the Balkans anywhere near New York??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 07, 2010, 12:19:16 PM
UK dates are being announced on November 11.  Gigs in the Balkans are being rumoured for spring 2011 as well.
Are the Balkans anywhere near New York??
l2geography

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkan_Peninsula
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 07, 2010, 01:05:53 PM
I have a feeling they know where the Balkans are and were joking around.  Just a feeling though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 07, 2010, 01:42:01 PM
I have a feeling they know where the Balkans are and were joking around.  Just a feeling though.
This guys knows.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 07, 2010, 01:59:50 PM
I have a feeling they know where the Balkans are and were joking around.  Just a feeling though.
Then it was a shitty joke because there isn't anything to joke about.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 07, 2010, 02:08:23 PM
I have a feeling they know where the Balkans are and were joking around.  Just a feeling though.
Then it was a shitty joke because there isn't anything to joke about.
Easy bro,
WTF?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 07, 2010, 02:10:03 PM
Yeah that seemed like a pretty odd response.  Unless of course he was joking, then it was a shitty joke because there isn't anything to joke about.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 07, 2010, 02:18:42 PM
I have a feeling they know where the Balkans are and were joking around.  Just a feeling though.
Then it was a shitty joke because there isn't anything to joke about.

Birch and TAC live in New York and Boston, respectively.
There are a lack of US dates on this new tour.
Birch and TAC really want to see Iron Maiden.
When rumors of the Balkans came up, feigning ignorance, they asked if the Balkans were anywhere near their hometowns, because they want to see Iron Maiden.
Funny is had.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 07, 2010, 02:28:36 PM
I have a feeling they know where the Balkans are and were joking around.  Just a feeling though.
Then it was a shitty joke because there isn't anything to joke about.
(https://www.lies.com/wp/images/2009/12/srsly.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 07, 2010, 02:29:57 PM
I have a feeling they know where the Balkans are and were joking around.  Just a feeling though.
Then it was a shitty joke because there isn't anything to joke about.

Birch and TAC live in New York and Boston, respectively.
There are a lack of US dates on this new tour.
Birch and TAC really want to see Iron Maiden.
When rumors of the Balkans came up, feigning ignorance, they asked if the Balkans were anywhere near their hometowns, because they want to see Iron Maiden.
Funny is had.
Except that isn't funny.

At all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 07, 2010, 02:41:43 PM
Okay, killjoy  :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 07, 2010, 02:42:28 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 07, 2010, 03:16:08 PM
I think this is Seventh Son's biggest fail to date.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on November 07, 2010, 03:16:35 PM
I think this is Seventh Son's biggest fail to date.
He's got nothing on Numbers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 07, 2010, 03:18:23 PM
I think this is Seventh Son's biggest fail to date.
He's got nothing on Numbers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on November 07, 2010, 03:20:48 PM
I think this is Seventh Son's biggest fail to date.

"Par for the course" is more accurate imo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on November 07, 2010, 03:27:42 PM
I think this is Seventh Son's biggest fail to date.
He's got nothing on Numbers.
Well no shit. I'm just saying that Seventh Son's biggest fail is nowhere near Numbers' level.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 07, 2010, 03:51:17 PM
DTF: Where member failures are discussed more than the topics at hand.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 07, 2010, 03:53:03 PM
We really should start a Fail of the Year competition to run alongside the post of the year one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Rina on November 07, 2010, 06:56:08 PM
We really should start a Fail of the Year competition to run alongside the post of the year one.

But we already know who would win.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 08, 2010, 07:36:49 PM
If I said the first riff in Phantom of the Opera (where the whole band comes in) was a blueprint for thrash metal, would anyone disagree?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 08, 2010, 08:26:50 PM
Especially when you listen to the 1981 live versions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt26iVI9FoM
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 08, 2010, 08:30:22 PM
Yeah, it occurred to me while listening to the BBC Archives; Reading 82.  Pretty furious!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LudwigVan on November 09, 2010, 06:57:05 AM
If I said the first riff in Phantom of the Opera (where the whole band comes in) was a blueprint for thrash metal, would anyone disagree?

That song might qualify as a blueprint for Prog-metal too. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 09, 2010, 07:40:41 AM
If I said the first riff in Phantom of the Opera (where the whole band comes in) was a blueprint for thrash metal, would anyone disagree?
Nope.

If I said the first riff in Phantom of the Opera (where the whole band comes in) was a blueprint for thrash metal, would anyone disagree?

That song might qualify as a blueprint for Prog-metal too. 
This too. I've thought of it as being one of the very first prog-metal songs ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on November 09, 2010, 07:44:09 AM
As much as I love Satellite 15... Final Frontier, the editing on the drums during the intro is really starting to annoy me.

Also UK dates announced on Thursday at 12 noon! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 09, 2010, 02:29:15 PM
As much as I love Satellite 15... Final Frontier, the editing on the drums during the intro is really starting to annoy me.

It's one of the most pathetic editing jobs I've ever heard, if not the worst.  I don't understand how this was acceptable, it's just a joke.  I thought my cd was fucked the first time I was listening to it.  Disgusting.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 09, 2010, 02:40:51 PM
I thought it was just the way H recorded/sequenced it in his demo?  I don't really think it works well as an opener anyway.  It's very similar to how Bruce's last 3 solo albums start, with a slow/subtle interlude, I was never a fan of that.  Props to them for trying something new and out there though, thats quite a feat for any band THIRTY years into their career, let alone Iron 'VI-VII-I' Maiden :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 09, 2010, 02:46:15 PM
Well, as long as they make good music then I'll be satisfied. But there are only a handful of songs that I liked on TFF. There's still 11 awesome albums by Maiden to dig through though, so I'll give them a pass.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 09, 2010, 02:51:36 PM
It's very similar to how Bruce's last 3 solo albums start, with a slow/subtle interlude, I was never a fan of that.

Sorry to pull you up on this but;

Tyranny of Souls - Mars Within  :tup
Chemical Wedding - King in Crimson  ???
Accident of Birth - Freak  ??? ???
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 09, 2010, 03:13:16 PM
It's very similar to how Bruce's last 3 solo albums start, with a slow/subtle interlude, I was never a fan of that.

Sorry to pull you up on this but;

Tyranny of Souls - Mars Within  :tup
Chemical Wedding - King in Crimson  ???
Accident of Birth - Freak  ??? ???

Hahaha no don't be sorry.  I was meaning Mars Within and Toltec 7 Arrival (which isn't an opener, I know  :facepalm:) from AoB.  I've been failing a lot lately...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 09, 2010, 03:31:59 PM
It's very similar to how Bruce's last 3 solo albums start, with a slow/subtle interlude, I was never a fan of that.

Sorry to pull you up on this but;

Tyranny of Souls - Mars Within  :tup
Chemical Wedding - King in Crimson  ???
Accident of Birth - Freak  ??? ???

Hahaha no don't be sorry.  I was meaning Mars Within and Toltec 7 Arrival (which isn't an opener, I know  :facepalm:) from AoB.  I've been failing a lot lately...
Sneak..don't worry, we (I at least) knew what you were trying to say.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 09, 2010, 03:38:06 PM
What do ya'll mean when you say Satellite 15...The Final Frontier editing? The bass drum?

And also, I NEED MORE UNITED STATES DATES!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on November 09, 2010, 03:39:03 PM
What do ya'll mean when you say Satellite 15...The Final Frontier editing? The bass drum?

And also, I NEED MORE UNITED STATES DATES!

The drum editing in the double kick part
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 09, 2010, 03:40:32 PM
Oh, alright, that's what I thought.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 09, 2010, 04:14:27 PM
It's very similar to how Bruce's last 3 solo albums start, with a slow/subtle interlude, I was never a fan of that.

Sorry to pull you up on this but;

Tyranny of Souls - Mars Within  :tup
Chemical Wedding - King in Crimson  ???
Accident of Birth - Freak  ??? ???

Hahaha no don't be sorry.  I was meaning Mars Within and Toltec 7 Arrival (which isn't an opener, I know  :facepalm:) from AoB.  I've been failing a lot lately...
Sneak..don't worry, we (I at least) knew what you were trying to say.

Yeah, I knew too  ;D  Toltec 7 is AMAZING!!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 11, 2010, 06:00:11 AM
UK dates, which are the final dates for the tour, are as follows:

JULY
Wed 20 Scotland, Glasgow SECC
Thu 21 Scotland, Aberdeen AECC P&J Arena
Sat 23 England, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Sun 24 England, Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
Wed 27 England, Nottingham Trent FM Arena
Thu 28 England, Manchester MEN Arena
Sun 31 England, Birmingham NIA
   
AUGUST
Mon 1 Wales, Cardiff CIA Arena
Wed 3 Northern Ireland, Belfast Odyssey
Fri 5    England, London O2 Arena

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on November 11, 2010, 06:11:20 AM
What do ya'll mean when you say Satellite 15...The Final Frontier editing? The bass drum?

And also, I NEED MORE UNITED STATES DATES!

The drum editing in the double kick part

I still have no idea.

OH WAIT I hear it now. Yeah that's pretty bizarre.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 11, 2010, 06:53:06 AM
Well that definitely sucks...Why do a f##king US tour and play one song from the new album?? I'm really bummed. I freaking love The Final Frontier and ..I don't know. I'm real frustrated.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 11, 2010, 06:57:30 AM
Is Scotland anywhere near Raleigh, NC or Boston? :neverusethis:

But I understand the frustration TAC.  I'd love to see Maiden, even though I'm not huge on the final frontier, but I think that US tour was to make up for the lack of US dates on the past few tours.  One of these days they'll do another US tour or maybe actually go south of Virginia :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 11, 2010, 07:45:05 AM
North America got 16 more shows than the last album tour. 

While I agree that they should've toured the album over in North America, lets face it: they simply aren't as popular in the U.S. as they are in the rest of the world.  I think it's pretty hard to argue that Boston or Raleigh deserves it more than Bali or Seoul.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 11, 2010, 08:01:44 AM
It could be Atlanta.  I'd be down with that.

And I'm sure they're still pretty damn popular here.  Maybe the fans aren't as crazy as the ones in Europe or South America, but there are tons of Maiden fans over here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 11, 2010, 08:03:13 AM
North America got 16 more shows than the last album tour. 

While I agree that they should've toured the album over in North America, lets face it: they simply aren't as popular in the U.S. as they are in the rest of the world.  I think it's pretty hard to argue that Boston or Raleigh deserves it more than Bali or Seoul.
Well, I'm not argueing anything, really, other than to say that I'm very bummed out. My days of scooting down to NY for a show went out a long time ago. Hey, Boston did get one of the AMOLAD shows(of course we were away on vacation..). I was hoping that Mansfield would've gotten a show last year, especially in lioght of Rod saying it was one of the 3 top US crowds of the SBiT tour.

Iron Maiden's pretty much been my favorite band since I was 14, that's close to 30 years, but they do some things that really bug me. And doing larger  "off" album tours than proper album tours is one of them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Rina on November 11, 2010, 08:18:47 AM
It could be Atlanta.  I'd be down with that.

And I'm sure they're still pretty damn popular here.  Maybe the fans aren't as crazy as the ones in Europe or South America, but there are tons of Maiden fans over here.

That's not as ridicuously far, I like it.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 11, 2010, 08:51:32 AM
It could be Atlanta.  I'd be down with that.

And I'm sure they're still pretty damn popular here.  Maybe the fans aren't as crazy as the ones in Europe or South America, but there are tons of Maiden fans over here.
Dude I'd be down for that, I live in Georgia!

Iron Maiden hasn't toured Atlanta since like 1998 though  :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on November 11, 2010, 10:11:04 AM
Boston always goes over well. The Somewhere Back in Time tour was nuts. This is a real disappointment, as I didn't make the trip to NY, so it will be a long friggin' time till I get to see them again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on November 11, 2010, 01:41:43 PM
North America got 16 more shows than the last album tour. 

While I agree that they should've toured the album over in North America, lets face it: they simply aren't as popular in the U.S. as they are in the rest of the world.  I think it's pretty hard to argue that Boston or Raleigh deserves it more than Bali or Seoul.

I think that's half right.  They're certainly popular enough to warrant a tour.  If I thought they were blowing off America because they want to play 30k seat venues instead of 17k, I'd be pretty pissed off about it.  I don't think their popularity here is the issue so much as the quality of their audiences.  When they play here, 50% of the crowd is the die-hard Maiden fans like all of us, and the other half of it are wannabes.  People who just want to here RttH and NotB, and people who got tickets because they were blowing the promoter or were the 18th caller (the VIP fucktards who get all the best seats up front, BTW).  These are the people who bitch and moan because they played all of AMoLaD or stuff from the last three albums instead of yet another rendition of Trooper.  Frankly,  considering the bitching and moaning they get about it,  I'm happy they bother to come here at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 11, 2010, 01:55:31 PM
Why would they do that? Doing a tour and playing only one new song before the album comes out it pretty lame. I was so hoping to see them play the full album.  :(

This makes me a very sad panda.  :sadpanda:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 11, 2010, 02:39:13 PM
I'm bummed too... but I'm not one to complain; I saw them with Dream Theater at Madison Square Garden and got the event shirt, and it was an awesome concert. I just want them to come here again for the selfish reason of seeing them again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 11, 2010, 02:44:21 PM
I suppose there's always a chance of a short NA tour a la Dance of Death, but there's certainly been no indication of one as of yet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 11, 2010, 02:47:13 PM
I wonder why Iron Maiden played the Hammerstein Ballroom on the Dance Of Death Tour... it holds 2,500 people. But they scheduled four consecutive shows there (only played three of them).

It's similar to Pink Floyd's The Wall Tour in that they play multiple nights in New York, then go to Los Angeles for another multiple-night stay.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on November 11, 2010, 03:44:54 PM
Why would they do that? Doing a tour and playing only one new song before the album comes out it pretty lame. I was so hoping to see them play the full album.  :(

This makes me a very sad panda.  :sadpanda:
Because the majority of American audiences, unlike us, don't want to hear the new album.  They want to hear a greatest hits set.  When they did play a whole album here, people bitched and moaned about it.  

Edit:  That's the whole point of Guineapig's avatar.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 11, 2010, 04:20:59 PM
Didn't they say something like "plenty" or "many more" dates to be announced. Does the 10 UK shows counts as "many more".
My fingers are still crossed for a brief US tour in May and June. Seems like they have a break there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on November 11, 2010, 04:22:12 PM
Two Florida dates this tour  :biggrin:

last year's Maiden show in Sunrise was the first time they played Florida in like 15 years, so I'm glad to see that they're back for more :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 11, 2010, 04:27:03 PM
Didn't they say something like "plenty" or "many more" dates to be announced. Does the 10 UK shows counts as "many more".
My fingers are still crossed for a brief US tour in May and June. Seems like they have a break there.

With respect to the European tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 11, 2010, 10:59:49 PM
Well I may have to make a trip somewhere (florida most likely) if they dont announce any more US dates.  It would really stink to miss an album tour when you know IM most likely wont play some of those songs ever again, even if TFF isn't one of thier best albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LudwigVan on November 12, 2010, 09:01:23 AM
I love TFF.  The thing about this album is that it's not quite 100% pure "metal".   It's more a hybrid of 70's-style hard rock and 80's metal, blending in cool touches of Hendrix and Deep Purple.  And the overall sound on the album is suggestive of classic Wishbone Ash and UFO, loose and spontaneous.  If anything, this 'throwback' trend has made Maiden's music more interesting to me than ever.    :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 12, 2010, 09:48:04 AM
I've listened to this album in full about 5 times already.

I've managed to be able to enjoy the first half of the album, but the 2nd half is just so boring for me every time I press through it. Sorry, this one is far from Maiden's best for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 12, 2010, 10:16:55 AM
The Talisman would like to have a word with you.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 12, 2010, 10:29:25 AM
Whenever I decide to give TFF yet ANOTHER chance I'll try to remember to pay more attention to The Talisman.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 12, 2010, 10:30:03 AM
Don't give the whole album another chance, its not worth it.  Just listen to The Talisman by itself.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on November 12, 2010, 10:35:05 AM
I've listened to this album in full about 5 times already.

I've managed to be able to enjoy the first half of the album, but the 2nd half is just so boring for me every time I press through it. Sorry, this one is far from Maiden's best for me.

This is funny because i dislike the first half, but like the second half.
Starblind and Isle of Avalon are my favorites on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on November 12, 2010, 10:45:50 AM
I think both halves are really average. That said, there are definitely some gems on both.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mechanix1911 on November 12, 2010, 03:40:24 PM
2nd is really really better, and you get to feel the album in that half.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 12, 2010, 03:51:40 PM
I think the whole album is great other than "The Final Frontier".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on November 12, 2010, 04:06:34 PM
The Talisman would like to have a word with you.

I don't know, The Talisman is actually the weakest song of the second half of the album for me. Isle Of Avalon, Starblind and The Man Who Would Be King are all at least very good. WTWWB is good, although I don't think it's exceptional (and I really don't like album closers that don't end on a resolving chord).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on November 12, 2010, 07:07:34 PM
Yeah The Talisman really does nothing for me. I think it might be my least favorite from the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 12, 2010, 07:10:36 PM
I like "The Talisman", even if it is Maiden-by-numbers at most part.

I wish it had a better performance by Bruce.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 12, 2010, 08:43:11 PM
I feel like Bruce's soaring vocals really MAKE the song.  It is kinda Maiden-by-numbers, but feels less so than a lot of other stuff on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 13, 2010, 08:08:44 AM
The Talisman is easily my favorite track on the album...and I love this album!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 13, 2010, 08:18:27 AM
I feel like Bruce's soaring vocals really MAKE the song.  It is kinda Maiden-by-numbers, but feels less so than a lot of other stuff on the album.

Could you explain?  I think a lot of the album sort of shies away from this.  Isle of Avalon, Starblind, The Man Who Would Be King, Coming Home, Satellite 15...The Final Frontier all are (relatively) different imo. 

My biggest complaint about WTWWB is the same, though.  Most of the riffs just seem so "typical Maiden", which is a shame because there are some genuinely awesome parts to that song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on November 13, 2010, 09:07:15 AM
I dunno. If you guys are upset about the riffs on TFF being "typical Maiden," I find it hard to believe we've been listening to the same band all along  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 18, 2010, 08:25:26 AM
More European dates confirmed:

MAY
Sat 28 - Frankfurt, GERMANY Festhalle
Sun 29 - Oberhausen, GERMANY Kopi Arena
Tue 31 - Munich, GERMANY Olympiahalle

JUNE
Thur 2 - Hamburg, GERMANY o2 World
Fri 3 - Berlin, GERMANY o2 World
Tue 7 - Stuttgart, GERMANY Schleyerhalle
Wed 8 - Arnhem, THE NETHERLANDS Gerledome
Mon 27 - Paris, FRANCE Bercy


Interesting to see that Maiden are doing a lot of arena dates this European tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on November 18, 2010, 09:27:19 AM
Maiden are coming to Gothenburg on the tour, but i decided not to go this time.
I've enjoyed them a lot when i saw them on the AMOLAD-tour and on the SBIT-tour, but this time it didn't have enough power to make me purchase a ticket.
Sure Maiden always puts on a good show, but overall i wasn't too fuzzed about TFF, i think the first half of the album was fairly bad compared to the second half, but the main thing that puts me off is the high price for a ticket.
Also, a fairly poor concert-year this year, so im hoping that i can see a lot of my favorites next year, and already seen Maiden twice so. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 18, 2010, 10:47:24 AM
Still no dates in Balkans...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Vivace on November 18, 2010, 11:13:37 AM
I finally got a chance to listen to No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark, two albums that for some reason I have avoided. Well, No Prayer for the  Dying is worth avoiding and Fear of the Dark, albiet better, a LOT better than NPFD, is certainly STILL a far cry from SSoaSS.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 18, 2010, 11:14:59 AM
Fear of the Dark is a bad album, but the title track and Afraid to Shoot Strangers =  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on November 18, 2010, 11:24:47 AM
I've never cared much for either Fear of the Dark or No Prayer For the Dying, some cool and underrated songs, but that's about it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on November 19, 2010, 07:13:38 AM
I've never cared much for either Fear of the Dark or No Prayer For the Dying, some cool and underrated songs, but that's about it.


It seems I like FOTD a little more than most fans; I can find something redeeming in most (not all) of the songs with the exception of FHTOE and WW.

Also, it seems that I am in the minority but I just can't get into the last 2 releases. The whole acoustic intro-long song-acoustic outro is just SO past played out . . . I long for the return of the short awesome songs from the 80's where they started right out with a bang and a wallop. These recent recordings make them sound every bit their age  :(.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 19, 2010, 07:16:00 AM
I liked it a lot on AMOLAD but it was boring on TFF.

But I think AMOLAD has a much more fitting atmosphere than TFF does, and probably why I like it a lot more :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on November 19, 2010, 07:21:56 AM
I kinda feel the same.
When AMOLAD came, it was really great and unique compared to the earlier Maiden-catalog, but when TFF came out, it was like "oh, this shit again?".
I really like Starblind and Isle of Avalon (together with a few more tracks), but overall i thought TFF was fairly disappointing.

It feels a bit strange to say this, but i'd rather see Maiden split, and have more of Bruce's solo-albums.
I think his latest (Tyranny of Souls) was amazing, maybe even my favorite, and it has more variety then the latest 2 Maiden-albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Vivace on November 19, 2010, 02:15:12 PM
TFF is good, but I was hoping for something more like Dance of Death rather than the same tired routine again. Dance of Death was such a breath of fresh air when it came to Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 20, 2010, 12:02:41 PM
I thought TFF took AMOLAD and expanded it a bit more, which turned out to be not quite so good.  I think AMOLAD may be the best IM album and they nailed it with that one, but TFF seems like they took it too far.  While AMOLAD was a very different IM album, it still very much felt like IM.  TFF does not really feel like IM besides a couple songs.  I still very much like TFF, but it does sit on the bottom half of IM albums for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 20, 2010, 12:44:44 PM
TFF is good, but I was hoping for something more like Dance of Death rather than the same tired routine again. Dance of Death was such a breath of fresh air when it came to Maiden.

In what way?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 20, 2010, 03:15:07 PM
In that it was like '80s Maiden but worse.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 20, 2010, 03:32:38 PM
I think Dance of Death is a great album but I wouldn't call it a breath of fresh air or anything. It's pretty standard fair for Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on November 20, 2010, 04:43:00 PM
I hate the album cover but PASCHENDALE IS GREAT.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 20, 2010, 05:39:56 PM
I think Dance of Death is a great album but I wouldn't call it a breath of fresh air or anything. It's pretty standard fair for Maiden.
This.

Its still a great album though, Journeyman and Paschendale are two must-hear songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 20, 2010, 05:51:41 PM
I'd say DOD is my least fav reunion album.  The production IMO just kills it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 20, 2010, 05:53:30 PM
I'd say DOD is my least fav reunion album.  The production IMO just kills it.
I like the production. But it's also my least fave of the 4 reunion albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Seventh Son on November 20, 2010, 05:54:34 PM
So I'm the only one who thought TFF is the worst reunion album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 20, 2010, 05:59:56 PM
I'd actually agree with you on that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 20, 2010, 06:03:48 PM
My least favorite of the reunion albums would be Brave New World.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on November 20, 2010, 07:48:00 PM
TFF is average but El Dorado is one of my favorite Maiden songs. That riff is just so badass. Anyone else notice a similarity between it and Barracuda by Heart?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on November 20, 2010, 07:59:52 PM
Because its a galloped E?  Yeah.  Its a great song too, but the bassline must be soooooo boring for Steve to play...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on November 20, 2010, 08:06:35 PM
Iron Maiden is ENDING the Final Frontier tour in London. FFFFFFFFUUUUUCCCCKKKKKKKK

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149706&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blabbermouth+%28Blabbermouth.net%27s+Daily+Headlines%29
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 20, 2010, 08:28:24 PM
fuck
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 21, 2010, 03:38:37 AM
That sucks. Good thing I watched them this year.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on November 21, 2010, 04:13:16 AM
YEAH!!!
a date in Holland
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 21, 2010, 09:42:02 AM
I would have preferred that they release the album and then tour NA.

i mad
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Vahvahenki on November 21, 2010, 04:19:57 PM
I'm actually surprised on how short this tour has been. I might just try to make it the last London gig.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on November 21, 2010, 04:44:31 PM
It's 89 gigs already, and given that there's probably another 10 coming it will be the biggest tour since the X Factour (unless you count Give Me Ed/Dance of Death as one tour).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 22, 2010, 12:18:51 PM
A page or two ago, there was some moaning about how bad No Prayer and Fear Of The Dark are. They surely are not their best albums. I think one of the main reasons was because of how bad Bruce sounds. I don't know what was wrong with him. I know when Fear Of The Dark came out, it felt like a return to form Maiden album.
I respect what Maiden tried to do with No Prayer, similar to what Queensryche did with HITNF, but at the end of the day, it only works if the songs are strong.
Anyway, between the two albums, I think you can make one pretty damn good album,
call it No Prayer For The Dark or Fear Of the Dying..whatever!

Side 1
Be Quick Or Be Dead
No Prayer For The Dying
Fear Is The Key
Fates Warning
Childhood's End
Afraid To Shoot Strangers

Side 2
The Fugitive
Run Silent Run Deep
The Assassin or Public Enema #1 (I can't decide)
Wasting Love
Judas Be My Guide
Fear Of The Dark
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on November 22, 2010, 03:15:13 PM
A page or two ago, there was some moaning about how bad No Prayer and Fear Of The Dark are. They surely are not their best albums. I think one of the main reasons was because of how bad Bruce sounds. I don't know what was wrong with him. I know when Fear Of The Dark came out, it felt like a return to form Maiden album.
I respect what Maiden tried to do with No Prayer, similar to what Queensryche did with HITNF, but at the end of the day, it only works if the songs are strong.
Anyway, between the two albums, I think you can make one pretty damn good album,
call it No Prayer For The Dark or Fear Of the Dying..whatever!

Side 1
Be Quick Or Be Dead
No Prayer For The Dying
Fear Is The Key
Fates Warning
Childhood's End
Afraid To Shoot Strangers

Side 2
The Fugitive
Run Silent Run Deep
The Assassin or Public Enema #1 (I can't decide)
Wasting Love
Judas Be My Guide
Fear Of The Dark

A bit off topic, but I did this for Metallica's Load and Reload. Called it Unload, and it's SOLID.

I just might make a playlist of the songs you mentioned.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on November 22, 2010, 10:48:27 PM
Not having Holy Smoke is ultra fail.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 23, 2010, 02:26:35 AM
I really enjoy both the albums fully.  I am happy with both and FOTD is a top 5 album for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 23, 2010, 01:46:58 PM
Even the combination of the best songs from those two albums would end up being their weakest effort. No prayer for the dying and Fear of the dark are the only Iron Maiden albums that I don't really care for. All others are at least pretty damn great. Yes, even VXI.  :smiley:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dimitrius on November 23, 2010, 02:38:48 PM
So anyone have any idea on ticket prices?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 23, 2010, 05:26:11 PM
Probably $50 - $90, like usual (approximately).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on November 28, 2010, 10:30:25 PM
I like Maiden again. I heard Piece Of Mind, The Number Of The Beast, Powerslave, and Somewhere In Time over the past couple of days.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on November 29, 2010, 03:45:38 AM
I actually quite enjoy Virtual XI, i know it gets a lot of hate from the fanbase.
It's not a personal favorite or anything, i would probably rank it fairly low, but when i listen to it i get a nostalgic feeling, and the music itself isn't bad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 29, 2010, 04:13:54 AM
Virtual XI has amazing songs.  Futureal, Lightning Strikes Twice, Educated Fool, When Two Worlds Collide, Clamsman, Don't Look to the Eyes of a Stranger.  Great stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 29, 2010, 06:04:58 AM
I like VXI too. It sounds much more complete and cohesive than The X Factor. More of a classic Maiden album.

Love the end of DLTTEOAS!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on November 29, 2010, 09:33:54 AM
Um...The Educated Fool? Best tune on the record.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 29, 2010, 10:12:11 AM
The Educated Fool is a great song, and I would love to hear them do it live with Bruce. He'd wail on that chorus.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on November 29, 2010, 10:54:43 AM
I quite dig The Angel and the Gambler, even though i get why people call it repetitive. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on November 29, 2010, 10:55:12 AM
 :|
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 29, 2010, 11:45:55 AM
Um...The Educated Fool? Best tune on the record.
Yeah, an amazing track indeed. I also love Futureal, The Clansman and Como estais amigos. An enjoyable record overall, although I prefer The X Factor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 29, 2010, 01:27:07 PM
I quite dig The Angel and the Gambler, even though i get why people call it repetitive. :P

It's okay, the radio edit is excellent.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on November 29, 2010, 06:39:03 PM
I'm still kinda pissed that NA is getting screwed out of an album supporting tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on November 29, 2010, 06:50:11 PM
I'm still kinda pissed that NA is getting screwed out of an album supporting tour.
Same... :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 29, 2010, 10:52:56 PM
I'm still kinda pissed that NA is getting screwed out of an album supporting tour.
Same... :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Curious Orange on November 30, 2010, 03:30:11 AM
Yay! - Got a ticket for the London O2 gig in August - this'll be the first time I've seen the band since I saw them with Blaze. I for one am stoked that they're playing the BNW, DOD and AMOLAD tracks. Got a standing ticket (which is good, coz the O2 is massive), cost me GB£50.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Kosmo on November 30, 2010, 11:51:48 AM
My favourite song from Maiden is Afraid to Shoot Strangers.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on November 30, 2010, 11:49:54 PM
Ever? I like the live version with Blaze. Obviously one of the Bruce era tunes he could easily handle. He took advantage of this opportunity by adding more emotion to his performance.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 01, 2010, 03:19:03 AM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Blaze > Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Bruce.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on December 01, 2010, 03:21:33 AM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Blaze > Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Bruce.

Blaze "COME OOOON!" Bayley
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 01, 2010, 03:28:37 AM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Blaze > Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Bruce.

Blaze "COME OOOON!" Bayley

I love how he does that in the harmony section, great stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 01, 2010, 04:07:02 AM
I think my mate put Iron Maiden and Killers on my hard drive yesterday. I didn't get to check yet though. Can't wait to hear them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 01, 2010, 12:47:57 PM
Gig in Belgium and a second Paris date added.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on December 01, 2010, 01:03:14 PM
TAC will hate me for this but I really stopped listening to Maiden after Powerslave, I was a huge fan of the first 2 albums and the Maiden Japan EP, the first couple with Bruce I loved and at this point Maiden was probably at their peak in popularity here in the states, but after awhile all the albums all started to sound too samey for me. The galloping basslines, the twin solos, even Bruce's delivery on the songs. I picked up both Blaze albums and one or two of the reunion albums but its still the same old same old with them. Some people love the fact that they stayed true to their sound, while others like myself wish they would have branched off and tried something different. If it wasn't for DT playing with them on the last tour I would have bypassed the tour all together. I saw them 2x on this tour PNC and MSG and actually left before the encores at MSG because I had seen it the night before.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 01, 2010, 02:42:24 PM
TAC will hate me for this but I really stopped listening to Maiden after Powerslave,

 :lol Wki, I would never hate you! You're one of my 5 favorite posters here!

TBH, I completeky agree with you on Powerslave. I was a huge Maiden fan at the time, having already sen the World Piece Tour. I found Powerslave very contrived. I didn't care for 2 Minutes (with the ripoff Swords & Tequila, Power & The Glory, Stand Up And Shout, Flash Rockin' Man riff). I found the middle section of Powerslave too choreographed, and found the bloated Rime long for long's sake. In fact, I might've skipped the tour had Accept not been opening.

But I found Somewhere In Time very refreshing. I'm surprised you didn't. It was quite different from where they had been.

The Blaze albums are both severely flawed (though both are filled with latent greatness), and the reunion albums are all sorts of awesome. Hey, they are what they are.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on December 01, 2010, 02:46:46 PM
Powerslave is the best Maiden song and best Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on December 01, 2010, 02:55:59 PM
Powerslave is the best Maiden song and best Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 01, 2010, 03:08:04 PM
Powerslave is the best Maiden song and best Maiden album.

Funny, but in the 80's I didn't care for Powerslave and loved Somewhere In Time. But PS has really aged well and I like it a hell of a lot more now than I did in 1985. And yes, the title track is one of their best songs. Not in my Top 10, but probably in the Top 20.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on December 01, 2010, 04:06:02 PM
Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Blaze > Afraid to Shoot Strangers with Bruce.

Blaze "COME OOOON!" Bayley

I love how he does that in the harmony section, great stuff.

I hate it :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on December 01, 2010, 04:55:36 PM
Powerslave is the best Maiden song and best Maiden album.

Funny, but in the 80's I didn't care for Powerslave and loved Somewhere In Time. But PS has really aged well and I like it a hell of a lot more now than I did in 1985. And yes, the title track is one of their best songs. Not in my Top 10, but probably in the Top 20.
I felt it was a mixed bag.  Like you said it has aged better.  POM is the album(yea, I said album :laugh:) that still holds up for me till this day.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 01, 2010, 05:02:03 PM
Powerslave is the best Maiden song and best Maiden album.

Funny, but in the 80's I didn't care for Powerslave and loved Somewhere In Time. But PS has really aged well and I like it a hell of a lot more now than I did in 1985. And yes, the title track is one of their best songs. Not in my Top 10, but probably in the Top 20.
I felt it was a mixed bag.  Like you said it has aged better.  POM is the album(yea, I said album :laugh:) that still holds up for me till this day.

Listening to that still gives me goosebumps. I remember when MTV had their "World Premiere Video" for Flight Of Icarus.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 02, 2010, 12:07:35 AM
Maiden have been nominated for a Grammy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 02, 2010, 12:29:09 AM
:birch:

For what?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 02, 2010, 03:25:19 AM
:birch:

For what?

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=150243
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 02, 2010, 01:22:56 PM
:birch:

For what?

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=150243
Wow, touch choice. Slayer's, Iron Maiden's, and Megadeth's songs are all awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 02, 2010, 01:24:53 PM
I really think Maiden should take that out from those choices.  El Dorado is one of the weakest tracks on TFF but I like it better than the other nominations there.

For the first one Soundgarden are easily the best there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 02, 2010, 01:25:22 PM
All of those are good/awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on December 02, 2010, 07:36:18 PM
Slayer/Iron Maiden
Megadeth


Sudden Death wasn't THAT good, but El Dorado and World Painted Blood are amazing.

I think El Dorado will take the cake.


If Korn or Lamb of God win, I'll will be a sad panda.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on December 02, 2010, 08:22:09 PM
I bet LoG will win because the Grammy people suck donkey cocks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Rina on December 02, 2010, 08:30:56 PM
I really think Maiden should take that out from those choices.  El Dorado is one of the weakest tracks on TFF but I like it better than the other nominations there.

For the first one Soundgarden are easily the best there.

It's the best them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: dethklok09 on December 02, 2010, 08:43:49 PM
but i like lamb of god.........
anyway for me its a tie between maiden and slayer the megadeth song wasnt that great. despite chris broderick making some insane solos
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on December 03, 2010, 08:44:39 AM
but i like lamb of god.........
Same here, but Wrath was a bad album and should feel bad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 09, 2010, 08:57:50 PM
Bumpered to say I listened to Seventh Son Of Seventh Son twice in the last few days and I like it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: EPICVIEW on December 10, 2010, 08:29:39 AM
Maiden have been nominated for a Grammy.


Have they?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: EPICVIEW on December 10, 2010, 11:33:04 AM
TAC will hate me for this but I really stopped listening to Maiden after Powerslave, I was a huge fan of the first 2 albums and the Maiden Japan EP, the first couple with Bruce I loved and at this point Maiden was probably at their peak in popularity here in the states, but after awhile all the albums all started to sound too samey for me. The galloping basslines, the twin solos, even Bruce's delivery on the songs. I picked up both Blaze albums and one or two of the reunion albums but its still the same old same old with them. Some people love the fact that they stayed true to their sound, while others like myself wish they would have branched off and tried something different. If it wasn't for DT playing with them on the last tour I would have bypassed the tour all together. I saw them 2x on this tour PNC and MSG and actually left before the encores at MSG because I had seen it the night before.






This is my view also..well said^
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 10, 2010, 02:41:05 PM
Bumpered to say I listened to Seventh Son Of Seventh Son twice in the last few days and I like it.

 :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 11, 2010, 11:49:23 PM
I have Live At Donington now. Going to listen to it when I get the time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 12, 2010, 03:26:54 AM
I have Live At Donington now. Going to listen to it when I get the time.

I LOVE that performance.  The VHS of it is one of the first memories I have of Maiden, I watched the tape so many times I burnt it out. This is really one of my favourite performances of Maiden.  Yes it's not super tight but the band are on fire, and it's raw, really raw.  I love Davey's solos on this one, he really is on fire, and it possibly has my fav version of Evil That Men Do.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 12, 2010, 08:06:19 AM
Today I got Piece of mind and Seventh son of a seventh son on CD, and they sound amazing.  :metal

The only one left for me to get is Somewhere in time, which is ironically my favorite record.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 12, 2010, 08:52:32 AM
Today I got Piece of mind and Seventh son of a seventh son on CD, and they sound amazing.  :metal

The only one left for me to get is Somewhere in time, which is ironically my favorite record.  ;D

Nice job, M! :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on December 12, 2010, 11:28:26 AM
You can have 16,000 songs on you MP3 player like me but sometimes I play the same 100 albums over and over.  Piece Of Mind os one of them.  Working outside yesterday I blasted it for me and the wife.  She's loves Maiden.  Get's the blood going.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 15, 2010, 02:11:29 AM
I listened to Live After Death and Maiden England today. Both are great live albums. I haven't heard really good shows in ages man.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: eric42434224 on December 16, 2010, 02:03:55 PM
I just met Nikko at the bank I work at.  Extremely pleasant person.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 16, 2010, 02:11:02 PM
I just met Nikko at the bank I work at.  Extremely pleasant person.


That's awesome, any interesting gossip?

I never have celebrity run ins like this.  :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: eric42434224 on December 16, 2010, 02:14:28 PM
I just met Nikko at the bank I work at.  Extremely pleasant person.


That's awesome, any interesting gossip?

I never have celebrity run ins like this.  :(

No gossip per say.  But he said his arthritis is bothering him.  He has a restaurant around the corner, and I had the BBQ burger...it was very good.  And he is playing a show here with Maiden in April, and I will be in our corporate box with free beer and food....and the bank manager (who knows him well) said she will get backstage passes for us.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on December 16, 2010, 02:28:30 PM
That is beyond amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 16, 2010, 02:43:42 PM
I just met Nikko at the bank I work at.  Extremely pleasant person.


That's awesome, any interesting gossip?

I never have celebrity run ins like this.  :(

No gossip per say.  But he said his arthritis is bothering him.  He has a restaurant around the corner, and I had the BBQ burger...it was very good.  And he is playing a show here with Maiden in April, and I will be in our corporate box with free beer and food....and the bank manager (who knows him well) said she will get backstage passes for us.

Very awesome
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 16, 2010, 06:54:12 PM
I actually met him about 25 years ago.  He didn't really say or do much other than drink from a bottle of Beam and record a couple of drops for Redbeard. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: LearningToLive on December 17, 2010, 01:41:41 PM
Maiden are my favorite band! First band I was ever completely obsessed with and I listened to their music non stop for years straight.  Also definitely one of the best bands to see live!!! :hbd:

Loyal fan for life... up the irons!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on December 22, 2010, 06:44:24 AM
Listened to most of Piece of Mind on the way into work . . . Nicko's drumming on Where Eagles Dare  :omg: :metal!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on December 22, 2010, 06:57:55 AM
:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on December 22, 2010, 09:56:02 AM
:metal
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 22, 2010, 12:47:33 PM
. . . Nicko's drumming on Where Eagles Dare  :omg: :metal!

The beginning to Where Eagles Dare is my ringtone!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on December 22, 2010, 12:49:30 PM
. . . Nicko's drumming on Where Eagles Dare  :omg: :metal!

The beginning to Where Eagles Dare is my ringtone!

Why am I not surprised?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 22, 2010, 12:52:56 PM
Opened for Paul Di'Anno Monday night. Was great fun! Probably the best venue I've played thus far as well.
Got to hang with Paul backstage for a while. Quite the character!

(https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs022.snc6/165277_495755179496_505189496_5574627_7162747_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs560.ash2/148254_495750709496_505189496_5574533_6328703_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs734.ash1/162864_495750894496_505189496_5574539_6560448_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs753.ash1/164463_495504609496_505189496_5570822_1107121_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on December 22, 2010, 12:57:48 PM
Di'anno is playing 5 minutes from my house tonight...Only thing is he has like 4 opening bands and I have to be up by 4 a.m. for work..... ^$%#^#%$  going to have to weigh my options tonight
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 22, 2010, 01:17:09 PM
That's an excellent setlist.  Lots of forgotten classics from the first two albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 01:40:08 PM
I wanted to see him in New York but lack of interested friends plus no ride equals no show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 22, 2010, 01:50:07 PM
I highly recommend checking him out on this run if you can. I mean, I'm really not sure how much longer he will be able to keep going. He was non-stop drinking, before, during and after his set, as well as chain-smoking and inquiring to me about where he might be able to get some cocaine :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 22, 2010, 01:55:51 PM
I highly recommend checking him out on this run if you can. I mean, I'm really not sure how much longer he will be able to keep going. He was non-stop drinking, before, during and after his set, as well as chain-smoking and inquiring to me about where he might be able to get some cocaine :lol

 :lol What a crazy motherfucker!

He's also put on a hell of a lot of weight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on December 22, 2010, 02:00:51 PM
Just imagine how big he would be if he didn't do coke  :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 22, 2010, 02:02:43 PM
Well they don't call him "The Beast" for nothing :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 02:08:29 PM
EDIT: Deleted because I don't wanna get banned again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 22, 2010, 02:13:02 PM
It's amazing what drugs and alcohol do to people.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Fuzzboy on December 22, 2010, 02:14:30 PM
I was actually about to post "Did he ask you for coke?" before I read the last few posts.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on December 22, 2010, 02:53:34 PM
What's his voice like nowadays?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 22, 2010, 03:29:53 PM
No high end, but he can still bark his mid-range stuff. There's no denying who the best Maiden vocalist is though :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 22, 2010, 03:39:28 PM
No high end, but he can still bark his mid-range stuff. There's no denying who the best Maiden vocalist is though :lol

Blaze??  ???


 :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 22, 2010, 04:44:20 PM
I love Blaze's solo shit. He's got a good voice, just not right for Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 22, 2010, 04:48:29 PM
A Real Dead One soon :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 05:16:01 PM
A Real Dead One soon :metal
A Real Live Dead One :birch:

It's by far my least favorite live Iron Maiden album though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 22, 2010, 05:36:09 PM
A Real Dead One soon :metal
A Real Live Dead One :birch:

It's by far my least favorite live Iron Maiden album though.
Yeah I prefer Live After Death and Maiden England. I'm still going through the discog so next up is Live At Donington, The X Factor, etc.
I think they got better after some time though, right? Lots of people said they got back on their game after some years.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 05:38:15 PM
A Real Dead One soon :metal
A Real Live Dead One :birch:

It's by far my least favorite live Iron Maiden album though.
Yeah I prefer Live After Death and Maiden England. I'm still going through the discog so next up is Live At Donington, The X Factor, etc.
I think they got better after some time though, right? Lots of people said they got back on their game after some years.
Yeah I agree. And my favorite official live recording is Death On The Road.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 22, 2010, 05:42:15 PM
A Real Dead One soon :metal
A Real Live Dead One :birch:

It's by far my least favorite live Iron Maiden album though.
Yeah I prefer Live After Death and Maiden England. I'm still going through the discog so next up is Live At Donington, The X Factor, etc.
I think they got better after some time though, right? Lots of people said they got back on their game after some years.
Yeah I agree. And my favorite official live recording is Death On The Road.
I like most live situations. This band has some highly regarded performances which is great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on December 22, 2010, 05:55:51 PM
Yeah, IMO, around the No Prayer/Fear of the Dark era the live shows dropped in quality, probably a combination of everyone being burnt out from the Powerslave - Seventh Son era and the general unrest in the ranks.  Then once Blaze joined it was like watching a Maiden lookey-likey band.  The reunion was a resurgence in so many ways.  Thank God that happened.  I'd hate to think what would be left of Maiden if Bruce and H hadn't returned :/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 06:01:22 PM
Would it be fair to say that Iron Maiden's Bruce-era reunion is one of the best reunions of all time?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on December 22, 2010, 06:02:38 PM
Its the only one I can think of worth mentioning. :lol  What is it up against?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 22, 2010, 06:14:59 PM
Yeah, IMO, around the No Prayer/Fear of the Dark era the live shows dropped in quality, probably a combination of everyone being burnt out from the Powerslave - Seventh Son era and the general unrest in the ranks.  Then once Blaze joined it was like watching a Maiden lookey-likey band.  The reunion was a resurgence in so many ways.  Thank God that happened.  I'd hate to think what would be left of Maiden if Bruce and H hadn't returned :/
Sneak, I must say that the No Prayer tour was one of the most energized Maiden tours that I had ever seen. I saw 2 shows, one in NJ and one in Providence. The No Prayer album was weak, but the live show was not. It was a stripped down set, but Jannick was really able to pull Dave Murray out of his shell. Bruce was very into it too. He was on and off for the FOTD tour for sure, but I've always said that the No Prayer tour was one of their best.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 06:31:13 PM
Its the only one I can think of worth mentioning. :lol  What is it up against?
I dunno, uuuhhhh... Ozzy-era Black Sabbath reunion... David Lee Roth-era Van Halen reunion... I'm sure the fogeys know a lot more.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 22, 2010, 06:43:46 PM
Its the only one I can think of worth mentioning. :lol  What is it up against?
I dunno, uuuhhhh... Ozzy-era Black Sabbath reunion... David Lee Roth-era Van Halen reunion... I'm sure the fogeys know a lot more.
The Ozzy/Sabbath and DLR/VH reuinions don't match up. Those were money grabbing one tour only kind of things.

The only comparable reunions could be Judas Priest or Deep Purple in 1984 (that was f##king huge BTW), but in terms of viability and success, this current Maiden run is unprecedented as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 22, 2010, 07:46:19 PM
A Real Dead One soon :metal
A Real Live Dead One :birch:

It's by far my least favorite live Iron Maiden album though.
Yeah I prefer Live After Death and Maiden England. I'm still going through the discog so next up is Live At Donington, The X Factor, etc.
I think they got better after some time though, right? Lots of people said they got back on their game after some years.
Yeah I agree. And my favorite official live recording is Death On The Road.

Um...Rock in Rio much? Come on now. This is the definitive moment in Maiden's career I think.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 07:47:46 PM
A Real Dead One soon :metal
A Real Live Dead One :birch:

It's by far my least favorite live Iron Maiden album though.
Yeah I prefer Live After Death and Maiden England. I'm still going through the discog so next up is Live At Donington, The X Factor, etc.
I think they got better after some time though, right? Lots of people said they got back on their game after some years.
Yeah I agree. And my favorite official live recording is Death On The Road.

Um...Rock in Rio much? Come on now. This is the definitive moment in Maiden's career I think.
Hm, I actually forgot about it. Yeah I'd have to change my vote. Rock In Rio's amazing.

"YOUR TIME WILL COOOOOOME"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on December 22, 2010, 07:48:01 PM
This is the definitive moment in Maiden's career I think.

Never thought of it that way.  Explain?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 22, 2010, 08:44:01 PM
Well...I don't know, it just seems like the ultimate culmination of events. Bruce was back, as well as Adrian, they were riding huge wave of resurgence, the new record kicked ass...And they top it all off with their biggest gig ever (second only their original Rock in Rio appearance, although that was as support to Queen). And you've got the definitive rendition of Fear of the Dark, which features 150,000 people SINGING the guitar parts. I mean, that shit is amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on December 22, 2010, 08:49:51 PM

The only comparable reunions could be Judas Priest or Deep Purple in 1984 (that was f##king huge BTW), but in terms of viability and success, this current Maiden run is unprecedented as far as I can tell.

The Perfect Strangers tour blew my ears out.

I do agree with Maiden's comback as one ofthe most viable as well as continuing making great music and playing to crowds just as big or larger today.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 22, 2010, 09:13:54 PM
I think a major part of the reason that Iron Maiden's reunion was so successful is that they can actually still play what they used to... if better. Even Bruce, though showing minor signs of aging, can be compared to his former self, and if anything, improved over time. The other major problem with old metal bands is the drummer (read: Lars Ulrich), and Nicko's... well, Nicko.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 22, 2010, 09:45:04 PM
Rock in Rio is easily one of Maiden's best moments.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 23, 2010, 06:23:03 AM
My favorite Live Maiden album is Death On The Road.


As far as successful reunions go...what about Kiss, the Eagles?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on December 23, 2010, 02:44:12 PM
Happy Birthday Dave!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jakartabassplayer on December 23, 2010, 03:50:05 PM
Happy Birthday Dave!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 23, 2010, 07:54:31 PM
Happy Birthday Dave!

Nice.  Happy Birthday to the blonde bomber!!

Easily one of the greatest guitarists on the planet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on December 23, 2010, 08:48:33 PM
Happy birthday Dave Murray! :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 24, 2010, 01:56:46 AM
Happy Birthday Dave!
Holy shit, Happy belated Birthday! Could've been on Christmas Eve but oh well.

So here's something I reflected on. You guys introduced me to A Matter Of Life And Death last year. I also wiki'd it when I first listened to it and it said this:
Quote
In order to provide a more "live" sound, the album was not mastered.[4] Producer Kevin Shirley said, "Spoke to 'Arry (Steve Harris) on Friday, who has decided against mastering the Iron Maiden album... It means that you will get to hear the new album exactly as it sounded in the studio, no added EQ, compression, analog widening, etc., and I must say, I am pretty happy with the end result."[5]
That's what I liked about this record. It sounded, and literally too, raw. That's what I was really impressed by. The bass tone I couldn't get enough of on this one too. It was just so pure sounding, I don't know how to describe it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 24, 2010, 04:57:20 AM
I think the general sound of AMOLAD is incredible, much better than The Final frontier. I just wish it was slightly louder, though...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 24, 2010, 05:02:54 AM
I think the general sound of AMOLAD is incredible, much better than The Final frontier. I just wish it was slightly louder, though...

Well, it's not mastered and overproduced that's why the mix is quieter.  It's not a bad thing, when music is overproduced it clips and kills the overall sound and dynamics of the music.  I don't mind music that's loud and somewhat overproduced, but some people hate it. 

When you crank AMOLAD the mix sounds quite good and overall the music breathes a lot more than say TFF and DOD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on December 24, 2010, 07:45:36 AM
When you crank AMOLAD the mix sounds quite good and overall the music breathes a lot more than say TFF and DOD.

Exactly. AMOLAD doesn't need to be louder at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on December 25, 2010, 12:39:20 AM
I just looked at the waveform to the first track. It's really dynamic for music made in the last 4 years.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 25, 2010, 02:43:50 AM
I just looked at the waveform to the first track. It's really dynamic for music made in the last 4 years.

Check this video, it's quite interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMNJEC1G-fE
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 01, 2011, 09:53:18 AM
Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 01, 2011, 11:20:44 PM
Zeltar usually runs one, doesn't he?  He doesn't post too much anymore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 02, 2011, 04:09:22 AM
Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?

That's a damn good question.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on January 02, 2011, 08:40:27 AM
Zeltar usually runs one, doesn't he?  He doesn't post too much anymore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 02, 2011, 08:42:02 AM
I guess he'll start one when his Metallica survivor is done.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on January 03, 2011, 08:45:22 AM
Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?

That's a damn good question.

A better question is; what happened to your Judas Priest Top 50?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 03, 2011, 08:58:41 PM
Hey, guys, I've got a question - why isn't anyone running an Iron Maiden survivor?

That's a damn good question.

A better question is; what happened to your Judas Priest Top 50?

You are really interested in my JP list aren't you??  The wait is killing you!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 07, 2011, 05:36:48 PM
So, thinking about this the other day; TFF is by far the worst of the reunion albums, and is the just the lowest point in a discography that has fallen steadily worse since BNW.  BNW is an absolutely stellar album, with DOD not far behind it.  AMOLAD, despite it being a fan favourite, never grabbed me in the same way the first two did.   TFF fails to grab me in every way; the concept, the artwork and certainly the music.  The whole sci fi thing is just cringe-worthy, over-used and just.... lame.  In short, its bollocks.

I think the thing that brings down AMOLAD and TFF is the lack of diversity in the tracks.  Everything is just too samey, even for Maiden.  BNW and DOD have a lot of diversity and the songwriting, especially in terms of the 3 guitars, is inspiring.  There's none of that in AMOLAD and TFF.  Just the same old gallopy VI-VII-I bullshit.  Maiden needs to rethink their game plan or call it a day.  Another album like TFF and that's their credibility down the drain, IMO; I don't know if I can sit through another album of average Maiden again. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm no basher.  I've loved Maiden since I was 5 years old, no bullshit.  Kids at school were reading Goosebumps and Star Wars novels during silent reading time and I was reading Run To The Hills (the Maiden bio).  Some of the fondest memories I cherish have a Maiden track as the backdrop :lol.  Its like I'm seeing a good childhood friend become a shadow of their former self.  It saddens me.

My 2c.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 08, 2011, 01:05:28 AM
That's too bad.

I think the last four albums rule. In every way.

Especially A Matter of life and death.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2011, 01:24:27 AM
Yeah.  Its probably just me.  They're great albums and my testes have changed.  Testes do vary.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 08, 2011, 02:05:50 AM
Especially when it comes to mighty Maiden.  :hefdaddy  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 08, 2011, 10:20:20 AM
That's too bad.

I think the last four albums rule. In every way.

Especially A Matter of life and death.

I agree. ..and I think TFF is right behind it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on January 08, 2011, 10:21:33 AM
TFF still has a few awesome songs, but the rest of it is quite mediocre.  AMOLAD destroys it.  The songs may be kind of samey, but they're all pretty badass.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 08, 2011, 10:36:24 AM
MOOOOTHER OF MERCY
AAANGEL OF DEATH, DESIRE
MOOOOTHER OF MERCY
TAKING MY LAST BREATH OF FIRE

:birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 08, 2011, 10:38:19 AM
TFF still has a few awesome songs, but the rest of it is quite mediocre.  AMOLAD destroys it.  The songs may be kind of samey, but they're all pretty badass.
This.

Though I have been getting into TFF more and more lately and man, those awesome songs are really awesome and even the others are pretty good too. I'd still say it's far better than DoD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 08, 2011, 11:49:15 AM
The Final Frontier has to be the album I've been listening to the most in the last couple of months, obviously because of being such a fanb0i. It's a pretty awesome record, with a lot of classic moments, yet with a strong will to deliver something fresh and new when it comes to band's standards. And the song that strikes me the most when it comes to originality is The Man who would be king. The intro just made me stare at my stereo in amazement, it sounds so creepy and gives me goosebumps. And how about Dave's solo - man, that part kicks ass. Needless to mention that the song is filled with guitar harmonies like no other Maiden track.

My point is this - The Man who would be king deserves a whole lotta  :hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 01:56:15 PM
I found AMOLAD grew on me quicker then TFF.  However, I would love for Maiden to release another album with shorter, faster songs; similar to their 80's albums.  But regardless, I still love them all
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2011, 05:44:57 PM
Well this week I am going to listen to AMOLAD and TFF on repeat to see if my testes vary.  I'll report back later.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ClairvoyantCat on January 08, 2011, 05:52:09 PM
I found AMOLAD grew on me quicker then TFF.  However, I would love for Maiden to release another album with shorter, faster songs; similar to their 80's albums.  But regardless, I still love them all

Considering that the exact type of song you mentioned seems to always be the weakest track(s) on any of the new releases I'd rather them keep where they are.  Besides, you can only write so many "The Trooper"s.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 06:13:29 PM
If they made new songs similar to "The Wicker Man" or "Rainmaker" I would be happy.  However, I love every song they have done; the more recent epic ones just seem to take longer to get used to.  Once they click, they work.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2011, 06:16:29 PM
If they made new songs similar to "The Wicker Man" or "Rainmaker" I would be happy.  However, I love every song they have done; the more recent epic ones just seem to take longer to get used to.  Once they click, they work.

I agree.  I'd love an album like SiT.  Full of straightfoward, rocking classics, with a dash of progressivenesssssss
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 06:26:52 PM
Somewhere in Time rules.  That one and SSoaSS are probably my favorites
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2011, 06:49:47 PM
Somewhere in Time rules.  That one and SSoaSS are probably my favorites

A man after my own  :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 06:51:09 PM
If you like those cd's, you should check out Maiden's rare live cd from 88- "Maiden England".  I just bought it and it's fantastic
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2011, 06:53:35 PM
Oh yeah, thats my favourite live maiden album.  Hanging out for a dvd release.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on January 08, 2011, 08:58:24 PM
I love SiT except for the last two tracks.  Never could get into all of SSOASS, though it does have some awesome songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 08, 2011, 11:40:39 PM
I have been able to get into all of Maiden's cd's; some take a little longer then other's though.  I even really enjoy the Blaze albums.  However, I didn't really get into them until I started listening more to his solo and Wolfsbane material; then it just clicked more.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2011, 11:41:45 PM
I love SiT except for the last two tracks.  Never could get into all of SSOASS, though it does have some awesome songs.

Alexander the Great is my favourite Maiden epic.  You should give it another try? :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 09, 2011, 01:41:57 AM
Somewhere in Time rules.  That one and SSoaSS are probably my favorites
Same here. And then, of course, there's The X Factor.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on January 09, 2011, 01:50:26 AM
TXF dragged on too much for me, and the clean guitars in like every song became repetitive too. Other than that it's an ok album. Nothing special. Can't wait to hear Brave New World.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 09, 2011, 02:37:56 AM
TXF dragged on too much for me, and the clean guitars in like every song became repetitive too. Other than that it's an ok album. Nothing special. Can't wait to hear Brave New World.

get ready to have your ears sexily blown out of your brain's ass.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2011, 06:28:20 AM
I found AMOLAD grew on me quicker then TFF.  However, I would love for Maiden to release another album with shorter, faster songs; similar to their 80's albums.  But regardless, I still love them all
Well, that's what makes TFF so special. Half the album does contain songs like that. And Angel Of Mercy and Coming Home are both spectacular. Although, Maiden was never really known for having "fast" songs.



BTW, wlecome JJ, a new member that's a Maiden fan!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 09, 2011, 11:21:24 AM
I found AMOLAD grew on me quicker then TFF.  However, I would love for Maiden to release another album with shorter, faster songs; similar to their 80's albums.  But regardless, I still love them all
Well, that's what makes TFF so special. Half the album does contain songs like that. And Angel Mother Of Mercy and Coming Home are both spectacular. Although, Maiden was never really known for having "fast" songs.



BTW, wlecome JJ, a new member that's a Maiden fan!
:angel:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2011, 12:39:00 PM
Thanks. The fogey mind isn't what it used to be!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 09, 2011, 02:44:04 PM
Had a listen through most of TFF last night.  I have to say, the award for best guitarist is spread pretty evenly on this album. 

Janick has some tasty, well phrased solo's, a welcome change from his usual wankery :P

Davey is just Davey, awesome, well phrased shred

H is a guitar master, really isn't he?  His use of chorus and clean combined with the sparseness of his solo's in songs like Isle of Avalon really hark back to his SiT/SSoaSS tone.  So good!  There's a interview with Bruce on Flight 666 where he says that Adrian is 'able to pick notes out of the ether' or something along those lines.  That definitely shows on this album.

Pretty impressed with everyone's solo's on this one.  I haven't listened to the last two tracks again, but I'm liking it better this time around.  Isle of Avalon is probably my favourite.  I love the 7/8 section.  The beginning of The Talisman is sooo bad :lol.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 09, 2011, 06:20:49 PM
I might listen to The Final Frontier tonight... haven't heard it in a while. Surprisingly, this album didn't get played to death by me, despite it being Iron Maiden's first studio release since I became a fan. Nevermore's and Exodus' provided very strong competition last year for best metal album, and I hate to say it but they may have won. I still love the album though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 09, 2011, 11:49:12 PM
Been listening to AMOLAD and TFF all day today.  The lack of mastering on AMOLAD is really noticable when comparing the two, and really cool.  

EDIT: Listening to BNW now, I'm gonna go through the reunion albums chronologically tonight.  At The Nomad now.  BNW is such a brilliant album, probably the best produced out of the reunion bunch.  Hearing Adrian's solos makes me smile.

DOUBLE EDIT:  Never noticed the segue from Nomad to Silent Planet.  Cool!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 10, 2011, 02:04:03 AM
I would say out of the reunion albums, BNW is the best overall.  I enjoy all of them, but it seems that BNW is the one that I will grab far more often.  "Wicker Man" kicks!!  Plus love the title track alot
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 10, 2011, 03:17:11 AM
At the end of DOD now.  Great album.  Production isn't as great as BNW.  The distinction between the three guitars in more obvious in terms of where they sit in the mix.  Nicko's drums don't sound as nice as BNW's though. 

I would say out of the reunion albums, BNW is the best overall.  I enjoy all of them, but it seems that BNW is the one that I will grab far more often.  "Wicker Man" kicks!!  Plus love the title track alot

Yeah, BNW is my favourite by far.  Song writing, solo's, production... its all there.  My only gripe is not enough Adrian input.  The thing DOD has over BNW is that it contains some Smith gems.  Paschendale, anyone?

Oh yeah, and how hilarious is the end part of Thin Line Between Love and Hate on BNW?  I laughed out loud.  Never gets old...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 10, 2011, 03:26:01 AM
Janick has some tasty, well phrased solo's, a welcome change from his usual wankery :P

This is one of the biggest things I noticed, Janick rips on this one.  He does great solos like he did back on FOTD and TXF, great stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 10, 2011, 03:54:55 PM
I get a kick out of watching Janick play live
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 10, 2011, 04:25:47 PM
I get a kick out of watching Janick play live

I wouldn't go that far.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on January 10, 2011, 04:31:14 PM
I get a kick out of watching Janick play live

Say that when you're only feet away from him and he props his leg up on an amp.

My face was only feet away from his junk.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 10, 2011, 04:55:31 PM
He's certainly the most active member to watch live.  I just wish he'd put more effort into his solos.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 10, 2011, 05:47:43 PM
Yeah watching him from the stands is kinda funny; a few feet away from his junk- not so much!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lynxo on January 11, 2011, 05:27:59 AM
My face was only feet away from his junk.

Hawt.

Anyway, watched Maiden England today and was once again reminded about the greatness of the Seventh Son record. It's easily one of my favorite albums of all time!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 11, 2011, 05:31:31 AM
SSoaSS is just an epic cd; one of my all time favorites.  Even the artwork is one of my favorites as well.  Maiden England is Iron Maiden at their best IMO
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on January 11, 2011, 06:08:30 AM
I don't like Maiden England.  The performances (sans Steve) are uninspired and the sound sucks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Samsara on January 11, 2011, 11:45:55 AM
UP THE IRONS!   :metal


The Final Frontier is next up on my playlist today (just finishing Extreme's III Sides to Every Story now).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 11, 2011, 07:00:27 PM
I don't like Maiden England.  The performances (sans Steve) are uninspired and the sound sucks.

But, but, Adrians mullet!!??!

To be honest, I think its just the nostalgia attack I get from watching/hearing it that makes me love it so much.  Reminds me of the good old days of being the only 8 year old I knew blasting Maiden VHS's :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 12, 2011, 04:14:45 AM
You can tell the band are tired on Maiden England, especially Bruce, he sounds stuffed.  But when I picked up that VHS man I wore it out, still an amazing concert.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on January 12, 2011, 10:46:25 AM
Janick's most important contributions are the riffs. He's written some of the band's best stuff since he joined.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 12, 2011, 11:46:15 AM
I actually think Janick is the best songwriter in the last 10 years - every song he's written is an absolute killer, not a stinker in the bunch.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 12, 2011, 02:01:29 PM
I don't care much for The Apparition or Weekend Warrior.  But 2 out of three is pretty dang awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 12, 2011, 02:50:07 PM
Jannick's biggest contribution is his attutude, personality, and chemistry. He had a huge impact on the band's dynamic when he joined, when the band clearly needed some "loosening up". I believe he's vitally important to the bend, even today. Could they get by without him, sure, but Steve not only kept him, but he's maintained his "side" of the stage where Adrian used to roam. I think the band, and Steve, really "get" what Jannick brings. He also showed great chemistry on with Bruce on the Tatooed Millionaire tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 12, 2011, 03:52:11 PM
Him and Bruce have always gotten on really well, that's easy to see.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 19, 2011, 05:11:00 AM
Maiden is a tie for my fave band with DT, and I just think they are amazing. My fave album is Powerslave, followed by (in random order) Piece of Mind, Brave New World, and A Matter of Life and Death. The Number of the Beast, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and The Final Frontier are also amazing in my opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 19, 2011, 05:57:03 AM
Maiden is a tie for my fave band with DT, and I just think they are amazing. My fave album is Powerslave, followed by (in random order) Piece of Mind, Brave New World, and A Matter of Life and Death. The Number of the Beast, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and The Final Frontier are also amazing in my opinion.

I feel like I could've written the exact same thing! Except my favorite album is not Powerslave.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 19, 2011, 06:07:56 AM
Awesome! :D What is your fave maiden album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 19, 2011, 06:50:36 AM
Well, my Top 5 looks like this:
The Number Of the Beast
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
Piece Of Mind
A Matter Of Life And Death
The Final Frontier

My favorite Live Album is Death On The Road
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 19, 2011, 04:06:16 PM
I listened to Piece Of Mind for the first time in a while yesterday, and the less-amazing tracks like "Sun And Steel" and "Quest For Fire" made me think they were better than what I remembered them as being (which was good, just nothing special). And there are the untouchables of the album (basically every song besides those two).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 19, 2011, 06:53:34 PM
"Die with your boots on" is a standout track for me.  Once it was stuck in my head for like a week straight lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 19, 2011, 07:03:26 PM
"Where Eagles Dare", "Flight Of Icarus", "The Trooper", and "Die With Your Boots On" are all top-tier, with "To Tame A Land" and "Revelations" being the next step down, and the rest another step down.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 19, 2011, 07:27:47 PM
You know, Piece of Mind was my first Maiden album, but it ranks really low on my list. Everyone else seems to love it, but I only really like maybe half the tracks on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Voyage 34 on January 19, 2011, 08:02:58 PM
I actually think Piece of Mind was pretty weak. Where Eagles Dare is great, so is the Trooper. But the thing is that there are live versions of the Trooper that I like way more than the studio version. All in all PoM doesn't get listened to very often by me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on January 19, 2011, 08:20:06 PM
Birch Boy is incorrect. "Revelations" is Maiden's best song ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 19, 2011, 09:37:08 PM
Except it's not. Not at all. Not even the best on POM, not even close.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 19, 2011, 10:47:01 PM
Birch Boy is incorrect. "Revelations" is Maiden's best song ever.

o/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 19, 2011, 11:07:50 PM
Birch Boy is incorrect. "Revelations" is Maiden's best song ever.

It's a Maiden classic, and IMO the best on POM and a top 5 maiden song.
I love every song on POM except for Quest for Fire, Sun and Steel and Die With Your Boots on.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on January 19, 2011, 11:38:31 PM
Birch Boy is incorrect. "Revelations" is Maiden's best song ever.

Not quite for me, but it's up there. It features my favourite bass lines in a Maiden song, that has to count for something.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 20, 2011, 12:26:50 AM
"Die with your boots on" is a standout track for me.  Once it was stuck in my head for like a week straight lol

Actually it's the opposite for me, I can't stand that track for some reason.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 20, 2011, 03:33:50 AM
Die With Your Boots on is one of the weakest tracks on POM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 20, 2011, 04:47:26 AM
Die With Your Boots on is one of the weakest tracks on POM.
Yeah, I agree with this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on January 20, 2011, 05:20:23 AM
Birch Boy is incorrect. "Revelations" is Maiden's best song ever.

o/
*\o
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 20, 2011, 05:44:01 AM
Die With Your Boots on is one of the weakest tracks on POM.
It's my least favorite on Piece of mind, along with Quest for fire. The rest is fantastic, even Sun and steel, such a catchy track.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jsem on January 20, 2011, 06:00:52 AM
Best Maiden tune is clearly imo Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on January 20, 2011, 06:04:14 AM
Too bad you're all wrong for not saying "Powerslave."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 20, 2011, 06:54:05 AM
Hallowed is my favourite (boring, I know). Powerslave comes in second, Revelations in 5th :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 20, 2011, 01:43:27 PM
"Hallowed Be Thy Name" could be my favorite too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 20, 2011, 01:44:31 PM
Prodigal Son is my favourite
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 20, 2011, 02:19:13 PM
Sign of the cross  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lowdz on January 20, 2011, 02:45:28 PM
I was a big Maiden fan back in my youth but fell out of love with them around SIT and never really got it back, though I bought all their albums except the X Factor and No Prayer.
Best albums
1. Killers
2. Beast
3. Powerslave
4. Piece of Mind
5. Matter of Life and Death

Come to think of it, these are the only albums I like. A scattering of good songs on the others but not near good albums.

Favourite song, Murders In The Rue Morgue.

I can't listen to TFF because Bruce sounds in pain.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 20, 2011, 02:52:43 PM
Sign of the cross  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on January 20, 2011, 02:55:02 PM
Sign of the cross  :metal

That's a boring one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 20, 2011, 04:12:15 PM
Maybe with Blaze, but have you heard the version with Bruce from Rock In Rio? It's amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 20, 2011, 04:55:22 PM
The Blaze version of Sign of the Cross isn't as good as the Bruce version, but still very good non the less.  I love Bruce's version of "The Clansman" and "Futureal".  I seem to be in the minority of people that really enjoy the Blaze era, but would be interested to have Iron Maiden re-record those two cd's with Bruce on vox.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 20, 2011, 05:36:45 PM
Listening to Death On The Road's "No More Lies". :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 20, 2011, 06:31:36 PM
Sign of the cross  :metal

That's a boring one.

No.


The Blaze version of Sign of the Cross isn't as good as the Bruce version, but still very good non the less.  I love Bruce's version of "The Clansman" and "Futureal".  I seem to be in the minority of people that really enjoy the Blaze era, but would be interested to have Iron Maiden re-record those two cd's with Bruce on vox.

I don't think they need to re-record those albums.  They are perfect how they are.

Maybe with Blaze, but have you heard the version with Bruce from Rock In Rio? It's amazing.

Blaze version > Bruce version.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 20, 2011, 07:32:25 PM
Hallowed Be Thy Name is the best, followed by Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 20, 2011, 08:06:52 PM
Hallowed Be Thy Name is the best, followed by Rime of the Ancient Mariner
I'm tempted to agree with this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 21, 2011, 12:48:09 AM
It's really tough to choose one favourite Maiden song. Aces High is up there for me, so is The Evil That Men Do and Wasted Years.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on January 21, 2011, 02:01:22 AM
The Clairvoyant.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 21, 2011, 03:31:23 AM
Hallowed Be Thy Name is the best, followed by Rime of the Ancient Mariner
This would probably be the most standard opinion, yes :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 21, 2011, 08:07:34 AM
I would go with "The Evil That Men Do"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 21, 2011, 02:20:37 PM
HEY!!!

Any SikTh fans in this here thread?

https://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1282

This is the stuff of dreams man, H and Mikee Goodman of SikTh working together!! :excite:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: DarkEternalNight on January 21, 2011, 03:06:16 PM
2 Minutes To Midnight is my favorite, Fear Of The Dark would be second. I'm still early in my fandom though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on January 21, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Sign of the cross  :metal

That's a boring one.

No.

Hey that's like the first time you didn't post a massive 1000x1000 picture that says "YOU FAIL". :clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 21, 2011, 08:16:18 PM
Caught Somewhere in Time

I feel I may be the only one that feels this way.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 21, 2011, 08:28:32 PM
Sign of the cross  :metal

That's a boring one.

No.

Thanks, but you are still wrong!!  :tup

Hey that's like the first time you didn't post a massive 1000x1000 picture that says "YOU FAIL". :clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SPNKr on January 21, 2011, 08:31:06 PM
Sign of the cross  :metal

That's a boring one.

No.

Hey that's like the first time you didn't post a massive 1000x1000 picture that says "YOU FAIL". :clap:

Thanks, but you are still wrong!!  :tup

:rollin I'm glad I'm wrong.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on January 22, 2011, 12:23:51 AM
I'm probably the only one with this, but The Legacy is my favourite Maiden song. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate is also up there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 22, 2011, 01:28:16 AM
I'm probably the only one with this, but The Legacy is my favourite Maiden song. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate is also up there.
They're both excellent songs, probably around the 30-50 mark for me though. The way Bruce sings "Theres a thin line between love and hate" is just amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 22, 2011, 02:51:36 AM
I'm probably the only one with this, but The Legacy is my favourite Maiden song. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate is also up there.

The legacy is my third favorite.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 22, 2011, 09:00:41 AM
Caught Somewhere in Time

I feel I may be the only one that feels this way.
That's a great song. It's my #3 after Hallowed Be Thy Name and Fear Of The Dark.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 22, 2011, 01:08:50 PM
"Stranger in a Strange Land" is up at the top for me too!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 22, 2011, 07:30:04 PM
My top five (in no order):

"Hallowed Be Thy Name"
"The Wicker Man"
"El Dorado"
"Rime Of The Acient Mariner"
"Wasted Years"
"Flight Of Icarus"

It's impossible to pick five so I picked six.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 22, 2011, 08:51:12 PM
El Dorado is an interesting one to have in your top 5 :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 22, 2011, 08:59:34 PM
:birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on January 23, 2011, 08:49:26 PM
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Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 24, 2011, 07:12:11 AM
Don't you think I'm a savior
Don't you think I could save you
Don't you think I could save your life

Don't you think I'm a savior
Don't you think I could save you
Don't you think I could save your life

Don't you think I'm a savior
Don't you think I could save you
Don't you think I could save your life

Don't you think I'm a savior
Don't you think I could save you
Don't you think I could save your life

Don't you think I'm a savior
Don't you think I could save you
Don't you think I could save your life
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 24, 2011, 08:15:13 AM
The chorus in The Angel and the gambler becomes very catchy after four years, I gotta say.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jsem on January 24, 2011, 09:19:24 AM
We should run Maiden top 50's... or maybe top 30's or w/e.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on January 24, 2011, 09:52:19 AM
I'd follow a Maiden Top-x list with great interest. I'm only familiar with Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, and Powerslave, and I'd use the list to get turned on to more Maiden outside of those 3 albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 24, 2011, 01:51:34 PM
The chorus in The Angel and the gambler becomes very catchy after four years, I gotta say.  ;D

The radio edit of that song is amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 24, 2011, 01:55:34 PM
We should run Maiden top 50's... or maybe top 30's or w/e.

I'd follow a Maiden Top-x list with great interest. I'm only familiar with Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, and Powerslave, and I'd use the list to get turned on to more Maiden outside of those 3 albums.

Did Guinea Pig or TAC do one?  I may be mistaken.  I definitely remember GP doing a Bruce Dickinson one, which was awesome even though he didn't even rate Laughing in the Hiding Bush :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 24, 2011, 01:57:38 PM
I'd follow a Maiden Top-x list with great interest. I'm only familiar with Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, and Powerslave, and I'd use the list to get turned on to more Maiden outside of those 3 albums.

I didn't do one but G Pig & Nick did one last year. Someone could always resurrect that thread if they can find it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 24, 2011, 02:16:57 PM
even though he didn't even rate Laughing in the Hiding Bush :lol

I don't really rate that song either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on January 24, 2011, 02:18:02 PM
I'd follow a Maiden Top-x list with great interest. I'm only familiar with Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, and Powerslave, and I'd use the list to get turned on to more Maiden outside of those 3 albums.

I didn't do one but G Pig & Nick did one last year. Someone could always resurrect that thread if they can find it.

Is it maybe somewhere in this thread?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 24, 2011, 02:59:04 PM
No, it was a seperate thread. It was very good too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 24, 2011, 05:24:48 PM
even though he didn't even rate Laughing in the Hiding Bush :lol

I don't really rate that song either.

 :yeahright
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on January 24, 2011, 06:47:42 PM
Maiden Top 50 thread (Nick and mine): https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=5612.0
Bruce Dickinson Top 25 thread (mine): https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=12119.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 24, 2011, 09:19:42 PM
If someone wants to go first, I'll be happy to go second :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 25, 2011, 03:21:07 PM
Took these 20 years ago tonight!
January 25, 1991
Providence Civic Center
(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/NP1.jpg)

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/NP2.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on January 25, 2011, 03:23:27 PM
Man TAC.  You must have a large hard drive for all those pics!!

Have you ever felt that you missed the little nuanses of a show because you were taking pictures?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 25, 2011, 03:33:22 PM
Man TAC.  You must have a large hard drive for all those pics!!

Have you ever felt that you missed the little nuanses of a show because you were taking pictures?
I actually only have about 100 pics on my Photobucket. These Maiden pics have been posted before.

I didn't miss anything taking pictures. The next day, I'd go to get them done at the 1 Hour photo place. You just hope that you were able to get at least a couple of good shots, and I was always able to. Most shows, I went with a fresh 36 Roll. Sometimes, rarely, I'd bring extra film and change.

When I was recording shows, I truly remember spending the whole show stressing over the recording, but I had very good luck with the pics. I have a large bin full of them. Some day, I'll get them scanned in and saved on my hard drive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on January 25, 2011, 03:43:22 PM
I hate when my wife wants me to bring the camera to the Pats games and I feel the same about concerts.  I just want to get immersed when I'm at a show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 25, 2011, 04:00:03 PM
Nah, I hear you, but they end up being great souveniers. Honestly, it didn't detract in any way from the shows. I didn't miss any nuances, if anything, the pics allowed me to preserve them...like this one:
(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/Kiss4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on January 25, 2011, 04:04:29 PM
You pulled that pic out on purpose! :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on January 25, 2011, 07:32:54 PM
I hate when my wife wants me to bring the camera to the Pats games and I feel the same about concerts.  I just want to get immersed when I'm at a show.
I'm the same way. When I saw Alice In Chains I recorded the set list as they played it on my phone in a note, and the ten seconds it took me during each song made me slightly regret it. Nothing major, but it just interrupted me enough to where I felt like I missed some of the show (which I obviously did, it just felt like more).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 11, 2011, 06:13:02 PM
*******************New setlist spoilers*********************
https://www.bravewords.com/news/156012


























IRON MAIDEN just finished kicking-off of the 2011 leg of their Final Frontier World Tour at the Olympisky concert hall in Moscow, Russia.


'Satellite 15... The Final Frontier'
'El Dorado'
'2 Minutes To Midnight'
'Coming Home'
'Dance Of Death'
'The Trooper'
'The Wicker Man'
'Blood Brothers'
'When The Wild Wind Blows'
'The Evil That Men Do'
'The Talisman'
'Fear Of The Dark'
'Iron Maiden'

Encore:
'The Number Of The Beast'
'Hallowed Be Thy Name'
'Running Free'

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 11, 2011, 08:52:57 PM
Standard Maiden setlist just with new tracks.  Good to see the Talisman getting a look in.  I thought they would have played Starblind though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 11, 2011, 09:27:38 PM
Yay! Good setlist for my first maiden show in just under a month :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 11, 2011, 10:57:25 PM
Awesome footage of a lot of the Moscow show: https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=153814
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 12, 2011, 12:23:36 AM
Starblind and TMWBK would be sweet.  Good setlist.  I wish they'd just get rid of the stock standard 'classic' tracks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on February 12, 2011, 12:28:56 AM
That's a fantastic setlist.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 12, 2011, 01:29:39 AM
Starblind and TMWBK would be sweet.  Good setlist.  I wish they'd just get rid of the stock standard 'classic' tracks.

I would probably think the same way, but I've never seen them so I want to see some classics! They could easily mix it up though. Like throw in Aces High, Brave New World, Powerslave, Rime, Phantom of the Opera, Flight of Icarus, Revelations... Maiden have enough classics for several different setlists :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 12, 2011, 03:13:08 AM
Starblind and TMWBK would be sweet.  Good setlist.  I wish they'd just get rid of the stock standard 'classic' tracks.

I would probably think the same way, but I've never seen them so I want to see some classics! They could easily mix it up though. Like throw in Aces High, Brave New World, Powerslave, Rime, Phantom of the Opera, Flight of Icarus, Revelations... Maiden have enough classics for several different setlists :p

I've only seen them once, on the 2nd leg SBIT tour.  I was pretty dang lucky!  Phantom, Rime, Children of the Damned... very cool!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 12, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Woah, that would have been awesome! I would love to see those three songs live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 12, 2011, 03:59:31 AM
Yeah it was awesome.  Only bummer is that those songs knocked Revelations, Moonchild and The Clairvoyant off the setlist.  Which are also three of the greatest Maiden songs ever.  Beggars can't be choosers though; it was the first time Maiden had been here in 16 years or something crazy like that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 12, 2011, 11:01:21 AM
It's a fine setlist, although it could have been better. No surprises, they're playing it rather safe. The encore is the same as last year, which is kinda dull. Their choices from The Final Frontier are good, but I could use one more song, like The Alchemist, or maybe The Man who would be king.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 12, 2011, 11:06:49 AM
Pretty good setlist.  Only weak spots are Blood Brothers, Final Frontier, and Where the Wild Wind Blows.  Good to see a mix between classic and new stuff  with the rest of the setlist.  If they replaced Final Frontier with Aces High, Where the Wild Wind Blows with Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg (or Brighter Than A Thousand Suns), and Blood Brothers with...something else (maybe Stranger in a Strange Land?  OOooooooooh) it would be very close to perfect, except Powerslave wouldn't be on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on February 12, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Pretty good setlist.  Only weak spots are Blood Brothers, Final Frontier, and Where the Wild Wind Blows.  Good to see a mix between classic and new stuff  with the rest of the setlist.  If they replaced Final Frontier with Aces High, Where the Wild Wind Blows with Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg (or Brighter Than A Thousand Suns), and Blood Brothers with...something else (maybe Stranger in a Strange Land?  OOooooooooh) it would be very close to perfect, except Powerslave wouldn't be on it.

...except BB is an awesome song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on February 12, 2011, 05:20:09 PM
weak spots... Where the Wild Wind Blows
lolwut?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 12, 2011, 06:21:27 PM
I mean it starts off all right and then kinda drags the rest of the way IMO. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on February 12, 2011, 09:05:30 PM
If by drags you mean it gets even better than I agree.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 12, 2011, 09:50:27 PM
I love WTWWB.

The Talisman and WTWWB are amazing live!!


The Opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alN_1SeMlW8

Satellite 15... The Final Frontier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDLptptGqZg&feature=related

Blood Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn914yVRgEo

Fear Of The Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOeop7g1_KU

Coming Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS88P5Ds2L4

Dance of Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iaNxMyavLw

When the Wild Wind Blows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kWaOAvEbdE

The Talisman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGxY3Tq80a4

The Wicker Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFA1iu1YQos&feature=related

The Trooper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKLq5ALHASg

The Evil That Men Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkD_XCxxqL0&feature=related

Eddie: https://www.youtube.com/user/PowerofmetalOrg#p/u/9/SnDuNiDGIRI

Would definately recommend watching The Talisman and WTWWB.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 13, 2011, 09:25:26 AM
Thanks for your time in putting this together, Jirp!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on February 13, 2011, 07:35:07 PM
So apparently Iron Maiden won Best Metal Performance at the Grammies for El Dorado

yay?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on February 13, 2011, 07:38:21 PM
So apparently Iron Maiden won Best Metal Performance at the Grammies for El Dorado

yay?
A friend of mine just sent me a message about that. My first thought was, "The Grammys were tonight?".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 13, 2011, 10:57:36 PM
They deserved it. They beat Slayer and Megadeth who also had awesome songs nominated.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on February 13, 2011, 11:01:01 PM
Megadeth should have won.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 13, 2011, 11:05:31 PM
"El Dorado" > "Sudden Death" > "World Painted Blood"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 13, 2011, 11:55:21 PM
Thanks for your time in putting this together, Jirp!

No problem :)


That's awesome, even though El Dorado is one of my least favourites off the album. Maiden should have won a lot more then they have :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 14, 2011, 02:43:14 AM
Thanks for your time in putting this together, Jirp!

No problem :)


That's awesome, even though El Dorado is one of my least favourites off the album. Maiden should have won a lot more then they have :D

Pretty much eh; El Dorado is one Maiden song I could do without, no problem.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 14, 2011, 03:54:09 AM
I can't stomach El Dorado to be honest, and this is coming from a guy that The X Factor is his fav album and Fear of the Dark is in his top 5.  I just can't stand it, rubbish song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on February 14, 2011, 03:55:10 AM
Yeah it not among the highlights for me either on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 14, 2011, 05:23:44 AM
I think it's easily the worst song on TFF. But I don't think it's the nearly the worst "worst song on the album" that they have.

It just goes to speak to how f##king awesome this album is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 14, 2011, 05:55:43 AM
El Dorado is a great song and there are quite a few songs I'd put below it.  At least they didn't win a grammy for a really bad song just because it was about time for them to win one or something.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on February 14, 2011, 06:16:13 AM
april 17th on in usa is blank, i assume it will be filled with a US tour right?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 14, 2011, 06:36:53 AM
It's a good song overall. A fanboy in me is really happy.  :smiley:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 14, 2011, 09:24:30 AM
I don't hate El Dorado, but its definitely bottom 3 from TFF for me. I quite like the intro, and the chorus isn't too bad IMO, but the verses seem a bit uninspired. Still, goes to show how good the recent album is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Birch Boy on February 14, 2011, 02:35:14 PM
That song was the soundtrack to my early summer. I was so pumped for the show and when I think of early summer that song comes to mind. Good times.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 14, 2011, 05:38:08 PM
Listening to the setlist now, and I freaking love El Dorado's lyrics. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on February 14, 2011, 06:18:59 PM
Listening to the setlist now, and I freaking love El Dorado's lyrics. 
Indeed.

One of my favorites on TFF, tbh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on February 28, 2011, 12:39:18 AM
Anyone here own the original Powerslave?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on February 28, 2011, 06:36:42 AM
Anyone here own the original Powerslave?

Yeah, and in pretty good condition too. And by pretty good, I mean almost new looking and sounding. Love all the things in the artwork you can't see on the CD version :D

I made the mistake of hearing original masters after getting all the 1998 remasters. Now I'm buying them all again... :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 28, 2011, 06:57:36 AM
Anyone here own the original Powerslave?

Yeah, and in pretty good condition too. And by pretty good, I mean almost new looking and sounding. Love all the things in the artwork you can't see on the CD version :D


Same with Somewhere In Time :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on February 28, 2011, 08:46:06 AM
I have the original CD but the first bit of audio in Aces High is cut off. So....... My Aces High..... Starts suddenly... Anyone else have this problem?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 28, 2011, 04:17:04 PM
How is that a problem?

No, jk.  I didn't have that problem when I had the original.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on March 01, 2011, 10:44:49 AM
I swear, everything I buy is defective... Well I guess I'll have to be on the look out for Powerslave again. I can't have this garbage as part of my collection... ARGH!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: KevShmev on March 04, 2011, 08:56:05 AM
Despite not being a fan of this band, outside of a handful of tunes, this is still pretty cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBg-P0hsAg0&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream_Theater01 on March 04, 2011, 09:05:10 AM
Iron Maiden are legends!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on March 04, 2011, 09:51:45 AM
Fourth favourite band, love what they've done so far. Not a fan of Steve Harris' bass tone, though.

I know this post is almost two years old by now, but I have to ask. How can Maiden be one of your favorite bands if you don't like Steve's bass tone? It's such a huge part of their sound.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on March 04, 2011, 09:57:41 AM
Maybe he means his new tone. The twangy thing he's doing these days. His 80s tone was godly.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 04, 2011, 10:22:16 AM
Despite not being a fan of this band, outside of a handful of tunes, this is still pretty cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBg-P0hsAg0&feature=player_embedded


F##king awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tri.ad on March 04, 2011, 02:17:11 PM
Maybe he means his new tone. The twangy thing he's doing these days. His 80s tone was godly.

Exactly. I especially love the bass sound on Piece Of Mind and Somewhere In Time. Not a fan of his clickety-clickety-clickety-click he's been using since Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 04, 2011, 04:19:22 PM
I love both.  The twangier post-SSOASS is pure Harris tone to me. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 05, 2011, 05:30:09 AM
I love both.  The twangier post-SSOASS is pure Harris tone to me. 
Me too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 08, 2011, 05:51:20 AM
Just saw maiden for the first time last night! THey fucking rocked!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2011, 06:28:17 AM
Just saw maiden for the first time last night! THey fucking rocked!!
Congrats! The best live band out there! Where did you see them?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 08, 2011, 06:31:32 AM
At Soundwave Festival in my home town, Perth, Australia. They played the expected setlist and it was just amazing! My highlights were probably Fear of the Dark, The Talisman (fucking insane live!!!), Blood Brothers, and of course Hallowed and TNOTB. Bruce's voice sounded amazing in the El Dorado chorus as well. And The Final Frontier was great too! Bruce has such an incredible stage presence, and his voice is amazing live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2011, 07:10:04 AM
Australia..cool!
They have a great setlist for this tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 08, 2011, 02:20:00 PM
Awesome, Jirp! 

I was hoping they'd swing by NZ after Soundwave.... but nope.  Sucks to live in the bumhole of the world sometimes :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on March 08, 2011, 03:21:48 PM
Just got Seventh Son. I'm liking what I'm hearing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on March 08, 2011, 03:22:24 PM
:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 08, 2011, 03:46:23 PM
:metal

Zook is correct.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on March 08, 2011, 04:00:21 PM
:yeahbaby: Can I play with madness? :yeahbaby:

This song is so catchy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on March 08, 2011, 09:09:58 PM
Is it just me or do those bananas go to the beat of the song?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 09, 2011, 12:29:35 AM
A bit old:

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=153792

Paul Dianno off to spend the night in an L.A jail.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 09, 2011, 04:23:01 AM
Haha yeah I heard about that a little while ago :D

And Seventh Son is a great album, although it isn't one of my faves it really does flow nicely, particularly the second half. The first half is really great too but doesn't seem to flow as well. My fave track: Infinite Dreams :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 09, 2011, 05:07:51 AM
Seventh Son is probably my favourite Maiden album, so many great tracks on it. Although I've never quite liked The Prophecy for some reason.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 09, 2011, 05:24:26 AM
A second tier track for sure but I love The Prophecy.
I rank it #5 on the album ahead of The Clairvoyant, Only The Good Die Young, and Can I Play With Madness.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 09, 2011, 07:16:22 AM
That's a great album, my second favorite right behind Somewhere in time. Every track is just awesome, and The Prophecy might even be one of my favorites. That last minute with acoustic guitars is so beautiful...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 09, 2011, 01:44:29 PM
The Prophecy is a gem.  It was Maiden stepping out and doing something a little different.  The ending is amazing and the middle instrumental section is awesome aswell. 

I always loved Davey's songwriting; Prophecy, Total Eclipse, Judas Be My Guide, Brave New World, Still Life, Justice of the Peace, Twilight Zone, Deja Vu, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Rainmaker, Fates Warning etc. all great stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 09, 2011, 04:53:56 PM
Watching the Paris '86 DVD and it's making me very happy!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 09, 2011, 05:02:03 PM
Watching the Paris '86 DVD and it's making me very happy!

86?? DVD???
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 09, 2011, 05:21:05 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOLl7cXWG0A
Bruce is awesome. Watch him for the entire clip!


This was probably my favorite Maiden tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 09, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOLl7cXWG0A
Bruce is awesome. Watch him for the entire clip!


This was probably my favorite Maiden tour.

Wow, Bruce really sounds like Steven Tyler in this clip.  :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 09, 2011, 09:27:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOLl7cXWG0A
Bruce is awesome. Watch him for the entire clip!


This was probably my favorite Maiden tour.

Wow, Bruce really sounds like Steven Tyler in this clip.  :hat

...Am I missing something here?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 10, 2011, 01:08:52 AM
That's one hell of a song, very catchy, great chorus. Rock in a hard place is a very underrated album, one of my favorites actually.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 10, 2011, 06:11:52 AM
 :lol
Oh shit! I linked the wrong clip. :facepalm:
I had just posted that in the Bitches Brew thread. I'll post the correct one when I get home.

And yes M, that is a very underrated album BTW.



OK here it is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDPtvezRo8U
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 10, 2011, 01:12:02 PM
OK here it is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDPtvezRo8U

Great version.  I especially like the tempo.  Nicko has a tendancy of rushing through songs, but this groove and pace is absolutely perfect.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 10, 2011, 01:28:07 PM
I love how minimalist Nicko is in regards to his kick.  If this were a metal song written today it'd no doubt be littered with double kick lines, following the opening triplet riff to a T.

Now that I think about it, I love that Maiden are a band where the rhythm section (Drums and Bass) actually work together to form the backbone of a song.  Listen to how Steve's clicky rhythm complement the drums, almost sounding like an extension of Nicko's kit, rhythmically... its a thing of beauty. 

Most metal bands post-Maiden were all about how the Drums and Guitars worked together to create rhythm.   Metallica especially, there were hardly any audible bass parts in their earlier stuff.  As much as they go on about how great Cliff was (which he was) its kind of ironic that you can hardly hear him.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 10, 2011, 02:49:33 PM
Nice video there. Man, those guitar harmonies get me every time, just phenomenal.  :metal

EDIT: Holy fuck, Adrian owned that solo!   :hefdaddy   :hefdaddy   :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 10, 2011, 02:55:43 PM
Wait, isn't this GuineaPig's youtube channel?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 10, 2011, 03:02:04 PM
When I saw who uploaded it, yes, I believe that's him.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 10, 2011, 03:05:21 PM
Man, live versions of The Fallen Angel are awesome.  No idea why they didn't add that to the BNW setlist.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 10, 2011, 03:21:46 PM
Wait, isn't this GuineaPig's youtube channel?

Yes.


EDIT: Holy fuck, Adrian owned that solo!   :hefdaddy   :hefdaddy   :hefdaddy

Yeah, I was impressed with that too.  I watched the version from Ullevi after that one and was disappointed that Janick once again got Adrian's solo.  I like Janick, I just don't like the fact that he takes most of his solo spots.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 11, 2011, 05:14:54 AM
Well, it's Stratton's solo actually, and that's why it was a surprise for me to see Adrian completely nailing it. Janick does a fine job with that solo as well, though, at least he did two years ago when I saw Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 11, 2011, 05:57:01 AM
Jannick actually did a good job with it.

Love the intro by Bruce on the Ullevi version. I need a DVD of that show!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 11, 2011, 02:23:43 PM
Well, it's Stratton's solo actually, and that's why it was a surprise for me to see Adrian completely nailing it. Janick does a fine job with that solo as well, though, at least he did two years ago when I saw Maiden.

I know it's Stratton's solo, but Adrian played it and really owned it through the 80's.  Stratton was a good guitarist.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 11, 2011, 02:24:42 PM
Love the intro by Bruce on the Ullevi version. I need a DVD of that show!

Yeah, was thinking the same thing, seems like a really good show.  Especially if all the songs are that tight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 16, 2011, 08:04:57 PM
This is awesome. :tup

https://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1333
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 16, 2011, 10:33:30 PM
What do you guys think about the new compilation? I'm not too happy with the song choices TBH. I mean, why Tailgunner and Holy Smoke, and Man on the Edge? I would rather something like NPFTD, The Educated Fool, and Dream of Mirrors. Still, its decent overall.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on March 16, 2011, 10:40:03 PM
It's a greatest hits. There's absolutely no chance the song selection will please everyone. Hell, greatest hits don't please anyone. Every single person is going to find little things about the song selections to nitpick. You might as well make your own playlist tailored to your personal preference.

Also, I find this greatest hits rather mystifying, the fact that it exists at all. It covers material that (for the most part) only hardcore fans are familiar with to begin with. The people that would buy this compilation are likely to already own the respective albums. Unlike a greatest hits covering their golden era, which I can see a casual fan picking up and making some use out of.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 16, 2011, 10:43:18 PM
Maybe that's why they're release this? To get more people into a less popular era for Maiden?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on March 16, 2011, 10:45:13 PM
That's my point, though. I can't really see a casual fan caring enough to try to get into a less popular era.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 16, 2011, 10:46:49 PM
And my point was that it's trying to make them care. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 16, 2011, 10:59:02 PM
Yeha, I don't get it either.  Not a bad selection, but heaps of songs I would switch.  I will buy it of course.  I'm not impressed how Blaze has been ommited, and replaced with sub par live versions from Bruce.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 16, 2011, 11:00:51 PM
Just another indication that this collection is targeted at casual listeners. having two different singers might throw someone not as familiar with Maiden off.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on March 16, 2011, 11:03:06 PM
Sub Par? Are you kidding? The live version brought life to the songs and the addition of Bruce makes it all the better. This actually isn't a bad comp with the exception of No More Lies. Those two live Blaze era songs are the best songs on this thing... Oh, and Holy Smoke.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on March 16, 2011, 11:03:42 PM
And my point was that it's trying to make them care. :lol

we moooooove in cirrrrrcleeeeessss
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on March 16, 2011, 11:08:27 PM
Just another Maiden cash grab if you ask me.  There's so many Maiden compilations out there already... I rolled my eyes when I read this.

 :\

^ Like that.


 :\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on March 17, 2011, 12:45:12 AM
its a cash grab; however i'm still going to buy it lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 17, 2011, 01:08:41 AM
its a cash grab; however i'm still going to buy it lol
This.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 17, 2011, 02:19:54 AM
Besides, it has a cool cover :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 17, 2011, 03:06:04 AM
Sub Par? Are you kidding?

No.  I much prefer the studio versions.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 17, 2011, 03:43:39 AM
Listened to Seventh Son on the way home from uni today. I quite like it, when I have the time, to listen to a full album from start to finish instead of just picking out songs that I feel like listening to at the time. Listening to Killers right now, mainly for the survivor. Its probably my least well known album, and I must say its one of my worst.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 17, 2011, 10:33:45 AM
The good news about this news is that Rod slipped in a comment about a couple South American shows being filmed for a DVD release later this year. I'm pumped for it since I won't be able to go to Florida to see them on this tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on March 17, 2011, 11:06:52 AM
Didn’t realize there was a new compilation coming out. * Looks up on wiki. Hmm… not a bad compilation, but not sure who it is designed for. Maybe a fan who lost interest around the Bruce/Blaze change and never came back? Otherwise I don’t understand why people who own studio albums buy compilations, unless they have the money and time to be ‘completists.’

As far as compilations go, I could count on one hand the number I’ve owned over the years, but bought  this compilation  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Essential_Iron_Maiden) to check out more Maiden, since I only knew a couple hits. After a few listens, I knew this wasn’t going to cut it, so I started getting the studio albums. 5+ years later I own all the albums, a DVD, and have seen them live twice.

I think that’s the only time I’ve become a big fan and follower of a band based off of one compilation album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on March 17, 2011, 11:17:44 AM
The setlist for the new collection was a bit 'meh' IMO.
El Dorado is one of my least favorites on Final Frontier, the second half of that album has the really good songs.
Then there are some other personal favorites I miss, like The Legacy (which is probably my favorite Maiden-song), Ghost of the Navigator, The Nomad (never seen much love for this one sadly) and finally Starblind and Isle of Avalon. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 17, 2011, 01:14:25 PM
The good news about this news is that Rod slipped in a comment about a couple South American shows being filmed for a DVD release later this year. I'm pumped for it since I won't be able to go to Florida to see them on this tour.
As long as they Steve Harris away from the editing... He f##king ruined Death On The Road, which contained some of the most gorgeous footage ever shot of the band.
I was watching Maiden England just last night and he did such a terrific job with that show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on March 17, 2011, 05:46:06 PM
I think I'll buy that Japan event shirt when they get them back in stock on Wednesday.  Pretty badass shirt AND it supports a good cause!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on March 17, 2011, 06:16:48 PM
Is Somewhere In Time (or rather, its remaster) mastered to be much louder than the other albums from that era, or are my ears deceiving me?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 17, 2011, 06:19:23 PM
Don't think so.  It was just the best album Maiden recorded sonically, so it hurts to hear it tarnished.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Curious Orange on March 18, 2011, 06:39:38 AM
I think the new compilation is aimed at younger fans who are new to the band - it's a pretty good follow on from the "Somewhere back in time" album. Maiden have a lot of kids at their shows, and a lot of new fans in other territories, especially India, the Far East and South America. Compilations like this are a good way for new fans to get up to speed.

Tailgunner, Holy Smoke and Man on the Edge were all released as singles, so they should be on here, even if the final selection is a little unbalanced.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 07, 2011, 02:01:48 PM
Fantastic news.

IRON MAIDEN's April 8 and April 10 concerts in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile, respectively, will be professionally filmed and recorded for a future DVD release.

In a recent interview with Chile's Futuro 88.9 FM, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris stated about the DVD upcoming shoot, "We will record two shows. We will use footage from both concerts for the DVD.

"We have amazing supporters in Chile and Argentina and we want to show more of the audiences from those parts of the world. We already filmed some footage there for the 'Flight 666' movie, but only one song per country was used. We will now have a chance to show much more of the crowds in Chile and Argentina.

"Wherever we go, we are always asked what the best audiences in the world are, and we always say that it is South America — Chile, Argentina and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Now we can show it."

When asked if the setlist for the Buenos Aires and Santiago concerts will be the same as the one the band has been playing on the current "Final Frontier World Tour", Harris said, "The setlist that we are playing is basically the same we have been playing on this tour, what you have been able to see on Internet. The sets that we will do in Chile and Argentina will be the same, but for these two special shows that will be recorded, we have prepared more songs and a bigger production. So what you will see in Chile will be a long and big show."

Regarding how many cameras will be used to capture the performances, Harris said, "I think it will be about 10 or 12. I had always been involved in the production and direction of the concert DVDs in the past, but we are now working with a very good company, the guys who made the documentary 'Flight 666'. They are the ones who are responsible for recording these shows, so for me at least it is a great relief."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zxlkho on April 07, 2011, 02:04:02 PM
Excite.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on April 07, 2011, 02:06:34 PM
Awesome!!  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on April 07, 2011, 05:26:22 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on April 07, 2011, 07:31:02 PM
If anyone here isn't participating in the Maiden survivor, come check it out! :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 07, 2011, 09:24:34 PM
Very excited to see what is played on the longer setlists for the filming tomorrow night.  It will most likely be songs that were played on the summer tour and I would guess it would be the two songs from AMOLAD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on April 08, 2011, 05:07:42 AM
Starblind on DVD would be so fucking epic.  They need to play this song live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 08, 2011, 05:21:57 AM

Regarding how many cameras will be used to capture the performances, Harris said, "I think it will be about 10 or 12. I had always been involved in the production and direction of the concert DVDs in the past, but we are now working with a very good company, the guys who made the documentary 'Flight 666'. They are the ones who are responsible for recording these shows, so for me at least it is a great relief."
And THIS is the best news of it all! Keep Harris away from the editing desk.

  It will most likely be songs that were played on the summer tour and I would guess it would be the two songs from AMOLAD.
Yeah, I agree. The added songs better NOT include Wrathchild!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on April 08, 2011, 05:54:11 AM
It will probably be RTTH and Wrathchild :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 08, 2011, 07:08:00 AM
Great news, I can't wait for this DVD.  :metal :metal :metal

As for the additional songs, I don't think we'll be surprised. Expect some hits, not obscure epics.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cerebral_Eulogy on April 08, 2011, 10:17:49 AM
Yeah, I imagine that they will have to pull out some of the HITS for this recording, just to make it marketable to even the modest fans.  I would expect Run to the Hills or 2 Minutes to Midnight or something like that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 08, 2011, 10:50:23 AM
Two Minutes is already in the set.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on April 08, 2011, 10:53:38 AM
So the wife asked me to throw on a couple Iron Maiden cd's on her I-pod for the gym.  Great workout music she said.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 08, 2011, 11:40:32 AM
So the wife asked me to throw on a couple Iron Maiden cd's on her I-pod for the gym.  Great workout music she said.
Which ones did you pick?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 08, 2011, 11:58:04 AM

Regarding how many cameras will be used to capture the performances, Harris said, "I think it will be about 10 or 12. I had always been involved in the production and direction of the concert DVDs in the past, but we are now working with a very good company, the guys who made the documentary 'Flight 666'. They are the ones who are responsible for recording these shows, so for me at least it is a great relief."
And THIS is the best news of it all! Keep Harris away from the editing desk.

Man, no shit.  That man has no business editing concert footage.  Plus, the guys who did the documentary seemed to be big fans, and these things should always be edited by people who know and love the music. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 08, 2011, 12:05:18 PM
..and the Sox radio broadcast just came back from commercial to Aces High!! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on April 08, 2011, 11:37:08 PM
So the wife asked me to throw on a couple Iron Maiden cd's on her I-pod for the gym.  Great workout music she said.
Awesome!

Ever since we saw Maiden about a month ago, one of my friends has been getting into them. His favourite songs - Hallowed, The Talisman, and Aces High :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 09, 2011, 08:38:24 PM
They didn't change the set at all for the Argentina show, and from what I've read on the IM fan club forum, the crowd was insane, but the bands performance was subpar. Bruce also said something along the lines of, "let's go back to 1982 for this one, 2 minutes to midnight" which is odd since it came out in 84.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on April 09, 2011, 09:47:37 PM
That Argentina set doesn't shout out to me "Buy this DVD!" especially since I have some Maiden on DVD already, and TFF isn't that high on my Maiden album list. . 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on April 10, 2011, 02:01:46 AM
 If you read what Harris said once more he only said the gig in Chile would be a big, long show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 10, 2011, 07:03:09 AM
and TFF isn't that high on my Maiden album list. . 
Why not??

Bruce also said something along the lines of, "let's go back to 1982 for this one, 2 minutes to midnight" which is odd since it came out in 84.
:lol He's made this mistake a few times.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: eric42434224 on April 10, 2011, 07:29:48 AM
Im going to see them Saturday.  Club level seats with free beer and buffet. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on April 10, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
Im going to see them Saturday.  Club level seats with free beer and buffet. 
Awesome! I've seen them on this tour, its amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on April 10, 2011, 09:54:50 AM
and TFF isn't that high on my Maiden album list. . 
Why not??

Honestly, I don't know. I really liked AMoLaD when it first came out, and still rank it pretty high, so maybe TFF is a bit of a letdown for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 10, 2011, 12:20:56 PM
and TFF isn't that high on my Maiden album list. . 
Why not??

Honestly, I don't know. I really liked AMoLaD when it first came out, and still rank it pretty high, so maybe TFF is a bit of a letdown for me.

Well, I love TFF. Honestly, I was expecting a huge step back for the follow up to AMOLAD, which blew me away. So I guess I had low expectations, especially after hearing El Dorado, but TFF is very strong. I find it on par with AMOLAD, but with more color. They are both Top 5 Maiden albums for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on April 10, 2011, 10:55:59 PM
TFF is in my top 7 or so, its a fantastic album. AMOLAD is definitely better though IMO, its my 2nd fave maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on April 11, 2011, 02:33:33 AM
I have kinda mixed feelings for TFF, on one side the latter half has some really great songs like Starblind and Isle of Avalon, but the first 4 songs or so doesn't really do anything for me.
I would rank the album somewhere in the middle of their discography.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on April 11, 2011, 03:18:26 AM
I think theres no bad songs on there, and I love the first 4, though El Dorado is probably the worst on the alnum, but still good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on April 11, 2011, 06:35:01 AM
----HUGE SPOILER----




















































































OMG THEY PLAYED ALEXANDER THE GREAT IN CHILE!!!


Nah.. Just kiddin'.. :smiley:
....they didn't play anything new.. No setlist change at all in Chile..  :sadpanda:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on April 11, 2011, 01:01:46 PM
How exciting.. thanks for that
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on July 17, 2011, 09:01:57 AM
Would you guys be interested in following an Iron Maiden top 50? I've already done 10 or so of the writeups, just wanted to see how many people would follow :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 17, 2011, 09:04:35 AM
I would definitely follow!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on July 17, 2011, 09:19:14 AM
I love reading those things.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on July 17, 2011, 09:25:24 AM
My answer is positive!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 17, 2011, 09:28:33 AM
Would you guys be interested in following an Iron Maiden top 50? I've already done 10 or so of the writeups, just wanted to see how many people would follow :)

Go for it!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on July 17, 2011, 09:54:26 AM
Ok good, I guess I'll start within 24 hours :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 17, 2011, 02:00:42 PM
I'll follow it.  :corn
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 17, 2011, 04:54:12 PM
Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on July 17, 2011, 06:02:24 PM
big time!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 17, 2011, 11:19:25 PM
Already responded to your top 50, up the irons!

I'd love to sit back and reflect on my IM top 50, but that takes a lot of time. I'll name my top five:

5 For The Greater Good of God
4 Fear of the Dark
3 The Legacy
2 Rime of the Ancient Mariner
1 Hallowed be thy Name
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on July 17, 2011, 11:20:59 PM
Nice top 5! Very nice to see love for For the Greater Good of God. I won't reveal its placement in my list ;)

My list has started. https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=24985.0

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on July 22, 2011, 12:16:10 AM
Saw this :D

(https://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270581_2245845983951_1182204442_32768311_6228111_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 22, 2011, 01:27:23 AM
:lol

By the way, Bruce Dickinson has received an Honorary Doctorate of Music defree from Queen Mary University in London.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/iron_maiden_now_fronted_by_doctor.html

:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on July 22, 2011, 01:31:01 AM
That's really cool that the suits with ties are even beginning to accept that Maiden is outstanding music.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on July 22, 2011, 02:03:16 AM
Yeah, I heard that too. Awesome stuff, and Bruce looks like such a school nerd in the photos :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 31, 2011, 12:51:34 PM
You folk should all enjoy this. :)

www.nickeh.com/samples/stilllife.mp3
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on July 31, 2011, 03:32:15 PM
That's a great version :tup

So, I got a call yesterday asking to do some local crew work on Monday. I said I couldn't I was seeing Maiden in Cardiff that night. Turns out it's for Maiden. So... I'm totally getting paid to lug about Iron Fuckin' Maiden's gear tomorrow...

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Na_OV_VJlQE/Tdl7Rwqe6OI/AAAAAAAABpo/ryRr5hI63Ho/s1600/fuck-yeah.jpg)

:caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine: :caffeine:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 31, 2011, 05:37:02 PM
J-E-ALOUS
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on July 31, 2011, 05:44:05 PM
I hate you, so much right now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on July 31, 2011, 06:10:47 PM
I've never wanted to perform manual labor as much as I do right now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 31, 2011, 06:18:50 PM
What would be hilarious is if he never once crossed paths with Iron Maiden during his time carrying their gear.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 31, 2011, 10:03:18 PM
:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 31, 2011, 11:09:16 PM
What would be hilarious is if he never once crossed paths with Iron Maiden during his time carrying their gear.

Id say its possible, but worst case scenario is you get to be super close during the concert which makes carrying the equipment worth it.  I am jealous.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 01, 2011, 04:32:19 AM
Awesome!! Very jealous :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on August 01, 2011, 06:03:57 AM
That's really cool!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 01, 2011, 08:52:41 AM
Done until packing down time for now :) Been amazing so far, basically put together the whole of Maiden's stage set together with a bit of help on big Eddie. Saw Rod but none of the band so far, most likely to seem them at the end when taking the stage apart. The crew are quite possibly the nicest people I've ever worked with :)

Also Eddie is fucking massive up close ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: obscure on August 01, 2011, 09:15:16 AM
WOW
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ZirconBlue on August 03, 2011, 02:39:02 PM
Also Eddie is fucking massive up close ;)

Yeah, I hear he's been working out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on August 03, 2011, 02:48:20 PM
With Petrucci.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 03, 2011, 07:29:42 PM
Awesome, let us know about the finish!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on August 03, 2011, 09:22:55 PM
With Petrucci.
So is Eddie going to be a bear on the next record?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on August 05, 2011, 03:41:35 AM
Could we have a survivor or something on best Maiden guitar solos ever? I was thinking how amazing the whole Powerslave instrumental section was recently.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 05, 2011, 06:24:40 AM
Vocalist Bruce Dickinson of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN has told Daily Star that the band will make "at least one more album" to follow last year's acclaimed "The Final Frontier".

Dickinson revealed that the bandmembers often struggle during the songwriting process, explaining:"We try to keep things on an even keel. Being English, we still have some reserve when we're communicating ideas to each other.

"[In the old days] we'd have a stand-up knock-down fight about anything. But we know each other better now and people do mellow."

He added, "[When it's time to write an album] we go off on our own, scribble ideas into our notebooks and come back to throw everything into the melting pot.

"We know the boundaries of what we can do musically.

"We're not the kind of band who could say, 'Hey, let's do an album with Kanye West,' because that wouldn’t interest MAIDEN fans at all.

"Things have been going a bit more prog-rock on our recent albums and the fans seem to love that."


https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=161583
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on August 05, 2011, 07:08:47 AM
Vocalist Bruce Dickinson of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN has told Daily Star that the band will make "at least one more album" to follow last year's acclaimed "The Final Frontier".

Dickinson revealed that the bandmembers often struggle during the songwriting process, explaining:"We try to keep things on an even keel. Being English, we still have some reserve when we're communicating ideas to each other.

"[In the old days] we'd have a stand-up knock-down fight about anything. But we know each other better now and people do mellow."

He added, "[When it's time to write an album] we go off on our own, scribble ideas into our notebooks and come back to throw everything into the melting pot.

"We know the boundaries of what we can do musically.

"We're not the kind of band who could say, 'Hey, let's do an album with Kanye West,' because that wouldn’t interest MAIDEN fans at all.

"Things have been going a bit more prog-rock on our recent albums and the fans seem to love that."


https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=161583

Not ALL of us fans  :\, I would be quite happy if I never heard endless acoustic noodling at the beginning and end of a Maiden song EVER again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 05, 2011, 07:12:35 AM
I would enjoy a more straight ahead rock album next time around.  I really liked TFF, but I want more faster, cathier, shorter and classic Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on August 05, 2011, 07:19:22 AM
I would enjoy a more straight ahead rock album next time around.  I really liked TFF, but I want more faster, cathier, shorter and classic Maiden.

I'll second that.  Though the last 10 years have brought a lot of good tunes, I feel it has been a bit hit-and-miss, in terms of tunes that have really blown my socks off.  Maiden's one of those bands who are really in their element when they're pumped and ready to kick my ass and take me on an adventure!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on August 05, 2011, 07:20:18 AM
Not really sure what to think, I really liked the previous reunion-albums (BNW, DoD and AMoLaD), but The Final Frontier was kinda meh.
First half of the album was rather mediocre, second half had some gems (Starblind and Isle of Avalon especially), and the second half of the album was really what saved it from being very low in the Maiden-discography.

One thing I'm a bit skeptical or thinking about at least, is the more up tempo/faster songs.
Personally I don't think they've made that many of them that I've liked in the last ~3-4 albums, and I think their best songs (also most memorable) has been more epic & long songs, Paschendale, Dance of Death, The Legacy and Starblind are a few that comes to mind.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on August 05, 2011, 07:41:44 AM
The final frontier is awesome you guys are crazy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on August 05, 2011, 07:43:24 AM
I like the FF.  I just don't love it.  Now, if you want to see crazy, go to the Maidenfans forum and read anything posted by PlayClassics! 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 05, 2011, 08:31:54 AM
The Final frontier really aged well for me. How can such a band go wrong? You can't expect these guys to disappoint you after all the great albums they have put out in the last ten years. Why would they follow AMOLAD with a bad album? Of course they wouldn't, they just follow the good old formula and give us more of the same with some tasty new ideas as well.

Highlights: The Man who would be king, When the wild wind blows, The Alchemist, and Satellite 15... The Final frontier. I like every song on it, though, with the exception of Mother of mercy - it's good, but not as good as the rest.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 05, 2011, 10:34:01 PM
I like the FF.  I just don't love it.  Now, if you want to see crazy, go to the Maidenfans forum and read anything posted by PlayClassics! 
I'm a member of that forum, haha. The reunion albums are praised very highly over there (and for good reason!). Play Classics is just an anomaly :p

I hope they continue in the same vein as the last two albums, that would be great. I do like the occasional short song, but their progressive epics have been amazing the past few albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on August 05, 2011, 10:39:34 PM
I like the FF.  I just don't love it.  Now, if you want to see crazy, go to the Maidenfans forum and read anything posted by PlayClassics! 
I'm a member of that forum, haha. The reunion albums are praised very highly over there (and for good reason!). Play Classics is just an anomaly :p

I hope they continue in the same vein as the last two albums, that would be great. I do like the occasional short song, but their progressive epics have been amazing the past few albums.

Though I disagree with you on the reunion stuff being brilliant, I enjoy it more than not, and really enjoyed my first Maiden show last year with the mostly reunion set-list.  I do agree wholeheartedly, though, that the best reunion songs are the epics, and would love a new album to have mostly 7+ minute songs, provided that they are up to the standard quality of previous epics.  As much as I absolutely love the 80s/early 90s stuff, I doubt that they'd do too hot trying to emulate POM or PS.  I hope the Rush-like qualities displayed on Isle of Avalon/Starblind are brought out more on the next record.  Little can go wrong with that trio as inspiration. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 05, 2011, 10:42:52 PM
I agree. Though I still don't understand how you can like the early 90's albums :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on August 05, 2011, 10:47:33 PM
Um, I dislike a few songs off of those 2 records.  Like Hooks in You, PEN1(S), and the songs after The Fugitive but before Fear of the Dark.  (With the exception of Judas). 

However, I really enjoy all the rest off of them, and their best songs, (ie, NPFTD, The A, RSRD, MR, ATSS, The P, FOTD, WL), I'd say are right up there with my favorite pre-90 and post-99 tunes.  Plus, you know, it's just rock and roll, man!   :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 05, 2011, 10:48:09 PM
PEN1 is awesome! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on August 05, 2011, 10:49:14 PM
I'll take it over Can I Play With Madness any day.   :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 05, 2011, 10:50:18 PM
That is a good song IMO, but not as good as PEN1.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on August 06, 2011, 10:35:34 AM
PEN1 was my favorite Iron Maiden song for at least 5 years. Until I started getting into the reunion stuff. But it is still a great song.  :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 06, 2011, 08:48:58 PM
Wow, I never knew that, thats interesting :)


Mosh is also a member of the MaidenFans forum :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 07, 2011, 11:52:45 AM
Sorry I'm only just reporting back with photos from Monday, it's my first day off since. Holy crap the pack down was the hardest work I've done in a long long time. Totally worth it, even if I did only get to see half the show. Is it me or in that photo of Eddie he's doing the trollface?

(https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/robd19877891/01082011228.jpg)
(https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/robd19877891/01082011227.jpg)
(https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/robd19877891/01082011226.jpg)
(https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/robd19877891/03082011233.jpg)
(https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/robd19877891/01082011231.jpg)
(https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/robd19877891/brucehat.jpg)

The hat is explained here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz4LQpDpNvM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz4LQpDpNvM)

:D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 08, 2011, 08:34:59 AM
Rob, awesome stuff! Thank you for taking and sharing the pics!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on August 08, 2011, 09:52:40 AM
Here's a review of the London shows:

https://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23976371-iron-maiden-o2-arena---review.do
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 08, 2011, 07:09:11 PM
Nice pics! Thanks for taking them :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 08, 2011, 11:48:24 PM
Cant tell too much by the one pic, but that venue looks fairly small with just an open floor and a few seats in the next level.  Looks like an awesome place to see Maiden, Ive only even seen them in big arenas or big outdoor venues.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 09, 2011, 03:37:25 AM
Cant tell too much by the one pic, but that venue looks fairly small with just an open floor and a few seats in the next level.  Looks like an awesome place to see Maiden, Ive only even seen them in big arenas or big outdoor venues.

Yeah it's pretty much just 7,800 standing then about 150-200 on the one small balcony. Cardiff doesn't have much in the way of good venues. It's just that place, a 80,000 capcity stadium, a 26,000 capacity stadium and a bunch of venues 1000 people or under. Not much in between :P Wrestling in the arena is awesome though, no matter how bad your seats are it's still pretty damn close :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 12, 2011, 08:13:58 PM
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dave-Murrays-facial-expressions-during-guitar-solos/263327120346759
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 12, 2011, 11:51:13 PM
Liked!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on August 30, 2011, 06:39:26 AM
I'm getting poor because I'm being emergency taxed like mad with my new job :( So I'm selling my SSOASS picture disc that I got signed by Nicko. Bad bad times...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Iron-Maiden-Seventh-7th-Son-SIGNED-Picture-Disc-EX-EX-/110737076966?pt=UK_Records&hash=item19c871b2e6 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Iron-Maiden-Seventh-7th-Son-SIGNED-Picture-Disc-EX-EX-/110737076966?pt=UK_Records&hash=item19c871b2e6)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 31, 2011, 06:32:57 AM
Maiden United (with Damian Wilson)

Check these out, Damian is fucking amazing!!

Children of the Damned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaBXWm0q13g

Where Eagles Dare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXiy5Qwi7_E&NR=1

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: adameastment on September 01, 2011, 08:05:36 PM
Top 5 Albums
1. Powerslave
2. Dance of Death
3. The Number of the Beast
4. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
5. Somewhere in Time
 

Top 20 songs:
1. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
2. Powerslave
3. Back in the Village
4. The Clairvoyant
5. Paschendale
6. Hallowed Be Thy Name
7. The Legacy
8. Alexander the Great
9. When the Wild Wind Blows
10. 22 Acacia Avenue
11. The Unbeliever
12. Moonchild
13. Dance of Death
14. Charlot the Harlot
15. Sea of Madness
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 01, 2011, 10:34:52 PM
Maiden United (with Damian Wilson)

Check these out, Damian is fucking amazing!!

Children of the Damned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaBXWm0q13g

Where Eagles Dare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXiy5Qwi7_E&NR=1



Wow, that was cool!  Very different!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on October 02, 2011, 09:58:16 PM
I learned tonight that there are overdubs on Rock In Rio, and they're pretty damn pointless.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on October 04, 2011, 09:37:03 PM
IRON MAIDEN: Official iPhone/iPad App Available

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=164171

The official iPhone/iPad app from British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN is now available to download for free from the iTunes store. Get the latest news, preview the latest album, listen to music and watch videos from the band's classic catalogue, book concert tickets, interact with other MAIDEN fans across the globe and more!

The app will be available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Norwegian, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.

(https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/soulflypremiere/maidenapp2.jpg)

(https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/soulflypremiere/maidenapp.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 05, 2011, 04:41:55 AM
I learned tonight that there are overdubs on Rock In Rio, and they're pretty damn pointless.

Yeah, Harry just put Bruce's vocals in where he gets the crowd to sing.  They did that because the crowd were out of time or something.  Listen to the quiet middle section of The Clansman.  There's one section where Bruce's vocals practically overlap.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on October 05, 2011, 07:35:27 AM
Yeah, those sections suck. Other than that, it's a great live album.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on October 05, 2011, 05:53:18 PM
I learned tonight that there are overdubs on Rock In Rio, and they're pretty damn pointless.

Yeah, Harry just put Bruce's vocals in where he gets the crowd to sing.  They did that because the crowd were out of time or something.  Listen to the quiet middle section of The Clansman.  There's one section where Bruce's vocals practically overlap.

I found the original bootleg, and yeah the crowd is out of time at some points, but I noticed on the official release that when they made the crowd louder, they also made them in sync (see: Dream Of Mirrors) so why didn't they just do this for the other songs too instead of putting Bruce's voice in?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 06, 2011, 03:40:28 AM
I learned tonight that there are overdubs on Rock In Rio, and they're pretty damn pointless.

Yeah, Harry just put Bruce's vocals in where he gets the crowd to sing.  They did that because the crowd were out of time or something.  Listen to the quiet middle section of The Clansman.  There's one section where Bruce's vocals practically overlap.

I found the original bootleg, and yeah the crowd is out of time at some points, but I noticed on the official release that when they made the crowd louder, they also made them in sync (see: Dream Of Mirrors) so why didn't they just do this for the other songs too instead of putting Bruce's voice in?

Steve Harris has always had strange ideas when it comes to the production side of things IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on October 06, 2011, 12:42:11 PM
I loves me some Iron Maiden, and you'll definitely hear their influence in the music of The ANABASIS, especially the twin harmony guitar stuff.

I haven't been crazy about ALL of the reunion material, but most of it has been rather good.  I think "Dance of Death" is probably the weakest of the modern albums, but "Brave New World," "A Matter of Life and Death," and "The Final Frontier" all get pretty regular spins in KirksNoseHair's iPod and CD player.   :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MK_Ultra on October 06, 2011, 03:21:01 PM
I think "Dance of Death" is probably the weakest of the modern albums
Dance Of Death is my fourth favourite Maiden album, and the best of the modern ones imo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on October 06, 2011, 10:15:38 PM
Wow, thats a pretty controversial opinion. Its one of my least favourites and easily my least favourite reunion album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on December 07, 2011, 10:52:12 AM
It was a bit off topic in the other thread, so I thought I should move my comments here...

As I had said, I have not heard that much reunion material.   I bought BNW when it came out, and it was OK...but I was underwhelmed.  I expected far more from the long awaited return of Bruce.   I heard a few other tracks over the years, but nothing that really made me turn my head.  Good stuff...but predictable Iron Maiden. 

Fast forward to last night, I decide to check out the newest album for the first time....and Satellite 15 The Final Frontier starts playing...

 :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal


GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!!   This is the first absolutely JAW DROPPING MOMENT I've ever heard from the reunion lineup.    I think what I loved MOST about it was that it didn't sound like Maiden AT ALL.   A full two minutes into the song I was thinking, "There is NO WAY this is Iron Maiden...someone screwed up and posted the wrong music."   Then Bruce's voice came in and I was like... :eek

So far, I am COMPLETELY digging this album alot more that I did any of the material I heard from BNW, DoD or AMOLAD.     It's the first thing I've heard that really made me want to check out the rest of the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: emtee on December 07, 2011, 10:57:52 AM
I agree that A Final Frontier is the best thing Maiden has done in MANY years. Totally engaging album from start
to finish. When I listen to A Matter Of Life And Death next to this album there is no comparison. They hit it out of
the park which is very hard to do so late in a career.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 07, 2011, 12:22:49 PM
heh, I strongly prefer "A Matter of Life and Death"  for me it's not even close.


Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 07, 2011, 01:03:10 PM
I agree, to me, A Matter of Life and Death is head and shoulders above the Final Frontier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on December 07, 2011, 01:12:21 PM
The Final Frontier is odd.  The first half is rather uninspiring, but the second half is one of their best half album stretches since their reunion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on December 07, 2011, 01:22:11 PM
heh, I strongly prefer "A Matter of Life and Death"  for me it's not even close.

Actually, I heard most of AMOLD, and I have to agree that it was FAR more solid than its two predecessors.    But, OTOH, to my ears it sound a bit "Iron Maiden by the numbers" to my ears. 

I would have never expected Iron Maiden to do something that didn't even sound like Maiden...not this late in their career.   And the rest of the album didn't sound UNlike Maiden, but it was different enough to be fresh.  I LIKE IT!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 07, 2011, 01:26:49 PM
It's already a classic for me.

But then again, all of their reunion albums are. I guess this band just can't not deliver the goods.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 07, 2011, 01:54:30 PM
Jammindude, I was also a bit..I don't know...I wouldn't say underwelmed by BNW, but when it came out, I guess I was skeptical. Is this a one off? Etc... I liked it, but my liking was very controlled.
Then DOD came out and I felt much better. In fact, I think they've improved with each album here.

As far as AMOLAD, I immeadeately put it in my Top 3.  I thought it was a tremendous accomplishment. I didn't know how they would follow it up. But I find TFF equally as strong, but colored a bit more brighter with slightly more dimension. As a lifelong Maiden fan, to have their two most recent releases in my Top 4 or 5 is saying something. You can just feel the band pushing themselves with each release.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: yorost on December 07, 2011, 02:06:41 PM
I loved Brave New World.  When Dance of Death came out, I was so disappointed I completely skipped AMoLaD and didn't return to paying attention till Final Frontier.  ...then their two singles almost killed all of my renewed interest! :lol  Good thing those are probably the two worst songs on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 07, 2011, 02:09:32 PM
I dont think AMOLAD was Maiden by the numbers at all. I found that album to be an extension of the way thier music was evolving since the reunion.  It is very maiden sounding yet still different. I find TFF to be a continuation of thier evolution, but it sounds less like maiden. To me, thats what made me not like the album as much. Im not against sounding new, but I think it was too much different for me to fall in love with. I really only see The Talisman as a traditional sounding IM song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 07, 2011, 02:49:32 PM
[We're Blood Brothers] The problem for me [We're Blood Brothers] with "Brave New World" is that [We're Blood Brothers] Iron Maiden, who have always [We're Blood Brothers] been a somewhat formulaic [We're Blood Brothers] band in terms of [We're Blood Brothers] writing, really went back [We're Blood Brothers] to what I call "The Formula" a bit too [We're Blood Brothers] often on that disc.  "Dance of Death" also suffered [We're Blood Brothers] from this as well.  I thought with "A Matter of Life and Death" they [We're Blood Brothers] pulled out a few different [We're Blood Brothers] things that they hadn't [We're Blood Brothers] really done for a while [We're Blood Brothers] and it sounded a bit more [We're Blood Brothers] fresh in terms of writing, although I do [We're Blood Brothers] wish they had mastered it.  But getting back [We're Blood Brothers] to "The Formula" I think that it [We're Blood Brothers] reared its head again [We're Blood Brothers] on The Final Frontier and it just gets [We're Blood Brothers] a little bit old after a while. [We're Blood Brothers]
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on December 07, 2011, 09:49:55 PM
Brave New World + Underwhelmed = does not compute
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 07, 2011, 10:53:41 PM
Brave New World + Underwhelmed = does not compute

I was not a maiden fan when it came out so maybe some of the long time maiden fans felt that way during the release, but I agree.  BNW is such an awesome album IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on December 08, 2011, 04:47:19 AM
AMOLAD is my favourite maiden record, followed by BNW and TFF. So yes TFF is amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 7thHanyou on December 08, 2011, 06:24:51 PM
Brave New World is really something.

Not only was it my first Iron Maiden album, it was pretty much my first real exposure to metal.  Yeah, I'd heard some isolated songs, but I didn't always pin them down as metal or bother to listen to them.  Metal was just noise to me.

BNW changed that.  It was epic, its lyrics were reasonably intelligent by most standards of modern music, and the songs actually sounded like compositions.  I couldn't imagine how it could possibly get much better.

What's really strange about that is that BNW has become one of my LEAST favorite IM albums, one I rarely listen to anymore.  That speaks to the strength of their catalog, I think.  It really does have some weaknesses.  It carries the repetition over from Virtual XI, but I think it even more adversely affects these songs.  Furthermore, some songs just sound like filler, and its closer is uninspiring.  As far as I'm concerned, it's The Wicker Man, Ghost of the Navigator, Brave New World, Blood Brothers, and Out of the Silent planet are the only really amazing songs here.  The rest I could do without, even if they're not bad.

As for TFF...

It's my favorite reunion album, and one of my favorites in their entire catalog.  I actually prefer the first half to the second--I think it rocks just as hard as their 80's material, but has the more intelligent lyrics the reunion albums have consistently managed.  That said, Where the Wild Wind Blows is one of the greatest things this band has ever done, period.  It alone is worth the purchase price of the album.

Loved DoD, probably more than BNW.  AMoLaD is my least favorite reunion album, but I respect it.  Gives me the same vibe as The X Factor, but I don't enjoy it nearly as much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anonymous on December 09, 2011, 08:38:06 AM
I love each reunion album for their various differences. I love BNW cuz its probably the closest out of them to the "classic" Maiden sound. I love that DOD has more accessible songs and also the more dark, proggyish stuff. I love AMOLAD but I listen to it the least. I think the whole album is great, but its so hard to listen to sometimes because the intros are all 4 minutes long. And I love TFF for its exploration of styles.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on December 09, 2011, 11:58:09 AM
[We're Blood Brothers] The problem for me [We're Blood Brothers] with "Brave New World" is that [We're Blood Brothers] Iron Maiden, who have always [We're Blood Brothers] been a somewhat formulaic [We're Blood Brothers] band in terms of [We're Blood Brothers] writing, really went back [We're Blood Brothers] to what I call "The Formula" a bit too [We're Blood Brothers] often on that disc.  "Dance of Death" also suffered [We're Blood Brothers] from this as well.  I thought with "A Matter of Life and Death" they [We're Blood Brothers] pulled out a few different [We're Blood Brothers] things that they hadn't [We're Blood Brothers] really done for a while [We're Blood Brothers] and it sounded a bit more [We're Blood Brothers] fresh in terms of writing, although I do [We're Blood Brothers] wish they had mastered it.  But getting back [We're Blood Brothers] to "The Formula" I think that it [We're Blood Brothers] reared its head again [We're Blood Brothers] on The Final Frontier and it just gets [We're Blood Brothers] a little bit old after a while. [We're Blood Brothers]

 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Pretty true, for the most part.  Maiden has a pretty standard formula for a lot of their songs, and in the same chord progression.  They've written great songs with those formulas, but a lot of forgettable and average songs as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 14, 2011, 03:43:29 AM
Bruce, Ian Anderson, Justin Haywood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfN-woMpD04

Jerusalem.  This is one of the most amazing vocal performances ever.  GuineaPig will love this.  Bruce hasn't lost anything.  Amazing he can sing like this still, yet Kevin made him sound old weak and tired on TFF.  I thought he was losing his voice when I listend to TFF, this proves that wrong.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on December 14, 2011, 04:17:08 AM
Old weak and tired? I thought Bruce sounded fantastic on TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 14, 2011, 04:19:22 AM
Old weak and tired? I thought Bruce sounded fantastic on TFF.

No, one of his worst performances IMO.
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Post by: Jirpo on December 14, 2011, 05:07:06 AM
I also thought he was amazing on TFF. He certainly was on the tour for it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 14, 2011, 05:56:01 AM
Bruce, Ian Anderson, Justin Haywood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfN-woMpD04

Jerusalem.  This is one of the most amazing vocal performances ever.  GuineaPig will love this.  Bruce hasn't lost anything.  Amazing he can sing like this still, yet Kevin made him sound old weak and tired on TFF.  I thought he was losing his voice when I listend to TFF, this proves that wrong.
Yeah, but a bunch of songs on TFF are much harder to sing than Jerusalem.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 14, 2011, 06:04:33 AM
I thought Bruce was great on TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 14, 2011, 08:02:21 AM
Yeah, his vocals are pretty good on TFF, although, I think if they are going to continue recording and releasing albums they may want to start writing some stuff in keys that are a bit more comfortable for him to reach.  He really does seem to be at the top edge of his range on some tracks, such as "Mother of Mercy"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 14, 2011, 09:45:21 AM
I thought Bruce was a bit off for TFF.  I love the guy and still liked his vocals, but I thought they were subpar for him on that album.  I believe he didn't do many takes and I thought I read he even did the Talisman in one shot.  If thats all true, then it kind of explains the album not having his best vocal performance, but we all know the guy can still sing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 14, 2011, 12:08:33 PM
I thought Bruce was a bit off for TFF.  I love the guy and still liked his vocals, but I thought they were subpar for him on that album.  I believe he didn't do many takes and I thought I read he even did the Talisman in one shot.  If thats all true, then it kind of explains the album not having his best vocal performance, but we all know the guy can still sing.

There is no doubt he can still sing, in fact, I saw Iron Maiden live on that Somewhere Back In Time tour not too long ago and he belted out the classics with NO issues at all.  And he was running around the stage like a maniac the whole night.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 14, 2011, 02:29:55 PM
Yeah, his vocals are pretty good on TFF, although, I think if they are going to continue recording and releasing albums they may want to start writing some stuff in keys that are a bit more comfortable for him to reach.  He really does seem to be at the top edge of his range on some tracks, such as "Mother of Mercy"
Yeah I can see that. I thought he was great on Coming Home, though. Perhaps it has to do with the key.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 14, 2011, 03:13:18 PM
I thought Bruce was a bit off for TFF.  I love the guy and still liked his vocals, but I thought they were subpar for him on that album.  I believe he didn't do many takes and I thought I read he even did the Talisman in one shot.  If thats all true, then it kind of explains the album not having his best vocal performance, but we all know the guy can still sing.

Exactly.  Most of the vocals seem very rushed.  Probably my least fav Bruce performace ever on this album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on December 14, 2011, 05:06:13 PM
The wear and tear of singing heavy metal  for 35 plus years has got to be tough; but Bruce has done well.  It's evident that he takes care of his voice; more so than Geoff Tate.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 14, 2011, 05:58:45 PM
I've been a fan for along time and saw Bruce the first time in 1982 on October 9th in New Haven Connecticut supporting Judas Priest on the "Screaming For Vengeance" tour.   Dude has been an incredible front man as long as I can remember.   No one can take those years of greatness away from him. 

His solo stuff is pretty awesome too.  I'm actually jamming to his Accident of Birth album as I type this  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on December 15, 2011, 12:45:27 AM
I'm in such an Iron Maiden period right now. I hadn't really listened to my Maiden collection for a few years but I revisited it last weekend, and listened through all the albums in a row. It made me realise why they're one of my favourite bands ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on December 15, 2011, 03:11:20 AM
I'm in such an Iron Maiden period right now. I hadn't really listened to my Maiden collection for a few years but I revisited it last weekend, and listened through all the albums in a row. It made me realise why they're one of my favourite bands ever.
:metal

I never really stop listening to them! Well over the last 7-8 months I've been listening to them a bit less but over the last month they have come back!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on December 15, 2011, 05:02:04 AM
I'm in such an Iron Maiden period right now. I hadn't really listened to my Maiden collection for a few years but I revisited it last weekend, and listened through all the albums in a row. It made me realise why they're one of my favourite bands ever.
:metal

I never really stop listening to them! Well over the last 7-8 months I've been listening to them a bit less but over the last month they have come back!

I've had a "down period" with them, meaning that I hadn't listened to them for 2-3 years. Every time I started a song I got halfway through and I got bored, I guess. I think I burnt out on them 10 years ago when I got into them. But having been on a long break from them I guess it re-charged my love for them again. Plus I've discovered many bands in the meantime (mainly DT and progressive rock) so I've been occupied with those for a while. Now I've put DT on the backburner, hopefully the same will happen with them for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 15, 2011, 05:04:23 AM
I have listened to Maiden pretty consistenly since discovering them about 15 years ago.  All their stuff is always so fresh and really stands the test of time.  I've been actually digging TFF a lot lately, the second half is possibly one of their best albums runs ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on December 15, 2011, 12:29:11 PM
Iron Maiden, just like Priest and Dio, never get old for me and I never get tired of listening to them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on December 16, 2011, 03:51:25 AM
Bruce, Ian Anderson, Justin Haywood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfN-woMpD04

Jerusalem.  This is one of the most amazing vocal performances ever.  GuineaPig will love this.  Bruce hasn't lost anything.  Amazing he can sing like this still, yet Kevin made him sound old weak and tired on TFF.  I thought he was losing his voice when I listend to TFF, this proves that wrong.

WONDERFUL!!!  :heart :heart :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 02, 2012, 07:03:00 PM
So apparently Adrian Smith and Mikee Goodman from SikTh are doing a project together and the album is getting released in February. I think this was posted somewhere in this thread, but I'm too lazy to look for it. :D

https://www.primalrockrebellion.com/

There's even a track up already. Seems interesting, a lot more straightforward than the little SikTh I've heard. Pretty damn good solo though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on January 02, 2012, 07:08:35 PM
What a random collab. Could be cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GunsOfThePatriots on January 08, 2012, 09:38:42 AM
EPIC SONG  =====>  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Inyg70V-QI&ob=av3e
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 08, 2012, 09:57:30 AM
EPIC SONG  =====>  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Inyg70V-QI&ob=av3e
I LOVE the Death On The Road version. In fact, Death On The Road is probably my favorite Maiden live album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 08, 2012, 12:00:12 PM
I found a copy of the original Powerslave that isn't defective! WOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on January 09, 2012, 04:53:01 AM
NEW SONG FROM THE NEW ADRIAN SMITH SIDE-PROJECT

From https://www.primalrockrebellion.com/ (https://www.primalrockrebellion.com/)


Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and former SikTh front-man Mikee Goodman have joined forces for a brand new studio project called Primal Rock Rebellion.

The forthcoming album fuses together two very different approaches to music - Mikee's unique vocal tones and dark, yet colourful lyrics, and Adrian's instantly recognisable guitar melodies and song writing prowess. Adrian also plays bass throughout the album! All songs were co-written by Adrian and Mikee as individual pieces of work and recorded in creative windows of opportunity.

Adrian comments "It was interesting doing this album with Mikee not least because we have quite different influences. I was really pleased with the way it turned out. It has a really fresh feel to it."

Mikee explains "This album takes you on a really deep and colourful journey, lyrically and musically. Adrian and I were both very open to experimenting with each others' musical styles and influences, which we feel created something new and exciting."

Session musicians who also contributed to this forthcoming album include Abi Fry of Bat For Lashes, plus original SikTh member Dan 'Loord' Foord on drums, amongst others. The resulting album, is due for simultaneous worldwide release on Spinefarm Records on 27th February 2012.


Go to the website to listen to the song. Pretty different for Adrian!


EDIT: Opps.. somebody have allready linked to it.. My bad..  :)
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Post by: Jirpo on January 09, 2012, 05:49:58 AM
Sounds cool and interesting!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on January 10, 2012, 12:45:43 PM
Getting my daughter on the right path early:

(https://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7651/s1420025.jpg) (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/s1420025.jpg/)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 10, 2012, 12:51:01 PM
:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on January 10, 2012, 12:53:51 PM
:clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 10, 2012, 06:39:47 PM
:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalManiac666 on January 10, 2012, 06:52:07 PM
:2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 17, 2012, 12:06:40 PM
Awesome pic Chris!

I can't link with my phone, but Maiden just announced a live CD/DVD due in late March!
I hope Steve Harris did NOT edit this!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: adace on January 17, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168388&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=168388&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 17, 2012, 12:28:14 PM
Another tour, another live release. But hey, I'm not complaining.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 17, 2012, 12:40:53 PM
This is gonna be awesome. South American audiences are always brilliant, and it was a great tour, saw them twice on it and I'm really happy to have it on live DVD.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 17, 2012, 12:52:23 PM
Ive been waiting for this announcement since they recorded the chile and argentina shows. Color me excited.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2012, 01:57:26 PM
Awesome news, I'm always down for a Maiden DVD.  What was the band's performance like on this day?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on January 17, 2012, 02:46:00 PM
DVD DISC ONE "LIVE AT ESTADIO NACIONAL, SANTIAGO" (approx running time 120 mins)
1. Satellite 15
2. The Final Frontier
3. El Dorado
4. 2 Minutes To Midnight
5. The Talisman
6. Coming Home
7. Dance Of Death
8. The Trooper
9. The Wicker Man
10.Blood Brothers
11.When The Wild Wind Blows
12.The Evil That Men Do
13.Fear Of The Dark
14.Iron Maiden
15. The Number Of The Beast
16. Hallowed Be Thy Name
17. Running Free

BONUS DISC - DVD DISC TWO "BEHIND THE BEAST" (approx running time 102 mins)
1.Behind The Beast documentary
2.Satellite 15...The Final Frontier promo video (director's cut)
3.The Making of Satellite 15...The Final Frontier promo
4.The Final Frontier World Tour Show Intro

I think I am good on IM DVDs for a while, not to mention a serious lack of free time at home, and that setlist isn't enough for me to buy this. Though I am really intrigued by the documentary. I like watching behind the scenes type stuff like that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 17, 2012, 02:58:08 PM
The Lovely Mrs. TAC has informed me that my On Board Flight 666 book has arrived and will be waiting for me when I get home from work! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2012, 03:01:19 PM
That's an ordinary setlist and beside Wild Wind, a poor selection of songs from the new album IMO.  I will still get this though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 17, 2012, 03:26:16 PM
Well, it has The Talisman and Coming Home,my two favorite songs on TFF. My only complaint is that there are no AMOLAD tracks, the only album of the Reunion Era where we didn't get a live album after the tour!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2012, 04:11:43 PM
I would have loved to see The Alchemist, Starblind and Isle of Avalon over these.

I really wanted a live DVD from the AMOLAD tour.  I thought there were plans to release a DVD of a show where they performed the whole album.  That would have been fucking killer!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on January 17, 2012, 06:46:47 PM
I would have loved to see The Alchemist, Starblind and Isle of Avalon over these.

I really wanted a live DVD from the AMOLAD tour.  I thought there were plans to release a DVD of a show where they performed the whole album.  That would have been fucking killer!
Yeah, agreed Wolf. AMOLAD is my fave Maiden album.

I'm pretty happy with the TFF songs chosen for that tour but I would swap out El Dorado for Mother of Mercy or Isle of Avalon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2012, 07:21:22 PM
Yeah, El Dorado is easily the weakest on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 17, 2012, 11:23:28 PM
Yeah, El Dorado is easily the weakest on the album.

So weak it won a grammy  ;D

I do wish they got some AMOLAD songs on video/cd.  I was lucky enough to see them during the AMOLAD tour as well as the summer tour before TFF tour so I got to see all the songs plus a few more twice, but out of all the reuinion albums, that one deserves the concert dvd/cd treatment the most.

While I will buy this up and love it (IM fanboy), I do wish they would sneak in a few more gems in place of the same ole same ole songs. I know IM well enough that they don't stick in gems for certain shows, but a man can dream.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on January 17, 2012, 11:42:15 PM
All the non-Final Frontier songs on this album have already been featured on one or more live albums in the past, right? What's the point?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on January 18, 2012, 12:44:41 AM
What's the point?

£££.

Setlist is boring. I saw them once live and that's enough. And Satellite 15... The Final Frontier is the shittiest opener ever. First they play the great Doctor Doctor through PA, I start to be very enthusiastic, and then comes fucking long stupid intro, that kills the momentum very effectively.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on January 18, 2012, 12:45:37 AM
whoops
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 18, 2012, 12:50:17 AM
Great to see we're getting Coming Home on an official release. It's one of my favourites from the latest album. Would have loved to see The Alchemist too though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 18, 2012, 11:57:38 AM
I always hoped that Maiden would do a tour and play nothing but the most obscure tracks from their history.  Then release a DVD/CD of that.  Regardless, like usual, I will buy this one lol.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 18, 2012, 12:00:05 PM
I always hoped that Maiden would do a tour and play nothing but the most obscure tracks from their history.  Then release a DVD/CD of that.  Regardless, like usual, I will buy this one lol.
Yeah, I agree. I remember when I was a kid, I'd wish a band would release a live album from every tour. Why wait so long between them? I realize Maiden plays many of the same somgs each tour, but like Rush, they always have a strong dose of new material.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on January 18, 2012, 12:59:53 PM
I always hoped that Maiden would do a tour and play nothing but the most obscure tracks from their history.  Then release a DVD/CD of that.  Regardless, like usual, I will buy this one lol.
Yeah, I agree. I remember when I was a kid, I'd wish a band would release a live album from every tour. Why wait so long between them? I realize Maiden plays many of the same somgs each tour, but like Rush, they always have a strong dose of new material.

Us old fogies who've seen multiple tour want to see the new songs and obscure stuff.  We've heard Tom Saywer & Run To The Hills a thousand times.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 18, 2012, 03:38:58 PM
Yup.  I'd be happy never hearing FotD again.  That's why I loved the last Maiden tour so much.  Down here,  we only get greatest hits tours out of them.  They never come to Texas for the album tours.  On the Maiden/DT tour,  they played quite a few songs that I didn't expect to get to see played live.  Personally,  I'd like to have seen that tour get a DVD release. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 18, 2012, 04:24:28 PM
Yup.  I'd be happy never hearing FotD again.  That's why I loved the last Maiden tour so much.  Down here,  we only get greatest hits tours out of them.  They never come to Texas for the album tours.  On the Maiden/DT tour,  they played quite a few songs that I didn't expect to get to see played live.  Personally,  I'd like to have seen that tour get a DVD release.
What would be great is if they had done a DVD from each leg and released them together.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 29, 2012, 10:38:55 PM
Last night I watched Seventh Son of a Seventh Son from Maiden England and that song is a monster.  The stage show to go with it is spectacular, particularly the lighting with the snow background.  Also, Nicko's drumming is awesome on this song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 30, 2012, 03:12:00 AM
A very underrated track IMO.  Great instrumental section at the end too.  The Maiden England version is indeed killer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on February 15, 2012, 11:23:16 AM
Quote
MAIDEN ON THE CHARGE

Iron Maiden announce "Maiden England World Tour" with extensive dates in North America this summer

Very Special Guest Alice Cooper to July 21, Coheed and Cambria after July 21.


Following the massively successful Final Frontier World Tour 2010-11, IRON MAIDEN are back on the road this summer with a series of Arena, Amphitheatre and Festival shows in the U.S.A. and Canada, opening in Charlotte, NC, U.S.A. on June 21, and finishing in Houston, TX, on Aug 18 (dates listed below), to be followed by further dates around the World in 2013. The MAIDEN ENGLAND WORLD TOUR will closely mirror, in terms of production and content, the original 1988 concert video of the same name, shot on the “Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Tour”. This opening section of the World Tour is the band’s most extensive visit to North America for many years and includes a number of cities the band have not played in a very long time, such as Charlotte, Atlanta, Buffalo, Indianapolis and Salt Lake City.

In most venues, tickets will go on sale on March 2 and 3 but watch this site or check local venue information for fuller details. Fan Club members should check out ironmaiden.com for exclusive first day ticket presales and contest to be ‘First To The Barrier’.

MAIDEN ENGLAND marks the third chapter in the History of Iron Maiden, a journey which began in 2004 with The Early Days DVD and subsequent 2005 Early Days Tour. Part Two followed in 2008 with the Live After Death DVD - the seminal 1984 concert recorded at Long Beach Arena (L.A) during the World Slavery Tour - and the band embarking on their groundbreaking Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008/9, which saw them play to over two million fans in almost 40 countries.

Comments vocalist Bruce Dickinson, “We have great fun playing the History of Maiden Tours because it gives us an opportunity between new albums to go out and play songs from our earlier catalogue. It’s always fantastic seeing the crowd reaction from a new generation of fans who have never experienced some of these tracks performed live before, and of course we know our longstanding fans will enjoy seeing the original Seventh Son Tour re-visited - with many other surprises! Our intention is to play about two thirds of the original track list of Maiden England (shown below*), including some songs we have not played live in a very,very long time, plus other favourites we just know the fans are going to want to hear! We always try to give our fans a great show musically, but we have always tried to make it as entertaining and memorable an experience as we can visually. And we all feel this show is going to do that splendidly! We can't wait to get started in Charlotte”.

Iron Maiden are delighted to announce that the extraordinary and legendary Alice Cooper will be their Very Special Guest on all shows up to July 21. After that date, Special Guest will be Coheed and Cambria, the inspiring, cutting edge band from New York.

Iron Maiden continue to be actively dedicated to ensuring their fans always have full access to the best possible tickets in the fairest possible way. Manager Rod Smallwood comments:

“We are trying to ensure that our fans get the tickets they want in the prime positions without paying over the odds to ticket scalpers. Maiden get infuriated with the way fans sometimes have to pay more than the ticket price to get good positions at our shows. So we will, wherever possible (Festivals excluded), with the assistance of the Promoters, arrange a paperless ticketing system at least for the front sections to try to eliminate as much of the ticket scalping and exchanges as we can. We put this into practice on our North American Tour in 2010; it worked well and we received many positive comments back from our fans, so we intend to increase this where feasible. With paperless ticketing, only those who actually pay initially for the tickets will get into the show so scalping is generally avoided (please see the comments from Ticketmaster below). We are also doing everything we can to avoid any drain of prime tickets going to the Secondary Ticketing sites which we feel make unfair profits from music fans.

As we consider all our fans to be VIPs, no tickets will be held specifically for VIP use. At some venues, the Promoter may provide the option for fans to pay extra for “VIP Parking”, early access, access to “VIP Bar” etc. But these will be purely optional for ticket holders only and will not be tied to ticket locations – the ability to get the best tickets should be the same for everybody outside of the usual presales.

Finally, we are of course once again arranging exclusive ticket pre-sales for our fan club members so they can be quick off the mark for great tickets and will also continue to run the contest in appropriate venues for fan club members so they can be ‘First To The Barrier’ prior to the show. We hope that these measures will help our fans as much as possible and ask that they keep checking for details on our website.”

TICKETMASTER comments:
Where possible the North American Iron Maiden shows will operate a paperless ticket policy. Select tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster’s Paperless Ticket delivery, which means fans will not receive a physical concert ticket for their entry into the event. Buying paperless helps ensure fans have secure and convenient access to event tickets at the intended original sale price. On the day of show, concert goers just need to bring the credit card they used for the ticket purchase and a government-issued photo ID to the concert. All members of the ticket purchaser's party must be present at the same time to enter the venue. The venue’s ticket usher will swipe their credit card upon entry and present each person in their party with seat locator slips for quick access into the show. To purchase paperless tickets or for more information, fans should visit www.ticketmaster.com/paperless or call the Ticketmaster charge-by-phone number at 1-800-745-3000.


*Maiden England 1988 Longform Video VHS Tracklisting
Moonchild, The Evil That Men Do, The Prisoner, Still Life, Die With Your Boots On, Infinite Dreams, Killers, Can I Play With Madness, Heaven Can Wait, Wasted Years, The Clairvoyant, Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, The Number Of The Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden.


MAIDEN ENGLAND 2012 TOUR DATES:

21st June - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
23rd June - Atlanta, GA - Aarons Amphitheatre
26th June - Boston, MA - Comcast Center
27th June - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach
29th June - Philadelphia, PI - Susquehanna Bank Center
30th June - Washington, DC - Jiffy Lube Live
2nd July - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
5th July - Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank
8th July - Quebec, QC - Colisee Pepsi Arena
11th July - Montreal, QC - Bell Center
13th July - Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheatre
14th July - Sarnia, ON - Bayfest
16th July - Buffalo, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
18th July - Detroit, MI - DTE Music Theatre
19th July - Indianapolis, IN - Klipsch Music Centre
24th July - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Center
26th July - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome
27th July - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
29th July - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
30th July - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
1st August - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
3rd August - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
6th August - Phoenix, AZ - Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
9th August - Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
12th August - Albuquerque. NM - Hard Rock Pavilion
13th August - Denver, CO - Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
15th August - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
17th August - Dallas, TX - Gexa Energy Pavilion
18th August - Houston, TX - The Woodlands

Oh god I am so excite.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on February 15, 2012, 11:35:43 AM
YES. YES. YES.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on February 15, 2012, 11:39:50 AM
I might have to pass on this one, I blew my concert wad last year for DT, DT/IM, and Roger Waters. And most of my disposible income now goes to my 9 month old girl.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 15, 2012, 11:47:51 AM
I came
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 15, 2012, 11:49:48 AM
Oh MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal

Oh MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!

INFINITE DREAMS I can't deny them!!!!!!!! :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 15, 2012, 11:53:53 AM
I'll either go to the Camden or Newark show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 15, 2012, 12:10:49 PM
That's real cool.  I've really enjoyed the historical tours.  I'd normally be in for Dallas and Houston, but mid-August is a pretty rotten time to camp down there.

The ticketmaster rant is bullshit, but I'll take that up in the appropriate thread.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on February 15, 2012, 12:12:23 PM
Yes!!!!

I am definitely going and we get coheed...hooray for me
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on February 15, 2012, 12:22:54 PM
I will do everything in my power to go to this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 15, 2012, 12:25:35 PM
This is too much to bear!! :omg:

My favourite Maiden album and they gonna replicate The 7th Tour of a 7th Tour!!! :hefdaddy

:metal :metal :metal :metal :corn :metal :metal :metal :metal


Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 15, 2012, 02:46:30 PM
I will do everything in my power to go to this.

This, even though SSoaSS is far from my favorite Maiden album, the Charlotte and Atlanta shows are a HUGE deal.  Wish Coheed was supporting for the whole tour though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 15, 2012, 02:52:05 PM
HOLY SHIT!!!!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalMike06 on February 15, 2012, 03:13:49 PM
Yep, my buddy texted me about this today. We are going to try to drive out to the Denver show  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 15, 2012, 03:39:19 PM
I'll either go to the Camden or Newark show.

Camden you iain.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: CrimsonE on February 15, 2012, 05:58:06 PM
This is great news.  I was living in Knoxville when Maiden was on the Somewhere Back on Tour gigs, and they didn't come anywhere in the south, and thus I missed it.  I caught them in Cleveland on the early leg of the Final Frontier tour, where they focused heavily on the comeback material, and it was a great show.  But to have them right in Atlanta where I'm now living is a godsend.  I'm THERE without a doubt. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: millahh on February 15, 2012, 07:57:04 PM
Jones Beach or Newark..with the wife!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 15, 2012, 09:13:59 PM
I'm so PUMPED. I cannot wait. I'll be at the Newark show, and it's time to rejoin the fan club to get the best tickets.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on February 16, 2012, 12:26:54 AM
great news, what sucks is that Alice Cooper is finishing up the tour just before Maiden hits my area.  Oh well, always awesome to see IM regardless.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 16, 2012, 04:02:06 AM
Awesome! Hopefully they come to Aus!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 16, 2012, 05:21:56 AM
This news blew my mind. I can't wait for the European dates.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 16, 2012, 01:38:34 PM
great news, what sucks is that Alice Cooper is finishing up the tour just before Maiden hits my area.  Oh well, always awesome to see IM regardless.
I still cannot believe this anouncement. Unfortunately Maiden and DT did not play around here in 2010 but this is the next best thing. I'm probably DTF's biggest Alice fan. I cannot wait for this show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2012, 01:45:40 PM
I'll either go to the Camden or Newark show.

Camden you iain.

That is the more likely of the options.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on February 16, 2012, 06:29:33 PM
Based on the press release, I really like how much work they're putting into keeping the tickets off the second-hand market.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2012, 06:39:06 PM
It's nice in principle, but it doesn't work at all. Sure, some tickets end up being ticketless, but those are a pain in the ass for those who get them, and it only means that the tickets that do end up in the hands of scalpers end up going for more than they typically would. The market works itself out in the end and all you've done is created extra hassle.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on February 16, 2012, 07:26:31 PM
You show up with credit card in hand...end of story.  How is that a pain in the ass??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2012, 08:16:56 PM
Because people often don't remember to have the card they purchased the ticket with on them, or they bring the wrong card, or they bring an ID not realizing that's not enough. I realize that's all partially due to their own stupidity, but I've seen all of this happening. And if there is a problem in a line when gates open, people get screwed because some lines will move and others will not. I had a friend who waited all day, being one of the first in line get screwed in this manner and end up 5th row in the pit behind people who had been waiting an hour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on February 16, 2012, 08:19:55 PM
People just aren't used to the paperless system because it's not as widely used. It's great if you actually know how to use it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 16, 2012, 08:57:27 PM
Or if their credit card expires between now and the show 6 months from now.  Or if it's stolen and renumbered.  Or if they end up sick and want to get their ticket to their mother.  Or if one of their group has to go to the show late because of work. 

And in the end, none of it will make a damn bit of difference since they won't be selling any of the good seats to the general public anyway.  Those will be held back and released closer to the show as normal tickets, which the scalpers will snag as soon as they hit the open market.  Scalpers are only interested in two kinds of tickets. Good seats that will fetch a premium, and any seat in an event that'll be a fast sell out.  The onsale and presale dates won't have either.

I'd like to believe that they're going to step it up for the fans, but it's not going to happen.  Like I said in a different thread, if they don't understand what the problem is, they can't do anything to rectify it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on February 17, 2012, 12:31:48 AM
Why would an expired card matter? I mean, just bring the expired card that you ALREADY PAID FULL PRICE with.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on February 17, 2012, 01:07:50 AM
Going to both the Calgary and Edmonton shows  :metal I'll be 18 by then and thats the legal drinking age in Alberta. This will be a good way for me to celebrate my highschool grad  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MykeHavoc on February 17, 2012, 01:47:35 AM
Will most likely spring for this. Haven't been to a big show in well over a year, so I think I'm overdue. Plus Cooper opening is a nice perk.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 17, 2012, 12:22:43 PM
I can tell you that the best tickets get sold out in the moment the fan club presale happens. I know this because thats how I twice gotten almost to the front barrier (you need to win the fan club contest to be on the barrier). Ive done this twice and once was 15 minutes late and couldnt get floor tickets. Im sure they hold some back, but I think maiden is good at getting the best tickets to thier dedicated fans.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 17, 2012, 12:32:50 PM
I can tell you that the best tickets get sold out in the moment the fan club presale happens. I know this because thats how I twice gotten almost to the front barrier (you need to win the fan club contest to be on the barrier). Ive done this twice and once was 15 minutes late and couldnt get floor tickets. Im sure they hold some back, but I think maiden is good at getting the best tickets to thier dedicated fans.
Definitely not the case in Dallas or Houston.  There really wasn't any difference between the fanclub presale and the general onsale; only more people for the latter.  I can also tell you that the ticket scalpers blow off the fanclubs for the same reason.  Many years ago they were all members of every fanclub under the sun.  Now they're a waste of their time and money, since they only sell slightly better than average seats.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 20, 2012, 12:47:27 PM
The short story of my (Maiden) life.

I´ve been listening to Iron Maiden since 1991 or 92 can´t remember exactly. A childhood friend of mine introduced them to me, he was a huge fan and had all their records. Maiden was the first band that i became a real fan of and also the sort of music that defined my musical taste later in life and opened up the world of metal to me and all it´s sub genres.

So anyway, i was hooked to say the least and i remember that everytime i was at his home and played i always asked if i could borrow a new CD or LP. Then i would go home and just listen on repeat all day, read the album cover inside out and i loved trying to search after Dereks symbol on the album covers. :)

It´s funny when i think about it, i was to young to be aware of what the band was doing at the present time i just had all their records that i listened to alot and that was fine to me. That also made the band more mysterious and exciting to me and i thank the lack of internet for that.
So the kind of small news that Bruce left the band just gently passed me like a summer breeze.

When i got to my teen years and became a little more aware of the world around me, the golden years of Maiden was long gone. My interest kind of cooled down and i started to get into other types of bands and genres. I also joined my first band (and my last...well kind of but thats another story) as a drummer and we were heavily influenced in the beginning by Hammerfall and the power metal scene.

Fast foward to 1999!

I remember it so vividly march 1999,  i was at school and surfing the net when i read the announcement about the return of Bruce and Adrian. Damn! That was a happy day, i actually saved the article for years after. I must clarify: my loss in interest for Maiden had nothing to do with Blaze or anything i still followed them (X-Factor is a pretty damn good album if you listen too it!) but it was more a thirst for other kind music. So the Ed Hunter Tour 1999 was of course a must and the 18th of march in Gothenburg at Scandinavium marked my very first concert with Maiden. Happy day again!

I of course bought Brave New World when it came out in 2000 and had high hopes like everybody else and i liked it even though some of the magic that used to be there in the music was gone. But it was a good comeback album and i looked foward to the next one.

Now comes a point in my life where i realise that Maiden could never ever release anything that could come close to the magic i feel when i listen to their older albums!
So i kind of stopped dreaming for another SSOASS or TNOTB or whatever and just came to the conclusion that everything has it´s time and so does Maiden and it´s OK!

I love that Iron Maiden is still going strong, bigger than ever and the influence they have given and still give to bands, musicians and fans all over the world.
The fact that they are bigger than ever is something i never thought would happen when i asked my friend back in 1998 how the concert the night before was: Man, you not gonna belive me but the place wasn´t even full and the capacity was 1500! That was 20th of september 1998 in Copenhagen during the Virtual XI World Tour.

My live moments with Maiden:

TEHWT in Gothenburg, Scandinavium 1999-09-18
SBITWT in Stockholm, Stadion 2008-07-26
TFFWT in Gothenburg, Ullevi 2011-07-01
MEWT in Gothenburg, Ullevi 2013-?-? Well i sure hope so!

Hope you enjoyd it, i just had to get that out of my chest! :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 22, 2012, 07:45:31 AM
Nice Mr. Boom.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on February 22, 2012, 08:20:40 AM
So an old friend may have box seats VIP passes to the Madien Cooper show in Mass.  That would be very cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 22, 2012, 04:45:04 PM
Yes it would! I'll be there as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on February 23, 2012, 12:29:29 AM
I hope you guys give really good applause to Cooper. I saw him and Iron Maiden last summer in Helsinki Olympic Stadion, and he had a great show. I had no idea that he was so good. It pissed me off a little, that the crowd really wasn't on his side, the crowd didn't really cheer.

You probably know, that there was some great non-musical stuff, like that huge monster coming on stage in "Feed My Frankenstein" and "killing" some press guy with a microphone stand in "Wicked Young Man", and after that song Alice was taken to a guillotine. And to a last song "School's Out" he came with a Finland's ice hockey national team's shirt on with "Cooper 17" in the back. He also had a jacket, which had a text "A new song" looking like that it was written by blood, when they played "I'll Bite Your Face Off".

The songs were good. Even the horrible "Poison" was OK live. And I saw (without knowing it) Jimmy DeGrasso, who is one of my favourite drummers live.

Iron Maiden was still better, though I've heard, that it was only an average gig.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 23, 2012, 01:24:33 AM
While not a huge Alice fan, I am pretty pumped to get to see him. Iron Maiden has brought some good openers with them in North America recently.  ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nekov on February 23, 2012, 04:11:54 PM
So, I've seen a lot of hate for Heaven can Wait. To be honest the first time I listened to this song was in their Live at Donnignton album and I loved it from the first listen. The studio version doesn't hold up to that specific live version but I don't think it's as terrible as people say.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 23, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
I very much enjoy that song. Not one of thier bests, but a good live song. I got to go on stage with them at madison square garden when they played it in 2008.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 23, 2012, 04:38:24 PM
I don't get the hate for it either.  Its good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 7thHanyou on February 23, 2012, 05:01:35 PM
Heaven Can Wait is supposed to be terrible?  Since when?  All the people I've ever talked to think it's awesome.

It is extremely good, but it doesn't stand out on SiT because that is such an awesome album. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 23, 2012, 05:07:25 PM
I'll 5th the HCW love going on here. 

And 2nd the SiT love.  That album really is one of Maiden's finer moments. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 23, 2012, 05:42:16 PM
Heaven Can Wait is supposed to be terrible?  Since when?  All the people I've ever talked to think it's awesome.
Since 1986.  I don't know as I'd call it terrible, but it's easily the worst song on the album, and one of my least favorite songs to hear live.  Alas, Arry seems to love playing it.

I very much enjoy that song. Not one of thier bests, but a good live song. I got to go on stage with them at madison square garden when they played it in 2008.
Somebody else got to do that here, though I don't recall who.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 23, 2012, 05:57:03 PM
Heaven Can Wait is supposed to be terrible?  Since when?  All the people I've ever talked to think it's awesome.
Since 1986.  I don't know as I'd call it terrible, but it's easily the worst song on the album, and one of my least favorite songs to hear live.  Alas, Arry seems to love playing it.

Really?  You think its worse than Alexander the Great and Deja Vu? :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 23, 2012, 06:01:28 PM
Yeah easily the worst on the album, but still not terrible. It's alright.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 23, 2012, 06:08:15 PM
Maiden has songs of much worse quality than weaker songs of SiT.  I'm not going to name names, though. 

On another note, I think I've finally gotten AMOLAD, now.  I was rather unimpressed with it for quite some time, but these days, I'm really digging it.  Probably more-so than anything else post-FOTD.   Hard call, what with BNW, though; that's another killer. 

Am I the only guy here who had this lengthy growing-on with AMOLAD & TFF as well? 

Edit: Nekov knows what's up.     :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nekov on February 23, 2012, 06:09:11 PM
Heaven Can Wait is supposed to be terrible?  Since when?  All the people I've ever talked to think it's awesome.
Since 1986.  I don't know as I'd call it terrible, but it's easily the worst song on the album, and one of my least favorite songs to hear live.  Alas, Arry seems to love playing it.

Really?  You think its worse than Alexander the Great and Deja Vu? :P

Wow, hold it there. Deja vu is a great song
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 23, 2012, 06:27:47 PM
I LOVE Deja Vu. One of the most fun IM songs, sure its a Murray wankfest, but I love it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 23, 2012, 09:30:25 PM
I always wished Dave would write more, his songs seem to be more diverse than anyone else's writing style when it comes to Maiden;

DeJa Vu
The Prophecy
Judas Be My Guide
Chains of Misery
Public Enema no. 1
Fates Warning
The Man Who Would Be King
Still Life
The Nomad
Thin Line Between Love and Hate

etc.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 23, 2012, 09:34:26 PM
Thin Line Between Love and Hate is fantastic.  Those others?  Eh.  Except Still Life, that's a pretty cool one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 23, 2012, 09:51:48 PM
Not saying they are top Maiden songs at all, just like how some of them are a bit different and are a nice contrast to the rest of the albums that they belong to.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on February 23, 2012, 10:14:35 PM
Thin Line might be my favorite from BNW.  I really like The Nomad too, but it seems not many others do.

The others?  Deja Vu and TMWWBK are good songs, but nothing outstanding.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 23, 2012, 10:41:49 PM
I really like The Nomad too, but it seems not many others do.
Yeah, I never got the dislike for it.  It's got a great tone that actually fits the subject matter well.  Something I often find lacking in Maiden's thematic songs. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 23, 2012, 10:44:15 PM
I'd say the Nomad is one of their best songs from the reunion.  Works better than, say, Dream of Mirrors, at any rate. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 23, 2012, 11:23:21 PM
I must be one who doesn't really like the Nomad.  I mean it isnt terrible, I like some parts of it and like El Barto was saying, the tone is really good on this song.  I also like the guitar solos, but the song overall has always been one of my least favorite off of BNW.

As for the Dave songs, I really like Deja Vu, The Thin Line Behind Love and Hate, and I also like The Man Who Would be King, but I also have to say that Chains of Misery is probably one of my least favorite IM songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on February 24, 2012, 12:25:41 AM
Judas Be My Guide  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 24, 2012, 02:28:38 AM
You forgot The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on February 24, 2012, 02:41:11 AM
On another note, I think I've finally gotten AMOLAD, now.  I was rather unimpressed with it for quite some time, but these days, I'm really digging it.  Probably more-so than anything else post-FOTD.   Hard call, what with BNW, though; that's another killer.   

Edit: Nekov knows what's up.     :tup

You're not the only one. I was pretty darn impressed with AMOLAD as well. Great consistancy on there. Breeg being one of my lesser favorite tracks on there.
Also like the longer songs on TFF. Could it be this band is still getting better at writing?  :eek
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 24, 2012, 03:24:32 AM
Judas Be My Guide  :hefdaddy

Top 10 Maiden song, IMO.


You forgot The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg.  :metal

I did. Good song.  :metal

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 24, 2012, 06:25:42 AM
So much to chew on here. Ill hit this when qI get home.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 24, 2012, 07:29:41 AM
Heaven Can Wait is a good song, but it's repetitive, has been overplayed to death compared to other Somewhere in Time material, all of which blows it out of the water. And as much as I loooove Wasted Years I would kill to see 2-3 songs from the album that are NOT Heaven Can Wait or Wasted Years.

But that's the problem with Maiden, generic setlists when it comes to choosing material. Even on Somewhere Back in Time, which saw them going back for older material not played terribly recently, they went with the most generic setlist imaginable with the exception of Moonchild, which was the only real surprise. And now that won't mean jack shit because they are just going to end up playing it this tour anyway.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 24, 2012, 07:48:25 AM
The setlists are generic, but the tours on their own aren't.

The tour consisted only of songs from the first four albums, followed by a tour with the entire new album, followed by World slavery tour, followed by a tour focused on the last ten years (which was, to make it clear, in 2010). I'd say those are some original ideas.

But yeah, we'd all still love to hear some forgotten stuff, like The Prisoner, Seventh son of a seventh son, Still life... Wait a minute... We might get these on this tour!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nekov on February 24, 2012, 08:13:51 AM
Nick, do me a favor and stop posting horrible opinions. The Somwhere back in Time tour was a major kickass and the setlist was almost perfect in my opinion. One of the best shows I've ever seen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on February 24, 2012, 09:20:08 AM
I can agree with Nick that Maiden are pretty lame when it comes to setlists.
There are no major flaws with what they play, but they seem to be going for the most popular songs (which is fine), but very rarely something that is more "unique". On the tour where they played songs from the first 4 albums (was it in 05?), they did play a couple of great picks like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Remember Tomorrow", but on the "Somewhere Back in Time"-tour, I felt like the setlist lacked a surprise or two. Moonchild was great, and obviously it was great to hear Powerslave (one of my favorites), but "Heaven Can Wait" and "Wasted Years" are pretty much the go-to songs on Somewhere in Time, and "Can I Play With Madness?" felt like a pretty dull pick from SSOASS. Why not Sea of Madness or Seventh Son of a Seventh Son for example?
It also felt a bit lame with having Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast, Iron Maiden, Fear of the Dark, The Trooper AND Hallowed Be thy Name in the set. Don't get me wrong, these six songs are classics, but while it's understandable that they are almost always played, when they're doing a "going back and revisiting old songs", they could have switched some of those songs. Let's say Invaders or Children of the Damned instead of Run to the Hills or The Number of the Beast, To Tame a Land instead of Trooper, or Killers instead of Iron Maiden.

Their setlists aren't bad, but they should spice them up more. They have tons of great songs to play, and it's really a shame when almost half of the setlist are the "classic" 6 songs I listed. If they're gonna make a special tour, switch things around a bit.
Sadly I missed them on the 05-tour, but saw them in 08. :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on February 24, 2012, 09:43:40 AM
You can't look at any of Maiden's recent non-history tours and say the setlists were generic. Seriously, the AMOLAD tour's setlist was just uncalled for.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 24, 2012, 09:51:32 AM
The setlists are really the only negative I can say about IM. Sure the tours have been diverse, but they don't cater to the hardcore fans. If IM didn't play a song live when they toured for that album, it means it will never get played live. For example, IM didn't play Mother of Mercy during TFT tour so unless something changes, that song will never be played live. That's what stinks, great songs never get played.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 24, 2012, 11:42:19 AM
I can agree with Nick that Maiden are pretty lame when it comes to setlists.
There are no major flaws with what they play, but they seem to be going for the most popular songs (which is fine), but very rarely something that is more "unique". On the tour where they played songs from the first 4 albums (was it in 05?), they did play a couple of great picks like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Remember Tomorrow", but on the "Somewhere Back in Time"-tour, I felt like the setlist lacked a surprise or two. Moonchild was great, and obviously it was great to hear Powerslave (one of my favorites), but "Heaven Can Wait" and "Wasted Years" are pretty much the go-to songs on Somewhere in Time, and "Can I Play With Madness?" felt like a pretty dull pick from SSOASS. Why not Sea of Madness or Seventh Son of a Seventh Son for example?
It also felt a bit lame with having Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast, Iron Maiden, Fear of the Dark, The Trooper AND Hallowed Be thy Name in the set. Don't get me wrong, these six songs are classics, but while it's understandable that they are almost always played, when they're doing a "going back and revisiting old songs", they could have switched some of those songs. Let's say Invaders or Children of the Damned instead of Run to the Hills or The Number of the Beast, To Tame a Land instead of Trooper, or Killers instead of Iron Maiden.

Their setlists aren't bad, but they should spice them up more. They have tons of great songs to play, and it's really a shame when almost half of the setlist are the "classic" 6 songs I listed. If they're gonna make a special tour, switch things around a bit.
Sadly I missed them on the 05-tour, but saw them in 08. :)

You sir, are an excellent poster.

I agree that I plan on hearing some staples, but some surprises would really be nice. As for the AMoLaD tour, I very much applauded them for playing the whole new album, but look at the setlist aside from that. Fear of the Dark and Iron Maiden to close the set, big whoop. No surprise with Hallowed Be Thy Name or Two Minutes to Midnight. The only semi-surprise was The Evil That Men Do, but even that was kinda lame, because if you had told me they were going to play something off of 7th Son I would have drearily replied it's obviously going to be Can I Play With Madness or Evil That Men Do. And then they went ahead and played it again on the Somewhere Back in Time tour, taking any credit left for the surprise away.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on February 24, 2012, 11:49:03 AM
I'm just used to bands playing all their hits. Since we mostly got festivals here. The only bands that did surprise me were Korn, and Mudvayne. Both headlined and Korn played stuff from their first album and Life is Peachy which was amazing as we got Adidas and Chi.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on February 24, 2012, 11:50:11 AM
The setlists are really the only negative I can say about IM. Sure the tours have been diverse, but they don't cater to the hardcore fans. If IM didn't play a song live when they toured for that album, it means it will never get played live. For example, IM didn't play Mother of Mercy during TFT tour so unless something changes, that song will never be played live. That's what stinks, great songs never get played.
Huh. I had never noticed this trend in Maiden's setlists. Sort of sad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 24, 2012, 12:11:55 PM
Yeah, and it also means Alexander the Great will never be played live. Neither will New Frontier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on February 24, 2012, 04:16:09 PM
But all I ever wanted was to hear Isle of Avalon live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on February 24, 2012, 05:35:14 PM
But all I ever wanted was to hear Isle of Avalon live.
This. My favorite Maiden song.

I agree about the setlists too, apart from Moonchild there weren't any surprises on the SBIT tour. The 2nd leg had some good gems thrown in though. Either way, I still would've loved to see it. And I'm super excited to catch the Maiden England tour. :metal

Which is also going to have a very predictable setlist. I reckon it will look like this:

Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
The Trooper
Die With Your Boots On
Infinite Dreams
Can I Play With Madness
Heaven Can Wait
Wasted Years
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden
Fear of the Dark
Run To The Hills

Still, Infinite Dreams and SSOASS will be mind blowing.
 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 24, 2012, 06:55:03 PM

Still, Infinite Dreams and SSOASS will be mind blowing.
 

Ohh man, i´m soo with you! :metal

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 24, 2012, 07:45:02 PM

Still, Infinite Dreams and SSOASS will be mind blowing.
 

Ohh man, i´m soo with you! :metal

This. I figured those would be the gems for this tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 24, 2012, 09:48:54 PM
Yeah I hope they come to Aus again on this tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on February 24, 2012, 10:18:58 PM
But all I ever wanted was to hear Isle of Avalon live.
I was disappointed that Paschendale and Brighter Than A Thousand Suns both got rotated out during their 2010 tour.

I was really excited to see two of my favorite reunion songs, but then they dropped them out in favor of Dance of Death and (I think) Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg.  Both good songs and they were great live, but man, seeing Paschendale and Brighter would've been phenomenal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on February 24, 2012, 11:35:44 PM
BTATS was dropped for Wrathchild.  :tdwn

I missed Pasch and BTATS too, those songs are both amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on February 25, 2012, 12:31:20 AM
BTATS was dropped for Wrathchild.  :tdwn

I missed Pasch and BTATS too, those songs are both amazing.
Even worse then.   :lol

Breeg was awesome.  Wrathchild was... well it was Wrathchild.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on February 25, 2012, 04:05:49 AM
I can agree with Nick that Maiden are pretty lame when it comes to setlists.
There are no major flaws with what they play, but they seem to be going for the most popular songs (which is fine), but very rarely something that is more "unique". On the tour where they played songs from the first 4 albums (was it in 05?), they did play a couple of great picks like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Remember Tomorrow", but on the "Somewhere Back in Time"-tour, I felt like the setlist lacked a surprise or two. Moonchild was great, and obviously it was great to hear Powerslave (one of my favorites), but "Heaven Can Wait" and "Wasted Years" are pretty much the go-to songs on Somewhere in Time, and "Can I Play With Madness?" felt like a pretty dull pick from SSOASS. Why not Sea of Madness or Seventh Son of a Seventh Son for example?
It also felt a bit lame with having Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast, Iron Maiden, Fear of the Dark, The Trooper AND Hallowed Be thy Name in the set. Don't get me wrong, these six songs are classics, but while it's understandable that they are almost always played, when they're doing a "going back and revisiting old songs", they could have switched some of those songs. Let's say Invaders or Children of the Damned instead of Run to the Hills or The Number of the Beast, To Tame a Land instead of Trooper, or Killers instead of Iron Maiden.

I agree with the boring setlists. But Iron Maiden should always play Hallowed Be Thy Name and Iron Maiden.

The first song I marked is never played live, which means automatically it wouldn't be played ever by Iron Maiden. The reason for not playing it on Beast on the Road was, that they were gaining popularity and wanted to play "safe" songs, that audience knew. They started with Murders in the Rue Morgue, Wrathchild and the first single Run to the Hills. Also, I confess that it isn't one of their best album openers.

The second song would be a great choice, but it isn't played live since the World Piece Tour. The topic (Dune-books) is limited to big audience, you have no idea what they're about unless you haven't read those books (I haven't). Also, the song was at first meant to be named "Dune", and the band asked, can they use it from Frank Herbert (author of those books). He opposed the idea and was bit rude to the band and the band doesn't want to remember the whole issue. However, it is on of their greatest songs and I think that these aren't good reasons enough to ignore it when writing setlists.

Killers is one of my favourites also. It has been sometimes in setlists, the last time on Ed Huntour.

I hope they play Killers, Still Life, Moonchild, Die With Your Boots On and The Prisoner. I believe that they choose two of these and they are Moonchild and Die With Your Boots On.

Oh, and they have chosen one very unexpected song to play live since the reunion. They played Charlotte the Harlot three times on the Eddie Rips Up the World tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 25, 2012, 04:06:56 AM
Iron Maiden is one of my least favourite Iron Maiden songs. What a waste in the setlist.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on February 25, 2012, 04:12:48 AM
Quote from: Flick
Alexander the Great will never be played live

I've read a Dave Murray interview, where he tells a reason for why it is never played live.

"Alexander is a complicated song, what sounds good on album, but it doesn't shine when played live due having so many parts".

Bullshit. Why have they played Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and Sign of the Cross live?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 25, 2012, 04:21:46 AM
I'm guessing by many parts, they mean multiple guitar parts laid on top of each other; probably too man at some parts or maybe they tried it in rehearsal  and it didn't sound right.

Also, Steve isn't exactly elated with the lyrics, from what I've heard.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 25, 2012, 05:21:24 AM
I'm also hoping that they will play Prisoner and Still Life.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on February 25, 2012, 05:49:36 AM
I'm guessing by many parts, they mean multiple guitar parts laid on top of each other; probably too man at some parts or maybe they tried it in rehearsal  and it didn't sound right.

Hmm, maybe. The Duellists have at least four different guitar tracks, and so does Flash of the Blade.

The original interview wasn't in English, so my translation might be wrong.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on February 25, 2012, 10:10:46 AM
BTATS was dropped for Wrathchild.  :tdwn

I missed Pasch and BTATS too, those songs are both amazing.
Even worse then.   :lol

Breeg was awesome.  Wrathchild was... well it was Wrathchild.
Yea I loved Breeg. I also liked Wrathchild though, but I would've loved BTATS instead.

As for ATG, it doesn't surprise me that Steve doesn't like the lyrics, they are pretty weak. And by many parts they mean the different guitar parts. There are also some crazy time changes in there and it's probably hard for them to keep up with that sort of thing live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 25, 2012, 02:42:50 PM
I think I remember an excuse one time for ATG not being played live was because Adrian can't remember the solo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on February 25, 2012, 03:39:40 PM
Yeah, ATG's lyrics aren't that great (inspiration for Jon Schaffer's history book lyrics of The Glorious Burden?) and with a little more thought gone into the melodies, Bruce wouldn't have to say "Macedonian" so damn fast to keep up with the song, but I still really like it, and the instrumental section more than makes up for the lyrics. I consider LOTLDR to be the weakest track on SIT. Heaven Can Wait isn't bad but, probably would be just above LOTLDR.


WY
CSIT
SOM
DJV
ATG
SIASL
HCW
LOTLDR
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 25, 2012, 03:49:26 PM
Dude, Lord Of The Long Distance Runner is an intense damn song.  You like the semi-title-track and Deja Vu, though, so we're cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 25, 2012, 03:56:53 PM
i don't care how many times I hear it, Fear of the Dark is fantastic to hear live
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on February 25, 2012, 03:58:57 PM
Loneliness is top half on the album!

Also I agree with PLM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on February 25, 2012, 04:07:19 PM
Ranking Somewhere in Time's songs:

Caught Somewhere in Time (seriously, my favorite Maiden song, so awesome)
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Sea of Madness
Stranger in a Strange Land
Wasted Years
Alexander the Great
Deja Vu
Heaven Can Wait (there's usually at least one shit song on every Maiden album and this one is it)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 25, 2012, 04:18:24 PM
Lonelyness of the long distance runner is a great song. The music is fantastic and while the lyrics in the context of the long distance running is quite cheesy, I believe the metaphorical meaning of the lyrics is awesome. The break where Bruce sings just before the solos is so powerful and amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on February 25, 2012, 04:19:12 PM
Dude, Lord Of The Long Distance Runner is an intense damn song.  You like the semi-title-track and Deja Vu, though, so we're cool.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that :lol

Also, it's the lyrics to that song that don't do it for me. They just seem... I don't know, not cheesy, but a metal song about a guy running for a long time... Maybe it's based on something else I'm unaware of. Then again, I remember someone in one of my college classes saying that Maiden had a song based on Sonic The Hedgehog...

And yes, I do realize I'm commenting on LDR's lyrics, and have ATG higher in the rankings. :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 25, 2012, 04:24:00 PM
Dude, Lord Of The Long Distance Runner is an intense damn song.  You like the semi-title-track and Deja Vu, though, so we're cool.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that :lol

Also, it's the lyrics to that song that don't do it for me. They just seem... I don't know, not cheesy, but a metal song about a guy running for a long time... Maybe it's based on something else I'm unaware of. Then again, I remember someone in one of my college classes saying that Maiden had a song based on Sonic The Hedgehog...

And yes, I do realize I'm commenting on LDR's lyrics, and have ATG higher in the rankings. :biggrin:

Wat you mean it ain't bout Sonic? 

Seriously, though, it's about some book I've never read. (https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?url=album06_sit/commentary06_sit&lang=eng&link=albums#track5) 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on February 25, 2012, 05:51:21 PM
I think I remember an excuse one time for ATG not being played live was because Adrian can't remember the solo.
Yea that's the common story.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ZKX-2099 on February 25, 2012, 05:59:42 PM
My mom saw Steve Harris at the local Golden Corral today...  ???
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 25, 2012, 06:01:31 PM
Nice! 

What was he doing there?  Just buying groceries and stuff? 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on February 25, 2012, 06:10:51 PM
Nice! 

What was he doing there?  Just buying groceries and stuff? 

Isn't Golden Corral a buffet over there too?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 25, 2012, 06:13:16 PM
Nice! 

What was he doing there?  Just buying groceries and stuff? 

Isn't Golden Corral a buffet over there too?

It's a buffet?  I've never heard of Golden Corral and simply guessed it was a grocery.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ZKX-2099 on February 25, 2012, 06:18:12 PM
Yes its a buffet here.

Apparently he was eating with his kids there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 25, 2012, 06:35:58 PM
Late to the generic setlist bitch-fest, but I'll still add a couple of things.  For one, it appears to be more of an American phenomenon, and that doesn't really surprise me.  A big chunk of the people who go to Maiden shows here aren't diehard fans, but just people who like to go to big metal shows.  These are the people who bitch and moan if they don't get to hear Trooper and Run to the Hills.  Because of them, Maiden only plays here during Summer fesitval tours, which are almost always greatest hits shows, and the historical gigs, which I think are great.  Recall that plenty of people complained about their last Summer tour (the DT gig), when they played mostly new stuff. That was one of my favorite Maiden gigs.

The other problem is that Steve Harris gets off on big anthemic sing-a-long numbers.  I'd prefer to never hear FotD again for the rest of my life, but the dude likes playing it.  Same reason we're stuck with Heaven can Wait.  You combine these two factors and we're going to continue to get greatest hits shows with a few songs that Arry insists on playing.  Sucks, but such is life.

As for the historical gigs, I don't consider those generic at all.  The Early Years had plenty of stuff they hadn't played in ages.  SBIT was patterned after a specific tour, so it stands to reason that it'd come off as same-old, same-old.  Still, there was a reason for it and as one who got to see the World Slavery tour, I was quite pleased. 

This one coming up probably will be a pretty generic one, however.  We'll get Infinite Dreams, but I'd bet good money Still Life gets replaced by one of the aforementioned singalongs. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 26, 2012, 11:47:59 AM
I dont think catering to the Americans is true overall because IM have almost always played the same set worldwide.  However, I believe that the negative feedback they got from the AMOLAD tour in the US had lead them to switch the setlist on the third leg of the SBIT tour (the leg with only one US show) and it also lead them to not doing a real TFF tour in the US. This is all my opinion, not fact by the way.

Also, I loved the AMOLAD tour, it was very refreshing. But as I left, I recall most people bitcbing about the set and I was telling them to shut up.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 26, 2012, 01:31:02 PM
Maiden is a band that usually ends up mainly playing the hits.  Obviously, not exactly going to please some hardcore fans, but it does work for many people.  I doubt Maiden's the only band that does that.  I mean, really, if you're going to see the Stones, I doubt they're going to be playing stuff off of Their Satanic Majesties Request or Voodoo Lounge, nor would most of the audience be coming to see songs off of those albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on February 26, 2012, 03:17:05 PM
Maiden is a band that usually ends up mainly playing the hits.  Obviously, not exactly going to please some hardcore fans, but it does work for many people.  I doubt Maiden's the only band that does that.  I mean, really, if you're going to see the Stones, I doubt they're going to be playing stuff off of Their Satanic Majesties Request or Voodoo Lounge, nor would most of the audience be coming to see songs off of those albums.

They're not.  Most popular bands like that play their greatest hits all the time.  Heck, Rush even does it.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 26, 2012, 04:51:11 PM
The thing with IM is that they really only have a few "hits" they could definitely fill up thier sets with other songs and throw in a more obscure one but they dont, they will play the same stuff as usual. All you really need to do is look at thier live albums are you will see the same songs on all of them except the few ones from the new album at that time. Im a die hard so it doesnt stop me from buying them, but I know a lot of people dont buy thier live releases anymore because its just the same songs over and over.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 26, 2012, 09:52:15 PM
I dont think catering to the Americans is true overall because IM have almost always played the same set worldwide.  However, I believe that the negative feedback they got from the AMOLAD tour in the US had lead them to switch the setlist on the third leg of the SBIT tour (the leg with only one US show) and it also lead them to not doing a real TFF tour in the US. This is all my opinion, not fact by the way.
It started much earlier than that.  The last real album tour they did in the states was BNW.  It was after that they decided not to bother with album tours here anymore.  We get summer festivals and possibly historical tours--both greatest hits affairs.  There were only two US cities on the DoD tour.  Eight or so on the MoLaD tour, and all in the NE.  And aside from the abbreviated Ozfest shows, only one North American show on the Early Days tour (which was fairly kick ass, BTW).  There were no official TFF tour dates here. 

If the rest of the world gets tours that we don't, you can't really say that they play the same sets world wide.  And for the record, I think it's more to spite America than catering to us.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on February 26, 2012, 10:01:57 PM
Gunna post this here as well :) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RfU_R6_U9I&feature=share My Can I Play With Madness Drum Cover :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MasterShakezula on February 26, 2012, 10:02:25 PM
I'm not well-versed regarding the various tours they did over the years, but I'm not surprised that most of the major album touring is overseas and the touring in the US is mainly hits-oriented.  Maiden lost a great deal of popularity in the US during the 90s, like many other metal acts, while remaining hugely popular in continental Europe and South America.  They're still probably more popular here now than say, 15 years ago, but not as popular as they are in Europe and S. America. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 26, 2012, 10:52:53 PM
I dont think catering to the Americans is true overall because IM have almost always played the same set worldwide.  However, I believe that the negative feedback they got from the AMOLAD tour in the US had lead them to switch the setlist on the third leg of the SBIT tour (the leg with only one US show) and it also lead them to not doing a real TFF tour in the US. This is all my opinion, not fact by the way.
It started much earlier than that.  The last real album tour they did in the states was BNW.  It was after that they decided not to bother with album tours here anymore.  We get summer festivals and possibly historical tours--both greatest hits affairs.  There were only two US cities on the DoD tour.  Eight or so on the MoLaD tour, and all in the NE.  And aside from the abbreviated Ozfest shows, only one North American show on the Early Days tour (which was fairly kick ass, BTW).  There were no official TFF tour dates here. 

If the rest of the world gets tours that we don't, you can't really say that they play the same sets world wide.  And for the record, I think it's more to spite America than catering to us.

You are right about the DoD tour, forgot about that.  The Early Days Tour turned out that way because they weren't the main act so they couldnt play the full set except for the one date when Ozzy was sick.  In general though, they have played the same set world wide, but the point we agree upon is that they dont do the album tours in the USA.  It really sucked not getting a true TFF tour in the USA, although I would take the setlist the USA got over TFF set anyday, just would have liked to see the new songs live though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 27, 2012, 05:07:53 AM
  It really sucked not getting a true TFF tour in the USA,
This!

This historical stuff is fine, but it really would've been nice to see the new stuff.

Seeing Moonchild on the SBiT tour was a great surprise, but if they knew they were doing the Maiden ngland tour, and assuming Moonchild will open the show, they missed a golden opportunity to play Caught Somewhere In Time. I would be SHOCKED if they played it on this tour.
Still, seeing Infinite Dreams and Seventh Son (can't wait to hear the 3 part harmonies in this!) will be worth the evening.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 27, 2012, 10:20:27 AM
Yea the outro to 7th son with three guitars should be awesome. Same with infinite dreams.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 27, 2012, 11:53:19 AM
It really sucked not getting a true TFF tour in the USA, although I would take the setlist the USA got over TFF set anyday, just would have liked to see the new songs live though.
Yeah, we actually did get a much better setlist than the Europeans did with the actual album tour.  Still,  I'd have liked to see a AMoLaD tour here. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 29, 2012, 11:53:39 AM
Got two general admission floor tickets for the new jersey show thanks to the fan club presage this morning.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 29, 2012, 12:21:23 PM
Ya know, if you're going to insist on non-transferable paperless tickets, it'd be pretty nice to not put them on sale 6 fucking months before the show.  There's absolutely no reason why they couldn't wait a few months before releasing them, and plenty of circumstances that could bite somebody in the ass between now and late August.  A little common sense goes a long way.   

As for the presale, they've been pretty worthless in the past.  I spent money to join their FC last time around, and it certainly didn't get me any closer to the stage.  I'm thinking this might be a week of the show kind of thing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on February 29, 2012, 12:25:04 PM
Got 3 tickets in section 108 row 3 seats 15-18 at the Scotiabank Sattle Dome In calgary for july 26th  :metal

(https://media.ticketmaster.com/tm/en-ca/tmimages/venue/maps/van/28836s_a.gif)

pretty good seats if you ask me
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 29, 2012, 12:45:41 PM
Damn nice seats!

Tix here go onsale on Saturday.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on February 29, 2012, 12:59:18 PM
They're playing an outdoor venue 1/2 a mile from where I live in June.  I'll just get "lawn" tickets and stand in the back.  This will be my 10th time seeing them live.   :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 29, 2012, 01:11:53 PM
They're playing an outdoor venue 1/2 a mile from where I live in June.  I'll just get "lawn" tickets and stand in the back.  This will be my 10th time seeing them live.   :hat
You live about 12 miles closer than I do! :D

I'm so happy they built that on ramp so I can head back on 495 South. The should've built that from the beginning. I know there was a house there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 29, 2012, 02:56:15 PM
Ya know, if you're going to insist on non-transferable paperless tickets, it'd be pretty nice to not put them on sale 6 fucking months before the show.  There's absolutely no reason why they couldn't wait a few months before releasing them, and plenty of circumstances that could bite somebody in the ass between now and late August.  A little common sense goes a long way.   

As for the presale, they've been pretty worthless in the past.  I spent money to join their FC last time around, and it certainly didn't get me any closer to the stage.  I'm thinking this might be a week of the show kind of thing.

I can say the fan club presale has gotten me in the front pit 2/3 of the time and the one time I didn't get it was because I was 15 minutes late. You gotta be online the moment they go on sale. Hopefully this time I can win first to the barrier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on February 29, 2012, 05:55:43 PM
Camden, NJ - June 29th:

Sec 102, Row F, seats 20/21. I am pleased with these seats :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 01, 2012, 09:15:06 AM
Ya know, if you're going to insist on non-transferable paperless tickets, it'd be pretty nice to not put them on sale 6 fucking months before the show.  There's absolutely no reason why they couldn't wait a few months before releasing them, and plenty of circumstances that could bite somebody in the ass between now and late August.  A little common sense goes a long way.   

As for the presale, they've been pretty worthless in the past.  I spent money to join their FC last time around, and it certainly didn't get me any closer to the stage.  I'm thinking this might be a week of the show kind of thing.

I can say the fan club presale has gotten me in the front pit 2/3 of the time and the one time I didn't get it was because I was 15 minutes late. You gotta be online the moment they go on sale. Hopefully this time I can win first to the barrier.
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I can only go by my past experience, which was that the fan club tickets were the same ones offered two days later to the general public, and did not include the front/center section.  That was the case for Dallas and Houston.  This time around might be a bit different since they've included a front section pit, which wasn't there last time, but I don't feel like blowing $15 to find out after last time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 01, 2012, 11:31:35 AM
From what Ive read yesterday and today on the fan club website, you are right. It seems each venue is different and you arent always garunteed the best seats with the fan club presale.  I guess Ive been lucky, but I still think being on time for the presale is your best chance.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 01, 2012, 12:02:23 PM
From what Ive read yesterday and today on the fan club website, you are right. It seems each venue is different and you arent always garunteed the best seats with the fan club presale.  I guess Ive been lucky, but I still think being on time for the presale is your best chance.
I'm also basing this on what I've learned from scalpers.  They blew off fanclub presales years ago.  They still have access to all of the passwords, so I'm sure a few of them checked in this morning, but for a show like Maiden they're only going to jump on exceptional seats, and those were very likely not made available to the FC. 

And to be clear, the seats I got last time around weren't bad seats.  I think in both Dallas and Houston we were offered something like row 15-20 on the left hand side.  Took those for Houston, and got front row of the second section back for Dallas (half the price).  I wouldn't really complain except that it cost money to get that stupid password, and 2000 other people got much better seats just by knowing (blowing) the right people.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on March 01, 2012, 12:26:42 PM
They're playing an outdoor venue 1/2 a mile from where I live in June.  I'll just get "lawn" tickets and stand in the back.  This will be my 10th time seeing them live.   :hat
You live about 12 miles closer than I do! :D

I'm so happy they built that on ramp so I can head back on 495 South. The should've built that from the beginning. I know there was a house there.

I almost bought that house 10 years ago  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on March 01, 2012, 01:36:40 PM
Check out the awesome T-shirt.   Iron Maiden/Star Wars crossover...

https://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/03/01/awesome-tee-the-trooper-10-available-today-only/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 02, 2012, 06:10:47 AM
Anyone know the Maiden or Livenation presale codes?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on March 02, 2012, 06:18:45 AM
Anyone know the Maiden or Livenation presale codes?


If you find one let me in as well  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on March 02, 2012, 08:42:55 AM
PM'd you TAC
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Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 02, 2012, 09:25:59 AM
Waiting for 10 to hot here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 02, 2012, 09:45:07 AM
Poked around with the presale here in Dallas, where there are currently 4 going on.  The presale will get you pit tickets down here, or reserved seats way off to the side; customary based on my experience.  Looking at stubhub, there's isn't a single seat available in two of the three front sections, leading me to believe that none of those have been released.  My plan is to be online with a couple of friends at 10 tomorrow for the general onsale, and I bet we do better than the presale folk.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nekov on March 02, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
Just saw this and needed to share

(https://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/3058362_460s.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on March 02, 2012, 01:36:33 PM
The awesomeness of that is slightly overshadowed by the fact that Dave could very well pass for Steve's female companion in that picture.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on March 02, 2012, 08:00:16 PM
Ordered three tickets, using the presale code. Didn't get nearly as good of seats as the last time I saw them but oh well whatever. I'm seeing Iron Fucking Maiden and Coheed and Cambria.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 02, 2012, 10:59:04 PM
The awesomeness of that is slightly overshadowed by the fact that Dave could very well pass for Steve's female companion in that picture.

Lol Dave truly does look like a female.

Ordered three tickets, using the presale code. Didn't get nearly as good of seats as the last time I saw them but oh well whatever. I'm seeing Iron Fucking Maiden and Coheed and Cambria.
I'm seeing iron fucking maiden and Alice fucking cooper! "do you come to Milwaukee often?"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 03, 2012, 09:20:08 AM
So as is now customary, the entire 101 section has been held back.  No telling when they'll get around to selling it, if ever, but I'm sure the scalpers will be the first to know.  It would appear that 100 was for all the presale folks, and 102 was for the general onsale.  I'm actually really curious how this works, now.  That's over 1000 of the best seats in the house, and come show time every one of them will be filled.  They can't all be VIP dickwads.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on March 03, 2012, 11:09:21 AM
I just double checked to see if it was the same story at White River Ampitheater in Washington, El Barto. But no, everything has gone on sale to the general public, but the best sections are all sold out save for about 12 seats scattered throughout said sections.

I personally am very glad I jumped on the tickets that I did last night. I'm going with my dad and best friend (surprised my dad by showing him the ticket last night, it's his birthday present. So glad I could actually get him something worth getting this year) and I preferred that we all sat together. If I did it today, we would have been scattered throughout section 102.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on March 03, 2012, 11:11:04 AM
A friend of mine got us floor seats for the Montreal show this summer. So psyched!
Also, it will actually be my second time seeing Alice Cooper; I saw him when he headlined here in Halifax a few years ago.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on March 03, 2012, 11:25:17 AM
I just double checked to see if it was the same story at White River Ampitheater in Washington, El Barto. But no, everything has gone on sale to the general public, but the best sections are all sold out save for about 12 seats scattered throughout said sections.

I personally am very glad I jumped on the tickets that I did last night. I'm going with my dad and best friend (surprised my dad by showing him the ticket last night, it's his birthday present. So glad I could actually get him something worth getting this year) and I preferred that we all sat together. If I did it today, we would have been scattered throughout section 102.

You're not kvlt enough for the pit, like I am.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on March 03, 2012, 11:38:48 AM
Girl, don't be telling me how kvlt you are. My dad is the un-kvlt one. If I wasn't so keen on making sure he doesn't miss this show, I would have gotten Rhiannon and I pit tickets.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scard on March 03, 2012, 07:53:05 PM
Got my tickets for Toronto. My first time seeing Alice Cooper! and my 5th time seeing Maiden. Always a great time. I've been in the pit 4 times already (and even caught Steve Harris' wristband on the AMOLAD tour!), so this time I decided I wanted to experience it from further back.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: zerogravityfat on March 13, 2012, 06:50:20 AM
I got my tickets for the Rock. It's going to be an epic way to start the summer vacation.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalMike06 on March 13, 2012, 04:59:01 PM
Making a trip with some friends to the Chicago show. Got the tickets.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: adace on March 13, 2012, 05:04:52 PM
clip from the new live DVD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KV56kwxiHg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KV56kwxiHg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on March 13, 2012, 05:35:11 PM
Pretty cool. Looks like Steve Harris found an alternative to his seizure inducing edits.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 14, 2012, 06:01:53 AM
Pretty cool. Looks like Steve Harris found an alternative to his seizure inducing edits.
Yes, much better editing on this. At least I know I can watch this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 14, 2012, 07:46:11 AM
I had no problem with their other live DVDs. The split-screens on this DVD are gonna be a bit dull, but everything else about it looks great.  :smiley:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 14, 2012, 09:16:05 AM
It's somewhat better, but still annoying as hell.  While not as rapid, and there are actual fades now, there are still so many cuts as to be chaotic as hell.  As for the split screens, they don't help here.  When DT's got some big unison thing happening, it's nice to see them all up close.  No benefit here, especially in places where a wide shot would work better (the background vocals).

edit: credit to the man for listening to the fans, though.  I got the impression he really liked that seizure inducing style.  I'd like to see him go further away from it, but plenty of people wouldn't have budged.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 14, 2012, 09:33:59 AM
Looks pretty awesome to me.  Cant wait to get this in a couple weeks on Blu Ray.  It should look and sound awesome.  The multiple shots on one screen will work on a nice big screen TV.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 14, 2012, 04:28:56 PM
Good clip.  Not a fan of the split screen stuff, but it's produced differently for Maiden so I'm happy with that, even though I've never really had a problem with any of their concerts before.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on March 14, 2012, 04:29:49 PM
Anything is better than what Steve had been doing, but this still isn't great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 14, 2012, 04:44:06 PM
I do like that it is different.  When you have so many concerts on DVD, I think its a good idea to at least make the view points different, especially when all thier DVDs have mostly the same songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 14, 2012, 04:46:39 PM
Yeah, exactly.  We have to have some variety in the concerts, and since we don't get that in setlists, the footage is the next best thing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 15, 2012, 07:34:34 AM
Anything is better than what Steve had been doing, but this still isn't great.
Yeah after watching it more closely, the edits are still fairly quick, though better than Death On The Road. Was it in fact Steve that edited this too?

Also, I'm not a fan of that "foot of the stage" shot. It was fine looking accrioss the stage at Dave standing over the crowd, but the ones where it looks almost straight up stinks. Also how many "helicoptor shots" are we going to be subjected to? It fine for a back cover or an album gatefold, but it's not a nessecary shot throughout each song. Looks like some decent footage of Nicko. They've still never really gotten that right, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 15, 2012, 09:40:04 AM
Anything is better than what Steve had been doing, but this still isn't great.
Yeah after watching it more closely, the edits are still fairly quick, though better than Death On The Road. Was it in fact Steve that edited this too?

Also, I'm not a fan of that "foot of the stage" shot. It was fine looking accrioss the stage at Dave standing over the crowd, but the ones where it looks almost straight up stinks. Also how many "helicoptor shots" are we going to be subjected to? It fine for a back cover or an album gatefold, but it's not a nessecary shot throughout each song. Looks like some decent footage of Nicko. They've still never really gotten that right, though.

Yes, I just checked both my DVDs and Rock in Rio and Death on the Road are both editted by Steve Harris. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on March 15, 2012, 10:05:17 AM
For a band of Maiden's standard, I found the video to be pretty dull. I mean, there's nothing wrong musically ofc, but the editing and the double-screens just feels a bit underwhelming to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 15, 2012, 11:21:49 AM
Mmmm...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431434_10150596874327051_172685102050_9617701_1714862826_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 15, 2012, 11:28:46 AM
WANT!  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 15, 2012, 11:36:35 AM
Now that's album art
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 15, 2012, 12:24:04 PM
looks good to me!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 15, 2012, 02:21:48 PM
Reading the article on it, it appears that the guys responsible for FLight 666 filmed this.  Why couldn't SH let them direct the thing, FFS.  F666 was infinitely more watchable than any of Ari's last videos, and this one doesn't appear to be an exception.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on March 22, 2012, 08:16:48 AM
On this day, thirty years ago, The Number of the Beast was released.  :metal

If you don't mind me, I'm going to be over here feeling REALLY DAMN OLD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 22, 2012, 08:24:56 AM
Happy Anniversary!!!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on March 22, 2012, 12:00:13 PM
Coincidentally only have Number of the Beast left to get on vinyl. I really want a good copy of that :D

Finally bought Piece of Mind on vinyl yesterday. I love how much better the original releases sound over the remastered CDs. I also forgot how hilarious the first line of Quest For Fire is :metalol:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 22, 2012, 04:28:22 PM
In a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on March 23, 2012, 09:32:25 AM
In a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth!

..when the land was swamp and caves were home!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on March 23, 2012, 10:03:11 AM
Quest For Fire is a song I enjoy by maiden, even though it's simple it's fun. Also, it's fun to  play this and then put The Power Rangers.theme in the middle or after last chorus, I call it...Quest For The Power Rangers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 23, 2012, 03:27:58 PM
The way Bruce sings is kind of funny.  Its an enjoyable song, but I cant really take it seriously.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lowdz on March 23, 2012, 04:57:59 PM
Quest For Fire is a song I enjoy by maiden, even though it's simple it's fun. Also, it's fun to  play this and then put The Power Rangers.theme in the middle or after last chorus, I call it...Quest For The Power Rangers.

Still, it's better than Gangland.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 23, 2012, 05:11:29 PM
Quest For Fire is a song I enjoy by maiden, even though it's simple it's fun. Also, it's fun to  play this and then put The Power Rangers.theme in the middle or after last chorus, I call it...Quest For The Power Rangers.

Still, it's better than Gangland.
I Love Gangland!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 23, 2012, 05:11:56 PM
Quest For Fire is a song I enjoy by maiden, even though it's simple it's fun. Also, it's fun to  play this and then put The Power Rangers.theme in the middle or after last chorus, I call it...Quest For The Power Rangers.

Still, it's better than Gangland.

Both Gangland and Quest for Fire have Bruce's highest notes ever.

Gonna pick up the DVD this weekend.  It's sad, because I'm normally so excited for a Maiden release, and this DVD to me is just....meh.  Just buying it because it's Maiden, don't see myself playing it more than a couple of times. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on March 24, 2012, 03:42:16 AM
Quest For Fire is a song I enjoy by maiden, even though it's simple it's fun. Also, it's fun to  play this and then put The Power Rangers.theme in the middle or after last chorus, I call it...Quest For The Power Rangers.

Still, it's better than Gangland.

Both Gangland and Quest for Fire have Bruce's highest notes ever.

Gonna pick up the DVD this weekend.  It's sad, because I'm normally so excited for a Maiden release, and this DVD to me is just....meh.  Just buying it because it's Maiden, don't see myself playing it more than a couple of times. 


If the setlist had more variation I'd be more excited. I'll probably pick up the blu ray when it's on offer later. The thing is though, even when Maiden put out something not as mindblowingly awesome as they always do, it's still pretty damn good :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 27, 2012, 11:19:58 PM
I got the blu ray in the mail today, just popped it in and only a few songs in and Im very impressed so far.  Sound is really good and the picture quality is great.  I got worried when it had the same warning as RiR and DOTR (could cause seizures) and while the shots are still somewhat fast, its not that bad at all.  The multiple shots on the screen at once are pretty cool, gives it replayability since you can watch something different and I don't think they are overused.  Also the crowd is nuts (as expected) and they dont sound too loud to take away from the music, just right.  Also, the intro to this is the best than any other DVD they have.  Maybe being a huge maiden fan has put fanboi goggles on me at the moment and I can take a more objective look later, but right now, this concert is AWESOME.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on March 28, 2012, 04:14:34 AM
I might have to pick it up!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 28, 2012, 04:45:22 AM
I picked it up last weekend, but haven't even unwrapped it yet.  :facepalm:  I'm actually more interested in the documentry.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 28, 2012, 09:48:34 AM
OK, I've only watched one song, and this is still edited way too fast. I don't know what to say. It's better than DOTR, but WTF??
This sort of old MTV way of editing is terrible. The thing that you miss is the true joy and feeling that this bands emits. I suppose it's flashy and people like that, but my eyes must be too old. If the Documentary was not included, I might've passed on the DVD.
I held off on the CD so The Lovely Mrs. TAC would have something for my Easter basket in a couple of weeks.

BTW, I LOVE the split screens!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 28, 2012, 10:32:11 AM
I got the blu ray in the mail today, just popped it in and only a few songs in and Im very impressed so far.  Sound is really good and the picture quality is great.  I got worried when it had the same warning as RiR and DOTR (could cause seizures) and while the shots are still somewhat fast, its not that bad at all.  The multiple shots on the screen at once are pretty cool, gives it replayability since you can watch something different and I don't think they are overused.  Also the crowd is nuts (as expected) and they dont sound too loud to take away from the music, just right.  Also, the intro to this is the best than any other DVD they have.  Maybe being a huge maiden fan has put fanboi goggles on me at the moment and I can take a more objective look later, but right now, this concert is AWESOME.
Seeing Maiden in South America is somewhat high on my bucket list.  Wouldn't mind visiting Brazil, and I have extended family in Argentina, so I'll have to do that sometime. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 28, 2012, 03:08:28 PM
Well, it's amazing that after 30 years, I can still have an Iron Maiden epiphany.
I just finished watching the Behind The Beast documentary , which BTW, is every bit as good as Flight 666, except it focuses more on the crew.
Now Maiden have done a lot of these behind the scenes things before. It ends with the some of the band members thanking the Killer Crew. And then it hit me..the whole documentary was one big thank you to them. Giving the crew that notoriety that comes with these behind the scenes shots is wonderful. I just looked through my World Piece Tour tourbook, and it doesn't just have the crew listed. It shows their pictures, so after all these years, with so many of the same people, they are allowed to be recognized for what they are.

I just think that is all incredible.

It is what makes Iron Maiden a special band and one that is worthy and I am proud to call myself a lifelong fan.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 28, 2012, 03:26:47 PM
Im really excited to watch the documentary, as a fan club member, you get access to IMTV which are a series of anywhere between 5-15 minute videos they post throughout a tour and they mostly focus on the crew and moving from city to city.  Between that and flight 666, I feel like I know a few on the crew.  I even was able to recognize some of them last time I saw IM in NYC.  The band has a lot of respect for those guys and I guess if you all fly on Flight 666 together, you get close over time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 29, 2012, 02:36:25 AM
Yeah, it's a great documentary. But didn't they say they also played south korea? Somehow that gig is suspisiously missing?

Also the 'we didn't have any major disasters' comment towards the end, after just having witnessed the tsunami in Japan was sort of...  :facepalm:

Furthermore though, it's an excelent dvd.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on March 29, 2012, 08:57:45 AM
Ev Vivo shipped for me yesterday finally, so I'll hopefully get to watch it a few days over the weekend.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on April 09, 2012, 09:16:25 AM
I ask this also here.

Is anybody interested in having an Iron Maiden survivor?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 09, 2012, 10:42:02 AM
I'm interested.  :metal

The DVD is awesome as expected, by the way. I also really enjoyed the documentary.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on April 09, 2012, 11:14:58 AM
Good.

Maybe I won't arrange one, because apparently you had that quite recently and Jirpo did the last one, so it should be OK to him.

But if there is much interest, maybe it'll get done.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 13, 2012, 04:53:54 PM
Well here's a healthy dose of depressing. 

Where the Wild Wind Blows was loosely based on a a graphic novel, later turned animated movie, called When the Wind Blows.  Here it is.  It's fairly different from Ari's interpretation, but it's clearly what gave him the idea in the first place.  Strangely, his version is actually less depressing.

On a side note, nobody does black comedy like the English.  The dialog is actually pretty damned funny, which given how likeable the characters are and with the foreknowledge of their hellish impending deaths, is fairly remarkable. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9aHT-IlkHo&feature=related
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on April 13, 2012, 05:04:41 PM
Yeah, I knew the story of that, Maiden's is a little different though.

I'd definitely be down for another Maiden survivor.

I enjoyed the concert but I haven't watched the doco yet.  The band play alright, but seem pretty loose and sloppy IMO.  Janick although plays the best I've ever seen him play on film.  His work on The Talisman is amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 14, 2012, 11:31:35 AM
I kind of figured most people here were aware of the movie's existence.  I posted the link figuring that few if any have actually seen the thing.  And god damn is it grim.



Before I die I'm going to see Maiden in South America.  I've been in a few 50k+ crowds, and it's a hoot, but never anything like what those crazy bastards get up to.  Unfortunately, I don't have much of a desire to see SA itself, but I suppose I can find enough things to make the trip worthwhile.  Maybe catch a few shows on the tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 14, 2012, 11:37:44 AM
Bart, thanks for the link. Not sure when I'll ever get a chance to watch it, but if I do, now I know where to find it.

Your dream of seeing Maiden in SA is nice. I almost went to Donnington in 92. Even went so far as met a travel agent. I don't remember why we didn't go through with it, but I definitely regret it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on April 15, 2012, 03:01:46 AM
I may be up for running another survivor :) I'll have a think about it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on April 15, 2012, 06:25:24 AM
I may be up for running another survivor :) I'll have a think about it.

Nice!

The Apparition wins.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on April 15, 2012, 07:28:23 AM
Hey, here is Rush song of the day-club and was short-lived Metallica song of the day-club. How about Iron Maiden song of the day-club?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: adace on April 23, 2012, 01:28:04 PM
This guy sounds an awful lot like Bruce. Fantastic cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nax6uNT9wfk&feature=plcp&context=C4118cefVDvjVQa1PpcFNrvTbMnjXoWQ7Koc4Rv6JuUgT7Mq78lD8%3D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nax6uNT9wfk&feature=plcp&context=C4118cefVDvjVQa1PpcFNrvTbMnjXoWQ7Koc4Rv6JuUgT7Mq78lD8%3D)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 07, 2012, 07:04:01 PM
 https://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=173127  (https://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=173127)

Adrian Smith mentions a possibility of writing shorter songs for the next album. Awesome to hear anything about a possible next album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on May 07, 2012, 07:57:45 PM
Yup the short songs thing has been mentioned quite a few times since TFF was released. I hope it doesn't happen though, I think it would be too forced, and I don't want another No Prayer/Fear of the Dark.   :|
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on May 07, 2012, 10:59:48 PM
They should make an album with 8-10 songs with 45-60 minutes length. And only one over 8 minutes long song. And no more than one song with three minutes clean intro  :P.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on May 08, 2012, 01:56:39 AM
I much prefer the proggy stuff... its been better than their shorter songs of late.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on May 08, 2012, 02:00:52 AM
I much prefer the proggy stuff... its been better than their shorter songs of late.

Virtual XI has been their last album that I like a lot.

But yes, Gates of Tomorrow, The Mercenary and The Pilgrim aren't anything special. Though I don't like songs, where three riffs are played over and over again for 8 minutes. It's not prog! I like their REAL progy stuff, like Sign of the Cross, To Tame a Land and Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on May 08, 2012, 03:21:37 AM
I love VXI, but BNW, AMOLAD and TFF are my top 3 maiden albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on May 08, 2012, 03:24:21 AM
I thought most fans liked the post-reunion albums. Brave New World is often praised, A Matter of Life and Death is also an album I've heard only positive things about. Dance of Death is an album I like, though I know some don't, and I guess people are a bit divided on TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on May 08, 2012, 03:25:38 AM
Yeah, DoD is one of their worst IMO, quite a few bad songs and only a couple of crackers (Paschendale, Rainmaker)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 08, 2012, 03:38:41 AM
I'm one of those who doesn't care too much about their post-reunion albums. They all have some good songs, but I very rarely listen to the albums. I prefer their classic stuff, and I would like to hear an album with shorter songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on May 08, 2012, 03:49:24 AM
Yeah, DoD is one of their worst IMO, quite a few bad songs and only a couple of crackers (Paschendale, Rainmaker)

I like DoD quite a lot actually, compared to how much others seem to care for it. One of the reasons might be that I spent a week at a friends house during the summer a few years ago, and I have very fond memories of gaming and listening to DoD, so every time I hear songs from it, I think about that happy week. :P
Gates of Tomorrow is quite a catchy tune that most people seem to hate, I think it's quite cool. But in terms of best songs, I'd say the title-track and Paschendale takes it. Journeyman is quite nice as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on May 08, 2012, 03:55:33 AM
I thought most fans liked the post-reunion albums. Brave New World is often praised, A Matter of Life and Death is also an album I've heard only positive things about. Dance of Death is an album I like, though I know some don't, and I guess people are a bit divided on TFF.

I like every Iron Maiden album. I just like some more than the others.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on May 08, 2012, 02:04:09 PM
I much prefer the proggy stuff... its been better than their shorter songs of late.

Virtual XI has been their last album that I like a lot.

But yes, Gates of Tomorrow, The Mercenary and The Pilgrim aren't anything special. Though I don't like songs, where three riffs are played over and over again for 8 minutes. It's not prog! I like their REAL progy stuff, like Sign of the Cross, To Tame a Land and Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.).

It's not prog......... so?

I wouldn't call any Maiden album prog in the first place anyways.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on May 08, 2012, 05:29:15 PM
Yeah me neither.
Yeah, DoD is one of their worst IMO, quite a few bad songs and only a couple of crackers (Paschendale, Rainmaker)

I like DoD quite a lot actually, compared to how much others seem to care for it. One of the reasons might be that I spent a week at a friends house during the summer a few years ago, and I have very fond memories of gaming and listening to DoD, so every time I hear songs from it, I think about that happy week. :P
Gates of Tomorrow is quite a catchy tune that most people seem to hate, I think it's quite cool. But in terms of best songs, I'd say the title-track and Paschendale takes it. Journeyman is quite nice as well.
Yeah Journeyman is a pretty good tune too. Gates of Tomorrow though.... ughh :p
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on May 08, 2012, 06:19:29 PM
I much prefer the proggy stuff... its been better than their shorter songs of late.

Virtual XI has been their last album that I like a lot.

But yes, Gates of Tomorrow, The Mercenary and The Pilgrim aren't anything special. Though I don't like songs, where three riffs are played over and over again for 8 minutes. It's not prog! I like their REAL progy stuff, like Sign of the Cross, To Tame a Land and Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.).

It's not prog......... so?

I wouldn't call any Maiden album prog in the first place anyways.
Maiden has approached prog several times. They got closest with Seventh Son before the reunion, and from BNW onward they've definitely been prog-tinged metal (though I don't know if I'd call them prog metal per se).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 08, 2012, 07:25:07 PM
I wouldn't call Maiden prog in the slightest.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on May 08, 2012, 07:54:56 PM
Neither would I. It takes a lot more than throwing some keyboards into the background and writing some long songs before you could label them as progressive. More experimental than your average metal band, certainly, but not full blown prog.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on May 09, 2012, 01:52:40 AM
I much prefer the proggy stuff... its been better than their shorter songs of late.

Virtual XI has been their last album that I like a lot.

But yes, Gates of Tomorrow, The Mercenary and The Pilgrim aren't anything special. Though I don't like songs, where three riffs are played over and over again for 8 minutes. It's not prog! I like their REAL progy stuff, like Sign of the Cross, To Tame a Land and Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.).

It's not prog......... so?

I wouldn't call any Maiden album prog in the first place anyways.

They aren't prog. They have proggy songs, but not real prog.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on May 09, 2012, 05:24:23 AM
I don't think Maiden qualifies as prog either, but a song like "The Legacy" for example feels like it might be influenced by some prog. And yeah, I don't think a song qualifies as prog just because it's long, Maiden is still very typical Heavy Metal for me, even if they have made longer songs on the last few albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 09, 2012, 10:06:01 AM
I'M definitely are not a program band, but I think its safe to say they've always had some prog influence and have gotten proggie with age.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 09, 2012, 02:29:12 PM
I'M definitely are not a program band, but I think its safe to say they've always had some prog influence and have gotten proggie with age.

Program band?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 09, 2012, 05:40:47 PM
I'M definitely are not a program band, but I think its safe to say they've always had some prog influence and have gotten proggie with age.

Program band?

My spell check did that. I caught it the second time I typed prog. I'm still not used to this phone.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 10, 2012, 07:46:32 AM
 :lol No worries!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 16, 2012, 09:54:11 PM
I bought Flight 666 today. What a great film.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 17, 2012, 09:41:04 AM
I bought Flight 666 today. What a great film.

Yup and a nice "concert" as well. One of the best music DVD/blue rays one can by considering the price per overall product.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 17, 2012, 10:02:23 AM
Flight 666 is awesome. It's great for people that aren't into Maiden. I've recommended it to many non fans who were very impressed.

The documentary on En Vivo is just as good, too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 17, 2012, 04:08:19 PM
Does Bruce always wear that ridiculous mask when they play Powerslave? :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on May 19, 2012, 01:25:24 PM
Maiden releases a song pack to Rock Band.

https://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=174183

* "Phantom of the Opera"
* "The Prisoner"
* "Flight of Icarus"
* "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
* "Infinite Dreams"
* "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son"

They're maybe playing the fucking Maiden England! (+Fear of the Dark, Brave New World, Dance of Death, El Dorado, When the Wild Wind Blows  :\)

Flight of Icarus is played the last time live in 1986!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on May 19, 2012, 02:00:41 PM
I hope this means we're getting The Prisoner and Flight of Icarus on the next tour. If that's the case, I couldn't be happier.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 19, 2012, 11:30:49 PM
So, turns out I'm going to the Coheed/Maiden tour after all. I thought it wasn't gonna happen but my friend just told me he wants to go. Fuck yeah.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 20, 2012, 12:31:41 AM
Does Bruce always wear that ridiculous mask when they play Powerslave? :lol
Well this is only the second tour they've played it, but yes.  I think I actually saw on one of the documentaries that he picked it up at a sex shop.  Not sure what the connection is to Powerslave.  He probably just thinks it looks cool. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 20, 2012, 02:51:07 PM
Not true. They played power slave on the 99 tour when Bruce and Adrian rejoined. I don't know if he wore the mask then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on May 20, 2012, 02:59:05 PM
I don't know what is confirmed since I haven't followed closely, but if they do go out on a "Maiden England 2.0"-tour, they really should skip out on a few songs they've been playing over and over the last 10 years.
Yeah I know people will scream "CLASSICS!" but this is Maiden we're talking about. Even if they don't play Run to the Hills, Number of the Beast, Fear of the Dark or Hallowed Be Thy Name, there are still plenty of golden songs to choose from. I don't think people will be disappointed if they bring out something unexpected instead of those songs. The Prisoner, Children of the Damned, Flight of Icarus (which is considered a classic by itself), To Tame a Land, or anything.

I know fans want to hear a few "classics", but my point is that Maiden has such a solid discography (especially the classics) and they could fill out those songs they always play with something just as good.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 20, 2012, 03:40:03 PM
Not true. They played power slave on the 99 tour when Bruce and Adrian rejoined. I don't know if he wore the mask then.

That '99 version is probably my fav version of the song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 20, 2012, 03:43:29 PM
I wish they'd do that but considering this is a NA tour, I don't expect them to not play the classics. I think the only gems will be seventh son and infinite dreams. I think the rest of the set will be classics and songs they did from somewhere back in time tour. I hope I'm wrong
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 20, 2012, 03:50:19 PM
Ed Hunter tour.  Forgot all about that.  Awesome show.  They were still reeling from the Blaze years, so they played a 3500 seat venue here.  Fantastic setlist.

And yes, he wore the mask.


I wish they'd do that but considering this is a NA tour, I don't expect them to not play the classics. I think the only gems will be seventh son and infinite dreams. I think the rest of the set will be classics and songs they did from somewhere back in time tour. I hope I'm wrong
They're billing this as one of their historic tours, and even in NA they were still pretty faithful to the original tours on those things.  I'm guessing they replace Still Life with one of the staples, and probably add 1 or 2 more.  They'll still lean heavily on SIT/SSoaSS, just as they did in '89.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 20, 2012, 05:55:40 PM
The Ed Hunter tour was one of my favorite Maiden tours!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on May 20, 2012, 06:17:13 PM
Dear god, I hope they play Still Life.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 20, 2012, 06:45:13 PM
Dear god, I hope they play Still Life.
As do I,  but I'm guessing that's what get's whacked in favor of FotD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 20, 2012, 07:41:24 PM
Maiden could learn a thing or two from the Ed Hunter tour setlist, what a set!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 20, 2012, 08:11:28 PM
Maiden could learn a thing or two from the Ed Hunter tour setlist, what a set!!

I'm pretty sure on one or two shows they played stranger in a strange land too on that tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 20, 2012, 08:36:04 PM
That's right, they did too.  Damn, that's fine.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on May 20, 2012, 08:50:38 PM
They played it until H had to leave the tour. They never brought it back after he came back.  :sadpanda:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 20, 2012, 08:53:25 PM
I didn't realise he had to leave the tour, what was the reason behind that?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on May 20, 2012, 08:55:04 PM
His father died. I don't remember exactly how many dates he missed, or how long into the tour it was though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 20, 2012, 08:57:40 PM
Shit, that sucks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 21, 2012, 05:44:51 AM
The Ed Hunter Tour was my first time seeing IM! Man the return of Bruce......i remember that as yesterday! Good memories!! :)

Edit: And Adrian of course!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 21, 2012, 06:05:40 AM
Unfortunately Boston was one of the shows Adrian missed. What was great about the EH tour was that it was small theaters that they were playing, the Orpheum here.
This was our setlist:
Aces High
Wrathchild
The Trooper
2 Minutes To Midnight
The Clansman
Wasted Years
Kilers
Futureal
Man On The Edge
Powerslave
Phantom Of The Opera
The Evil That Men Do
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills

This was probably the hottest show I've ever been to. It was July and the AC was not working in the Orpheum. No ventilation at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on May 21, 2012, 06:34:17 AM
The Final Frontier is still amazing! Probably my second fave Maiden album after its predecessor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 21, 2012, 07:14:20 AM
Unfortunately Boston was one of the shows Adrian missed. What was great about the EH tour was that it was small theaters that they were playing, the Orpheum here.
This was our setlist:
Aces High
Wrathchild
The Trooper
2 Minutes To Midnight
The Clansman
Wasted Years
Kilers
Futureal
Man On The Edge
Powerslave
Phantom Of The Opera
The Evil That Men Do
Fear Of The Dark
Iron Maiden
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills

This was probably the hottest show I've ever been to. It was July and the AC was not working in the Orpheum. No ventilation at all.

What makes this set so good is that it has songs from all over. Great variety plus it still has the classics.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on May 21, 2012, 07:18:42 AM
I'd pay for that show just to hear Bruce sing Futureal and Man on the edge.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on May 21, 2012, 08:10:20 AM
I'd pay for that show just to hear Bruce sing Futureal and Man on the edge.  :metal

They should bring back some Blaze era songs, even Bruce doesn't sing them as well as Blaze, they're still good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 21, 2012, 08:12:02 AM
Future al live with Bruce is on eddies archive and its pretty sweet. I think its better suited for blazes voice but Bruce does it well. I don't know where I got it, but I have man on the edge with Bruce as well. I also got aces high and power slave from somewhere I can't remember. Also wasted years was on eddies archive as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 21, 2012, 08:30:47 AM
What was great about the EH tour was that it was small theaters that they were playing, the Orpheum here.

snip

This was probably the hottest show I've ever been to. It was July and the AC was not working in the Orpheum. No ventilation at all.
Exactly the same with us.  Small venue and no AC. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 30, 2012, 05:05:38 PM
Bruce got himself a new job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JicKozYHj18&feature=player_embedded

I want his energy stored in a bottle!  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 30, 2012, 05:10:51 PM
It's so weird seeing him in a suit for some reason. :|
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on May 30, 2012, 06:10:58 PM
No idea what he's talking about (what exactly is Cardiff Aviation?) but the video was still cool to watch. Bruce is such an admirable guy; his careers are so varied, and yet he seems to have had great success. Cool stuff.

I think I might have a man-crush on him.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 30, 2012, 06:14:57 PM
I think I might have a man-crush on him.

Even with those teeth?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on May 30, 2012, 06:16:40 PM
ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE TEETH
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on May 30, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
hahahahaha that's gross but whatever rustles your jimmies
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 31, 2012, 08:34:01 AM
No idea what he's talking about (what exactly is Cardiff Aviation?) but the video was still cool to watch. Bruce is such an admirable guy; his careers are so varied, and yet he seems to have had great success. Cool stuff.

I think I might have a man-crush on him.

It's an aviation business (repairs, storage, building, etc) based about 20 miles from Cardiff in Wales. And literally just down the road from the small town where I grew up. Typical that the second I move away from there to the big city, the frontman from one of my all time favourite bands ever starts a business there. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Ugliest Unicorn on May 31, 2012, 09:09:16 AM
Bruce got himself a new job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JicKozYHj18&feature=player_embedded

I want his energy stored in a bottle!  ;D

Once I notice one 'Uhhh...' I can't help anticipate the next. Spoilt the video for myself.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 31, 2012, 09:24:22 AM
Yeah, I'm not entirely sure how that business model works out.  I gather that he's just leasing facilities to people.  So someone who owns a couple of bizjets would base out of his facilities, and they'd have access to everything required to operate as a shuttle service, including maintenance.  What I'm hazy on is whether or not he employs all of the tech guys that are required for such an operation.

Many moon ago, I worked in such a facility for a while and what I recall is that it takes a shitload of people, each with fairly specific skill sets to operate such a place.  Some on payroll and some contractors.  In such a setup, you're essentially just a repair shop; albeit one that can handle every aspect of the maintenance, such as painting and avionics.  Based on his marketing pitch, I suspect he's trying to bring in people for other services as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on May 31, 2012, 11:22:26 AM
Yeah, I'm not entirely sure how that business model works out.  I gather that he's just leasing facilities to people.  So someone who owns a couple of bizjets would base out of his facilities, and they'd have access to everything required to operate as a shuttle service, including maintenance.  What I'm hazy on is whether or not he employs all of the tech guys that are required for such an operation.

Many moon ago, I worked in such a facility for a while and what I recall is that it takes a shitload of people, each with fairly specific skill sets to operate such a place.  Some on payroll and some contractors.  In such a setup, you're essentially just a repair shop; albeit one that can handle every aspect of the maintenance, such as painting and avionics.  Based on his marketing pitch, I suspect he's trying to bring in people for other services as well.

Judging by local news, they are looking for a workforce there. They said it should create 1000 or more jobs locally, and as the hangers were just lying there after the MoD decided they didn't want them, I don't really see much downside if there's a demand for it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 31, 2012, 11:46:24 AM
Wow Bruce looks like he will be quite busy. Hope this isn't the beginning of the end of maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 31, 2012, 01:04:47 PM
Dunno if Bruce has any kids, but this is the sort of thing that people like to do to build a legacy for their children. 

It's also true that he's always had countless outside interests, and this doesn't seem any different.  He founded the fencing supply company ages ago.  My guess is that he sold it off once it was successful, and Cardiff might go the same way. 

Edit: at least one son, and he seems to have sold his interest in Duelist Fencing.  Apparently the quality tanked shortly thereafter and it's now kind of a joke.  Shame. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 12, 2012, 02:37:12 PM
I just saw Behind the Beast from En Vivo. It was really interesting to follow the crew and have a look at the logistic and administrative nightmare that goes along with a monster tour like that!

And it strikes me every time how freakin big this band is around the world!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 12, 2012, 03:00:13 PM
I just watched En Vivo and while I think that the performance is really good, I'm getting kinda annoyed that every Maiden live release features 2MTM, FotD, IM, NOTB and HBTN.

Don't get me wrong, they're great songs, but they don't need to be present on every. fucking. live. release. Anyone with me there?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 12, 2012, 03:41:55 PM
Their setlists are a major legit complaint, especially when it comes to the live albums. I mean on En Vivo, why include Blood Brothers and The Wicker Man when they are already represented on a live release, but not any AMOLAD tracks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 12, 2012, 04:40:44 PM
Dunno if Bruce has any kids, but this is the sort of thing that people like to do to build a legacy for their children. 

It's also true that he's always had countless outside interests, and this doesn't seem any different.  He founded the fencing supply company ages ago.  My guess is that he sold it off once it was successful, and Cardiff might go the same way. 

Edit: at least one son, and he seems to have sold his interest in Duelist Fencing.  Apparently the quality tanked shortly thereafter and it's now kind of a joke.  Shame.

He has two kids I think.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 12, 2012, 04:47:50 PM
Dunno if Bruce has any kids, but this is the sort of thing that people like to do to build a legacy for their children. 

It's also true that he's always had countless outside interests, and this doesn't seem any different.  He founded the fencing supply company ages ago.  My guess is that he sold it off once it was successful, and Cardiff might go the same way. 

Edit: at least one son, and he seems to have sold his interest in Duelist Fencing.  Apparently the quality tanked shortly thereafter and it's now kind of a joke.  Shame.

He has two kids I think.
One is of course Austin Dickinson from Rise to Remain!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 12, 2012, 05:16:50 PM
Their setlists are a major legit complaint, especially when it comes to the live albums. I mean on En Vivo, why include Blood Brothers and The Wicker Man when they are already represented on a live release, but not any AMOLAD tracks.

This is a really good observation.  I was looking forward to a DVD of the AMOLAD where they performed the full album live, yet it never happened, and now you are right, we get more versions of songs that were on RIR.  Plus they performed Dance of Death when we got that on the DOTR DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 12, 2012, 05:30:19 PM
They don't base their setlists on what they want on an upcoming DVD.  They don't mix their sets up and they always play songs that Arry thinks are staples, so we're pretty much stuck with FotD and IM.  The problem here is that they didn't release a DVD for the MoLaD tour, not what they did for TFF DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 12, 2012, 06:53:25 PM
As a Lurker and occasional poster on the IM fanclub messageboardi can say that the fan base as a whole is not happy that nothing from amolad has made it to a DVD. However there has always been a big rumor that they recorded the donibgton showfor DVD but never released it. I'm pretty sure Kevin Shirley even mixed it. That donning ton show was after the tour where they played all of amolad, they played half of it and half of TNOtb.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on June 12, 2012, 08:04:40 PM
Not a rumor, it was recorded and mixed. There have been rumors as to why it hasn't been released. One being all of the flags blocking the view of the stage.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on June 12, 2012, 08:10:27 PM
AMoLaD is an album whose songs need to be played live more. I want to hear Longest Day, and The Legacy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 12, 2012, 08:28:23 PM
Not a rumor, it was recorded and mixed. There have been rumors as to why it hasn't been released. One being all of the flags blocking the view of the stage.
Watched a bit of it on YT and the flags weren't as much of a problem as Bruce's voice was.  I'm sure part of it was just the soundboard quality, but he didn't sound like his normal powerful self. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 12, 2012, 08:56:44 PM
Not a rumor, it was recorded and mixed. There have been rumors as to why it hasn't been released. One being all of the flags blocking the view of the stage.
Watched a bit of it on YT and the flags weren't as much of a problem as Bruce's voice was.  I'm sure part of it was just the soundboard quality, but he didn't sound like his normal powerful self.

I also believe they didnt release it due to a performance not up to thier standard. I like to think they are just holding this in thier back pocket for when they retire to keep some cash flow.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 12, 2012, 10:33:54 PM
Not a rumor, it was recorded and mixed. There have been rumors as to why it hasn't been released. One being all of the flags blocking the view of the stage.
Watched a bit of it on YT and the flags weren't as much of a problem as Bruce's voice was.  I'm sure part of it was just the soundboard quality, but he didn't sound like his normal powerful self.

I also believe they didnt release it due to a performance not up to thier standard. I like to think they are just holding this in thier back pocket for when they retire to keep some cash flow.
They're right, it's not. 

As for cash flow, none of those guys have any problem at all in that regard. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 13, 2012, 03:58:54 AM
Not a rumor, it was recorded and mixed. There have been rumors as to why it hasn't been released. One being all of the flags blocking the view of the stage.
Watched a bit of it on YT and the flags weren't as much of a problem as Bruce's voice was.  I'm sure part of it was just the soundboard quality, but he didn't sound like his normal powerful self. 

Maybe he got winded from this ;) :
https://youtu.be/BmuYuF-KVY8?t=1m52s (https://youtu.be/BmuYuF-KVY8?t=1m52s)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 13, 2012, 04:01:19 AM
I'm checking out the full concert right now as I have never seen it.  Bruce seems okay so far, it's 'Arry during Different World which is a worry.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on June 17, 2012, 12:38:11 PM
I've listened to most of the bootlegs from that tour, and Donington was definitely the worst performance I heard.

People should download the soundboard bootleg from one of the Stockholm shows, though.  They were cracking there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 18, 2012, 08:39:03 AM
Dunno if Bruce has any kids, but this is the sort of thing that people like to do to build a legacy for their children. 

It's also true that he's always had countless outside interests, and this doesn't seem any different.  He founded the fencing supply company ages ago.  My guess is that he sold it off once it was successful, and Cardiff might go the same way. 

Edit: at least one son, and he seems to have sold his interest in Duelist Fencing.  Apparently the quality tanked shortly thereafter and it's now kind of a joke.  Shame.
I think they failed to diversify out of 6x4 panelling and that's what killed it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: AndyDT on June 18, 2012, 08:41:52 AM
Bruce got himself a new job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JicKozYHj18&feature=player_embedded

I want his energy stored in a bottle!  ;D
Looks like the Man of Sorrows video in a suit!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 19, 2012, 06:58:32 AM
The new Maiden United album "Across The Seventh Sea" to be released in September:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M02A-5HcvYE&feature=player_embedded

I thought they did a pretty good job with the piece of mind album, the songs really worked well in that style so it should be interesting (or terrifying) to see what they do with the mighty 7th one!  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 19, 2012, 04:27:28 PM
I thought what Damian did with the songs was incredible.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 11:14:46 AM
So tomorrow starts the Maiden England World Tour!!!  :metal

Any thoughts?

To me it´s awesome and that Maiden actually do this kind of rerun of classic tours is just fuckin :hefdaddy. To be able to witness all does magic moments that you have seen at home countless of times live again is a fans wet dream! Big ups to Maiden for doing that!
Sadly for me i have to wait until 2013 for the european leg of the tour!  :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 20, 2012, 12:26:53 PM
Holy moly, I didn't even hear anything about that! Is that a revival of what they did during the Seventh Son tour? Because that would be awesome - it's my second favourite Maiden record, with Moonchild probably being the greatest opener that Maiden has ever written.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 12:34:23 PM
Ohh yes that is exactly right!! And i´m so with you...7th son is my favourite Maiden album so it´s gonna be epic!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden_England_World_Tour  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 20, 2012, 12:43:58 PM
They are playing SSoaSS and The Prisoner, aka two of the best Maiden tunes ever?  :omg:

Are they coming to Germany? If not, an inanimate object is about to get destroyed. Brutally.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 20, 2012, 12:46:36 PM
They are playing SSoaSS and The Prisoner, aka two of the best Maiden tunes ever?  :omg:

Are they coming to Germany? If not, an inanimate object is about to get destroyed. Brutally.

It's a North American Tour with no plans to bring it to Europe yet. I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually do, however. This is basically Somewhere Back in Time 2.0, and that was a pretty extensive world tour.

Anyway, that's great to hear about Seventh Son and The Prisoner. Still have my fingers crossed for Still Life - if the setlist too closely resembles that for Somewhere Back in Time, I won't be happy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 20, 2012, 12:51:16 PM
I don't really care. As long as they don't play Heaven Can Wait and Can I Play With Madness?, I'm fine.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 12:54:18 PM
They are playing SSoaSS and The Prisoner, aka two of the best Maiden tunes ever?  :omg:

Are they coming to Germany? If not, an inanimate object is about to get destroyed. Brutally.

It's a North American Tour with no plans to bring it to Europe yet. I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually do, however. This is basically Somewhere Back in Time 2.0, and that was a pretty extensive world tour.

Anyway, that's great to hear about Seventh Son and The Prisoner. Still have my fingers crossed for Still Life - if the setlist too closely resembles that for Somewhere Back in Time, I won't be happy.
Well it´s not really SBIT part 2, this is a revival of the 7th son tour and most of the tracks from that album will be played including the title track!  :metal

Yeah they will and i think the announcement will come in August-September this year with the first european dates in the beginning of 2013!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 20, 2012, 12:57:46 PM
I really hope that I get to see them. I was soooo pissed that I missed TFF tour, with DT opening them for them, but I was Iceland while they were in Germany (go figure!).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 12:59:21 PM
(https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/eddie.gif) (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/edhorns.gif)I'm seeing them Tuesday in Mansfield, MA (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/edhorns.gif) (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/eddie.gif)


Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 01:03:09 PM
Wait a minute, they're playing most of the 7th Son album? 

MY FAVORITE MAIDEN ALBUM?  (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/wow.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 01:12:37 PM
Wait a minute, they're playing most of the 7th Son album? 

MY FAVORITE MAIDEN ALBUM?  (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/wow.gif)

Quote from: Adrian Smith
We will probably play most of the Seventh Son of a Seventh son album - Interview from That Metal Show
:)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2012, 01:18:54 PM
(https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/eddie.gif) (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/edhorns.gif)I'm seeing them Tuesday in Mansfield, MA (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/edhorns.gif) (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/eddie.gif)

Me too!!!


After tomorrow night's show, can someone PM me the encore ONLY?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 01:21:18 PM
Wait a minute, they're playing most of the 7th Son album? 

MY FAVORITE MAIDEN ALBUM?  (https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/wow.gif)

Quote from: Adrian Smith
We will probably play most of the Seventh Son of a Seventh son album - Interview from That Metal Show
:)

This calls for a dancing banana with my head on it!

(https://www.kirksnosehair.com/Portals/0/images/smilies/knh.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 20, 2012, 01:22:20 PM
Well it´s not really SBIT part 2, this is a revival of the 7th son tour and most of the tracks from that album will be played including the title track!  :metal

The last few tours have already featured a handsome portion of Seventh Son; I basically look at it the same way I look at Rush's Time Machine Tour, as The Camera Eye was exciting and all, but we'd already heard a major portion of the album in recent tours, so it really wasn't that big a deal. What I'm looking forward to is the deep cuts.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2012, 01:24:39 PM
Meh, this is the very reason I almost decided not to go to this tour. SiT is much more deserving of the deep cuts being played. I'll set aside for a moment my personal bias of of SiT being the much better album, but Maiden recently did Moonchild and Clairvoyant, along with regulars Can I Play (ugh) and Evil. All that has ever gotten play from SiT in years is Wasted Years and Heaven Can Wait, and if I see this tour and that's still all the play from that album I'm going to fucking rage.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 01:28:09 PM
Having seen Iron Maiden more times than any other band ( I think this will be my 19th or 20th Maiden show) I'm at the point now where I don't really care what they play any more.

But I would LOVE to hear them do something like "Deja Vu" or "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner"  or "Alexander the Great"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 20, 2012, 01:33:06 PM
But I would LOVE to hear them do something like "Deja Vu" or "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner"  or "Alexander the Great"

Unlikely. I don't know if any of these have ever been played live.

It's pretty funny how little of SiT was played even on the corresponding world tour. Anyway, I'm not a huge fan of the album, so I'd be fine if they just brought back CSiT and focused on the more interesting and obscure pieces of the first five albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 01:37:49 PM
Well it´s not really SBIT part 2, this is a revival of the 7th son tour and most of the tracks from that album will be played including the title track!  :metal

The last few tours have already featured a handsome portion of Seventh Son; I basically look at it the same way I look at Rush's Time Machine Tour, as The Camera Eye was exciting and all, but we'd already heard a major portion of the album in recent tours, so it really wasn't that big a deal. What I'm looking forward to is the deep cuts.
I agree that most songs been played live so i´m getting my fingers crossed for these:

Infinite Dreams
The Prophecy
SSoaSS
Only the good die young (This ones a killer and as far as i know it has never been played live?)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2012, 01:40:08 PM
I truly hope they don't play the title track. One of the most overrated in Maiden's catalog.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 01:41:30 PM
I truly hope they don't play the title track. One of the most overrated in Maiden's catalog.
>:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 01:41:45 PM
According to their website (https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-2012-north-american-tour-based-on-1988-seventh-son-trek/) they're going to play 3/4 of these:

Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
The Prisoner
Still Life
Die With Your Boots On
Infinite Dreams
Killers
Can I Play With Madness
Heaven Can Wait
Wasted Years
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden

I'm cool with that set list. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
I truly hope they don't play I'm really looking forward to the title track. One of the most overunderrated in Maiden's catalog.

FTFY  ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 01:45:00 PM
I truly hope they don't play I'm really looking forward to the title track. One of the most overunderrated in Maiden's catalog.

FTFY  ;)
Much better!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 20, 2012, 01:45:13 PM
"Overrated"? I don't get that at all. It's not a well-known track, for one, and even among hardcore fans it isn't brought up too often.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 20, 2012, 01:48:36 PM
According to their website (https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-2012-north-american-tour-based-on-1988-seventh-son-trek/) they're going to play 3/4 of these:

Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
The Prisoner
Still Life
Die With Your Boots On
Infinite Dreams
Killers
Can I Play With Madness
Heaven Can Wait
Wasted Years
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden

I'm cool with that set list.

Well, 3/4 of this would be 11 songs, which would make the following the best possible outcome:

Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
The Prisoner
Still Life
Infinite Dreams
Killers
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden

That'd be really cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2012, 01:51:51 PM
I truly hope they don't play the title track. One of the most overrated in Maiden's catalog.
Never crazy about it back in day, but it has aged quite nicely.
Having seen Iron Maiden more times than any other band ( I think this will be my 19th or 20th Maiden show)
I didn't realize you were such a big Maiden fan.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2012, 01:53:35 PM
According to their website (https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-2012-north-american-tour-based-on-1988-seventh-son-trek/) they're going to play 3/4 of these:

Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
The Prisoner
Still Life
Die With Your Boots On
Infinite Dreams
Killers
Can I Play With Madness
Heaven Can Wait
Wasted Years
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden

I'm cool with that set list. 

Here's the reason I'm not getting excited about this... 3/4ths would mean they are cutting 4 songs, and while this could be amazing and they could play...

Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
The Prisoner
Still Life
Die With Your Boots On
Infinite Dreams
Killers
Wasted Years
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
Hallowed Be Thy Name

Chances are they will play...

Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
Infinite Dreams
Can I Play With Madness
Heaven Can Wait
Wasted Years
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden

Pretty much cutting out anything special and playing a lot of the crap we've seen again and again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 20, 2012, 01:56:26 PM
According to their website (https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-2012-north-american-tour-based-on-1988-seventh-son-trek/) they're going to play 3/4 of these:

Unless I'm missing something, the website says 2/3, not 3/4 (also keeping in mind that the fractions were an offhand estimation by Bruce and not an actual formula for generating this year's setlist).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2012, 01:59:08 PM
In either case, they are going to cut the amazing songs they haven't played in awhile so they can keep playing okay songs they've done plenty.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2012, 02:00:07 PM
Nick, sadly I agree with you. Don't forget Fear Of The Dark is a lock too. And they better. Of play Wrathchild!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 02:07:28 PM
According to their website (https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-2012-north-american-tour-based-on-1988-seventh-son-trek/) they're going to play 3/4 of these:

Unless I'm missing something, the website says 2/3, not 3/4 (also keeping in mind that the fractions were an offhand estimation by Bruce and not an actual formula for generating this year's setlist).

Yeah, you're right, but it's still a good group of songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 02:09:32 PM
I guess I've seen them too many times, because I'm really kind of apathetic about the set list.  It's Iron Maiden. 

I is fanboy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2012, 02:12:37 PM
It's one of those things where I'll go, I'll enjoy the hell out of it, but after I'll reflect knowing how much better it still could have been.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 20, 2012, 02:24:14 PM
I understand.  I have actually felt the same way about the last couple of Dream Theater shows I've seen. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 02:27:31 PM
I is fanboy
Me guilty too!  :-[
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 20, 2012, 04:04:49 PM
Tour teaser video! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151082176853714

Unfortunately no new information: the set will be based off the '86-'88 era, they'll play most of Seventh Son including the title track, The Prisoner is confirmed, etc, but it's nifty to hear them rehearsing a few of the songs. Also, unless my ears deceive me, I also hear Running Free, which is basically a confirmation that it'll be played on the tour (nothing special really, but there you go).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on June 20, 2012, 04:13:41 PM
Seriously guys... this is gonna be my first Maiden show and I'm PUMPED!!!! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2012, 04:16:00 PM
Hopefully they bring back Still Life, Killers and Die With Your Boots On
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 20, 2012, 04:34:30 PM
Hopefully they bring back Still Life, Killers and Die With Your Boots On
I'm with Nick on this one.  I figure those are the three they'll cut to add FotD, Wrathchild and Heaven can Wait.  They've certainly surprised me before, but I figure this one will be more greatest hits than history revisited. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 20, 2012, 04:51:29 PM
Seriously guys... this is gonna be my first Maiden show and I'm PUMPED!!!! :metal
Good for you man, i hope you have a great time! :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 20, 2012, 08:44:20 PM
Hopefully they bring back Still Life, Killers and Die With Your Boots On
I'm with Nick on this one.  I figure those are the three they'll cut to add FotD, Wrathchild and Heaven can Wait.  They've certainly surprised me before, but I figure this one will be more greatest hits than history revisited.

You're probably right, but hopefully there are one or two more surprises.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sfam2112 on June 20, 2012, 09:44:56 PM
I'll be there tomorrow night. My first Maiden show.  :metal :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 21, 2012, 04:31:47 AM
Oh my God, they're actually playing The Prisoner! Is that a great news or what? :metal

I can't wait to see them next year...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 21, 2012, 06:49:08 AM
Running Free? Oh brother..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RobD on June 21, 2012, 09:10:52 AM
I really hope some UK dates get announced later. I saw the Somewhere Back in Time Tour and really want to see this one! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 21, 2012, 10:04:39 AM
Running Free? Oh brother..

I gotta agree... they played it last tour. I hope that was just them playing around (in the video Bruce is clearly playing around while singing this) and that they won't play it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 21, 2012, 01:05:18 PM
Running Free? Oh brother..

I gotta agree... they played it last tour. I hope that was just them playing around (in the video Bruce is clearly playing around while singing this) and that they won't play it.

I don't know, I'm okay with them playing it. It's a really tiny song, so they've still got plenty of room for exciting stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 21, 2012, 01:25:08 PM
They've got a long and deep catalog.  No way they can please everyone.  I'm just happy they're still doing these big tours.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 21, 2012, 01:32:48 PM
Running Free? Oh brother..

I gotta agree... they played it last tour. I hope that was just them playing around (in the video Bruce is clearly playing around while singing this) and that they won't play it.

I don't know, I'm okay with them playing it. It's a really tiny song, so they've still got plenty of room for exciting stuff.

When was the last time they played it as is? They usually add a long bass/drums and Bruce talking to it for an extra 3 or so minutes. Maybe if they play it this tour they will keep it to its original.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 21, 2012, 01:37:35 PM
Certain tracks are what I call "bathroom break tracks"
 :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 21, 2012, 08:01:11 PM
13 songs in tonight and the supposed "leaked" setlist has been right on.

A guy at MaidenFans just posted these pics from tonight's show.
(https://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg738/scaled.php?tn=0&server=738&filename=2teill.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640)

(https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246532_450818018271199_1997488106_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 21, 2012, 08:32:13 PM
Is this the right setlist? https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/iron-maiden/2012/verizon-wireless-amphitheatre-charlotte-nc-6bdf1ea6.html

If so, Christ, this is even more boring than I could ever have dreamed. They took precisely zero risks.

I'm happy about Phantom of the Opera, though. I've never seen it live. Also I really dislike Afraid to Shoot Strangers. I don't even know why it's there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 21, 2012, 08:40:53 PM
Yeah, I'm not even sure why they're referring to this as the Maiden England show.  It's a pretty standard greatest hits set.  They're not even playing Infinite Dreams.  Still, it's Maiden and they'll put on a fine show.  Would have preferred the actual ME setlist, though.

Something I will point out is that Maiden often replaces a song from the early dates.  Wouldn't surprise me if AFTSS gets swapped out with something else.  Unfortunately it'll probably be HCW.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 21, 2012, 08:44:04 PM
Caved and looked, and I am kinda hating paperless ticketing at the moment, because I'd sell my ticket if I could.

Edit: First huge strike is, really, you couldn't fucking change out the horrendous live song Can I Play with Madness or the recently played Moonchild, Evil That Men Do, or Clairvoyant for Infinite Dreams, really?

And then of course there is only 1 song from SiT, and it's one of the two they always play, at least it's the good one and not the clear bottom feeder of the album.

Did I mention they are playing a bottom feeder with Can I Play with Madness?

And of course there is The Trooper, Run to the Hills, Number of the Beast, and Running Free, all of which need badly to be removed and replaced with things we haven't heard a billion times.

While Phantom, Afraid, and Prisoner are awesome, and having Seventh Son in is at least fresh, this is yet another case of Maiden playing it safe and playing a boring set when they could have used the opportunity to fucking blow real fans out of the water.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 21, 2012, 08:45:44 PM
Infinite Dreams

Yeah, this is another really confounding thing. Infinite Dreams would have been a great way to keep with the Seventh Son theme and to play a song we haven't heard in a while. MAIDEN WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 21, 2012, 08:47:25 PM
Caved and looked, and I am kinda hating paperless ticketing at the moment, because I'd sell my ticket if I could.
.
I wouldn't go that far.  It'll still be worth checking out, but it'll be worth less to me, though.  I was holding out for close seats, but now I'll probably lean toward cheap ones instead. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 21, 2012, 08:48:52 PM
Oh, shit.  I hit refresh and now the encore is up, and that salvages a great deal of it.  Still not what I was hoping for, but no longer the extreme disappointment that it was. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 21, 2012, 08:49:35 PM
Oh, shit.  I hit refresh and now the encore is up, and that salvages a great deal of it.  Still not what I was hoping for, but no longer the extreme disappointment that it was.

Really? It's just more of the same, isn't it?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 21, 2012, 08:52:11 PM
Oh, shit.  I hit refresh and now the encore is up, and that salvages a great deal of it.  Still not what I was hoping for, but no longer the extreme disappointment that it was.

Really? It's just more of the same, isn't it?
No.  Two of those three are songs I'm quite fond of, and good live songs to boot. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 21, 2012, 08:55:41 PM
So is that it? The severe lack of Hallowed confuses and infuriates me. [/Lrrr]

But seriously. I wouldn't care all that much if they had replaced those eight minutes with something good, but this setlist is somehow more generic than any Maiden setlist I've ever seen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 21, 2012, 09:16:20 PM
I don't generally bitch about setlists in specific terms.  I mainly just try to look at it as a breakdown of songs I hate, songs I'm indifferent to, and songs I really like, and either I like it or I don't.  Before it was something like 3/6/5, which for a band like Maiden is pretty weak.  Now it's more like 3/7/7 and I'm happier about it. 

I will say that it's nice they're getting CIPWM out of the way early.  After that it's a pretty decent run of non-weak material for a while. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 21, 2012, 09:19:17 PM
Out of curiosity and anger, I made this little chart. An X in each column indicates that it was played on at least one leg of the corresponding world tour. There's a lot of overlap, especially with the SBiT tour (which is to be expected). The only songs played tonight that haven't been played over the course of the last three tours are the few special ones that haven't been played for decades, which summarizes Maiden's approach to setlists pretty well.

(https://i.imgur.com/OzOD3.png)
 (https://i.imgur.com/hQZOh.png)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: countoftuscany42 on June 21, 2012, 11:09:09 PM
while i see the disappointment to some, but i dont mind since my first maiden show was on final frontier tour, when they barely played any hits.  i would have loved to see to tame a land, but i know im gonna love this show. i enjoy can i play with madness, so i dont mind this one
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on June 21, 2012, 11:43:56 PM
while i see the disappointment to some, but i dont mind since my first maiden show was on final frontier tour, when they barely played any hits.  i would have loved to see to tame a land, but i know im gonna love this show. i enjoy can i play with madness, so i dont mind this one
Yeah I'm gonna love this if they come to Aus!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on June 22, 2012, 01:09:58 AM
Had an amazing time tonight! Feel honored to have been able to attend such a great show and these guys are just on top of their game and more energetic than many of the younger bands I've seen. I understand some people's opinions on wanting to hear more deep cuts but I'm glad to have seen them play a number of their bigger songs as well as songs they haven't played since 88' etc. I'll probably be on this concert high for a while, I was thoroughly impressed! :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 22, 2012, 04:21:53 AM
Yeah that's a pretty standard IM setlist but atleast i get to hear these for the first time live:

The Prisoner  (I love Steve's bas lines in that song and that chorus is fantastic!)
Afraid To Shoot Strangers (I been dying to scream the "HI" thing live in that song since i first heard it in A Real Live Time back in the days!  :lol
SSoaSS No other words than: :hefdaddy

Had an amazing time tonight! Feel honored to have been able to attend such a great show and these guys are just on top of their game and more energetic than many of the younger bands I've seen. I understand some people's opinions on wanting to hear more deep cuts but I'm glad to have seen them play a number of their bigger songs as well as songs they haven't played since 88' etc. I'll probably be on this concert high for a while, I was thoroughly impressed! :birch:
Cool to hear bro!  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 22, 2012, 04:24:46 AM
You disappointed people gotta be kidding me, I'm just extatic about this set list. Moonchild, The Prisoner, Can I play with madness, Seventh son of a seventh son, The Clairvoyant, Afraid to shoot strangers, Phantom of the opera, Wasted years... And all those pictures I found are fantastic, I love the set, some of those drapes are gorgeous.

No risk? If not playing Hallowed isn't a risk, I don't know what is.

I just can't wait for 2013.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 22, 2012, 04:33:42 AM
I just can't wait for 2013.  :metal
:metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 22, 2012, 04:37:23 AM
No Killers, no Infinite Dreams, no Die With Your Boots on, no Still Life.  Good to see 7th Son, Prisoner and Phantom.  But why play Strangers?  Great song, but one of the actual songs from the 7th son tour could have been put in instead.  2 Minutes needs a rest too.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 22, 2012, 06:11:02 AM
That's... quite a good setlist. The only song that I'm really sad about not being on it is Killers. Afraid to Shoot Strangers may be from a different time, but it's an awesome song that deserved some stage time again really badly, so I'm cool with that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 22, 2012, 06:29:02 AM
The lack of Infinite Dreams is a travesty.
And I'm still upset about the lack of Caught Somewhere In Time on the SBiT tour.

And YES, CIPWM is a suckfest.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 22, 2012, 06:48:17 AM
That we can agree on. However, I don't find Infinite Dreams to be that exciting.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 22, 2012, 07:37:25 AM
I think that set list is fine.  Can't remember the last time I heard AFTSS  :eek

Plus Aces High!  Nice!  :metal

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on June 22, 2012, 10:03:51 AM
I am not as big of a fan of the SSoaSS album as lots of you, and due to diminished funds, decided to skip this tour after catching them on their last 2 stops here. Don’t feel too bad after seeing the setlist, but goddamn for not being able to see Phantom – that is my #1 Maiden song.  :sadpanda:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 22, 2012, 11:20:26 AM
I just watched a video on IM's Facebook page featuring this tour's Eddies. Wow, man. There are a lot and they are spectacular. I'm almost willing to set aside my qualms with the setlist to get excited about the stage show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 22, 2012, 03:34:59 PM
I think that set list is fine.  Can't remember the last time I heard AFTSS  :eek

It hasn't been performed since Blaze was in the band.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 22, 2012, 03:36:59 PM
Speaking of Blaze, I'd really like them to perform Sign of the Cross once again. I really like the atmospheric use of the choir at the beginning.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 22, 2012, 03:45:50 PM
It's probably my all time fav Maiden song.  They should perform it, but IMO Bruce doesn't do it justice.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 22, 2012, 03:48:21 PM
Well, to my eternal shame, I don't have the Bayley albums, so I have to check that out again, as it's been a while since I last heard it.

I'll get back to you with this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on June 22, 2012, 04:47:14 PM
It's probably my all time fav Maiden song.  They should perform it, but IMO Bruce doesn't do it justice.
heh, I think Bruce slays it live. Rock in Rio is my favorite version of that song, easily.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on June 22, 2012, 10:07:53 PM
Curious to know if anyone here is an Iron Maiden fan club member. Does anyone know if the fan club gets access to photos from the shows? I'm dying to see photos and videos from the show last night but they only have a few on their site available to the measly public.  :laugh:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2012, 06:49:54 AM
I just posted this on the MaidenFans forum. Haven't done my Maiden album list in a while.
TAC's favorite Maiden albums in order:
1. The Number Of The Beast
 2. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
 3. The Final Frontier
 4. A Matter Of Life And Death
 5. Piece Of Mind
 6. Killers
 7. Dance Of Death
 8. Powerslave
 9. Somewhere In Time
 10. Fear Of The Dark
 11. Brave New World
 12. Iron Maiden
 13. The X Factor
 14. No Prayer For The Dying
 15. Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 23, 2012, 06:52:30 AM
Powerslave is painfully low. The rest is fine, imho.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 23, 2012, 07:21:32 AM
1. Somewhere in time
2. Seventh son of a seventh son
3. The X Factor
4. A Matter of life and death
5. Powerslave
6. Dance of death
7. The Number of the beast
8. Piece of mind
9. The Final frontier
10. Brave new world
11. Iron Maiden (I still love it, though...)
12. Killers
13. Virtual XI
14. No prayer for the dying
15. Fear of the dark
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on June 23, 2012, 07:49:29 AM
I just posted this on the MaidenFans forum. Haven't done my Maiden album list in a while.
TAC's favorite Maiden albums in order:
1. The Number Of The Beast
 2. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
 3. The Final Frontier
 4. A Matter Of Life And Death
 5. Piece Of Mind
 6. Killers
 7. Dance Of Death
 8. Powerslave
 9. Somewhere In Time
 10. Fear Of The Dark
 11. Brave New World
 12. Iron Maiden
 13. The X Factor
 14. No Prayer For The Dying
 15. Virtual XI

Move POM to #1 and switch  The Final Frontier and A Matter Of Life And Death and that my list.  You just have to take out the Blaze disks.  I never got them.  I should give them a spin.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2012, 08:23:34 AM
King, I'm happy to see that you have TFF and AMOLAD so high on your list!

Powerslave is painfully low. The rest is fine, imho.
Honestly, I've never been a huge Powerslave guy. I remember when it came out, I thought it was a big disappointment. I came very close to blowing off the tour! :facepalm:
I thought it was fairly generic. I thought the middle of 2 Minutes was a bit contrived, and I thought Rime was long for long's sake.
Those were my first impressions.

I must say that it has aged quite nicely and I like it a lot. Albums 6-11 on my list are basically interchangeable.

1. Somewhere in time
When this came out, I was convinced it was the best thing they've done. If you were to ask me to list their albums in 1987, Somewhere In Time would've easliy won. It just hasn't aged for me. I rarely listen to it. That said, Caught Somewhere In Time is my #3 Maiden song!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on June 23, 2012, 08:49:44 AM
1. Powerslave
2. Somewhere In Time
3. A Matter Of Life And Death
4. The Number Of The Beast
5. The Final Frontier
6. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
7. Brave New World
8. Killers
9. Piece Of Mind
10. Iron Maiden
11. Dance Of Death
12. Fear Of The Dark
13. No Prayer For The Dying
14. X-Factor
15. Virtual XI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2012, 09:25:17 AM
Getting ready for the show on Tuesday. Thought I'd repost a few shots from the original Seventh Son tour.
Yawn.. probably posted them a couple times in the thread already, but for those of you that haven't seen them:

Worcester Centrum
July 17, 1988

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/SS5.jpg)

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/SS2.jpg)

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/SS1.jpg)

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/SS3.jpg)

(https://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z246/TACPics/SS4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 23, 2012, 09:49:53 AM
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
Piece Of Mind
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Somewhere In Time
Killers
Powerslave
X-Factor
Brave New World
Fear Of The Dark
A Matter Of Life And Death
The Final Frontier
Dance Of Death
Virtual XI
No Prayer For The Dying

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 23, 2012, 09:56:52 AM
Well, since everyone is happily ranking albums, I might as well add my 0.02$.

1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
2. Powerslave
3. A Matter of Life and Death
4. Somewhere in Time
5. Piece of Mind
6. The Number of the Beast
7. The Final Frontier
8. Killers
9. Brave New World
10. Iron Maiden
11. Dance of Death
12. Fear of the Dark
13. No Prayer for the Dying

Haven't heard the Blaze-era stuff often enough to form an opinion on that. Sign of the Cross is awesome, though.

EDIT: After listening to IM a lot today, I have to place SSoaSS slightly over Powerslave.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on June 23, 2012, 10:00:46 AM
King, I'm happy to see that you have TFF and AMOLAD so high on your list!


I've got to say those 2 albums reinvigorated me with IM.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2012, 10:05:18 AM
King, I'm happy to see that you have TFF and AMOLAD so high on your list!


I've got to say those 2 albums reinvigorated me with IM.
You know, I thought BNW was pretty good. I really liked DoD, but AMOLAD blew me away! I did not think they had an album in them like that. Then TFF is just a brighter extension of AMOLAD. Incredible. Two of the best albums they've EVER done.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 23, 2012, 10:09:00 AM
I really like AMOLAD and TFF as well, but I think that AMOLAD is a bit better, especially The Legacy and For the Greater Good of God are really awesome.

However, TFF probably has my favourite IM track since Sign of the Cross (Isle of Avalon), so it's very close. Two truly awesome albums.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on June 23, 2012, 10:10:05 AM
Amen to that.  AMOLAD had everything I loved with Maiden with a modern sound to it.  Really an extension from the Maiden in the 80's. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2012, 10:19:40 AM
Yeah, Scorp, they're very close. I also love For The Greater Good Of God, a TAC Top 10 Maiden songs. I just find myself a little happier when I listen to TFF. But I LOVE them BOTH.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 23, 2012, 10:20:08 AM
On a side note: a friend that I introduced to Maiden said that they were quite cool, but that it pissed him off quite a bit that nearly every song from the most recent albums (BNW, DoD, AMOLAD and TFF) starts with calm guitars, then gets heavy and reverts to calm at the very end and that that gets boring quickly. I only actively noticed that after he had said it, but it didn't bother me.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2012, 10:21:42 AM
On a side note: a friend that I introduced to Maiden said that they were quite cool, but that it pissed him off quite a bit that nearly every song from the most recent albums (BNW, DoD, AMOLAD and TFF) starts with calm guitars, then gets heavy and reverts to calm at the very end and that that gets boring quickly. I only actively noticed that after he had said it, but it didn't bother me.

Thoughts?
It's a common complaint, and a legitamite one at that. It didn't just starts with the last 4 albums either. It's Steve's style of writing epics, dating back to To Tame A Land and Alexander The Great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 23, 2012, 10:24:47 AM
True, but it's gotten a lot more frequent on recent albums. On AMOLAD, I think (off the top of my head), there are three songs that don't follow that style (Different World, The Pilgrim, Out of the Shadows), whereas you might have one or two on past albums (again, off the top of my head, Still Life and To Tame a Land on POM, and that's it).

Anyway, I'm not complaining - I actually think that Maiden manage to do that style very well. I was just curious what other people were thinking.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 23, 2012, 12:18:31 PM
https://s1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg527/IrritatedTrout/Iron%20Maiden%20Charlotte/?start=all
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2012, 12:21:36 PM
Just looking over the merch I love how much Somewhere in Time related stuff they have, either in full or partially. They are playing 3 times as much material from The Number of the Beast, and three times as much (in total length) from Fear of the Dark, and yet somehow they get off acting as if this tour has anything to do with the SiT era.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 24, 2012, 06:10:06 AM
Wait, I thought they were saying this tour was more like the Seventh Son tour?

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 24, 2012, 09:24:22 AM
It is. The setlist is pretty close to the Maiden England stuff, with SSoaSS and The Prisoner being played again. Thankfully, they didn't play Heaven Can Wait. One of the worst Maiden songs, imho.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2012, 09:37:20 AM
Wait, I thought they were saying this tour was more like the Seventh Son tour?

Maiden England specifically, which was the tour for Seventh Son. They did the right thing by having a lot of Seventh Son material in of course, but considering the first four albums got really well represented on the early days tour, Powerslave was represented on the Somewhere Back in Time Tour (while SiT just had the same two fucking songs they'd always play played), and this tour was the last chance to really get at least SOMETHING rare from that fucking album played, seeings as it was the one before Seventh Son. But no, as always, just more of the same.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 24, 2012, 10:25:40 AM
On that note, have they ever played Alexander the Great live?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 24, 2012, 10:52:50 AM
I've only seen them once so the repetitive setlists don't really bother me that much. I can definitely see how some of you could be annoyed though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 24, 2012, 10:58:49 AM
On that note, have they ever played Alexander the Great live?

No, because it apparently would have been "too complicated".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: glaurung on June 24, 2012, 11:01:10 AM
Some of those vocal melodies could be hard to do live I guess.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 24, 2012, 11:16:55 AM
... too bad, I would have loved to see a live version of that song. Easily one of my favourites.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 24, 2012, 12:20:45 PM
I remember being disappointed Alexander was not played on the original SiT your. When they carried over Rime, I was like WTF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 24, 2012, 12:39:10 PM
Well, in all fairness, Rime is pretty awesome as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 24, 2012, 01:07:33 PM
Yeah, and the SiT tour might have been one of my favorites but Alex really should've been played.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 24, 2012, 01:15:00 PM
Did they play Sea of Madness?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 24, 2012, 02:14:42 PM
Did they play Sea of Madness?
Not on the US tour :\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on June 25, 2012, 01:40:24 AM
For anyone willing to spoil the setlist for themselves, here's what it is going to look like this tour. God damn, I am so fucking excited for this. (https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/first-iron-maiden-maiden-england-us-tour-setlist-revealed-rest-of-world-weeps-with-jealousy)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2012, 04:00:29 AM
For anyone willing to spoil the setlist for themselves, here's what it is going to look like this tour. God damn, I am so fucking excited for this. (https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/first-iron-maiden-maiden-england-us-tour-setlist-revealed-rest-of-world-weeps-with-jealousy)

Yeah, we know, the setlist has already been posted.  I'd kill to see this, but pretty disappointing set.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 25, 2012, 04:22:40 AM
For anyone willing to spoil the setlist for themselves, here's what it is going to look like this tour. God damn, I am so fucking excited for this. (https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/first-iron-maiden-maiden-england-us-tour-setlist-revealed-rest-of-world-weeps-with-jealousy)

Yeah, we know, the setlist has already been posted.  I'd kill to see this, but pretty disappointing set.

Huh?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2012, 04:52:00 AM
For anyone willing to spoil the setlist for themselves, here's what it is going to look like this tour. God damn, I am so fucking excited for this. (https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/first-iron-maiden-maiden-england-us-tour-setlist-revealed-rest-of-world-weeps-with-jealousy)

Yeah, we know, the setlist has already been posted.  I'd kill to see this, but pretty disappointing setlist.

Fixed.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on June 25, 2012, 04:59:37 AM
lol, that's not what he meant. He wonders why you'd kill to see a set you don't approve of.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2012, 05:15:58 AM
lol, that's not what he meant. He wonders why you'd kill to see a set you don't approve of.

Because it's Maiden and I've only seen them once.  :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2012, 05:21:53 AM
I mean, it's a disappointing setlist, but I'd still pay good money to see the band.  Hell, I'd pay top dollar to see this setlist;

Wildest Dreams
Quest For Fire
Weekend Warrior
Angel and the Gambler
Gates of Tomorrow
Holy Smoke
Another Life
Bring Your Daughter...to the Slaughter
Sun and Steel
El Dorado
Innocent Exile
The Apparition
Hooks in You
New Frontier
From Here to Eternity
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden

Running Free
Drifter
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 25, 2012, 05:22:17 AM
Another "odd" song or two would have been cool. Big props for The Prisoner, SSOASS, Afraid to Shoot Strangers and Phantom of the Opera, but still, they could have added another weird pick IMO. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 25, 2012, 05:25:18 AM
Any Maiden show is gonna be great no matter what they play.

I's just that their setlists seem to lack foresight, and the constant repeated songs are maddening, especially with respect to their live albums. Listening to En Vivo yesterday, and while it's an awesome CD as is,  The repeated songs that appear on recent live albums is nuts.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 25, 2012, 05:31:33 AM
I really don't see why they need to play all of these following: Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast, The Trooper, Fear of the Dark and 2 Minutes to Midnight.
And before someone tries to argue that one or two of these might have been switched/skipped over the last 5-6 tours, this is just a general point. They're all classics, but when you have a great catalogue it's a bit of a waste to play some songs all the time, since it takes away the spot for another song.

Anyhow, great to see them play Phantom. Some other songs in their catalogue that I think are underrated and should get played more often: Remember Tomorrow, Killers, Powerslave (I know they have played this one quite a bit lately, IMO it's possibly their best, should be played more), then also a few newer songs, but they seem to focus on older stuff now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 25, 2012, 08:56:27 AM
They should totally bring back Sea of Madness. Such an underrated song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 25, 2012, 09:23:06 AM
I am fucking STOKED for tomorrow night.  I will sneak in my point and shoot camera and get a few shots

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 25, 2012, 11:31:58 AM
I mean, it's a disappointing setlist, but I'd still pay good money to see the band.  Hell, I'd pay top dollar to see this setlist;

Wildest Dreams
Quest For Fire
Weekend Warrior
Angel and the Gambler
Gates of Tomorrow
Holy Smoke
Another Life
Bring Your Daughter...to the Slaughter
Sun and Steel
El Dorado
Innocent Exile
The Apparition
Hooks in You
New Frontier
From Here to Eternity
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden

Running Free
Drifter

Oh my god, what is wrong with you? Are you some sort of masochist?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 25, 2012, 12:33:54 PM
I mean, it's a disappointing setlist, but I'd still pay good money to see the band.  Hell, I'd pay top dollar to see this setlist;

Wildest Dreams
Quest For Fire
Weekend Warrior
Angel and the Gambler
Gates of Tomorrow
Holy Smoke
Another Life
Bring Your Daughter...to the Slaughter
Sun and Steel
El Dorado
Innocent Exile
The Apparition
Hooks in You
New Frontier
From Here to Eternity
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden

Running Free
Drifter

 :lol
Great post, Wolfie!
Lots of great stuff there!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 25, 2012, 12:37:14 PM
I'm probably the only one who likes Gates of Tomorrow.  :lol
Also, it's sad that Angel and the Gambler is so repetitive, I actually like the chorus and everything, but when it gets repeated 40 times it kinda drags it down overall.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on June 25, 2012, 12:37:29 PM
The arena would riot the second they started playing Angel and the Gambler.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2012, 04:12:06 PM
I mean, it's a disappointing setlist, but I'd still pay good money to see the band.  Hell, I'd pay top dollar to see this setlist;

Wildest Dreams
Quest For Fire
Weekend Warrior
Angel and the Gambler
Gates of Tomorrow
Holy Smoke
Another Life
Bring Your Daughter...to the Slaughter
Sun and Steel
El Dorado
Innocent Exile
The Apparition
Hooks in You
New Frontier
From Here to Eternity
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden

Running Free
Drifter

Oh my god, what is wrong with you? Are you some sort of masochist?

 :lol

I mean, it's a disappointing setlist, but I'd still pay good money to see the band.  Hell, I'd pay top dollar to see this setlist;

Wildest Dreams
Quest For Fire
Weekend Warrior
Angel and the Gambler
Gates of Tomorrow
Holy Smoke
Another Life
Bring Your Daughter...to the Slaughter
Sun and Steel
El Dorado
Innocent Exile
The Apparition
Hooks in You
New Frontier
From Here to Eternity
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden

Running Free
Drifter

 :lol
Great post, Wolfie!
Lots of great stuff there!

Yeah, I actually don't mind 80% of the songs there, shows the strength of Maiden, would be an interesting show though.  :lol

I'm probably the only one who likes Gates of Tomorrow.  :lol
Also, it's sad that Angel and the Gambler is so repetitive, I actually like the chorus and everything, but when it gets repeated 40 times it kinda drags it down overall.

Gates is alright, just nothing spectacular.  The edit version of Angel is incredible, the album version is disappointing.  They could play the edited version I reckon and get away with it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on June 25, 2012, 04:16:55 PM
For anyone willing to spoil the setlist for themselves, here's what it is going to look like this tour. God damn, I am so fucking excited for this. (https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/first-iron-maiden-maiden-england-us-tour-setlist-revealed-rest-of-world-weeps-with-jealousy)

Yeah, we know, the setlist has already been posted.  I'd kill to see this, but pretty disappointing set.
Didn't see it. Whatevs. I'm so excited for this setlist.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2012, 04:23:02 PM
That's cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2012, 04:32:55 PM
You know, call me a sick fuck, but I'd love to actually hear the following...

Gates of Tomorrow
Another Life
El Dorado
Innocent Exile
New Frontier
Drifter
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 25, 2012, 04:46:45 PM
Another Life was outstanding during the Early Days tour.  Drifter was great as an encore, as well. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on June 25, 2012, 04:59:26 PM
My disgust with wolfie's S&M demo was mainly with Quest for Fire, Weekend Warrior, The Angel and the Gambler, Holy Smoke, Bring Your Daughter, Hooks in You, and From Here to Eternity. The rest of the songs range from acceptable to great.

Iron Maiden sure has an awful lot of awful songs. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 25, 2012, 05:04:53 PM
I've always found it interesting with all the hate for Bring Your Daughter. I'm not saying it's a good song, but before I got really into Maiden I was under the impression that it was one of their classics (though from another decade), and that fans generally liked it.
But I mean that kinds says it all about Maiden's early 90's doesn't it?  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2012, 05:32:40 PM
My disgust with wolfie's S&M demo was mainly with Quest for Fire, Weekend Warrior, The Angel and the Gambler, Holy Smoke, Bring Your Daughter, Hooks in You, and From Here to Eternity. The rest of the songs range from acceptable to great.

Iron Maiden sure has an awful lot of awful songs. :lol

Hey, as I said, I really like 90% of those songs, I wouldn't even use a whole hand to count Maiden songs I actually dislike.  just trying to get my point across that no matter the setlist, I'd still pay to see them
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on June 25, 2012, 07:31:28 PM
That's cool.
Okay.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on June 26, 2012, 02:05:46 AM
Only if the'd bring out Di'Anno for Drifter and Another Life.  :yarr (like that would happen...)  :\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on June 26, 2012, 02:07:40 AM
I've always found it interesting with all the hate for Bring Your Daughter. I'm not saying it's a good song, but before I got really into Maiden I was under the impression that it was one of their classics (though from another decade), and that fans generally liked it.
But I mean that kinds says it all about Maiden's early 90's doesn't it?  :lol

Sorry, but it's far from one of their best songs. I'd take ANYTHING off of Killers instead of that one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 26, 2012, 02:24:53 AM
Oh, I didn't meant to imply that it was one of Maiden's best songs, I just thought more people liked it. It was one of their big hits in the 90's after all. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 26, 2012, 02:40:51 AM
I've always found it interesting with all the hate for Bring Your Daughter. I'm not saying it's a good song, but before I got really into Maiden I was under the impression that it was one of their classics (though from another decade), and that fans generally liked it.
But I mean that kinds says it all about Maiden's early 90's doesn't it?  :lol

Sorry, but it's far from one of their best songs. I'd take ANYTHING off of Killers instead of that one.

Well, Killers is awesome and No Prayer is kinda meh as a whole (with Holy Smoke being the only exception), so I can agree with that. I never got Bring Your Daughter, either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 26, 2012, 03:06:37 AM
Bring Your Daughter is the WORST Maiden song.  I'd take anything over it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 26, 2012, 03:08:10 AM
The worst? I wouldn't go that far. It's pretty bad, but nothing worse than Como Estais Amigos in my book. Can't stand that song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 26, 2012, 03:10:48 AM
Como Estais Amigos

Fuckin' great song that one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 26, 2012, 03:20:33 AM
Como Estais Amigos

Fuckin' great song that one.
:rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 26, 2012, 03:22:19 AM
Como Estais Amigos

Fuckin' great song that one.
:rollin

(https://laurenolauren.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/fuck_you.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 26, 2012, 03:50:42 AM
I'm not sure which Maiden song I would rank the lowest. Probably something from either No Prayer, Fear of the Dark or Virtual XI.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 26, 2012, 03:52:40 AM
I don't really know Fear of the Dark, tbh. Of course I know the songs that are popular (title track, AtSS) and a few others (Be Quick or Be Dead, Judas Be My Guide), but it's been so long that I listened to that album. I might find something worse than CEA if I do, though I doubt it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 26, 2012, 07:55:40 AM
Weekend Warrior.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2012, 08:41:53 AM
Weekend Warrior.
Either that or Hooks In You.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 26, 2012, 09:07:37 AM
Oh, I didn't meant to imply that it was one of Maiden's best songs, I just thought more people liked it. It was one of their big hits in the 90's after all. :P

A good friend of mine plays in a Maiden tribute band in England called Hi On Maiden and he told me that "Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter" is one of the most frequently requested songs.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2012, 09:10:24 AM
Oh, I didn't meant to imply that it was one of Maiden's best songs, I just thought more people liked it. It was one of their big hits in the 90's after all. :P

A good friend of mine plays in a Maiden tribute band in England called Hi On Maiden and he told me that "Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter" is one of the most frequently requested songs.  :facepalm:
Except for the title, it's actually an awesome song. Like Public Enema Number One. Horrid title, but a very underrated song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 26, 2012, 09:11:58 AM
Eh, I'm not a huge fan of either of those tracks.    Would prefer not to hear them tonight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 26, 2012, 09:17:13 AM
You won't.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2012, 09:35:51 AM
Eh, I'm not a huge fan of either of those tracks.    Would prefer not to hear them tonight.
You don't have anything to worry about! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 26, 2012, 10:07:11 AM
TAC, didn't you go yesterday night?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Elite on June 26, 2012, 10:10:29 AM
I don't know what it is with Maiden. I used to be a huge far some years ago, but don't listen to them at all these days.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2012, 10:21:23 AM
TAC, didn't you go yesterday night?
No, the show is tonight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 26, 2012, 10:24:22 AM
Ah, okay. Kinda stupid question, actually. You'd probably have plastered the thread with photos and stuff about the concert if it had been yesterday.

Have fun tonight and rock out!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2012, 10:45:11 AM
I was out when I read your post about yesterday. You put me in a panic! I've since checked my ticket!

I'm not close enough to get any pictures, unfortunately.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on June 26, 2012, 11:16:38 AM
There really isn't any Iron Maiden song that I dislike
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 26, 2012, 11:38:07 AM
I was out when I read your post about yesterday. You put me in a panic! I've since checked my ticket!

I'm not close enough to get any pictures, unfortunately.

Well, my plan of giving you a small heart-attack worked apparently.  :lol

Jk, sorry for the confusion.  :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on June 26, 2012, 12:35:12 PM
There really isn't any Iron Maiden song that I dislike
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 26, 2012, 12:58:00 PM
I'll record at least a couple of tracks with my iPhone.  I'm not close enough to get any good pictures either. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2012, 09:32:02 PM
The good news, Maiden were awesome tonight.
The bad news: Might be the loudest and worst sounding concert I've ever been to.
The mix got better after CIPWM, but the sound was so uneven.

Seeing Phantom made me forget the disappointment of no Infinite Dreams. That and SSOASS were the songs of the night. Though not sold out, the place was packed! Great crowd.


Said hi to kirknosehair.

Alice Cooper sounded great. He was awesome, as usual. He's a TAC Top 5er anyway, so it was a great night.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on June 26, 2012, 10:07:23 PM
 :metal Sound was actually great at the Charlotte show. Was a bit surprised at how high the bass was in the mix but I know that's part of it with Steve MF'n Harris and it settled in after the first tune or so. They really won me over with their performance and show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 27, 2012, 07:54:07 AM
Hey, it was cool to meet you TAC.


I absolutely agree with you regarding the sound.   Alice Cooper sounded pretty good, but Maiden sounded like a big fat bag of ass.  Everything was muddy and crunched into the middle, the bass guitar was way, way too loud first few tracks, dude running the board was terrible, didn't know who was taking a guitar solo or when, so every time a guitar solo started, we missed the first few notes until that specific player got turned up.


The problem with that venue is if you are not in the center section, down in the covered area, it always sounds like shit.  At least the sound did improve as the night wore on.


I've got some good bootleg videos I'll be posting here as they upload to YouTube.


Let's start with this quick tidbit of 14,000 fans singing "Fear Of The Dark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpoetXfoyg&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpoetXfoyg&feature=youtu.be)


More coming, including full songs.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 27, 2012, 07:56:57 AM
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X--NV7u0ebc&feature=youtu.be) (full track)

Aces High (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es3NeakPulU&feature=youtu.be) (full track)

Wasted Years (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZfYA6-BXns&feature=youtu.be) (full track)

Iron Maiden (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPNAnA3PbhA) (full track)

Moonchild (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H9b17rk31M&feature=youtu.be) (full track)




Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 27, 2012, 09:04:02 AM
Thanks for loading those, Kirk. Nice!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on June 27, 2012, 12:20:10 PM
Bring Your Daughter is the WORST Maiden song.  I'd take anything over it.

It's mediocre. OK live song. Can I Play With Madness gets my vote.

but nothing worse than Como Estais Amigos in my book. Can't stand that song.

No. Top 5 Blaze era song. It's so beautiful and touching.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 27, 2012, 12:28:16 PM
but nothing worse than Como Estais Amigos in my book. Can't stand that song.

No. Top 5 Blaze era song. It's so beautiful and touching.

I find it a bit very boring, tbh. But if you enjoy it, then good on you!

My Top 5 BB-era songs are:

1. Sign of the Cross
2. The Angel and the Gambler
3. The Clansman
4. Man on the Edge
5. Lord of the Flies
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 27, 2012, 12:32:19 PM
I'd say this; Sign of the Cross and The Clansman are not only the best songs from the Blaze-era, but also top10 Maiden songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on June 27, 2012, 12:34:16 PM
My Top 5 BB-era songs are:

1. Sign of the Cross
2. The Angel and the Gambler
3. The Clansman
4. Man on the Edge
5. Lord of the Flies

The Angel and the Gambler! So you're insane too!  ;D. Haters gonna hate, it's just awesome. What's wrong eith good rock music, even when the chorus is repeated 22 times?

My list:
1.Sign of the Cross
2.Como Estais Amigos
3.The Clansman
4.Man on the Edge
5.Futureal

I'd say this; Sign of the Cross and The Clansman are not only the best songs from the Blaze-era, but also top10 Maiden songs.

Sign of the Cross yes, but The Clansman is slightly too weak.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 27, 2012, 12:40:54 PM
My Top 5 Blaze songs:

1. Sign Of The Cross
2. The Clansman
3. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger
4. The Educated Fool
5. 2 AM
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 27, 2012, 12:42:28 PM
I'd say this; Sign of the Cross and The Clansman are not only the best songs from the Blaze-era, but also top10 Maiden songs.

Sign of the Cross, yes. The Clansman, no. It's still very good, but there are more than ten songs better than it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 27, 2012, 12:46:30 PM
I'd say this; Sign of the Cross and The Clansman are not only the best songs from the Blaze-era, but also top10 Maiden songs.

Sign of the Cross, yes. The Clansman, no. It's still very good, but there are more than ten songs better than it.

I don't know, Scorp. The Clansman is excellent. Not in my Top 10, but definitely a valid choice on anyone's list.
With the exception of Sign Of The Cross and Fear Of The Dark, I'd rank it 3rd best (maybe 4th) in the album run from No Prayer up to and including BNW.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on June 27, 2012, 12:47:12 PM
My Top 5 Blaze songs:

1. Sign Of The Cross
2. The Clansman
3. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger
4. The Educated Fool
5. 2 AM

 :tup.

Heck, that's really some fine music, those Blaze songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 27, 2012, 12:49:23 PM
I'd say this; Sign of the Cross and The Clansman are not only the best songs from the Blaze-era, but also top10 Maiden songs.

Sign of the Cross, yes. The Clansman, no. It's still very good, but there are more than ten songs better than it.

I don't know, Scorp. The Clansman is excellent. Not in my Top 10, but definitely a valid choice on anyone's list.
With the exception of Sign Of The Cross and Fear Of The Dark, I'd rank it 3rd best (maybe 4th) in the album run from No Prayer up to and including BNW.

I agree with everything that you said - The Clansman is excellent (and BNW, while good as an album, has no real stand-out tracks), but it's not in my Top 10. Considering the fact that it's just outside of it, and how much I love Maiden, that's still pretty damn good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 27, 2012, 12:53:08 PM
My Top 5 Blaze songs:

1. Sign Of The Cross
2. The Clansman
3. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger
4. The Educated Fool
5. 2 AM

 :tup.

Heck, that's really some fine music, those Blaze songs.
Thanks. If there was one Blaze era track that needs the Bruce treatment live, it would be The Educated Fool.
And I completely understand the repetitive issue with DLTTEOAS, but that ending is just insane! :metal


I'd say this; Sign of the Cross and The Clansman are not only the best songs from the Blaze-era, but also top10 Maiden songs.

Sign of the Cross, yes. The Clansman, no. It's still very good, but there are more than ten songs better than it.

I don't know, Scorp. The Clansman is excellent. Not in my Top 10, but definitely a valid choice on anyone's list.
With the exception of Sign Of The Cross and Fear Of The Dark, I'd rank it 3rd best (maybe 4th) in the album run from No Prayer up to and including BNW.

I agree with everything that you said - The Clansman is excellent (and BNW, while good as an album, has no real stand-out tracks), but it's not in my Top 10. Considering the fact that it's just outside of it, and how much I love Maiden, that's still pretty damn good.

See! There you go, then! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on June 27, 2012, 07:01:57 PM
but nothing worse than Como Estais Amigos in my book. Can't stand that song.

No. Top 5 Blaze era song. It's so beautiful and touching.

I find it a bit very boring, tbh. But if you enjoy it, then good on you!

My Top 5 BB-era songs are:

1. Sign of the Cross
2. The Angel and the Gambler
3. The Clansman
4. Man on the Edge
5. Lord of the Flies
Wow.  Really?

If I were forced to pick a worst IM song, it would probably be that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 27, 2012, 11:50:54 PM
Okay, the chorus is repeated like 1582945 more times than needed, but the rest of the song is pretty damn awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on June 28, 2012, 02:18:17 AM
I don't think the studio version of The Clansman sticks out that much, but the live version on Rock in Rio, that one is really good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 28, 2012, 03:04:26 AM
I don't think the studio version of The Clansman sticks out that much, but the live version on Rock in Rio, that one is really good.

Yeah, it's really atmospheric, especially the part where Bruce lets the crowd sing. I know that many people disagree with me over this issue, but I always enjoy that, because it adds so much to the live feeling - provided, of course, it isn't overdone, like on the last Judas Priest tour, where Halford didn't sing one note of Breaking the Law.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 28, 2012, 03:12:12 AM
Top 5 Blaze songs;

1. Sign of the Cross
2. The Educated Fool
3. The Edge of Darkness
4. Don't Look To the Eyes of A Stranger
5. Judgement Day

Hmm...on second thought, not quite sure I'd place Judgement Day that high, but it is fuckin' killer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 28, 2012, 03:14:20 AM
Sign Of The Cross
Man On The Edge
Judgement Of Heaven
Blood On The World's Hands
Como Estais Amigos

No particular order.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 28, 2012, 03:20:39 AM
Is there anyone who doesn't like Sign of the Cross? Everyone seems to have that pretty high up...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 28, 2012, 03:26:38 AM
Sign Of The Cross
Man On The Edge
Judgement Of Heaven
Blood On The World's Hands
Como Estais Amigos

No particular order.

Damn, I forgot about Blood, what a song.

TXF = Best Maiden album
SOTC = Best Maiden song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 28, 2012, 07:03:17 AM
Wow, what a difficult question...

1. Sign of the cross
2. The Clansman
3. Fortunes of war
4. The Unbeliever
5. Futureal

Honorable mentions: pretty much everything else.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 28, 2012, 08:28:19 AM
ONLY ONE MORE DAY I'M SO EXCITE :caffeine:

more excited to see Alice Cooper for the first time though :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 28, 2012, 01:45:49 PM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 28, 2012, 01:48:32 PM
ONLY ONE MORE DAY I'M SO EXCITE :caffeine:

more excited to see Alice Cooper for the first time though :metal

I too am seeing them tomorrow, and I also happen to be excited...

In other words...

WE SO EXCITED
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 28, 2012, 02:10:29 PM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat
No surprise there. Alice is fantastic. In the TAC Top 5.
He did a good job of building his set for a Maiden crowd.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on June 28, 2012, 02:28:45 PM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat
No surprise there. Alice is fantastic. In the TAC Top 5.
He did a good job of building his set for a Maiden crowd.



I had to laugh at the unfortunate coincidence that one of his newer songs in the setlist was "I'll Bite Your Face Off". I mean with the Miami Zombie guy and all... very strange but that's Alice!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 28, 2012, 02:30:00 PM
Dammit Nick, why? I had just unheard that song yesterday or so...

On topic: Alice Cooper kicks major amounts of ass, I think. Nowhere near my Top 5 bands, but a very good band, and I can totally imagine them setting the perfect mood for a Maiden show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 28, 2012, 03:44:45 PM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat
No surprise there. Alice is fantastic. In the TAC Top 5.
He did a good job of building his set for a Maiden crowd.



I had to laugh at the unfortunate coincidence that one of his newer songs in the setlist was "I'll Bite Your Face Off". I mean with the Miami Zombie guy and all... very strange but that's Alice!
Fortunately I'll Bite Your Face Off, which sucks, has been replaced in the set with Billion Dollar Babies.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on June 28, 2012, 03:48:41 PM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat
No surprise there. Alice is fantastic. In the TAC Top 5.
He did a good job of building his set for a Maiden crowd.



I had to laugh at the unfortunate coincidence that one of his newer songs in the setlist was "I'll Bite Your Face Off". I mean with the Miami Zombie guy and all... very strange but that's Alice!
Fortunately I'll Bite Your Face Off, which sucks, has been replaced in the set with Billion Dollar Babies.


SONOFABITCH!!!! That is probably my fav Alice Cooper song and I was kinda mad they didn't play it and of course they replace that looney tunes song with the song I wanted to hear most...  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 28, 2012, 07:48:55 PM
ONLY ONE MORE DAY I'M SO EXCITE :caffeine:

more excited to see Alice Cooper for the first time though :metal

I too am seeing them tomorrow, and I also happen to be excited...

In other words...

WE SO EXCITED

when are you getting there?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on June 28, 2012, 09:24:50 PM
1. The Educated Fool
2. Look for the Truth
3. The Clansman
4. Como Estai Amigos
5. The Edge of Darkness
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 28, 2012, 10:58:23 PM
Top five Blayze songs is an interesting thing to conjure up. 

I think I'd go with:
Sign of the Cross
Blood on the World's hands
Edge of Darkness
Lord of the Flies
The Unbeliever

While it's a distinctly inferior album, VXI has some decent music on it.  Just not as good as it's predecessor.

And I'd certainly like to hear Bruce sing more of it.  I loved his version of LotF, and I think he'd sing SotC quite well. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on June 29, 2012, 12:04:11 AM
I would say my favorite Blaze era song would be "futureal"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 29, 2012, 06:29:59 AM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat

I don't understand why this would be surprising.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on June 29, 2012, 06:49:07 AM
YOUR TIME WILL COME
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on June 29, 2012, 08:21:35 AM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat

I don't understand why this would be surprising.


Dude is 64 years old, so my expectations were quite low.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 29, 2012, 04:47:07 PM
Wow, 64 and still going strong.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Pelata on June 29, 2012, 04:49:08 PM
Saw opening night of the new tour in Charlotte and despite the poor sound I had a great time!!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2012, 10:43:56 PM
All I shall say before bed is that Phantom of the Opera and Seventh Son were easily the two biggest highlights of the evening.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on June 30, 2012, 06:29:41 AM
Hmm...on second thought, not quite sure I'd place Judgement Day that high, but it is fuckin' killer.

I don't care that much about The X Factor outtakes. Judgment Day is fine, I Live My Way is great, but Justice of the Peace is meh. I Live My Way should've had made it to TFX, but I don't know, what song I would take off.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 30, 2012, 06:32:52 AM
All I shall say before bed is that Phantom of the Opera and Seventh Son were easily the two biggest highlights of the evening.
I agree.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on June 30, 2012, 06:52:44 AM
Alice Cooper was surprisingly good.   :hat
No surprise there. Alice is fantastic. In the TAC Top 5.
He did a good job of building his set for a Maiden crowd.

So a good bud went to the show and was blown away by both bands.  he never saw Alice and loved it and he's a big Maiden fan and said they were outstanding.  I'm pissed I couldn't go.  Damn managers meetings.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PlaysLikeMyung on June 30, 2012, 08:40:31 AM
Headbanging around 10,000+ guys in 100 degree heat for four hours....

AWESOME

Alice Cooper kicked all sorts of ass. I feel bad for the people who have to listen to Claudio's gay voice instead of seeing the opener of the year.

And Afraid to Shoot Strangers was a pretty awesome curveball :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on June 30, 2012, 09:08:40 AM
That's some bait hanging off the hook right there.

It's floating in the water looking tantalizing.

I want to bite it, but I'm a smart fishie, and I know better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on June 30, 2012, 12:05:00 PM
This may be old.
I know Janick has been getting a lot of shit over the years (i've allways loved him), so check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJVN3yQZp_c&feature=related
This is Janick, Bruce and Nicko jamming with Deep Purple some years back. Janick and Steve Morse battles in the beginning.
This features some of the coolest impro-stuff frum Janick i've ever heard! Really cool  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 30, 2012, 01:30:11 PM
All of this happy Alice Cooper talk is making me smile. Bands that take him out as an opener do so at their own risk. Iron Maiden is probably the lone exception.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 30, 2012, 03:26:36 PM
This may be old.
I know Janick has been getting a lot of shit over the years (i've allways loved him), so check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJVN3yQZp_c&feature=related
This is Janick, Bruce and Nicko jamming with Deep Purple some years back. Janick and Steve Morse battles in the beginning.
This features some of the coolest impro-stuff frum Janick i've ever heard! Really cool  :metal
Wow Janick is really ripping it, very cool and Bruce might be a tiny bit drunk!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 01, 2012, 05:17:17 AM
Janick was really impressive on the Vivo DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on July 01, 2012, 06:05:18 AM
Janick gets a lot of shit for his antics on stage, but the dude can shred with the best of 'em  :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 02, 2012, 06:02:09 AM
Janick is a fantastic showman, I absolutely love his antics.  :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 03, 2012, 02:06:48 PM
Been a Maiden DVD bootleg day around the house.
So far today:
Holmdel 2010
Sydney 2011
Marysville, Ca 2005
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on July 04, 2012, 11:41:08 AM
Seeing Maiden in Milwaukee tonight. :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 04, 2012, 11:48:36 AM
Seeing Maiden in Milwaukee tonight. :metal :metal
Awesome! Is Alice still on the tour? If so, don't miss him!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 04, 2012, 01:56:32 PM
Been a Maiden DVD bootleg day around the house.
So far today:
Holmdel 2010
Sydney 2011
Marysville, Ca 2005

I was at the Holmdel 2010 show, while I had fun, I felt it was the worst of the 7 shows I've seen them. The crowd was dead and was also empty for DT (a sign of what will come of them playing there next week)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on July 05, 2012, 12:15:51 AM
Just got back from the show! Qualms with the setlist aside, the show was very good, though there were a couple disappointments.

First of all, the sound was VERY bad. Steve was generally audible, but Nicko's kit (particularly his cymbals) was very quiet. Meanwhile, the guitars all sort of blended together in a midrange mess. Besides this, the whole thing was way too loud. Ears are still ringing pretty badly.

Also, as Bruce explained to us, the stage was simply too small to fit one of the Eddies (Youtube tells me the one when didn't see was the Seventh Son Eddie with the pen). The stage show was fantastic otherwise (I probably wouldn't have even noticed had Bruce not brought it up), but it bums me out that we didn't get the full show because of the venue, especially since tomorrow's show in Chicago will be complete and is much closer to me than Milwaukee. :lol

Still, Maiden is Maiden, and it was a great gig. Up the irons. :tup :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on July 05, 2012, 02:20:05 AM
I still have over a month to wait until I get to see them. :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 05, 2012, 08:41:18 AM
I went to the NJ show on Monday and it was awesome. I was about 5 rows in (GA so that's approximate) and i thought the set list was very repetitive of SBiT but overall was pretty good. Got to see three songs I haven't seen before which for a non album tour is pretty good for IM.

Also, Alice Cooper was awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 12, 2012, 05:27:51 PM
Making sure my 7000th post is in the Iron Maiden thread having my favorite beer!
(https://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmWKpHkBBRa2JGC2vKB-GjGFJpSOUGWXADwwKw7Wxy9Tukvmev)

 :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: black_biff_stadler on July 12, 2012, 05:48:23 PM
:slowclap:

 :) :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 21, 2012, 04:51:05 PM
Oh, for fuck's sake, the man with the white shirt, you've been texting for the last three fucking songs! You're a wanker! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VQXXsiaYqnM#t=0m14s)
 :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TL on July 21, 2012, 05:03:52 PM
Was at the show in Montreal, and didn't really have access to a computer until now.
Holy shit that was an amazing show! I mean, I knew it would be, but wow!

It was my second time seeing Alice Cooper (first time was when he headlined in Halifax a few years ago), and like always, he was fantastic. I knew IM were going to be incredible, but they still exceeded all expectations. I was on the floor, and pretty close, which is definitely the way to see them for the first time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on July 21, 2012, 05:09:33 PM
Oh, for fuck's sake, the man with the white shirt, you've been texting for the last three fucking songs! You're a wanker! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VQXXsiaYqnM#t=0m14s)
 :rollin

haha that's funny as hell.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on July 21, 2012, 05:09:55 PM
Oh, for fuck's sake, the man with the white shirt, you've been texting for the last three fucking songs! You're a wanker! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VQXXsiaYqnM#t=0m14s)
 :rollin

 :lol

Found this Aces High video in the related videos.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX_ywH65Cjs&feature=relmfu&t=100

Bruce misses his cue (he starts his verse where the guitar solo was actually supposed to start), and is obviously very embarrassed by the error.  He sort of hangs around onstage awkwardly for the duration of the solo, and then does a particularly... impressive stunt right before the second verse which I can't really describe to you here. :lol :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on July 21, 2012, 05:41:54 PM
 :lol :rollin :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 21, 2012, 06:15:54 PM
Hahaha that was brilliant!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on July 21, 2012, 06:28:26 PM
oops lol.  Seeing Maiden this week, should be awesome!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 21, 2012, 06:42:20 PM
Lol at Bruce. I was at the gig at msg when the power went out during powerslaveq, the whole band joked around. A great group of guys.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on July 21, 2012, 10:36:48 PM
:lol :rollin :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on July 22, 2012, 12:31:59 AM
Oh, for fuck's sake, the man with the white shirt, you've been texting for the last three fucking songs! You're a wanker! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VQXXsiaYqnM#t=0m14s)
 :rollin

 :lol

Found this Aces High video in the related videos.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX_ywH65Cjs&feature=relmfu&t=100

Bruce misses his cue (he starts his verse where the guitar solo was actually supposed to start), and is obviously very embarrassed by the error.  He sort of hangs around onstage awkwardly for the duration of the solo, and then does a particularly... impressive stunt right before the second verse which I can't really describe to you here. :lol :lol

THIS NEEDS TO BE MADE INTO A GIF
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 22, 2012, 03:23:33 AM
That was funny.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 22, 2012, 04:31:05 AM
It's like for a second he looked towards Davey or something thinking "what the hell is he doing" before realising the error.  Good footage.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 22, 2012, 04:38:08 AM
haha wow :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on July 25, 2012, 01:05:45 AM
Anybody know Coheeds Set for tonight's show in Winnipeg?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: lateralus88 on July 25, 2012, 01:26:58 AM
^^^ I am fucking dying to know what is in store for next monday.


From Cobalt & Calcium:
(https://puu.sh/LvVE)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on July 25, 2012, 01:48:59 AM
^^^ I am fucking dying to know what is in store for next monday.


From Cobalt & Calcium:
(https://puu.sh/LvVE)

Well that's a bad ass set! Seeing them in Calgary Thursday! Would love this set!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on July 25, 2012, 05:35:18 AM
Saw Maiden last night and they absolutely tore the place down. I think the show might have been better then the 2008 somewhere back in time tour. Amazing energy. I'm not really familiar with C&C but they did play a cool cover of "Heaven & Hell".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 25, 2012, 05:42:07 AM
IM will be on the new deep purple tribute album along with Metallica and others. IM did Space Truckin. I believe they actually recorded this back when they did AMOLAD
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on July 26, 2012, 08:53:30 PM
I just met Nicko! There's a walk way to dressing rooms right beside me and he came and chilled by me to watch Coheed (who put on a wicked show BTW) and I shook his hand and talked to him a bit. I just about cried with tears of joy because it was so spontaneous and he's one of my reasons to start drumming so I'm totally in awe and amazement.  :hefdaddy Maidens on in a few minutes, I can't wait! Up the Irons DTF  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on July 26, 2012, 08:56:49 PM
That's pretty fucking awesome  :metal
Enjoy Maiden!  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on July 26, 2012, 09:22:42 PM
Awesome story!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 27, 2012, 03:43:39 AM
That's cool! I would love to have a chat with Nicko!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on July 27, 2012, 06:07:01 PM
So a day later and I'm still in awe about last night! It was a shit show getting to the venue and getting through with paperless tickets but once we did and I bought my merch and settled in for Coheed I felt better. Then when I met Nicko my mood just went sky high! This is one of the most amazing shows I've ever seen. The songs were spot on! Great job Maiden  :tup :hefdaddy :metal

Edit: Now that I'm on a desktop I can give a bit more insight to last nights show. Coheed was amazing. No World For Tomorrow was an awesome set opener for them, Heaven and Hell was a wicked cover, and Welcome Home just got the crowd so pumped for Maiden, Claudio's over the head solo on his 12 string was unreal. Maiden had an amazing set. I never expected Phantom of the Opera and Afraid to Shoot Strangers . I actually really liked seeing the Trooper live. I've never seen it live before so it was a treat and had very good live energy. Moonchild was a wicked opener! Can I Play With Madness had a good energy live. I absolutely love the Prisoner so that was a huge highlight for me. Run To The Hills is such a classic so it works so well, and the Eddie for that song was really cool, it had lots of funny actions! Seventh Son was probably the highlight of the set for me. It was so EPIC. The theatrics of the performance and the overall amazingness of the song made that so cool for me! It was actually nice to see a Maiden show with Pyro, It added so much more to the explosive ending to the song. Aces High was so well done and probably my second favourite behind Seventh Son. When the plane motors started up and Churchill chimed in the whole crowd went fucking wild. The Energy of that song is by far the most contagious of any song they have I think.

Overall an 11/10 performance by Britains best metal band, so much better than the 2010 FF North American Tour. Lets hope this gets a DVD :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 28, 2012, 07:09:29 AM
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on August 07, 2012, 01:52:55 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EGTsK.jpg)

I found this on my computer under the name "themanwhowouldbeking.jpg" - thing is, I don't remember where I got it from. Is it anything official or something? A quick Google search yielded no results.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on August 07, 2012, 09:04:33 AM
I remember seeing that on ironmaidenwallpaper.com
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on August 07, 2012, 09:06:06 AM
Yeah, that's right!

Thanks, mosh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on August 16, 2012, 07:29:27 AM
I'm seeing Iron Maiden tomorrow. So excited I can barely sit still. :caffeine:

Will anyone from DTF be joining me in Dallas?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 16, 2012, 07:57:27 AM
I'm seeing Iron Maiden tomorrow. So excited I can barely sit still. :caffeine:

Will anyone from DTF be joining me in Dallas?
I'll be out there. What are you doing in Dallas?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on August 16, 2012, 08:00:49 AM
It's a 4 1/2 hour drive for us, and we have to be back home on Saturday, so we won't be doing anything except going to the show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on August 16, 2012, 12:28:27 PM
It's a 4 1/2 hour drive for us, and we have to be back home on Saturday, so we won't be doing anything except going to the show.

Your gonna have a blast.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on August 16, 2012, 11:41:21 PM
I'm seeing Iron Maiden tomorrow. So excited I can barely sit still. :caffeine:

Will anyone from DTF be joining me in Dallas?

Have a blast dude! I can honestly say this was one of the best experiences of my life. Coheed was wicked! Maiden's set was wicked, the stage set was wicked, every thing was fucking EPIC! Let us know how it went!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on August 16, 2012, 11:50:41 PM
I'm seeing Iron Maiden tomorrow. So excited I can barely sit still. :caffeine:

Will anyone from DTF be joining me in Dallas?

Have a blast dude! I can honestly say this was one of the best experiences of my life. Coheed was wicked! Maiden's set was wicked, the stage set was wicked, every thing was fucking EPIC! Let us know how it went!


+1

I enjoyed the hell out of the Charlotte show, opening night.  Great performance and awesome experience all around. Definitely made me an even bigger fan. Hope you have a great time too!

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 17, 2012, 12:07:35 AM
Maiden never disappoints live. Hope you had a great time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 17, 2012, 12:58:33 AM
Ooohhh i'm eagerly awaiting for the European dates....should be an announcement around the corner of aug/sept.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on August 17, 2012, 11:21:21 PM
Well...tonight was the best night of my life. That was easily the best show I've ever been to. I don't know what else to say. I'm still in shock, I guess. :lol :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 17, 2012, 11:29:16 PM
I thought it was alright.  They never play their best game at Dallas (and understandably, Dallas really sucks for their shows), and Bruce was really sounding like it was the penultimate night of the tour, but they're never less that great to watch.  SSoaSS was just wonderful.  Worth the price of admission by itself. 

I'd love to see the Houston show tomorrow.  Houston's a much better Maiden town, and it always shows in their concerts. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on August 18, 2012, 03:09:53 AM
Well...tonight was the best night of my life. That was easily the best show I've ever been to. I don't know what else to say. I'm still in shock, I guess. :lol :metal

Exactly my thoughts after my Maiden show in Calgary! Glad you had fun dude!  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on August 18, 2012, 09:58:19 AM
.  SSoaSS was just wonderful.  Worth the price of admission alone.

it was...that song was beyond epic
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 18, 2012, 11:44:15 AM
Starting to wonder if the years haven't caught up to Bruce.  I thought he sounded tired last night, which is pretty common for him at the end of tours.  I went back and compared some videos from the beginning of this tour and he didn't sound much different, though. 

Here's Wasted Years from last night.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW20-ewvHdY
Listen to it 3 years ago and there's just no comparison.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNvPT8hT2Aw

I'm certainly willing to consider that it's more a function of playing to a shitload of crazy Chileans instead of weak Americans, but I've never really known Bruce to take a piss. 

I want to be very clear that I thought he still did a fine job.  He very definitely brought his A game for RttH last night.  It was just a noticeably lesser performance than what I've seen in the past. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on August 18, 2012, 01:15:46 PM
PotO was fuking amazing. That and SSoaSS were my faves of the show
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on August 18, 2012, 03:56:54 PM
The only complaint I have about the show is the inclusion of Afraid to Shoot Strangers. The crowd reaction before, during, and after that song was pretty funny.

2 Minutes to Midnight crowd response: :2metal:

Afraid to Shoot Strangers: ...... :| ......

The Trooper: :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 18, 2012, 04:06:53 PM
The only complaint I have about the show is the inclusion of Afraid to Shoot Strangers. The crowd reaction before, during, and after that song was pretty funny.

2 Minutes to Midnight crowd response: :2metal:

Afraid to Shoot Strangers: ...... :| ......

The Trooper: :2metal:
Ahh that's too bad, i like that song. Weird in a way when the song hasn't been played since 98', you'd have thought the response would have been better!  :-\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on August 18, 2012, 04:13:30 PM
The mistake wasn't Maiden's for playing it, but the crowd's for not knowing it.  I bet 6k of the 11k there had never heard it before.  Shame, since it's a much better song than FotD, which everybody knows by now. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MetalMike06 on August 18, 2012, 04:18:24 PM
Saw the Denver show on Monday, and I'd never really listened to the Seventh Son album, but that song live was one of the best live moments I've experienced, especially the middle section with the synth.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ben_Jamin on August 18, 2012, 07:53:20 PM
Saw the Denver show on Monday, and I'd never really listened to the Seventh Son album, but that song live was one of the best live moments I've experienced, especially the middle section with the synth.

Hell Yeah, that's the best when Bruce comes in.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on August 18, 2012, 08:55:05 PM
Freakin LOVE AtSS....

I've never seen Maiden...always wanted to see Maiden.    But the tour I wish I would have seen the most is the one where they played AMOLAD.   Just because they played an awesome new album all the way through and rattled a bunch of cages in the process.   I love it when a band pisses off their audience.  (well...not all the time.  When they do it in a good way like Maiden did.)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jirpo on August 18, 2012, 10:36:22 PM
Yeah ATSS is the best thing about the setlist!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 31, 2012, 08:56:57 AM
Iron Maiden 1985 Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvCRjnY4FNg&feature=related)

Those glasses!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 31, 2012, 07:52:36 PM
Iron Maiden 1985 Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvCRjnY4FNg&feature=related)

Those glasses!  :metal
Awesome! I've seen that before.
Love the UFO mention!!!

You could tell even back then that Steve Harris was the coolest motherfuc#er in hard rock.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on September 14, 2012, 06:16:47 AM
Iron Maiden 1985 Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvCRjnY4FNg&feature=related)

Those glasses!  :metal
Awesome! I've seen that before.
Love the UFO mention!!!

You could tell even back then that Steve Harris was the coolest motherfuc#er in hard rock.

I'll second that, with the possible exception of Hetfield. Het was a monster at that time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 21, 2012, 03:27:37 AM
(https://www.blabbermouth.net/soulflypremiere/maideneurope.jpg)

Now we're talking!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SomeoneLikeHim on September 21, 2012, 03:34:36 AM
:myungwoot:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on September 21, 2012, 12:20:17 PM
I really hope they're doing some indoor shows before the Summer festival circuit.  I'm knocking around a trip to Europe in the Spring, and I'd love to catch one or two of these.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on September 21, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
I've noticed that all the albums with the slipcase exteriors have finally been going from $15 to $10, so I picked up The Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Somewhere In Time, and Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son yesterday. Feels good to finally be getting more IM in my collection; all I had before was The Final Frontier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2012, 06:17:08 AM
I've noticed that all the albums with the slipcase exteriors have finally been going from $15 to $10, so I picked up The Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Somewhere In Time, and Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son yesterday. Feels good to finally be getting more IM in my collection; all I had before was The Final Frontier.
That's a hell of a haul! :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on September 22, 2012, 07:40:42 AM
Might as well complete the collection; you won't regret it!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ultimetalhead on September 22, 2012, 08:25:47 AM
I was collecting those slipcase ones for a while. I think I have Killers, NOTB, Piece, LAD, Powerslave, SiT, and Seventh Son. I don't remember why I stopped.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 25, 2012, 02:11:19 AM
Quote from: ironmaiden.com
IRON MAIDEN IS THE FIRST ROCK BAND TO BE ANNOUNCED TO PLAY AT THE NEW NATIONAL STADIUM – FRIENDS ARENA – IN STOCKHOLM, JULY 13, 2012

(https://emoticonhq.com/images/FamilyGuy/Stewiedancingsmall.gif)
(https://emoticonhq.com/images/FamilyGuy/gigity2.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on November 16, 2012, 09:58:38 AM
Ahhh Nicko you sexy MoFo you got some good taste my friend!  :metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7HLu58sHduY#!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WBVXbXjVIJ8#!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on November 25, 2012, 01:17:02 AM
I've noticed that all the albums with the slipcase exteriors have finally been going from $15 to $10, so I picked up The Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Somewhere In Time, and Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son yesterday. Feels good to finally be getting more IM in my collection; all I had before was The Final Frontier.

Continuing on, a few days back I bought the following: s/t, Fear Of The Dark, and A Matter Of Life And Death. So now I've got about half the discography. So far, all the albums have been very good; it usually comes down to me liking about half the songs, and being sort of indifferent to the other half.

And then there's A Matter Of Life And Death. Holy shit. It's been quiet a while since I've been able to say I've loved every song on a single album, but every song on this album clicked for me. Especially amazing since I've been listening to all the IM albums I own this weekend and this came at the tail-end when I was getting weary. The only gripe I'd have (and it's very minor since I love every song anyway) is that a lot of the songs sound kind of samey. I mean, how many begin with that slow, acousticy build-up. At any rate, my favorite IM album so far, and could very possibly sneak it's way into my top 20 favorite albums ever.

I guess a little con is that I've owned The Final Frontier since it was released, always enjoyed it, but now it seems like a step down from AMOLAD.  :lol

Hoping to find more of the slipcase editions. I just noticed that when you put them together on the shelf, the sides are forming a picture of Eddie, so I really want to complete that.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 30, 2012, 07:30:59 PM
AMOLAD is my favorite IM album so you are not alone.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on November 30, 2012, 07:37:11 PM
Yeah, AMOLAD was a very well executed experiment. Although, my fav is Brave new world, you simply hear the unleashed energy from Dickinson and Smith as they returned to the band......
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on November 30, 2012, 08:16:34 PM
Coincidentally, I bought the rest of the albums I don't have today.  :lol Picked up BNW, DoD, NPftD and Powerslave in the store, ordered Killers, X Factor and Virtual XI off of Amazon.

It is... complete.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 30, 2012, 10:34:19 PM
Enjoy although some of those are my least favorites  IMO.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 01, 2012, 04:29:16 AM
Congratulations, Nel.  :tup  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on December 03, 2012, 01:29:54 AM
Great, welcome to the fold. I've been listening to IM since I first heard a 12" of 'Drifter' in '81 or something. Bought 'Killers' when it came out and became a fan instantly.

Having said that, to my eternal shame I must admit to have NEVER seen them play live. I did see them at a Mc Donalds in my hometown though, but that don't count.... :blush
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MoraWintersoul on December 03, 2012, 02:27:51 AM
Welcome to Iron Maiden!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 03, 2012, 06:03:32 AM
Great, welcome to the fold. I've been listening to IM since I first heard a 12" of 'Drifter' in '81 or something. Bought 'Killers' when it came out and became a fan instantly.

Having said that, to my eternal shame I must admit to have NEVER seen them play live. I did see them at a Mc Donalds in my hometown though, but that don't count.... :blush

Sadly your time is running out to see them as they are getting older and don't tour as much these days. You have to see them next time they come near you.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 14, 2012, 05:47:33 AM
Iron Maiden - Bloopers Of The Beast Vol. I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h8DIDPfTbQ)
24:56! That could have been the end for Nicko!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Gadough on December 23, 2012, 02:06:24 PM
Someone needs to explain to me why the fanbase doesn't like No Prayer For the Dying. I'm giving it a proper listen for the first time, and I'm really enjoying it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on December 23, 2012, 02:17:46 PM
I enjoy like it a lot, actually, but some tracks just drag it down. Public Enema Number One comes to mind, or the overrated Bring Your Daughter...

Other songs, like the title track, Holy Smoke and Mother Russia are all pretty swell and often go unappreciated, which is a shame.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on December 23, 2012, 02:29:31 PM
Other songs, like the title track, Holy Smoke and Mother Russia are all pretty swell and often go unappreciated, which is a shame.

True. If uncompared, it is a good album, but when you see it from the viewpoint of an 80s Maiden fan who has experienced Piece of mind with Nicko's awesome rattling, then epic Powerslave, progressive Somewhere in time and their concept album Seventh son of a seventh son, NPFAD is a downer. Also it was the first album without Adrian Smith after a long while, and let's be honest: Gers' riffs and solos never were as good as Adrian's, although Janick has also had pretty cool moments....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on December 23, 2012, 03:47:38 PM
Someone needs to explain to me why the fanbase doesn't like No Prayer For the Dying. I'm giving it a proper listen for the first time, and I'm really enjoying it.

Because TAILGUNNUH

TAILGUNNUH

You know, I've had that album for several years, really only to complete the totally hated but they don't sound bad to me remastered collection, and I don't think I've ever listened to it all the way through, but Holy Smoke was the only song I liked, and only because it was ridiculous.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on December 23, 2012, 04:42:48 PM
I kinda listened to everything together, and No Prayer For The Dying and Fear Of The Dark just felt a bit weaker because they felt like a more hard rock kind of sound rather than the direction they were going down with Somewhere In Time and Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son.

I still enjoyed a majority of songs on those two albums though.

X Factor and Virtual XI I have yet to actually sit through. All the anti-hype is kind of making me dread it.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on December 23, 2012, 04:58:34 PM
The X Factor is sooo amazing and underrated that it's not even funny.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 23, 2012, 11:48:19 PM
Yeah, I don't think you've seen much anti-hype for X Factor in this forum.  Most people here think at the very least it's a good album, and quite a few of us think it's great.  Virtual XI is a different story, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 24, 2012, 01:34:46 AM
X-Factor has gotten a fair amount of beating since it's release but it really is a decent album imo. I love Man on the Edge!  :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on December 24, 2012, 03:37:23 AM
NPFTD is alright, not even close to 80s albums, but better than anything after reunion. The title song, Public Enema Number One and Run Silent, Run Deep are my favourite songs. Bring Your Daughter, on the other hand, is pretty much one of the worst Iron Maiden songs. Still it is better than Bruce's original version  :P.

Holy Smoke has my all-time favourite music video. If you haven't seen it yet, go and check it out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MoraWintersoul on December 24, 2012, 03:47:25 AM
X-Factor has gotten a fair amount of beating since it's release but it really is a decent album imo. I love Man on the Edge!  :heart
Falling doooown, falling doooown, falling dooooo-oooo-ooooown! :heart

I quite like Judgment of Heaven and I don't see it mentioned frequently.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on December 24, 2012, 03:50:38 AM
I quite like Judgment of Heaven and I don't see it mentioned frequently.

Judgment of heaven is waiting for me
Waiting for me
Waiting for me
Waiting for me





YEA-YEAAAAAAH!!!!!!





Seriously, it is very good. I love the mid-section guitar melodies.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 24, 2012, 04:19:36 AM
TXF = Best Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 24, 2012, 04:42:10 AM
I think time has shown how incredible The X Factor actually is. I feel like, after the release of A Matter of life and death, The X Factor suddenly made sense. That album laid the foundation for what the Maiden have been doing ever since Bruce rejoined, but the absence of Bruce and a much darker and raw sound turned off too many fans that had refused to acknowledge the album for about a decade.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 24, 2012, 07:47:01 AM
I agree with what everyone is saying about the X-Factor.  The album is really good musically.  I think it lacks in production and Blaze, while I do like his vocals on his solo albums, doesn't sound that great on this album.  I think when you see how The Sign of The Cross was on RiR, you can see just how good those songs really are.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 24, 2012, 08:07:48 AM
I think Blaze did a really good job on TXF. His performance on VXI, on the other hand, isn't that impressive, mostly because the songs are too cheerful for his darker, deeper voice. But if anyone's not too sure about his vocals overall, his solo albums are an absolute must.  :smiley:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 24, 2012, 10:40:22 AM
I think Blaze did a really good job on TXF. His performance on VXI, on the other hand, isn't that impressive, mostly because the songs are too cheerful for his darker, deeper voice. But if anyone's not too sure about his vocals overall, his solo albums are an absolute must.  :smiley:
Yeah, I agree with that, M. Especially Promise And Terror, a truly remarkable album after the death of his wife.



I've stated before that to me, TXF sounds like a demo of an album that could've been great. It is filled with some of the best ideas in the catalog, but I feel that a lot of the songs just don't feel completely worked through.
I'm in no say dissing it or saying it sucks, I just feel that it's a bit incomplete. Both in terms of writing and production. Like I said, it has a demo feel to it.
I think the intro to The Unbeliever is one of the coolest sections they have, but between that, the verse, and the chorus, it just sounds like a garbled mess. I believe the blueprint was there, but it just needed more refinement. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on December 24, 2012, 11:07:06 AM
Ruba is right about the Holy Smoke video.  If you've never seen it, go to youtube right away.   If Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension had been released under the Iron Maiden name, fans would've hailed them as classics and Blaze wouldn't have gotten a bad rap at all.  I enjoy TXF and VX1 a lot though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on January 09, 2013, 05:14:48 AM
(https://pics.kuvaton.com/kuvei/iron_kittens.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 09, 2013, 05:46:20 AM
 :lol They are pretty accurate, especially the three amigos.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Man-Erg on January 09, 2013, 06:20:17 AM
new maiden > old maiden
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 06:57:07 AM
Adrian is spot on!  :lol

new maiden > old maiden
Plz explain your defenition of new and old Maiden?

Do you mean 80s and 90s vs today?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Man-Erg on January 09, 2013, 07:09:09 AM
Old Maiden: up to Brave New World
New Maiden: from Brave New World onward.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on January 09, 2013, 07:19:26 AM
The classic era is vastly superior to the modern era of Iron Maiden.


Sure, they had a few duds there in the middle, but the run of albums from the self-titled debut up to and including Seventh Son is fantastic.  Nothing in the modern era really comes too close to that except maybe A Matter of Life and Death


There are definitely flashes of brilliance in the modern era, though.    But there are too many skip-worthy tracks on albums like Dance of Death and Brave New World
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 07:24:45 AM
Ahh ok, i thoughts so. Then it have to be:

old maiden > new maiden

I like BNW but i'm sorry, i haven't really been hooked on any of their latest albums. When we're talking about the golden era of Maiden, nothing can beat the albums they released during the 80s and no future album will.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 09, 2013, 07:25:50 AM
The classic era is vastly superior to the modern era of Iron Maiden.

I agree wholeheartedly. I love the 80s albums while the 2000s stuff is very spotty for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Man-Erg on January 09, 2013, 07:30:36 AM
yes I know, the consensus is that the old ones are better, but I cannot resist the coolness of the new ones. I find old ones to be good, but sometimes with too much filler (at least filler to me) tracks. And I can't stand Somewhere in Time. I'm definitely not an average IM fan it seems.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on January 09, 2013, 07:34:53 AM
yes I know, the consensus is that the old ones are better, but I cannot resist the coolness of the new ones. I find old ones to be good, but sometimes with too much filler (at least filler to me) tracks. And I can't stand Somewhere in Time. I'm definitely not an average IM fan it seems.

Have you ever noticed how old Maiden songs start straight off into awesomeness, and most of the new ones spend 2 minutes noodling around first?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 07:42:48 AM
yes I know, the consensus is that the old ones are better, but I cannot resist the coolness of the new ones. I find old ones to be good, but sometimes with too much filler (at least filler to me) tracks. And I can't stand Somewhere in Time. I'm definitely not an average IM fan it seems.
Naw it's cool, i think alot of people how's first contact with Maiden was during the 80s or 90s will have a special connection to those areas and vice versa. Of course not everybody share that connection but i think it's a common thing that your first "love" will always be the most memorable no matter what.

But:

Quote from: He did not say that, right?
And I can't stand Somewhere in Time.
:omg:

What about:
Wasted Years
The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner
Stranger In A Strange Land

And freakin: Alexander The Great  :metal




Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 09, 2013, 07:48:33 AM
Somewhere In Time is tied with Seventh Son as my favourite Maiden album :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Man-Erg on January 09, 2013, 07:57:42 AM

Have you ever noticed how old Maiden songs start straight off into awesomeness, and most of the new ones spend 2 minutes noodling around first?
Yes and I love that.
Naw it's cool, i think alot of people how's first contact with Maiden was during the 80s or 90s will have a special connection to those areas and vice versa. Of course not everybody share that connection but i think it's a common thing that your first "love" will always be the most memorable no matter what.

But:


 :omg:

What about:
Wasted Years
The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner
Stranger In A Strange Land

And freakin: Alexander The Great  :metal
I got to know Maiden through their 80s stuff but when I heard the new albums I was amazed and since then it's my favorite IM "era".
About Somewhere in Time, I don't know why but every track on it just annoys me. It's pretty weird but I can't help it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on January 09, 2013, 08:10:26 AM
Wow, Man-Erg, you are definitely an unusual Iron Maiden fan.   :jets:   It's cool, though. 


I was going through some pictures and found these from a jam session a few years back:


(https://www.kirksnosehair.com/pics/IW.jpg)


(https://www.kirksnosehair.com/pics/IFMTW.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 09, 2013, 09:54:25 AM
Those kittens are adorable.  :heart

As for the old Maiden vs new Maiden comparison... It's actually incredibly close. I honestly couldn't pick which era I prefer. 80s are full of timeless classics, but the stuff from Brave new world onwards is just so mature, progressive and epic, especially A Matter of life and death, which itself beats 5 out of 7 80s Maiden albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 10:10:53 AM
Wow, Man-Erg, you are definitely an unusual Iron Maiden fan.   :jets:   It's cool, though. 


I was going through some pictures and found these from a jam session a few years back:


(https://www.kirksnosehair.com/pics/IW.jpg)


(https://www.kirksnosehair.com/pics/IFMTW.jpg)
Cool T-shirt! Reminds me of the "Fuck Guns N' Roses here comes Metallica" T-shirt that was popular during the 90s!  :metal I remember in school, you had to choose which camp to follow, either GnR or Metallica!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on January 09, 2013, 10:12:10 AM
Yngwie had a similiar shirt for the G3 tour
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 10:16:33 AM
Of course he had, we're talking about:

Yngwie "You've released the fucking fury!" Malmsteen

 :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2013, 10:35:51 AM


As for the old Maiden vs new Maiden comparison... It's actually incredibly close. I honestly couldn't pick which era I prefer. 80s are full of timeless classics, but the stuff from Brave new world onwards is just so mature, progressive and epic, especially A Matter of life and death, which itself beats 5 out of 7 80s Maiden albums.
I agree.

Iron Maiden has never been better, particularly their last two albums.
I will also say that Death On The Road is easily my favorite live album from Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on January 09, 2013, 11:31:29 AM
Oh, I definitely appreciate their modern material.  In fact, I'd call "A Matter of Life and Death" a masterpiece and rank it as high as any of their classic material.   I just don't think they've done anything that can really be held up to albums like "The Number of The Beast" as equal.  Close, maybe, but not quite.


I wonder if they're working on anything new?  Anyone know?



Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2013, 11:41:20 AM
They're touring the Maiden England show through the summer festivals and then I believe they will turn their attention to a new album. I think we're looking at a mid 2014 release date IMO.

I think their reunion era albums are every bit as strong as the Classic era, save for NOTB.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 09, 2013, 11:49:28 AM
Since BNW and specifically RiR is what got me hooked to IM, I favor the newer stuff but there is no doubt that the golden era of the 80s is amazing as well.

Also, En vivo may be their best overall video.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on January 09, 2013, 11:50:40 AM

Also, En vivo may be their best overall video.

Hmmmm. Flight 666 although it is a compilation of songs from different venues. But as concert video, Rock in Rio imo.....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 09, 2013, 12:01:32 PM
RiR has the best crowd but the editing makes it hard to watch. DoD has a great stage show and overall feel to the concert but the editing takes away from it. Flight 666 is awesome but because it's all different shows, I don't feel the concert experience I guess. En vivo probably has the worst set of all 4 but the best feel overall if that makes any sense.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2013, 12:27:37 PM
As far as the DVDs go, En Vivo is much easier on the eyes. The editing on RiR and especially DOTR renders them both basically unwatchable. It's too bad because the atmosphere is great on RiR and DOTR, to me, is the most gorgeous footage of the band that's ever been filmed.

I prefer the CD of DOTR because I've always found the audio to RiR somewhat muddy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 12:31:14 PM
I have the upmost respect that Maiden are still going strong and still release albums that sounds like Maiden and not an updated version. There is no denial that Maiden have never been better live as the last 10 years. Somewhere Back In Time Tour was the best Maiden show/tour i've ever seen so when it comes to delivering they don't disappoint.

With all that being said every album after BNW have not been very interesting to me except AMOLAD but still even that album did not settle with me as the classic albums.  :-\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 09, 2013, 12:50:43 PM
Honestly the new maiden sound really started with the x factor but I guess since BnW was the reunite album that is considered the new stuff.

The x factor sounds (song wise) a lot like AMOLAD and TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 01:12:37 PM
I would simply call X and XI as the Blaze era and BNW as a new start/chapter of the classic era line-up. I think Blaze and his voice really marks that era as a separate chapter even though the music may sound the same but it's not really that important how you label it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on January 09, 2013, 01:19:49 PM
I have the upmost respect that Maiden are still going strong and still release albums that sounds like Maiden and not an updated version. There is no denial that Maiden have never been better live as the last 10 years. Somewhere Back In Time Tour was the best Maiden show/tour i've ever seen so when it comes to delivering they don't disappoint.

With all that being said every album after BNW have not been very interesting to me except AMOLAD but still even that album did not settle with me as the classic albums.  :-\


Somewhere Back In Time tour was, indeed, quite good.  BUT.....


Nothing can compare to how they sounded, especially Bruce, in the 80's.  He has a hard time hitting a LOT of those high notes these days and it was quite noticeable whereas when I saw them on the Powerslave tour, he was -literally- perfect.


One thing I do like better about their tours now is the 3 guitar attack.  Having that third guitar to play the rhythms during those twin harmony guitar parts really makes a HUGE difference in how they sound as a band live.



Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 01:24:18 PM
Ohh man you made me blush there!  :blush The things i would do to be able to experience Maiden live during that era.

The fact that you have seen them during The World Slavery Tour is just....:hefdaddy

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on January 09, 2013, 01:35:23 PM
Hell, I saw them open for Judas Priest when Paul Di'Anno was still their vocalist.  1981 - I was 17 years old.  First time I ever drove myself and some friends to a concert, in fact.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on January 09, 2013, 01:35:57 PM
<-----Fucking Fossil  :jets:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2013, 01:38:35 PM
Hell, I saw them open for Judas Priest when Paul Di'Anno was still their vocalist.  1981 - I was 17 years old.  First time I ever drove myself and some friends to a concert, in fact.

Old shit!

First time I saw them Kirk, was the Piece Of Mind tour at the old Cape Cod Coliseum.
I was 14!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 09, 2013, 01:40:42 PM
Nothing can compare to how they sounded, especially Bruce, in the 80's.  He has a hard time hitting a LOT of those high notes these days and it was quite noticeable whereas when I saw them on the Powerslave tour, he was -literally- perfect.
Depends on when you saw them on that tour. You can watch Behind the Iron Curtain and Live After Death and see how huge a difference there is in his voice from the beginning of the tour to the end. By the time the Long Beach shows came around he was pretty much kaput.

That said, up until this last go around, I've always thought he sounded much better than he had in the past. The so-called Maiden England tour last year was the first time I noticed his voice sounding at all weaker. I actually considered that it might be the aforementioned end of the tour problems, but after watching some youtube videos from early on, he was just noticeably weaker in voice this tour.

Quote
One thing I do like better about their tours now is the 3 guitar attack.  Having that third guitar to play the rhythms during those twin harmony guitar parts really makes a HUGE difference in how they sound as a band live.
Most of the time it just seems to muddle things up, to me. I'd be pretty happy if Janick got the axe, myself.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on January 09, 2013, 01:53:59 PM
I as well saw them with Di'anno once and than again post Paul but pre NOTB....they were playing the first 2 albums with Bruce as a way to introduce him the the fans

Saw them at least once every album up until Somewhere..than they kind of fell of my bands of interest list..just became 2 repetitive for me

Although I like some of the reunion material its still same old same old
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2013, 01:56:22 PM
You guys.......... :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on January 10, 2013, 01:58:05 AM
Ahh ok, i thoughts so. Then it have to be:

old maiden > new maiden

I like BNW but i'm sorry, i haven't really been hooked on any of their latest albums. When we're talking about the golden era of Maiden, nothing can beat the albums they released during the 80s and no future album will.

 :tup, except I don't care about BNW. Dance of Death is the best reunion album IMO.

And yeah...

You guys.......... :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on January 10, 2013, 01:09:53 PM
They're touring the Maiden England show through the summer festivals and then I believe they will turn their attention to a new album. I think we're looking at a mid 2014 release date IMO.

I think their reunion era albums are every bit as strong as the Classic era, save for NOTB.

you may want to check out the Maiden facebook page they just posted the Steve is taking his solo band on a 14 country / 24 city european tour and taking a temporary leave from his Iron Maiden duties (whatever that means)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 10, 2013, 01:25:27 PM
Nothing to worry about, it's only during Feb and Mar. The 29th of may they start the Euro leg of MET!

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on January 10, 2013, 01:56:33 PM
Right, then there are lots of gigs in Europe.

Own a ticket for Seerock Festival in Graz, Austria with Maiden as first headlines. Finally, 5 years after my last Maiden gig!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 10, 2013, 02:01:45 PM
They're touring the Maiden England show through the summer festivals and then I believe they will turn their attention to a new album. I think we're looking at a mid 2014 release date IMO.

I think their reunion era albums are every bit as strong as the Classic era, save for NOTB.

you may want to check out the Maiden facebook page they just posted the Steve is taking his solo band on a 14 country / 24 city european tour and taking a temporary leave from his Iron Maiden duties (whatever that means)

Yeah, I saw that earlier today.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 15, 2013, 05:03:10 PM
Looks like Bruce has gone and joined the public speaking circuit. Seems a decent match, as he's obviously a pretty interesting bloke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtMmwwtDhII

"What's changed?  All that's changed now is that the music's free and the T-shirt costs you a hundred bucks."   :lol

I really like the "call a poet" idea.  This was a different section of the speech, and obviously a previous one, but I put it here because he provides a real life example of that concept.  And it appears that he's also in the airship business now. Last I heard he was working the flight services idea. Dude seems to get around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4mq-2QyFjI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 16, 2013, 06:34:59 AM
I don't think you can find a better role model in rock music. He's definitely not the typical rock star.

The creativity speech was amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 16, 2013, 06:52:45 AM


"What's changed?  All that's changed now is that the music's free and the T-shirt costs you a hundred bucks."   :lol
Great line.

The more I watched that video, the more he looked like Pat Sajak! :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on January 16, 2013, 07:14:51 AM
Weird , for some reason, I'm not getting any sound.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 16, 2013, 07:48:39 AM
I don't think you can find a better role model in rock music. He's definitely not the typical rock star.

So true in so many ways.

I loved the video, Bruce is a genius.  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on January 16, 2013, 08:24:38 AM
never mind, had the wrong plug in.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 17, 2013, 05:32:42 AM
And now for the opposite:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brBtb5ykIoI

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 17, 2013, 06:30:38 AM
What the hell is the deal with someone yelling out "Bruce Dickinson" at a Paul Di'Anno show? :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on January 17, 2013, 07:01:50 AM
What the hell is the deal with someone yelling out "Bruce Dickinson" at a Paul Di'Anno show? :facepalm:

They maybe think that Bruce would make a better Di'Anno solo gig than Paul himself  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2013, 02:22:58 PM
And now for the opposite:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brBtb5ykIoI

Why would you go to his show just to heckle him and yell Bruce Dickinson.  You can hear the guy shit himself by his silence once Dianno confronts him.  :lol

2:56 "I love you"  :lol   "NO, NO"  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 17, 2013, 03:49:48 PM
And now for the opposite:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brBtb5ykIoI

Why would you go to his show just to heckle him and yell Bruce Dickinson.  You can hear the guy shit himself by his silence once Dianno confronts him.  :lol

2:56 "I love you"  :lol   "NO, NO"  :lol
Yea man Dianno just floors him and gets triggerd when he gets silenced.  :lol

I have no idea why he yelled Bruce but i actually don't think he meant anything by it, just bad english.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 17, 2013, 08:54:53 PM
Damn, that's just a mess all the way around. I agree that the guy probably didn't mean anything by it; bad English and cheap vodka. PD actually seemed reasonably good natured about it at first, but then he really lost it. Add to that, he looks and sounds truly pathetic. I'm pretty fond of the guy, so I really hope he's still getting IM money and doing club gigs for fun and tail.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 18, 2013, 04:17:37 AM
I forgot how great Brave New World is. It would certainly make my top 50.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 18, 2013, 04:22:00 AM
I forgot how great Brave New World is. It would certainly make my top 50.

One of Maiden's best IMO.

Also, going back to the vid on Dianno, I didn't know Running Free was the song that made the band famous?  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 18, 2013, 04:24:54 AM
I forgot how great Brave New World is. It would certainly make my top 50.
Yea it's good, the best of the "new" era albums with Bruce if you ask me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on January 18, 2013, 04:47:21 AM
I'd say AMOLAD is the best reunion album.
I used to love BNW when I was younger, but that album is way too repetitive for me now. At least half of the songs have choruses that are repeated way too many times.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wkiml on January 18, 2013, 06:41:38 AM
Damn, that's just a mess all the way around. I agree that the guy probably didn't mean anything by it; bad English and cheap vodka. PD actually seemed reasonably good natured about it at first, but then he really lost it. Add to that, he looks and sounds truly pathetic. I'm pretty fond of the guy, so I really hope he's still getting IM money and doing club gigs for fun and tail.

love the D'ianno albums but guys is a complete mess now...read his Biography all its about is Drugs,sex and fighting and him padding his own ego ablout how good he is at all 3

Saw him in late 2009 or 2010 (don't remember) he played a club in NJ about 20 people were there...he ran through his set (which consisted of mostly Maiden tunes) and than just scowered around the bar looking for someone to hook him up with coke
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 03, 2013, 07:04:07 AM
Anyone else gonna see Maiden on the European leg? 10/7 Malmö Stadium, Sweden!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on February 03, 2013, 07:06:08 AM
I'd say AMOLAD is the best reunion album.
I used to love BNW when I was younger, but that album is way too repetitive for me now. At least half of the songs have choruses that are repeated way too many times.


Those repetitive choruses do drag a lot of their stuff down a bit, even some of the classic-era material suffers from it.


AMOLAD is also my favorite reunion album  :hat
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 03, 2013, 07:07:03 AM
Anyone else gonna see Maiden on the European leg? 10/7 Malmö Stadium, Sweden!  :metal
I certainly will. The plan is to travel to Austria or Slovakia, I only have to sort things out with my exams first. But there's no way I'm missing Maiden this year.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on February 03, 2013, 09:31:35 AM
Anyone else gonna see Maiden on the European leg? 10/7 Malmö Stadium, Sweden!  :metal
I certainly will. The plan is to travel to Austria or Slovakia, I only have to sort things out with my exams first. But there's no way I'm missing Maiden this year.  :metal

Yup, 21st June in Graz, Austria  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 03, 2013, 10:59:57 AM
Enjoy the shows Europeans! It was a great show when I saw them in New Jersey.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 06, 2013, 04:30:38 PM
Just found this awesome site:

https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/


Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 06, 2013, 04:36:18 PM
Just found this awesome site:

https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/
Yup, that's been around a while.
Great site!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 06, 2013, 04:44:39 PM
For instance there were apparently a band in the 70s called Iron Maiden before Iron Maiden. Now called Bolton Iron Maiden.   :omg:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 425 on February 06, 2013, 07:04:02 PM
For instance there were apparently a band in the 70s called Iron Maiden before Iron Maiden. Now called Bolton Iron Maiden.   :omg:

Actually, according to Maverick they essentially disbanded before 'Arry's boys got famous; "Bolton" is only to specify the difference between that Iron Maiden and the famous one (Bolton being where that band was formed). The album he talks about there was released years after the band disbanded (following the death of one of the members). Basically, the other Iron Maiden is not a currently active band and was only active simultaneously with the famous Iron Maiden for a very brief time in 1976.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on February 06, 2013, 07:36:33 PM
So this has been my relationship with AMOLAD:

Purchase day: Eh, it's okay, but some of the songs are kind of long and plodding.

Two years later: What the hell, let's listen to AMOLAD...wow, this is better than I remembered.

Last year, on a long trip: Man, AMOLAD is even BETTER than I remembered.

Last night, working through the post re-union albums: JESUS FUCKING CHRIST THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING.

Talk about a grower.  :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 07, 2013, 02:55:45 AM
Just found this awesome site:

https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/
Yup, that's been around a while.
Great site!
Amazing site, it used to be my favorite website back in the day when I was discovering Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 07, 2013, 04:34:19 AM
So this has been my relationship with AMOLAD:

Purchase day: Eh, it's okay, but some of the songs are kind of long and plodding.

Two years later: What the hell, let's listen to AMOLAD...wow, this is better than I remembered.

Last year, on a long trip: Man, AMOLAD is even BETTER than I remembered.

Last night, working through the post re-union albums: JESUS FUCKING CHRIST THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING.

Talk about a grower.  :rollin

Have you heard the soundboard bootleg from the third (I think) Stockholm date on the AMOLAD tour?  They're the definitive version of the album for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on February 07, 2013, 04:49:51 AM
Is it accessible somewhere on the net? I'd love to listen to that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 07, 2013, 06:30:16 AM
This has to be my favourite IM cover:
(https://i.imgur.com/p6EqS.jpg)

The amount of references in this is awesome!  :metal See if you can find phantom of the opera?


Btw here's all the references if your interested:

https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?url=album06_sit/sitzooms&link=albums&lang=eng
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on February 07, 2013, 06:33:37 AM
Oh yeah :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on February 07, 2013, 08:54:37 AM
At first I thought the guy with wings was supposed to be a reference to the movie Brazil and I was pretty happy with myself for getting that.

Then I realized 'Oh yeah, they have a song about Icarus.'  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on February 07, 2013, 10:51:47 AM
So this has been my relationship with AMOLAD:

Purchase day: Eh, it's okay, but some of the songs are kind of long and plodding.

Two years later: What the hell, let's listen to AMOLAD...wow, this is better than I remembered.

Last year, on a long trip: Man, AMOLAD is even BETTER than I remembered.

Last night, working through the post re-union albums: JESUS FUCKING CHRIST THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING.

Talk about a grower.  :rollin

Have you heard the soundboard bootleg from the third (I think) Stockholm date on the AMOLAD tour?  They're the definitive version of the album for me.

No but I'd love to. Got a feeling it really comes together even better live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ZirconBlue on February 08, 2013, 08:23:52 AM
This has to be my favourite IM cover:
(https://i.imgur.com/p6EqS.jpg)

The amount of references in this is awesome!  :metal See if you can find phantom of the opera?


Btw here's all the references if your interested:

https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?url=album06_sit/sitzooms&link=albums&lang=eng (https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?url=album06_sit/sitzooms&link=albums&lang=eng)


I always loved that cover, although it was difficult to pick out all the details on the cassette version.   ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 08, 2013, 08:26:48 AM
This has to be my favourite IM cover:
(https://i.imgur.com/p6EqS.jpg)

The amount of references in this is awesome!  :metal See if you can find phantom of the opera?


Btw here's all the references if your interested:

https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?url=album06_sit/sitzooms&link=albums&lang=eng (https://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?url=album06_sit/sitzooms&link=albums&lang=eng)



I always loved that cover, although it was difficult to pick out all the details on the cassette version.   ;)
Haha that's true but even on CD it's hard so LP is the way to go!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on February 12, 2013, 08:46:23 AM
Iron Maiden are gonna re-release their Maiden England '88 concert from Birmingham on DVD on March 25th. A bit too lazy to post the link from blabbermouth or ironmaiden.com but I'm a highly reliable person  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 12, 2013, 08:52:13 AM
https://www.ironmaiden.com/maiden-england-88-concert-to-be-released-on-dvd.html

I'm very excited about this, especially about the documentary. I'm so gonna have this DVD.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 12, 2013, 08:53:04 AM
Iron Maiden are gonna re-release their Maiden England '88 concert from Birmingham on DVD on March 25th. A bit too lazy to post the link from blabbermouth or ironmaiden.com but I'm a highly reliable person  :biggrin:
You beat me to it!  :lol I was just about to!

Iron Maiden - Maiden England '88 Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=91EAEKF2plE#!)

DISC ONE – MAIDEN ENGLAND ’88     
Set List:
Moonchild
The Evil That Men Do
The Prisoner
Still Life
Die With Your Boots On
Infinite Dreams
Killers
Can I Play With Madness
Heaven Can Wait
Wasted Years
The Clairvoyant
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
The Number Of The Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden
Run To The Hills*
Running Free*
Sanctuary*

*previously unreleased.


DISC TWO – THE HISTORY OF IRON MAIDEN PART 3
The History Of Iron Maiden - Part 3       
12 Wasted Years                                 
Wasted Years promo video                 
Stranger In A Strange Land promo video
Can I Play With Madness promo video 
The Evil That Men Do promo video
The Clairvoyant promo video


Edit: Damn you guys are fast!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 12, 2013, 09:03:24 AM
No question who edited the trailer video.   :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2013, 09:52:22 AM
No question who edited the trailer video.   :lol
:lol
No shit, right?

I hope he doesn't mess with the original edit. This is a nicely shot concert.

Still have the Maiden England and 12 Wasted Years on VHS. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 12, 2013, 09:58:50 AM
I wish there was footage from other concerts.  The Birmingham show is not Maiden at its finest.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2013, 10:42:53 AM
I wish there was footage from other concerts.  The Birmingham show is not Maiden at its finest.
I would live to get the full Donnington show. The 7 or so tracks they released on Eddie's Archive sound great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 12, 2013, 10:55:54 AM
TAC, I dunno if you know, but most of 12 Wasted Years is on the The Early Days documentary now. Live After Death got a fair bit of the "Behind the Iron Curtain" show, too, on the bonus disc. So here's to hoping Maiden England gets something like that too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2013, 11:25:15 AM
I have both. It's been a while since I watched 12 Wasted Years, but I didn't think they used the same material on The Early Days. They basically tell the same story, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 12, 2013, 02:11:50 PM
I still both of these on VHS, 12 Wasted Years is particulary enjoyable with some great footage, looking forward to this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on February 12, 2013, 02:49:10 PM
I'm mostly looking forward to the third sequel of their history as their late 80s seem a bit mysterious to me. Glad to soon be able to find out more! And yes, I have some VHS rip of 12 Wasted Years on DVD, it's a good documentary and nice they added it. Come March!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 12, 2013, 03:21:01 PM
Awesome. Been waiting for this announcement for over a year at least.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 12, 2013, 03:37:33 PM
Here's an interesting question:  What if Iron Maiden had NOT named their third album Number Of The Beast?  I mean, what if everything else was basically the same, but rather than naming the album and basing the cover art on that song, they went a different direction?  Yeah, they probably would still have caught some flak eventually for the song itself.  But I don't think the opposition from those who misunderstood the song would have been as vocal because there wouldn't have been something as blatant or obvious to rail against.  So I guess what I'm wondering is:  would that have ultimately helped the band, hurt them, or not mattered?  I know we're speculating, but I just thought it made for an interesting question.  On one hand, it could be argued the lack of such vocal opposition to the band would have helped them, because they wouldn't have had to deal with a dumb distraction, and a lot of potential fans who might have been put off by the whole number of the beast concept might have become fans.  On the other hand, maybe it would have hurt them because ANY press ultimately gets the name out there, which brings in new fans who are curious.  Thoughts?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 12, 2013, 03:43:57 PM
I think the bad publicity definitely helped them. Kids in general want to do the things they aren't allowed to.  I think it definitely sparked an interest where as it probably would have taken more time for the music to speak for itself.

Anyway... WTF?!?! No blu ray?!?!?!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on February 12, 2013, 03:53:23 PM
Anyway... WTF?!?! No blu ray?!?!?!

They'll release the BR in some 20 years with some additional bonus material they are managing to hide from daylight, to cash in once again reward their loyal fanbase!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on February 12, 2013, 03:57:36 PM
They'll probably be dead in 20 years.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on February 12, 2013, 04:03:06 PM
They'll probably be dead in 20 years.

The record company won't.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2013, 04:11:07 PM
Here's an interesting question:  What if Iron Maiden had NOT named their third album Number Of The Beast?  I mean, what if everything else was basically the same, but rather than naming the album and basing the cover art on that song, they went a different direction?  Yeah, they probably would still have caught some flak eventually for the song itself.  But I don't think the opposition from those who misunderstood the song would have been as vocal because there wouldn't have been something as blatant or obvious to rail against.  So I guess what I'm wondering is:  would that have ultimately helped the band, hurt them, or not mattered?  I know we're speculating, but I just thought it made for an interesting question.  On one hand, it could be argued the lack of such vocal opposition to the band would have helped them, because they wouldn't have had to deal with a dumb distraction, and a lot of potential fans who might have been put off by the whole number of the beast concept might have become fans.  On the other hand, maybe it would have hurt them because ANY press ultimately gets the name out there, which brings in new fans who are curious.  Thoughts?

Bosk, that's a great question. Let's say the album was called Run To The Hills. I don't think it would have made one bit of difference, TBH.

They were early darlings of MTV. They had a cool name. Great vivid album covers. The lightning rod that is Eddie, that made them very identifiable. People saw others with Eddie patches on their jackets and it was like, "you like Maiden? Me too." So you would see them in an arena and it was like going to this giant club show.

Maiden's songs captured the imagination. There was no sex, drugs, and RnR in their songs. They sang about values like integrity and adventure. Their songs had club like energy with arena style hooks. It was really the perfect combination.

And even then, they were the best live band out there. I think TNOTB title may have garnered them a little attention, but when you heard them, saw them perform, and knew what they stood for, there should be no reason why they wouldn't have not been succesful.


Now, Maiden's popularity was helped by a lot of factors. As I mentioned, MTV loved them. The Media loved them.  Hit Parader, Circus, and especially Kerrang heavily promoted them. Somehow the Eddie thing worked. Ask Y&T how dangerous a move like that could be.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2013, 04:35:07 PM
Have you guys seen this?

Up The Irons
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQi3tL-UAoY&feature=youtu.be

Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-RDCqBOfpw&feature=relmfu

Part 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-2O9mE1APU&feature=relmfu
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 12, 2013, 06:50:35 PM
TAC, with that in mind, I still love Iron Maiden t-shirts. You wear one of those, and it's like you have the entire society behind you. It's impossible not to feel good about yourself when you're in a Maiden tee.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 12, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
TAC, with that in mind, I still love Iron Maiden t-shirts. You wear one of those, and it's like you have the entire society behind you. It's impossible not to feel good about yourself when you're in a Maiden tee.
Amen, brother.
Perp, if I may ask, how old are you?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on February 12, 2013, 07:33:55 PM
So TAC, the conversation about the title of the 3rd album is how I got into Maiden.  A neighbor of mine bought the album because of the devil on the album cover and the 666 lyric and all that jazz, and I got to listen to it and I loved the music and got it right away but the kid got it because of the perceived satanic stuff which was the farthest from the truth but it got me into them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 12, 2013, 07:37:07 PM
TAC, with that in mind, I still love Iron Maiden t-shirts. You wear one of those, and it's like you have the entire society behind you. It's impossible not to feel good about yourself when you're in a Maiden tee.
Amen, brother.
Perp, if I may ask, how old are you?
25. When I entered HS, Maiden had released Brave New World. AMOLAD came out the summer after I graduated. I saw Maiden twice during that time, I think. I also rocked a Maiden tee under my uniform every day. I had like 4 or 5, so I could where a different one every day :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 12, 2013, 07:53:03 PM
Here's an interesting question:  What if Iron Maiden had NOT named their third album Number Of The Beast?  I mean, what if everything else was basically the same, but rather than naming the album and basing the cover art on that song, they went a different direction?  Yeah, they probably would still have caught some flak eventually for the song itself.  But I don't think the opposition from those who misunderstood the song would have been as vocal because there wouldn't have been something as blatant or obvious to rail against.  So I guess what I'm wondering is:  would that have ultimately helped the band, hurt them, or not mattered?  I know we're speculating, but I just thought it made for an interesting question.  On one hand, it could be argued the lack of such vocal opposition to the band would have helped them, because they wouldn't have had to deal with a dumb distraction, and a lot of potential fans who might have been put off by the whole number of the beast concept might have become fans.  On the other hand, maybe it would have hurt them because ANY press ultimately gets the name out there, which brings in new fans who are curious.  Thoughts?
While I think TAC's assessment is solid, I'll add another perspective. The Bible thumpers who were so worried about Maiden would have found plenty of other reasons to be troubled, just like they did with any other rock/metal band, regardless of what they or their songs were about. NotB was just an easy target. If you parse lyrics well enough you can find all sorts of things to use to paint them as goat people, and if that doesn't work, then there's the old standby Rev 3:15-16. They're evil because they're not glorifying Jesus at every turn. Once they've set their sights to vilifying Maiden, the devout and/or brainwashed will buy into it without much question. A few others will turn rebellious and buy Eddie T-shirts. So NotB didn't have much effect on them being vilified.

As for what effect that would have, the answer is none at all. Hell, every rock and metal band was equally evil to these people (with the exception of KISS, who were somehow worse). Twisted Sister promoted rebellion against parents. Ted Nugent sang about banging hot chicks. Stryper projected overt sexuality. If you're objective, all of these bands actually had pretty positive lyrics, but it didn't stop the Bibile thumpers from condemning them. The publicity also didn't do anything to hinder them. The point here is that all bands of that era, regardless of lyrics or image, were playing on a level field. Maiden didn't get it any worse. Some did better than others because they actually were better than others. Maiden demonstrates that quite well. In their case, talent won out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on February 13, 2013, 04:14:18 AM
Great discussion! First off, I got into Maiden when I read a review of Killers, and bought it. Became a fan instantly. I mean, it wasn't just the album covers, the music, the logo....it was just the pure ENERGY that was so different then anything I'd heard before.

Also, the people behind this band are Smart. They know how to sell the merchandise, cd's/dvd's etc. They've had the luck of the draw with a fantastic coverartist (Riggs) at the start and the iconic figurehead Eddie. Want to do bright bandshirts? No, son, I'ts Black shirts, with bloodred logo, the rest is just filler. Because you know your fans are going to wear jeans and leather jackets. And it WORKS. Still does.

Imagine my surprise when I saw that fantastic cover for NOTB in the store, bought it, got home and then checked out the innersleeve. 'Wait...Bruce who? WTF happened to the singer??! Oh, his nickname's 'Air-Raid Siren' Oh well...Never looked back.

Also, religious fanatics also could look at song titles like 'Children of the Damned' 'Hallowed be thy name' etc, to get their rocks off. The fact is, even then, Maiden were getting a large following rapidly, and nothing would've stopped them at that moment, except for maybe, releasing progrock album.....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 13, 2013, 11:32:51 AM
Confessions Of An Iron Maiden n00b, Pt. 1

So, as mentioned, I picked up my very first Iron Maiden album last week:  Piece Of Mind.  It is blowing me away. 

Yesterday at work, I found the entire concerts from Live After Death and Rock In Rio on YouTube, and listened to them, watching a few bits here and there in between projects.  After having done so, I am just flabbergasted that I somehow completely missed this band back in the '80s when they were on their rise. 

So after being floored by POM and these two live shows, on impulse, I swung by the Best Buy at my exit on the way home last night.  They had a decent selection:  Iron Maiden, Killers, NOTB, Somewhere In Time, and Fear Of The Dark.  I nabbed NOTB and Somewhere In Time and am familiarizing myself with them.

A couple of things I am noticing right off the bat with all three albums:

First off, the mix is excellent.  On these 1998 re-release enhanced CD's, are these remixed and/or remastered, or simply re-releases with bonus content?  Just curious whether the mixes on the originals sounded this good.  One problem I am having is that these so-called "enhanced CD's" are completely freaking out my work computer and locking it up when I am trying to rip them for listening at work, so I have to take my time and do it when working on projects that do not involve the computer.  Anyone else have this issue and know if there is some sort of workaround where the enhanced content won't throw the computer into a tizzy?

Second, the drumming really stands out to me.  (as does the bass work, but I've already commented on that)  Nicko is a REALLY good drummer.  Clive Burr was really good as well, but I can already pick out differences in their style, and I don't like how Clive tends to play just behind the beat.  I find it a bit distracting despite all the cool things he is doing.  That assumes that it is actually him playing on NOTB.  I assume it is, but it was also common during this time period for studio drummers to step in and record without being credited on albums.  Don't know if that was the case here.  Does anyone know why Clive left the band?  Was he just not cutting it despite sounding like a monster in spots, or was there some other reason?

More later...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on February 13, 2013, 11:41:27 AM
Does anyone know why Clive left the band?  Was he just not cutting it despite sounding like a monster in spots, or was there some other reason?

If I'm not mistaken, Clive left for personal reasons -- I think he was looking to retire from the music business (though he never actually did that).  The band was very, very happy with Clive, though, and I think Bruce said that he was actually a better drummer in some respects.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 13, 2013, 12:37:33 PM
Bosk, glad to see you discovering the awesomeness of Maiden. Somewhere in time is my favorite of thiers from the 80s and IMO, Nicko's best drumming is on AMOLAD (also my favorite album)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ultimetalhead on February 13, 2013, 01:16:38 PM
My computer couldn't read the Enhanced CDs at all. I had to go to a friends house to rip them and then put them on a flash drive. Major pain in the ass. As far as I know, there's no way to disable the Enhanced content.

And if you get all of the 98 remasters, they form a picture of Eddie when you line them up.  :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 13, 2013, 01:18:03 PM
My computer couldn't read the Enhanced CDs at all. I had to go to a friends house to rip them and then put them on a flash drive. Major pain in the ass. As far as I know, there's no way to disable the Enhanced content.

And if you get all of the 98 remasters, they form a picture of Eddie when you line them up.  :D

They were meant to.  But if I recall correctly, they fucked one or two of them up.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 13, 2013, 01:56:14 PM
Yep, I have all of the remasters and the picture just isn't right. Who cares, they still sound awesome.  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 13, 2013, 01:58:40 PM
Wait...what exactly forms the picture?  I'm confused.  ???

Oh, and listening to my three new IM albums back to back just now, all I can say is:  happy birthday to ME!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on February 13, 2013, 02:00:23 PM
bosk1,  did you every try IM in the 8's.  I'm just shocked that with your taste of music you never got into them?  Very cool that you're into them now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 13, 2013, 02:51:51 PM
In terms of the sound quality of those remastered CDs, here's a good comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5eHQH18PgQ

They suffer the same audio problems as most remastered CDs. On the surface it's tough to tell, but the proof is in Nicko's playing. His drums are so much more prominent and distinct in the original version. In the remastered CD, it sounds like he's playing behind a blanket. Which he is. A blanket of noise from louder guitars and basses and vocals stealing up his soundspace.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 13, 2013, 03:24:34 PM
Does anyone know why Clive left the band?  Was he just not cutting it despite sounding like a monster in spots, or was there some other reason?

If I'm not mistaken, Clive left for personal reasons -- I think he was looking to retire from the music business (though he never actually did that).  The band was very, very happy with Clive, though, and I think Bruce said that he was actually a better drummer in some respects.
I believe it had more to do with the fact that Steve was put off by Clive's partying. Steve's thing is that as long as it doesn't affect performance, he's fine with it, but Steve was worried about Clive keeping everything under control.

Adding Nicko would really be the last piece to the puzzle.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 13, 2013, 03:25:21 PM
I don't know much about the guys, obviously, but Nicko seems like he would be a total party animal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 13, 2013, 03:28:58 PM
I don't know much about the guys, obviously, but Nicko seems like he would be a total party animal.

Yes, ironically, that is true, but Nicko is far more professional and was always ON for the show. That's all that mattered to Steve. When you watch the History Of DVD's, they laugh about that very point. Clive was more destructive, and Steve thought it would affect the band.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 13, 2013, 03:41:40 PM
Okay, so I've had Media Player on my computer just going through the 3 new Maiden albums I have.  NOTB was first, then Piece of Mind, then Somewhere In Time, because I just hit play on NOTB, and it is just progressing through in order.  I'm working, and not paying really close attention.  And the volume is pretty low since I'm at work.  But I was thinking to myself a few seconds ago, "Hmm, Bruce sounds a bit like James LaBrie the way he's singing right here."  Then the chorus hit:  "CrucifYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!"  Yeah, "James LaBrie" is immediately after "Iron Maiden" in my play list.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 13, 2013, 03:43:10 PM
I don't know much about the guys, obviously, but Nicko seems like he would be a total party animal.

Watch Flight 666. The guy is the most entertaining for sure.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on February 13, 2013, 05:10:45 PM
Wait...what exactly forms the picture?  I'm confused.  ???

The spines of each cd case. I didn't buy the live album remasters, only the studio ones, so my collection doesn't quite have the full picture on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 13, 2013, 05:15:40 PM
OH!  Cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 13, 2013, 08:15:33 PM
Clive was a great drummer. Monster foot speed. Nicko evolved into a very good drummer, as well, but it took him a while.  Check out The Early Days concerts to see Clive really do his thing.

I seem to recall Clive being sacked for his drinking. I know backstage after the World Slavery show in Dallas, Nicko was sitting on a cab drinking a fifth of Jim Beam straight from the bottle, so I suppose with Maiden it's only an issue if you make it one.

I know I had frustrations with enhanced CDs because of the crapware they install on them. Years ago I started disabling autoplay on any computer I set up. I believe that eliminates that issue. If you launch your regular media player and tell it to play the disk (or your rip software, I suppose) it bypasses the autoexec.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MoraWintersoul on February 14, 2013, 02:55:03 AM
Okay, so I've had Media Player on my computer just going through the 3 new Maiden albums I have.  NOTB was first, then Piece of Mind, then Somewhere In Time, because I just hit play on NOTB, and it is just progressing through in order.  I'm working, and not paying really close attention.  And the volume is pretty low since I'm at work.  But I was thinking to myself a few seconds ago, "Hmm, Bruce sounds a bit like James LaBrie the way he's singing right here."  Then the chorus hit:  "CrucifYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!"  Yeah, "James LaBrie" is immediately after "Iron Maiden" in my play list.  :lol
:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on February 14, 2013, 05:56:11 AM
Clive was a great drummer. Monster foot speed. Nicko evolved into a very good drummer, as well, but it took him a while.  Check out The Early Days concerts to see Clive really do his thing.

I seem to recall Clive being sacked for his drinking. I know backstage after the World Slavery show in Dallas, Nicko was sitting on a cab drinking a fifth of Jim Beam straight from the bottle, so I suppose with Maiden it's only an issue if you make it one.

I know I had frustrations with enhanced CDs because of the crapware they install on them. Years ago I started disabling autoplay on any computer I set up. I believe that eliminates that issue. If you launch your regular media player and tell it to play the disk (or your rip software, I suppose) it bypasses the autoexec.

So true. Clive´s snarework is still unsurpassed to my mind. Watch ´Beast over Hammersmith´ if you don´t believe me.
Drinking has always been a factor with Maiden....but remember, the band was in a Crucial stage of their carreer at the time Burr was sacked. The same with Di´Anno. They just lost focus during touring and Steve, and more importantly,  Management wasn´t going to let that happen. Not then. Maiden was a goldmine, off course. I don´t know any band with a sting like NOTB, POM, Powerslave, 7th Son > Somewhere in time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 14, 2013, 07:24:38 AM
 Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 14, 2013, 08:43:13 AM
Found this little interview with Bruce and Dee Snider from 1985:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzEOhivDfRQ

 :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 14, 2013, 09:43:17 AM
Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.
Oh yeah, there was no waiting 3 years between albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on February 16, 2013, 05:02:48 AM
Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.

Rush.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on February 16, 2013, 05:06:03 AM
Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.

Rush.

One Direction.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 16, 2013, 06:54:46 AM
Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.

Rush.
Well done. Although we probably disagree on which five albums we're talking about. For me it's actually six albums - from Hemispheres up to Power windows. Wow, this is the first time I realize someone has a bigger streak of fantastic albums than Maiden.  :blush Sorry Maiden, I still love you the most.  :heart
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on February 16, 2013, 07:00:17 AM
Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.

Rush.

One Direction.

Their first album was OK, but the second is boring, so no.

my sister is a huge fan, so I have heard a lot of them

Well done. Although we probably disagree on which five albums we're talking about.

For me it is from 2112 to Hold Your Fire, which makes it nine  :biggrin:.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on February 16, 2013, 01:42:46 PM
Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.

Rush.

One Direction.

Their first album was OK, but the second is boring, so no.

my sister is a huge fan, so I have heard a lot of them


Yeah, I feel so sorry for you, bro.....  :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on February 17, 2013, 06:49:12 AM
Yea. I don't know of any band that had a consistent release of those caliber of albums in such a short time span while touring non stop.

Rush.

One Direction.

Their first album was OK, but the second is boring, so no.

my sister is a huge fan, so I have heard a lot of them


Yeah, I feel so sorry for you, bro.....  :'(

I can cope with them (the guys actually can sing) and I am really grateful that she isn't a Justin Bieber fan!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 20, 2013, 04:06:56 PM
This has been sitting for awhile, but should probably be posted.  Awhile back, I was working on a case for a large client, and there was a particularly high-up management-level employee named Steve Harris who had been involved tangentially in some of the events that were relevant to the lawsuit (he wasn't directly involved in anything major, but it was kind of inevitable that his name would come up at some point in time).  Since this is DTF, based on the information I have already provided, I'm sure many of you will arrive at the punch line of this story before I deliver it, but here we go anyway...

So a lower level management person who had more direct knowledge was being questioned in deposition, and I was there defending the deposition.  It was fairly early in the case, and I hadn't had much interaction yet with the plaintiff's attorney up to that point.  But he had a well-known reputation for being a condescending jerk who is impossible to work with.  At one point, Mr. Harris' name comes up, and the plaintiff's attorney asks some follow up questions about who Steve Harris is and what his involvement was.  Shortly after that, we took a break.  Out in the hallway, the plaintiff's attorney was walking by, and I just started completely laying into him about how unreasonable he was being, and how I can't believe he would ask such questions.  He was completely blindsided, and caught off guard, and was asking what he did that got me so upset.  In my most indignant voice I said, "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WOULD ASK WHO STEVE HARRIS IS!"
Plaintiff's attorney:  "Uh...  ???"
Me:  "EVERYBODY KNOWS STEVE HARRIS IS THE BASS PLAYER FOR IRON MAIDEN!"
Plaintiff's attorney:  "Uh...  ???  ... :| ... ??? ...  :rollin"

We've gotten along great ever since.

Iron Maiden:  Making friends in difficult situations since 2009.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on February 21, 2013, 01:05:48 AM
nice one!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ZirconBlue on February 21, 2013, 02:23:07 PM
This has been sitting for awhile, but should probably be posted.  Awhile back, I was working on a case for a large client, and there was a particularly high-up management-level employee named Steve Harris who had been involved tangentially in some of the events that were relevant to the lawsuit (he wasn't directly involved in anything major, but it was kind of inevitable that his name would come up at some point in time).  Since this is DTF, based on the information I have already provided, I'm sure many of you will arrive at the punch line of this story before I deliver it, but here we go anyway...


I thought it was going to turn out that the lawsuit was found to be bassless.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 21, 2013, 02:42:09 PM
:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 21, 2013, 02:44:37 PM
lol, I know that feeling. It's hard not to like someone you wouldn't otherwise at least a little bit when you know they're a Maiden fan. At least for me it is. I feel like Maiden's more of a brotherhood than a band :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 21, 2013, 02:45:33 PM
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
WE'RE BLOOD BROTHERS
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MoraWintersoul on February 21, 2013, 02:58:21 PM
lol, I know that feeling. It's hard not to like someone you wouldn't otherwise at least a little bit when you know they're a Maiden fan. At least for me it is. I feel like Maiden's more of a brotherhood than a band :D
Probably in the professional/mature environment... I know 50-ish local metalheads who are all obviously into and I still can't like them because they're braindead morons, but they're all my age or under :lol I imagine in ten years or so I'll be thrilled to meet fellow fans once again though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 21, 2013, 03:36:42 PM
NOW I'VE GOT THAT SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD!

:lemmeseeurwarface:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MoraWintersoul on February 21, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
NOW I'VE GOT THAT SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD!

:lemmeseeurwarface:
Hey it's a great song :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on February 21, 2013, 04:44:31 PM
And as I've said a lot around these parts, go see Maiden live and if they play Blood Brothers, just TRY not to sing along with the chorus. It's impossible. When I saw Maiden in 2010 with DT opening, there were a good 20,000 people singing along with it.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 21, 2013, 05:01:55 PM
I dn't doubt you.  Even their bad songs are incredibly catchy, and this one is pretty good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on February 21, 2013, 06:03:29 PM
And as I've said a lot around these parts, go see Maiden live and if they play Blood Brothers, just TRY not to sing along with the chorus. It's impossible. When I saw Maiden in 2010 with DT opening, there were a good 20,000 people singing along with it.  :metal
I did the same thing with No More Lies. A blah, repetitive tune in general, but still a helluva lot of fun live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 22, 2013, 01:49:36 AM
I saw Blood brothers live twice and loved it both times, it's quite an emotional tune. No more lies, on the other hand, bored me as hell, thankfully Brave new world followed.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 22, 2013, 06:57:32 AM


Iron Maiden:  Making friends in difficult situations since 2009.
...and long before that, brother.

You have now discovered the magic of Iron Maiden!!!

Maiden United!! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on February 22, 2013, 01:47:49 PM
Thought of this today, to be filed under "boy time sure flies by quicker as you get older": Bruce and Adrian's 2nd stints with IM have already lasted longer than their 1st stints . . .
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 22, 2013, 08:56:41 PM
Watching "En Vivo" for the first time. This is really freakin' good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 25, 2013, 06:51:11 AM
Drive to Disney last week:

The Number Of The Beast
Piece Of Mind
Powerslave
Somewher In Time
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
No Prayer For The Dying
Fear Of The Dark
Brave New World
Dance Of Death
A Matter Of Life And Death
The Final Frontier
Live After Death
Rock In Rio

The Drive Home this weekend:

Providence 1-25-91
Ipswich 5-8-83
Chicago 3-11-87
Donnington 6-10-07
Death On The Road
En Vivo
London 12-7-88
Live At Donnington 92 (Jannick RIPS on this!!)
Beast Over Hammersmith
Fear Of The Dark

 :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 25, 2013, 07:43:10 AM
Very nice trip, two things though. It seems Bruce was the only vocalist and your ride home likely included 8 or so listens of The Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills, IM, and HBTN.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on February 26, 2013, 02:54:36 PM
Drive to Disney last week:

The Number Of The Beast
Piece Of Mind
Powerslave
Somewher In Time
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
No Prayer For The Dying
Fear Of The Dark
Brave New World
Dance Of Death
A Matter Of Life And Death
The Final Frontier
Live After Death
Rock In Rio

The Drive Home this weekend:

Providence 1-25-91
Ipswich 5-8-83
Chicago 3-11-87
Donnington 6-10-07
Death On The Road
En Vivo
London 12-7-88
Live At Donnington 92 (Jannick RIPS on this!!)
Beast Over Hammersmith
Fear Of The Dark

 :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
 

Would you, or someone else, like to list the DVDs in order of preference? I have Live After Death and The Early Days only.

Thanks
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 26, 2013, 03:44:17 PM
It kind of depends on the order in which you acquire them.  So many of them are essentially redundant.

Personally, there are three essentials:

Flight 666
Rock In Rio
The Early Days

After that acquire further ones based on what material you prefer.  But if you're a slightly savvier Maiden fan, you'll start collecting some of the best TV bootlegs.  Notably Ullevi 2005 and Rock AM Ring 2003, both of which I think are superior to any Maiden DVD (save perhaps Flight 666).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 26, 2013, 04:26:43 PM
It kind of depends on the order in which you acquire them.  So many of them are essentially redundant.

Personally, there are three essentials:

Flight 666
Rock In Rio
The Early Days

After that acquire further ones based on what material you prefer.  But if you're a slightly savvier Maiden fan, you'll start collecting some of the best TV bootlegs.  Notably Ullevi 2005 and Rock AM Ring 2003, both of which I think are superior to any Maiden DVD (save perhaps Flight 666).

What don't you like about En Vivo? Honestly, if you don't have any yet, I'd say that's made Rio and Flight 666 seem kinda obsolete.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 26, 2013, 05:54:29 PM
En Vivo is great but for me, has a week set. It does have the best production of any IM concert though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 26, 2013, 06:00:36 PM
I like the set, but then again I like DoD and TFF just as much as BNW. The performances on En Vivo are much better than most of those on Flight 666 to my ears, especially Bruce. But while Rock in Rio has a great set, the editing just makes it unwatchable.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 26, 2013, 07:04:26 PM
It kind of depends on the order in which you acquire them.  So many of them are essentially redundant.

Personally, there are three essentials:

Flight 666
Rock In Rio
The Early Days

After that acquire further ones based on what material you prefer.  But if you're a slightly savvier Maiden fan, you'll start collecting some of the best TV bootlegs.  Notably Ullevi 2005 and Rock AM Ring 2003, both of which I think are superior to any Maiden DVD (save perhaps Flight 666).

What don't you like about En Vivo? Honestly, if you don't have any yet, I'd say that's made Rio and Flight 666 seem kinda obsolete.

No way.  Weak set list, and the band are just not that tight on this performance at all IMO.  Wasn't really a fan of Vivo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 26, 2013, 07:44:22 PM
Not tight?  :eek
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 26, 2013, 08:07:57 PM
I don't know, the band just seems sloppier than usual to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 26, 2013, 08:08:23 PM
Yeah, that amazes me.

But hey, different perspectives. Everybody has a different way to view the world.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 26, 2013, 08:09:27 PM
I'll have to watch again and re evaluate, I never really gave it much viewing time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 26, 2013, 08:35:13 PM
If you've got the means, 5.1 Blu Ray audio. It sounds absolutely fantastic. I mean, it looks great, too. It definitely is the best looking DVD and best shot DVD, and is also the best sounding. Performances I guess are more subjective, but on a musical level Rock in Rio always has sounded like I have another TV on in the room tuned into white noise. I dunno if that's the mix, the band being sloppy, or what. I can hardly hear Bruce sometimes, too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on February 26, 2013, 08:50:38 PM
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on February 26, 2013, 08:52:39 PM
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME

 :metal I listened to that song daily a few months back when I got the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 27, 2013, 03:26:21 AM
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME

This is a prime example of the setlist of En Vivo being weak.  We don't need to see this, Dance of Death, 2 Minutes and Blood Brothers again.  All were represented on Rio or Death on the Road.  Coming Home and El Dorado were weak Final Frontier picks also.  Talisman was cool, but we could have had, Starblind, Alchemist or even Avalon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 27, 2013, 04:40:35 AM
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME
YOUR TIME WILL COME

This is a prime example of the setlist of En Vivo being weak.  We don't need to see this, Dance of Death, 2 Minutes and Blood Brothers again.  All were represented on Rio or Death on the Road.  Coming Home and El Dorado were weak Final Frontier picks also.  Talisman was cool, but we could have had, Starblind, Alchemist or even Avalon.

Agreed on the second point but, as for the first, if you didn't have any DVDs, which performance would you direct people to first? DotR and RiR's seizure inducing film, or En Vivo's top-notch, professionally edited one?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 27, 2013, 04:51:39 AM
To be honest, I've always loved Rio the most, but it's probably a nostalgia thing for me when it was released.  I can see where you are coming from though for a Miaden n00b, but what about Flight 666 perhaps?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 27, 2013, 04:58:37 AM
To be honest, I've always loved Rio the most, but it's probably a nostalgia thing for me when it was released.  I can see where you are coming from though for a Miaden n00b, but what about Flight 666 perhaps?

Eh, no reunion material.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 27, 2013, 05:34:31 AM
I personally would have loved the set to be what they played in the US tour before TFF was released which had a lot more songs from RiR and DoD but also had El Dorado, The reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg, and These colours don't run.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on February 27, 2013, 06:02:32 AM
The Legacy deserves a live-release, man....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on February 27, 2013, 06:14:51 AM
I personally would have loved the set to be what they played in the US tour before TFF was released which had a lot more songs from RiR and DoD but also had El Dorado, The reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg, and These colours don't run.

I saw that tour (with DT opening, natch) and that was a pretty killer set list they did that night.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 27, 2013, 06:32:53 AM
The Legacy deserves a live-release, man....

Best you're going to get is the Globen FM broadcast, or the excellent Uniondale video bootleg.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 27, 2013, 07:06:08 AM
I personally would have loved the set to be what they played in the US tour before TFF was released which had a lot more songs from RiR and DoD but also had El Dorado, The reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg, and These colours don't run.

I saw that tour (with DT opening, natch) and that was a pretty killer set list they did that night.  :metal

Yup, that was a dream tour for me. And for the set, it was kind of like a best of the reunion songs. If you were lucky and saw them early on the tour they even played paschendale and brighter than a thousand suns a few times.

The Legacy deserves a live-release, man....

Best you're going to get is the Globen FM broadcast, or the excellent Uniondale video bootleg.

It really bothers me that not a single song from AMoLaD hasn't made a live DVD release. The union dale show is really good quality but the place is like half empty and the performance lacks energy because of it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 27, 2013, 07:15:37 AM
I personally would have loved the set to be what they played in the US tour before TFF was released which had a lot more songs from RiR and DoD but also had El Dorado, The reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg, and These colours don't run.

I saw that tour (with DT opening, natch) and that was a pretty killer set list they did that night.  :metal

Yup, that was a dream tour for me. And for the set, it was kind of like a best of the reunion songs. If you were lucky and saw them early on the tour they even played paschendale and brighter than a thousand suns a few times.

The Legacy deserves a live-release, man....

Best you're going to get is the Globen FM broadcast, or the excellent Uniondale video bootleg.

It really bothers me that not a single song from AMoLaD hasn't made a live DVD release. The union dale show is really good quality but the place is like half empty and the performance lacks energy because of it.

It looked like for a while that the Donington 2007 was going to be an official release, with rumours being that there would be bonus tracks from Maiden's two shows at the O2 in 2006.  Kevin Shirley mixed it and noted that he had done it on his site.  But since then it was shelved, probably due to a mixture of market saturation and the Donington performance not being that good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 27, 2013, 07:30:24 AM
My bet says they sit on it for 3-5 more years, and then release is as part of the "History of Iron Maiden" series. By that time, it'll already be a 10+ year old piece of Iron Maiden history.

I agree with cram that it would have been nice to get those pre-release sets, especially since they didn't pick the best TFF material for "En Vivo", but at least we got "Where the Wild Wind Blows". I would have easily traded "The Talisman" or "Coming Home" for "These Colors Don't Run".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 27, 2013, 07:55:30 AM
Iron Maiden n00b chiming in here:  The first two official release shows I saw are Live After Death and Rock In Rio, and I like them both quite a bit.  Yeah, the rapid-fire camera switches in Rock In Rio can feel a bit tiring.  But it is SUCH an energetic show as it is, that that effect only adds to the energetic feeling for me, and I find myself not minding as much as the show gets going.  I REALLY like it a lot.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 27, 2013, 09:16:55 AM
Iron Maiden n00b chiming in here:  The first two official release shows I saw are Live After Death and Rock In Rio, and I like them both quite a bit.  Yeah, the rapid-fire camera switches in Rock In Rio can feel a bit tiring.  But it is SUCH an energetic show as it is, that that effect only adds to the energetic feeling for me, and I find myself not minding as much as the show gets going.  I REALLY like it a lot.

I feel like Rock in Rio gets undue criticism for it just because Death On the Road is soooooooo bad for it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 27, 2013, 09:29:14 AM
Correct me if i'm wrong, haven't seen RIR in a while but i can't remember being that annoyed by it but i do remember very vividly getting sick from the rapid camera movment on Donnington Live 1992 and that was even on VHS!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 27, 2013, 09:35:34 AM
GP, you use that excuse way too much. People hate "No Prayer" because they group it with "Fear" and that was even worse. People hate "The X Factor" because they group it with "Vitual XI", and that was even worse. People complain about RiR's editing because they group it with DotR, and that was even worse.

Because of all the technical issues, I'd never even seen DotR until a few days ago, yet I've always been really annoyed with RiR's editing. Yes, people tend to notice small annoyances more when those annoyances cease to be small annoyances, and instead transform into malign flaws that permeate through everything the band do BUT, in this case, I think RiR is just poorly edited. I just tried watching "The Evil That Men Do" from RiR and couldn't believe how over the top the editing was. The song is already so intense, there's no need to give someone a seizure trying to capture that.

Since I've seen DotR now, I can say that, yeah-- it's even worse. There's not even a shot of Bruce singing a full line until like 10 minutes in. I just can't stress enough how happy I am that En Vivo had a director that wasn't named Steve Harris, that's all. Hopefully Maiden's best DVD is still to come, but for now I'm pretty damn satisfied with En Vivo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 27, 2013, 09:42:07 AM
Right, RiR is almost as unwatchable as DOTR.

Yeah the RiR stage is boring but the only thing that separates En Vivo from RiR and DOTR is its watchability. All three have great setlists unto themselves. And that footage from Dortmund. So glorious...and wasted.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 27, 2013, 10:27:52 AM
I kind of agree with bosk that the editing kind of captures the energy. If you are sitting on your couch watching RiR or DotR then its difficult to enjoy, but if you stand up and rock out while watching either, they can be enjoyable because of the energy.

I also really like the stage show they do for Paschendale on DotR. The opening with the lights and gunfire and then bruce dying on the barbwire are awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 27, 2013, 10:46:46 AM
I kind of agree with bosk that the editing kind of captures the energy. If you are sitting on your couch watching RiR or DotR then its difficult to enjoy, but if you stand up and rock out while watching either, they can be enjoyable because of the energy.

I also really like the stage show they do for Paschendale on DotR. The opening with the lights and gunfire and then bruce dying on the barbwire are awesome.
Pro tip right there.  :lol I agree though!  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 27, 2013, 10:53:11 AM
So, Maiden England will feature History of Iron Maiden pt. 3, as well as the "12 Wasted Years" documentary.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on February 27, 2013, 11:46:43 AM
GP, you use that excuse way too much. People hate "No Prayer" because they group it with "Fear" and that was even worse. People hate "The X Factor" because they group it with "Vitual XI", and that was even worse. People complain about RiR's editing because they group it with DotR, and that was even worse.


I think RiR is bad in this regard, but significantly better than Death on the Road which is inexcusably awful.  Maybe the lighting makes a difference though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 27, 2013, 11:50:50 AM
I haven't seen Death on the road in years, I borrowed the DVD to a friend of mine and haven't got it back since, but I remember really liking it. And never had I had problems with the editing of Rock in Rio, it's damn good rock and roll editing, very dynamic and powerful.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on February 27, 2013, 02:42:33 PM
I thought Rock In Rio was unwatchable years before I bought Death on the Road, so this notion that people are just saying "oh, it sucks because something else sucks" is totally untrue. They BOTH have shitty editing, and just as I think someone's needed to keep Harris from being co-producer on every one of the reunion albums, someone needed to keep him away from the DVD releases. En Vivo is miles better than either RiR or DOTR.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on February 27, 2013, 02:54:16 PM
So, Maiden England will feature History of Iron Maiden pt. 3, as well as the "12 Wasted Years" documentary.

Release date: Mar 25th. REALLY looking forward to this one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on February 28, 2013, 11:10:27 AM
Really random thing, but as much as I avoid compilation albums, From Fear To Eternity's album covers is one of my favorites in their discography. I just like the emerald green logo against the fiery background, with the tank chugging on through the trees. It's great.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fb/From_Fear_to_Eternity.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 28, 2013, 11:33:01 AM
Great call, Nel!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on February 28, 2013, 12:07:57 PM
So, Maiden England will feature History of Iron Maiden pt. 3, as well as the "12 Wasted Years" documentary.


I have Part One: The Early Days (https://www.amazon.com/The-History-Iron-Maiden-Part/dp/B0006B29Z2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362078330&sr=8-3&keywords=the+history+of+iron+maiden+part+2)


But what is Part 2? 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 28, 2013, 12:11:16 PM
So, Maiden England will feature History of Iron Maiden pt. 3, as well as the "12 Wasted Years" documentary.


I have Part One: The Early Days (https://www.amazon.com/The-History-Iron-Maiden-Part/dp/B0006B29Z2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362078330&sr=8-3&keywords=the+history+of+iron+maiden+part+2)


But what is Part 2?

It's on disc 2 of Live After Death. It basically covers the Powerslave sessions and the World Slavery tour. I'm guessing pt. 3 covers Somewhere in Time thru Adrian leaving.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 28, 2013, 12:17:11 PM
I can't wait to see Part 3!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on February 28, 2013, 12:17:49 PM
So, Maiden England will feature History of Iron Maiden pt. 3, as well as the "12 Wasted Years" documentary.


I have Part One: The Early Days (https://www.amazon.com/The-History-Iron-Maiden-Part/dp/B0006B29Z2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362078330&sr=8-3&keywords=the+history+of+iron+maiden+part+2)


But what is Part 2?

It's on disc 2 of Live After Death. It basically covers the Powerslave sessions and the World Slavery tour. I'm guessing pt. 3 covers Somewhere in Time thru Adrian leaving.


Hmm, I guess I'll have to buy that one at some point.  I have the CDs, but I never bothered with the DVD.  Thanks
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 28, 2013, 12:19:29 PM
Yeah! Part I was really good. Part II was OK, but didn't really cover enough ground to be very interesting, basically as it just focused on World Slavery and Powerslave. Part III seems to be covering a lot more ground so hopefully it'll be good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 28, 2013, 12:24:31 PM
I'll never forget reading that Adrian left. It is one of those moments where I remember exactly where I was. That whole night I was so bummed. I remover repeating...I can't believe it. I was happy with the choice of Jannick as he was close to the Maiden family already. Only made sense.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 28, 2013, 12:26:25 PM
Yeah! Part I was really good. Part II was OK, but didn't really cover enough ground to be very interesting, basically as it just focused on World Slavery and Powerslave. Part III seems to be covering a lot more ground so hopefully it'll be good.
The only problem I had with Part II was that it was shorter than part I. Both are a lot of fun, though. Not to mention that Part II has the explanation for Mission from 'Arry, hilarious stuff.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on February 28, 2013, 12:26:33 PM
heh, found the video on youtube   :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 28, 2013, 12:51:32 PM
lol, I never realized how many great Maiden vids are on Youtube. Here's Bruce telling some guy to put a joint out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfuzOxJuIsI
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 28, 2013, 01:02:58 PM
Man, there are dozens of funny Maiden videos on youtube, I could browse around youtube all day and dig new gems. Those with Bruce being pissed off amuse me in particular. Here's another hilarious one, Adrian sneezes while singing backing vocals and the guys can't stop laughing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_O-QLjpDM
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 28, 2013, 01:08:10 PM
Really cool interview with Bruce and Dave from SSOASS era. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYrzR_4QBrs
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on February 28, 2013, 03:09:29 PM
lol, I never realized how many great Maiden vids are on Youtube. Here's Bruce telling some guy to put a joint out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfuzOxJuIsI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfuzOxJuIsI)


He does that at almost every Iron Maiden show I've ever seen in the post-reunion age.  Which is kind of funny since he seemed to advocate smoking that stuff back in the 80's



Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 28, 2013, 03:21:14 PM
lol, I never realized how many great Maiden vids are on Youtube. Here's Bruce telling some guy to put a joint out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfuzOxJuIsI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfuzOxJuIsI)


He does that at almost every Iron Maiden show I've ever seen in the post-reunion age.  Which is kind of funny since he seemed to advocate smoking that stuff back in the 80's

:dunno:  Likely that as he has aged, and has grown to understand how hard you have to work to take care of your voice as you get older, he has had to stay away from any kind of smoke.  And if it was something he did before, but has quit for awhile, he may be either genuinely repulsed by the smell now, or tempted by it.  Either way, understandable that he would rather not inhale it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on February 28, 2013, 03:26:42 PM
Right, because being 50 feet away from it means he has to inhale it  :lol


I don't partake any more,  but frankly, at outdoor shows especially, he's just being a fucking knob  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 28, 2013, 03:33:29 PM
...he's just being a fucking knob  :lol

Oh, that could very well be the case too.   :lol  I'm just saying, if he is hyper-sensitive to the smell for either of the two reasons I mentioned, I could completely understand.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 28, 2013, 03:52:08 PM
Actually, someone let up at a Maiden show next to me last time I was there. A bunch of older dudes got pissed about it, and got security right away. These were big dudes, too.

Bruce is probably not just speaking for himself, but for everyone. He knows Maiden's got different fans now, even if some of them are the same people. He probably realizes lots of Maiden's older fans from the 80's no longer want to go to shows with all that going on, as is the case probably for lots of Maiden's younger fans.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 28, 2013, 07:51:21 PM
I know Bruce didn't smoke in 85, at least not publicly. But yeah, I agree with Barry. Shut up and sing. I'm quite fond of the guy, but I know there are also instances where he's not such a swell dude. In this case, Bruce has been dealing with dopers for 30 years now; he should be used to it. Furthermore, that guy paid $100 to be there, and Bruce gets to cash a $30k cheque for that appearance. Let the guy enjoy himself, FFS.

Funny bit from the 7th Son tour stop in Ft. Worth:

Bruce: Everybody getting drunk tonigh?
Audience: YEEAAAHHHHH!
Bruce:You guys doing lots of drugs tonight?
Audience: YEEAAAHHHHH!
Bruce: Well you're all going to fucking die driving home tonight.
Audience: Huh? What?

Bruce:  THE TROOPER!

 :rollin

edit: something else that occurs to me is that calling somebody out in public like that could lead to one of his fans going to jail. That's not cool, particularly coming from somebody in Bruce's position.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 28, 2013, 07:59:41 PM
I know Bruce didn't smoke in 85, at least not publicly. But yeah, I agree with Barry. Shut up and sing. I'm quite fond of the guy, but I know there are also instances where he's not such a swell dude. In this case, Bruce has been dealing with dopers for 30 years now; he should be used to it. Furthermore, that guy paid $100 to be there, and Bruce gets to cash a $30k cheque for that appearance. Let the guy enjoy himself, FFS.

While that's true, the amount of dopers at Iron Maiden gigs is pretty low. In this case, Bruce seems to be looking out for the 15 guys standing around the one doper who are annoyed 'cause they don't want to have to put up with that when they go see Iron Maiden, at least not in 2013. I'd imagine lots of people who liked Maiden in the 80s and are seeing them again now probably fit that bill.

But yeah, I've never seen any indication that Maiden were really into anything besides heavy boozing. 

And maybe Bruce just likes people in the pit somewhat sober 'cause he's tired of getting beer thrown at him and crap.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 28, 2013, 08:55:49 PM
Having been to upwards of 20 Maiden shows, I think I'm in a good place to say that's incorrect. Also, seems to me that the people who are still paying to see Maiden after 25 years are probably people like me who tend to smoke a little dope here and there. I suspect most of the old farts who gave up smoking got dragged by their wives to see Michael Fucking Buble, instead. Add to that, I've never seen a person who quit smoking grass that had an issue with anybody else doing it. Former potheads aren't the same as ex-cigarette smokers who throw a tantrum anytime they smell smoke. They certainly aren't going to whine about pot smoke at a concert. Hell, even Bruce recognized that was a real downer.

I'll also point out that from a nostalgia perspective, it deeply saddens me that we're actually having a conversation about whether or not it's acceptable to smoke a joint a fucking Iron Maiden concert. I really don't like what this society has become. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on February 28, 2013, 09:06:32 PM
I've been to four Maiden concerts overall, and only once have I ever saw someone lighting up, and as I posted above, some other big tough dude went and got security right away to have the guy stop.

To be clear, I'd be just as annoyed with someone lighting a cigarette or checking their cellphone during the show. Yeah, to each their own, but one guy lighting up can be more of a drag for everyone else than an enhancement for his own experience if it means becoming an annoyance to everyone standing around.

I guess I wouldn't be cool enough for concerts in your ideal society, but I actually like the idea that I can go see a show without smoke being blown in my face, just 'cause the show itself apparently isn't enough for some people in the audience.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 28, 2013, 10:05:29 PM
Lets not confuse someone blowing smoke in your face with somebody in your section smoking a joint. If someone were intentionally smoking you up, I'd suggest you punch them in the mouth. If you're just occasionally catching a waft of pot smoke, you shouldn't let it bother you. And whether you've seen it or not, tons of people at the shows you went to were smoking.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 01, 2013, 04:25:21 AM
And whether you've seen it or not, tons of people at the shows you went to were smoking.
I'm sure, but they were probably on the lawn or in the pit, whereas I'm usually in a seat. But that's only been at big shows I've been do, and really, at small metal shows, I NEVER notice much smoking going on. Today's metalheads aren't the same as the kind you grew up with, Barto. I see much more weed smokin' going on when I head to the annual folk festival. 

BTW, I'm sure the guy wasn't just taking a few quick hits, but doping pretty regularly, if Bruce actually was able to see it and call him out on it. Which leads me to my next point. Usually, people smoking cigs or checking phones or getting drunk bother me way more than dopers, since they usually continue the activity throughout the night, whereas a doper's more likely to be quick and discreet. When I saw DT, a guy lit up during "Voices" and that was it. That bothered me a lot less than someone spilling beer on me all night, or bathing me in their touchscreen's glow.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 01, 2013, 05:13:03 AM
As a pot smoker myself, I wouldn't bring it to a concert where I felt id be bothering people. The only real acceptable place is an outdoor concert with lawn seats or a concert with low attendance. I don't like bruce calling out people but if they are bothering him or other fans then its fair game.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: masterthes on March 01, 2013, 06:20:11 AM
Really random thing, but as much as I avoid compilation albums, From Fear To Eternity's album covers is one of my favorites in their discography. I just like the emerald green logo against the fiery background, with the tank chugging on through the trees. It's great.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fb/From_Fear_to_Eternity.jpg)
Love The Wicker Man in the background
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 01, 2013, 08:31:02 AM
And whether you've seen it or not, tons of people at the shows you went to were smoking.
I'm sure, but they were probably on the lawn or in the pit, whereas I'm usually in a seat. But that's only been at big shows I've been do, and really, at small metal shows, I NEVER notice much smoking going on. Today's metalheads aren't the same as the kind you grew up with, Barto. I see much more weed smokin' going on when I head to the annual folk festival. 

BTW, I'm sure the guy wasn't just taking a few quick hits, but doping pretty regularly, if Bruce actually was able to see it and call him out on it. Which leads me to my next point. Usually, people smoking cigs or checking phones or getting drunk bother me way more than dopers, since they usually continue the activity throughout the night, whereas a doper's more likely to be quick and discreet. When I saw DT, a guy lit up during "Voices" and that was it. That bothered me a lot less than someone spilling beer on me all night, or bathing me in their touchscreen's glow.
And I guess that's where courtesy comes into play. We usually sit down when we're smoking, and I'm pretty good about cupping it and holding it down low; for security and all. When sitting I exhale towards the ground and when standing straight up. That's to not bother our neighborinos. However, another reason for all of that is that if you make it obvious, there are always a couple of your neighborinos who want you to share it with them, and that's happening even today. While you might not see people smoking, I bet good money if you light up a joint, you'll have more people asking for a hit off of it than asking you to put it out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 01, 2013, 08:50:28 AM
Well, cool then. I guess we could go to an Iron Maiden show together after all  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 01, 2013, 10:00:45 AM
Pretty interesting interview. Starts with Maiden stuff but ultimately becomes about Bruce the businessman. Looks like Bruce identifies as a conservative now. That's interesting as he used to be involved in labor, I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7myOt9N-UcA

I can't really say I find any disappointment in that, though. Hearing Bruce out, he seems to be under the opinion that people could do way more without feeding cash to government coffers. The cornershop thing was a good bit. I doubt most people are as good or as conscious as Bruce, but Bruce himself would certainly fit the mold of the benevolent entrepreneur. I've always thought he seemed to have genuine integrity and that his no-nonsense approach would have allowed him to excel in whatever projects he started.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on March 01, 2013, 05:39:43 PM
I picked up En Vivo...

HOLY FUCK
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 08:03:32 AM
I picked up En Vivo...

HOLY FUCK

I watched most of it last night (the main concert that is; haven't gotten to the documentary yet).  SO GOOD!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 06, 2013, 08:10:05 AM
I'm so glad you guys are digging it. Rarely is it that things I suggest to people seem to go over so well. But I had peeps like TAC backing me up on this, too, which couldn't have hurt :P

It is hard to explain what makes En Vivo so awesome. You just gotta watch it to understand why Iron Maiden needed to put this DVD out, despite already having a plethora of other good ones.

That doc is good, not great. It mostly seems like outtakes from the Flight 666 film. I actually found it more interesting than that film, though :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 08:18:19 AM
It is hard to explain what makes En Vivo so awesome.

Well, I can think of a few things (in no particular order):

1.  "50,000 f'in' Chileans!"  Yeah, huge crowds are nothing new for a Maiden DVD.  But this crowd is awesome, and they are definitely the 7th man that help make this show so awesome.
2.  The band are on fire.  They sound great, and they are having a blast.  It's hard to believe they are so energetic and enthusiastic onstage at their age.  But one thing I have learned in my short Iron Maiden education is that they are a band to be seen to truly be appreciated.
3.  The band sound great.  Yeah, I know I said that in #2.
4.  The set list is great.  I wasn't expecting to enjoy the songs themselves this much, since there was so much material I was unfamiliar with.  But it's a great set.
5.  Pacing.  The intro is truly incredible.  That has to be one of the best concert openers I have ever seen.  I wouldn't say it is the best, but it's definitely up there.  It sets the tone right from the start, and the pacing of the show from there just seems perfect.
6.  Picture quality is great, and really sucks you in.
7.  Cool stage.  Not as elaborate as some they have done, but it's cool.
8.  Blood brothers.  See point #1.

All that being said, I am definitely going out and buying The Final Frontier.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 06, 2013, 08:22:57 AM
Yup, I agree with all that.

I also really love how "When The Wild Wind Blows" segues into "The Evil That Men Do". WTWWB is such a chilling and melancholic song, but TETMD is, too, except TETMD a much faster and more energetic depressing song, so when that last note from WTWWB fades and those opening leads from TETMD begin, I get chills down my spine every time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on March 06, 2013, 08:34:44 AM
I think you will really like The Final Frontier, Bosk. 


It's a solid disc, though I would prefer that they start writing some material in lower keys so that Bruce doesn't have to strain as much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 08:41:36 AM
I think you will really like The Final Frontier, Bosk. 

I think so too.  After seeing En Vivo, it is a "must-buy."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on March 06, 2013, 09:15:46 AM
You know what I hate?  That my favorite TFF song, Isle of Avalon, probably won't get played live ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on March 06, 2013, 09:18:59 AM
You know what I hate?  That my favorite TFF song, Isle of Avalon, probably won't get played live ever.

Nor Mother of Mercy or Starblind. If a Maiden song is not played live on its album's tour, it will not be played at all. I can't remember any exceptions.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on March 06, 2013, 09:22:02 AM
You know what I hate?  That my favorite TFF song, Isle of Avalon, probably won't get played live ever.

Yeah, that's a realy bummer. I bet it would be pretty cool live, too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 06, 2013, 09:45:40 AM


That doc is good, not great. It mostly seems like outtakes from the Flight 666 film. I actually found it more interesting than that film, though :D

The thing that I thought after watching the doc is that it is the greatest Thank You that a band could give its crew. It's something that is very cool. They always had pictures of their crew in their tour programs and I always that that was very classy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 09:53:37 AM
It is hard to explain what makes En Vivo so awesome.

Well, I can think of a few things (in no particular order)...

You know, I also need to add one other thing:

9.  Jannick.  I mean, come on.  It's a given that people go to a concert to have a good time.  But from everything I have seen, this DVD included, Jannick always looks like he is having so much more fun than should be legal for any one person to be having, and it's infectious.  During extended shots of him when he is cutting up, whether it be him slinging his guitar around all over the place, jumping around, doing some goofy dance, sparring with whichever version of Eddie is onstage, or whatever, when the scene cuts away, I frequently notice that I am smiling from ear to ear involuntarily.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 10:33:19 AM
On a different Iron Maiden topic, I'm still really enjoying Rock In Rio as well.  I've come to find at least something that I like about every track on the album, with the exception of two:  The Mercenary and Sanctuary.  The Mercenary is just so completely unmemorable that when it isn't playing, I can't seem to make myself remember a single thing about it.  Sanctuary just isn't very good, IMO.  By the time it is on, I find myself either wanting to skip ahead to Run To The Hills, or just change to a different CD.  Others' thoughts on these songs?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2013, 10:37:52 AM
That's something with IM in general. They always seem to be having fun. I can say from being up close at two concerts and being on stage for HCW, that these guys always smile. If you see them live up close, its really awesome. It makes you feel really good that these guys enjoy playing for you.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 06, 2013, 10:41:04 AM
Janick turned Maiden from a good live band into a great one.
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Post by: theseoafs on March 06, 2013, 10:45:35 AM
On a different Iron Maiden topic, I'm still really enjoying Rock In Rio as well.  I've come to find at least something that I like about every track on the album, with the exception of two:  The Mercenary and Sanctuary.  The Mercenary is just so completely unmemorable that when it isn't playing, I can't seem to make myself remember a single thing about it.  Sanctuary just isn't very good, IMO.  By the time it is on, I find myself either wanting to skip ahead to Run To The Hills, or just change to a different CD.  Others' thoughts on these songs?

You've pretty much got the right idea, IMO.  The Mercenary has always been pretty unmemorable -- it's one of those confounding setlist choices that I'll never understand, especially when they could have chosen a great BNW song like Out of the Silent Planet or The Thin Line Between Love and Hate.  Meanwhile, Sanctuary has always been something of a Maiden "classic", but it's not horribly great as an independent song -- I'll take Running Free over Sanctuary any day of the week.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2013, 10:50:03 AM
Well I love the Mercenary and I think they chose it because its a standard IM sounding song so its safe.
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Post by: Dream Team on March 06, 2013, 11:06:56 AM
On a different Iron Maiden topic, I'm still really enjoying Rock In Rio as well.  I've come to find at least something that I like about every track on the album, with the exception of two:  The Mercenary and Sanctuary.  The Mercenary is just so completely unmemorable that when it isn't playing, I can't seem to make myself remember a single thing about it.  Sanctuary just isn't very good, IMO.  By the time it is on, I find myself either wanting to skip ahead to Run To The Hills, or just change to a different CD.  Others' thoughts on these songs?

IMO The Mercenary is the worst track on BNW and Sanctuary is one of those songs that's in the set for the historical/nostalgia value only - so completely agree. When you hear Brave New World you'll wonder why TM is in the set.  :huh:
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Post by: theseoafs on March 06, 2013, 11:10:24 AM
Well I love the Mercenary and I think they chose it because its a standard IM sounding song so its safe.

I mean, even if they wanted some "standard" Maiden, Silent Planet or The Fallen Angel would have been much better.  Not that I'm complaining, by the way.  Rock in Rio has one of Maiden's better setlists.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 11:38:37 AM
Does anyone know if they have EVER played Alexander The Great?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 06, 2013, 11:44:15 AM
All that being said, I am definitely going out and buying The Final Frontier.
That's great to hear, I hope you'll like it. Keep us updated. :smiley:

The Mercenary is just so completely unmemorable that when it isn't playing, I can't seem to make myself remember a single thing about it. 
It's a fun song that grows on you a little bit, but it's nothing special. What is great about it are the guitar solos on Rock in Rio. As for the rest of the DVD, I hope you enjoyed Sign of the cross. I read that you weren't too crazy about what you've heard from The X Factor, but many think the RiR version is far superior. It's a fantastic performance in my opinion.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 11:46:33 AM
Next to the two I mentioned that I don't like, Sign of the Cross is probably at the bottom of my list.  I don't dislike it, but it's my least favorite other than those two.
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Post by: theseoafs on March 06, 2013, 11:49:28 AM
Does anyone know if they have EVER played Alexander The Great?

Nope, and they seem to have no intention of ever doing so, either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on March 06, 2013, 11:50:59 AM
Does anyone know if they have EVER played Alexander The Great?

Nope, and they seem to have no intention of ever doing so, either.
:'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 11:57:11 AM
Does anyone know if they have EVER played Alexander The Great?

Nope, and they seem to have no intention of ever doing so, either.

Understandable.  It does sound kind of dated.  And given its length, if it wasn't already kind of established as a fan favorite, I wouldn't really expect it to show up.  :(  I was just hoping maybe there might be a bootleg out there somewhere with it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on March 06, 2013, 12:07:14 PM
Hey bosk, what do you think about Dance of Death?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 12:28:00 PM
I'm having a tough time remembering the music at the moment, but what I do remember is Janick bouncing all over the place and the crowd just going nuts, which made it a TON of fun to watch.  And I remember liking it a lot--I just don't remember the music specifically right now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on March 06, 2013, 12:40:43 PM
Dance of Death (song) is pretty great.


Dance of Death (album) is....OK....it's got a LOT of filler-quality stuff on it, imho.


But the good stuff is REALLY good



Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 06, 2013, 01:00:29 PM
Dance of Death (song) is pretty great.


Dance of Death (album) is....OK....it's got a LOT of filler-quality stuff on it, imho.


But the good stuff is REALLY good

Yup!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 06, 2013, 01:42:04 PM
Dance of Death (song) is pretty great.


Dance of Death (album) is....OK....it's got a LOT of filler-quality stuff on it, imho.


But the good stuff is REALLY good
Yeah, pretty much nails it.


I have a difference of opinion regarding Janick. His live contribution musically is minimal, and when he does contribute it tends to clutter up the mix more than anything else. Three guitars really doesn't sound all that good live. I'd prefer two guitarists and great sound rather than than 2 guitarists, a clown and muddied sound.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 06, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
Does anyone know if they have EVER played Alexander The Great?

Nope, and they seem to have no intention of ever doing so, either.

Understandable.  It does sound kind of dated.  And given its length, if it wasn't already kind of established as a fan favorite, I wouldn't really expect it to show up.  :(  I was just hoping maybe there might be a bootleg out there somewhere with it.

It is the only "epic" song they haven't played and its like a cult classic for IM fans. Its a solid song but nothing great. I think it gets so much attention due to the fact it was never played.

Well I love the Mercenary and I think they chose it because its a standard IM sounding song so its safe.

I mean, even if they wanted some "standard" Maiden, Silent Planet or The Fallen Angel would have been much better.  Not that I'm complaining, by the way.  Rock in Rio has one of Maiden's better setlists.

I don't disagree as those are also good standard IM, but they did play both at other shows during the tour and decided to drop them for whatever reason.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 06, 2013, 04:53:02 PM
Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a lot like playing What's New Pussycat? twice in a row.  It sounds like a really long song with a dip in the middle.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on March 06, 2013, 05:42:26 PM
Dance of Death (song) is pretty great.


Dance of Death (album) is....OK....it's got a LOT of filler-quality stuff on it, imho.


But the good stuff is REALLY good

Yup!

Yeah, I think that's pretty much how most people feel about the album.  It's probably the weakest reunion album on the whole, but the good songs (the title track, Paschendale, Journeyman, Rainmaker, etc.) are really fucking awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 06, 2013, 06:19:19 PM
It's really incredible how inconsistent DOD is.   

I will say though, the production is atrocious.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on March 06, 2013, 08:13:15 PM
Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a lot like playing What's New Pussycat? twice in a row.  It sounds like a really long song with a dip in the middle.

 :lol :lol :lol

Yeah, the studio version sounds a bit flat imo. But hey, try this one......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AmrIydnXIs

You'll see why Adrian Smith is such an appreciated guitarist....  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on March 07, 2013, 07:24:19 AM
That's one of the best live versions of that song ever   :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 07, 2013, 07:30:50 AM
Dance of Death (song) is pretty great.


Dance of Death (album) is....OK....it's got a LOT of filler-quality stuff on it, imho.


But the good stuff is REALLY good

Yup!

Yeah, I think that's pretty much how most people feel about the album.  It's probably the weakest reunion album on the whole, but the good songs (the title track, Paschendale, Journeyman, Rainmaker, etc.) are really fucking awesome.

Totally agree. And Montsegur, man, that song is f'in' RELENTLESS!!!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 07:33:17 AM
I LOVE Montesegur! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 07, 2013, 08:30:02 AM
That is a GREAT version of that song.  If it didn't have that dip in the middle, it was easily move up a few spots in my song rankings.  I just find that section so distracting.

AND WHY DID THEY HAVE TO PLAGIARIZE THE COUNT OF TUSCANY ANYWAY?  >:(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 07, 2013, 08:32:12 AM
bosk: Would you care to list your Top 10 Maiden songs so far? It'd be interesting to see your favourites as a new fan (sorry if you've listed them already somewhere).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 07, 2013, 08:48:09 AM
Hold on, I have to find it...

Okay, here we go:

Dream Team asked me in another thread if I had nailed down a top 10 yet.  That's tough to do, since I only have 4 studio albums and one live album.  But if I had to, I guess my top 10 would be:

1.  Revelations
2.  Alexander The Great
3.  The Trooper
4.  The Clansman (live)
5.  Dream Of Mirrors (live)
6.  Hallowed Be Thy Name
7.  Stranger In A Strange Land
8.  Fear Of The Dark (live)
9.  The Evil That Men Do (live)
10.  Sea Of Madness

To Tame A Land and Rime Of The Ancient Mariner just missed.  I can maybe do writeups on these later.  I'm a bit swamped at work right now.  And I know the live tracks may be odd choices, but I've never heard the studio version of those songs, and the live versions on Rock In Rio are just excellent.  So there you go.

I probably still stand by that ranking.  Only problem is, after now hearing and watching En Vivo, I'm exposed to more songs, and a couple of those might very well sneak in if I redo my top 10 in a few weeks.  The live versions I have listed above are from Rock In Rio, the only live album of theirs that I have (other than the En Vivo DVD, which I just picked up last week).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 07, 2013, 09:18:32 AM
Nice! Great to see some love for Sea Of Madness, I love that one :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 07, 2013, 10:35:49 AM
I assume you were already familiar with To Tame a Land from DT before your IM binge?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 07, 2013, 10:47:44 AM
Yeah.  Good song.  And I like DT's version, although I didn't listen to it enough nor look up the lyrics to figure out what it was about.  Coincidentally, I just finished listening to that song right now and was thinking just before I went back to this thread that I should go back to DT's version and re-listen to it now that I'm familiar with the original.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 10:52:32 AM
My only issue with the DT version was that I wish the vocals at least we're recorded during the BC&SL sessions along with the other covers. James was incredible in those sessions. Not that he's bad on the actual cover, but the Covers Disc is one of James' strongest ever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 07, 2013, 10:57:03 AM
Replacing a guitar track with keyboards didn't work for me. JR did fine, as always, but it's still not the same without the twin leads.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on March 07, 2013, 11:04:44 AM
I assume you were already familiar with To Tame a Land from DT before your IM binge?

I was like that, and b/c of that I vastly prefer the DT version.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 12:26:24 PM
So I'm sitting here listening to the Mansfield boot from last summer and I'm wondering if they will release a live album from the current Maiden England tour before we get a new studio album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lowdz on March 07, 2013, 01:00:41 PM
That's one of the best live versions of that song ever   :metal

Great Bruce performance. Makes it all the more strange that I find parts of FF unlistenable because of Bruce straining with the vocals.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 07, 2013, 01:55:17 PM
That's one of the best live versions of that song ever   :metal

Great Bruce performance. Makes it all the more strange that I find parts of FF unlistenable because of Bruce straining with the vocals.
What I've heard from the last tour, Bruce sounded pretty weak consistently. Up until now the dude's gotten better every tour, but I think the years are catching up to him.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 07, 2013, 02:36:28 PM
Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a lot like playing What's New Pussycat? twice in a row.  It sounds like a really long song with a dip in the middle.

 :lol :lol :lol

Yeah, the studio version sounds a bit flat imo. But hey, try this one......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AmrIydnXIs

You'll see why Adrian Smith is such an appreciated guitarist....  :tup

I was at that concert in approximately the 3rd row (VIP GA). I've watched it so many times to see myself and I'm pretty sure I got a screenshot of me for a split second.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 07, 2013, 02:51:37 PM
So I spent some time trying to come up with a ranking of the IM studio albums, but couldn't do it. I know what my favorite is, but the rest would have to be in tiers I think. Just too many great ones.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 07, 2013, 02:52:04 PM
That's one of the best live versions of that song ever   :metal

Great Bruce performance. Makes it all the more strange that I find parts of FF unlistenable because of Bruce straining with the vocals.
What I've heard from the last tour, Bruce sounded pretty weak consistently. Up until now the dude's gotten better every tour, but I think the years are catching up to him.

I dunno if I agree with that. He sounded much better when I saw him last on the reunion-heavy Final Frontier tour. I think Somewhere Back in Time was much harder on him.

Thankfully he doesn't have any reservations about overdubbing his live performances anymore so we still get great DVDs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 02:53:57 PM
Thankfully he doesn't have any reservations about overdubbing his live performances anymore so we still get great DVDs.
Does this happen?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 07, 2013, 03:32:03 PM
Rock in Rio isn't overdubbed per se, but Steve did mandate that Bruce's vocals were "copy-pasted" in some parts to cover where Bruce let the crowd sing (one of the advantages of repeating choruses, I guess).  The TV bootleg was widely available so it was pretty clear his performance wasn't otherwise enhanced.

I've never got a hold of the bootleg of the Death on the Road show to compare, but it doesn't sound like there are any obvious overdubs on that album.

I can state pretty definitively that there are no overdubs on Flight 666, having listened to a majority of the bootlegs from that tour.  And that the album itself contained noticeable mistakes (like in "Wasted Years", where Adrian hits a wrong note in the intro and Bruce directly comments on it).

Haven't listened enough to En Vivo or the bootleg of that show to decide in that case.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 07, 2013, 03:33:35 PM
That's one of the best live versions of that song ever   :metal

Great Bruce performance. Makes it all the more strange that I find parts of FF unlistenable because of Bruce straining with the vocals.
What I've heard from the last tour, Bruce sounded pretty weak consistently. Up until now the dude's gotten better every tour, but I think the years are catching up to him.

I dunno if I agree with that. He sounded much better when I saw him last on the reunion-heavy Final Frontier tour. I think Somewhere Back in Time was much harder on him.
I think we're at cross purposes. I was saying he's been just fine up until the Maiden England show. That's where he sounded weak. Checked plenty of Youtube vids of it, and they all sounded weak.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 03:35:49 PM
Bart, there was something strange about the Maiden England show, I'll give you that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 07, 2013, 04:07:46 PM
Wait, which Maiden England show are we talking about?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 04:19:24 PM
Wait, which Maiden England show are we talking about?
Last summer's shows.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 07, 2013, 04:21:08 PM
Ah. I just youtubed some clips from Maiden England shows.

I dunno, that's kinda what I remember him being like the last few tours. Sounds like the same Bruce as always.

Then again, I'm the only one here who seems to think plenty of Bruce's live AND studio performances from the 80's are weak, too, so maybe I'm just used to it.

The only thing that strikes me about Bruce's live performance now is that he's FAR less mobile than he was even 5-6 years ago. I think I first saw them when they did Ozzfest, and I remember Bruce running all around during that. Not so much at all anymore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on March 07, 2013, 04:22:12 PM
I'm still fucking perplexed that Rime isn't in bosk's top 10.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 07, 2013, 04:23:48 PM
It's not in mine, either. It might have been cool a long time ago, but now that Maiden have long songs on every album which are much more diverse and epic, the allure has kinda faded.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on March 07, 2013, 04:25:06 PM
Do you enjoy being wrong?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 04:28:04 PM
Then again, I'm the only one here who seems to think plenty of Bruce's live AND studio performances from the 80's are weak, too, so maybe I'm just used to it.

Plenty of off nights!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 07, 2013, 05:11:27 PM
I'm still fucking perplexed that Rime isn't in bosk's top 10.

What songs in my top 10 do you think don't deserve to be there?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on March 07, 2013, 05:14:01 PM
Ah. I just youtubed some clips from Maiden England shows.

I dunno, that's kinda what I remember him being like the last few tours. Sounds like the same Bruce as always.

Then again, I'm the only one here who seems to think plenty of Bruce's live AND studio performances from the 80's are weak, too, so maybe I'm just used to it.

The only thing that strikes me about Bruce's live performance now is that he's FAR less mobile than he was even 5-6 years ago. I think I first saw them when they did Ozzfest, and I remember Bruce running all around during that. Not so much at all anymore.

He must have slowed down in the past two years then, because when I saw them in 2010 he was all over the place, almost to the extent he was when I saw them on the Piece of Mind tour. Admittedly he wasn't running from point to point as fast, but good lord, who among us IS?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on March 07, 2013, 05:34:44 PM
I'm still fucking perplexed that Rime isn't in bosk's top 10.

What songs in my top 10 do you think don't deserve to be there?

The Trooper. Rime is my favorite Maiden song. So it's easy for me to rank it ;) I just feel like giving you shit. It's nice to see Fear... on that list. I think it's an awesome track.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 07, 2013, 07:15:15 PM
I'm still fucking perplexed that Rime isn't in bosk's top 10.

What songs in my top 10 do you think don't deserve to be there?

The Trooper. Rime is my favorite Maiden song. So it's easy for me to rank it ;) I just feel like giving you shit. It's nice to see Fear... on that list. I think it's an awesome track.
Rime is not in mine either! :P

Nothing wrong with The Trooper. If you've only got 4 minutes to let someone know what Maiden is about, play 'em The Trooper!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 07, 2013, 07:23:12 PM
Psh!  Saying The Trooper is not a top Iron Maiden song is almost as dumb as saying Aaron Rodgers was relevant last season.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on March 07, 2013, 07:26:14 PM
Psh!  Saying The Trooper is not a top Iron Maiden song is almost as dumb as saying Aaron Rodgers was relevant last season.

U WOT M8? ILL HOOK U RITE IN UR GABBER I SWARE ON ME MUM
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 07, 2013, 11:23:34 PM
Then again, I'm the only one here who seems to think plenty of Bruce's live AND studio performances from the 80's are weak, too, so maybe I'm just used to it.

Nah, I'm right there with you. Bruce was a much better live singer post reunion. It's just the last tour (2012 Maiden England) he sounded tired and weak. Check out any of the performances of Wasted Years and compare it to any of them from 2009.  Night and day.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 08, 2013, 12:09:35 AM
Any interest in a Maiden survivor? I'm up for running one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on March 08, 2013, 12:51:10 AM
Sure, I'd be on board. I guess Hallowed's gonna win, but it would still be fun.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on March 08, 2013, 01:57:16 AM
Any interest in a Maiden survivor? I'm up for running one.

of course
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 08, 2013, 02:01:30 AM
Any interest in a Maiden survivor? I'm up for running one.
Bring it on, my friend. I can't wait for it.  :corn
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 08, 2013, 02:05:18 AM
Okay, I'm running one - I'm running free! :metal

First round is up: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36138.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 08, 2013, 07:30:27 AM
That's one of the best live versions of that song ever   :metal

Great Bruce performance. Makes it all the more strange that I find parts of FF unlistenable because of Bruce straining with the vocals.
What I've heard from the last tour, Bruce sounded pretty weak consistently. Up until now the dude's gotten better every tour, but I think the years are catching up to him.

I dunno if I agree with that. He sounded much better when I saw him last on the reunion-heavy Final Frontier tour. I think Somewhere Back in Time was much harder on him.

Thankfully he doesn't have any reservations about overdubbing his live performances anymore so we still get great DVDs.

This got me thinking, do you think we generally hold Bruce to a higher or lower standard than a James LaBrie for example? LaBrie is only 5 years younger.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 08, 2013, 07:45:40 AM
That's one of the best live versions of that song ever   :metal

Great Bruce performance. Makes it all the more strange that I find parts of FF unlistenable because of Bruce straining with the vocals.
What I've heard from the last tour, Bruce sounded pretty weak consistently. Up until now the dude's gotten better every tour, but I think the years are catching up to him.

I dunno if I agree with that. He sounded much better when I saw him last on the reunion-heavy Final Frontier tour. I think Somewhere Back in Time was much harder on him.

Thankfully he doesn't have any reservations about overdubbing his live performances anymore so we still get great DVDs.

This got me thinking, do you think we generally hold Bruce to a higher or lower standard than a James LaBrie for example? LaBrie is only 5 years younger.
I've been making that argument for ages. Granted, James has and will never be the showman that Bruce is, people online are really insanely critical of James LaBrie's live performances.

If you watch a handful of IM bootlegs from each era, you'll notice that Bruce had plenty of off nights, and sometimes even entire legs of tours were bad, but his reputation is pretty much impenetrable. James? Not so much. People dog him as soon as they hear him sing a little flat in a Youtube video.

It comes with the territory, I think. In the 80's, metal was still linked with hard rock 'n roll. No-one cared if things were a little gritty or off kilter. Bruce could belt, and he had great energy. Who cares if he belted the wrong notes sometimes? It's just rock and roll!

90's metal by comparison is much more pristine. Pretend operatic singers from the 80's found themselves replaced with real operatic singers, and actually touring and playing live shows became a lot less important than just releasing albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 08, 2013, 08:10:07 AM
The style of singing is a lot less forgiving. When Bruce has a bad night singing NotB, it doesn't sound good, but it doesn't hurt your ears, either.  When LaBrie struggles it's often a total train wreck.

Something else to consider is that not everybody like's LaBrie's voice even when it's solid. The operatic style is an acquired taste, plus there's some Canadian showing through which also sounds a bit peculiar. Bruce, while good at what he does, sings in a fairly generic metal style. If you like that kind of music, then you pretty much like Bruce's voice. That, in conjunction with the style magnifying any faltering, makes it pretty easy to see how Bruce gets a pass and JLB doesn't.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 08, 2013, 10:38:55 AM
JLB also plays in a band that strives for perfection. Not that IM don't want to play perfect, but they don't have the same fan base due to music genre that expects a perfect performance.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 08, 2013, 12:16:09 PM
Anyone here a member on the Iron Maiden forums?  I need to ask a favor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 08, 2013, 12:32:38 PM
Anyone here a member on the Iron Maiden forums?  I need to ask a favor.

Maidenfans? Yeah. I haven't posted in ages.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2013, 12:34:08 PM
Anyone here a member on the Iron Maiden forums?  I need to ask a favor.
I'm on Maidenfans too.

I'm not on the Official Forum as I think it is pay to play.
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Post by: Perpetual Change on March 08, 2013, 12:35:53 PM
Yeah, it is. Maidenfans is not very lively, though. I've always wondered if the official is better. If anyone's in there, I'd love to know if it's worth paying for.
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Post by: bosk1 on March 08, 2013, 12:42:26 PM
Basically, I am looking for someone who can post some of the album-relase info about Queensryche and about the Toronto show.  With Tate using the Queensryche name, there is a lot of confusion out there, so I'm trying to do my little part to get the word out so people know that the official version of the band is the one without him, and that they are actively touring and have a new album to release.
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Post by: GuineaPig on March 08, 2013, 12:45:54 PM
Yeah, it is. Maidenfans is not very lively, though. I've always wondered if the official is better. If anyone's in there, I'd love to know if it's worth paying for.

The official one is not better.  It's full of fanboys, which makes discussion pretty difficult.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 08, 2013, 12:49:13 PM
Basically, I am looking for someone who can post some of the album-relase info about Queensryche and about the Toronto show.  With Tate using the Queensryche name, there is a lot of confusion out there, so I'm trying to do my little part to get the word out so people know that the official version of the band is the one without him, and that they are actively touring and have a new album to release.
Maidenfans is definitely aware of that. Not sure about the officials.
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Post by: TAC on March 08, 2013, 01:33:29 PM
Basically, I am looking for someone who can post some of the album-relase info about Queensryche and about the Toronto show.  With Tate using the Queensryche name, there is a lot of confusion out there, so I'm trying to do my little part to get the word out so people know that the official version of the band is the one without him, and that they are actively touring and have a new album to release.
So..... This whole Getting Into Maiden thing is to push your Pro QR/anti Tate agenda!
 :lol
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Post by: cramx3 on March 08, 2013, 02:42:37 PM
My IM fan club expired a few weeks ago. Its pretty lively over there but solely for IM, not for other music or general discussion. When they tour the US again I'll probably join again to get access to ticket presales.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2013, 02:51:16 PM
My IM fan club expired a few weeks ago. Its pretty lively over there but solely for IM, not for other music or general discussion. When they tour the US again I'll probably join again to get access to ticket presales.
Cram, has it been worth it? Have you gotten good seats?
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Post by: El Barto on March 08, 2013, 03:04:10 PM
My IM fan club expired a few weeks ago. Its pretty lively over there but solely for IM, not for other music or general discussion. When they tour the US again I'll probably join again to get access to ticket presales.
Cram, has it been worth it? Have you gotten good seats?
I shelled out the $12 or so to get early ticket access, and never once logged on to the actual site. And the tickets they presold sucked balls.  :lol
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Post by: cramx3 on March 08, 2013, 03:27:17 PM
My IM fan club expired a few weeks ago. Its pretty lively over there but solely for IM, not for other music or general discussion. When they tour the US again I'll probably join again to get access to ticket presales.
Cram, has it been worth it? Have you gotten good seats?

For me, totally. I got the GA tickets at MSG for the Maiden England tour and through the fan club I won the Heaven Can Wait contest and got to go on stage for the group chant at the MSG show for the Somewhere Back in Time show. I've heard other people not getting better tickets so I think its a mixed bag, but the membership gets you like two magazines a year, access to the online forum, they used to give exclusive "IMTV" videos during the tours which were awesome and access to Rod's diary, and access to the presale. So if you are a die hard like me, its worth it, and the fact that I got on stage makes it a no brainer for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 10, 2013, 12:42:04 AM
Okay, I think I'm going to have to revise my top 10.  Satellite 15/The Final Frontier and When The Wild Wind Blows are just off the charts amazing.  Color me blown away.
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Post by: Nel on March 10, 2013, 01:30:50 AM
When The Wild Wind Blows is definitely in my top ten. Just a great song all around. I like the title track more without Satellite 15 attached to it, though. Can't stand that intro.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 10, 2013, 01:58:20 AM
Really?  The intro is a huge part of why I like the song so much.
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Post by: wolfking on March 10, 2013, 04:17:56 AM
Yeah, I wish the intro didn't exist.  Plus, Nicko's awfully cut and pasted kick drum is horrible.
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Post by: Mladen on March 10, 2013, 04:43:20 AM
The intro is just brilliant, it's always good to hear Maiden still doing new stuff 30 years later. And man, does it set the mood and build suspense perfectly, it worked fantastic live.
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Post by: Zydar on March 10, 2013, 04:45:48 AM
I've read somewhere that the intro was taken right from Adrian's demo of the song.
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Post by: Mladen on March 10, 2013, 04:48:20 AM
I think that's the main riff, actually.
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Post by: Zydar on March 10, 2013, 04:49:00 AM
Ah, that could be it.
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Post by: Perpetual Change on March 10, 2013, 07:25:42 AM
Never got all the hate for the Intro, but I'm really glad that When The Wild Wind Blows is getting as much love as it deserves! Top 3 tune for me, most definitely.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 10, 2013, 07:39:10 AM
I was pretty sure the intro was entirely Adrian, except Bruce who added in the bits of vocal.
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Post by: Lowdz on March 10, 2013, 08:19:25 AM
Really?  The intro is a huge part of why I like the song so much.

The intro puts me off the whole album. Weird, I know.
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Post by: Mosh on March 10, 2013, 11:29:10 AM
Yeah, I wish the intro didn't exist.  Plus, Nicko's awfully cut and pasted kick drum is horrible.
Not Nicko, it's a drum machine.

The intro is cool but they using parts from a demo was a mistake. Can't stand the title track.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 10, 2013, 02:54:51 PM
Yeah, I wish the intro didn't exist.  Plus, Nicko's awfully cut and pasted kick drum is horrible.
Not Nicko, it's a drum machine.

Really?  I have never heard that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on March 10, 2013, 08:55:19 PM
Well it was mentioned in an interview and it's also somewhat obvious. It's a drum loop programmed by H. Give it a close listen (with headphones) and you'll probably be able to tell.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 10, 2013, 09:11:54 PM
Fair enough.  I thought it was just Nicko doing a few drum kicks and then it was looped but done poorly.  I don't know why Nicko just didn't get the double kicks out and did it that way.
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Post by: theseoafs on March 10, 2013, 10:04:08 PM
Yeah, I was seriously disappointed in the intro.  The looping in particular is really poor; every four measures or so, there's a noticeable stutter.
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Post by: philmcson on March 10, 2013, 10:31:51 PM
Fair enough.  I thought it was just Nicko doing a few drum kicks and then it was looped but done poorly.  I don't know why Nicko just didn't get the double kicks out and did it that way.

He's unable to play double bass..... he's tried it once (for the song Face in the sand from Dance of death) and couldn't keep the rhythm straight for longer than 5 seconds.... so they programmed the double beat....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 11, 2013, 04:28:38 AM
I have never heard that.  I know he doesn't like the double kick, but never heard that that drum line was programmed, adn that he simply can't play it.  The reason why they didn't play it live was that Nicko knew he couldn't keep that up live night after night, but never heard that about the studio version.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on March 11, 2013, 05:29:44 AM
I believe that Steve liked the demo version enough that they never recorded it in the studio.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cfmoran13 on March 11, 2013, 06:23:09 AM
Just curious... is anyone here a fan of Showtime's show Californication?  At the end of each episode, there's usually a melancholy acoustic cover song playing.  Watching last week's episode, I found myself singing the words, not really sure what the song was.  So, I rewound it to listen again.  Turns out, it was an acoustic cover of Maiden's "Wasted Years"!  It was pretty cool.
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Post by: Dream Team on March 11, 2013, 06:55:08 AM
Fair enough.  I thought it was just Nicko doing a few drum kicks and then it was looped but done poorly.  I don't know why Nicko just didn't get the double kicks out and did it that way.

He's unable to play double bass..... he's tried it once (for the song Face in the sand from Dance of death) and couldn't keep the rhythm straight for longer than 5 seconds.... so they programmed the double beat....

Yeah, but his one foot is damned fast . . . I think they were just going for the vibe of the programmed, electronic sound. Futuristic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 11, 2013, 08:10:57 AM
I don't know whether it is programmed because Nicko couldn't play it properly, if they just liked how it sounded, or some other reason.  I just know it's awesome as is, and I'm having a really difficult time understanding why people don't like it.  But whatever.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on March 11, 2013, 08:25:08 AM
For me, personally, I think the intro just drones on a bit too long.  I actually hacked it off the version I have on my iPod  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 11, 2013, 08:40:37 AM
I don't know whether it is programmed because Nicko couldn't play it properly, if they just liked how it sounded, or some other reason.  I just know it's awesome as is, and I'm having a really difficult time understanding why people don't like it.  But whatever.
I don't necessarily dislike it, but it is fundamentally unMaidenlike.

I do remember reading an interview where Nicko said that playing double bass was the hardest thing he'd ever tried to do and we'd absolutely never hear him do it again. What I don't get about S15 is that with Nicko's foot speed it sure seems like he could play it single kick.

I do get why they're using a pre-recorded version live, since that'd be a bitch of a way to start the show, although I'd rather see them open with something else anyway.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 11, 2013, 08:57:58 AM
I don't know whether it is programmed because Nicko couldn't play it properly, if they just liked how it sounded, or some other reason.  I just know it's awesome as is, and I'm having a really difficult time understanding why people don't like it.  But whatever.
I don't necessarily dislike it, but it is fundamentally unMaidenlike.

I do remember reading an interview where Nicko said that playing double bass was the hardest thing he'd ever tried to do and we'd absolutely never hear him do it again. What I don't get about S15 is that with Nicko's foot speed it sure seems like he could play it single kick.

I do get why they're using a pre-recorded version live, since that'd be a bitch of a way to start the show, although I'd rather see them open with something else anyway.

Bands frequently use pre-recorded intros like that for stuff that they clearly can play.  It used to bother me, but it has become so commonplace that I don't even really give it a second thought anymore.  For example, DT does it all the time with the intro to Metropolis.  Why don't they play that part live?  I don't know.  But, again, I've gotten used to it, so no big deal. 
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Post by: Jaq on March 11, 2013, 09:27:19 AM
Hell, Maiden themselves have never played the intro to Aces High live.  :lol

And I like Station 15 myself because it's so un-Maiden like. Here's a band on their 15th album who spends a lot of their time getting hammered for sounding the same as always, and they open the album with four minutes of music that sounds like nothing they've never done before. This far into their career, that takes brass balls to do.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 11, 2013, 09:39:50 AM
I don't know whether it is programmed because Nicko couldn't play it properly, if they just liked how it sounded, or some other reason.  I just know it's awesome as is, and I'm having a really difficult time understanding why people don't like it.  But whatever.
I don't necessarily dislike it, but it is fundamentally unMaidenlike.

I do remember reading an interview where Nicko said that playing double bass was the hardest thing he'd ever tried to do and we'd absolutely never hear him do it again. What I don't get about S15 is that with Nicko's foot speed it sure seems like he could play it single kick.

I do get why they're using a pre-recorded version live, since that'd be a bitch of a way to start the show, although I'd rather see them open with something else anyway.

Bands frequently use pre-recorded intros like that for stuff that they clearly can play.  It used to bother me, but it has become so commonplace that I don't even really give it a second thought anymore.  For example, DT does it all the time with the intro to Metropolis.  Why don't they play that part live?  I don't know.  But, again, I've gotten used to it, so no big deal.
Depending on how it's structured it can work real well. You get the nice, clean and [comparatively] quiet intro followed by loud and rough metal. Kind of kicks things up another level. Still, if you've got a great intro, I'd prefer you actually play it.

Priest is the best example of this. They've used a pre-recorded Hellion for decades, and it makes Electric Eye really pop when they start into it. At the same time, Hellion might be the single best intro to any album/song, and it'd be nice to hear them actually play it.
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Post by: theseoafs on March 11, 2013, 10:24:19 AM
Fair enough.  I thought it was just Nicko doing a few drum kicks and then it was looped but done poorly.  I don't know why Nicko just didn't get the double kicks out and did it that way.

He's unable to play double bass..... he's tried it once (for the song Face in the sand from Dance of death) and couldn't keep the rhythm straight for longer than 5 seconds.... so they programmed the double beat....

This is wrong.

1) Nicko can play a double bass pedal -- Face in the Sand has him using double bass, and that song is longer than 5 seconds. :lol
2) Face in the Sand is NOT programmed.  That's Nicko, using a double bass pedal.
3) Nicko can play double bass, he just doesn't like to.  He only used it on FITS because he couldn't quite get enough speed with a single pedal, and he didn't want to resort to programming the beat.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on March 11, 2013, 10:29:52 AM
Face in the Sand is one of the best re-union songs IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 11, 2013, 10:34:35 AM
Ignore this post. Following thread. :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 11, 2013, 10:45:53 AM
Nicko can't sing either: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmyoMTp60cE
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Post by: Zydar on March 11, 2013, 11:02:43 AM
Oh Nicko :lol
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Post by: Ruba on March 11, 2013, 11:03:51 AM
Classic  :lol.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on March 11, 2013, 11:59:55 AM
With a new fart... :rollin
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Post by: Jaq on March 11, 2013, 12:11:40 PM
Nicko can't sing either: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmyoMTp60cE

 :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 11, 2013, 12:17:59 PM
BBC interview Bruce Dickinson ´Hard Talk´ (pt 1.) Pretty interesting...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7myOt9N-UcA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7myOt9N-UcA)

Pt 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ec1dgs_c-0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ec1dgs_c-0)
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Post by: Perpetual Change on March 11, 2013, 12:39:49 PM
BBC interview Bruce Dickinson ´Hard Talk´ (pt 1.) Pretty interesting...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7myOt9N-UcA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7myOt9N-UcA)

Pt 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ec1dgs_c-0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ec1dgs_c-0)

Yeah, I posted that a page or two back. Interesting stuff, especially the political angle. Bruce seems to think of himself more as an entrepreneur now.
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Post by: Mladen on March 11, 2013, 12:57:32 PM
Nicko can't sing either: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmyoMTp60cE
Amazing. ''Lost me place again...''  :lol

I don't think the played the double bass on Face in the sand too well, he is precise but he keeps speeding it up. It's no wonder he doesn't want to bother with the double bass pedal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 11, 2013, 01:20:49 PM

And I like Station 15 myself because it's so un-Maiden like. Here's a band on their 15th album who spends a lot of their time getting hammered for sounding the same as always, and they open the album with four minutes of music that sounds like nothing they've never done before. This far into their career, that takes brass balls to do.

This is how I feel. I also agree with Kirk that it does drag on just a bit long, and I don't think it segues great with TFF.

But a great intro!
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Post by: kirksnosehair on March 11, 2013, 02:10:18 PM
^yeah, if it were two minutes long I'd probably have left it alone.  I do give them credit, though, for trying something a bit different. 
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Post by: bosk1 on March 11, 2013, 02:18:30 PM
I do give them credit, though, for trying something a bit AWESOME!

Fixed.
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Post by: kirksnosehair on March 11, 2013, 02:20:21 PM
I take it you're enjoying The Final Frontier?

I go back and forth between that one and A Matter of Life and Death as being my favorite reunion albums
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Post by: Scorpion on March 11, 2013, 02:33:48 PM
I really, really like TFF, but for me, AMOLAD is right up with Seventh Son, Somewhere in Time and Powerslave in terms of quality. The Legacy might very well be my favourite Iron Maiden song.
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Post by: Lowdz on March 11, 2013, 02:47:19 PM
Just curious... is anyone here a fan of Showtime's show Californication?  At the end of each episode, there's usually a melancholy acoustic cover song playing.  Watching last week's episode, I found myself singing the words, not really sure what the song was.  So, I rewound it to listen again.  Turns out, it was an acoustic cover of Maiden's "Wasted Years"!  It was pretty cool.

Was it this version?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8m1t2tpvH0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 11, 2013, 02:52:20 PM
I take it you're enjoying The Final Frontier?

Yes, very much.  I picked it up over the weekend.  Unfortunately, I spent virtually the entire weekend, including late into Friday night, stuck working at a computer.  We have a second computer at that desk as well, which I was using for music, and I had En Vivo going probably about half a dozen times this weekend (not counting the few times I just played Satellite 15/The Final Frontier over and over).  This album is absolutely fantastic.
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Post by: TAC on March 11, 2013, 02:53:58 PM

I go back and forth between that one and A Matter of Life and Death as being my favorite reunion albums

Me too. They also take spots 3 and 4 of my Iron Maiden Top albums.

AMOLAD is a masterpiece, but I just find TFF just as great but a little more colorful.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 11, 2013, 02:58:27 PM
I'm undecided, and it's still early given that I've only had it a few days, but TFF might just be my favorite Maiden album so far.  And of course, that means that it comes in ahead of the classic era albums.
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Post by: TAC on March 11, 2013, 03:05:27 PM
I'm undecided, and it's still early given that I've only had it a few days, but TFF might just be my favorite Maiden album so far.  And of course, that means that it comes in ahead of the classic era albums.
BEen a Maiden fan since I was 13, and I put TFF and AMOLAD ahead of most of the classic era, save for TNOTB and SSOASS.
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Post by: WebRaider on March 11, 2013, 03:53:12 PM
Just curious... is anyone here a fan of Showtime's show Californication?  At the end of each episode, there's usually a melancholy acoustic cover song playing.  Watching last week's episode, I found myself singing the words, not really sure what the song was.  So, I rewound it to listen again.  Turns out, it was an acoustic cover of Maiden's "Wasted Years"!  It was pretty cool.


It was the Ryan Adams acoustic version. He's a big metal fan and performed the song on BBC radio but apparently re-recorded the version for Californication soundtrack. It seems some weren't fans of the song stripped down. It's one of my favorite Maiden songs and I did enjoy the performance as a tribute and for the different take on the song.
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Post by: kirksnosehair on March 11, 2013, 03:57:34 PM
Just curious... is anyone here a fan of Showtime's show Californication?  At the end of each episode, there's usually a melancholy acoustic cover song playing.  Watching last week's episode, I found myself singing the words, not really sure what the song was.  So, I rewound it to listen again.  Turns out, it was an acoustic cover of Maiden's "Wasted Years"!  It was pretty cool.


It was the Ryan Adams acoustic version. He's a big metal fan and performed the song on BBC radio but apparently re-recorded the version for Californication soundtrack. It seems some weren't fans of the song stripped down. It's one of my favorite Maiden songs and I did enjoy the performance as a tribute and for the different take on the song.

I really loved that version of "Wasted Years"

I really love it when artists other than the artist who wrote a certain song are able to take that song and do something completely different with it, without wrecking it.

Actually, one of my other favorites in this category is what Eric Clapton did with "Layla" when he did the "unplugged" version of it.  Very cool stuff.   :hat
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Post by: El Barto on March 11, 2013, 05:26:37 PM

I go back and forth between that one and A Matter of Life and Death as being my favorite reunion albums

Me too. They also take spots 3 and 4 of my Iron Maiden Top albums.

AMOLAD is a masterpiece, but I just find TFF just as great but a little more colorful.
That's interesting to me. I too would rank AMoLaD up there with the classics (although I use PoM as the benchmark, rather than NotB), but really don't care for FF much at all. I listened to it a couple of times when it was new, went meh, then put it away. Gave it another shot a couple of months ago and felt the same way. WtWWB is the only thing on there that really does it for me.

Out of curiosity, do you consider them both great but completely different, or does FF seem like a continuation to you? Honestly, doesn't even seem like the same band to me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on March 11, 2013, 05:39:58 PM
The Final Frontier was my intro to Maiden. Like DT's Systematic Chaos, it holds a special place to me because it was the first I listened to. Bought it when it came out (2010) and it was the only Maiden I had until I got around to buying the rest of the discography from July 2012-November 2012.

I'm not much for buying bands' live albums, but I might pick up En Vivo from all the great stuff you guys are saying about it.
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Post by: bosk1 on March 11, 2013, 05:57:25 PM
I'm not much for buying bands' live albums, but I might pick up En Vivo from all the great stuff you guys are saying about it.

I almost never advise someone who is either brand new or relatively new to a band to pick up their live albums.  Maiden is a definite exception to that rule.  I highly recommed either Rock In Rio or En Vivo. 
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Post by: cramx3 on March 11, 2013, 06:00:25 PM
I highly recommend seeing them because they are one of the best live bands out there.  A live cd/dvd would do, but nothing beats seeing them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 11, 2013, 07:21:29 PM
I love all the reunion albums. AMoLaD is the toughest to get into for me, though. Nothing about it really sticks out. I think TFF and DoD are the most diverse reunion albums, and they'd be my favorite overall.
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Post by: Jaq on March 11, 2013, 07:29:49 PM
Until recently I'd have to have said TFF was my favorite of the reunion albums, but recently I finally, really GOT AMOLAD and it's moved to the top spot of the reunion albums. It is hard to get into, and for me it really only works as an entire album, but it's an album where once it opens up to you, it's really rewarding. I can understand WHY it's hard to get into though, as it's a lot to dig through.
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Post by: jammindude on March 11, 2013, 08:55:27 PM
I just have to say right now.   I gave up on the IM reunion after being disappointed with BNW.    I have not given more than a glancing listen of a few post-BNW snippets....I just wasn't interested.

But based on years of fanfare....I am currently hearing AMOLAD in its entirety for the first time ever....AND IT IS COMPLETELY KICKING MY ASS!!!!!

THANK YOU DTF!!!!!
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Post by: theseoafs on March 11, 2013, 09:07:12 PM
I just have to say right now.   I gave up on the IM reunion after being disappointed with BNW.    I have not given more than a glancing listen of a few post-BNW snippets....I just wasn't interested.

But based on years of fanfare....I am currently hearing AMOLAD in its entirety for the first time ever....AND IT IS COMPLETELY KICKING MY ASS!!!!!

THANK YOU DTF!!!!!

Dude, good for you.  The reunion albums are fucking fantastic, and AMOLAD in particular is really strong (and seems to only get stronger as time passes).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 11, 2013, 09:08:59 PM
It has aged pretty well.  You can throw it on now and hear something different and have a good solid listening experience all the way through.
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Post by: The King in Crimson on March 11, 2013, 09:10:31 PM
Yep, aMoLaD is awesome.  :tup

It's my favorite of the reunion albums.
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Post by: jammindude on March 11, 2013, 09:12:07 PM
I'm just staring "Lord of Light"....but so far, Brighter than a Thousand Suns and For the Greater Good of God have been particular standouts.

I'm just LOVING THIS!!!!   Best Maiden album since Powerslave....easily!!!
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Post by: Mosh on March 11, 2013, 09:28:04 PM
AMOLAD is my 2nd favorite Maiden, after Piece of Mind. Epic album. The last four tracks are a deadly combination. Brighter Than A Thousand Suns is up there too. The whole thing kicks so much ass.

I loved Final Frontier when it came out. It has an atmosphere unlike any other album and in some ways it is the most adventurous of the reunion stuff. I don't like it as much as I did when it was new but it's still very good. Isle of Avalon is my absolute favorite Maiden song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on March 12, 2013, 12:18:26 AM
Until recently I'd have to have said TFF was my favorite of the reunion albums, but recently I finally, really GOT AMOLAD and it's moved to the top spot of the reunion albums. It is hard to get into, and for me it really only works as an entire album, but it's an album where once it opens up to you, it's really rewarding. I can understand WHY it's hard to get into though, as it's a lot to dig through.

This by far.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 12, 2013, 01:25:35 AM
After mainly focusing on their 80s-90s stuff, I've paid more attention to their reunion albums these last couple of days. I'm slowly warming up to them, but I still wouldn't place any of them in the same tier as their "classic" stuff yet. They're tougher to get into since they seem to want to build most of their songs nowadays around the Ancient Mariner blueprint (long, progressive songs with brooding sections) instead of the shorter, "snappier" songs like The Trooper and Aces High that I prefer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 12, 2013, 05:28:00 AM
After mainly focusing on their 80s-90s stuff, I've paid more attention to their reunion albums these last couple of days. I'm slowly warming up to them, but I still wouldn't place any of them in the same tier as their "classic" stuff yet. They're tougher to get into since they seem to want to build most of their songs nowadays around the Ancient Mariner blueprint (long, progressive songs with brooding sections) instead of the shorter, "snappier" songs like The Trooper and Aces High that I prefer.

That's the problem a lot of people have had over the last 10 years of so.  I once thought that, but Final Frontier changed my mind.  While I wanted the band to go back to shorter faster songs, I just don't think that's where their strength is anymore.  I mean look at songs like New Frontier, Wildest Dreams, El Dorado, Different World, The Alchemist they are decent to good, but compare them to These Colors Don't Run, Wild Wind, Avalon, Talisman, DOD, Greater Good of God, Paschendale etc. they are just stronger in general.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on March 12, 2013, 05:42:47 AM
I'm just staring "Lord of Light"....but so far, Brighter than a Thousand Suns and For the Greater Good of God have been particular standouts.

I'm just LOVING THIS!!!!   Best Maiden album since Powerslave....easily!!!

What are your thoughts on The Legacy? It's easily the best song on AMOLAD in my opinion, and one of my favourites by IM, if not my favourite song overall.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 12, 2013, 07:00:44 AM

I go back and forth between that one and A Matter of Life and Death as being my favorite reunion albums

Me too. They also take spots 3 and 4 of my Iron Maiden Top albums.

AMOLAD is a masterpiece, but I just find TFF just as great but a little more colorful.
That's interesting to me. I too would rank AMoLaD up there with the classics (although I use PoM as the benchmark, rather than NotB), but really don't care for FF much at all. I listened to it a couple of times when it was new, went meh, then put it away. Gave it another shot a couple of months ago and felt the same way. WtWWB is the only thing on there that really does it for me.

Out of curiosity, do you consider them both great but completely different, or does FF seem like a continuation to you? Honestly, doesn't even seem like the same band to me.
Bart, your concept of a continuation is pretty close. AMOLAD is a landmark album. I expected a drop off with TFF but it's really just as strong. I do feel that TFF a little easier on the ears if you know what I mean, but song wise, it's right there with AMOLAD.

TFF came out while we were on vacation in Chicago. I bought it out there to listen to on the drive home. I literally had tears in my eyes listening to it. My wife was like WTF is wrong with you?!?
I said its the new Maiden album.  :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 12, 2013, 08:00:53 AM
I'm just staring "Lord of Light"....but so far, Brighter than a Thousand Suns and For the Greater Good of God have been particular standouts.

I'm just LOVING THIS!!!!   Best Maiden album since Powerslave....easily!!!

What are your thoughts on The Legacy? It's easily the best song on AMOLAD in my opinion, and one of my favourites by IM, if not my favourite song overall.

THIS!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 12, 2013, 08:41:14 AM
TFF came out while we were on vacation in Chicago. I bought it out there to listen to on the drive home. I literally had tears in my eyes listening to it. My wife was like WTF is wrong with you?!?
I said its the new Maiden album.  :metal :metal
:clap:  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 08:59:58 AM
TFF came out while we were on vacation in Chicago. I bought it out there to listen to on the drive home. I literally had tears in my eyes listening to it. My wife was like WTF is wrong with you?!?
I said its the new Maiden album.  :metal :metal

:rollin  Tim, you are one of my most favoritest people that I've never met. 

I almost feel that way about the album myself.  I've been listening to it nonstop, and it is SO good! 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on March 12, 2013, 09:05:53 AM
Favourite tracks already, bosky? My personal favourites would probably be Isle of Avalon and When the Wild Wind Blows, both are top tier Maiden for me. I love how groovy Isle of Avalon is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on March 12, 2013, 09:09:14 AM
After mainly focusing on their 80s-90s stuff, I've paid more attention to their reunion albums these last couple of days. I'm slowly warming up to them, but I still wouldn't place any of them in the same tier as their "classic" stuff yet. They're tougher to get into since they seem to want to build most of their songs nowadays around the Ancient Mariner blueprint (long, progressive songs with brooding sections) instead of the shorter, "snappier" songs like The Trooper and Aces High that I prefer.

That's the problem a lot of people have had over the last 10 years of so.  I once thought that, but Final Frontier changed my mind.  While I wanted the band to go back to shorter faster songs, I just don't think that's where their strength is anymore.  I mean look at songs like New Frontier, Wildest Dreams, El Dorado, Different World, The Alchemist they are decent to good, but compare them to These Colors Don't Run, Wild Wind, Avalon, Talisman, DOD, Greater Good of God, Paschendale etc. they are just stronger in general.

Different World would like to have a word with you.

Also, These Colors is not that much longer than 2 minutes to Midnight.   Out of the Shadows is another really great shorter song.    Maybe that's why AMOLAD works for me so much.   I feel like they gave it the best of all of it.   The short songs like Different World and Out of the Shadows...the mid-tier 6-7 minute songs (ala 2MTM) like These Colors...and then the epics.

And yes, The Legacy was amazing.   But I have only given the album 1 spin.  Give me a couple more. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 12, 2013, 09:10:35 AM
TFF came out while we were on vacation in Chicago. I bought it out there to listen to on the drive home. I literally had tears in my eyes listening to it. My wife was like WTF is wrong with you?!?
I said its the new Maiden album.  :metal :metal

:rollin  Tim, you are one of my most favoritest people that I've never met. 

I almost feel that way about the album myself.  I've been listening to it nonstop, and it is SO good!

Yes, there are VERY few bands that could put out material of this quality this far into their career. That's what happens when you have 3 of the greatest songwriters (Harris, Dickinson, Smith) in the history of metal in 1 band.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 12, 2013, 09:10:38 AM
My favourites on TFF are Coming Home and The Alchemist. None of the other longer songs have clicked with me so far.

Coming Home on En Vivo is amazing.

"To Albion's laaaaaaaand"
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 12, 2013, 09:14:25 AM
I don't get how people love "Different World" but hate "Wildest Dreams". I mean, I like both, but I never understood the hate "Wildest Dreams" gets, especially since "Different World" is so well-loved.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 12, 2013, 09:51:39 AM
I don't get how people love "Different World" but hate "Wildest Dreams". I mean, I like both, but I never understood the hate "Wildest Dreams" gets, especially since "Different World" is so well-loved.

I love Wildest Dreams and am unimpressed with Different Worlds.  :laugh:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 10:06:51 AM
Favourite tracks already, bosky?

Man, that's a hard one.  So far, I'm really liking them all.  Since I got En Vivo first and listened to it so many times in the last few days, the songs that are on there are obviously sticking with me more right now, but that could change.  If I had to pick my top standouts, they would be (in no particular order):  S-15/The Final Frontier, El Dorado (I don't care what anybody says, I LOVE this song!), Coming Home, and When The Wild Wind Blows.  Mother of Mercy is also starrting to grow on me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 12, 2013, 10:40:39 AM
I'm torn on El Dorado. On one hand, the song freakin' gallops, which is awesome and definitely overdue. On the other, it feels like it gallups right out of steam pretty quickly, at least on the studio version.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 12, 2013, 11:24:12 AM
Anyway, to keep this thread from always being the place where we pre-emptively discuss next week's discography topic, I'm gonna put something out there: Michael Kenney should just become an Iron Maiden member.

The dude's been on Maiden albums and been touring with Maiden since the late 80's. Despite that, I don't even know what he looks like. Yet, he's there, and no-one ever knows; he might as well just be piped in string sounds, for all anyone knows, but he's not! He's really there, probably behind someone's stack, plugging away at keys.

At this point, Maiden should let him out of the shadows. Though great, TFF kinda sent the signal to a lot of people that the "reunion" album formula could use some shaking-up. "Brave New World" really was a second wind for Maiden, but now that the wind is dying down and Maiden has nowhere relevant to go for another nostalgia tour (a tour centered around the Donnington show? Please.), maybe it's time for another paradigm shift.

Let's see Maiden go into the studio with Michael Kenney adding some classy string patches and dirty organ. Or, at the very least, let's actually see him on stage.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 11:35:19 AM
Granted I don't have the history of the entire reunion discography under my belt for context.  But to me, TFF sound incredibly relevant.  If their next album were basically TFF-2, I would have zero problem with that.  Just because a given formula has been done before does not necessarily make it stale and irrelevant as long as the band is enthusiastic about it. 

Joe, I also have to say to you that I now completely get where you were coming from when you labeled En Vivo the "definitive" Maiden live DVD.  I still stand by my comment that, in general, it's a bit odd and out of place to cast that label on a live set that so heavily emphasizes new material over a band's "classic" material.  However, from my brief exposure to Maiden, I agree thta that show encapsulates everything that is truly the essence of this band. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 12, 2013, 12:09:02 PM
I really like TFF too. Even though it's probably my third for fourth favorite reunion album, I rank all the reunion albums up there with the 80's albums, so it's still pretty high in the rankings.

I feel like TFF and En Vivo get shunned for the same reasons: You see 'em on a shelf, and you're like "Geez, another one? I can't keep up with this band!", but then you listen and you realize why they keep churning material out. Maiden have proven again and again that they continue to churn out quality material just as often as younger bands. Why should they stop?

As far as TFF being irrelevant, I don't think that at all. While I do feel like the album is a bit more "safe" than the last three, it's still very good. There's also a good bit of general hard rock (rather than "metal") on TFF too, which seems like a natural progression for the band at this point.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 12, 2013, 12:28:46 PM
^^ Regarding the metal thing, yeah they've never been crushingly heavy by any means. That's just not the school those guitar players are from. But their "heavy rock" style has always been plenty heavy enough for the average Joe.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on March 12, 2013, 01:07:02 PM
In general, TFF seems to me to be just as heavy as Maiden ever was.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 01:18:57 PM
I feel like TFF and En Vivo get shunned for the same reasons: You see 'em on a shelf, and you're like "Geez, another one? I can't keep up with this band!", but then you listen and you realize why they keep churning material out.

Yeah, exactly.  I wasn't necessarily planning on buying En Vivo.  But based on all the high praise and based on my loving the audio of Rock In Rio, I wanted to pick up a live video.  So I just went to the local shop to see what they had for reunion-era shows.  My choices were En Vivo or Flight 666.  En Vivo was cheaper and had more songs I was not familiar with, so I went with it solely based on that fact (as well as your recommendation).  I'm REALLY glad I did.  Just a spectacular find.  And it made me go back and pick up TFF, which, as I've already said, I am also really enjoying.  And the interesting thing is that while I really like TFF, I like the live versions of all those song better.  I think When The Wild Wind Blows is decidedly better, in fact.  The sinister bass and guitar riffing right after the solo sound much heavier and more prominent in the live version.  They tend to get buried and muddy on the studio version, and the song has a much different overall vibe as a result.  But I prefer the live versions of the others as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 12, 2013, 01:23:00 PM
OK, here's a different topic to tackle: which Maiden songs have the best lyrics in your opinion? Without doing any research, here are some off the top of my head:

Where Eagles Dare
Revelations
Sea of Madness
Infinite Dreams
Mother Russia
The Thin Line Between Love & Hate
Paschendale
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
El Dorado
Isle Of Avalon
When the Wild Wind Blows
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 12, 2013, 01:33:35 PM
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Ahhhh....yes, please!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 01:37:19 PM
I can't really do that yet.  Even the songs that I find to be the most contagious, I still am not overly familiar with the lyrics. 

But a couple of standouts would probably be El Dorado (just brilliant, actually) and When The Wild Wind Blows.


Let me also give my general opinion of Maiden so far as well.  I know I've expressed that I like a lot of what I've heard over the last few weeks.  But let me be crystal clear:  I went into this expecting to find some songs that made me say, "Yeah, that's pretty good."  If that expectation had been met, I would have been satisfied.  But while there are defintely some things I don't care for, and some things that I would say I consier "pretty good," when taken as a whole, I jsut flat out LOVE a lot of what I have been hearing and seeing from this band.  This is a grade-A musical discovery for me, and I can't believe it took me this long to really find this band.

EDIT:  Hey, I just realized something.  Did you guys know there is an Iron Maiden logo in those pics?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on March 12, 2013, 01:39:29 PM
OK, here's a different topic to tackle: which Maiden songs have the best lyrics in your opinion?

Oooh, difficult question. Definitely the following.

Hallowed Be Thy Name
Revelations
Still Life
Powerslave
Paschendale
Journeyman
For the Greater Good of God
The Legacy
Isle of Avalon
When the Wild Wind Blows

Iron Maiden have always been very good at imagery or at creating certain atmospheres, and these tracks do that best in my opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: JayOctavarium on March 12, 2013, 01:40:59 PM
Iron who?

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 12, 2013, 01:41:09 PM
I feel like TFF and En Vivo get shunned for the same reasons: You see 'em on a shelf, and you're like "Geez, another one? I can't keep up with this band!", but then you listen and you realize why they keep churning material out.

Yeah, exactly.  I wasn't necessarily planning on buying En Vivo.  But based on all the high praise and based on my loving the audio of Rock In Rio, I wanted to pick up a live video.  So I just went to the local shop to see what they had for reunion-era shows.  My choices were En Vivo or Flight 666.  En Vivo was cheaper and had more songs I was not familiar with, so I went with it solely based on that fact (as well as your recommendation).  I'm REALLY glad I did.  Just a spectacular find.  And it made me go back and pick up TFF, which, as I've already said, I am also really enjoying.  And the interesting thing is that while I really like TFF, I like the live versions of all those song better.  I think When The Wild Wind Blows is decidedly better, in fact.  The sinister bass and guitar riffing right after the solo sound much heavier and more prominent in the live version.  They tend to get buried and muddy on the studio version, and the song has a much different overall vibe as a result.  But I prefer the live versions of the others as well.
You know, I've noticed that too. I think, in the studio, Maiden have a tendency to be a bit lazy and under-rehearse before recording. By the time you get to the live show, though, things are much tighter. I've noticed this about a number Maiden songs, in fact.

And, I said earlier, I absolutely love how WTWWB segues into TETMD. There isn't really a segue at all, but those two songs back to back works really, really well for some reason.

OK, here's a different topic to tackle: which Maiden songs have the best lyrics in your opinion? Without doing any research, here are some off the top of my head:

Where Eagles Dare
Revelations
Sea of Madness
Infinite Dreams
Mother Russia
The Thin Line Between Love & Hate
Paschendale
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
El Dorado
Isle Of Avalon
When the Wild Wind Blows

Pretty weird choices, IMO. But, cool idea for a topic. Some of my favorites

Out of the Shadows (Actually, all of AMOLAD is absolutely fantastic, lyrically)
Revelations
Still Life
2 Minutes to Midnight
Wasted Years
The Evil That Men Do
Only the Good Die Young
The Educated Fool
Como Estais Amigos
Blood Brothers
Dance of Death
Paschendale
Montsegur
Age of Innocence
Journeyman
Isle of Avalon
Starblind
When The Wild Wind Blows

Let me also give my general opinion of Maiden so far as well.  I know I've expressed that I like a lot of what I've heard over the last few weeks.  But let me be crystal clear:  I went into this expecting to find some songs that made me say, "Yeah, that's pretty good."  If that expectation had been met, I would have been satisfied.  But while there are defintely some things I don't care for, and some things that I would say I consier "pretty good," when taken as a whole, I jsut flat out LOVE a lot of what I have been hearing and seeing from this band.  This is a grade-A musical discovery for me, and I can't believe it took me this long to really find this band.

EDIT:  Hey, I just realized something.  Did you guys know there is an Iron Maiden logo in those pics?
Welcome to the club. I got into prog before metal, but once I discovered Maiden, they slowly began to replace DT as my favorite all-time band. I'm confident that they will always be now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 01:53:48 PM
I should also say that I am not the only one in my house that has been "infected."  The other day, when I was sitting at the desk at home working, my 2 1/2 year old daughter came in the room.  I wasn't aware that she really recognized any music that I listed to, but apparently, she does.  She climbed up in my lap and said, "Dad, you watching Iron Maiden?"  :hearts:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 12, 2013, 01:54:38 PM
:D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 03:30:14 PM
I also just realized that now that I have The Final Frontier, once I get around to revising my top 10, Snapple's head is going to explode now that Rime will have fallen another few spots.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 12, 2013, 03:45:09 PM
Anyway, to keep this thread from always being the place where we pre-emptively discuss next week's discography topic, I'm gonna put something out there: Michael Kenney should just become an Iron Maiden member.

The dude's been on Maiden albums and been touring with Maiden since the late 80's. Despite that, I don't even know what he looks like. Yet, he's there, and no-one ever knows; he might as well just be piped in string sounds, for all anyone knows, but he's not! He's really there, probably behind someone's stack, plugging away at keys.

At this point, Maiden should let him out of the shadows. Though great, TFF kinda sent the signal to a lot of people that the "reunion" album formula could use some shaking-up. "Brave New World" really was a second wind for Maiden, but now that the wind is dying down and Maiden has nowhere relevant to go for another nostalgia tour (a tour centered around the Donnington show? Please.), maybe it's time for another paradigm shift.

Let's see Maiden go into the studio with Michael Kenney adding some classy string patches and dirty organ. Or, at the very least, let's actually see him on stage.
He was onstage briefly on their last tour. Don't recall the song, but the organ from PotO rose out from one of the risers for him to play a solo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 03:58:15 PM
^Well, that's pretty cool, actually.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 12, 2013, 04:00:26 PM
Man, blasted Paschendale on the way home - that song just gets better every time. A contender for the greatest metal song ever.

One other thing I realized, you know how many times I've listened to an IM song and thought "this would be better with double bass"? NEVER. ZERO. To me that just goes to show how much modern drummers spam the double bass and often use it as a lazy cop-out instead of doing anything interesting.

Bosk, you're going to continue to like IM more and more (after you finally make it through all the good stuff). In some ways, they are everything DT are with all the unnecessary parts removed (IMO), but DT are probably still my favorite band.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 12, 2013, 04:28:43 PM
TFF came out while we were on vacation in Chicago. I bought it out there to listen to on the drive home. I literally had tears in my eyes listening to it. My wife was like WTF is wrong with you?!?
I said its the new Maiden album.  :metal :metal

:rollin  Tim, you are one of my most favoritest people that I've never met. 

I almost feel that way about the album myself.  I've been listening to it nonstop, and it is SO good!

Thanks Bosk, I appreciate that!

  My choices were En Vivo or Flight 666. 

The thing you missed by not getting Flight 666 is the documentary. Easily one of the best music docs ever made. Perhaps you've already seen it on VH1, Youtube, etc...
But what you find is that the guys in the band are so damn likeable and humble...I mean, Bruce can rub someone the wrong way, and I would understand that, but these are guys that you would literally love being neighbors with. Couple that with the music and you can see why they are held in such high regard.

  This is a grade-A musical discovery for me, and I can't believe it took me this long to really find this band.

Gee.. :justjen

Please step away from the Winger albums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 12, 2013, 04:34:24 PM
The thing you missed by not getting Flight 666 is the documentary. Easily one of the best music docs ever made. Perhaps you've already seen it on VH1, Youtube, etc...

Yeah, I've heard that it's good, and I want to eventually see it.  But right now, I wanted a concert, primarily.  And En Vivo just seemed better in that regard.  I'll pick up F666 soon I'm sure.

Please step away from the Winger albums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol  Heh.  No worries there.  I've heard that their musicianship is actually top notch, and I don't dispute that.  But I never liked their sound at all, so I never bothered to own anything from them.  Don't plan to change that in the near future.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 12, 2013, 04:39:13 PM
Bosk, I'm glad you finally found them, but I wish so much that you could go back in time to the 80's arena days. They were the best band on the road in those days.

In fact, we went to see the Providence Bruins yesterday at the Civic Center, and all I kept thinking was ..I sat "there" for the Powerslave tour, "there" for the Somewhere In Time tour, "over here" for the Seventh Son tour, and "right down there" for the No Prayer tour! :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 12, 2013, 04:48:24 PM
Anyway, to keep this thread from always being the place where we pre-emptively discuss next week's discography topic, I'm gonna put something out there: Michael Kenney should just become an Iron Maiden member.

The dude's been on Maiden albums and been touring with Maiden since the late 80's. Despite that, I don't even know what he looks like. Yet, he's there, and no-one ever knows; he might as well just be piped in string sounds, for all anyone knows, but he's not! He's really there, probably behind someone's stack, plugging away at keys.

At this point, Maiden should let him out of the shadows. Though great, TFF kinda sent the signal to a lot of people that the "reunion" album formula could use some shaking-up. "Brave New World" really was a second wind for Maiden, but now that the wind is dying down and Maiden has nowhere relevant to go for another nostalgia tour (a tour centered around the Donnington show? Please.), maybe it's time for another paradigm shift.

Let's see Maiden go into the studio with Michael Kenney adding some classy string patches and dirty organ. Or, at the very least, let's actually see him on stage.
He was onstage briefly on their last tour. Don't recall the song, but the organ from PotO rose out from one of the risers for him to play a solo.

I believe that was on SSoaSS, which he also did during the original tour which you can see on the Maiden England DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on March 12, 2013, 05:43:42 PM
Hey, I just realized something.  Did you guys know there is an Iron Maiden logo in those pics?

All I see is the Maiden. Specifically, her nice a-- er, her nice album cover on the back of her jacket.  :angel:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on March 12, 2013, 06:08:27 PM
I also just realized that now that I have The Final Frontier, once I get around to revising my top 10, Snapple's head is going to explode now that Rime will have fallen another few spots.  :lol


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But, I came to post this..

www.ironmaidenbeer.com
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: countoftuscany42 on March 13, 2013, 08:26:21 AM
from IM's Facebook:
FORMER IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER CLIVE BURR PASSES AWAY

We are deeply saddened to report that Clive Burr passed away last night. He had suffered poor health for many years after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and died peacefully in his sleep at home.

Steve Harris said “This is terribly sad news. Clive was a very old friend of all of us. He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out. This is a sad day for everyone in the band and those around him and our thoughts and condolences are with his partner Mimi and family at this time."

Bruce Dickinson adds “I first met Clive when he was leaving Samson and joining Iron Maiden. He was a great guy and a man who really lived his life to the full. Even during the darkest days of his M.S., Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence. This is a terribly sad day and all our thoughts are with Mimi and the family”

As Maiden fans all know, Clive joined Maiden in 1979 and performed on the first three albums Iron Maiden (1980), Killers (1981) and The Number Of The Beast (1982).
Prior to that he was a member of Samson, the band Bruce fronted before he too joined Maiden.

  :sad:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 13, 2013, 08:30:49 AM
Terrible news. I shall play the first three Maiden albums tonight in tribute to him :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 13, 2013, 08:31:00 AM
Damn. Way too young. RIP, Clive.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542665_10151307105257051_1153096997_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 13, 2013, 08:41:50 AM
Terrible news. I shall play the first three Maiden albums tonight in tribute to him :(

Same here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on March 13, 2013, 09:11:48 AM
Oh  :(. He was very underrated drummer, I like his style. Rest in peace, Clive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: tartarus250 on March 13, 2013, 09:15:02 AM
Good by Clive an all round nice guy and my favourite maiden drummer:-(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on March 13, 2013, 09:15:15 AM
Damn, that's a shame. Such a brilliant drummer. RIP.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 13, 2013, 09:36:00 AM
Sorry to hear that. Think I'll watch the early days concerts this afternoon.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 13, 2013, 09:45:55 AM
Terrible news. I shall play the first three Maiden albums tonight in tribute to him :(

Same here.

And here.

Very sad.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on March 13, 2013, 09:49:03 AM
:(  RIP Clive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on March 13, 2013, 09:51:00 AM
Terrible news. I shall play the first three Maiden albums tonight in tribute to him :(

Same here.

And here.

Very sad.

Basically the same for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on March 13, 2013, 10:14:48 AM
Oh wow, that's so sad to hear! You were/are a huge inspiration for me as a drummer and countless other drummers around the world and your history and legacy with Maiden will never be forgotten. RIP Clive!!  :(

Clive Burr drum solo at Reading 1982 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Y2oygjJwE)

(https://gunshyassassin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/139_artist.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on March 13, 2013, 10:45:56 AM
Just heard about this....bummer....dude wasn't much older than me.  :(

Edit:  Some great video of Burr kicking fucking ass and taking names right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-i-9dgSD78
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on March 13, 2013, 11:24:26 AM
Sad news. RIP
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 13, 2013, 11:59:46 AM
I'm deeply saddened by this news, rest in peace Clive.  :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: adace on March 13, 2013, 12:14:35 PM
R.I.P. Clive. He was a phenomenal drummer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 13, 2013, 02:19:26 PM
RIP Clive, a big part of the beginning of my favorite band.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Vahvahenki on March 13, 2013, 03:29:48 PM
 :( He sure was a big part of why Maiden stood out in their early days. Rest in peace.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 13, 2013, 03:42:57 PM
This is just awful, a great drummer and a great guy.  I am really upset about this.  :'(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 13, 2013, 04:57:59 PM
Changing topic...

Ya' know...I know this is an unpopular opinion to have, but...well...Powerslave really isn't a great album.  It's just not.  Aces High and 2 Minutes are a very good start to the album.  The thing is, "very good" is not "great."  And that's fine.  Every song can't be "the best ever!!!11one!"  But the problem is, while the album opens strongly, it doesn't open up strongly enough to keep me interested through the next four songs, which are CONSIDERABLY weaker, IMO.  They aren't terrible.  But I just don't find them interesting either.  Honestly, the middle four song sound like filler.  And having half your album be filler is not a good thing.  The two best songs on the album by a mile close it out.  Terrific way to close the album with 20 minutes of outstanding music.  But in the future, I can easily see myself saying, "I don't really want to listen to this album.  Let me just skip to Powerslave and Mariner, and call it a day."  It's not a bad album by any stretch.  But I would definitely consider it the weakest of the ones I have.

Okay, I'm done.  Come at me.  :bringiton:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on March 13, 2013, 05:04:30 PM
Changing topic...

Ya' know...I know this is an unpopular opinion to have, but...well...Powerslave really isn't a great album.  It's just not.  Aces High and 2 Minutes are a very good start to the album.  They "very good" is not "great."  And that's fine.  Every song can't be "the best ever!!!11one!"  But the problem is, while the album opens strongly, it doesn't open up strongly enough to keep me interested through the next four songs, which are CONSIDERABLY weaker, IMO.  They aren't terrible.  But I just don't find them interesting either.  Honestly, the middle four song sound like filler.  And having half your album be filler is not a good thing.  The two best songs on the album by a mile close it out.  Terrific way to close the album with 20 minutes of outstanding music.  But in the future, I can easily see myself saying, "I don't really want to listen to this album.  Let me just skip to Powerslave and Mariner, and call it a day."  It's not a bad album by any stretch.  But I would definitely consider it the weakest of the ones I have.

Okay, I'm done.  Come at me.  :bringiton:

This is a pretty reasonable opinion, actually.  I never really got into the album's middle half, myself.  Maiden has much better, more consistent albums (SIT, SSOASS, TNOTB).

BTW, bosk, would you mind listing the Maiden albums you've got now?  I'm interested to see what Powerslave is stacking up against here.  (Sorry if you've gotten this question a million times... you should've known when you got into Maiden that you would be an intellectual curiosity to a lot of us  :lol )
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 13, 2013, 05:22:44 PM
Yeah, I feel like I've posted it a lot lately, but that's okay.  Here they are:

Number Of The Beast
Piece Of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere In Time
Rock In Rio (CD)
The Final Frontier
En Vivo (DVD)

It's kinda unfair to rank live albums and studio albums together, and to throw video into the mix as well, but if pressed, here's how I would rank them:
1.  En Vivo
2.  The Final Frontier
3.  Rock In Rio
4.  Piece Of Mind
5.  Somewhere In Time
6.  Number Of The Beast
7.  Powerslave

My 1-4 are very close.  Then a bit of a dropoff with SiT and NotB being pretty close to one another.  Then Powerslave, although still pretty respectable, bringing up the rear.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on March 13, 2013, 05:22:57 PM
Ahh Nicko! (https://www.youtube.com/user/GolfJamTelevision)

"I send that up momas ass", "That's a pretty good spank a' doodle"!
 :lol :rollin

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: masterthes on March 13, 2013, 05:57:45 PM
I agree with you too Bosk about Powerslave. It's really only about those 4 songs
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on March 13, 2013, 06:16:26 PM
I agree with you too Bosk about Powerslave. It's really only about those 4 songs

Same here. It was one of the last pre-90s albums I bought, and I easily find it the weakest of the first seven albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 14, 2013, 04:30:10 AM
I remember reading that Steve Harris was also dissatisfied with the four songs in the middle of the album. I personally love Back in the village and Flash of the blade, and the other two are really good as well. But for the most fans, the strength of the album is in its two opening and closing tracks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 14, 2013, 04:42:46 AM
Changing topic...

Ya' know...I know this is an unpopular opinion to have, but...well...Powerslave really isn't a great album.  It's just not.  Aces High and 2 Minutes are a very good start to the album.  The thing is, "very good" is not "great."  And that's fine.  Every song can't be "the best ever!!!11one!"  But the problem is, while the album opens strongly, it doesn't open up strongly enough to keep me interested through the next four songs, which are CONSIDERABLY weaker, IMO.  They aren't terrible.  But I just don't find them interesting either.  Honestly, the middle four song sound like filler.  And having half your album be filler is not a good thing.  The two best songs on the album by a mile close it out.  Terrific way to close the album with 20 minutes of outstanding music.  But in the future, I can easily see myself saying, "I don't really want to listen to this album.  Let me just skip to Powerslave and Mariner, and call it a day."  It's not a bad album by any stretch.  But I would definitely consider it the weakest of the ones I have.

Okay, I'm done.  Come at me.  :bringiton:

Agreed. I think Powerslave gets a lot of love because it's easily one of the most tasty Maiden albums from a guitar playing viewpoint. Compared to previous records, Adrian and Dave really seem to be on another level that I'd argue isn't *completely* recaptured until the reunion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 14, 2013, 05:05:49 AM
I think you have a point there, it does sagg in the middle a bit. But the guitars are stellar overal. You wouldn't think they were boozin' it up heavily as they told afterwards.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 14, 2013, 05:50:26 AM
I don't know, Losfer Words, The Duelist, and Flash of the Blade are awesome songs. Nothing great, but not filler IMO. Back in the Village kind of stinks though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 14, 2013, 06:20:04 AM
Yeah the quality drops after Aces / Midnight (although Flash Of The Blade is great IMHO) before it goes back up with Powerslave / Mariner.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 14, 2013, 06:45:14 AM
Just a thought about Clive..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twTDRkswCWQ

The link is the promo video to Run To The Hills. Why is it special? Well, It pretty much was my beginning point to being a Maiden fan. One of the things that really got my attention was the infectious smile on their drummer.
Listened to Killers last night. Clive had such great hands.


Changing topic...

Ya' know...I know this is an unpopular opinion to have, but...well...Powerslave really isn't a great album.  It's just not.  Aces High and 2 Minutes are a very good start to the album.  The thing is, "very good" is not "great."  And that's fine.  Every song can't be "the best ever!!!11one!"  But the problem is, while the album opens strongly, it doesn't open up strongly enough to keep me interested through the next four songs, which are CONSIDERABLY weaker, IMO.  They aren't terrible.  But I just don't find them interesting either.  Honestly, the middle four song sound like filler.  And having half your album be filler is not a good thing.  The two best songs on the album by a mile close it out.  Terrific way to close the album with 20 minutes of outstanding music.  But in the future, I can easily see myself saying, "I don't really want to listen to this album.  Let me just skip to Powerslave and Mariner, and call it a day."  It's not a bad album by any stretch.  But I would definitely consider it the weakest of the ones I have.

Okay, I'm done.  Come at me.  :bringiton:

OK Bosk, I will tell you that when Powerslave came out, I really did not care for it. I first heard Two Minutes and I thought it was fairly generic. I mean by that time, the intro was already basically the same riff that I had on 4 other albums. The riff is the same as:
Dio-Stand Up And Shout
Saxon-Power And The Glory
Riot-Swords And Tequila
Accept-Flash Rockin' Man

I just felt like they didn't break new ground with it. I thought Aces High was a little generic. I mean it's cool and all, but.. I thought Rime was long for long's sake. They made such a big deal about writing this long song, just seemed that the length was all that mattered to them.
After listening to Genghis Kahn last night, Losfer Words does not stand up. I just thought the whole album was contrived. Even when they started touring, I thought the Egyptian motiff was kind of cliche'd.

Those were my impressions back in 1984-85. That said, Poweslave has aged remarkably well. Still not upper tier for me, or even close. But that doesn't make it a bad album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 14, 2013, 06:49:21 AM
You forgot the original.  Janick's band White Spirit and Midnight Chaser;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag-ALgraezU
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on March 14, 2013, 06:59:33 AM
Powerslave, for me, sits somewhere in the middle of the pack.  I love Aces High, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Back In The Village and RotAM, the rest of the songs I like but sometimes I skip them over when I listen to it.

I actually think the two albums that came AFTER this one were stronger. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 14, 2013, 07:01:34 AM
Yeah, I feel like I've posted it a lot lately, but that's okay.  Here they are:

Number Of The Beast
Piece Of Mind
Powerslave
Somewhere In Time
Rock In Rio (CD)
The Final Frontier
En Vivo (DVD)

It's kinda unfair to rank live albums and studio albums together, and to throw video into the mix as well, but if pressed, here's how I would rank them:
1.  En Vivo
2.  The Final Frontier
3.  Rock In Rio
4.  Piece Of Mind
5.  Somewhere In Time
6.  Number Of The Beast
7.  Powerslave

My 1-4 are very close.  Then a bit of a dropoff with SiT and NotB being pretty close to one another.  Then Powerslave, although still pretty respectable, bringing up the rear.

Perfectly sane rankings. To me, Powerslave is all about tracks 1, 7, 8 and I never listen to the others. But those 3 are all Top 20.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 14, 2013, 07:04:56 AM
I just want to shamelessly plug that the final round of the Maiden survivor (debut album) is under way :P

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36209.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36209.0)

Now back to the discussions :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on March 14, 2013, 11:43:30 AM
Hey guys, I found this funny clip of bosk when he was a little kid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ZeCz36pGw
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 14, 2013, 11:50:48 AM
Hey guys, I found this funny clip of bosk when he was a little kid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ZeCz36pGw

That is fuc#ikg AWESOME!!!!!!!! :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 14, 2013, 11:52:57 AM
:rollin  Well, Iron Maiden does make me happy, so maybe that actually did happen and I just have a repressed memory or something.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 14, 2013, 11:54:38 AM
I love when they show the brother for a second and he's got the horns going!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on March 14, 2013, 01:39:04 PM
Rather than scouring the topic for any info on it, I'll leave this here:

https://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/video-bruce-dickinson-introduces-iron-maiden-trooper-beer/

No word on whether or not it smells like acrid smoke and/or horse's breath.  However, after drinking enough of it, you may wake up on the neighbor's lawn gazing at the sky, your body numb and your throat dry...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheGreatPretender on March 14, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
You'll take a mug and I'll take one too. You can't get drunk, because it runs right through.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on March 14, 2013, 01:56:57 PM
:clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 14, 2013, 01:59:33 PM
Not bad, but I saw a better version:


You take my beer and I'll take yours too
I'm gonna order me another brew
So when you're waiting for the next rounds
Remember that you have to pay in pounds

The bugle sounds the charge begins
the first one to the bar wins
The smell of cigarette smoke and toxic breath
Some jerk in the bar is quoting Macbeth

Get the car ready for a beer run
We like to play darts for fun
As we race towards the beer can wall
Someone's getting hit because he made them fall

We roll drunks that lay on the ground
And the russians buy another round
We get so near, yet so far away
I guess we won't get our beer today

We get so close near enough to get
A frothy refreshing beverage cool and wet
He pulls the bell and I start to fall
I can't believe we just missed last call

As I lay there gazing at the sky
My body's numb and my throat is dry
As I lay there forgotten and alone
Without a beer I draw my parting groan
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TheGreatPretender on March 14, 2013, 02:06:51 PM
Yes, well, I didn't want to spend too much of my time on parody lyrics about beer. But nice!  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 16, 2013, 02:01:37 PM
I am watching Death On The Road right now, and Lord Of The Flies is so much better live with Bruce :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 16, 2013, 02:07:44 PM
I am watching Death On The Road right now, and Lord Of The Flies is so much better live with Bruce :metal :metal
Love DOTR. Lots of great songs from the Blaze era. Would love to hear more Bruce versions.

Plus one of the things missing from those two albums was guitar depth, and this is where Adrian can also have a huge impact.

I wish they would bring back The Educated Fool. That chorus was made for Bruce. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 18, 2013, 07:51:28 AM
So anyway, someone unloaded a bunch of great metal at the store I usually buy vinyls from, and (among gems like Zepellin IV, the Journey Discography, and some Genesis) I picked up Somewhere in Time for $10.

It's in fairly good condition. A little warped, but not enough to really effect sound quality. Two things surprise me:

1.) It's a slipcase. Seriously? The SiT artwork BEGS for a gatefold. Geez.
2.) It sounds so freakin' good. Something about Iron Maiden's CD remasters leaves me cold. Nicko's playing sounds way more distinct on these Maiden vinyls, and Bruce's voice seems to fit much more comfortably in the sonic space of the original mix. On the CD remaster I had previously, you can't really hear Nicko's cymbal work much because the guitars are so loud, and Bruce's voice kinda awkwardly floats above everything.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 18, 2013, 08:26:51 AM
Took a ski trip with the kids on Friday and Saturday.  Just as we were driving through the town of El Dorado on Friday morning...the song El Dorado starts playing on my CD player.  :omg:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 18, 2013, 08:27:23 AM
Creepy ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Big Hath on March 18, 2013, 09:35:18 AM
Took a ski trip with the kids on Friday and Saturday.  Just as we were driving through the town of El Dorado on Friday morning...the song El Dorado starts playing on my CD player.  :omg:

this exact thing has happened to me driving by China Grove, NC and the Doobie Bros song had just started.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Tomislav95 on March 18, 2013, 10:24:01 AM
Iron Maiden is in Zagreb on 31st July :) Can't wait, it's going to be my first IM show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 18, 2013, 12:09:41 PM
Wherever, whoever, whatever you are....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 18, 2013, 01:12:41 PM
Iron Maiden is in Zagreb on 31st July :) Can't wait, it's going to be my first IM show.
Have a great time, man. It's funny how they're circling around Serbia this time around, while playing Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Oh well, I'll still catch them wherever I can.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Tomislav95 on March 18, 2013, 02:51:45 PM
Iron Maiden is in Zagreb on 31st July :) Can't wait, it's going to be my first IM show.
Have a great time, man. It's funny how they're circling around Serbia this time around, while playing Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Oh well, I'll still catch them wherever I can.
Thanks, I will ;)
I noticed many bands this year are going to Slovenia but not in Croatia or Serbia :/ I hope DT will come.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on March 18, 2013, 06:31:08 PM
Iron Maiden is in Zagreb on 31st July :) Can't wait, it's going to be my first IM show.
Have a great time, man. It's funny how they're circling around Serbia this time around, while playing Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Oh well, I'll still catch them wherever I can.
Thanks, I will ;)
I noticed many bands this year are going to Slovenia but not in Croatia or Serbia :/ I hope DT will come.

DT still has to announce the summer festivals they'll be playing.... I'd expect a headliner tour after releasing the new album, which would be in November, December, January?! Right?!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 18, 2013, 06:33:49 PM
I would think it would be a little earlier than that depening on how the process goes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: SeRoX on March 22, 2013, 03:28:12 AM
So it was confirmed. UP TO THE IRONS!

https://ironmaiden.com/iron-maiden-to-play-istanbul-turkey-on-maiden-england-tour.html  :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MoraWintersoul on March 22, 2013, 04:23:22 AM
Iron Maiden is in Zagreb on 31st July :) Can't wait, it's going to be my first IM show.
Have a great time, man. It's funny how they're circling around Serbia this time around, while playing Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Oh well, I'll still catch them wherever I can.
Thanks, I will ;)
I noticed many bands this year are going to Slovenia but not in Croatia or Serbia :/ I hope DT will come.

DT still has to announce the summer festivals they'll be playing.... I'd expect a headliner tour after releasing the new album, which would be in November, December, January?! Right?!
They said they're on the same schedule as ADTOE, and it came out in September.

I would really like to catch them both on the festival tour and on the regular Euro tour, but that depends on how much money I'll have and my Uni schedule.

In other news, there's an acoustic Anathema concert in Belgrade at the end of April, and I think I'll be going; Riverside also confirmed June 4 and Leprous + Orkenkjott might be coming back so, uhm, HAPPY PROG YEAR FOR ME :dangerwillrobinson:

Edit: LOL this is not the concert thread
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 22, 2013, 07:47:16 AM
Can I Play With Madness from the upcoming 'Maiden England' release - due out on Monday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-WPwrSuTc4
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on March 22, 2013, 04:30:44 PM
Iron Maiden is in Zagreb on 31st July :) Can't wait, it's going to be my first IM show.
Have a great time, man. It's funny how they're circling around Serbia this time around, while playing Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Oh well, I'll still catch them wherever I can.
Thanks, I will ;)
I noticed many bands this year are going to Slovenia but not in Croatia or Serbia :/ I hope DT will come.

DT still has to announce the summer festivals they'll be playing.... I'd expect a headliner tour after releasing the new album, which would be in November, December, January?! Right?!
They said they're on the same schedule as ADTOE, and it came out in September.

I would really like to catch them both on the festival tour and on the regular Euro tour, but that depends on how much money I'll have and my Uni schedule.

In other news, there's an acoustic Anathema concert in Belgrade at the end of April, and I think I'll be going; Riverside also confirmed June 4 and Leprous + Orkenkjott might be coming back so, uhm, HAPPY PROG YEAR FOR ME :dangerwillrobinson:

Edit: LOL this is not the concert thread

Nevermind the offtopic, I appreciate that you'll be going to awesome concerts....  :metal and if Mladen and you happen to go to the Maiden concert in Zagreb, I'll say a warm hello from the stands!  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on March 22, 2013, 05:29:48 PM
Can I Play With Madness from the upcoming 'Maiden England' release - due out on Monday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-WPwrSuTc4

Not available in my country. Stupid Vevo  :censored
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 24, 2013, 07:23:40 AM
The Number Of The Beast survivor is up!

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36341.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 24, 2013, 07:02:20 PM
The Maiden England DVD is incredible, the quality is awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on March 24, 2013, 09:41:15 PM
Yea, it's fucking fantastic. The performance is top notch, setlist only has a few leftovers from Live After Death and besides the SIT and Seventh Son material, Die With Your Boots On and Still Life are two songs we haven't seen in this history set yet. Quite a few songs that haven't been seen on DVD yet, so that's pretty cool. I think it's better than Live After Death.

The 2nd disc doesn't have as much as the past two installments, but that's OK. The doc is awesome though kinda short, but it gives some good information on the 2 albums. Also ends with "to be continued" which means we'll most certainly get Donnington 1991 on DVD.  :metal
The 12 Wasted Years is good too but it has a lot of stuff from the past two DVDs.

A worthy addition to the Maiden DVD catalog overall
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 25, 2013, 05:02:54 AM
Man, watching the concert brought back so many memories watching that VHS every day after school. The extra songs is really nice although Bruce is really fucked by the end of it.  That performance of Run to the Hills could be the worst Bruce live performance ever captured, it terrible.

Can't wait to watch 12 Wasted Years again, that was a great VHS too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 25, 2013, 06:18:32 AM
Adrian's mullet  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 25, 2013, 06:19:26 AM
That's the coolest part.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 25, 2013, 08:55:49 AM
Per ordered it through amazon. Hopefully I get it soon
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on March 25, 2013, 08:57:56 AM
I'll order it tonight. The DVD. Not the mullet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: a51502112 on March 26, 2013, 07:52:11 AM
Should be in my mailbox when I get home from work. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 26, 2013, 10:15:44 AM
Won't get a chance to get to the store until Thursday.


Zydar, you should get the mullet too. "Adrian's Mullet" would make a great photoshop thread.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on March 26, 2013, 10:27:58 AM
Just picked mine up from Best Buy, will watch later this evening when I'm a little less busy.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 26, 2013, 11:05:22 AM
Just went to FYE during lunch and picked up En Vivo and Maiden England 88. Saturday will be epic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 26, 2013, 12:20:03 PM
So, not sure when I am going to get this. I was initially pumped about it, but have become less so after actually seeing some clips on line. The show seems to compare poorly with LiD in terms of sound, directing, performances, and energy. So I don’t know. I’ll definitely still get it, especially for the documentary, but I have no idea when. Probably next month. I’m kinda maxed-out on March’s music budget, anyway.

BTW, WTF is up with the CD being priced higher than the DVD? Seriously? I was interested in getting both, but now I’m most definitely only be picking up the DVD. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 27, 2013, 02:41:06 AM
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Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: nobloodyname on March 27, 2013, 03:20:04 AM
Adrian's mullet  :facepalm:

Not to mention his jacket :facepalm:

:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on March 27, 2013, 04:38:49 AM
So, not sure when I am going to get this. I was initially pumped about it, but have become less so after actually seeing some clips on line. The show seems to compare poorly with LiD in terms of sound, directing, performances, and energy. So I don’t know. I’ll definitely still get it, especially for the documentary, but I have no idea when. Probably next month. I’m kinda maxed-out on March’s music budget, anyway.

BTW, WTF is up with the CD being priced higher than the DVD? Seriously? I was interested in getting both, but now I’m most definitely only be picking up the DVD.

I'd take Maiden England over LAD, mainly for the setlist.  For me the cd was 3 dollars cheaper than the DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 27, 2013, 06:48:55 AM
Because I like IM's music so much, I sometimes overlook Bruce's singing. On the way to work today I popped Piece of Mind in and just focused on the vocals. 3 or 4 of Bruce's greatest performances are on this record.  :omg: I've owned it for 30 years but just felt the need to re-iterate how great the vocals are.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 27, 2013, 07:13:24 AM
Looking forward to what you guys have to say about the new DVD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on March 27, 2013, 09:34:55 AM
Adrian's mullet  :facepalm:

First time the camera went to Adrian and I saw the mullet, I said "welcome to the 80s."  :lol

I only got to Seventh Son before I stopped watching-been fighting off a cold for a while, and the cold won-but thus far I'm loving it. True, it isn't Live After Death, but let's face it, that's a high water mark for concert films. It's a great, energetic performance by Maiden, and with the benefit of hindsight, can be seen as a document of the end of an era, since it wasn't long after this that the band started falling downward. Going to finish it up and watch the next part of the history documentary today.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: YtseCullen on March 27, 2013, 11:30:16 AM
I would be giving my thoughts, but the only store that carries Maiden DVD's in town hasn't got it in stock yet, checking their website I see that the rest of the HMV's in canada have numerous copies and we don't have any  >:( Off to Amazon to order like I should've in the first place :\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 27, 2013, 11:46:45 AM
Just got the DVD and I´m almost done watching the history of IM part 3.
(I love watching the documentaries first). The stories about the clothing and sponsorship are priceless!!  :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 27, 2013, 11:52:51 AM
Just got the DVD and I´m almost done watching the history of IM part 3.
(I love watching the documentaries first). The stories about the clothing and sponsorship are priceless!!  :rollin
Do they really get into why Adrian left?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 27, 2013, 12:12:55 PM
Well, if they do, I haven´t gotten to that point yet. Its mainly about the writing, the recording, touring, stagesets and all. Also, In hindsight they´re sorry they didn´t film the Somewhere in time tour for release.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 27, 2013, 12:20:07 PM
Well then, I say it is mandatory that they do a reboot of that tour, and that while they're at it, they finally drag out Alexander The Great.  So let it be done.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on March 27, 2013, 12:21:18 PM
I agree. It would have been worth it, alone for Walking On Glass.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 27, 2013, 12:22:49 PM
I agree. It would have been worth it, alone for Walking On Glass.
What a tremendous moment. One of the reasons why that was probably my all time favorite Maiden concert.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 27, 2013, 12:25:30 PM
Somewhere Back in Time was basically a half-hearted roboot of that tour, which is what most Maiden reboot tours tend to be.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 27, 2013, 12:27:38 PM
Somewhere Back in Time was basically a half-hearted roboot of that tour, which is what most Maiden reboot tours tend to be.

Yeah, but I can understand that, actually.  There's been a lot of time and a lot of music since then, so I would think it wouldn't really be a great option to simply replicate one of those early tours and ignore a lot of good music that came after.  That just wouldn't make for a good show given how much strong music they've put out afterwards.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 27, 2013, 01:37:55 PM
Also, some good stories about ´inflatables´ stageprops on that tour....  :D
Title: You'll say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 27, 2013, 01:58:35 PM
Somewhere Back in Time was basically a half-hearted roboot of that tour, which is what most Maiden reboot tours tend to be.

Yeah, but I can understand that, actually.  There's been a lot of time and a lot of music since then, so I would think it wouldn't really be a great option to simply replicate one of those early tours and ignore a lot of good music that came after.  That just wouldn't make for a good show given how much strong music they've put out afterwards.

Agreed, especially since these more recent revival tours (SBiT, Maiden England) fall pretty easily into a vanilla "classic Maiden" greatest hits album tour, rather than really showcasing much material from the albums they're actually supporting.

At this point, Maiden need to do a career celebration tour, akin to DT's score. Hey, there's an idea!

At least one song from each album, plus a few rarities and never-before's, followed by an encore everyone can rally behind

Set One
Satellite 15 intro
The Final Frontier
Prowler
Wrathchild
22 Acacia Avenue
Revelations
2 Minutes to Midnight
Rainbow's Gold
Stranger in a Strange Land
The Evil That Men Do
Holy Smoke
Fear of the Dark

Set Two (With Orchestra??????)
The Sign of the Cross
Como Estais Amigos
The Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Paschendale
Out of the Shadows
When The Wild Wind Blows

Encore
Judas Be My Guide
The Rhime of the Ancient Mariner OR Alexander the Great





I think that would be between a 2-3 hour show. Anyway, it'd be awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 27, 2013, 02:06:41 PM
Despite some songs that I do not know, that is an AWESOME set list.  But come on--no Run To The Hills, Hallowed, NOTB, Running Free, or Iron Maiden?  You have to at least have a few of those somewhere in the set, or people's heads would start exploding.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on March 27, 2013, 02:09:13 PM
That looks fantastic, PC, especially the set 2, I can really picture those songs with an orchestra. I would only take out Rainbow's gold and change the encore:

Number of the beast
Hallowed be thy name
Iron Maiden

Gotta have these three, as bosk said.  ;D

It's slightly over two hours of playing overall, I think they'd be able to pull it off.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 27, 2013, 02:15:34 PM
I know you gotta have 'em. Maiden didn't play some of them when they did AMOLAD in it's entirety, though, so I dunno whether you REALLY gotta have 'em or not. I think if people knew enough what they were getting into, it'd be alright.
Title: Re: You'll say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
Post by: El Barto on March 27, 2013, 02:17:17 PM
Agreed, especially since these more recent revival tours (SBiT, Maiden England) fall pretty easily into a vanilla "classic Maiden" greatest hits album tour, rather than really showcasing much material from the albums they're actually supporting.
That's not entirely true. The so-called Maiden England tour was a pretty standard greatest hits affair, but SBiT was actually a fairly honest rendition of the original. Also, don't forget the Early Days tour which was the furthest thing from a greatest hits show:

The Ides of March
Murders in the Rue Morgue
Another Life
Prowler
The Trooper
Remember Tomorrow
Where Eagles Dare
Run to the Hills
Revelations
Wrathchild
Die with Your Boots On
Phantom of the Opera
The Number of the Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden
Encore:
Running Free
Drifter
Sanctuary
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on March 27, 2013, 02:21:00 PM
PC, I think if you add Iron Maiden at the end of the main set, and then swap out Judas for Run To The Hills, you'd be okay and probably avoid rioting, at least on a mass scale.  And if the band lucked out, since the set is so long, people might forget by the end of the show that The Trooper wasn't in there. 

So when are they supposed to work on a new album, anyway?
Title: Re: You'll say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 27, 2013, 02:40:02 PM
Agreed, especially since these more recent revival tours (SBiT, Maiden England) fall pretty easily into a vanilla "classic Maiden" greatest hits album tour, rather than really showcasing much material from the albums they're actually supporting.
That's not entirely true. The so-called Maiden England tour was a pretty standard greatest hits affair, but SBiT was actually a fairly honest rendition of the original. Also, don't forget the Early Days tour which was the furthest thing from a greatest hits show:

The Ides of March
Murders in the Rue Morgue
Another Life
Prowler
The Trooper
Remember Tomorrow
Where Eagles Dare
Run to the Hills
Revelations
Wrathchild
Die with Your Boots On
Phantom of the Opera
The Number of the Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden
Encore:
Running Free
Drifter
Sanctuary

Yeah I was referring to mainly SBiT and Maiden England. I missed the Maiden England leg, but I did check out a few setlists awhile ago and I really came away with the impression that it was SBiT rearranged and with a handful of post SSOASS songs tossed in.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on March 27, 2013, 02:53:40 PM
Personally, I'm pretty tired of the greatest hits sets. That's mostly all we get here. Hell, two of my favorite Maiden shows were the oddballs. The Early Days gig and the tour with DT that was nothing but new material. Unfortunately, far too many people bitch and moan if they don't hear Trooper and Run for the umpteenth time. That's why we can't have nice things.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 27, 2013, 02:56:01 PM
I actually walked out during the last time I heard Maiden encoring Running Free. When the guitars drop out and Bruce starts ranting, that's basically a signal that it's time to get out and beat traffic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on March 27, 2013, 02:59:51 PM
Personally, I'm pretty tired of the greatest hits sets. That's mostly all we get here. Hell, two of my favorite Maiden shows were the oddballs. The Early Days gig and the tour with DT that was nothing but new material. Unfortunately, far too many people bitch and moan if they don't hear Trooper and Run for the umpteenth time. That's why we can't have nice things.

+1
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on March 27, 2013, 09:52:00 PM
I bought the dvd and the cd. I... I don't know why. They were just there.  :lol The cds being a dollar more expensive than the dvd set surprised me though. That just seems off to me.

Also picked up Live After Death.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on March 27, 2013, 10:41:45 PM
You can in fact survive without hearing Run To The Hills in a Maiden show, as was proven when I saw the band in 2010 on the first leg of the Final Frontier tour. I suspect however you can never pull Fear of the Dark out of a set, no matter how hard you try.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on March 28, 2013, 12:19:58 AM
They didn't play it when I saw them in 2005, and honestly, I didn't miss it. It's a cool song but the set works fine without. I wish they didn't do it on the last two history tours, it felt really out of place both times.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 28, 2013, 01:47:51 AM
Well, Adrian's departure gets a mention, at the VERY end....'The next year I wasn't in the band...' followed by: 'To be continued'

So, what's next? Donnington?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 28, 2013, 07:16:09 AM
Is it me, or is Bruce constantly a tiny bit ahead of the beat on Maiden England?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on March 28, 2013, 08:01:28 AM
Well, they all agree the tempo's are insane on that gig. Might be an accoustics problem (no in-ears yet).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on March 28, 2013, 10:34:32 AM
Maiden always played songs too fast back in the 80s, especially when Di'Anno was the singer. On Maiden England, it's especially noticeable on Die With Your Boots On, where Bruce is reduced to practically ranting the chorus to keep up. If memory serves, one of the reasons Flight of Icarus hasn't been played in so long is because half the band wants to play it in the right tempo and the other half don't.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on March 28, 2013, 10:51:52 AM
Maiden always played songs too fast back in the 80s, especially when Di'Anno was the singer. On Maiden England, it's especially noticeable on Die With Your Boots On, where Bruce is reduced to practically ranting the chorus to keep up. If memory serves, one of the reasons Flight of Icarus hasn't been played in so long is because half the band wants to play it in the right tempo and the other half don't.
Yeah, I noticed tempo issues are mainly what seems to be marring Bruce's ability to sing well on many songs from LaD. He has no time to breathe.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 28, 2013, 03:40:53 PM
Got the DVD today. Man, so many memories. It's ben so long since I watched 12 Wasted Years. It's amazing how young everyone looks, especially Dickie Bell and the rest of the crew.
Love the scenes with Derek Riggs. Weirdo! haha
and the shot with the EMI guy on the bench with the old ladies! :lol

Great footage of the show itself. I have watched it from time to time over the last few years. I wish Steve edited Death On The Road as he did this one. Actually a lot of the shots look the same, but the speed...

Regarding the setlists/retro tours...
1. I think it's a legitimate criticism of the band on both setlist choices as well as all of these retro tours. First we get the Ed Hunter tour, which was fine, but since we've gotten the Give Me Ed, Early Years, SBiT, and now Maiden England. I'm thinking why tour the Give Me Ed tour, but skip us for Dance Of Death. That kind of pissed me off at the time.
Sometimes I feel that we keep getting sold the same bill of goods.

2. Admittedly The Early Days tour had a killer setlist, but regarding the SBiT and Maiden England tours, Since Maiden has everything well planned out into the future, why was Moonchild played on the SBiT tour, only to be repeated for the Maiden England tour? It held a spot that should've been filled with Caught Somewhere In Time. And I laugh at the inlclusion of Afraid To Shoot Strangers on the Maiden England tour and the exclusion of Infinite Dreams. How the hell can you leave off Infinite Dreams? Of course, the next History tour will take us through the early to mid 90's and AFTSS gets repeated again. And why was it neccesary to repeat Wasted Years AND Can I Play With Madness on both..

Yeah, setlist bashing is a tired past time with Maiden. I know..


The thing is, it's not like this is all the band has to offer. The four reunion albums are so damned strong. But it's nuts to get a Reunion era greatest hits tour for the first leg of TFF, but then skipped for the proper album tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on March 28, 2013, 08:42:15 PM
IM setlists make little sense to me, really the only downside to the band.  However, since seeing them for the first time during the Early Years tour and a total of 7 times, I have been able to see quite a large amount of different songs live.

My only guess to why they do things is because when they tour, they tour so many places, many of which they dont go to often, so they try to play the classics to please the new and old fans.  The die hards complain, but they keep showing up.

While they will probably release another "history" dvd (Donnington seems likely), I kind of doubt at thier age they decide to tour that material.  It seems they may likely do one more album after the summer festivals (take thier time too) and then maybe do an album tour and farewell tour. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Tomislav95 on March 29, 2013, 11:55:54 AM
I'm not sure if I'm hapy that they'll play their old song (first IM show for me) or sad because I'll not hear their new songs. I know it's going to be great but I would really like to hear songs from AMOLAD and FF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on March 29, 2013, 01:41:13 PM
Yeah, it's one of those things, but whatever they're playing, they always deliver.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on March 29, 2013, 06:13:58 PM
Well, Adrian's departure gets a mention, at the VERY end....'The next year I wasn't in the band...' followed by: 'To be continued'

So, what's next? Donnington?
Hopefully. From what I remember it's not as good as LAD and England, but it'll still beat a repackaging of Raising Hell.  :facepalm: Though I am curious if it will be included as a bonus or something. Last I checked it was still in print.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on April 02, 2013, 04:50:19 AM
Just finished watching the concert portion and holy FUCK is it epic!  :hefdaddy

Their performance of SSOASS is totally awesome. Wasn´t a big fan of the song previous, but by god is it good!

Now off to watch Rock in Rio!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on April 02, 2013, 04:54:50 AM
I hope the next dvd will take on the entire 90's-period.
A 3 DVD-set with a 90+ minute documentary spanning from when Adrian quit until the reunion -  Donington, Raising Hell, and some remastered concert footage from the Blaze-Era.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 02, 2013, 07:18:03 AM
Id love to see some professional footage from the blaze era. Id like for donnington but Raising Hell is already on DvD and can be left alone. Id prefer disc 1 Donnington full concert Disc 2 History part 4 music videos from NPFtD through V11 and then extra footage from NPFtD tour and a partial Blaze concert with his songs, no need for Blaze performances on older songs . Maybe the Chile spitting incident as well......

And then for history part 5 a re edited double Blu ray package of RiR and DoD. Followed by a full AMoLaD concert when they played the entire album. Then I will be set for life
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: a51502112 on April 03, 2013, 05:14:10 AM
This new DVD is awesome. Nice to have a fresh setlist (for me) and some songs I haven't heard with Bruce very often. (ie: Killers) The band is very animated and look like they're enjoying themselves.

Note- I love when they're miming on a TV show and they switch instruments, very funny... Adrian is the only one who plays it straight.

- In the doc, Adrian complains about the songs being too fast. In the concert, he starts Wasted Years painfully slow, in anticipation of the tempo getting faster... and it does.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on April 03, 2013, 05:41:31 AM
- In the doc, Adrian complains about the songs being too fast. In the concert, he starts Wasted Years painfully slow, in anticipation of the tempo getting faster... and it does.

Yeah, I noticed that too when watching.  It's almost double time when Nicko kicks in.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on April 03, 2013, 06:54:50 AM
Empty house last night, so finally got a chance to watch most of En Vivo and Maiden England. En Vivo has better audio & video obviously, but I enjoyed Maiden England so much more. A young band in their prime playing an awesome setlist, without Janick distracting me. Killer performance.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 04, 2013, 11:41:11 AM
Listening to Blood Brothers on Rock In Rio.  I just realized how repetitive the chorus is.  Anyone else feel that way?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on April 04, 2013, 11:42:09 AM
Yeah, but it doesn't really bother me since it's a great song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on April 04, 2013, 11:43:23 AM
Yeah. Repetitiveness is an often voiced criticism of reunion Maiden (which is kinda unfair in itself, because it was there earlier as well), but there are only very few cases where it really bothers me. Blood Brothers is an example, Brave New World and No More Lies are two others. Other than that, I like most of their choruses.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 04, 2013, 11:55:58 AM
Yeah, but it doesn't really bother me since it's a great song.
This. And I'd say there are only a couple of songs where the repetitiveness really bothers me - No more lies is an example.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 04, 2013, 11:59:36 AM
Are you guys saying this repetition thing is common in Maiden songs?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on April 04, 2013, 12:01:42 PM
Hell yes it is!  Not that it's a problem, but repetition is definitely a factor in a great number of Maiden songs, often if they're Harris-composed.  That's often a complaint made by Maiden-haters.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 04, 2013, 12:02:37 PM
Are you guys saying this repetition thing is common in Maiden songs?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on April 04, 2013, 12:03:15 PM
Hey bosk, what's your favorite 10-album DT run?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on April 04, 2013, 12:03:23 PM
I guess the repetition thing has been there since day one (Running Free) but I think it's become more noticeable since the late 90s (The Angel And The Gambler).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 04, 2013, 12:10:57 PM
Hey bosk, what's your favorite 10-album DT run?

Speaking to "10," Rime of the Ancient Mariner is not a top 10 Maiden song.  But if I were going to make a song out of that, the chorus would be:  "Rime of the Ancient Mariner is not a top 10 Maiden song" x 8.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 04, 2013, 12:50:11 PM
Are you guys saying this repetition thing is common in Maiden songs?
It took a while for me to realize if you were serious.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on April 04, 2013, 02:31:59 PM
Listening to Blood Brothers on Rock In Rio.  I just realized how repetitive the chorus is.  Anyone else feel that way?

In all seriousnous, BB along with BNW and TM are my least favorites on the album due in some part to this issue.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on April 04, 2013, 03:53:54 PM
I... usually skip Blood Brothers too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on April 05, 2013, 06:28:00 AM
Just finished watching Rock in Rio....almost can´t get over how bare the stage setup was...they made up for it with Bruce being able to swing from podium to podium and the Iron Maiden with the ´maidens´, but other than that it must be the least ´showy´ stage setup in their history accept for the beginning years.

Great setlist though, great crowd...sign of the cross really goes over great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 05, 2013, 09:02:14 AM
I don't know, TFF tour was a pretty bare set.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on April 05, 2013, 11:46:40 AM
I don't know, TFF tour was a pretty bare set.

Huh?

(https://www.wicreations.com/Template/wicreations/BinaryResource/projectImages/Iron%20Maiden%202011/02.%20Show/WH11075_S05.jpg)

They're standing on a freakin' space station!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 05, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
Yeah, I didn't think the wicker stage for Rock In Rio was "bare" either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 05, 2013, 01:26:23 PM
I don't know, TFF tour was a pretty bare set.

Huh?

They're standing on a freakin' space station!

So? It looks cool because of the spacey background and the stars, but the set itself has nothing to it besides the normal set up and the two large props on the sides.  The RIR stage had the swing.  Both were fairly bare, but niether were bad stages.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 05, 2013, 01:31:14 PM
If that is "bare," I'm not really sure what kind of stage you normally expect to see at a concert.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on April 06, 2013, 02:52:22 AM
What I meant was none of the normal ever presence of Sphynxes, Eddie´s or Reapers.... it was a freaking BIG f´in´ stage though....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 10, 2013, 07:17:34 AM
I... must... go...to...this :birch:

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58967_483441755055734_1465505079_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 10, 2013, 07:35:11 AM
Wow, a short little tour. Nice.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on April 10, 2013, 08:14:17 AM
09/03 - Raleigh - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
09/05 - Nashville - Bridgestone Arena
09/07 - Kansas City - Sprint Center
09/08 - St Louis - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
09/10 - Austin - Austin 360 Amphitheater
09/12 - Las Vegas - Mandalay Bay Events Center
09/13 - San Bernardino - San Manuel Amphitheatre

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_tours/iron_maiden_set_for_a_us_tour_with_megadeth_this_september.html
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 10, 2013, 10:36:51 AM
It would be sick to see them in Vegas.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: JayOctavarium on April 10, 2013, 11:22:17 AM
The San Bernardino show... sonofabitch I wanna go to that so badly... It's the venue they played when DT opened for them... and then I didn't give a hoot about Maiden. Now is my chance to redeem myself. Lol. Plus... The biggest outdoor ampitheater in the US... 60K capacity :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 11, 2013, 12:54:50 PM
Two things: 

First, is there an Iron Maiden song meaning FAQ somewhere?  Some of their songs are fairly obvious.  Others aren't if you don't know the background already.

Second, I'm a little annoyed.  I'm not really looking to get any new Maiden albums at the moment, but I had to stop by somewhere yesterday and there was a Best Buy right next store, so I popped into Best Buy on a whim to see what they had.  The first two albums...nah, not in a rush to get those.  The classic era albums that I already have...nope.  Maiden England '88...nah, not yet.  It's kinda pricey, and other than the 7th Son songs, I have studio and/or live version of all those songs.  And that was it...except for From Fear To Eternity.  I had seen it before, and wasn't that interested in a "best of" album.  But the thing is, it was only $9.99, so it begged for a second look.  Wow, 23 tracks, and the only 3 I already have are the ones from The Final Frontier.  Not a bad deal.  And I could finally get a bit of exposure to the Blaze era.  I already decided I don't like his voice, but to have a few songs that I can listen to on a good system and crank up loud might make me change my mind a bit.  And LOTS of other songs I don't have.  Sounded like a good deal.  I did notice that there are a few live tracks as well, but didn't pay too much attention to which ones they are.  For some reason, I just assumed that the live tracks would be from sources other than live album releases.  Nothing on the outside of the CD case said otherwise.  Well, I assumed wrong.  2 of the 3 Blaze songs, as well as one other song were from Rock in Rio.  >:(  So now that brings the total down to 17 songs were I don't have those same exact versions.  I guess that's still not bad, and nothing major to complain about.  And I am also still getting 13 songs that I had previously not had ANY version of whatsoever.  So still a good buy overall.  But just not as good as I thought.  Oh well.
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Post by: theseoafs on April 11, 2013, 01:00:40 PM
Yep, From Fear to Eternity (as well as its predecessor, Somewhere Back in Time) uses live Bruce-era recordings of the Di'Anno/Blaze-era songs.  I can see why that would be frustrating, but the good news is that you'll be hearing quite a few great songs for the first time.  (And a couple crappy ones.  Sorry about Holy Smoke.)
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Post by: TAC on April 11, 2013, 01:24:02 PM
I would've saved the $9.99 and put it towards a proper release.
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Post by: theseoafs on April 11, 2013, 01:31:47 PM
First, is there an Iron Maiden song meaning FAQ somewhere?  Some of their songs are fairly obvious.  Others aren't if you don't know the background already.

If there are some songs you're desperate to know the meaning of, the DTF Maiden hivemind might not be a bad place to start.  Collectively, we've amassed quite a bit of trivia.

I would've saved the $9.99 and put it towards a proper release.

Yeah, naturally. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 11, 2013, 02:12:21 PM
I know.   ::)  I don't even like "best of albums."  But I had $10, so what the f*&@.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 11, 2013, 02:26:50 PM
By the way, I was just listening to Blood Brothers and I noticed the chorus is really repetitive.  Anyone else notice this?
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Post by: theseoafs on April 11, 2013, 02:30:44 PM
Alright, I should've known introducing bosk to Maiden would be a mistake.  Shut it down, everyone.
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Post by: bosk1 on April 11, 2013, 02:37:17 PM
SHUT UP!  FEAR OF THE DARK IS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 11, 2013, 02:51:46 PM
Two things: 

First, is there an Iron Maiden song meaning FAQ somewhere?  Some of their songs are fairly obvious.  Others aren't if you don't know the background already.

www.ironmaidencommentary.com
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 11, 2013, 02:52:33 PM
Listening to Blood Brothers on Rock In Rio.  I just realized how repetitive the chorus is.  Anyone else feel that way?

By the way, I was just listening to Blood Brothers and I noticed the chorus is really repetitive.  Anyone else notice this?
Don't think we don't see what's happening here!  :lol
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Post by: bosk1 on April 11, 2013, 03:55:48 PM
I was going to respond to your post by yelling very authoritatively.  However, I think it best to go with a quiet introduction first, which I will later reprise at the end of my post, before lauching into the most powerful, forceful part of the post.
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Post by: theseoafs on April 11, 2013, 03:57:36 PM
Dear lord :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on April 11, 2013, 04:00:06 PM
Don't forget the epic instrumental section of your rant, bosk. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on April 11, 2013, 08:55:06 PM
Also in rock history today.

On this day in 1988, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is released.

Happy 25th Anniversary SSOASS!!

 :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on April 12, 2013, 01:43:29 AM
:birch: :2metal: :letam: :2metal: :metal :2metal: :birch:

Happy birthday to my favourite Maiden disc! I'll give SSOASS a spin tonight.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 12, 2013, 11:10:20 AM
Paschendale:  I so have mixed feelings about this song right now.  I really like just about everything about the song, both musically and lyrically.  But the quiet parts with the single guitar note picking are just grating to my ears.  It sounds like someone programmed a lead guitar patch into a synth, and is playing that instead of playing a guitar, and it just sounds goofy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on April 12, 2013, 11:13:56 AM
Really? The quiet parts of Paschendale definitely sound different than any other Maiden song, but I think the guitar tone sets the ominous mood pretty well. It takes a while to get into, but Paschendale is one of the best songs of Maiden's modern era.
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Post by: bosk1 on April 12, 2013, 11:17:53 AM
It's not the quiet part as a whole that bothers me.  Specifically, it's the lead "weedly-weedly" part.
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Post by: Scorpion on April 12, 2013, 11:19:11 AM
Paschendale:  I so have mixed feelings about this song right now.  I really like just about everything about the song, both musically and lyrically.  But the quiet parts with the single guitar note picking are just grating to my ears.  It sounds like someone programmed a lead guitar patch into a synth, and is playing that instead of playing a guitar, and it just sounds goofy.

I understand where you're coming from - when I first heard that song I didn't really have any musical knowledge, so I didn't say "that sounds like a keyboard!", but it did sound off to me as well. What's you're opinion on the Death on the Road version? I personally like that version a little more, and the guitar tone is quite a lot better, in my opinion.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on April 12, 2013, 11:19:28 AM
Also in rock history today.

On this day in 1988, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is released.

Happy 25th Anniversary SSOASS!!

 :metal
Ohh i did not know that! That deserves a (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/Smileys/default/eddie.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 12, 2013, 11:24:54 AM
What's you're opinion on the Death on the Road version?

Haven't heard it.
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Post by: Jaq on April 12, 2013, 01:34:09 PM
What's you're opinion on the Death on the Road version?

Haven't heard it.

Remedy that. That version of Paschendale is the definitive one, far better than the studio one (which I think is pretty damn good myself.)
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Post by: cramx3 on April 12, 2013, 03:46:36 PM
I like the orchestral version as well.
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Post by: theseoafs on April 12, 2013, 04:07:34 PM
*delete*
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Post by: zerogravityfat on April 16, 2013, 02:30:37 PM
hahaha this is amazing, first time i heard it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IXp1uHzl6M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IXp1uHzl6M)
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Post by: El Barto on April 16, 2013, 06:50:58 PM
The San Bernardino show... sonofabitch I wanna go to that so badly... It's the venue they played when DT opened for them... and then I didn't give a hoot about Maiden. Now is my chance to redeem myself. Lol. Plus... The biggest outdoor ampitheater in the US... 60K capacity :metal
That place is fucking insane. I'm looking for a tour to catch in California, and Maiden would obviously fit the bill, but I don't think I'm interested in a return trip to Glen Helen. I mean, like seriously insane. If they add some extra dates, like maybe SF or SD, that might be a winner.

It also has the problem of being 2 days away from the Austin date, which I'd probably be interested in catching. Never heard of the venue, which appears to be in the centerfield of an Indy Car track. I have a hunch that might become a popular place for shows, so I wouldn't mind checking it out.

And Bosk, you're missing out ignoring Killers. Possibly my favorite Maiden album. Hard to say.
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Post by: Mister Gold on April 16, 2013, 07:11:28 PM
And Bosk, you're missing out ignoring Killers. Possibly my favorite Maiden album. Hard to say.

Killers is a great album. Paul Di'Anno sounded killer on that album, no pun intended. :metal I would also like to agree with others suggesting he pick up SSoaSS as soon as he can.

However, considering that Bosk likes The Final Frontier the best out of his collection of IM albums thus far, I think he'd be best off getting A Matter of Life and Death next. Regardless of it being my personal favorite IM album, I think it's probably more in line with what Bosk seems to like best about Iron Maiden. It's one of their most progressive albums, and it's just flat-out solid for the majority of the album with several really great songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on April 23, 2013, 01:17:06 PM
Iron Maiden to Release Album in 2014 :metal

"Iron Maiden are planning to enter the studio to record a new album, according to a new interview with Bruce Dickinson."

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/iron_maiden_to_release_album_in_2014.html (https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/iron_maiden_to_release_album_in_2014.html)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 23, 2013, 01:20:56 PM
Great news.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 23, 2013, 01:26:32 PM
:dangerwillrobinson:
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on April 23, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
 :metal :hefdaddy :tup
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Post by: Scorpion on April 23, 2013, 01:32:56 PM
:dangerwillrobinson: :dangerwillrobinson:
:metal :birch:
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Post by: Lolzeez on April 23, 2013, 01:35:23 PM
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Post by: cramx3 on April 23, 2013, 03:26:08 PM
 :hat :metal :yarr
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Post by: Nel on April 23, 2013, 04:08:29 PM
En Vivo. There's two copies of the dvd at the store. One is regular, the other is in a steelbook case with a sticker that says "strictly limited edition" and is $5 more. Worth a purchase or not?
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Post by: TAC on April 23, 2013, 04:10:00 PM
En Vivo. There's two copies of the dvd at the store. One is regular, the other is in a steelbook case with a sticker that says "strictly limited edition" and is $5 more. Worth a purchase or not?

Make sure you get the Documentary. Not sure if that's with the DVD version, but if it's not, it's definitely worth the extra $5.
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Post by: Nel on April 23, 2013, 04:11:19 PM
I know that there was a third disc that came with it, but I don't recall what the content was.
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Post by: wolfking on April 23, 2013, 04:24:57 PM
I know that there was a third disc that came with it, but I don't recall what the content was.

There was never a third disc, both editions are 2 disc and the only difference is the packaging.  Not worth the extra money.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on April 24, 2013, 01:52:51 AM
Iron Maiden to Release Album in 2014 :metal

"Iron Maiden are planning to enter the studio to record a new album, according to a new interview with Bruce Dickinson."

Hmmph, well it's not very hard to make a better record than The Final Frontier.

Same thing with new Megadeth: I listen first and then buy if it's good enough.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on April 24, 2013, 06:42:35 AM
Bruce is NOT quoted as saying that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on April 24, 2013, 06:46:26 AM
Bruce is NOT quoted as saying that.

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=189062
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on April 24, 2013, 07:58:17 AM
^Well, that settles that.

Poll time!  What do you want from Maiden '14?  More of the same?  Something completely different?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on April 24, 2013, 08:01:25 AM
^Well, that settles that.

Poll time!  What do you want from Maiden '14?  More of the same?  Something completely different?

I maintain that each Reunion album builds upon the previous one. I thought there was NO WAY they were going to top AMOLAD, and I think, on most days, that they did with TFF.
What I do have for the next album is..confidence!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on April 24, 2013, 08:51:57 AM
Hmmph, well it's not very hard to make a better record than The Final Frontier.

GET OUT OF MY THREAD!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: GuineaPig on April 24, 2013, 08:58:05 AM
I want someone with better hearing than Steve to control the sound production.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on April 24, 2013, 09:02:09 AM
Honestly, I always thought the hearing remarks were way out of line until I heard British Lion. One of the first thing I thought when listening to it was “where are the highs?”. And yeah, it sounds like it could have been produced by someone who, honestly, has lost a bit of their hearing.
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Post by: Dream Team on April 24, 2013, 09:49:21 AM
Bruce is NOT quoted as saying that.

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=189062

Them saying "apparently told" is not nearly the same thing as a direct quote from Bruce, hence my skepticism.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on April 25, 2013, 12:37:04 AM
Hmmph, well it's not very hard to make a better record than The Final Frontier.

GET OUT OF MY THREAD!

:emo:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lowdz on April 25, 2013, 03:20:45 AM
^Well, that settles that.

Poll time!  What do you want from Maiden '14?  More of the same?  Something completely different?

I want them to spend the time to make a sonically excellent album. Can't remember the last time a Maiden album sounded good. No more of this live sounding, muddy rubbish. The songwriting will take care of itself. Oh, and write songs that are in your singer's range too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 25, 2013, 03:37:15 AM
^Well, that settles that.

Poll time!  What do you want from Maiden '14?  More of the same?  Something completely different?

I want them to spend the time to make a sonically excellent album. Can't remember the last time a Maiden album sounded good. No more of this live sounding, muddy rubbish. The songwriting will take care of itself. Oh, and write songs that are in your singer's range too.
A Matter of life and death. Now that was a great sounding album.  :metal

I'd like a good record. Hopefully as good as The Final Frontier, although I wouldn't mind better production obviously. But honestly, I wouldn't be disappointed if they didn't deliver the goods on the new album, they've already released some of the best music ever made, so I don't expect them to top themselves or whatever. But I'm still really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on April 25, 2013, 04:01:41 AM
^Well, that settles that.

Poll time!  What do you want from Maiden '14?  More of the same?  Something completely different?

I want them to spend the time to make a sonically excellent album. Can't remember the last time a Maiden album sounded good. No more of this live sounding, muddy rubbish. The songwriting will take care of itself. Oh, and write songs that are in your singer's range too.

Pretty much all of this.  Shirley needs to go.
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Post by: Mister Gold on April 25, 2013, 04:47:46 AM
^Well, that settles that.

Poll time!  What do you want from Maiden '14?  More of the same?  Something completely different?

I want them to spend the time to make a sonically excellent album. Can't remember the last time a Maiden album sounded good. No more of this live sounding, muddy rubbish. The songwriting will take care of itself. Oh, and write songs that are in your singer's range too.

I have to agree with Mladen here and say that the live-sounding production actually worked really well with AMOLAD. I'd wager that it's the only Iron Maiden album to be played in its entirety in a live setting for that reason, among others. The live sound actually complements the darker and grittier tone of those songs, whereas that production style really has a negative effect on the more spacial vibe of TFF.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on April 25, 2013, 10:55:34 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/922711_384251338355498_346201315_n.jpg)

(https://www.theeverydaybeauty.com/forum/Smileys/classic/drool.gif)
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Post by: Zook on April 27, 2013, 11:53:26 AM
^Well, that settles that.

Poll time!  What do you want from Maiden '14?  More of the same?  Something completely different?

I'd like them to write a song that doesn't have an acoustic intro, heavy middle and acoustic outro.
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Post by: wolfking on April 29, 2013, 03:34:59 AM
lol wut

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=189308

According to The Local, an elderly Swedish couple who took revenge on their noisy neighbors by booming IRON MAIDEN at top volume face a charge of harassment.

A 71-year-old woman and her 81-year-old husband responded to a "whistling sound" coming from their neighbor's property by placing a music system on the balcony, pointed at the neighbor, and blasting IRON MAIDEN's "Afraid To Shoot Strangers". They also positioned another music system in the cellar directed towards the neighbor's bedroom wall.

The dispute last throughout the winter, with the pensioners playing music from their terraced house in the Stockholm area until as late as 4 a.m., Aftonbladet reported.

"The harassment has just carried on, I am completely broken down. How can I keep living here," the neighbor said in police interviews.

The woman told police that she was forced to take sleeping pills in order to overcome the noise.

"We wanted to give them a taste of their own medicine," her husband said.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on April 29, 2013, 03:42:54 AM
Yea  :lol I posted that in the funny thread. It's pretty lol worthy!  :lol

Of all the Maiden songs, that song choice made me laugh even more!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 29, 2013, 03:58:34 AM
My friend has been doing pretty much the same thing since he got a new stereo.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 16, 2013, 03:48:29 PM
Major score in the "used" section at the local musick shoppe today!  Picked up Brave New World, Dance of Death, and A Matter of Life and Death today for under $20 total.  :birch: 

So...which one do I listen to first?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 16, 2013, 03:50:05 PM
Major score in the "used" section at the local musick shoppe today!  Picked up Brave New World, Dance of Death, and A Matter of Life and Death today for under $20 total.  :birch: 

So...which one do I listen to first?

Honestly, Bosk, I would go in the order that they were released.

And yes, that's a hell of a score!
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Post by: cramx3 on May 16, 2013, 03:51:42 PM
Yea, great find, and might as well just go in order although AMoLaD is the best.
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Post by: wolfking on May 16, 2013, 03:54:08 PM
Major score in the "used" section at the local musick shoppe today!  Picked up Brave New World, Dance of Death, and A Matter of Life and Death today for under $20 total.  :birch: 

So...which one do I listen to first?

wow, people are stupid basically giving these albums away.  As the boys said, BNW, then DOD, then AMOLAD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 16, 2013, 03:54:30 PM
Honestly, Bosk, I would go in the order that they were released.

Yeah, that was going to be the plan unless someone strongly suggested otherwise.  The only minor issue I have with starting with BNW is that I know most of the sogs already from Rock in Rio.  But that's okay.

And yes, that's a hell of a score!

Totally.  I was tempted to pick up Killers as well, but it was $13.99 new, and I've seen it at Best Buy for $9.99.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 16, 2013, 03:58:57 PM
Nothing wrong with Killers, but its quite different than the three you got, those all go together in a way.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 16, 2013, 04:21:32 PM
Honestly, Bosk, I would go in the order that they were released.

Yeah, that was going to be the plan unless someone strongly suggested otherwise.  The only minor issue I have with starting with BNW is that I know most of the sogs already from Rock in Rio.  But that's okay.

Well skip the ones you know.. Be sure to zero in on The Thin Line Between Love And Hate. The last 4+ minutes are some of the most incredible in their catalog. I think you're in for a treat.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on May 16, 2013, 04:29:58 PM
I think Wicker Man is one of the best lead off tracks ever, period!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MoraWintersoul on May 16, 2013, 04:37:39 PM
Be sure to zero in on The Thin Line Between Love And Hate. The last 4+ minutes are some of the most incredible in their catalog.
:tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 16, 2013, 04:53:53 PM
I think Wicker Man is one of the best lead off tracks ever, period!

I like it, but I wouldn't consider it great. 

I will say that so far, while I like Rock In Rio a lot, I prefer the studio version of Ghost of the Navigator and The Mercenary.  I'm in the middle of Dream of Mirrors right now.  So far, sounds cool, but this is one where I think I prefer the live version.  After this song, it's all unexplored territory of new music (a brave new world, as it were) since I haven't heard the remaining tracks before.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 16, 2013, 05:06:20 PM
You're right about Ghost. I find it muddy on RiR. I also agree with you on the Live version of Dream. Especially on the DVD under the open sky.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 16, 2013, 06:19:33 PM
The RiR version of a lot songs are better than thier album versions
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on May 16, 2013, 06:21:15 PM
DoD is my fave of the bunch... but only by a slim margin.  All 3 are da bomb!  Great haul.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 16, 2013, 07:26:54 PM
Honestly, Bosk, I would go in the order that they were released.

Yeah, that was going to be the plan unless someone strongly suggested otherwise.  The only minor issue I have with starting with BNW is that I know most of the sogs already from Rock in Rio.  But that's okay.

Well skip the ones you know.. Be sure to zero in on The Thin Line Between Love And Hate. The last 4+ minutes are some of the most incredible in their catalog. I think you're in for a treat.

Wow.  Yeah, this is good stuff.  The heavy riff reminds me of the sinister riffing in Where the Wild Wind Blows after the solo, but more upbeat and major-chord-ish. 
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Post by: bosk1 on May 17, 2013, 08:56:26 AM
I so want to hate A Different World, but somehow just can't.  It's just too catchy.  Curse you, Iron Maiden, with your catchy riffs and your gigantic hooks!  :getoffmylawn:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on May 17, 2013, 09:04:36 AM
Why would anyone want to hate Different world?  ;)

And yeah, A Matter of life and death is awesome all the way, on some days I think it's the best album ever made... There are about 30 others in the battle, though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 17, 2013, 09:08:44 AM
Because...it's...just too happy sounding, which somehow seems wrong. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 17, 2013, 09:32:30 AM
IIIIIIII'M ON MY WAAAY
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on May 17, 2013, 09:57:05 AM
I want someone with better hearing than Steve to control the sound production.

The best thing that could happen to Maiden at this point is for Steve to focus on writing and for a professional to handle sound on their albums and video on their DVDs. Most of Steven's audio work and all of his video editing have been between bad and abysmal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on May 17, 2013, 09:59:27 AM
IIIIIIII'M ON MY WAAAY
Now there's a happy sounding song! And equally as amazing.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 17, 2013, 10:32:15 AM
I want someone with better hearing than Steve to control the sound production.

The best thing that could happen to Maiden at this point is for Steve to focus on writing and for a professional to handle sound on their albums and video on their DVDs. Most of Steven's audio work and all of his video editing have been between bad and abysmal.

Well he has stopped with the video work so maybe there is hope.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on May 20, 2013, 10:33:31 AM
Major score in the "used" section at the local musick shoppe today!  Picked up Brave New World, Dance of Death, and A Matter of Life and Death today for under $20 total.  :birch: 

So...which one do I listen to first?

And your favorite of the 3 after initial listens is . . . . wait for it . . . . .
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 20, 2013, 11:02:18 AM
Undecided between Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death, with Brave New World definitely being the lesser of the three.  But, really, if you buy three albums and can say that Brave New World is the weakest, that sounds like a win to me no matter what the other two are.  :lol
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Post by: Perpetual Change on May 20, 2013, 11:41:43 AM
Undecided between Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death, with Brave New World definitely being the lesser of the three.  But, really, if you buy three albums and can say that Brave New World is the weakest, that sounds like a win to me no matter what the other two are.  :lol
So, are you among those of us who think reunion Maiden is the best Maiden, maybe?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 20, 2013, 11:58:19 AM
That's tough to say.  As of right now, I think I prefer reuinion Maiden over classic Maiden by a slight margin, but I'm not sure I'm quite ready to say reunion Maiden is "best."  Then again, maybe I'm just making a pointless distinction I really don't need to make. 

And take this for what it's worth, but now having eight Maiden studio albums, I still think The Final Frontier is their best album they have ever put out. 
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Post by: TAC on May 20, 2013, 12:05:59 PM
TFF is incredible. I have it right up there too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on May 20, 2013, 01:26:43 PM
I'm a classic Maiden guy. Brave New World is amazing, but they lost it again after that one. I just don't see what's so great about AMOLAD. 80s Maiden had its repetitiveness, but Reunion Maiden takes the cake.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 20, 2013, 01:29:43 PM
80s Maiden had its repetitiveness, but Reunion Maiden takes the cake.

I echo that sentiment.


































See what I did there?  :eyebrows:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on May 20, 2013, 01:39:46 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 21, 2013, 02:25:52 PM
Journeyman is a pretty nifty song.  I don't think it will make my top 25, but I like it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on May 21, 2013, 03:44:21 PM
I liked the novelty of it when it came out, being their only 100% acoustic song. But lately I don't listen to it a lot besides when I put on the whole album or Death On The Road. It's a nice song though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 22, 2013, 04:22:23 AM
I never really cared for it, but it's okay.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 22, 2013, 06:35:00 AM
I never really cared for it, but it's okay.
Yeah, I liked what they were going for, and it is much better live, but I just don't think the song is that great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 22, 2013, 06:37:47 AM
Well, fine then...

And going back to Powerslave, Aces High is such a weak opener.  The song is awesome once the main riff kicks in, but the opening of the song is weak.  I think they should have either worked on the song opening to make it more bombastic like the rest of the song, or put an intro on it, or just opened with 2 Minutes instead.  Thankfully, once the song really gets going, you kinda forget about the opening anyway.  But still, for starting off an album, they could have gone a better direction, IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on May 22, 2013, 08:36:09 AM
Aces High turned me from a casual Maiden fan into a hardcore one so, suffice to say, I disagree. There's nothing weak about that song IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 22, 2013, 08:38:47 AM
Aces High turned me from a casual Maiden fan into a hardcore one so, suffice to say, I disagree. There's nothing weak about that song IMO.

Pretty much this. The first Maiden song I ever loved. It's still in my Top 5.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on May 22, 2013, 11:39:12 AM
I will say that Aces High generally fails as an opener, at least these days. Since Maiden are pretty reknown for sounding like mud live, what should be a tense intro that goes into a bombastic release winds up being a nice, crisp intro that goes into a muddy, garbled mess.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 22, 2013, 12:02:17 PM
I actually think Aces High is a strong opener.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on May 22, 2013, 02:09:52 PM
I think its a great opener too.  Great way to get the crowd going berzerk; but then again, they would probably go crazy with any Maiden song opening the show.
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Post by: cramx3 on May 22, 2013, 02:15:48 PM
I will say that Aces High generally fails as an opener, at least these days. Since Maiden are pretty reknown for sounding like mud live, what should be a tense intro that goes into a bombastic release winds up being a nice, crisp intro that goes into a muddy, garbled mess.

 ???

I think IM sound great live. No mud when I've seen them 7 times. Also Aces High was a great opener for the SBiT tour butiI wasn't crazy about it as the encore for the ME tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 22, 2013, 04:04:45 PM
Ummm....Aces High is an incredible opener.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on May 22, 2013, 08:55:34 PM
Aces High is one of the best openers for an album and for a concert I can think of, and I can't fathom how anyone would think otherwise  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 24, 2013, 12:41:00 AM
The X Factor survivor is now up and running:

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=37181.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on May 24, 2013, 04:29:03 AM
The X Factor survivor is now up and running:

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=37181.0
Simon Cowell will be joining us?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on May 24, 2013, 04:29:48 AM
5 days until my 4th Maiden concert!  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 24, 2013, 05:04:36 AM
The X Factor survivor is now up and running:

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=37181.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=37181.0)
Simon Cowell will be joining us?

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3848439808/h783B42D1/)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: adace on May 26, 2013, 02:42:26 AM
Don't if anyone posted this yet, but this guy does absolutely fantastic acoustic Maiden covers.
https://www.youtube.com/user/ThomasZwijsen2007/videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/ThomasZwijsen2007/videos)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 26, 2013, 03:12:51 AM
5 days until my 4th Maiden concert!  :hefdaddy
Yea me too! Though i'll have to wait 1 1/2 month for my 4th.  :angry: no not really more like  :corn! Now starts the pre-show build up!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: philmcson on May 26, 2013, 09:31:30 AM
My 4th is gonna take place in about 3 weeks, the 5th in two months  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2013, 09:36:30 AM
I wonder I'd there will be some setlist changes. Maybe Infinite Dreams?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on May 26, 2013, 10:38:38 AM
I wonder I'd there will be some setlist changes. Maybe Infinite Dreams?

I dunno, but I really hope they keep in Phantom of the Opera and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. I missed them when they played in Charlotte last year, so I've been really hoping to see them play those two songs when I see them in Raleigh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2013, 12:11:03 PM
Yeah, both great songs that were awesone to see live!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 26, 2013, 09:19:13 PM
It's really about time for the boys to be back in the studio.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on May 27, 2013, 01:43:37 AM
I wonder I'd there will be some setlist changes. Maybe Infinite Dreams?

Duh, it's Iron Maiden.  :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 28, 2013, 05:14:34 AM
I wonder I'd there will be some setlist changes. Maybe Infinite Dreams?

Duh, it's Iron Maiden.  :P
Yeah, but they have swapped out songs for different legs, similar to what they did on the SBIT tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 28, 2013, 07:56:11 AM
Review of Iron Maiden's Trooper beer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz_WPoghuY4)

Goddamn he made me thirsty!
(https://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/drool.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on May 28, 2013, 08:21:42 AM
Review of Iron Maiden's Trooper beer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz_WPoghuY4)

Goddamn he made me thirsty!
(https://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/drool.gif)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7xHq_tQmKc

 This review is even better for the opening part. :rollin  :tup
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 28, 2013, 09:44:59 AM
 :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 28, 2013, 09:50:13 AM
Wow, they hired Cozmo as their spokesman!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 28, 2013, 11:39:36 AM
I wanted to listen to Alexander The Great just now.  Went into my Media Player and accidentally mis-clicked on Deja Vu, and said, "Oh, wow...yeah, that's a good song, too.  Maybe I'll listen to that one and then Alexander the Great.  ...but then, Stranger In a Strange Land is just before that, and that would be cool to listen to as well.  ...Oh, and The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner is just before that one..."  I decided to just listen to the whole album.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on May 28, 2013, 11:57:42 AM
Awesome album, isn't it :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on May 28, 2013, 12:34:53 PM
Why yes...yes it is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 28, 2013, 12:34:58 PM
 :metal :corn :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on May 28, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
Somewhere In Time is an incredible album. It's between that album and SSoaSS as my favorite IM album from the 80's, and both are part of my Top Four IM Albums with AMOLAD and The X Factor. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 28, 2013, 03:36:25 PM
1. AMoLaD
2. SBIT

Its close though, an unbelievable album IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on May 28, 2013, 03:38:34 PM
Somewhere In Time is an incredible album. It's between that album and SSoaSS as my favorite IM album from the 80's, and both are part of my Top Four IM Albums with AMOLAD and The X Factor. :metal
Well done, man, you just listed my four favorite Iron Maiden albums.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on May 28, 2013, 10:20:43 PM
Replace X Factor with Piece of Mind and you've got mine!  :metal

Though X Factor really grew on me this year. I always liked it but it's really starting to become a favorite.
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Post by: Dream Team on May 29, 2013, 08:13:32 AM
Awesome album, isn't it :metal

IMO the worst thing on SIT is better than anything from the Blaze era. Controversial I know for some IM fans here, but that version of the band to me always sounds like it should be entitled "Harris/Bayley Project" or something. Just can't get into it, though I appreciate some songs like SOTC an Clansman.


Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on June 01, 2013, 06:04:32 AM
 :metal another great maiden concert, terrific show , fireworks, the different eddies... the setlist was perfect, although i could have lived without the trooper for lets say Infinite dreams or even hallowed be thy name.


 :yarr eddie
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 02, 2013, 07:08:07 AM
^^Sounds awesome but wait....diffrent Eddies?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on June 04, 2013, 12:23:50 PM
^^Sounds awesome but wait....diffrent Eddies?
one that walks on the set and a couple others behind the band.. not to spoil anything. ;D

Even though it's one of my favorite songs, Moonchild isn't the best of openers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on June 04, 2013, 12:28:49 PM
Just put "spoiler alert" and tell us.  Most of us aren't going to see them this time around, but would still like to know.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 04, 2013, 01:25:21 PM
^^Sounds awesome but wait....diffrent Eddies?
one that walks on the set and a couple others behind the band.. not to spoil anything. ;D

Even though it's one of my favorite songs, Moonchild isn't the best of openers.
:omg: Now you got my attention!  :corn
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Moonchild on June 04, 2013, 03:01:03 PM
ok ok....

"spoiler alert"


This:

(https://johnnyringoreviews.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/maiden2.jpg)
(https://johnnyringoreviews.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/maiden3.jpg)
(https://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/ultimateclassicrock.com/files/2012/06/Stage.jpg)
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Post by: Scorpion on June 04, 2013, 03:20:26 PM
Holy. Shit. That looks epic. :birch: :birch:
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 04, 2013, 03:25:39 PM
Ah i thought you meant two walking Eddies!  :lol The big Eddie and walking Eddie are pretty much standard.

The set looks amazing though!  :metal

EDIT: I missed the two big Eddies, that's really cool!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 04, 2013, 03:39:15 PM
Those are great pics... the stage show for this tour is great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 04, 2013, 04:26:39 PM
I can't wait to catch them in Prague in less than two months.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on June 11, 2013, 10:34:07 AM
So, in watching The Early Days DVD, I have found an easy way to articulate why I slightly prefer Clive to Nicko. During the Beast Over Hammersmith show, you can really hear Clive propelling the music forward with intensity. Then the next show with Nicko doesn't have that same feel - Nicko has a more lay-it-back, Bonham-esque thing going which I don't like quite as much. Nicko's still great though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 11, 2013, 11:02:54 AM
So, in watching The Early Days DVD, I have found an easy way to articulate why I slightly prefer Clive to Nicko. During the Beast Over Hammersmith show, you can really hear Clive propelling the music forward with intensity. Then the next show with Nicko doesn't have that same feel - Nicko has a more lay-it-back, Bonham-esque thing going which I don't like quite as much. Nicko's still great though.
Yeah I would agree with that.

There is just something innocent about Clive's drumming.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on June 12, 2013, 05:37:42 AM
I think Nicko´s style of drumming is more ´bassdrum´ based, so to speak as Clive was more of a snare-based type drummer. He used his snare to propell the music forward, as for Nicko it´s more his footwork combined with symbal playing. More groove-based. Does that make any sense?  ???
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 12, 2013, 05:51:23 AM
Shit, looks like in that first pic Dave has trimmed up a hell of a lot.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 14, 2013, 11:03:08 AM
So it has finally arrived! May you all have a great Maiden summer!

(https://imageshack.us/a/img16/1412/igof.jpg)

Skål DTF! (https://www.4smileys.com/smileys/drinking-smileys/beer-smiley.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on June 14, 2013, 11:04:43 AM
Is it good?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 14, 2013, 11:10:27 AM
Haven't tried yet but i sure will, i may wait until show time though july 10th.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 14, 2013, 02:25:14 PM
I wish they'd ship that to the USA.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 14, 2013, 03:16:21 PM
I wish they'd ship that to the USA.
Yea that's to bad but you have this option:

Quote from: ironmaidenbeer.com/overseas
Artisanal Imports, USA www.artisanalimports.com (available end of summer)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on June 15, 2013, 06:29:07 PM
Maiden's intro at Donington (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35S2lcNuDeo)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 15, 2013, 07:10:02 PM
Maiden's intro at Donington (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35S2lcNuDeo)
That's beautiful,and sure..I'll buy another live DVD. Why the hell not?? :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on June 16, 2013, 03:02:00 AM
Just saw this a couple of minutes ago, my mind is completely blown.  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 16, 2013, 03:35:35 AM
Hell yeah! :metal

And Davey has a new haircut, well it's shorter than usual anyway.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 16, 2013, 04:48:31 AM
Hell yeah! :metal

And Davey has a new haircut, well it's shorter than usual anyway.

Yeah, doesn't really suit him IMO.  Bruce sounds incredible though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Tomislav95 on June 17, 2013, 06:14:41 AM
OMG, Bruce is great here. Can't wait to see them on July 31st for first time :D
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Post by: philmcson on June 17, 2013, 09:04:41 AM
OMG, Bruce is great here. Can't wait to see them on July 31st for first time :D

Will join you on that gig to see them for the fifth time! The fourth is gonna happen on Friday in Austria  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Tomislav95 on June 17, 2013, 09:30:05 AM
OMG, Bruce is great here. Can't wait to see them on July 31st for first time :D

Will join you on that gig to see them for the fifth time! The fourth is gonna happen on Friday in Austria  :metal
I'm jealous. Seerock Festival lineup is sick ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 17, 2013, 10:26:28 AM
Dance Of Death survivor is up!

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=37529.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on June 18, 2013, 11:00:48 AM
The highlights for me were 'Phantom of the Opera' and 'Seventh Son'. I couldn't see much of the band during 'Phantom' because of relentless headbanging and floods of (manly) tears. I was a gibbering wreck by the end of that one. 'Seventh Son' was the type of performance that the word 'epic' was invented for. I just wish they'd done 'Hallowed', and, more to the point, 'Infinite Dreams'. I would love to see them play that one live.

Dave was having a seriously good night. Normally, Adrian is my favourite of the three to listen to, but Dave won it this time. Every time he took a solo, he melted our heads effortlessly. In the crowd, complete strangers were turning to each other saying: "What the F******************?"

Something strange happened during 'Wasted Years': the main riff was played slower than usual, but the rest of the song seemed to go back up to the usual tempo. Adrian didn't repeat the riff the usual number of times during the lead up to his solo, instead he played a series of harmonics. Bruce's repeated plugging of the Maiden ale had its best example in one chorus where he told us not to waste our time thinking about "those wasted Trooper beers".

^^ From Maidenfans.com

Mmmmmmmm . . . Phantom of the Opera.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 04, 2013, 09:07:10 AM
The Final Frontier survivor is up!

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=37866.0
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on July 10, 2013, 03:49:09 PM
I've been in a Maiden mood today, and the thought occurred to me that we're probably a little over a year away from the next (and most likely final) Iron Maiden album.

So I thought about what sort of direction the band will most likely take on the next album and what sort of influence the Maiden England tour will probably have on them when they're writing the new songs (much like how the Somewhere Back In Time tour appears to have influenced the band while making The Final Frontier) and also the idea of who would be a great replacement for Kevin Shirley as the producer on the next album. Granted, the latter is probably not going to happen, but hey I can dream. :biggrin:

- Influence: At this point, I sincerely doubt we'll see the band regress from the progressive metal/rock direction they've developed into. On top of that, they've played a lot of SSoaSS on this tour (for obvious reasons). However, they also played a couple of early 90's songs and some of the earlier Maiden material too (such as Phantom). I have a feeling it'll be as musically 'colorful' as TFF was, but perhaps a bit more raw sounding or simply heavier/darker.

- If They Miraculously Replace Shirley: Get Alan Parsons or someone of his caliber. Please. Since this will probably be the last Maiden album, I'd like for it have a far better sounding production than the likes of DoD or TFF. With the direction I think they'll probably go, they need to ditch the 'live in studio' sound and go for top notch production.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on July 10, 2013, 10:44:37 PM
Think I'll be seeing these guys in Raleigh come September.  Now to pray they play Hallowed Be Thy Name instead of Fear of the Dark...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on July 11, 2013, 12:50:13 AM
Think I'll be seeing these guys in Raleigh come September.  Now to pray they play Hallowed Be Thy Name instead of Fear of the Dark...

I'll be at that show! :tup And yeah, I'd love for them NOT to play Fear of the Dark at that show. I'd take Infinite Dreams or Hallowed though. :metal They better keep Phantom and Seventh Son though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: snapple on July 11, 2013, 04:43:57 AM
I saw them play both Fear of the Dark AND Hallowed be Thy Name  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 11, 2013, 04:57:22 AM
Apparently they played here in Sweden yesterday (Malmö). They'll be back this weekend.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 11, 2013, 05:56:49 AM
I wouldn't be hopeful on any set list changes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 11, 2013, 03:44:28 PM
Apparently they played here in Sweden yesterday (Malmö). They'll be back this weekend.
You got that right!  :biggrin:

It was an awesome show last night. Me and 3 friends devoured 28 trooper beers before the show so we were in a good mood to say the least.  :lol I loved the setlist even though it was nothing to surprising. They played ATSS, The Prisoner, Phantom of the Opera and SSoaSS which made it all worth while for me.

The sound was a bit bad though but being it was an outdoor venue I didn't expect to much of it. I love that some pointed out before that Murray was in top form because I totally agree, can't point exactly what it was but he was on fire both in spirit and his guitar play. The whole band played with such energy that it felt like their first show of the tour and that to me shows the dedication this band have in bringing the best show possible for their fans. Goddamn Nicko is 61 years old and he plays like never before.

I must say there was something with Bruce, he was surprisingly calm but still with alot of energy. Can't really explain what it was....I guess it's just his pro stage persona that shines through. I mean his confidence on stage can crack walls and I mean that in a good way.  :) He did though mess up some vocal passages, the verse in Phantom of the opera was all over the place rythmically.

They had the best stage set and backdrops I have ever seen by the band!!

(https://imageshack.us/a/img543/4024/hx89.jpg)

(https://imageshack.us/a/img39/5888/93fc.jpg)

Sabaton did a good job pumping up the crowd before. Overall it was a very good show and any Maiden fan should not miss this tour because I have a hunch this may be one of the last reunion of a classic tour they will do (Don't ask me why) but I can't help wondering how long they will have the energy to keep doing this....Of course I hope i'm wrong though!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 11, 2013, 04:08:59 PM
Nice recap, man. Cool pics.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 11, 2013, 04:18:35 PM
Nice recap, man. Cool pics.
Thx!  :tup I took alot of pics but most of them became to blurry and bad unfortunately.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 11, 2013, 08:52:41 PM
That's a great show of the pyros. Judging by Eddie id say run to the hills?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 12, 2013, 03:40:37 AM
That's a great show of the pyros. Judging by Eddie id say run to the hills?
:tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 30, 2013, 12:28:38 PM
Saw them in Prague last night, they were amazing as always. We spent a sleepless night traveling in a van, were all damn too tired and hungry, plus it was raining so bad the entire show and the wind was horrible as well, but nothing could spoil my enjoyment.

Also, Seventh son of a seventh son is the best live Maiden song I've ever experienced.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 30, 2013, 12:46:11 PM
Also, Seventh son of a seventh son is the best live Maiden song I've ever experienced.  :metal
Amen to that. I loved the backdrop and the stage set. They way Bruce commanded those fires to burn totally set the mood for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on July 30, 2013, 01:24:28 PM
Glad you could make it, M.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on August 02, 2013, 02:53:39 PM
Just picked up Seventh Son.  Found a used copy that is in like-new condition.  :tup  I haven't really liked the songs I've heard live versions of all that much, other than TETMD, but still a cool find.  We'll see how I feel it holds up after listening to the whole thing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 02, 2013, 02:55:00 PM
Just picked up Seventh Son.  Found a used copy that is in like-new condition.  :tup  I haven't really liked the songs I've heard live versions of all that much, other than TETMD, but still a cool find.  We'll see how I feel it holds up after listening to the whole thing.

Nice! Look forward to your thoughts.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on August 02, 2013, 03:06:54 PM
Just had a strange moment when Infinite Dreams started and I couldn't figure out how The Clansman accidentally ended up on this album.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on August 02, 2013, 04:52:19 PM
About a month away now from my first (and hopefully not last) Iron Maiden concert! Pretty psyched! :tup Hope Seventh Son is still in the setlist when I get to see 'em. Such a killer song. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: aurorablind on August 03, 2013, 04:04:16 AM
Just had a strange moment when Infinite Dreams started and I couldn't figure out how The Clansman accidentally ended up on this album.  :lol

Haha! :D
Infinite Dreams is my favorite Maiden song (and Maiden is my favorite band)!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 03, 2013, 04:14:21 AM
Just had a strange moment when Infinite Dreams started and I couldn't figure out how The Clansman accidentally ended up on this album.  :lol

Haha! :D
Infinite Dreams is my favorite Maiden song (and Maiden is my favorite band)!  :metal

I hope you're participating in my Iron Maiden survivor. We're in the finals now:

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=38363.0 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=38363.0)

Infinite Dreams didn't make it to the finals though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on August 03, 2013, 07:09:00 AM
IMO, Seventh Son is Iron Maiden at their absolute peak. That whole album is amazing, front to back.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on August 03, 2013, 08:53:45 AM
IMO, Seventh Son is Iron Maiden at their absolute peak. That whole album is amazing, front to back.

For me it's Piece of Mind/Powerslave. On SSOASS is terrible Can I Play With Madness? and the title track is so bombastic that it goes over-the-top at some places and becomes almost humorous.

The Prophecy/The Clairvoyant, however, is one of their best one-two punches.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on August 03, 2013, 12:31:21 PM
IMO, Seventh Son is Iron Maiden at their absolute peak. That whole album is amazing, front to back.

My favorite Iron Maiden album too.  Absolutely incredible!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on August 03, 2013, 12:41:48 PM
I am so happy to see SSoaSS get so much recognition now. 

Where (and when) I was growing up...Iron Maiden's popularity absolutely *fell off the table* after Somewhere in Time.   I only knew one other guy who liked SSoaSS when it came out, and he said he was appalled when he went to the show because of how empty the stadium was.   Just four years prior, they had easily sold out the same area within minutes...and you couldn't sell your soul to get a ticket.   In 1988...they were practically giving them away trying to fill up half of the arena.  (they had to put sheets over the other half to save money on renting the stadium)   It really seemed like IM was heading downhill...and it was so sad because the album was so strong.   

To see it so high on everyone's list these days feels like redemption.  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 03, 2013, 12:52:04 PM
I am absolutely stunned that the album was so unsuccessful back when it came out, it's so fantastic that I thought people hailed it as a classic from the day one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on August 03, 2013, 01:13:19 PM
Must have been the backlash with the keyboard and synth which started with Somewhere in Time and Priest's Turbo.  Probably turned off alot of metalheads.  That would be my guess.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on August 03, 2013, 01:26:50 PM
I am absolutely stunned that the album was so unsuccessful back when it came out, it's so fantastic that I thought people hailed it as a classic from the day one.

I believe in their native UK it was a completely different story.   There was just a huge "synth/no-synth" war going on in the states at the time.   There were a few of us who were more open minded to everything, but we were in the vast minority.   

Even today, the aftershocks of this divide are felt.   Every time I hear someone (usually just slightly older than me) talk about how much they used to be such a HUGE Rush fan.....until Signals....and then they lost interest and never listened to Rush after that....I get sad.     But I hear it *A LOT*.     This is the same crowd that lost interest in IM from the opening chords of Somewhere in Time.

EDIT: jjrock nailed it.   JP's Turbo was another big one.   Same thing.   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 03, 2013, 01:30:07 PM
 I don't remember it not being successful. I saw them twice on that tour and both times the arena was pretty much full in two geographically similar cities.

I am absolutely stunned that the album was so unsuccessful back when it came out, it's so fantastic that I thought people hailed it as a classic from the day one.

I believe in their native UK it was a completely different story.   There was just a huge "synth/no-synth" war going on in the states at the time.   There were a few of us who were more open minded to everything, but we were in the vast minority.   

Even today, the aftershocks of this divide are felt.   Every time I hear someone (usually just slightly older than me) talk about how much they used to be such a HUGE Rush fan.....until Signals....and then they lost interest and never listened to Rush after that....I get sad.     But I hear it *A LOT*.     This is the same crowd that lost interest in IM from the opening chords of Somewhere in Time.

EDIT: jjrock nailed it.   JP's Turbo was another big one.   Same thing.   

That is me regarding Rush.

 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Curious Orange on August 05, 2013, 09:12:41 AM
Saw IM at the O2 last night - brilliant, Bruce especially was on top form.  :metal :metal

But WHAT THE F*CK IS THIS F*CKING THING with watching gigs through your cell-phone? Do people only think something is real if they're watching it on a 1" screen? Put the damn things down - there's people behind you, don'tcha know.  :censored
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 05, 2013, 10:54:29 AM
Saw IM at the O2 last night - brilliant, Bruce especially was on top form.  :metal :metal

But WHAT THE F*CK IS THIS F*CKING THING with watching gigs through your cell-phone? Do people only think something is real if they're watching it on a 1" screen? Put the damn things down - there's people behind you, don'tcha know.  :censored
Second that a million times!! But i'm a bit guilty though, if there's something awesome happening I usually take my phone up to capture itn rather than stand and watch! Me so stupid.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 02, 2013, 07:41:38 PM
Seeing Iron Maiden tomorrow night with my dad! So excited! :metal :metal

Anyone else here planning on going?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: senecadawg2 on September 02, 2013, 07:48:14 PM
Seeing Iron Maiden tomorrow night with my dad! So excited! :metal :metal

Anyone else here planning on going?

Yep!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on September 02, 2013, 08:43:17 PM
Not going tomorrow night, but on Sunday.  Super pumped.  Definitely curious to see if any changes are made to the setlist (though logically I know it's a long shot).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 02, 2013, 08:52:16 PM
Not going tomorrow night, but on Sunday.  Super pumped.  Definitely curious to see if any changes are made to the setlist (though logically I know it's a long shot).

Kinda hope not. I'd be heartbroken if they don't play Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and/or Phantom of the Opera tomorrow night. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on September 02, 2013, 09:12:16 PM
I'll be there tomorrow night with my brother! Saw them last year opening night in Charlotte. Hope its just as good or even better! :birch:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: senecadawg2 on September 02, 2013, 09:33:46 PM
The only thing I'm hoping for is them adding in Hallowed Be They Name. They could swap it with anything and I'd be happy. Other than that, the setlist looks fantastic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 02, 2013, 10:00:49 PM
The only thing I'm hoping for is them adding in Hallowed Be They Name. They could swap it with anything and I'd be happy. Other than that, the setlist looks fantastic.

I'd love for them to play Hallowed, but not at the expense of SSoaSS or Phantom. If they trade out Fear of the Dark for Hallowed though, I'd be in total bliss. :tup :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: senecadawg2 on September 02, 2013, 10:01:50 PM
Yeah actually, now that I think about it a little more I'm not sure I would be okay with losing SSoaSS
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 02, 2013, 10:03:05 PM
Yeah actually, now that I think about it a little more I'm not sure I would be okay with losing SSoaSS

Yeah, considering how rarely this song ever gets played. Hallowed is generally present, so I'm fine with it not being there if I get SSoaSS instead. Same goes for Phantom. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 05, 2013, 09:40:57 AM
Bruce was on fire the other night. Dude was absolutely in tip-top shape for the whole show. There was a REALLY epic "OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" from him halfway through Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Seeing that song live might have bumped it up to the top of my favorite Iron Maiden songs. Absolutely insane to experience live.

The other SSoaSS-era songs also translate brilliantly into a live setting. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 05, 2013, 09:42:37 AM
Yes, SSOASS was the highlight of the show for me as well. (saw them last year).
It is a song that has aged very well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 05, 2013, 09:46:02 AM
Yes, SSOASS was the highlight of the show for me as well. (saw them last year).
It is a song that has aged very well.

I seriously hope they keep that song in setlists more often in the future. That song was absolutely the single greatest "live song" I've ever heard in any concert ever. It's an absolute beast. :metal :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: skydivingninja on September 05, 2013, 09:46:19 AM
Got sick so I had to miss the Raleigh show on Tuesday.  Made me super sad :(
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 05, 2013, 09:48:35 AM
Got sick so I had to miss the Raleigh show on Tuesday.  Made me super sad :(

Sorry to hear that, man. :( Hopefully the band liked the Raleigh audience enough to want to come back again on their next tour! Bruce mentioned that that was probably the first time the band had ever played in Raleigh before.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on September 05, 2013, 10:00:43 AM
Yes, SSOASS was the highlight of the show for me as well. (saw them last year).
It is a song that has aged very well.

I seriously hope they keep that song in setlists more often in the future. That song was absolutely the single greatest "live song" I've ever heard in any concert ever. It's an absolute beast. :metal :tup

Yeah, I wish they'd keep it as well.  It's certainly the best live Maiden song I've heard.  Of course, given how these things usually go, it's likely that SSOASS won't ever be played live again after this tour.  :-\
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: senecadawg2 on September 05, 2013, 10:04:29 AM
Bruce was on fire the other night. Dude was absolutely in tip-top shape for the whole show. There was a REALLY epic "OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" from him halfway through Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Seeing that song live might have bumped it up to the top of my favorite Iron Maiden songs. Absolutely insane to experience live.

The other SSoaSS-era songs also translate brilliantly into a live setting. :metal

Definitely my favorite part of the night too  :tup

I seriously hope they keep that song in setlists more often in the future. That song was absolutely the single greatest "live song" I've ever heard in any concert ever. It's an absolute beast. :metal :tup

Though, i wouldn't go that far...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 05, 2013, 10:08:38 AM
Bruce was on fire the other night. Dude was absolutely in tip-top shape for the whole show. There was a REALLY epic "OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" from him halfway through Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Seeing that song live might have bumped it up to the top of my favorite Iron Maiden songs. Absolutely insane to experience live.

The other SSoaSS-era songs also translate brilliantly into a live setting. :metal

Definitely my favorite part of the night too  :tup

I seriously hope they keep that song in setlists more often in the future. That song was absolutely the single greatest "live song" I've ever heard in any concert ever. It's an absolute beast. :metal :tup

Though, i wouldn't go that far...

:lol It's just a personal thing for me. I've been to my fair share of concerts before, and while I've been to one or two shows that either equal or beat out the IM show as a whole, I just felt that SSoaSS as a song is the single best live song I've personally experienced. :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 05, 2013, 10:10:29 AM
That's awesome. Love having those type of moments! :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 05, 2013, 02:43:47 PM
Yes, SSOASS was the highlight of the show for me as well. (saw them last year).
It is a song that has aged very well.

I seriously hope they keep that song in setlists more often in the future. That song was absolutely the single greatest "live song" I've ever heard in any concert ever. It's an absolute beast. :metal :tup

Yeah, I wish they'd keep it as well.  It's certainly the best live Maiden song I've heard.  Of course, given how these things usually go, it's likely that SSOASS won't ever be played live again after this tour.  :-\


Sad but (probably) true. *insert obligatory Metallica joke here*

However it confounds me why a band that's so well known for their live shows would hardly ever play one of the absolute best songs in their discography that shows off the absolute best qualities they have as live artists to the fullest?

That's awesome. Love having those type of moments! :tup

Yeah, it was absolutely incredible. :metal :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on September 09, 2013, 06:32:04 PM
Saw Maiden last night in St. Louis.  Incredible show, probably the best live show I've ever seen (and I saw a show on the Maiden England tour last year).  Bruce was in top form -- he was able to hit the high notes in the first verse of Aces High, for example (he couldn't really even do that on Live After Death).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on September 09, 2013, 06:33:54 PM
Saw Maiden last night in St. Louis.  Incredible show, probably the best live show I've ever seen (and I saw a show on the Maiden England tour last year).  Bruce was in top form -- he was able to hit the high notes in the first verse of Aces High, for example (he couldn't really even do that on Live After Death).

Yeah, that was something I noticed back at the Raleigh show too. I really never cared much for Aces High before, but I've had an urge to listen to that song a lot lately ever since the show. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on September 09, 2013, 06:41:58 PM
Oh, by the way.  Megadeth opened, and I never cared for them.

I still don't care for them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mindflux on September 09, 2013, 07:05:06 PM
Seeing Maiden tomorrow night with Megadeth. First time for both!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on September 10, 2013, 03:19:52 AM
Seeing Maiden tomorrow night with Megadeth. First time for both!

Enjoy it mate! I'll see them in 14 days in Curitiba, with Ghost and Slayer. Can't wait! I thought I was done with seeing Maiden after catching almost every tour since '92, but this setlist is freakin' awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on December 11, 2013, 07:06:47 AM
Bump!

Paul Di'Anno announces his retirement from the music world.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/paul_dianno_announces_retirement.html (https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/paul_dianno_announces_retirement.html)

Edit:

And then I saw this :lol

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/entertainment/paul_dianno_my_retirement_isnt_an_actual_retirement_retirement.html (https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/entertainment/paul_dianno_my_retirement_isnt_an_actual_retirement_retirement.html)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 11, 2013, 08:45:46 AM
"After quitting the "Maiden s--t," Di'Anno now plans to reform his '90s band Killers, named after an Iron Maiden album"

 :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 11, 2013, 12:32:18 PM
I just took out "The Final Frontier" the other day and gave it a spin at the gym, front to back, nonstop.  Great album, other than that opening piece with the fake drums  :yeahright




I hope these guys have another album in them. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 11, 2013, 12:36:27 PM
It sure is a great album. This Maiden England tour has gone on a bit long.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 11, 2013, 01:11:04 PM
It sure is a great album. This Maiden England tour has gone on a bit long.


I can think of $everal rea$on$ why, you know what I'm $aying?  ;)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on December 11, 2013, 01:17:28 PM
It sure is a great album. This Maiden England tour has gone on a bit long.


I can think of $everal rea$on$ why, you know what I'm $aying?  ;)

I think it's a bit of a shame that they got to tour like that with the setlist they are playing.  Phenomenal tracks, for sure, and they are playing them with tremendous quality, but the albums that they've made ever since Bruce and Adrian came back were acclaimed to be top-notch stuff, especially Brave New World, so Maiden still has a lot to offer in terms of new quality stuff.  Too bad, the general audience does not see it like that, at times.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 11, 2013, 02:12:48 PM
It sure is a great album. This Maiden England tour has gone on a bit long.


I can think of $everal rea$on$ why, you know what I'm $aying?  ;)

Ye$ I do. Every now and then, over Maiden's career, I am completely put off by them and don't agree with that they do. They are prone to milking it, ab$olutely. For a band that displays so much musical and personal integrity, money grab$ like this annoy me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on December 11, 2013, 03:13:43 PM
It sure is a great album. This Maiden England tour has gone on a bit long.


I can think of $everal rea$on$ why, you know what I'm $aying?  ;)

I think it's a bit of a shame that they got to tour like that with the setlist they are playing.  Phenomenal tracks, for sure, and they are playing them with tremendous quality, but the albums that they've made ever since Bruce and Adrian came back were acclaimed to be top-notch stuff, especially Brave New World, so Maiden still has a lot to offer in terms of new quality stuff.  Too bad, the general audience does not see it like that, at times.

To be fair, when Maiden tours for their new albums, they have the tendency to go overboard with supporting their newer stuff.  They played the entire damn album on the AMOLAD tour, and the North American leg of the Final Frontier Tour was almost entirely post-reunion stuff (in spite of the fact that the album hadn't even been released yet at the time they were touring).  It seems like the new Maiden model is

1. Record
2. Tour for a year or two supporting new record; focus on newer stuff
3. Do a history tour for as long as the public will allow

You can see why they'd stick with this formula:  Maiden fans are obviously eating these history tours up.  (My dad and I saw two shows on the Maiden England tour.  No regrets; they were some of the best shows I've ever been to.)  Having said that,  I wonder if they're going to keep up the pattern (assuming, of course that the band stays active, which might not be the case given their age).  I'm not sure Maiden fans are aching for a history tour based on the Fear of the Dark tour.  Where do you go from here?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 11, 2013, 03:30:10 PM
Steve Harris' house was broken into..
https://www.bravewords.com/news/215089
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on December 11, 2013, 03:36:27 PM
Someone call the Gendarmes!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 11, 2013, 03:51:45 PM
It sure is a great album. This Maiden England tour has gone on a bit long.


I can think of $everal rea$on$ why, you know what I'm $aying?  ;)

I think it's a bit of a shame that they got to tour like that with the setlist they are playing.  Phenomenal tracks, for sure, and they are playing them with tremendous quality, but the albums that they've made ever since Bruce and Adrian came back were acclaimed to be top-notch stuff, especially Brave New World, so Maiden still has a lot to offer in terms of new quality stuff.  Too bad, the general audience does not see it like that, at times.

To be fair, when Maiden tours for their new albums, they have the tendency to go overboard with supporting their newer stuff.  They played the entire damn album on the ADTOE tour, and the North American leg of the Final Frontier Tour was almost entirely post-reunion stuff (in spite of the fact that the album hadn't even been released yet at the time they were touring).  It seems like the new Maiden model is

1. Record
2. Tour for a year or two supporting new record; focus on newer stuff
3. Do a history tour for as long as the public will allow

You can see why they'd stick with this formula:  Maiden fans are obviously eating these history tours up.  (My dad and I saw two shows on the Maiden England tour.  No regrets; they were some of the best shows I've ever been to.)  Having said that,  I wonder if they're going to keep up the pattern (assuming, of course that the band stays active, which might not be the case given their age).  I'm not sure Maiden fans are aching for a history tour based on the Fear of the Dark tour.  Where do you go from here?
Well, they didn't even tour AMoLaD here in the states, but I'd have loved to see the entire album. That's a whole lot of good music I'm not likely to hear other than the oddball tours. For that reason I thought the "all post-reunion" tour was spectacular; one of my favorites of many, many Maiden shows.

You also have to consider that they're touring for two very different markets. Most of the world gets off pretty hard on the new stuff and wants to hear it live. At the same time, Americans want to hear Trooper and Number for the ten thousandth time. They play Talisman down here in Dallas and that's when everybody will sit down or go to get a hot, overpriced beer.

As for the historical tours, my only complaint is that they're not. They still play some of the same stuff they always do. They just dust off a few oddballs, which is what every band does.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on December 11, 2013, 03:55:59 PM
Whoops, wrote "ADTOE" when I meant AMOLAD, heh.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on December 11, 2013, 04:05:08 PM
Well, they didn't even tour AMoLaD here in the states, but I'd have loved to see the entire album. That's a whole lot of good music I'm not likely to hear other than the oddball tours. For that reason I thought the "all post-reunion" tour was spectacular; one of my favorites of many, many Maiden shows.

You also have to consider that they're touring for two very different markets. Most of the world gets off pretty hard on the new stuff and wants to hear it live. At the same time, Americans want to hear Trooper and Number for the ten thousandth time. They play Talisman down here in Dallas and that's when everybody will sit down or go to get a hot, overpriced beer.

As for the historical tours, my only complaint is that they're not. They still play some of the same stuff they always do. They just dust off a few oddballs, which is what every band does.

What do you mean about them not touring AMOLAD in the states?  They definitely did.  I saw the Chicago show.

Totally agree about the setlist choices.  The Maiden England tour's setlist differs from Somewhere Back in Time's by only a few songs.  All the songs that were actually on the Maiden England album that are in any way interesting weren't played (Infinite Dreams, Die With your Boots On, et al).  Same thing with Rush's Time Machine tour:  they played all of Moving Pictures, but the majority of the songs on Moving Pictures are played on every Rush tour since the 80's anyway.  There are the tours which focus primarily on post-reunion stuff, which are nice, but I'd like it if Maiden played deep cuts.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on December 11, 2013, 04:21:25 PM
Maiden fans are obviously eating these history tours up.  (My dad and I saw two shows on the Maiden England tour.  No regrets; they were some of the best shows I've ever been to.)  Having said that,  I wonder if they're going to keep up the pattern (assuming, of course that the band stays active, which might not be the case given their age).  I'm not sure Maiden fans are aching for a history tour based on the Fear of the Dark tour.  Where do you go from here?

Go back and start from the beginning again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 11, 2013, 05:09:22 PM
I saw the AMoLaD tour in NJ so they definitely hit up the states for that tour, but I think it was relatively unsuccessful as the NY show was half empty after the NJ show in which I saw many people upset they didn't play any classics. That was pretty dissapointing to see. They also played tons of reunion songs during the FF tour in the US which seamed to go overmuch better.

As for where they go, they could do aanother history tour that includes sign of the cross, the clansman, and other reunionsongs that were played dduring g the album tours. That would be sick and even more blaze songs would be awesome but I think that's unrealistic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 11, 2013, 05:18:04 PM
What do you mean about them not touring AMOLAD in the states?  They definitely did.  I saw the Chicago show.
Eight shows total, and 5 of them were in the Boston/New York/Penn area. Hardly a US tour by most standards, and not one by Maiden's.

We also didn't get a Final Frontier tour, but the post-reunion show referred to earlier. This was actually a big improvement, though.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 11, 2013, 10:42:34 PM
It seems like the new Maiden model is

1. Record
2. Tour for a year or two supporting new record; focus on newer stuff
3. Do a history tour for as long as the public will allow
Which is perfect, as far as I'm concerned. They're doing the new stuff and touring with it heavily, which is something I love to see, being that the highlights on The Final Frontier tour were easily the new songs. But I still appreciate the history tours, since they give the younger fans the opportunity to see something that was so huge and important back in the day. The younger fans constantly wish that they were born 20 years earlier and were able to see a show like World slavery tour or whatever. And they fulfill that dream for us.

And also, this way nobody can complain about the band doing too much of the new stuff or too much of the old stuff.

Someone call the Gendarmes!
:clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on December 12, 2013, 12:00:37 AM
I don't know about nobody complaining about the band doing too much new stuff.  I think I've heard a few amount of complaints (Then again, those are the people that probably missed the Somewhere Back in Time Tour and does not really care much about Iron Maiden testing themselves forward, so whatevs.) during the Final Frontier tour, although the comments in this article were pretty pro for Iron Maiden going in the direction that they did.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/why_maiden_arent_playing_what_you_want.html ,
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 12, 2013, 04:32:45 AM
What do you mean about them not touring AMOLAD in the states?  They definitely did.  I saw the Chicago show.
Eight shows total, and 5 of them were in the Boston/New York/Penn area. Hardly a US tour by most standards, and not one by Maiden's.

We also didn't get a Final Frontier tour, but the post-reunion show referred to earlier. This was actually a big improvement, though.

I guess my memory of that tour was off since I knew I saw them and just figured they did a full US tour. Sucks you guys missed out, but I think IM knows the US in general favors the history tours and not the new tours. Wasn't the DoD tour very short too in the US? This would all make sense as to why they did the version of the FF tour which was more of a best of reunion songs (not really but their version of it).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: JayOctavarium on December 15, 2013, 05:22:53 PM
What do you mean about them not touring AMOLAD in the states?  They definitely did.  I saw the Chicago show.
Eight shows total, and 5 of them were in the Boston/New York/Penn area. Hardly a US tour by most standards, and not one by Maiden's.

We also didn't get a Final Frontier tour, but the post-reunion show referred to earlier. This was actually a big improvement, though.

I guess my memory of that tour was off since I knew I saw them and just figured they did a full US tour. Sucks you guys missed out, but I think IM knows the US in general favors the history tours and not the new tours. Wasn't the DoD tour very short too in the US? This would all make sense as to why they did the version of the FF tour which was more of a best of reunion songs (not really but their version of it).

I wouldn't call playing one song off the album a tour for the album... even though it was technically called the FF tour : /
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 15, 2013, 06:52:55 PM
What do you mean about them not touring AMOLAD in the states?  They definitely did.  I saw the Chicago show.
Eight shows total, and 5 of them were in the Boston/New York/Penn area. Hardly a US tour by most standards, and not one by Maiden's.

We also didn't get a Final Frontier tour, but the post-reunion show referred to earlier. This was actually a big improvement, though.

I guess my memory of that tour was off since I knew I saw them and just figured they did a full US tour. Sucks you guys missed out, but I think IM knows the US in general favors the history tours and not the new tours. Wasn't the DoD tour very short too in the US? This would all make sense as to why they did the version of the FF tour which was more of a best of reunion songs (not really but their version of it).
They've been pretty upfront about their opinion of American fans. They actually got blasted somewhat for calling Americans out, although as I recall a big part of their complaint was directed at the corporate mentality that goes on here with lots of the closest seats going to VIP cocksuckers. Still, at most American Maiden shows you're going to have a 50/50 mix of diehard fans who want to hear DoD and casual fans who heard about the show while driving home from work and ran out there to see them play Number and Trooper.

As for DoD, I don't think we got a tour at all. Their MO for a while has been to play a greatest hits show with an upcoming single thrown in. I know down here we got three greatest hits shows with Wildest Dreams, Different World and El Dorado thrown in respectively; all before their actual releases. Fortunately one of those shows was the "all post reunion" shows which was awesome, but people complained about that, too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 17, 2013, 05:37:25 PM
Kids these days, they sit in front of one of the most influental rock drummers and all they do is look at the damn mobile screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whIWatPSxZE

Nicko is the man!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Curious Orange on December 18, 2013, 03:43:29 AM
Seems like Maiden are trying to please everyone and ending up pleasing no one. The first leg of the FF tour hit the US prior to the release of the album, and was therefore a post-reunion best of show. The second leg onwards featured the En Vivo! setlist. While it was a great show, I'd have loved to see stuff like Benjamin Breeg stay in the setlist for the entire tour. I think Maiden get it about right, alternating a new album tour with a nostalgia tour. Will be interesting to see how the 2014 Maiden England setlist changes.

And yeah, idiots with phones at gigs. Enough already - it's enough to make me stop going to see bands live, and it's why I hate people.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 24, 2013, 01:18:37 PM
https://www.citeworld.com/consumerization/22803/iron-maiden-musicmetric

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Rather than send in the lawyers, Maiden sent itself in. The band has focused extensively on South American tours in recent years, one of which was filmed for the documentary "Flight 666." After all, fans can't download a concert or t-shirts. The result was massive sellouts. The São Paolo show alone grossed £1.58 million (US$2.58 million) alone.
That's some clever marketing by the IM camp and infact I'm not very surprised at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 26, 2013, 06:47:09 AM
https://www.citeworld.com/consumerization/22803/iron-maiden-musicmetric

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Rather than send in the lawyers, Maiden sent itself in. The band has focused extensively on South American tours in recent years, one of which was filmed for the documentary "Flight 666." After all, fans can't download a concert or t-shirts. The result was massive sellouts. The São Paolo show alone grossed £1.58 million (US$2.58 million) alone.
That's some clever marketing by the IM camp and infact I'm not very surprised at all.

Ninja'd!

I was just about to post this.
https://torrentfreak.com/iron-maiden-tracks-down-pirates-and-gives-them-concerts-131224/

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 26, 2013, 02:03:25 PM
That's pretty cool and really makes me dislike Lars and his view on pirating.  It really makes sense though, kind of how HBO's Game of Thrones gets pirated so much, but they don't mind because it leads to a lot of Blu-Ray/DVD sales and interest in the show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 26, 2013, 04:17:58 PM
That's pretty cool and really makes me dislike Lars and his view on pirating.  It really makes sense though, kind of how HBO's Game of Thrones gets pirated so much, but they don't mind because it leads to a lot of Blu-Ray/DVD sales and interest in the show.
Lars was certainly shortsighted, and he doesn't seem like the sharpest knife in the drawer, but that was before people really started to see how to work these sorts of things. I don't think it was an asshole thing to do in as much as a foolish attempt to deal with a developing situation.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 26, 2013, 06:53:09 PM
That's pretty cool and really makes me dislike Lars and his view on pirating.  It really makes sense though, kind of how HBO's Game of Thrones gets pirated so much, but they don't mind because it leads to a lot of Blu-Ray/DVD sales and interest in the show.
Lars was certainly shortsighted, and he doesn't seem like the sharpest knife in the drawer, but that was before people really started to see how to work these sorts of things. I don't think it was an asshole thing to do in as much as a foolish attempt to deal with a developing situation.

Sure in hindsight it was dumb, but considering how much money Metallica was making bad at that time, they really had very little right to complain compared to the rest of the bands who didn't make a big deal about Napster.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 26, 2013, 07:41:04 PM
Principle matters. Personally, I prefer Maiden's principled approach, but 15 years ago Lars probably (and quite stupidly) figured that was the best way to exercise theirs. Furthermore, he might well have believed himself to be sticking up for the bands that didn't have their resources. After all, how many bands could afford to alienate a big chunk of their fan base. Hell, they were already using that ability with their "artistic freedom" which alienated plenty of their fans. If they could strike an honest blow, I can see how they felt justified. Also worth noting is that by looking like such a ginormous douche he might well have prevented others from attempting to do what they did. Like I said, it was a new paradigm back then and Metallica's was one of the (thankfully) failed experiments.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on December 29, 2013, 12:54:57 PM
Would anyon agree with the opinion that With Brave New World, and ever since, Maiden's music has been a lot heavier? They have a newer, more evolved sound now. It started with Virtual X1, not as big a part. Probably due to the style of music they did with Blaze. But part of it may have been production. Sounded fuller. (btw I love Virtual x1. So many great songs. Educated Fool? Lightning strikes twice? Angel and Gambler? Got me into Maiden! Tell me what you don't like about it!)

But yea with BNW and ever since, their music has sounded heavier. I mean, 3 guitarist; it's no surprise that'll make it heavier. Since BNW they have sounded more 'metal', whereas earlier stuff sounded more 'rock' (maiden rock, of course ;)

So of course with 3 awesome guitarists, things will be heavier. But it's more then just that. The production sounds are crisper and crunchier. They're produced more like metal albums now, as opposed to rock albums. I notice the same thing happened with DTs music; with Scenes from a Memory till now till now, they're albums sound heavier and crunchier and more full. Before that, with Awake etc.....well, you see what I'm saying. Can anyone elaborate on this?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on December 29, 2013, 02:32:30 PM
There's really only one reason to hate VXI.     GOD AWFUL REPETITION!!! 

Especially during Angel and the Gambler, it's hard to believe SOMEONE didn't turn to Steve and say, "Say Arry, don't you think I could WRING YOUR FREAKIN NECK IF YOU MAKE BLAZE SING THAT LINE ONE MORE FREAKIN TIME????!!!!"

IMO, Iron Maiden's choruses started to get lazy with Somewhere In Time.   That was really the first album where you had multiple songs that only sang a single phrase 3 to 4 times (sometimes more) as the chorus.   But over time, it just got worse and worse....and it really came to a head on VXI.   I honestly cannot listen to that album just because over half that album sounds like a record skipping. 

What's amazing to me (we're blood brothers) is that (we're blood brothers) it didn't (we're blood brothers) get much better (we're blood brothers) after Bruce (we're blood brothers) came back.     


(a nod to KNH for originating the blood brothers joke)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on December 29, 2013, 03:28:52 PM
There's really only one reason to hate VXI.     GOD AWFUL REPETITION!!! 

Especially during Angel and the Gambler, it's hard to believe SOMEONE didn't turn to Steve and say, "Say Arry, don't you think I could WRING YOUR FREAKIN NECK IF YOU MAKE BLAZE SING THAT LINE ONE MORE FREAKIN TIME????!!!!"

IMO, Iron Maiden's choruses started to get lazy with Somewhere In Time.   That was really the first album where you had multiple songs that only sang a single phrase 3 to 4 times (sometimes more) as the chorus.   But over time, it just got worse and worse....and it really came to a head on VXI.   I honestly cannot listen to that album just because over half that album sounds like a record skipping.

Yup. But I don't mind repetition as long as the repeated part is good. I don't mind The Angel and the Gambler or Don't Look to the Eyes of a Stranger, weirdly enough. Or Blood Brothers.

I pretty much dislike the four latest albums. Dance of Death is the best of them, but far from flawless. Why? They seem to write lengthy songs just for the sake of them being lengthy. Usually the songs have a good riff or two, but end up in a senseless spiral of repetition. I wish they'd make an album with eight 4-6 minute songs and one epic over ten minutes.

Want me to elaborate? Brave New World's main melody is fantastic, but the chorus is utterly boring and eats up probably a third of the song. The Longest Day has really cool verses, but I don't like pre-chorus or the chorus, and those both are repeated unnecessarily many times. When the Wild Wind Blows has parts the makes me have goosebumps, but the music doesn't support the story as well as it could and is very repetitive.

Another thing I'd like to change is clean intros. It started on The X Factor, on which 9 of 11 songs (+ I Live My Way) start with clean guitar. They sort of fitted on the mood of the album, but they're getting boring. God, I wish they'd leave their comfort zone. They're kind of AC/DC of heavy metal now (nothing wrong with AC/DC, I do like their formula better than the post-Blaze Maiden albums).

But they still have written some good material. The Thin Line Between Love & Hate is excellent to my mind, I love the tranquil parts. The first three minutes of Dance of Death are arguably the best three minutes on their whole discography. The remaining song is good still, but has some terribly rushed vocal melodies. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns and Lord of Light are probably their two heaviest songs on their whole discography. And Mother of Mercy is the most fresh-sounding Maiden song since, uhmmm, The Unbeliever (maybe their most experimental song).

I'm ready for shitstorm.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on December 31, 2013, 02:40:57 AM
I'v yet to hear the new album unfortunately. I wont listen to it anywhere until i buy the actual CD.

I love Angel And The Gambler. Did i mention it was actually the song that got me into Maiden? odd, some may think. I actually like the way Maiden will repeat thing in their songs. The way in which they repeat the chorus' sometimes just have such a big almost emotional impact on me. And with Blaze the music i found had a certain emotional quality lacking in non-Blaze stuff tbh. Xfactor was so somber and dark. Such a beautiful vibe i get from the album.

And actually when i think of Blood Brother, i could very easily see Blaze doing it. A lot of BNWs songs actually i could see that with. With Blaze they did something great, but compared to everything before, there is no way it would work in a way the public would find successful. Too bad though. But i will say that Blaze is nowhere as vocally talented as Bruce, especially live. No one matches Bruce's energy. But of course with Blaze's stuff, the onstage energy wouldn't make sense...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 31, 2013, 06:13:01 AM
I am dumbfounded . IM are my favorite band but tAatG is one of the worst songs I have ever heard from any band. Glad you became of afan though.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on December 31, 2013, 07:12:21 AM
And actually when i think of Blood Brother, i could very easily see Blaze doing it. A lot of BNWs songs actually i could see that with.

Three songs (The Mercenary, Dream of Mirrors, The Nomad) from BNW were written around VXI era. There was a fourth one too.

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-guitarist-admits-band-used-leftover-ideas/
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 31, 2013, 07:34:53 AM
I think the fourth was No More Lies
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on December 31, 2013, 09:23:44 AM
I wanted to reiterate for the record that I actually really liked Blaze.   

He couldn't do the old stuff, so consequently he wasn't a great choice for Maiden.   But TXF is just an amazing album, and possibly the most overlooked and underrated album in their entire catalog.   Going from that to the dreck that was VXI is just baffling. 

But I noticed that Judas Priest (IMO) followed a nearly identical path.   New lead singer (except that in JP's case, he could at least sing the old stuff decently), put out a really solid, respectable record that everyone tends to overlook because "it's not Rob/Bruce" (Jugulator/TXF)....but it's good enough to get a following of its own.    Follow up the good album with a complete STINKER (Demolition/VXI)....everyone blames the singer even though it was the songwriting itself that was really terrible.   Use that as an excuse to re-hire old lead singer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 31, 2013, 10:20:25 AM
I agreewjth everything you say in regards to IM. TXF is a really awesome album IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on December 31, 2013, 01:51:53 PM
I'm a huge fan of Jugulator actually. Love it. Havn't heard Demolition though. Ripper was a great replacement. I think he sounds a lot like Halford. Kinda like Bon Scott and Brian Johnson. Guess they got Ripper so he could do the old stuff, and keep it sounding like Priest (like ac/dc), but they wanted to do something else musically with those albums.

Dream of Mirrors, Nomad, Mercenary. All great songs. I wonder why they wern't put of Virtual X1. And I'd believe if this was the case for No More Lies; great song, such an typical Maiden song ;) Which is good!

I heard that when Ripper joined Priest, they're popularity went downhill. I heard they went from playing giant stadiums to small clubs with Ripper. When Maiden was with Blaze, did their crowds change? Did they suffer and play smaller venues?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on December 31, 2013, 02:11:05 PM
Absolutely.   Maybe not as much in Europe, but the TXFactour was definitely playing clubs and smallish theaters in the states...whereas they had been playing arenas before.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on December 31, 2013, 03:16:18 PM
They played a club for the X Factor tour, but went back to a shed with VXI (albeit as part of a package tour). The best part of it was that once Bruce returned they continued with the smaller venues for a while, so some of us old farts got to see the modern lineup in tiny theaters.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 01, 2014, 01:06:40 PM
But i assume both Priest and Maiden are back to play big arena's?

I love BNW because it sounds and feels so glorious. Part of this is knowing it's return to asskicking, and also the fact that it kick's ass. It' has so much energy. I'm not that big of a Priest fan because I just havn't listened to very much of them other then the popular radio songs, parts of Painkiller, and Jugulator. I'm wondering, does anyone feel that way about Angel of Retribution? It's their return like BNW was for Maiden. I think of Angel of Retribution for Priest in the same way BNW is for Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 01, 2014, 01:11:56 PM
Priest were playing midsized venues; 5k or so and they weren't selling them out. Last time I saw them in a shed was part of a package deal with H&H and Motörhead (awesome show). Maiden are packing sheds in this country and stadiums elsewhere.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 02, 2014, 02:15:21 PM
When AMOLAD came out and i heard the they were playing the album entirely at their shows, i thought that was so awesome. I'd love to see that. I have no problem with then playing a new album entirely, especially if it's while on a tour supporting the album. AMOLAD is a really, really great album. I'd say it's one of if not their best albums. Seeing them play it start to finish would be amazing. I'm tired of hearing Run To The Hills and would rather see them play a new song instead.

And does anyone know if Lord of Light has anything to do with the book Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny? I wouldn't be surprised considering it's Maiden. But does anyone know?

And since i'v yet to hear Final Frontier, i have a question based on the album cover. Do any science-fiction themes have anything to do with the songs on Final Frontier?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Ruba on January 03, 2014, 02:57:03 AM
I'm tired of hearing Run To The Hills and would rather see them play a new song instead.

Me too, but instead of new songs, I'd like to hear stuff like Remember Tomorrow, Innocent Exile, Killers, 22 Acacia Acenue, To Tame a Land, The Duellists, Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), The Prophecy, The Clairvoyant...

And since i'v yet to hear Final Frontier, i have a question based on the album cover. Do any science-fiction themes have anything to do with the songs on Final Frontier?

No, I don't think so.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 03, 2014, 04:18:09 AM
TXF = Best Maiden album
Jugulator = Best Priest album

In my opinion of course!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 03, 2014, 06:38:40 AM
TXF = Best Maiden album
Jugulator = Best Priest album

 You cannot be serious.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on January 03, 2014, 06:40:29 AM
TXF = Best Maiden album
Jugulator = Best Priest album

 You cannot be serious.

Sadly, he is.   :mehlin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 03, 2014, 06:46:13 AM
 Ok, so a lame song like 02 A.M. is more significant to him than, say, Powerslave?  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on January 03, 2014, 06:49:12 AM
Ok, so a lame song like 02 A.M. is more significant to him than, say, Powerslave?  :facepalm:

That's why everyone has their own individual tastes.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on January 03, 2014, 08:17:09 AM
Ok, so a lame song like 02 A.M. is more significant to him than, say, Powerslave?  :facepalm:
He didn't say anything of the sort - where did you get that from?

Anyway, I see absolutely no problem with him liking certain albums more than others. I've never understood why anyone would be bothered or confused by that. We all have different tastes.

For example, I appear to be the only person who really likes Virtual XI. I don't find TXF very exciting though, apart from a couple of really good songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on January 03, 2014, 08:59:29 AM
While people are entitled to opinions...yeah, I can't see me saying that without being on sizable amounts of crack. TXF and Jugulator are fucking awful.  :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on January 03, 2014, 01:09:40 PM
While people are entitled to opinions...yeah, I can't see me saying that without being on sizable amounts of crack. VXI and Demolition are fucking awful.  :rollin

FTFY 

TXF and Jugulator are amazing albums.

EDIT: I'll go even a step further and say both of those albums contain a top 5 all time tracks from both bands.   The Sign of the Cross on TXF and Cathedral Spires on Jugulator.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: fibreoptix on January 03, 2014, 02:47:02 PM
Ok, so a lame song like 02 A.M. is more significant to him than, say, Powerslave?  :facepalm:

Hey, nothing wrong with a bit of 2AM. :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 03, 2014, 02:53:29 PM
TXF = Best Maiden album
Jugulator = Best Priest album

 You cannot be serious.

Deadly.

Ok, so a lame song like 02 A.M. is more significant to him than, say, Powerslave?  :facepalm:

What the fuck man?  I have never said any of the sorts.  In fact, no, Powerslave is the better song.

If you take the time and search for the Iron Maiden top 25 thread that a few of us did a while back, you would see that there is only 2 songs from the Blaze era, being from TXF.  Everything else was from Bruce.  What I am saying is, Bruce has done more classic and entertaining songs, but from an album point of view, TXF feels the most consistent, honest, and perfect collection of songs from the band.  There is no low point for me, where as every other album has a point or two where the quality dips.  TXF maintains an epic level from start to finish.  The other album that comes close is Powerslave.  TXF is my number one album of all time, and Powerslave was I think number four.

So please, don't assume any of my opinions and think before you post.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 03, 2014, 02:54:52 PM
While people are entitled to opinions...yeah, I can't see me saying that without being on sizable amounts of crack. TXF and Jugulator are fucking awful.  :rollin

No, they are not awful, in your opinion they are awful.  IMO, they are brilliant.

/discussion
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 03, 2014, 03:51:34 PM
Can we all just agree that Smells Like Teen Spirit is the greatest song of all time and has influenced both Iron Maiden and Judas Priest?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 04, 2014, 02:45:23 AM
 I just can´t see how a chorus like "Fortunes of WOOOOR...fortunes of WOOOR...fortunes of WOOOR...no pain anymore. Fortunes of WOOOOOOOOOR" keeps up the classic level you mentioned. For me there are two or three songs maximum in The X Factor that are on par with what the band has made with Bruce or Paul: Sign of the Cross, Man on the Edge and maybe Lord of the Flies. But like you said, it´s a matter of opinion.

 I think it makes a difference if you knew the band before the 90´s...if that´s the case, there´s a harder chance that you´ll find the Blaze era at least half decent.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on January 04, 2014, 09:55:30 AM
While people are entitled to opinions...yeah, I can't see me saying that without being on sizable amounts of crack. TXF and Jugulator are fucking awful.  :rollin

No, they are not awful, in your opinion they are awful.  IMO, they are brilliant.

/discussion

I said that I couldn't see myself saying that without being on crack because I think they're awful personally, nor can I understand someone listening to every album by Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and saying those are their two best albums. And everytime you mention it and someone says "say what?", you act like your opinion IS more important.  You can't tell me because you think they're brilliant my opinion is less valid, which is what you just did.

You like em, I think they suck and can't see how someone would think they're better than Powerslave or Screaming For Vengeance. Both opinions are valid.

/discussion.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on January 04, 2014, 09:56:38 AM
I just can´t see how a chorus like "Fortunes of WOOOOR...fortunes of WOOOR...fortunes of WOOOR...no pain anymore. Fortunes of WOOOOOOOOOR" keeps up the classic level you mentioned. For me there are two or three songs maximum in The X Factor that are on par with what the band has made with Bruce or Paul: Sign of the Cross, Man on the Edge and maybe Lord of the Flies. But like you said, it´s a matter of opinion.

 I think it makes a difference if you knew the band before the 90´s...if that´s the case, there´s a harder chance that you´ll find the Blaze era at least half decent.

I don't think you wanna go there.   Because I could easily list a dozen or more Bruce era songs with VERY similar (and even worse) choruses.   The aforementioned Blood Brothers leaps immediately to mind....but there are many many more.

I still like newer Maiden....but the choruses are the #1 reason that I will never like the new stuff as well as the old material.      There is not a single song on Powerslave (with the possible exception of Back in the Villiage) that doesn't have some sort of variation in the chorus.   

If Aces High were written by the Maiden of today, Bruce wouldn't be singing the "Run, live to fly, fly to live" parts.   He would just sing Aces High over and over and over and over and over again. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 04, 2014, 10:40:50 AM
I see your point, jammindude. And yeah, what´s the deal with all the repeated choruses anyway? One that particularl bugs me is "I Only Dream in black and white...I only dream cause I´m alive" x 1000...the one down side of an otherwise great song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 04, 2014, 12:44:21 PM
I see your point, jammindude. And yeah, what´s the deal with all the repeated choruses anyway? One that particularl bugs me is "I Only Dream in black and white...I only dream cause I´m alive" x 1000...the one down side of an otherwise great song.

I like that chorus a lot.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on January 04, 2014, 02:40:34 PM
I still like newer Maiden....but the choruses are the #1 reason that I will never like the new stuff as well as the old material.      There is not a single song on Powerslave (with the possible exception of Back in the Villiage) that doesn't have some sort of variation in the chorus.   

If Aces High were written by the Maiden of today, Bruce wouldn't be singing the "Run, live to fly, fly to live" parts.   He would just sing Aces High over and over and over and over and over again.

Ok, maybe songs like Blood Brothers, The Wicker Man, Brave New World rely too much on repeating themselves over and over again in the chorus.

For me, in Starblind, Bruce said an awful mouthful in the chorus.  Hell, he said a mouthful in the whole song, itself.  Maybe, that's why they did not play it in the Final Frontier tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on January 04, 2014, 04:20:59 PM
I've heard some people didn't like Satellite 15....I thought it was one of the most original things IM had done since TXF.    It's almost a disappointment when the title track kicks in.   :-\   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on January 05, 2014, 12:14:44 AM
Ok, so a lame song like 02 A.M. is more significant to him than, say, Powerslave?  :facepalm:
He didn't say anything of the sort - where did you get that from?

Anyway, I see absolutely no problem with him liking certain albums more than others. I've never understood why anyone would be bothered or confused by that. We all have different tastes.

For example, I appear to be the only person who really likes Virtual XI. I don't find TXF very exciting though, apart from a couple of really good songs.

I like TXF and Virtual XI, don't think they're so terrible as people say...Also, i prefer them over NPftD and FotD.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2014, 03:16:19 AM
While people are entitled to opinions...yeah, I can't see me saying that without being on sizable amounts of crack. TXF and Jugulator are fucking awful.  :rollin

No, they are not awful, in your opinion they are awful.  IMO, they are brilliant.

/discussion

I said that I couldn't see myself saying that without being on crack because I think they're awful personally, nor can I understand someone listening to every album by Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and saying those are their two best albums. And everytime you mention it and someone says "say what?", you act like your opinion IS more important.  You can't tell me because you think they're brilliant my opinion is less valid, which is what you just did.

You like em, I think they suck and can't see how someone would think they're better than Powerslave or Screaming For Vengeance. Both opinions are valid.

/discussion.

Bullshit.  I have never acted like that, and value everyone's opinions equally.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2014, 03:21:38 AM
I just can´t see how a chorus like "Fortunes of WOOOOR...fortunes of WOOOR...fortunes of WOOOR...no pain anymore. Fortunes of WOOOOOOOOOR" keeps up the classic level you mentioned. For me there are two or three songs maximum in The X Factor that are on par with what the band has made with Bruce or Paul: Sign of the Cross, Man on the Edge and maybe Lord of the Flies. But like you said, it´s a matter of opinion.

 I think it makes a difference if you knew the band before the 90´s...if that´s the case, there´s a harder chance that you´ll find the Blaze era at least half decent.

I don't think you wanna go there.   Because I could easily list a dozen or more Bruce era songs with VERY similar (and even worse) choruses.   The aforementioned Blood Brothers leaps immediately to mind....but there are many many more.

I still like newer Maiden....but the choruses are the #1 reason that I will never like the new stuff as well as the old material.      There is not a single song on Powerslave (with the possible exception of Back in the Villiage) that doesn't have some sort of variation in the chorus.   

If Aces High were written by the Maiden of today, Bruce wouldn't be singing the "Run, live to fly, fly to live" parts.   He would just sing Aces High over and over and over and over and over again.

Well said, especially the bolded part, you're spot on.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 05, 2014, 03:36:08 AM
I've heard some people didn't like Satellite 15....I thought it was one of the most original things IM had done since TXF.    It's almost a disappointment when the title track kicks in.  :-\
Hi! I'm one of those people.  :biggrin:

IMO it's one of their worst intros they have done live.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 05, 2014, 03:41:45 AM
I appreciated the originality of it, and thought it was a ballsy thing to do, but all in all, I'm not a huge fan of it either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on January 05, 2014, 05:35:17 AM
Maiden's typical formula does involve those repeated chorus', that are almost without exception, annoying as shit.  Thankfully, the music and the verses compensate enough for me to tolerate the chorus'.  To be fair, classic-era Maiden has its fair share of this as well - Children of the Damned, Seventh Son, Caught Somewhere in Time, Heaven Can Wait ...  It really started getting bad with SiT and SS0aSS.  Now they can't write any differently... it's pretty much their signature.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 05, 2014, 09:09:24 AM
Their choruses have gotten better since DoD. Granted they're usually not mind-blowingly awesome or anything, but they seem to have toned down some of the mindless repetition.

There's nothing near as bad as Fortunes of War, Angel and the Gambler, Blood Brothers or No More Lies on TFF and AMoLaD, IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on January 05, 2014, 10:50:16 AM
Maiden's typical formula does involve those repeated chorus', that are almost without exception, annoying as shit.  Thankfully, the music and the verses compensate enough for me to tolerate the chorus'.  To be fair, classic-era Maiden has its fair share of this as well - Children of the Damned, Seventh Son, Caught Somewhere in Time, Heaven Can Wait ...  It really started getting bad with SiT and SS0aSS.  Now they can't write any differently... it's pretty much their signature.

Children of the Damned I'll give you.   But when I say "classic era" (and I know some people will disagree), I'm speaking of S/T thru Powerslave.     If there was a song like Children of the Damned, it was the lone example on the album.    With Somewhere In Time, there was suddenly 3 songs like that....and then it just seemed to get worse after that moving forward.

It just feels like lazy chorus writing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 05, 2014, 10:53:03 AM
Their choruses have gotten better since DoD. Granted they're usually not mind-blowingly awesome or anything, but they seem to have toned down some of the mindless repetition.

There's nothing near as bad as Fortunes of War, Angel and the Gambler, Blood Brothers or No More Lies on TFF and AMoLaD, IMO.

What makes Blood Brothers any different than the other songs on the album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 05, 2014, 11:08:20 AM
Their choruses have gotten better since DoD. Granted they're usually not mind-blowingly awesome or anything, but they seem to have toned down some of the mindless repetition.

There's nothing near as bad as Fortunes of War, Angel and the Gambler, Blood Brothers or No More Lies on TFF and AMoLaD, IMO.

What makes Blood Brothers any different than the other songs on the album?
Because it's the go to example for mindless, repetitive choruses. There are other songs that are just as bad, it was just the one I chose to single out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 05, 2014, 11:19:40 AM
Maiden's typical formula does involve those repeated chorus', that are almost without exception, annoying as shit.  Thankfully, the music and the verses compensate enough for me to tolerate the chorus'.  To be fair, classic-era Maiden has its fair share of this as well - Children of the Damned, Seventh Son, Caught Somewhere in Time, Heaven Can Wait ...  It really started getting bad with SiT and SS0aSS.  Now they can't write any differently... it's pretty much their signature.

Children of the Damned I'll give you.   But when I say "classic era" (and I know some people will disagree), I'm speaking of S/T thru Powerslave.     If there was a song like Children of the Damned, it was the lone example on the album.    With Somewhere In Time, there was suddenly 3 songs like that....and then it just seemed to get worse after that moving forward.

It just feels like lazy chorus writing.
I never thought it was laziness. I believe Arry just loves anthems, and repetitive choruses are the easiest way to get 18k people singing along. That's why we're subjected to Fear of the Dark every damn time they play (even on the legacy tours).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on January 05, 2014, 11:29:59 AM
But even Fear of the Dark has variance to the chorus!   "I have a constant fear that something's always near."  Gives it at least a BIT of change up.

I'm just glad they don't sing it..

"Fear of the dark
Fear of the daaaark
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark, fear of the dark....."

Because there are many IM songs that are THAT bad.

And you don't have to sing the title over and over again to have an anthem.     Even if you just have two or three lines instead of just one...people will sing along.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 05, 2014, 12:29:26 PM
I understand that the songs are all very simple and maybe "boring" with regards to the chorus but every song listed in these posts is awesome IMO so the whole idea of IM write bad songs or they just aren't good is complete doo too. Other than the angle and the gambler. That songs suffers from many things besides a repetitive chorus.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 05, 2014, 12:40:44 PM
Sometimes Lightning

STRIKES TWICE

Sometimes Lightning

STRIKES TWICE

Sometimes Lightning

STRIKES TWICE

Sometimes Lightning

STRIKES TWICE


SiT and SSOASS's repetitive choruses weren't as annoying as the newer stuff. BNW is especially repetitive, but still not as annoying as anything after, or the 90s with Blaze.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on January 05, 2014, 12:46:00 PM
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on January 05, 2014, 12:56:22 PM
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger
Don't look to, don't look to, don't look to the eyes of a stranger

..don't look to, don't look to, don't look to, don't look to....

(lather, rinse, repeat.....a thousand times!!!)

That song is the perfect example.   I love the song, I honestly REALLY think that is a fantastic song.   But by the time they repeat that for the hundredth time, I want to smash my stereo.   

AC/DC has more variation to their choruses than some Iron Maiden songs do.   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 05, 2014, 02:48:17 PM
And you don't have to sing the title over and over again to have an anthem.     Even if you just have two or three lines instead of just one...people will sing along.
The thing is, sometimes there is absolutely no need to add another line or two - the very few words strike you and can sound more than enough for some people. Seventh son of a seventh son and The Final frontier would be the perfect examples for me, I can't get enough of these choruses, and I honestly feel like they would be ruined if they had a couple more different lines in them just for the sake of being more complicated.

Sometimes Lightning

STRIKES TWICE
Which song is this?  ;)

There are only a couple of songs where repeated choruses do nothing for me, and the first two songs that come to mind are No more lies and Don't look to the eyes of the stranger, especially the former.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 05, 2014, 02:51:42 PM
Oh well I haven't heard it in ages so I'm surprised I knew that much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on January 05, 2014, 03:02:06 PM
Oh well I haven't heard it in ages so I'm surprised I knew that much.
You should probably fix that.  ;)  :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on January 05, 2014, 03:21:56 PM
No thanks. The only reason I have the album (and I unfortunately bought it twice because of this) is to complete the Eddie face on the remastered albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 05, 2014, 03:33:47 PM
No thanks. The only reason I have the album (and I unfortunately bought it twice because of this) is to complete the Eddie face on the remastered albums.

Oh yeah, that was pretty kewl. 

To be honest, the only problem I have with VXI is Angel and the Gambler.  If they had used the single edit, and MAYBE got rid of Don't Look to the Eyes of a Stranger you'd have another pretty strong album in the same vein as X Factor. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 06, 2014, 01:21:19 AM
I am also one who is a big fan of Virtual X1. I love X Factor, it has a great atmosphere throughout. So sombre and dark, Blaze fit perfectly with those songs. I see why they chose him, because with Bruce they couldn't, or at least wouldn't, write such different new things. And Virtual X1 had much more catchier songs imo. I like all songs on it.

So how do people here stand on the whole Priest vs Maiden thing? Whose better ? ;)
They say Priest started the whole twin guitarist thing, i don't see how that's true. But Maiden created the guitar trio setup haha!
I like Maiden, because they have more metal albums. By this i mean, it seems like a lot of Priest songs and earlier albums seem more Rock orientated. Obviously heavy rock, but more commercial with more of a groove that makes them sounds more rock, less metal. But that may just be the really popular songs. Of course Painkiller was killer and definately metal, some say power metal. I don't listen to that much priest, but Painkiller seems a lot different from what they were doing before. How does Painkiller compare in sounds to what was before, and AoR and Nostradamus?

 
They're histories are quite similar too. I don't think i need to explain why. And i actually love the Ripper albums a lot. People are dumb. Jugulator actually kinda sounds like a pretty natural progression from Painkiller.
But at the present moment, Maiden seem to actually be the more popular band. I see Maiden gaining popularity where i live, whereas people seem to only mention Priest nostalgically.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jammindude on January 06, 2014, 01:19:19 PM
I think part of that is that Priest is older....KK is gone, they talk more of retirement.    They just have a feel more like they are...done.

Iron Maiden are about 4-5 years younger (except Janick and Nicko  :lol )...but even so, they just ACT YOUNGER, and they still write like they are out to prove something. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 06, 2014, 01:45:11 PM

Iron Maiden are about 4-5 years younger (except Janick and Nicko  :lol )...but even so, they just ACT YOUNGER, and they still write like they are out to prove something.

Yes they do, and that's what makes this reunion run impressive. I'd like a bit more material, but what they have recorded has been top notch.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 06, 2014, 01:45:58 PM
I really hope they get into work on a new album this year.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 06, 2014, 03:16:21 PM
I really hope they get into work on a new album this year.
Amen, Brother.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 06, 2014, 11:30:00 PM
Dude, they've done how many? 4 albums since the reunion! That's pretty amazing. I'm impressed, since Bruce came back they have written what is IMHO their best material. AMOLAD was just so great. It felt so Iron Maiden-ish, and that's a great thing. It felt like something they would write, like you expected it, yet also fresh and like a natural progression for them. I also think it's cool how AMOLAD has a much more raw feeling then DoD and BNW. Like the songs could have been polished to sound like something off DoD, but instead recorded live while the material was still fresh. DoD sounded at times like BNW part 2, which is not a great idea since BNW is a masterpiece. But i still love it. AMOLAD was just something you knew Maiden had in them but never let out. Lord of Light is such a great song. Even though it's not, i like to imagine that it's based on the novel of the same name by Roger Zelazny ;p that makes it so much cooler!!! I recommend that book to you guys actually. It's a very unique novel. Zelazny's masterpiece for sure ;)

I have been listening a bit to Final Frontier the last couple days, and I'm afraid to say I'm a little disappointed. I guess what I'm saying goes against what I just said above ;p but whatever. I haven't given the album enough time of course, and i'v yet to play all the songs from start to finish, together. But it isn't giving me the feeling the previous 3 gave me early on. The first song/s Satellite 15 i believe sounds rather tired and uninspired I must say. It also seems to have the same raw production sound as AMOLAD, but i can't say that's a plus since i love BNWs crispness a lot, probably more actually. But considering it's Maiden, it will probably grow on me and my opinion in a few weeks will probably be a lot different. I bet a lot of people were worried when they announced the album title! But those definately have a least a couple more albums in them. In fact, i bet they will never officially disband. They may slow down i would not be surprised, and i would totally respect that decision. They deserve any rest they take. But maybe like Pink Floyd they'll never officially call it quits. (or was it Zeppelin?)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2014, 06:22:17 PM
I agree with you on FF NotePad, I never got anything out of it.  Save for maybe Starblind? The rest of it just bores me.  I think reunion albums go BNW > AMOLAD > DOD>>>>>FF
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on January 08, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
I think The Final Frontier is their best album BY FAR.  I know I've said that already, but it is buried somewhere back in the previous pages, so...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2014, 06:38:07 PM
I think The Final Frontier is their best album BY FAR.  I know I've said that already, but it is buried somewhere back in the previous pages, so...

Considering your favourite Megadeth album is Risk, I'm not surprised at this controversial opinion.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on January 08, 2014, 06:54:10 PM
Funny.  ::)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2014, 07:10:35 PM
 ;D

Each to his own.  I really wanted to like Final Frontier, its just nowhere near as good as any of the other reunion albums, and the sci-fi theme is just the cheesiest shit...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on January 08, 2014, 07:12:36 PM
If by "nowhere near as good as any of the other reunion albums" you mean "vastly superior to anything in their entire catalog," I wholeheartedly agree.  Now go listen to Risk, silly boy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 08, 2014, 07:13:38 PM
Risk is good.

FF grew on me a lot of the last couple of years.  The production kills it, but as time goes by I find myself going back to it a lot.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2014, 07:23:35 PM
Risk IS a good album, its just the worst Megadeth album. 

FF might just be the worst Maiden album after VXI. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 08, 2014, 07:26:31 PM
DOD gets the prize for worst reunion album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 08, 2014, 08:55:37 PM
I would say it had a stronger tracklisting than FF.  Paschendale and Montsegur alone are better than anything on FF.  Even the 'weaker' songs on DOD are still quite good, and Journeyman is brilliant even if just for the fact that it was something completely new for Maiden.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 08, 2014, 10:31:56 PM
DoD is half brilliance and half utter shit. It is probably one of the most wildly inconsistent Maiden albums, IMO.

AMoLaD is my favorite reunion album, but TFF comes in second. I didn't like it that much at first, but it really grew on me over time. The production really is the worst part about it and it is easily the worst sounding reunion album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 08, 2014, 10:45:20 PM
;D

Each to his own.  I really wanted to like Final Frontier, its just nowhere near as good as any of the other reunion albums, and the sci-fi theme is just the cheesiest shit...

Yea, there is definitely a science-fiction theme running though a lot of the song. And of course it's in the cover too. I think it's kinda cool, and it's not overly obvious either, but a lot of the lyrics have element of SF to it. I usually hate fantasy based metal and shit like that. I'v always said Blind Guardian has an awesome sound, but i can't get too into it due to the fantasy themes. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Curious Orange on January 09, 2014, 06:05:16 AM
DoD is half brilliance and half utter shit.

Agreed. For me it's AMOL&D=BNW>TFF>DOD
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 09, 2014, 06:11:21 AM
Brave New World
Dance Of Death
A Matter Of Life And Death
The Final Frontier
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2014, 08:27:27 AM
Brave New World
The Final Frontier
A Matter Of Life And Death
The Final Frontier

Wow, you like The Final Frontier that much!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 09, 2014, 08:28:03 AM
Haha oops, fix'd ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 09, 2014, 08:33:37 AM
I think The Final Frontier is their best album BY FAR.  I know I've said that already, but it is buried somewhere back in the previous pages, so...
Did you ever get around to listening to the Dianno material? I know you were blowing off the non-Bruce stuff at first. I listened to Killers working in the shop yesterday and I still maintain it's their best overall album (and I'm not the only one here who thinks that).

Anyhoo, TFF is the bottom of the reunion era stuff, by a considerable margin. In fact, it might be my least favorite Maiden album overall. Strange since AMoLaD is among my very favorites; huge drop off there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on January 09, 2014, 08:37:15 AM
Couldn't disagree more. I think TFF would be at the top of the reunion stuff for me, too. And, the reunion stuff is by-and-large ahead of the classic stuff for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on January 09, 2014, 08:40:32 AM
Did you ever get around to listening to the Dianno material? 

Yeah, I picked Killers up awhile back.  Wasn't my cup of tea. 

I have all of the Bruce-era albums except for No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark, and I feel like I'm about good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2014, 08:50:09 AM
Couldn't disagree more. I think TFF would be at the top of the reunion stuff for me, too. And, the reunion stuff is by-and-large ahead of the classic stuff for me.

I with you on TFF, Perp, and I have also thought the same about the Reunion era vs. the Classic era. It's pretty controversial, but it might also be correct.

I feel like each Reunion album has built upon the previous. But you know what, they are all excellent.

I have all of the Bruce-era albums except for No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark, and I feel like I'm about good.

Bosk, I really feel that you would love at least HALF of Fear Of The Dark. It was their first album in the CD age and they filled it up with...filler ;D But if they widdled it down to an LP time length, it would be actually quite good, only if they cut the right songs.

If Fear Of The Dark had THIS tracklisting:

Side A:
Be Quick Or Be Dead
Afraid To Shoot Strangers
Fear Is The Key (sorry I love this song! Holy Ian Gillan, Batman!)
Wasting Love

Side B:
The Fugitive
Childhood's End
Judas My Guide
Fear Of The Dark

That's about 44/45 minutes of solid goodness!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 09, 2014, 09:02:16 AM
Did you ever get around to listening to the Dianno material? 

Yeah, I picked Killers up awhile back.  Wasn't my cup of tea. 
That's too bad. I greatly prefer Bruce to Dianno, but I think the material from Killers is outstanding. Hell, the guitar solos from Prodigal Son alone make it better than half their later output.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on January 09, 2014, 09:06:49 AM
Bosk, I really feel that you would love at least HALF of Fear Of The Dark. It was their first album in the CD age and they filled it up with...filler ;D But if they widdled it down to an LP time length, it would be actually quite good, only if they cut the right songs.

I don't doubt you.  And I likely will pick it up at some point.  But for the time being, I just don't feel any desire to.  Keep in mind that I picked up 10 studio albums, one live CD, and two live DVD's of theirs in a span of about 8 months.  Not to mention all the other great music that came out from other bands toward the end of 2013.  I don't feel like I've even been able to fully digest what I already have.  No need to get anything new just yet.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Perpetual Change on January 09, 2014, 09:09:42 AM
Did you ever get around to listening to the Dianno material? 

Yeah, I picked Killers up awhile back.  Wasn't my cup of tea. 
That's too bad. I greatly prefer Bruce to Dianno, but I think the material from Killers is outstanding. Hell, the guitar solos from Prodigal Son alone make it better than half their later output.
Some of the live videos from that era are amazing. Maiden were playing everything at double speed, it feels like.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 09, 2014, 09:10:50 AM
I'm one of the few that thinks their 80s stuff is above and beyond the reunion albums. I don't know why their recent albums hasn't convinced me, they are solid but not much than that.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 09, 2014, 09:16:45 AM
Add me to the list of people who found TFF underwhelming.

AMoLaD
BNW
DoD
TFF
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on January 09, 2014, 09:57:20 AM
Rank the reunion albums?

Brave New World
Brave New World
Brave New World
Brave New World

 :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 09, 2014, 10:37:04 AM
Bosk, I really feel that you would love at least HALF of Fear Of The Dark. It was their first album in the CD age and they filled it up with...filler ;D But if they widdled it down to an LP time length, it would be actually quite good, only if they cut the right songs.

I don't doubt you.  And I likely will pick it up at some point.  But for the time being, I just don't feel any desire to.  Keep in mind that I picked up 10 studio albums, one live CD, and two live DVD's of theirs in a span of about 8 months.  Not to mention all the other great music that came out from other bands toward the end of 2013.  I don't feel like I've even been able to fully digest what I already have.  No need to get anything new just yet.
Get it used! ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on January 09, 2014, 10:40:25 AM
:lol  I probably will.  That's how I have gotten a lot of the Maiden disks I have.  I saw used copies of both of those not long ago, but they were still about $9, which is a bit pricey for a used single disk album.  Depending on demand and the condition of the case, that same place has used CDs as low as $2, so I'm not paying $9 for an album I don't have a strong desire for.  But you can bet that if I find $5 or $6 copies, I'll probably snatch them up.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 09, 2014, 04:12:23 PM
Did you ever get around to listening to the Dianno material? 

Yeah, I picked Killers up awhile back.  Wasn't my cup of tea. 
That's too bad. I greatly prefer Bruce to Dianno, but I think the material from Killers is outstanding. Hell, the guitar solos from Prodigal Son alone make it better than half their later output.

El Barto the wise.  Killers is a WILDLY underrated album in most circles.  Even Di'anno says is 'not even a patch on' the S/T but its awfully hard to fault Killers.  Even the weaker stuff like Purgatory still have awesome elements that you never see in Reunion era Maiden.  The 90 degree tempo change in Genghis Khan??? Forget about it!!!!!  Clive's drumming is impeccable, Steves bass tone has more midrange growl than on any other album, H is on POINT as ever and Davey wasn't yet into his 'play legato really fast' phase and was still quite Hendrix-y with his playing.  Killers is great.
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Post by: Ultimetalhead on January 09, 2014, 04:36:46 PM
Killers is awesome. The first three tracks and the title track are the highlights for me.
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Post by: Cool Chris on January 09, 2014, 04:41:48 PM
I rank Killers toward the bottom of my IM list, and put the debut in my top 5, my top 3 if I am feeling generous.

AMoLaD is by far my favorite reunion album. DoD has high highs, and low lows. BNW is middle of the pack. And I just can't really get in to TFF much.
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Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 09, 2014, 06:09:16 PM
I rank Killers toward the bottom of my IM list, and put the debut in my top 5, my top 3 if I am feeling generous.

AMoLaD is by far my favorite reunion album. DoD has high highs, and low lows. BNW is middle of the pack. And I just can't really get in to TFF much.

Thats a great way of putting it.  I totally agree with that.
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Post by: NotePad on January 09, 2014, 11:07:18 PM
BNW is the best, then AMOLAD.

I don't get how so many fans hate the Blaze stuff so much. It was kind of a precursor to what they would later do, in particular AMOLAD. By this i mean long and epic songs. I just don't see why so many hate it sooooooo much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 10, 2014, 02:27:50 AM
Its generally held in pretty good esteem, at least by most people here.  The X Factor is one of their best.
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Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 10, 2014, 04:47:05 AM
I hate anything from the Blaze era for the simple fact that he couldn´t sing to save his life. He sound out of tune even in studio songs sometimes!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 10, 2014, 04:51:27 AM
I hate anything from the Blaze era for the simple fact that he couldn´t sing to save his life. He sound out of tune even in studio songs sometimes!!!

The X Factor had very raw performances.  But Blaze can sing just fine.  Check out his solo stuff for further proof.
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Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 10, 2014, 04:57:15 AM
I agree. HE´s much more comfortable with his solo stuff. I was actually not angry at him for joining Maiden, but could not understand what was Steve Harris´ rationale for choosing him to replace Bruce. I mean, it´s ok to want something different, but then why wouldn´t they change the old songs and write proper new ones to fit his voice?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 10, 2014, 05:07:26 AM
I agree. HE´s much more comfortable with his solo stuff. I was actually not angry at him for joining Maiden, but could not understand what was Steve Harris´ rationale for choosing him to replace Bruce. I mean, it´s ok to want something different, but then why wouldn´t they change the old songs and write proper new ones to fit his voice?

The songs he did weren't too bad for his voice.  They weren't perfect like his solo material, but IMO they were more than acceptable.  Having Blaze sing the old songs in standard tuning was just cruel.  They did try and pick different songs that fitted his voice more, like Clairvoyant, Evil That Men Do and Heaven Can Wait, but all in all, they should have detuned at least a whole step.  Yes, it would have changed the sound dramatically, but fuck, the singer might have had a chance then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 10, 2014, 05:30:17 AM
Blaze is a perfectly fine singer in his own. I think the x factor suffers from bad production that ended up making blaze sound worse. His solo stuff is great so that's proof enough that he is capable.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 10, 2014, 06:03:46 AM
Blaze is a perfectly fine singer in his own. I think the x factor suffers from bad production that ended up making blaze sound worse. His solo stuff is great so that's proof enough that he is capable.

I always dug the rawness of the X Factor's production.  Plus Nicko's toms sound amazeaballs. 
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Post by: bosk1 on January 10, 2014, 07:46:42 AM
Well, I was not a Maiden fan at all until this year, so I definitely didn't have any extreme anti-Blaze or pro-Bruce bias going on.  All I can say is I just don't like his voice from anything I have heard.  If you like it, great.  But it's definitely not for everyone.  That said, the couple of Blaze-era tunes that I have heard performed live with Bruce have sounded great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nel on January 10, 2014, 10:28:25 AM
That said, the couple of Blaze-era tunes that I have heard performed live with Bruce have sounded great.

 :metal The Rock In Rio version of Sign Of The Cross is my favorite song by them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on January 10, 2014, 10:40:48 AM
That said, the couple of Blaze-era tunes that I have heard performed live with Bruce have sounded great.

 :metal The Rock In Rio version of Sign Of The Cross is my favorite song by them.

I like it a lot, too.  The live version of The Clansman is also top 10, possibly top 5, for me (EDIT:  #8 in my top 25 ranking I did a little while back:  https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36365.msg1592859#msg1592859).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 10, 2014, 03:50:46 PM
Nothing will beat the studio version of SOTC IMO.  Bruce's live version is great though.  More Blaze songs need to come out on tour.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 10, 2014, 04:54:57 PM
Bruce's SOTC and Clansman are excellent, but I prefer Blaze's Lord of the Flies, Man on the Edge, and Futureal over Bruce.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 10, 2014, 08:24:09 PM
Blaze is a perfectly fine singer in his own. I think the x factor suffers from bad production that ended up making blaze sound worse. His solo stuff is great so that's proof enough that he is capable.

I always dug the rawness of the X Factor's production.  Plus Nicko's toms sound amazeaballs.
The production is one of the reasons I don't care for TXF. Everything just sounds really thin and weak.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 11, 2014, 12:55:17 AM
Sign of The Cross is a really great song. I love the feeling and somberness of it.

I used to be a huge fan of Blaze's band he formed after Maiden. They were BLAZE. I was in love with every song on Silicon Messiah. And Tenth Dimension was just as solid. I have Blood&Belief, but I don't like it nearly as much as the previous 2. I'm disappointed that he dropped the bandname "BLAZE", because it sounded like it was band. Now it's just called Blaze Bailey. But i guess it was a fair move, as there are no more original musicians left in his band apart from himself.

Silicon Messiah was just soooo fuckin good.   
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on January 11, 2014, 12:00:38 PM
I agree.  Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension are absolutely amazing.  I thought his releases after that have been a bit of a step down.
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Post by: cramx3 on January 11, 2014, 12:05:29 PM
I agree.  Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension are absolutely amazing.  I thought his releases after that have been a bit of a step down.

Agree. His live album is pretty good too.
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Post by: NotePad on January 11, 2014, 10:40:26 PM
I agree.  Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension are absolutely amazing.  I thought his releases after that have been a bit of a step down.

Yea, definately. If I'm correct, the Silicon Messiah/10th Dimension band member started leaveing after 10thDimension. Blood & Belief lacks variety. It's very heavy, and very dark. Blaze lays his heart out on that record, very deep lyrics. But the music lacks an original sound or feeling, whereas the previous 2 did not lack that.

I was a huge fan of BLAZE around the time of Silicon Messiah and 10th dimension. I just couldn't get his records anywhere! I was young and didn't have a credit card to order online, and couldn't ask a family member since this was when online purchasing was still a stranger to my family :sadpanda: Of course by the time i found B&B in a store and bought it, i was already out of this BLAZE phase. Bought it anyways but didn't listen to it really until recently. I hear one of his newer records is really good though. Is it Promise & Terror, if that's even the title? Not sure, but one of the more recent 'Blaze Bayley' releases is apparently one of his best.

From what i'v seen of him recently, goddamn does he look bad. Very out of shape. The years have not been good to him. Well, in looks. But who am i to say....well, i am a very sexy man....
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 12, 2014, 03:23:09 AM
The first 3 Blaze records are phenominal.  Unfortunately, the excellent musicians that he was working with one by one dropped out.  The guitar duo of Steve Wray and John Slater was special and Jeff Singer and Rob Naylor on the rhythm section sealed the deal.  I'm guessing money was the issue for the members dropping out, as he dropped his entire next band due to the increasing costs and opted to get nowbody's who would play for peanuts. 

A shame that his live band performances have suffered.  The Alive in Poland DVD is dreadful and I could get up and play with the band better without knowing the songs.  The Man Who Would Not Die though, could be my fav Blaze record.  Amazing songs with raw emotion, power and seriously heavy as fuck.  Check it out if you haven't.  Promise and Terror was close behind with again a dark atmosphere, heavy and very fast.  The last one was okay but was the weakest Blaze album by far.  The production hurt it as I quite liked the rawness of the songs on there. 

The new compilation is neat too, I enjoyed that and it was a great collection of Blaze tracks with linear notes about the songs from the man himself.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on January 12, 2014, 07:30:48 AM
I have the Alive in Poland DVD and can agree to what you say. The performance is really bad specifically the drumming. I also think Blaze must have been drunk or on some drugs because he acts really crazy on stage and says a lot of crazy stuff. Its actually pretty amazing. His other DvD, he acts much more normal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: rickhawk80 on January 12, 2014, 10:00:07 AM
Add me to the list of people who found TFF underwhelming.
Same here.  The only Maiden album I bought that I thereafter traded in at a used CD store.  Just really didn't do it for me. :tdwn
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 13, 2014, 03:48:29 AM
This is both funny as hell and fucking incredible at the same time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IyhtPOyEx0o
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Post by: Mladen on January 13, 2014, 03:58:31 AM
My God, the chord progression that Thomas pulls off at the beginning of every verse gives me chills. This was just wonderful.
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Post by: wolfking on January 13, 2014, 04:00:02 AM
Yeah, that was the highlight for me too.  Blaze sounds strong too.
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Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 13, 2014, 06:26:16 AM
Oh thats that Nylon Maiden guy!  I laughed when I first saw one of his videos but his playing is incredible!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: kirksnosehair on January 13, 2014, 10:07:34 AM
Blaze with his own band is pretty killer.  Blaze in Iron Maiden just wasn't a good fit.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 13, 2014, 01:26:13 PM
There's some acoustic thing Blaze is doing with a popular guitarist. Not sure if it's a series of shows or an album or whatever.

There's something I'v been wondering that i thought while listening to Maiden the other day. It's cool to pay attention to the guitar parts, since there are 3 guitarists. I love the sound they've had ever since they had a trio.

My question has to do with bands that only have one guitarist, and one bassist. Like Dream Theater. I know they're highly technical. Sometimes when i listen to petrucci playing on a song, i can hear him riffing, or playing a solo. A lot of times though, while he's doing a solo or whatever, it still sounds like there's guitar playing behind it. It's sounds to full, like there's another rhythm guitarist playing. Seems like it's more then just bass. Distorted bass? idk about playing or anything so maybe this is a dumb question.

Or Tool. If i listen specifically to Adam Jones' parts, often it sounds like there another guitarist underneath. I hear this a lot with bands with one guitarist. I know with Nevermore Jeff Loomis wrote and played the 2 guitar tracks on each song, then hired another guitarist to tour with them. But Dream Theater, Tool, other bands like these, they don't do that. They only have one guitarist. Masterplan is another band i notice this with.

Can someone explain this to me? I'd appreciate it very much :)
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Post by: Outcrier on January 13, 2014, 02:25:24 PM
They record lead and rhythm guitars but in live shows, there isn't the latter obviously, just bass.
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Post by: NotePad on January 13, 2014, 11:52:38 PM
They record lead and rhythm guitars but in live shows, there isn't the latter obviously, just bass.

Do you mean this is how most bands do it? Like, say, does Adam Jones record 2 guitar tracks for a song, like maybe a solo with another track for rhythm guitar behind it? But live it's only one guitar part is being played? This seems like it could result in a live performance lesser in quality.

I'm asking because I'm sure this happens with lots of bands, but i bet a lot do it differently. I saw the Judas Priest guys talking about how they liked having the 2 guitarists because if one of them does a solo, the bottom is still there and it's still a fuller sound. I wonder if there are any 1 guitarist bands that have a prerecording of a rhythm guitar track playing in the background in live shows. That sounds really lame, but i wonder. I hate prerecording's like that. Even small things, like when i watch Helloween play something like If I Could Fly, and you can hear the obvious prerecording of the piano part. It's just lame.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 13, 2014, 11:59:55 PM
They record lead and rhythm guitars but in live shows, there isn't the latter obviously, just bass.

Do you mean this is how most bands do it? Like, say, does Adam Jones record 2 guitar tracks for a song, like maybe a solo with another track for rhythm guitar behind it? But live it's only one guitar part is being played? This seems like it could result in a live performance lesser in quality.

Pretty much.

In the studio you can have an insane amount of guitar overdubs, so there really is no limit.  I remember reading somewhere that Hetfield overdubbed a rhythm guitar 7 times to try and get it heavy (it doesn't really work like that). 

Its entirely possible for a band with one guitarist to play along with backing tracks with rhythm guitar to help out, but usually if there's one guitarist, they'll just solo and let the band fill things out.  If you have a good guitarist who knows how to use technology (i.e delays, reverbs or even loops) then usually the lack of rhythm guitar underneath is not noticable.  The guitarist from Post Rock band Russian Circles uses live looping a lot.  Bands like Green Day and Muse (don't quote me on that) have touring members to fill out rhythm parts.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on January 14, 2014, 12:35:26 AM
They record lead and rhythm guitars but in live shows, there isn't the latter obviously, just bass.

Do you mean this is how most bands do it? Like, say, does Adam Jones record 2 guitar tracks for a song, like maybe a solo with another track for rhythm guitar behind it? But live it's only one guitar part is being played? This seems like it could result in a live performance lesser in quality.

I'm asking because I'm sure this happens with lots of bands, but i bet a lot do it differently. I saw the Judas Priest guys talking about how they liked having the 2 guitarists because if one of them does a solo, the bottom is still there and it's still a fuller sound. I wonder if there are any 1 guitarist bands that have a prerecording of a rhythm guitar track playing in the background in live shows. That sounds really lame, but i wonder. I hate prerecording's like that. Even small things, like when i watch Helloween play something like If I Could Fly, and you can hear the obvious prerecording of the piano part. It's just lame.
Yeah, pretty much all bands multi-track their parts. Maiden did even when they only had 2 guitarists, they're just able to better replicate that stuff live now that they have 3.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 14, 2014, 12:43:25 AM
When listening to music I often try to pin point these things.

Sometimes I never can tell where the bass guitar is. I'd like to understand more about how the bass guitar is used. Some bands I really can't hear where the bass is, and all i can single out are the guitar tracks not the bass. In some bands it seems the bass guitar is more to add depth to the sound and just make things more full, like they're just kinda imitation the guitar player or whoever's playing rhythm. Tool is a band where the bass sounds like a main component in their music, not just playing rhythm all the time, and is more out front. Justin Chancellor is a great player. He's the most underrated bass player. In other bands i can rarely point out the bass guitar. I don't listen to Motley Crue too much, but i remember when i found out that Nikki Sixx was their bass player. I was surprised because he is very well known, way more then Mick Mars is. I should listen to some Crue and pay attention to Nikki Sixx and see how noticeable he is on their records. He is their main songwriter, so i'd expect him to be very loud in the mix.

And does Maiden really need 3 guitarists? Have they ever addressed the reason why they chose to keep all 3 in the band?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 14, 2014, 12:44:14 AM
One of the things that bothers me about Maiden post reunion is the lack of creativity with the 3 guitarists.  Brave New World was the blueprint, with songs like Blood Brothers, the title track and Ghost of the Navigator utilising 3 guitar parts so brilliantly.  It sort of died away after that, and I can't name any other moments where I think 'this is awesome use of 3 guitars'.

Don't even get me started on the songs where 2 guitarist double up on the same melody line.  Ugh.  Someone should follow the bass.  At least H has some stellar moments where he'll chuck in another harmony line.  Live versions of Phantom of the Opera, The Trooper for example. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 14, 2014, 12:47:10 AM
And does Maiden really need 3 guitarists? Have they ever addressed the reason why they chose to keep all 3 in the band?

They dont really and thats what bothers me.  They have the capacity to do some amazing shit, for example pulling out Flash of the Blade (the guitar harmonies in there are out of control!) or Alexander the Great.  They could also beef up rhythm sections of some songs by getting one of the guitarists to play along with Steve, but ultimately the guitarists just end up doubling up on each other and muddying shit up.  Granted there are a couple of exceptions, but it seems they are few and far between.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on January 14, 2014, 12:51:34 AM
And does Maiden really need 3 guitarists? Have they ever addressed the reason why they chose to keep all 3 in the band?

They dont really and thats what bothers me.  They have the capacity to do some amazing shit, for example pulling out Flash of the Blade (the guitar harmonies in there are out of control!) or Alexander the Great.  They could also beef up rhythm sections of some songs by getting one of the guitarists to play along with Steve, but ultimately the guitarists just end up doubling up on each other and muddying shit up.  Granted there are a couple of exceptions, but it seems they are few and far between.

 :rollin
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 14, 2014, 07:01:06 AM
I dare say that they kept Gers because he's been friends with Bruce for a long time - Bruce brought him to the band when H left. And yeah, the three guitars thing falls short on a bunch of occasions. Flash of the Blade live would KILL!
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Post by: cramx3 on January 14, 2014, 03:32:22 PM
I dare say that they kept Gers because he's been friends with Bruce for a long time - Bruce brought him to the band when H left. And yeah, the three guitars thing falls short on a bunch of occasions. Flash of the Blade live would KILL!

Yea, the use of three guitarist was more of a personal choice for the members than a musical choice.  I believe wouldn't rejoin unless Adrian came back and at that point I don't think they wanted to kick Gers out, just would have felt wrong since he had been in the band for like 10 years at that point and was friends with Bruce.  I know a lot of people are down on Gers, but I think he adds a lot to the band so Im glad they kept him and were able to let Adrian back in.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 14, 2014, 03:37:04 PM
Steve didn't want to let Jannick go. I don't think it really had anything to do with Bruce, other than the fact that Adrian was playing with him.

Jannick brings incredible chemistry/glue to he band. You can see how much Dave loves playing with him. I'll never forget the No Prayer tour. It seemed like Dave's personality was really unleashed. He always smiling, I know, but I could feel the joy from him emitting from the stage.
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Post by: cramx3 on January 14, 2014, 03:48:37 PM
He always smiling, I know, but I could feel the joy from him emitting from the stage.

I cant talk about that from the older tours, but I've seen IM a few times from the first few rows and the smiling and joy from Dave is really something that I love about IM.  It's so awesome and something you don't always see from a band, that they are so happy to be playing. 
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Post by: bosk1 on January 14, 2014, 05:41:03 PM
^All that.  Well...at least, from the DVD's I've seen.  I haven't actually seen them in person.  But anyway, yeah, but the only thing I would add is that they ALL seem to be having the time of their lives every show.  Dave is perhaps the most obvious about it since he is always smiling, but really, every single one of them acts like they love every minute of every show.
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Post by: cramx3 on January 14, 2014, 06:00:37 PM
^All that.  Well...at least, from the DVD's I've seen.  I haven't actually seen them in person.  But anyway, yeah, but the only thing I would add is that they ALL seem to be having the time of their lives every show.  Dave is perhaps the most obvious about it since he is always smiling, but really, every single one of them acts like they love every minute of every show.

True, but its hard to explain until you see it live up close.  The smiles these guys have goes further than the music.  You cant help but feel euphoric watching them play.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 14, 2014, 07:05:52 PM
I think it came from both sides, the band didn't want to let Janick go and Bruce only wanted to rejoin if Adrian rejoined too.

I have no problem with three guitarists.  Sure they don't utilise what they have properly but who cares.  The big thing is, is that it's expanded the songwriting with the reunion albums and has given them more variety.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: rickhawk80 on January 14, 2014, 08:06:46 PM
The three guitarists are fine, but I can tell you that live Janick is like the biggest dork ever the way he prances and skips around stage and kicks his leg up on the top of amps next to him.  Just totally dorky behavior -- but if he wants to let his freak flag fly and the guys are having fun, who am I to say it doesn't look very bad ass?   :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 14, 2014, 08:12:43 PM
The three guitarists are fine, but I can tell you that live Janick is like the biggest dork ever the way he prances and skips around stage and kicks his leg up on the top of amps next to him.  Just totally dorky behavior -- but if he wants to let his freak flag fly and the guys are having fun, who am I to say it doesn't look very bad ass?   :lol

 I'd be fine with the dorky moves if it didn't compromise his playing...he oftens opts for doing goofy things with his guitar instead if playing better solos. He ruined Moonchild when they brought it back ti the setlist in '08, but now Adrian is doing it, which totally rescues the song, at least for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 15, 2014, 12:58:28 AM
They all seem very active on stage. Never been to a live show, but i'v watched the DVDs and such. Bruce is pretty much the best possible vocalist they could have gotten. Blaze seems to have a totally different person and style when live onstage. Doesn't have Bruce's energy. Blaze is more like most metal singers. Bruce is above them when it comes to live performances.

All band members careers were leading up to Brave New World and everything after, because since then they been writing the best stuff they'v ever done.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 15, 2014, 08:32:41 AM
Blaze was very active on stage with his previous band Wolfsbane, but between joining Maiden and the release of X Factor he had a motorbike accident which ruined his knees. So he can't run that muvh anymore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 15, 2014, 09:45:36 PM
I don't know if this has been discussed somewhere in this thread yet, but does anyone notice how out of tune Blaze sings on the chorus of Man On The Edge? I'm talking obviously about the studio version. It's so blatantly obvious and ruins the whole vibe of the song. It really takes me out of the song every time. As a side note, i always thought the song was called Falling Down, but i just looked it up. I'v always thought the song was pretty good other then that off note part. But i do think writing a song based on a Michael Douglas movie is really fuckin lame.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 16, 2014, 04:00:55 AM
Blaze is off pitch in quite a few places on the album.  Not sure the exact reasons behind some of the choices of vocal takes.  Blaze performed a few of these songs better live IMO than on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 16, 2014, 11:46:19 PM
So I'v been giving Final Frontier another chance. At first I found it disappointing. But now it's growing on me.

Last listen, I realized that musically it is like a continuation of what they were doing on AMOLAD. Especially FFs second half of songs. There is definitely nothing new for maiden on this recording.  Not that that is a bad thing, and not that they aren't capable of innovation, as BNW and DoD demonstrate. But some of the lyrics are boring, because they're just waaaay too typical of them. Not all, but lots.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2014, 03:19:56 AM
Final Frontier was the Maiden album that took the longest to grow, and by a long mile actually compared to the rest.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Konrad on January 17, 2014, 06:33:10 AM
The Talisman and Starblind are really, really great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on January 17, 2014, 01:37:28 PM
Blaze is off pitch in quite a few places on the album. Not sure the exact reasons behind some of the choices of vocal takes.  Blaze performed a few of these songs better live IMO than on the album.

It never bothered me too much
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Post by: TAC on January 17, 2014, 01:40:58 PM
So I'v been giving Final Frontier another chance. At first I found it disappointing. But now it's growing on me.

Last listen, I realized that musically it is like a continuation of what they were doing on AMOLAD. Especially FFs second half of songs. 

That's just it. I think from BNW to DOD to AMOLAD, each album was a distinct step up, with AMOLAD quite possibly the best of the band's career. I remember thinking how they would ever top it. With TFF, I find it on par with AMOLAD, but slightly easier on the ears.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 17, 2014, 04:03:50 PM
Blaze is off pitch in quite a few places on the album. Not sure the exact reasons behind some of the choices of vocal takes.  Blaze performed a few of these songs better live IMO than on the album.

It never bothered me too much

Me either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 18, 2014, 12:12:58 AM
I think BNW was one of maiden's best. IMHO DoD didn't surpass it, but it certainly wasn't any worse. I find it to be very much a continuation of what they were doing on BNW. AMOLAD saw the band progressing as songwriters into a certain direction. I love it. AMOLAD and BNW are their best imo. FF was not a progression from the previous one, but still very good. I have to give it more time.

I must admit, I'd love another album similar to BNW. Paschendale's popularity led them to making albums full of Paschendale's!

But what I love about BNW was, well, everything! Listening to it now, what i find refreshing is the lack of songs about war and soldiers and stories like that ;p Well, i don't think there were any. Except Nomad- a great song of course!
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Post by: cramx3 on January 18, 2014, 05:53:14 AM
BNW is one of my favorite sounding albums.  I love the way the guitars sound, specifically the clean guitars.  I listened to the Nomad on my way into work this morning.  :metal
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Post by: NotePad on January 18, 2014, 12:14:06 PM
BNW is one of my favorite sounding albums.  I love the way the guitars sound, specifically the clean guitars.  I listened to the Nomad on my way into work this morning.  :metal

Me too. I'd say it's my favorite Iron Maiden album. The last 2 CDs have that raw, live in studio sound, which I really liked. But BNW was just crisp and perfect for it's music and the reunion of the best metal band.

I'd like to see the next album more like BNW. AMOLAD and FF are really good, but i think it would have been better if they had the same production/mix sound as BNW and DoD. And The Thin Line is one of my favorites, ever. Lately they seem to be too wrapped up in war themes and epic stories. I'd like to see them tone back on that, and get more personal with their lyrics and themes.
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Post by: rickhawk80 on January 18, 2014, 08:17:16 PM
BNW is one of my favorite sounding albums.  I love the way the guitars sound, specifically the clean guitars.  I listened to the Nomad on my way into work this morning.  :metal

Me too. I'd say it's my favorite Iron Maiden album. The last 2 CDs have that raw, live in studio sound, which I really liked. But BNW was just crisp and perfect for it's music and the reunion of the best metal band.

I'd like to see the next album more like BNW. AMOLAD and FF are really good, but i think it would have been better if they had the same production/mix sound as BNW and DoD. And The Thin Line is one of my favorites, ever. Lately they seem to be too wrapped up in war themes and epic stories. I'd like to see them tone back on that, and get more personal with their lyrics and themes.
Not my all-time favorite, but my favorite of the second Bruce era. :biggrin:
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Post by: NotePad on January 18, 2014, 11:33:45 PM
You know, I would have to say I enjoy their music a lot more in this '2nd Bruce era' a lot more then I enjoyed the music before he left. Maybe cuz BNW was the first IM album i got into, and the earlier stuff has a different 'something' about it. You know what i mean. I also really love the Blaze stuff, probably more then most of the earlier albums before Blaze. I also got in through Maiden through the Blaze stuff. I'd say about 60% Blaze, 40% Bruce, the stuff i first got into. I know, I'm an odd one. I really really enjoyed Virtual X1.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on January 19, 2014, 01:23:49 AM
I always liked X Factor and Virtual XI too but my favorites are Somewhere in Time and Powerslave.
Iron Maiden and Killers are very good.
Seventh Son and Brave New World are nice.
Number and Piece i like a couple of songs.
DoD, Amolad and TFF i never cared too much about them.
No Prayer and Fear, i don't like them.

It used to be like this but i don't listen to metal too much nowadays.
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Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 19, 2014, 01:26:27 AM
I've been a Maiden fan since they came to the first Rock in Rio in 1985 - Powerslave was the first metal album I ever got. So I can't stand most of the Blaze-era output, and could live without Gers being in the band.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 19, 2014, 12:57:27 PM
What they've been doing since BNW strikes me a being quite different then what they did earlier, before X Factor. Most of what they write these days are long and epic songs. They have some shorter rockers, but for the most part they're not. Like i said earlier, they started this in XFactor.

So i can see how someone could not like the newer stuff. They used to be more on par with Priest but now they'v gone in a much more progressive direction.
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Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on January 19, 2014, 01:19:24 PM
As much as I love a lot of the stuff in the Bruce Reunion era, the classic Maiden era still trumps most anything from it (save Fear and No Prayer). My introduction to IM was Number of the Beast and then afterwards, Powerslave. Those two and Seventh Son have to be my top 3. I do love some of the more progressive elements they've been going towards lately, a lot of it seen in TFF. When the Wild Wind Blows has to be my favorite Bruce Reunion era song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 20, 2014, 12:17:44 AM
To be honest, I am much more familiar with the Blaze stuff and Bruce reunion-era much more then i am the stuff before it. I had a copy of Fear of The Dark and was very disappointed by it. Sounded like they were trying to go more commercial with that one, hence my Priest comparison. But the one no one likes, No Prayer, is an album that has many song i greatly enjoy. Mother Russia is killer!
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Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 20, 2014, 12:31:06 AM
I like No Prayer more than Fear f the Dark.
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Post by: jammindude on January 20, 2014, 12:33:08 AM
To be honest, I am much more familiar with the Blaze stuff and Bruce reunion-era much more then i am the stuff before it. I had a copy of Fear of The Dark and was very disappointed by it. Sounded like they were trying to go more commercial with that one, hence my Priest comparison. But the one no one likes, No Prayer, is an album that has many song i greatly enjoy. Mother Russia is killer!

Please please PLEASE go listen to the entire Piece of Mind album RIGHT NOW!!!   
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 20, 2014, 01:30:28 AM
To be honest, I am much more familiar with the Blaze stuff and Bruce reunion-era much more then i am the stuff before it. I had a copy of Fear of The Dark and was very disappointed by it. Sounded like they were trying to go more commercial with that one, hence my Priest comparison. But the one no one likes, No Prayer, is an album that has many song i greatly enjoy. Mother Russia is killer!

Please please PLEASE go listen to the entire Piece of Mind album RIGHT NOW!!!
So much this and while you're at it do the same with Seventh Son, Iron Maiden, Killers and The Number Of The Beast....oh and also Somewhere In Time and Powerslave.  :biggrin:
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Post by: NotePad on January 20, 2014, 01:47:00 AM
I'v always loved the song. 7th Son. I just don't really know what song are on that album. I like a lot of their earlier stuff, I'm just not sure what albums a lot of the songs come from.

I'v heard 7th Son is more progressive. I'v heard that a lot. I'm surprised I don't hear the post-Blaze albums referred to as progressive very often.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on January 20, 2014, 08:39:54 AM
As much as I love a lot of the stuff in the Bruce Reunion era, the classic Maiden era still trumps most anything from it (save Fear and No Prayer).
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Post by: rickhawk80 on January 20, 2014, 07:38:52 PM
I'v always loved the song. 7th Son. I just don't really know what song are on that album. I like a lot of their earlier stuff, I'm just not sure what albums a lot of the songs come from.

I'v heard 7th Son is more progressive. I'v heard that a lot. I'm surprised I don't hear the post-Blaze albums referred to as progressive very often.
7th Son is a classic album.  Also one of my favorite tours of theirs that I saw live. :clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 21, 2014, 12:15:10 AM
As much as I love a lot of the stuff in the Bruce Reunion era, the classic Maiden era still trumps most anything from it (save Fear and No Prayer).

Pretty much this for me. I like the reunion stuff but it can't beat their material from the eighties.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 25, 2014, 11:41:08 PM
There are bands out there that are metal bands, but they're not really classified in any subgenre, like Death Metal, or Power Metal. The first bands that come to mind are Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and Ozzy Osborne. They're just metal bands. Judas Priest I'd say is another one, kind of. Painkiller and Jugulator are fo described as Speed Metal or Thrash, but overall Priest is just considered a metal band like Maiden or Sabbath.

I know Maiden and Priest are often considered the top bands in metal, often pitted against each other. Would you say Priest and Maiden are the same 'genre' of metal (meaning just 'metal)? Or should one of them be considered, say, power metal for example?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on January 25, 2014, 11:44:52 PM
I consider both Maiden and Priest to be just "metal", but I do think they sound quite different.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on January 25, 2014, 11:49:38 PM
They're both most certainly major influences to the power metal genre, though I don't think I'd call them power metal themselves. They always sat as just "heavy metal" for me. We know they were part of the NWOBHM movement, but I wouldn't call that a specific genre of music either. It's pretty tough actually, because they aren't necessarily "heavy metal" in the vein of Sabbath or Deep Purple.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 26, 2014, 12:00:53 AM
I'm also curious how people would classify the 2 Blaze albums. Lots i'd say would say their also just 'metal' albums.

But everything they did from XFactor up until now could be considered progressive metal. But most don't think of Maiden in that way, one reason being they  have no 'prog' traits like DT or Symphony X. They progressive in another way. They're Progressive, not Prog ;p
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Post by: Outcrier on January 26, 2014, 12:06:46 AM
I'm also curious how people would classify the 2 Blaze albums. Lots i'd say would say their also just 'metal' albums.

I would say Heavy Metal with elements of Progressive Metal (a bit).
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Post by: The King in Crimson on January 26, 2014, 08:34:36 AM
I'm also curious how people would classify the 2 Blaze albums.
I'd classify them as boring.

I kid, I kid.  :biggrin:

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But everything they did from XFactor up until now could be considered progressive metal. But most don't think of Maiden in that way, one reason being they  have no 'prog' traits like DT or Symphony X. They progressive in another way. They're Progressive, not Prog ;p
I'd just say they're metal. There are a couple songs with some progressive tendencies, about as much as they used to do, but overall, they got much more progressive from BNW and onward and even then I'd still classify those albums as just metal albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 26, 2014, 12:36:47 PM
Are there any maiden songs that could be called power metal?

I also think it would be awesome if Maiden had an album that was musically like Painkiller.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The King in Crimson on January 26, 2014, 01:21:12 PM
Are there any maiden songs that could be called power metal?
What do you think constitutes power metal?

Is it the fantasy aspect? If so, then they've had plenty of power metal songs.

Is it the heavy, symphonic aspect that is typically attributed to power metal? Then no, I'd say they have not.

Or is it maybe the more 'speed metal-esque' aspect? Someone more versed in speed metal could probably point out some Maiden songs that qualify, but I think early, Dianno era Maiden probably had the most speed metal qualities to it.

While they may have flirted with a power metal sound at times and maybe even influenced its development, I don't think Maiden has ever had a 'true' power metal song in their catalog. They've never played anything as... over-the-top and bombastic as most power metal, but I can be a genre-snob sometimes, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

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I also think it would be awesome if Maiden had an album that was musically like Painkiller.
For better or worse, Maiden have never been as adventurous as Priest. They have their sound and while they have tweaked or even stepped outside of that sound a bit, they've largely stuck to it since Bruce joined. I don't mean this to sound like they're stagnant or unchanging, but put a Bruce reunion-era song up against something from Number of the Beast or Piece of Mind and both sound like Maiden.

Priest, on the other hand, dallied with all different types of sounds throughout their careers: speed, symphonic, thrash, glam, nu-metal, blues and straight up metal. I don't find their catalog to be consistent at all and one could maybe fault them for just following trends, but the fact is they stepped out of their comfort zones multiple times and did something different.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 26, 2014, 01:43:29 PM
By power metal, I'm thinking more of the fastness, the big chorus's. Helloween style power metal. Not blind guardian style, with the symphonic elements and the fantasy themes.

I'm just wondering if any Maiden songs come close to this. I doubt they have any songs with big sing-along chorus's like eagle fly free or The Saints. But is there any maiden that flirts with this style? After all, helloween has been described as being like maiden but faster ;) I also see a similarity in the way both bands write clean guitar harmonies and intros.

Wasted Years is a pretty fast song, and has a big and catchy chorus that I'm sure crowds sing-along with at shows. Are there any more?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 26, 2014, 01:54:26 PM
As far as crowd singalongs, I think Maiden started writing with that in mind around Piece of Mind.  You find there are songs on most albums that have big crowd singalong moments, mainly whoa-oh-oh's :P

Prolly best to just watch Rock in Rio.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2014, 03:33:16 PM
You can sings along to any of their choruses really. You can see their influence on what would become European Power Metal, but you will not find a power metal influence in Maiden.

I mean, Aces High is not something that I would classify as power metal, but you can certainly see how it could fit the mold.

Take Accept for instance. They made music that was in the AC/DC vein all the way to Judas Priest and Maiden. But check out Fast As A Shark. This song to me, was really the impetus for the European Power Metal movement. Speedy double bass with a killer chorus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkiuJg5HhtM
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Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2014, 03:50:07 PM
I think songs like Quest For Fire, Flash of the Blade, Sun and Steel, The Duellists could classify as power metal.  They are cheesy and have that big pompous somewhat happy sounding choruses.
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Post by: cramx3 on January 27, 2014, 05:11:37 PM
I think songs like Quest For Fire, Flash of the Blade, Sun and Steel, The Duellists could classify as power metal.  They are cheesy and have that big pompous somewhat happy sounding choruses.

I could see those two as power metal
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 28, 2014, 01:05:25 AM
Notepad with all due respect but why are you wondering so much if something is called power metal? You started a thread about it and now you're asking about in other threads. To answer your question though: No but alot of bands got inspired by Maidens earlier albums and experimented that sound further with even faster tempo and lots of melodies which eventually became it's own genre.
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Post by: rickhawk80 on January 28, 2014, 08:13:27 PM
By power metal, I'm thinking more of the fastness, the big chorus's. Helloween style power metal. Not blind guardian style, with the symphonic elements and the fantasy themes.

I'm just wondering if any Maiden songs come close to this. I doubt they have any songs with big sing-along chorus's like eagle fly free or The Saints. But is there any maiden that flirts with this style? After all, helloween has been described as being like maiden but faster ;) I also see a similarity in the way both bands write clean guitar harmonies and intros.

Wasted Years is a pretty fast song, and has a big and catchy chorus that I'm sure crowds sing-along with at shows. Are there any more?
:\  Ummmm .... the stadium sang along to the big choruses of at least half of the songs Maiden played at their last concert that I attended.  Run To The Hills, Fear of the Dark, Number of the Beast, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Aces High......
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 28, 2014, 11:03:07 PM
Hey they say Michael Kiske was considered to replace Bruce. Not sure how true that is. When I think of it, yeah, actually as a singer he would have been a really good choice and probably more accepted then Blaze was, who know's maybe we never would have gotten Bruce back......;p But really, the dude was so young at the time. And he's german. But as a vocalist he would have been great IMHO for them, I really wouldn't be surprised if his name was brought up more then a few times with the guys.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 29, 2014, 12:32:06 AM
 All respect to Steve Harris, but he had a few great choices to replace Bruce: Michael Kiske, Doogie White and the guy from Grimm Reaper - all of which at some point have auditioned when Bruce left. And yet he chose Blaze!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ? on January 29, 2014, 02:56:52 AM
Kiske was never asked to join Maiden: https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-helloween-singer-says-there-s-no-truth-to-rumor-he-was-asked-to-join-iron-maiden/

Wait a minute, what am I doing in this thread? I'm not a fan of Maiden or Helloween :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on January 29, 2014, 02:59:40 AM
Well you should be :P
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ? on January 29, 2014, 03:01:15 AM
I can take Maiden in small doses and I like some of their hits, but all the full albums I've heard have been pretty meh and samey.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 29, 2014, 03:53:00 AM
 Kiske may not have been asked to join, but Doogie White auditioned twice, and was quite upset about losing to Blaze Bayley. I would be upset as well, and I can´t even sing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 29, 2014, 04:07:39 AM
Kiske may not have been asked to join, but Doogie White auditioned twice, and was quite upset about losing to Blaze Bayley. I would be upset as well, and I can´t even sing!

Give it a rest bro, seriously.
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Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on January 29, 2014, 06:12:22 AM
I wouldn't have hired a guy called "Doogie" either.
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Post by: NotePad on January 29, 2014, 11:52:33 PM
Well, i like to think Kiske almost got it. I'm sure he was considered. I could see him singing songs like Run To The Hills or Aces High, for example. But clearly they wanted to do something different, hence Blaze.

Do you think Kisks would have joined if he was asked? I'm pretty sure he was out of Helloween when all this happened.
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Post by: wolfking on January 30, 2014, 03:34:38 AM
Well, i like to think Kiske almost got it. I'm sure he was considered. I could see him singing songs like Run To The Hills or Aces High, for example. But clearly they wanted to do something different, hence Blaze.

Do you think Kisks would have joined if he was asked? I'm pretty sure he was out of Helloween when all this happened.

It was between Blaze and Doogie.  There were names floating around about other people that auditioned, but I think all we know for certain was the only other singer that we know for sure was in the running was Doogie, and he almost got it.

Doogie is a great singer, he would have performed the old stuff pretty well and I'm sure the band would have taken a similar approach to what they were already doing. (ie Fear and Prayer)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bl5150 on January 30, 2014, 04:23:38 AM
Kiske had a real thing for a long time that all metal was evil and he would never return etc........I doubt he would've taken it even if it was offered at that time.
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Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 30, 2014, 04:26:31 AM
 Didn´t Steve Grimmett from Grim Reaper audition as well?
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Post by: bl5150 on January 30, 2014, 04:30:11 AM
I don't recall hearing exactly who auditioned but there was definitely talk about Grimmett
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Post by: jammindude on January 30, 2014, 07:45:19 AM
I always despised Grim Reaper.

But at least he would have been no stranger to repetition.   See You In Hell is just as bad as The Angel and the Gambler. 
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Post by: TAC on January 30, 2014, 10:19:50 AM
I always despised Grim Reaper.

But at least he would have been no stranger to repetition.   See You In Hell is just as bad as The Angel and the Gambler.
That's very funny.

I went to the Grim Reaper/Armored Saint/ Helloween tour in '87 and we stayed for one GR song and left. Heck, at the time I wasn't planning to stay for Armored Saint but they grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let me go. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 30, 2014, 11:45:20 AM
I saw a VERY unusual Armored Saint show in Perth in ´09 - John Bush was sick and could not sing, so Joey Vera handled the vocals. Dark Angel was the headliner, and both bands came on stage to play AC/DC´s Let There Be Rock as an encore.
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Post by: TAC on January 30, 2014, 12:20:15 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 30, 2014, 12:54:40 PM
Kiske has always said Iron Maiden is one of his favorite bands. I'v watched and read old and new interviews where he's said this. He was kicked out of Helloween. He would have stayed if they had let him. Sure, he was trying to change the musical direction of the band, but he still wanted to be in the band. The guy wrote a few songs for the Keepers albums that were most definitely heavy metal. The whole 'Kiske hates metal' thing has been blown way out of proportion. He would have joined Maiden if he had the chance.

This brings to mind the album Kiske made with Adrian Smith. I wonder how it is, and if i can find it ;( Adrian Smith has always been my favorite out of Maidens 3 guitarists. Then again, I think it's his playing i like the most; It can be hard to distinguish who plays what when there's 3 guitarists.

When you listen to Maidens last 4 records, can you tell which guitarist is playing what? I'd like to be able to tell how their playing styles differ. I'd like to know whose the more melodic, whose more heavy and stuff like that. A lot of their songs start have really clean sounding intros. and harmonies, and i never know whose playing them.
 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on January 30, 2014, 12:57:16 PM
I can tell, as all three actually have fairly distinct lead tones. But I may be an exception to the rule.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on January 30, 2014, 01:13:33 PM
 NotePad, I have tried for years to figure out what led Kiske out of Helloween...he tried to drive the band towards a pop oriented sound which I hated, in the Chameleon album. Then he left (or was kicked out like you said - I´m not sure), and released a couple of metal albums! The one he did with Adrian Smith is called Instant Clarity, and is awesome! Check out this album, and see if you can find what he wrote on the liner notes about his Helloween buddies. Something along the lines of "thank you for showing me what friendship and honesty are NOT about". HArsh!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 30, 2014, 01:44:51 PM
This brings to mind the album Kiske made with Adrian Smith. I wonder how it is, and if i can find it ;

Kiske's 1996 album Instant Clarity features Adrian on 3 tracks.

New Horizons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqyVNs_KzxQ
Kai Hansen also plays on this song. Adrian has the 2nd solo

The Calling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4itd9WxcGw
Again, with Hansen, but Adrian has the first solo

Hunted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4itd9WxcGw
Adrian only plays the solo
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Post by: wolfking on January 30, 2014, 01:47:49 PM
I love those tracks.  That was an excellent collaboration.
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Post by: TAC on January 30, 2014, 01:52:19 PM
I love those tracks.  That was an excellent collaboration.
Yeah it really was. It's a great album. And with Hansen there, I feel there was such a missed opportunity. This was he last decent thing Kiske did until Toby Sammet resurrected his career.
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Post by: wolfking on January 30, 2014, 01:57:28 PM
Yeah, that's a fair statement.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 30, 2014, 02:00:02 PM
Yeah, that's a fair statement.
Of course it's a fair statement! I said it! :D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on January 30, 2014, 02:33:45 PM
Yeah, that's a fair statement.
Of course it's a fair statement! I said it! :D

(https://mediaa.itelepress.com/2013/12/Seems%2Blegit%2B_77813742ca6119209213b022fd3aba5a.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on January 30, 2014, 02:36:04 PM
Fu#king awesome Wolf!
 :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bl5150 on January 30, 2014, 03:56:47 PM
The whole 'Kiske hates metal' thing has been blown way out of proportion.
 

If you'd seen and read many interviews with him over the years I think you'd come to a different conclusion - he was on his own little musical and spiritual planet for a long time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on January 30, 2014, 09:55:23 PM

When you listen to Maidens last 4 records, can you tell which guitarist is playing what? I'd like to be able to tell how their playing styles differ. I'd like to know whose the more melodic, whose more heavy and stuff like that. A lot of their songs start have really clean sounding intros. and harmonies, and i never know whose playing them.
 
Murray's style is unique. I can tell him from anybody. The other two I can't tell apart, and of course there are times when Murray doesn't do his thing and I'm lost. Anyhoo, Guinea Pig made a couple of excellent posts on the matter a few years back. Search this thread for legato and you'll see them both. Pretty definitive.
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Post by: PowerSlave on January 30, 2014, 11:35:30 PM

When you listen to Maidens last 4 records, can you tell which guitarist is playing what? I'd like to be able to tell how their playing styles differ. I'd like to know whose the more melodic, whose more heavy and stuff like that. A lot of their songs start have really clean sounding intros. and harmonies, and i never know whose playing them.
 
Murray's style is unique. I can tell him from anybody. The other two I can't tell apart, and of course there are times when Murray doesn't do his thing and I'm lost. Anyhoo, Guinea Pig made a couple of excellent posts on the matter a few years back. Search this thread for legato and you'll see them both. Pretty definitive.

Actually, I have an easier time distinguishing Adrian from the other two on the newer albums. I really think that his playing was helped along and became much better from his time in Bruce's solo band. My guess is that Roy Z really challenged his playing ability and rubbed off on him in a very positive way.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on January 31, 2014, 12:00:18 AM
I heard Helloween was on the Monsters of Rock tour in like 88 or 87, with Maiden. See, Helloween was on the verge on being really fuckin huge back then! I know that sometime during these Deris years they've supported Maiden on a tour. They should both be Headling a tour I say! I'd love to see that, fuck, that'd be great man. I wonder how long, say, Maiden or Helloween will stick around for. Helloween has a new album like every 2 years. I see them going for maybe 5-10 more years. Maiden on the other hand will probably never official retired, like i talked about earlier in this thread ;)
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Post by: sneakyblueberry on January 31, 2014, 02:59:26 AM

When you listen to Maidens last 4 records, can you tell which guitarist is playing what? I'd like to be able to tell how their playing styles differ. I'd like to know whose the more melodic, whose more heavy and stuff like that. A lot of their songs start have really clean sounding intros. and harmonies, and i never know whose playing them.
 
Murray's style is unique. I can tell him from anybody. The other two I can't tell apart, and of course there are times when Murray doesn't do his thing and I'm lost. Anyhoo, Guinea Pig made a couple of excellent posts on the matter a few years back. Search this thread for legato and you'll see them both. Pretty definitive.

Actually, I have an easier time distinguishing Adrian from the other two on the newer albums. I really think that his playing was helped along and became much better from his time in Bruce's solo band. My guess is that Roy Z really challenged his playing ability and rubbed off on him in a very positive way.

+100.  H is the only Maiden guitarists who solo's like he has something to prove.  The other guys have rested on the same shit they've done for years while H is constantly evolving.  And I agree with you that Roy Z pushed H, I think I said it a few years back, early in this thread, but I've often wondered whether H got a few cheeky lessons of Roy back in the Bruce solo days.  Once he started playing with Roy he started to incorporate a lot more diminshed-type licks and runs, you can hear the change in his playing, which worked so well once he rejoined Maiden.

Adrian - Razor-like tone, thoroughly worked out solos, not much in the way of improv.  His solo's usually follow the same structure, which he talks about a little bit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wItsn3r_kc

Dave - Smooth, fast legato playing, lots of trills, mellow neck-pickup tone. 

Janick - Generally messy poop, save for the more ballad-y type songs where he manages to play some seriously tasty emotional solos i.e, Wasting Love, Blood Brothers
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Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2014, 04:19:44 AM
I actually think H has taken a bit of a step backwards with his playing since rejoining Maiden.  His solos over the last four albums have been as repetitive and similar as the other two.

And H learnt Drop D from Roy.  I don't think he had much more that H could take from him.  Roy's playing also seemed to take a small step back after Balls.  Together, they were a fantastic team though.
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Post by: PowerSlave on January 31, 2014, 12:17:30 PM
I actually think H has taken a bit of a step backwards with his playing since rejoining Maiden.  His solos over the last four albums have been as repetitive and similar as the other two.

And H learnt Drop D from Roy.  I don't think he had much more that H could take from him.  Roy's playing also seemed to take a small step back after Balls.  Together, they were a fantastic team though.


I know that we are both only expressing opinions, but WOW!!! I couldn't disagree with you more other than the part about Roy and Adrian being a great team. Yes, Adrian's solos have become very distinctive, but in my opinion there is a ton of taste in each and every one of them. To each their own.
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Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2014, 02:39:04 PM
Hey, I love what he is doing, he's one of my fav guitarists, but I just think he's been a little boxed in since rejoining Maiden with his solos.
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Post by: bosk1 on January 31, 2014, 02:41:03 PM
I like his breakdown of the Wicker Man solo on that video.  I never really paid close enough attention to realize how crazy it actually is.
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Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2014, 02:43:59 PM
Yeah, that one is quite intricate.  BNW had some great ones from him even though he only got a couple of solos on that album. 
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Post by: bosk1 on January 31, 2014, 02:45:55 PM
True.  But his guest solo on The Monkey, The Prophet, And The Idol is still my favorite by far.
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Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2014, 02:47:38 PM
True.  But his guest solo on The Monkey, The Prophet, And The Idol is still my favorite by far.

???
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Post by: bosk1 on January 31, 2014, 02:48:50 PM
You don't like it?  Honestly, that solo is one of the main reasons I decided that I really needed to give Maiden a shot after all these years.  Oh well.  To each his own.
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Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2014, 02:52:34 PM
What the hell are you talking about?
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Post by: Zydar on January 31, 2014, 02:56:43 PM
:bosky:
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Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2014, 03:03:50 PM
I've obviously missed something.
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Post by: bosk1 on January 31, 2014, 03:05:04 PM
What the hell are you talking about?

Nothing.  I completely made that up because I feel inferior in my Maiden knowledge to all of you long-time fans, so I wanted to have a brief moment of fun while you wondered whether there might actually be something out there that you didn't know about.  But I have had my brief moment in the sun, and now my time has passed...
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Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on January 31, 2014, 03:07:03 PM
 :lol
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Post by: wolfking on January 31, 2014, 03:08:38 PM
What the hell are you talking about?

Nothing.  I completely made that up because I feel inferior in my Maiden knowledge to all of you long-time fans, so I wanted to have a brief moment of fun while you wondered whether there might actually be something out there that you didn't know about.  But I have had my brief moment in the sun, and now my time has passed...

(https://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/44894847.jpg)

I googled The Monkey, The Prophet, And The Idol too.  :rollin
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Post by: bosk1 on January 31, 2014, 03:14:56 PM
I googled The Monkey, The Prophet, And The Idol too.  :rollin

Then my work is done.  :loneranger:
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Post by: Outcrier on January 31, 2014, 03:53:54 PM
 :rollin
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Post by: Perpetual Change on January 31, 2014, 04:55:23 PM
I google fit as well lol
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Post by: NotePad on February 01, 2014, 12:17:41 AM
Dude I can't tell who plays what with the new Maiden stuff. How do they decide who plays what? I'm surprised they don't experiment more into other styles of music and metal considering how many talented musicians are in the band.

I'v always been curious what it would be like if Steve Harris picked up a regular guitar. I'm sure he plays, he writes so many of their songs.
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Post by: Cerebral_Eulogy on April 02, 2014, 05:50:41 PM
Hopefully there is a new album later this year!  I would love to see some Maiden dates here in the States, but I don't think it's going to happen until next summer.
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Post by: wolfking on April 02, 2014, 07:37:52 PM
Hopefully there is a new album later this year!

I was actually just thinking about Maiden this morning and when we might see another albums.  Weird.
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Post by: PowerSlave on April 02, 2014, 11:06:45 PM
I was always under the assumption (possibly because of the title of the last album) that it was going to be their final studio effort. I would be thrilled to be wrong about that. Has anyone heard any news about them working on new material?
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Post by: Anguyen92 on April 03, 2014, 12:27:49 AM
Well, I've seen news links around saying the usual, "We've been writing stuff, here and there, and when we are good and ready, we'll make and release this album."  Hopefully, they can release it this year, but I highly doubt that.
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Post by: wolfking on April 03, 2014, 04:54:46 AM
Yeah, the final album thing was tossed around a bit, but I think it was mainly Steve thinking aloud really.  They since have been doing things here and there to indicate another studio album.

I think we'll get one more Maiden studio album and that's it.
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Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2014, 08:00:57 AM
Yea I think a year or so ago they stated they they thought another album was likely, but theres no timetable for it.  Unless we get some news in the next month or so, I doubt to see any release this year.  If they are serious about another album, next year would seem likely followed by a world tour, maybe hitting the states in the spring before doing the normal summer festivals in Europe.  Just my guess. The guys are getting up there in age and are just taking it easy obviously since they are practically not doing IM for this year besides some summer shows.
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Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on April 03, 2014, 12:49:33 PM
I remember that way back (late 80's or early 90's, though I could be wrong), one of the guys said that they'd probably go up to 15 albums, and now that #15 dropped with TFF, maybe some fans took those words to heart.

I like the idea of When the Wild Wind Blows being their swan song; it's one of my favorites from the album. That in no way means I don't wanna hear some more from these guys. I mean, this if fuckin' Maiden. They probably contributed the most to my sense of music as it stands today. As far as I see, I think another album is likely, and anything beyond that is up for debate. If they had intended for TFF to be their final album, I think we would have heard them make a pretty clear note about it, and it would have been a pretty big deal.
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Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2014, 01:02:22 PM
I remember that way back (late 80's or early 90's, though I could be wrong), one of the guys said that they'd probably go up to 15 albums, and now that #15 dropped with TFF, maybe some fans took those words to heart.

I like the idea of When the Wild Wind Blows being their swan song; it's one of my favorites from the album. That in no way means I don't wanna hear some more from these guys. I mean, this if fuckin' Maiden. They probably contributed the most to my sense of music as it stands today. As far as I see, I think another album is likely, and anything beyond that is up for debate. If they had intended for TFF to be their final album, I think we would have heard them make a pretty clear note about it, and it would have been a pretty big deal.

The 15 album mark was said even in the 2000s I believe by Steve. I dont think 15 was an end all, but a goal.  But the lyrics in the song TFF make you think it could be the last album.  I think they made it thinking that it was possibly the last one, but since the fan base is so huge and insane for IM and as long as they feel up to it and have the musical ideas flowing, then they would do another album which seems likely.
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Post by: bosk1 on April 03, 2014, 01:03:38 PM
But the lyrics in the song TFF make you think it could be the last album. 

I highly doubt that that is what the lyrics are meant to convey.
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Post by: theseoafs on April 03, 2014, 01:14:28 PM
But the lyrics in the song TFF make you think it could be the last album. 

I highly doubt that that is what the lyrics are meant to convey.

It is not.  That is 100% made up.

The band has acknowledged in interviews that they have no intention of stopping now anyway.
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Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2014, 01:46:56 PM
But the lyrics in the song TFF make you think it could be the last album. 

I highly doubt that that is what the lyrics are meant to convey.

Probably true, but doesnt mean they dont give you that feeling.  If it wasnt thier 15th album, I dont think youd get that feeling from the lyrics.
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Post by: El Barto on April 03, 2014, 02:31:29 PM
It wouldn't surprise me one bit if we saw a $ummer tour this year. Run around and do some greatest hits stuff and a couple of the festivals. Part of a package deal. They seem to have gotten away from that what with all of the historical tours and such, but they seem to like to play and keep themselves relevant. Not sure what middle tier bands there are ready to tour right now, since Queensryche or whatever project Dio was doing were favorites for IM package tours, but I'm sure there's some band out there that'd draw a few people in.
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Post by: cramx3 on April 03, 2014, 04:23:28 PM
It wouldn't surprise me one bit if we saw a $ummer tour this year. Run around and do some greatest hits stuff and a couple of the festivals. Part of a package deal. They seem to have gotten away from that what with all of the historical tours and such, but they seem to like to play and keep themselves relevant. Not sure what middle tier bands there are ready to tour right now, since Queensryche or whatever project Dio was doing were favorites for IM package tours, but I'm sure there's some band out there that'd draw a few people in.

They are touring Europe again for round 3 of Maiden England this summer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on April 03, 2014, 06:46:52 PM
The guys in Maiden are some of the healthiest 50+ year olds out there. I don't think age is a factor in them calling it quits.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on April 03, 2014, 07:24:00 PM
The guys in Maiden are some of the healthiest 50+ year olds out there. I don't think age is a factor in them calling it quits.

I was thinking this too.  Especially when you look at bands like The Rolling Stones, Maiden can't pull the age card.  Bruce could go on performing forever, he is by far the fittest.
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Post by: bl5150 on April 03, 2014, 07:29:17 PM
bah  -  Keef wins.  :metal   I'd like to see Bruce Dickinson fall out of a coconut tree without the fag even dropping from his lips

(https://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Music/Pix/pictures/2010/1/26/1264518624063/Keith-Richards-of-the-Rol-001.jpg)
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Post by: Zook on April 03, 2014, 07:35:08 PM
Not only would he fall out of the tree without dropping his candy cigarette, he would be swinging around the tree on the way down while singing and not missing a note.
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Post by: wolfking on April 03, 2014, 07:41:17 PM
Richards is a miracle man, he defies everything that we believe humans shouldn't do or be able to live through.
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Post by: Zook on April 03, 2014, 07:53:46 PM
I was referring to Dickinson, not the zombie.
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Post by: Mister Gold on April 03, 2014, 07:55:03 PM
The guys in Maiden are some of the healthiest 50+ year olds out there. I don't think age is a factor in them calling it quits.

I'd say that's the case for everyone... except for Nicko. He seems to be in decent shape, but he's got the most physically demanding job in the whole band and he's also the oldest member of the band in age. So while I could totally see the rest of the band going at it for quite awhile longer if age wasn't a factor, I could see them calling it quits once it's too much for Nicko. I don't think they'd want to continue as Iron Maiden without him at this point.
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Post by: El Barto on April 03, 2014, 07:57:55 PM
bah  -  Keef wins.  :metal   I'd like to see Bruce Dickinson fall out of a coconut tree without the fag even dropping from his lips

Nah, Lemmy wins hands down. He's roughly the same age (2 years younger), still lives like a wild man and still looks bad ass. Keith looks like he died 20 years ago, which is probably about the time he toned down his act.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on April 03, 2014, 09:05:13 PM
Biologically, I think Ozzy is a nice contender. Yeah, he doesn't like the crazy life like he used to, and he's not necessarily "healthy" per se, but the guy is genetically immune to drugs. I can't help but think of how amazing it is that if it were anyone else, he would have died a long time ago. Unfair advantage, I know. :lol
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Post by: El Barto on April 03, 2014, 09:20:54 PM
I don't think Ozzy's immune to drugs, though. For one thing he was pretty honest about being completely smashed all the time. From what I can tell Lemmy and Keith were both pretty functional. He also admits it's why he's now a vegetable. Also, he sought treatment numerous times, which the other two guys were never interested in. Lastly, Ozzy was mostly a drunk. I'm sure he's done plenty of every drug under the sun, but his primary vice was ethanol. Lemmy has always been a speed-freak, and Keith was (I believe) a junkie. If Ozzy had a fondness for opiates he wouldn't be alive now.
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Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on April 03, 2014, 09:25:00 PM
Well I don't mean total immunity to drugs, but he has a pretty high resistance from the stories that I've heard, such as him being difficult to put out with anesthetics for surgeries. He did get pretty smashed, no doubt there, but all things considered, if his body didn't work the way it did, he'd be in much worse condition, if he were around at all.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on April 04, 2014, 02:15:25 AM
I'd say that's the case for everyone... except for Nicko. He seems to be in decent shape, but he's got the most physically demanding job in the whole band and he's also the oldest member of the band in age. So while I could totally see the rest of the band going at it for quite awhile longer if age wasn't a factor, I could see them calling it quits once it's too much for Nicko. I don't think they'd want to continue as Iron Maiden without him at this point.
All of this.

I'd still love them to do an album, tour and a farewell tour, though, which seems realistic.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on April 04, 2014, 10:32:47 AM
I'd say that's the case for everyone... except for Nicko. He seems to be in decent shape, but he's got the most physically demanding job in the whole band and he's also the oldest member of the band in age. So while I could totally see the rest of the band going at it for quite awhile longer if age wasn't a factor, I could see them calling it quits once it's too much for Nicko. I don't think they'd want to continue as Iron Maiden without him at this point.
All of this.

I'd still love them to do an album, tour and a farewell tour, though, which seems realistic.

Yea Nicko can be the guy that holds the band back from another 10 years.  Sad but its the reality.  And while the guys are in great shape, Bruce's vocals have been deteriorating and eventually the guys wont be able to run around on stage like they do now and that could be a reason for them to stop even if they are in great shape.  Time will tell.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on April 04, 2014, 11:40:31 AM
It was only on this last tour that I noticed any drop off in Bruce's singing, but it was definitely there and noticeable. The dude's really done a tremendous job of taking care of himself if it took this long for their to be any real depreciation.

That really applies to all of them, though. My guess is that it won't be age that takes them out, but different interests. Bruce and Nicko both have various outside hobbies. Ari seems to enjoy doing non-Maiden music. Janick seems to be the one guy who wouldn't mind just retiring and enjoying down time. Wouldn't surprise me if they just decided that they wouldn't mind spending a chunk of their lives not being in Maiden which has now been for the majority of their years.
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Post by: cramx3 on April 04, 2014, 12:10:01 PM
It was only on this last tour that I noticed any drop off in Bruce's singing, but it was definitely there and noticeable. The dude's really done a tremendous job of taking care of himself if it took this long for their to be any real depreciation.

That really applies to all of them, though. My guess is that it won't be age that takes them out, but different interests. Bruce and Nicko both have various outside hobbies. Ari seems to enjoy doing non-Maiden music. Janick seems to be the one guy who wouldn't mind just retiring and enjoying down time. Wouldn't surprise me if they just decided that they wouldn't mind spending a chunk of their lives not being in Maiden which has now been for the majority of their years.

This year kind of shows that they may already be at that point, spend most of the time doing their own thing and then do IM for the summer. And the summer tour is one thats been done for 2 years now so its not like that requires much additional work besides doing the actual tour.
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Post by: TAC on April 06, 2014, 11:43:33 AM
I just can't believe the Maiden England tour has lasted so freaking long.
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Post by: wolfking on April 06, 2014, 04:08:58 PM
Yeah I know, it'll be like 3 years!
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 07, 2014, 02:48:25 AM
So I was thinking, hmm haven't heard any Bruce news lately. He's always up to something between tours. Ohhh I see....

Quote

All of which will be welcome news to one of the project's high-profile investors, Bruce Dickinson. He is one of those people who can't stop achieving stuff.

As if being the lead singer of one of the world's most successful and enduring rock bands, Iron Maiden, was not enough, he is also an airline pilot, businessman, and is investing in this project.

The airship has always been with us, it's just been waiting for the technology to catch up” "It's a game changer, in terms of things we can have in the air and things we can do," he says.

He wants to sell them and he'll be very good at it. As we chat in the hangar, he goes through its credentials. It is 70% greener than a cargo plane, he says. It doesn't need a runway, just two crew. And it can plonk 50 tonnes anywhere in the world you like, which is 50 times more than a helicopter.

He wants to drum up publicity with the kind of trip Richard Branson would dream up. A non-stop flight around the world - twice. "It seizes my imagination. I want to get in this thing and fly it pole to pole," he says.

"We'll fly over the Amazon at 20ft, over some of the world's greatest cities and stream the whole thing on the internet."

www.airlander.co.uk
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-26337673


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Post by: wolfking on May 07, 2014, 04:23:45 AM
Bruce is possibly the greatest man alive.
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Post by: RodrigoAltaf on May 07, 2014, 07:06:33 AM
Bruce is possibly the greatest man alive.

 He´s the quintessential renaissance man!
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Post by: cramx3 on May 07, 2014, 08:43:28 AM
He really is looking to navigate the seas of the sun
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Post by: Jaq on May 07, 2014, 09:07:12 AM
Bruce Dickinson status: still the man.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 07, 2014, 09:11:43 AM
Personally I'd like to see a new Iron Maiden album.

Not sure what happened to Bruce: The Singer.
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Post by: Zydar on May 07, 2014, 09:18:51 AM
Any news of a new album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 07, 2014, 09:27:19 AM
Personally I'd like to see a new Iron Maiden album.

Not sure what happened to Bruce: The Singer.

I think we can all agree on this, id also love another Bruce solo album if the rest of IM isnt up to doing another album yet.
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Post by: TAC on May 07, 2014, 09:28:33 AM
That'd be fine by me as well.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on May 07, 2014, 11:57:27 AM
So when is this internet stream of him flying over stuff happening?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on May 07, 2014, 12:45:11 PM
Bruce is possibly the greatest man alive.

I'd agree to that! :metal

As for when a new solo album is happening, apparently Bruce already recorded one last year with Roy Z. According to Roy, Iron Maiden's management or the like is holding the album back, because it's "too good" or something like that.
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Post by: Zook on May 07, 2014, 01:31:45 PM
How is that possible? Sounds fishy.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on May 07, 2014, 01:41:32 PM
Suggesting that Arry's was so bad that it just didn't matter.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 07, 2014, 02:29:48 PM
Bruce is possibly the greatest man alive.

As for when a new solo album is happening, apparently Bruce already recorded one last year with Roy Z. According to Roy, Iron Maiden's management or the like is holding the album back, because it's "too good" or something like that.

Ummm...source??
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on May 07, 2014, 02:53:06 PM
Bruce is possibly the greatest man alive.

As for when a new solo album is happening, apparently Bruce already recorded one last year with Roy Z. According to Roy, Iron Maiden's management or the like is holding the album back, because it's "too good" or something like that.

Ummm...source??

Scroll down the page a bit, but I heard about it at the link below. Apparently Roy Z was hinting at it on Facebook awhile back. 

https://forum.maidenfans.com/threads/bruce-dickinson.11858/page-22

Could be bullshit, who knows? But that's what I heard awhile back.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 07, 2014, 03:00:12 PM
It sure seems that that is what he is getting at.  It's weird that he would post stuff like that on FB, but I guess no one knows what's really going on.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on May 07, 2014, 03:19:32 PM
It sure seems that that is what he is getting at.  It's weird that he would post stuff like that on FB, but I guess no one knows what's really going on.

Yeah, I thought it was weird too.

On the one hand, if Steve and/or the management were preventing Bruce from releasing a solo album while waiting to make the last Iron Maiden album, I think that would be a bad sign for the last Maiden album and tour. On the other, if Bruce is choosing to hold it back himself (perhaps waiting to put it out after Maiden is finished, so he can properly tour the album), I have no idea why Roy is really angry.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 07, 2014, 04:04:58 PM
Wow that is some news to me.  And if its "too good" then I am really excited for it and sad that its not getting released yet.  I would also hope that Arry's poor solo attempt vs. Bruce's amazing solo career dont cause a rift in the band.  They made it this far, id hope something like this wouldnt prevent IM from moving on in the future.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on May 07, 2014, 04:13:31 PM
I'm pretty much at the point where I'm not expecting another Maiden album. I know they will pout one out at some point, but the time between albums is really beyond a fan's expected wait time. They fucking milked this Maiden England thing for so long.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 07, 2014, 08:37:38 PM
I'm pretty much at the point where I'm not expecting another Maiden album. I know they will pout one out at some point, but the time between albums is really beyond a fan's expected wait time. They fucking milked this Maiden England thing for so long.

Im kind of on your boat.  I do expect another album because the band said they had another one in them, but I am not sitting here anxiously awaiting one because Id just end up disappointed since I don't think its coming out anytime soon.  They definitely milked Maiden England for way too long and that's sad.  They are still my favorite band (just a slight edge over DT) so I still love them and I understand they are getting older and have interests outside of IM which I can respect.  I just hope I can see them live again and more than one more time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on May 08, 2014, 01:48:05 AM
Personally I'd like to see a new Iron Maiden album.

Not sure what happened to Bruce: The Singer.

I think we can all agree on this, id also love another Bruce solo album if the rest of IM isnt up to doing another album yet.
I'd be more interested in a new solo album actually, I love Bruce's stuff.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 08, 2014, 04:51:05 AM
Personally I'd like to see a new Iron Maiden album.

Not sure what happened to Bruce: The Singer.

I think we can all agree on this, id also love another Bruce solo album if the rest of IM isnt up to doing another album yet.
I'd be more interested in a new solo album actually, I love Bruce's stuff.
Would love a new Bruce album and tour. Bruce have in my opinion done some of his best vocal works outside of Maiden.
This whole "too good" from the managment, I don't believe that for a sec though. You don't manage a band in the caliber like Maiden and say their future album won't be strong enough and worry it won't hold up to some other album. You just don't say such a thing to Steve Harris.  :lol It's not like Bruce album would outsell Maiden anyway, I have a hard time believing that. I love his solo work don't get me wrong. The name Iron Maiden is just a bigger trademark then Bruce Dickinson alone could ever be or any other IM member for that matter.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on May 08, 2014, 04:59:37 AM
MrBoom makes a good point there.

It sure seems that that is what he is getting at.  It's weird that he would post stuff like that on FB, but I guess no one knows what's really going on.

Yeah, I thought it was weird too.

On the one hand, if Steve and/or the management were preventing Bruce from releasing a solo album while waiting to make the last Iron Maiden album, I think that would be a bad sign for the last Maiden album and tour. On the other, if Bruce is choosing to hold it back himself (perhaps waiting to put it out after Maiden is finished, so he can properly tour the album), I have no idea why Roy is really angry.

Going back to this, if it was Bruce's decision, I doubt Roy would post stuff like this.

Anyway, I had no idea Bruce was doing another album, so if there is something there waiting to go, that makes it even more frustrating for us fans.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on May 08, 2014, 11:35:39 AM
Yea I agree that it doesn't seem right that IM would hold Bruce back, but maybe it's the record company and it's more complicated than "it's too good" If there really is a Bruce album waiting in the shadows I'll be really pissed that something is holding it back.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: faizoff on May 16, 2014, 10:19:36 PM
So I go on these Maiden spurts on and off and right now in the middle of one and listened to the 2nd Bruce era albums in reverse chronological order and have to say it was such a joy to listen to them. For some weird reason I thought I didn't care for Frontier and AMOLAD in total. I mean I liked a few songs but listening to them again after a while I was wrong I loved them both warts and all.

Now I'm digging up my DVDs and watching the concerts, even with the million versions of the staple hit songs I think I still cant stop watching and listening to them over and over again. Might have to upgrade my en vivo and flight 666 DVDs to blurays soon.

And that also reminds me I need to pick up the Maiden England DVD set.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: NotePad on May 16, 2014, 11:22:04 PM
I'd much rather a new Maiden album over a Bruce solo album. Maiden has been doing some really interesting stuff on their last few albums. BNW and DoD sounded polished and crisp, which i love. But the last two have more of that 'classic' Maiden sound and feeling to them, except still part of this new rejuvenated Maiden they've been since the reunion, with the longer, progressive songs. I would much much rather to see Maiden do more new material.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2014, 11:28:30 AM
https://ironmaiden.com/aces-high.html (https://ironmaiden.com/aces-high.html)

That sounds really cool for anyone who is going to that Sonisphere.

Im also very dissapointed (although not surprised) about the few changes to the Maiden England setlist.  No excuse for the band not to pull a few different songs out considering this tour has been like 3 years long.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 03, 2014, 12:38:39 PM
https://www.greatwardisplayteam.com/the-team-pilots.html

Quote
I started actually flying at the ripe old age of 30. 7000 hours later I finished up as a Boeing 757 Captain and 737  instructor. Luckily the aircraft design I fly is still older than me, but the gap is closing. In my spare time I sing a bit, own a company that fixes airliners and am trying to bring airships back into our skies. Actually, I should have been born in1898, not 1958. C'est la vie.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2014, 12:41:51 PM
I guess the singing a bit is true nowadays it seems.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 03, 2014, 03:45:14 PM
Man, this tour needs to stop, enough already.  A new album probably won't come until 2016, maybe 2017.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2014, 04:15:35 PM
Man, this tour needs to stop, enough already.  A new album probably won't come until 2016, maybe 2017.

As much as I love Iron Maiden, they can certainly do some frustrating things. The fact that they are still doing the Maiden England set is embarrassing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2014, 05:35:45 PM
Man, this tour needs to stop, enough already.  A new album probably won't come until 2016, maybe 2017.

As much as I love Iron Maiden, they can certainly do some frustrating things. The fact that they are still doing the Maiden England set is embarrassing.

The song replacements this time around make the embarrassment worse.  They had like a year off and the replacements are to add songs like Wrathchild and Revelations and Sanctuary into the set.  I mean seriously.  The fan base deserves better.  If you are going to tour the same tour over and over again and then say when they come back for the last leg of the tour with some setlist shake up, I would expect Infinite Dreams at least.  They had plenty of time to rehearse.  If they played Infinite Dreams and that was the only changed song I think Id be happy.  Doing the same songs is really disrespectful for the fans.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2014, 05:38:07 PM
Right. Adding Wrathchild and Sanctuary IS A JOKE!

Infinite Dreams would be great. A three part harmony coming out of the music break would be awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 03, 2014, 06:22:59 PM
Not including Still Life is crazy too IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on June 03, 2014, 06:26:35 PM
Not including Still Life is crazy too IMO.

Oh god, I'd kill to see Still Life and Infinite Dreams played live. :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 03, 2014, 06:27:27 PM
Out of the original Maiden England set, they are probably the two I'd like to see the most, along with 7th Son.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on June 03, 2014, 06:35:00 PM
Out of the original Maiden England set, they are probably the two I'd like to see the most, along with 7th Son.

Hell, trade out Fear of the Dark for To Tame a Land for good measure too. 7th Son, TTaL, Phantom of the Opera, Still Life and Infinite Dreams? :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2014, 06:53:22 PM
Mr G, you are officially dreaming.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 03, 2014, 06:57:25 PM
Mr G, you are officially dreaming.

Was gonna post this.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2014, 06:58:49 PM
While they're at it, maybe bust out The Sheriff Of Huddersfield! :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 03, 2014, 07:04:31 PM
Also;

Alexander the Great
Judgement Day
Nomad
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
No Prayer For the Dying
Reach Out
The Unbeliever
Caught Somewhere in Time
Starblind
Lord of Light

Whatdya reckon??!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2014, 07:06:21 PM
I'd hit that!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on June 03, 2014, 07:09:59 PM
Mr G, you are officially dreaming.

Was gonna post this.  :lol

I don't care! I'd rather a wicked as hell dream like that than what we're currently getting! :lol

Also;

Alexander the Great
Judgement Day
Nomad
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
No Prayer For the Dying
Reach Out
The Unbeliever
Caught Somewhere in Time
Starblind

Whatdya reckon??!

Missing some Lord of Light in there. :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 03, 2014, 07:11:31 PM
Yeah why not, Lord of Light is fucking legit!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2014, 07:14:17 PM
Id love that, but please... no Reach Out. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 03, 2014, 07:15:14 PM
Id love that, but please... no Reach Out.

Reach Out is awesome!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 03, 2014, 07:16:57 PM
Im not familiar with the original, but I cringe when I hear it with Adrian on vocals.  Just not my cup of tea.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 03, 2014, 07:18:51 PM
Id love that, but please... no Reach Out.

Well, i cannot believe i am going to do this....

"..It's over your head..."
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 04, 2014, 01:58:47 AM
Also;

Alexander the Great
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Reach Out
Caught Somewhere in Time
Whatdya reckon??!
I would be in tears if they would pull out these songs live. So much nostalgia for me. :chill
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 04, 2014, 05:15:16 AM
Id love that, but please... no Reach Out.

Well, i cannot believe i am going to do this....

"..It's over your head...

Real nice bro, you nailed it!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on June 04, 2014, 04:10:46 PM
Does anyone have Eddies Archieve?  Very cool b-sides on it, and I thought Reach out was great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 04, 2014, 04:26:44 PM
Does anyone have Eddies Archieve?  Very cool b-sides on it, and I thought Reach out was great.

Yes i have it and thats why I dont like Reach Out.  I clearly dont get it. I actually dont like most of the b-sides. Although surprisingly to some (not me) the Blaze b-sides are amazing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 04, 2014, 04:54:09 PM
Does anyone have Eddies Archieve?  Very cool b-sides on it, and I thought Reach out was great.

Amazing boxset.  Mine is still in perfect condition.


Does anyone have Eddies Archieve?  Very cool b-sides on it, and I thought Reach out was great.

Yes i have it and thats why I dont like Reach Out.  I clearly dont get it. I actually dont like most of the b-sides. Although surprisingly to some (not me) the Blaze b-sides are amazing.

You do realize the origins behind the SIT b-sides and why they are so different in style?

Also, the Blaze b-sides are Maiden's best b-sides.  A shame that I Live My Way was missing from the b-sides cd.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 04, 2014, 06:51:17 PM
Glad you agree with Blaze's b-sides and I figured you would cause if I remember correctly, you like me, are a big fan of the X-Factor.

And no, I am not familier with the origin of the SIT b-sides

As for Eddie's Archive, the story of how I obtained mine is funny.  My college roommate and I became die hard IM fans together while in college at Penn State.  There was a local CD/record store in the downtown area that my father always went to and would find some obscure record and buy it.  So one time when he came to visit, he wanted to go to that record store.  So I figured, if I were to ever find an Eddies Archive, it would be in a store like this.  We went and I searched and searched and searched and I couldnt find it.  The place was pretty unorganized so it took at least like 45 minutes while my father dug through all the records.  Well eventually my father found what he wanted and I gave up so we go to check out and I can remember this so well, as he was paying, I turn my head to the left and on top of a stack of random things was the Eddies Archive.  It was like 120 bucks and i didnt have that much cash on me so I immediately called my roommate and told him to take my keys and car and come down and buy it.  Which he did and as he tells me, after buying it.  The guy at the counter tells his other co-worker "Hey, someone finally bought Eddies Archive"  We ended up splitting the cost and after we graduated we played a game of war to determine who keeps it and I won, so it sits nicely on my man cave on display.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 04, 2014, 07:00:58 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Entire_Population_of_Hackney
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasted_Years
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_in_a_Strange_Land_%28song%29

At the end of the 1985 World Slavery Tour, Iron Maiden took 6 months off, when Nicko McBrain's frustration of not playing after winding down from an extensive Maiden tour and looking at a six month break, drove him to rent a rehearsal studio and invite Adrian Smith along to jam. The two invited more friends including: Dave Colwell (the one who wrote "Reach Out"), Andy Barnett [1] as well as Martin Connoly, a friend of McBrain's who also played in Marshall Fury. Both Colwell and Barnett helped write "That Girl" during this project and it was later used with FM.

McBrain arranged two gigs one under the name The Entire Population of Hackney and the other under the name The Sherman Tankers. The audience recording called The Entire Population of Hackney was taken from the first show; Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray & Steve Harris joined the band on stage only for the encores.[2] Their set includes songs from all the members and some covers from Bob Seger and ZZ Top.

The result of this short break from Iron Maiden was that three of the songs featured in the setlist would be later used on two Iron Maiden singles. "Reach Out" featured on Wasted Years and "Juanita" and "That Girl" featured on Stranger in a Strange Land.[3]



The B-sides to this single, "That Girl" and "Juanita", were both played during The Entire Population of Hackney secret gig on 19 December 1985, with Adrian Smith on vocals. This is probably where the idea came from to play them as B-sides, especially with Adrian's large presence on this single and the Somewhere in Time album.

"That Girl" was originally written for The Entire Population of Hackney by the guitarist Andy Barnett, and was recorded by both Iron Maiden and FM around the same time. It was prominently featured on FM's 1986 debut album Indiscreet, which was released just three weeks prior to Iron Maiden's Somewhere In Time. The FM's version was rewritten by bassist Merv Goldsworthy and drummer Pete Jupp, resulting in the two versions being significantly different, sharing only harmony on the verses and some of the lyrics. However, Iron Maiden's version is still credited to both Goldsworthy and Jupp alongside Barnett, possibly due to copyright issues. The first guitar solo is played by Dave Murray while the ending guitar solo is played by Adrian Smith, who also played bass on the recording because Steve Harris didn't want to learn to play the song.

"Juanita" was originally played by Barnett's band Marshall Fury in the early 1980s, and it was written by Steve Barnacle and Derek O'Neil. Marshall Fury never recorded a studio version of the song. Iron Maiden's version features Bruce Dickinson (who reportedly changed some of the lyrics during the recording) on vocals, Nicko McBrain on drums and Adrian Smith on all guitars and bass.



The b-side "Reach Out" was sung by Adrian Smith, with regular lead singer Bruce Dickinson providing backing vocals. This song was previously performed live by Nicko McBrain and Smith's side project The Entire Population of Hackney.

The demential song "Sheriff of Huddersfield" is about Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood's decision to move to Los Angeles and buy a house in the Hollywood Hills. Apparently he had trouble adjusting to the LA lifestyle and often complained to the band about it. Interestingly Smallwood was unaware of the composition until it was released on the single, as the band had kept it secret from him. The song opens with the spoken line "We're on a mission from Rod", a parody of the tagline for The Blues Brothers, "We're on a mission from God". Later, a similar comedy piece called "Bayswater Ain't a Bad Place to Be", again mocking Smallwood, was released as an unlisted untitled b-side ("Space Station No. 5"'s epilogue) in the "Be Quick or Be Dead" single.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 04, 2014, 07:11:52 PM
Thats cool and all and I can respect that, but I dislike all three of those songs. Just not my cup of tea.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on June 04, 2014, 07:13:04 PM
I don't even want to mention how much I paid for my copy of EA lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 04, 2014, 07:24:48 PM
I don't even want to mention how much I paid for my copy of EA lol

I think mine cost $150.  Looking back now, for the content compared to boxsets these days, that's hell expensive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on June 05, 2014, 12:23:03 PM
I'm so amped and stoked right now.  Iron Maiden is playing the Rock AM Ring Festival and I think it is being streamed in about 35 min.

https://www.ringrocker.com/rock-am-ring-livestream.php

The Offspring played before them, the quality is all right.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 05, 2014, 12:36:51 PM
That's awesome man! Thx for the headsup!  :metal

Pretty solid quality actually. Watching Volbeat at the moment.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 05, 2014, 01:13:18 PM
Moooooooooooonchiiiiiillllld!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on June 05, 2014, 01:18:58 PM
I'm watching it now :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on June 05, 2014, 01:24:02 PM
The Prisoner has such a fun chorus to sing along with.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on June 05, 2014, 03:33:00 PM
Damn, I am assuming I missed it since I see a German band playing now? I have no idea who they are or what they are saying.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 05, 2014, 05:19:58 PM
Should come up on youtube soon I hope.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 13, 2014, 12:48:09 PM
Man if there's one dude I really would love to sit down and have a pint with it's Mr McBrain, he could entertain anyone with road stories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0cMGEbGi9o
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on June 13, 2014, 01:46:25 PM
What the hell are you talking about?

Nothing.  I completely made that up because I feel inferior in my Maiden knowledge to all of you long-time fans, so I wanted to have a brief moment of fun while you wondered whether there might actually be something out there that you didn't know about.  But I have had my brief moment in the sun, and now my time has passed...

(https://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/44894847.jpg)

I googled The Monkey, The Prophet, And The Idol too.  :rollin

Oh god... I must've dropped out of this thread, because I just clicked the 'new' button, and this was the section of the discussion it took me to.  :spitcoffee:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 17, 2014, 06:50:28 AM
Spechless....

https://youtu.be/Li58voy6xXM
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on June 17, 2014, 09:09:32 AM
Spechless....

https://youtu.be/Li58voy6xXM

:clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on June 17, 2014, 11:40:25 AM
yeah, that was brilliant.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on June 17, 2014, 02:14:22 PM
Wow that was great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on June 17, 2014, 04:18:20 PM
Wow, killer.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on June 17, 2014, 04:21:19 PM
That double bass makes it killer! :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on June 17, 2014, 05:10:12 PM
Yea the double bass rawks! I also love the great balls of fire thingy during the first verse.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on June 17, 2014, 09:11:39 PM
That's just fucking brilliant   :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on July 27, 2014, 02:14:44 PM
Listening to Piece of Mind a lot lately . . . and I can't get over the fact that on most of the tunes, you can't hear the bass drum AT ALL. I mean, what the heck? TNOTB had a thunderous bass drum sound (Prisoner intro for example) but POM loses quite a bit of punch because of that deficiency.  Of course, whatever there was of it is buried under Nicko's OCD spamming of the ride cymbal. Great album anyway.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on July 27, 2014, 03:26:50 PM
The mix is generally pretty bad.  Still a classic album though. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: King Postwhore on July 27, 2014, 03:32:34 PM
My favorite Maiden album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on July 30, 2014, 02:45:30 AM
Iron Maiden fans start online petition to bring back original Eddie artist.

https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/iron-maiden-bring-back-derek-riggs
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 30, 2014, 04:35:30 AM
Pass. The covers are fine without Riggs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 30, 2014, 05:19:35 AM
Iron Maiden fans start online petition to bring back original Eddie artist.

https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/iron-maiden-bring-back-derek-riggs

No point when they aren't releasing albums.  I'd rather a petition for the band to get their asses in the studio.

Actually, a petition to use a different producer would be more productive, who gives a shit about the covers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 30, 2014, 05:53:22 AM
Iron Maiden fans start online petition to bring back original Eddie artist.

https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/iron-maiden-bring-back-derek-riggs

No point when they aren't releasing albums.  I'd rather a petition for the band to get their asses in the studio.

Actually, a petition to use a different producer would be more productive, who gives a shit about the covers.
I do and have been since I first discovered IM. Looking at their covers and finding hidden messages and nuggetz was a big part of Maiden for me, atleast when I was younger. Looking at the SbiT vinyl while listening to the music was one of the reasons why Maiden stood out from other bands back in the day. That was something Derek Riggs did amazingly well.
When I look at the The Final Frontier cover for example it's just dead to me, nothing that makes it alive or adventures.

I also don't dig future Eddie, I just can't. Call it "caught in nostalgica" or whatever, that's just my opinion. Derek Riggs was immensly important back in the day. Unfourtunately buying albums and especially looking at the cover is a dying trend these days it seems, yes vinyls are a thing which is cool of course but not as big though as CDs and digital downloading.

(https://www.ironmaiden.com/wallpapers/images/1600/TheFinalFrontier.jpg)

(https://www.ironmaidenwallpaper.com/files/album_iron_maiden_a_matter_of_life_and_death.jpg)

Compared to this:

(https://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4449/artliveafterdeath3h.jpg)

or this:

(https://www.bellazon.com/main/uploads/monthly_07_2011/post-35533-1310587244.jpg)

There's so much happening in the periphery. Kind of like how detailed Don Rosa would do it.
So I would love for Riggs to come back but I don't think that would ever happen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 30, 2014, 06:01:14 AM
Im also not a big fan of TFF cover or art work as well as DoD's, but I like AMoLaD and BNW's.  Those album covers are great IMO.  I understand people werent crazy about the new Eddie's, but I just see it as an evolution of Eddie just like the evolution of the music.

Id also rather see a petition for them to make more music or to tour more (and have more diverse set lists) as those to me are way more important than an artist who is not really needed since they arent releasing anything.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on July 30, 2014, 06:05:02 AM
Or how about not petitioning about anything and just letting them do their thing?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on July 30, 2014, 06:10:19 AM
Or how about not petitioning about anything and just letting them do their thing?

Well yea that too. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on July 30, 2014, 06:12:45 AM
Or how about not petitioning about anything and just letting them do their thing?
Sounds good to me. Of all the bands in the world, Iron Maiden is the one I trust the most. And I'm pretty sure they'll be heading to the studio this fall to work on new music. The cover will probably be fine, especially after AMOLAD and TFF, which are two of my favorite Maiden album covers.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 30, 2014, 06:13:33 AM
Or how about not petitioning about anything and just letting them do their thing?

Fucking this.

Seriously, I get that the older covers a a lot better than the newer ones, but a petition like this is fucking stupid.  Does anyone really think the band would give a shit anyway?  And if they did use Derek again, it would be because they chose to, not a stupid bunch of people having cry over it.

Surely Maiden fans would understand now that the band doesn't give a fuck and does every thing their way, no compromise.  It's been that way since 76, nothings gonna change now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 30, 2014, 07:06:35 AM
I couldn't care less about a petition and Maiden will certainly not care about it. If DR is invited back by the band I would be happy of course but I don't see that ever happen.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on July 30, 2014, 07:20:13 AM
I couldn't care less about a petition and Maiden will certainly not care about it. If DR is invited back by the band I would be happy of course but I don't see that ever happen.

No, I don't think so either.  If for some reason they collaborated again, it would indeed be great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on July 30, 2014, 08:28:23 AM
Or how about not petitioning about anything and just letting them do their thing?

:clap:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on July 31, 2014, 08:03:57 PM
Actually, a petition to use a different producer would be more productive, who gives a shit about the covers.
Meh. As long as Steve is in the band, the albums are going to have shit production.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on July 31, 2014, 09:05:16 PM
Maybe a petition to remix Piece of Mind?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on August 11, 2014, 05:40:43 AM
Uhm, I was going to post something stupid like: didn´t Riggs die in ´88 or something, but he´s alive and well, even has a facebook page!

Some work of his:

(https://derek.server311.com/riggsart/Media/posterpage/green_alien_poster_750px.jpg)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 11, 2014, 07:09:51 AM
'modern' Riggs' stuff is pretty terrible.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Curious Orange on August 11, 2014, 07:35:39 AM
Didn't Riggs stop working for Maiden because he felt the band (read Rod Smallwood) was ripping him off? He was under contract to IM, and when that ended, the band suggested he submit stuff unpaid, and they'd only pay him if they used it. He walked.

He's done loads of stuff for then since - the most recent being the Flight 666 poster where Eddie is ripping the top of the plane - but they've never used it as the "black and white photo collage" look was obviously better(?).

(https://www.europosters.co.uk/image/750/7916.jpg)

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 11, 2014, 03:15:00 PM
Yeah I think that, coupled with the unrealistic time frames he was given to complete the art, was why he left.  I read somewhere that sometimes he apparently had to carry wet paintings in taxi's to take to Rod at his beck and call. 

I just realised how the artwork to TFF is almost like a reimagining of the FOTD artwork.  Hm.  Well 'reimagining' might be a stretch.  I think its just Eddie's position on the cover.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 11, 2014, 05:04:49 PM
'modern' Riggs' stuff is pretty terrible.

I thought the same thing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on August 11, 2014, 05:07:24 PM
I just realised how the artwork to TFF is almost like a reimagining of the FOTD artwork.  Hm.  Well 'reimagining' might be a stretch.  I think its just Eddie's position on the cover.
Both were painted by Melvyn Grant. That might be part of it.

Riggs was apparently treated pretty poorly by Maiden's management. He is not nice to them on his website.

The story behind the Flight 666 painting is that Maiden would only pay him if they ended up using it, Riggs was not ok with that and didn't give it to them to use. That painting is actually unfinished, after he got that offer he stopped working on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on August 11, 2014, 06:33:29 PM
I just realised how the artwork to TFF is almost like a reimagining of the FOTD artwork.  Hm.  Well 'reimagining' might be a stretch.  I think its just Eddie's position on the cover.
Both were painted by Melvyn Grant. That might be part of it.

Ah yes, of course.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 12, 2014, 09:41:24 AM
(https://www.europosters.co.uk/image/750/7916.jpg)
Awesome stuff!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on August 26, 2014, 02:10:14 PM
For those that are interested, Iron Maiden are releasing vinyl reissues this fall.

https://bravewords.com/news/iron-maiden-classic-80s-vinyl-reissues-on-the-way-details-revealed

Look awesome, especially the singles series. Love the Collector's Box.

Personally, I'm not interested.. But it looks like a great collection.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 26, 2014, 02:13:17 PM
I saw that on facebook this morning.  Looks cool for collectors and I agree, the singles look really cool.  I am also not interested because I do not collect such things or even listen to vinyl anyway. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: WebRaider on August 26, 2014, 09:29:06 PM
Lego Iron Maiden!

Rock in Rio version of "The Wicker Man" gets the Lego treatment  ;D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWhtmkM2eA
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 26, 2014, 09:43:30 PM
Lego Iron Maiden!

Rock in Rio version of "The Wicker Man" gets the Lego treatment  ;D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWhtmkM2eA

Wow, this is simply unreal!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on August 27, 2014, 12:14:40 AM
That was awesome!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 27, 2014, 03:25:04 AM
 :metal Love that he nails the jumps Bruce does. I saw on his page that he started this project about 6 years ago.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on August 27, 2014, 03:35:48 AM
Love how he portrays Steve with his signiture foot up and singing at the crowd stance, he nailed it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on August 27, 2014, 08:53:58 AM
Lego Iron Maiden!

Rock in Rio version of "The Wicker Man" gets the Lego treatment  ;D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWhtmkM2eA

:clap:  Fantastic.  He nailed everything about that show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on August 27, 2014, 09:14:14 AM
Very well done indeed. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on August 27, 2014, 09:18:02 AM
I was also very impressed at how much the Lego guy sounded like Bruce.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on August 27, 2014, 09:19:53 AM
Nicko's expression :lol

Very nicely done :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Riitasointi on August 27, 2014, 09:45:49 AM
Nicko's expression :lol
This  :lol

Some thought and time has clearly been put into this, very nice!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on August 27, 2014, 11:06:57 AM
That was so awesome and funny. The guy nailed some of my favorite moments. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on September 04, 2014, 10:26:06 AM
Nothing new, but just wanted to reiterate an old point.  Joe made the comment that he considers En Vivo! to be the definitive Iron Maiden live video.  When he first made that claim, I disputed how that could be the case since it so heavily emphasizes new material from their latest album and otherwise rehashed songs that have been done on other live compilations.  However, after buying the DVD, I quickly changed my tune.  The new songs come off VERY well in a live setting.  And the "hits" from the past are VERY well done and full of energy.  This remains my favorite Maiden live set, and they have some REALLY good ones.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on September 04, 2014, 12:52:51 PM
Bosk, to me the best live album EVER is Maiden´s Live After Death - I bought it when I was only 11 years old, as soon as it was released, and still listein to it regularly. I know the visuals are dated these days, but it´s the classic Maiden I´ve loved from the get go, my first musical addiction, so I´m extremely biased in this discussion...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 04, 2014, 03:57:31 PM
I think all old school IM fans will say the same about LaD and while it is great, its not the same for the newer generation IM fans who fell in love with RiR like myself although RiR has been surpassed by every live release theyve had since then.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 04, 2014, 04:44:00 PM
The best filmed one for me is Death On The Road. It's gorgeous. Problem is is that it's KILLED by Steve's horrendous editing.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on September 04, 2014, 04:52:33 PM
The best filmed one for me is Death On The Road. It's gorgeous. Problem is is that it's KILLED by Steve's horrendous editing.

Oh my...  I had heard similar comments in the past, but had never seen it.  4 minutes in, and my eyes hurt!  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 04, 2014, 05:03:43 PM
The best filmed one for me is Death On The Road. It's gorgeous. Problem is is that it's KILLED by Steve's horrendous editing.

Oh my...  I had heard similar comments in the past, but had never seen it.  4 minutes in, and my eyes hurt!  :lol

Bosk, I've been a Maiden fan a long time and IMO DOTR is the best footage of the band on film.
But it's savagely ruined.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on September 04, 2014, 05:04:02 PM
Rock in Rio was ruined for me once someone pointed out the editing. I never noticed it and then suddenly I can't watch it anymore.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 04, 2014, 05:07:36 PM
I never had a problem with RIR and the editing.  I like DOTR but Bruce sounds weak on that one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 04, 2014, 05:28:29 PM
The cinematography on DotR is fantastic.  The editing really does ruin it.  I would love for RiR and DotR to get re-released with new edits and put onto blu-ray.  That would be a dream come true.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 04, 2014, 05:35:20 PM
The cinematography on DotR is fantastic.  The editing really does ruin it.  I would love for RiR and DotR to get re-released with new edits and put onto blu-ray.  That would be a dream come true.
Amen, brother.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 04, 2014, 11:44:53 PM
Rock in Rio was ruined for me once someone pointed out the editing. I never noticed it and then suddenly I can't watch it anymore.
Hmm haven't seen RIR in a while but is it as bad as Live in Donington '92? because that I remember was a stroboscope fest in the editing room. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on September 05, 2014, 12:01:34 AM
It's much much worse.

In a weird way, I kind of like the editing. It's really fast paced and captures the energy of that performance well. It's not very easy on the eyes but I usually don't pay too much attention to visuals on concert videos anyway.

Death On the Road on the other hand..they fucked that one up big time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 05, 2014, 02:22:50 AM
It's really fast paced and captures the energy of that performance well.

I will agree with this.  The fast paced editing allows the video to capture the energy very well and if I am not laying on my couch and trying to watch RiR or DotR then I dont mind the editing so much, but both concerts are hard to watch when I dont want to "feel" the energy per se and just want to enjoy the concert.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on September 24, 2014, 08:07:41 AM
There's a thread on the DT side about their lack of spontaneity live, but at least JP can play the correct studio version of his solos. With IM about 67% of the time you're getting a solo that is different from the studio version, and that's a little too much spontaneity for me. If you don't change the lyrics, riffs, or drum beats you shouldn't change the solos either. Dave is not quite as guilty as Janick but he's getting close.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 24, 2014, 09:47:25 AM
There's a thread on the DT side about their lack of spontaneity live, but at least JP can play the correct studio version of his solos. With IM about 67% of the time you're getting a solo that is different from the studio version, and that's a little too much spontaneity for me. If you don't change the lyrics, riffs, or drum beats you shouldn't change the solos either. Dave is not quite as guilty as Janick but he's getting close.

Dave has gotten more guilty of that with age and I hate how he does TNOTB solo now where he just holds that one note instead of shredding.  Janick is a tad bit more understandable since he kind of always did it his own style I guess, but Adrian is the man in this regard.  He usually or always keeps it true to the song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Riitasointi on September 24, 2014, 10:56:47 AM
There's a thread on the DT side about their lack of spontaneity live, but at least JP can play the correct studio version of his solos. With IM about 67% of the time you're getting a solo that is different from the studio version, and that's a little too much spontaneity for me. If you don't change the lyrics, riffs, or drum beats you shouldn't change the solos either. Dave is not quite as guilty as Janick but he's getting close.

Dave has gotten more guilty of that with age and I hate how he does TNOTB solo now where he just holds that one note instead of shredding.  Janick is a tad bit more understandable since he kind of always did it his own style I guess, but Adrian is the man in this regard.  He usually or always keeps it true to the song.
It makes me sad that even Adrian is taking shortcuts nowadays with his solos. It's so frustrating when he's playing a solo and you go like "aaaaand here comes the amazing lick I love, wait for iiitt." and then he decides not to play it but instead "improvise" a pentatonic scale up and down or something  :tdwn I love Adrian but that really bugs me cos he used to play his solos note for note in the past. Well, at least his stuff is still better than Dave's improvs, not to mention Janick's.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on September 24, 2014, 11:04:41 AM
My idea is that they just got bored with their solos over the years, which isn't that uncommon for guitarists. It's not like they forgot how to play them.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 24, 2014, 08:10:22 PM
I have never had a problem with their live solos.  Janick obviously needs to clean things up, but he's getting better.  I've always really enjoyed Dave and Adrian's improvs though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 25, 2014, 06:56:06 PM
I have never had a problem with their live solos.  Janick obviously needs to clean things up, but he's getting better.  I've always really enjoyed Dave and Adrian's improvs though.

This.  Adrian particularly. I would say some of his live solos are far superior to the studio counterparts.  Wicker Man from RiR, Rime from F666 are good examples.

I'd be pretty happy if Janick just stuck to his slow, melodic solos; things like Wasting Love and Blood Brothers are so beautiful.  His 'shredz' are generally pretty terrible. 

Davey... I miss the old Davey that was more Hendrix/Blackmore influenced.  I think since No Prayer with Janick in the band, he traded in that old style and started playing more like Janick - AKA clusterfucks of legato notes with nothing really that memorable.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: The Curious Orange on September 26, 2014, 02:05:05 AM
I love Janick's solos - he really brings the WTF?-factor.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on September 26, 2014, 02:09:40 AM
He has a certain X factor.



:neverusethis:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 26, 2014, 02:21:01 AM
Janick was pretty impressive on En Vivo, he seemed to have a lot more control.  I think his style in the studio is really quite good and sometimes quite technical and impressive, and as sneaky said, his slower more melodic stuff is really excellent and definitely has its place in Maiden's sound these days.  A bit more focus live and he'd be fine.  Oh, and if he is going to play Adrian's solos, perhaps a bit more thought beforehand and come up with something different but equally impressive.  What he does to Adrian's solos is just uncalled for.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on September 26, 2014, 02:28:38 AM
Adrian is easily my favourite of the 3. His solos are just much more melodic and interesting than the other two, on the whole. Doesn't mean the others don't do some great stuff of course.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on September 26, 2014, 04:58:16 AM
By the way, today in 1981 Bruce joined Maiden :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 26, 2014, 05:15:25 AM
 :metal

To celebrate, here's his studio audition which I haven't heard myself actually:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBWnaH-Toyw

and his first gig with IM:
Iron Maiden - Live in Bologna, Italy 1981 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIOiHg_2aFE)

Man what I would pay to be able to witness that gig. The energy is pure and his voice is fresh!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 26, 2014, 08:06:42 AM
What he does to Adrian's solos is just uncalled for.

This.  I wanted to cry when I heard Revelations live in '08, such an awesome solo replaced with a bad wank
(the three part harmony line after it was/is golden though).

Adrian is easily my favourite of the 3. His solos are just much more melodic and interesting than the other two, on the whole. Doesn't mean the others don't do some great stuff of course.

Also this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Plasmastrike on September 26, 2014, 08:46:23 AM
Sorry if this has been talked about, but is there any news at all regarding Maiden putting out another album?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 26, 2014, 09:12:37 AM
Not that I know of.  I don't see any reason why they wouldn't tho.

Interestingly, a pattern emerges when you look at the years Maiden albums have been released...

Iron Maiden, Killers, NOTB, POM and Powerslave - 80-84, an album every year.

Powerslave, SiT, SSOASS, NPFTD, FOTD - 84-92 - 2 year gap

FOTD, XF, VXI, 92-98 - 3 year gap

--- 2 year break---

BNW, DOD, AMOLAD, 00-06 - 3 year gap

AMOLAD to TFF - 4 year gap

We should have a new Maiden album studio by the end of 2014 you heard it here first (C) sneakyblueberry
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ariich on September 26, 2014, 09:18:48 AM
Unless they've carried on up to 5 year gaps of course.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 26, 2014, 09:25:45 AM
so basically there is no pattern
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 26, 2014, 05:30:22 PM
If we do see another Maiden album, I don't think it will be until the second half of 2015 or sometime in 2016.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 26, 2014, 05:31:47 PM
If we do see another Maiden album, I don't think it will be until the second half of 2015 or sometime in 2016.
I think it'll be..um..somewhere in time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 26, 2014, 05:49:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/IiDwJ.gif)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 26, 2014, 05:51:21 PM
what the fuck is wrong with Tom Cruise anyway.  I hear he's alien people.

New Maiden album would be great, thanks.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 26, 2014, 05:54:27 PM
Most likely but he's a damn good actor.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 26, 2014, 06:26:44 PM
Can't stand Tom Cruise myself.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zook on September 26, 2014, 07:19:10 PM
Can't stand Tom Cruise myself.

You're glib.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on September 28, 2014, 07:15:20 PM
Iron Maiden is currently recording in Paris; already some sightings of them hanging around there https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9biXj4ui4I

There was also an interview with Nicko sometime ago where he said Maiden were definitely going to perform in 2015. Knowing their recording habits (they work very quickly once they get started), I imagine we'll get the album in time for a summer tour, rather than in the fall like last time.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 28, 2014, 07:21:05 PM
That's exciting, if its true.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on September 28, 2014, 07:41:17 PM
Iron Maiden is currently recording in Paris; already some sightings of them hanging around there https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9biXj4ui4I

There was also an interview with Nicko sometime ago where he said Maiden were definitely going to perform in 2015. Knowing their recording habits (they work very quickly once they get started), I imagine we'll get the album in time for a summer tour, rather than in the fall like last time.
I like the guy painting the match. That's cool.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on September 28, 2014, 09:05:07 PM
That's exciting, if its true.
Apparently more solid news will be given in the next fan club magazine. Don't expect anything in the way of song/album titles and such, but probably something like "The album is being recorded now and will be released around X time of year with a tour following"..
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 28, 2014, 09:09:55 PM
That's exciting, if its true.
Apparently more solid news will be given in the next fan club magazine. Don't expect anything in the way of song/album titles and such, but probably something like "The album is being recorded now and will be released around X time of year with a tour following"..

Is anyone here a part of the IM fanclub?  Just out of interest.

I think my brother was in it for a little while around the time the X Factor came out but don't think he was in it too long.  He got some cool little knick knacks. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on September 28, 2014, 09:32:56 PM
I'm not but I know some who are and will definitely report back with whatever cool tidbits are in the mag!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on September 29, 2014, 02:18:10 AM
That little clip got me really excited, that just goes to show how big of a fanboy I am.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 29, 2014, 05:04:37 AM
Yeah, if this is true, this is actually a really nice surprise. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on September 29, 2014, 05:19:12 AM
My friends were actually talking about Maiden currently working on a new album and I knew it was very possible but decided not to really believe it until I see it. And now that I saw it...  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 29, 2014, 05:34:54 AM
Is there actually anything besides that vid of Nick and H suggesting that they are working on new material?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 29, 2014, 06:32:46 AM
That's exciting, if its true.
Apparently more solid news will be given in the next fan club magazine. Don't expect anything in the way of song/album titles and such, but probably something like "The album is being recorded now and will be released around X time of year with a tour following"..

Is anyone here a part of the IM fanclub?  Just out of interest.

I think my brother was in it for a little while around the time the X Factor came out but don't think he was in it too long.  He got some cool little knick knacks.

Used to be, but since they have had a few years of not doing anything I have not renewed, I probably will join again if they announce some NA tour dates for next year.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MiracleSleeper on September 29, 2014, 12:28:12 PM
Glad to see they're recording new stuff. I'm quite an outcast when it comes to Maiden. My favorite albums are Brave New World, Dance of Death, AMOLAD, and The Final Frontier. I love classic Maiden, but new Maiden just hits something for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 29, 2014, 12:32:14 PM
Glad to see they're recording new stuff. I'm quite an outcast when it comes to Maiden. My favorite albums are Brave New World, Dance of Death, AMOLAD, and The Final Frontier. I love classic Maiden, but new Maiden just hits something for me.

I dont think you are an outcast.  Those albums are great! AMOLAD is my personal favorite.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on September 29, 2014, 12:35:35 PM
I am in that boat as well.  I actually prefer the reunion albums and consider them to be Maiden's strongest work.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on September 29, 2014, 12:36:58 PM
I'm the opposite. The reunion stuff is good to great but I prefer the classic stuff from the 80s.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MiracleSleeper on September 29, 2014, 12:42:39 PM
So powah! So energy! 
:lol As I mentioned in GD, I recently returned to DTF after a several year hiatus, so I totally forgot where that's from. I think it was some Asian fan at a concert explaining why he loves DT if I recall correctly.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 29, 2014, 01:29:20 PM
I'm the opposite. The reunion stuff is good to great but I prefer the classic stuff from the 80s.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 29, 2014, 02:12:46 PM
I'm the opposite. The reunion stuff is good to great but I prefer the classic stuff from the 80s.

I'd probably say this, but I really love the reunion stuff too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 29, 2014, 02:17:07 PM
So powah! So energy! 
:lol As I mentioned in GD, I recently returned to DTF after a several year hiatus, so I totally forgot where that's from. I think it was some Asian fan at a concert explaining why he loves DT if I recall correctly.

From Flight 666 maybe? Sounds familiar too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on September 29, 2014, 02:34:40 PM
At this stage, I'm more then good with anything new that Iron Maiden releases
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on September 29, 2014, 02:42:41 PM
So powah! So energy! 
:lol As I mentioned in GD, I recently returned to DTF after a several year hiatus, so I totally forgot where that's from. I think it was some Asian fan at a concert explaining why he loves DT if I recall correctly.

From Flight 666 maybe? Sounds familiar too.

:umno:  You do realize that is from a DT DVD, not a Maiden DVD, right?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 29, 2014, 02:52:30 PM
So powah! So energy! 
:lol As I mentioned in GD, I recently returned to DTF after a several year hiatus, so I totally forgot where that's from. I think it was some Asian fan at a concert explaining why he loves DT if I recall correctly.

From Flight 666 maybe? Sounds familiar too.

:umno:  You do realize that is from a DT DVD, not a Maiden DVD, right?

Clearly not lol since its in the IM thread and it sounded familiar thats what came to mind.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 29, 2014, 03:27:46 PM
I am in that boat as well.  I actually prefer the reunion albums and consider them to be Maiden's strongest work.
I am an old school Maiden fan, but I feel the same way about the Reunion albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 29, 2014, 03:40:07 PM
So powah! So energy! 
:lol As I mentioned in GD, I recently returned to DTF after a several year hiatus, so I totally forgot where that's from. I think it was some Asian fan at a concert explaining why he loves DT if I recall correctly.

From Flight 666 maybe? Sounds familiar too.

:umno:  You do realize that is from a DT DVD, not a Maiden DVD, right?

Clearly not lol since its in the IM thread and it sounded familiar thats what came to mind.

I do not remember saying that haha.  But yes, its from a DT dvd.  I think its either LiT or Budokan, I don't recall.  Its been aaaages since I've watched any of them. 

I am in that boat as well.  I actually prefer the reunion albums and consider them to be Maiden's strongest work.
I am an old school Maiden fan, but I feel the same way about the Reunion albums.

Wow, really, TAC?  Although I do love the post-Blaze era (and the Blaze era for that matter), I'd take anything from IM through to SSOASS over BNW onwards.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on September 29, 2014, 10:16:21 PM
The last two albums are up there with their best. AMOLAD is my 2nd favorite Maiden behind Piece of Mind.

Though for consistency, I think I'd slightly prefer the 80s. Love all eras though, the only album I don't like is Fear of the Dark. Everything else is, at worst, good.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on September 30, 2014, 01:40:06 AM
The last two albums are up there with their best. AMOLAD is my 2nd favorite Maiden behind Piece of Mind.

Wow!  That's cool.  TFF I find incredibly boring.  And the elements in it that are supposed to be 'fresh' (I'm thinking of the album intro specifically) are so poorly executed they're laughable. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on September 30, 2014, 05:33:40 AM
TFF was probably Maiden's biggest grower.  At first I ddin't care for it but as it aged it's one I go for quite often.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on September 30, 2014, 06:38:19 AM
TFF never grew on me.  I dont think its bad or anything, just on the bottom tier of IM albums for me.  Easily the worst of the reunion albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dream Team on September 30, 2014, 07:25:45 AM
I like metal that's up-tempo and riffy, which 80's Maiden certainly was. The re-union stuff is outstanding, but doesn't quite reach the heights of 1982-1988. But really, it's apples-to-oranges.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on September 30, 2014, 08:56:34 AM
It keeps growing on me, honestly. The songs I thought were good are becoming awesome (Coming home), and the songs I thought were average are becoming good (Starblind).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on September 30, 2014, 09:19:10 AM
I really liked the Final Frontier.  The title track is good (yes, I like the repeating chorus lines, sue me), Coming Home, Starblind, Mother of Mercy, and The Way The Wild Wind Blows (I feel like I really got a great grasp on how to sing it when listening to an instrumental cover of it) are really good.  Is it better than their earlier works?  I can't tell for sure since I've been only a fan in the post-reunion era.  I will say this though.  These reunion albums are no slouches in comparison to their earlier work and I'm just thankful that these guys still churn out good work rather than reunite just for the money and nostalgia (history tours aside though).

As for the other reunion albums, well, I've heard Brave New World and A Matter of Life and Death, but unless, those albums, along with Dances of Death are on Spotify, it's kinda harder for me to rate the reunion albums.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on September 30, 2014, 09:27:56 AM
The Final Frontier is their best album and is the album that finally made me a fan despite that I had heard them all the way back in the Number of the Beast days.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zantera on September 30, 2014, 11:23:45 AM
I don't think Final Frontier was a bad album, I would say a decent one. One of their least good Dickinson-albums, but a few redeemable songs. I thought the first half was mostly meh, but the second half or so (Isle of Avalon, Starblind and When the Wild Wind Blows especially) was really strong.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on September 30, 2014, 11:29:13 AM
I always really liked TFF. One of the stronger albums in the post-Bruce return era. Satellite 15, Coming Home, Isle of Avalon, Starblind, and When the Wild Wind Blows are all stellar songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: emtee on September 30, 2014, 12:24:48 PM
I think the 2nd half of both TFF and AMoLaD are equal in quality with any of Maiden's best.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on September 30, 2014, 02:57:01 PM


I am in that boat as well.  I actually prefer the reunion albums and consider them to be Maiden's strongest work.
I am an old school Maiden fan, but I feel the same way about the Reunion albums.

Wow, really, TAC?  Although I do love the post-Blaze era (and the Blaze era for that matter), I'd take anything from IM through to SSOASS over BNW onwards.

I feel really strongly about the Reunion albums. I think they are "next level" compared to the 80's albums, both in performances and songwriting.
I turned 20 in 1988, so Classic Maiden was so vital for me growing up. But I have been blown away by the Reunion albums. It's not just a band carrying on and extending their career. They are a driven band that has truly upped their game.


And it's great to see the love for TFF. AMOLAD is an absolute Classic Album. It's such an incredible statement. I feel that TFF is at least on par with AMOLAD, but easier on the ears. I feel that there was a progression from BNW to DOD to AMOLAD. The only problem TFF has is that there is not a progression from the previous album. I think that's where people might get messed up by it. It's not really an improvement. But personally I find it every bit as equal.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on September 30, 2014, 04:35:21 PM
I found all the reunion albums to be growers; but they are all amazing.  I would still rank BNW as my favorite of the four.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 425 on September 30, 2014, 08:18:13 PM
I feel really strongly about the Reunion albums. I think they are "next level" compared to the 80's albums, both in performances and songwriting.

...

And it's great to see the love for TFF. AMOLAD is an absolute Classic Album. It's such an incredible statement. I feel that TFF is at least on par with AMOLAD, but easier on the ears.

I agree completely. Unlike you, I didn't grow up with 80s Maiden, and in fact got the reunion albums before some of the 80s albums, and I definitely agree that the reunion albums are a cut above.

I think DoD is the weak link of the four, though, myself. It seems to have more material that is perhaps subpar compared to BNW, which is quite good all the way through, though there are certainly some excellent songs on DOD. I would rank the reunion albums as follows:

1. TFF
2. AMOLAD
3. BNW
4. DOD
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MiracleSleeper on September 30, 2014, 08:25:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBanU-AHMqg

'Sign of the Cross' always blows me away, one of their best in my book. It's a shame though, as much as I love 'The X Factor" and "Virtual XI' I just can't enjoy them as much as the reunion albums. If they had better production and Bruce on vocals, I would just be in awe of them.

Again, just to clarify, the Blaze albums are phenomenal, I'm just not a huge fan of his vocals and the production.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Outcrier on September 30, 2014, 08:27:25 PM
I like metal that's up-tempo and riffy, which 80's Maiden certainly was. The re-union stuff is outstanding, but doesn't quite reach the heights of 1982-1988. But really, it's apples-to-oranges.

Agreed. Most of the reunion albums were solid (with a classic in BNW) but nowhere close the 80's stuff imo.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: 425 on September 30, 2014, 09:02:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBanU-AHMqg

'Sign of the Cross' always blows me away, one of their best in my book. It's a shame though, as much as I love 'The X Factor" and "Virtual XI' I just can't enjoy them as much as the reunion albums. If they had better production and Bruce on vocals, I would just be in awe of them.

Again, just to clarify, the Blaze albums are phenomenal, I'm just not a huge fan of his vocals and the production.

I agree about SOC and the quality of the Blaze albums and their production. However, I actually think Blaze is underrated as a singer. Sure, he's not in Bruce Dickinson's league, but his voice is good and certainly passionate. And I can see why Steve picked him given the type of music he was going for on The X Factor. Unfortunately, Blaze was not as well suited for traditional Maiden material, which is why he isn't as good (though still good, in my opinion) on Virtual XI. And he really had trouble on the old stuff live because it was simply out of his range. I give the guy credit, though. He came into one of the biggest metal bands in the world to replace one of the most beloved singers in the genre, and damned if he didn't do his best and sing his heart out the whole time he was there, even while taking a massive amount of hate from the fans.

On the topic of Blaze, has anyone heard any of his solo albums? I have the first two and what I've noticed is that, with lines written by him specifically for his voice, he comes into his own as a singer. I would recommend his first album, Silicon Messiah. It isn't a masterpiece, but it's a solid album that really displays Blaze's talent. And it includes one song that I would regard as great in the closer Stare at the Sun. Not a must-buy, but worth looking into if you're one of those freaks who likes Blaze.

Edit: Just remembered I actually also have his third solo album, but I've only heard it once. Not as good as the first two IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on September 30, 2014, 09:07:39 PM
I think DoD is the weak link of the four, though, myself. It seems to have more material that is perhaps subpar compared to BNW, which is quite good all the way through, though there are certainly some excellent songs on DOD. I would rank the reunion albums as follows:

1. TFF
2. AMOLAD
3. BNW
4. DOD

Interestingly enough, the song Dance of Death is definitely my favorite of the Bruce-Reunion albums, with When the Wild Wind Blows aaaalmost matching it, but the album DoD itself is my least favorite of the four. Similarly, my ranking for them goes:

1. TFF
2. BNW
3. AMOLAD
4. DOD
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PowerSlave on October 01, 2014, 12:36:39 AM
1. AMOLAD
2. DOD
3. BNW
4. TFF

TFF has never clicked with me. However, it took several years for AMOLAD to click with me and it's now neck and neck with Powerslave as my favorite album from them. I'm hoping that I can get into it sometime in the future. I'd be interested in seeing some of you gents give a ranking of their entire catalogue. Especially those of you that are more recent converts/fans of the band. I have a lot of emotional ties to much of their 80's output because of growing up with it ect. ect...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on October 01, 2014, 01:20:32 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBanU-AHMqg

'Sign of the Cross' always blows me away, one of their best in my book. It's a shame though, as much as I love 'The X Factor" and "Virtual XI' I just can't enjoy them as much as the reunion albums. If they had better production and Bruce on vocals, I would just be in awe of them.

Again, just to clarify, the Blaze albums are phenomenal, I'm just not a huge fan of his vocals and the production.
*snip*

This topic (like most Maiden I guess) has been discussed in depth before (not that I mind at all) but, yeah Blaze is great.  I actually prefer him singing SOC and the other songs from his era.  He just has an aesthetic that Bruce isn't able to recreate. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 01, 2014, 05:47:06 AM
Yeah, I prefer Blaze on his songs too. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on October 01, 2014, 06:17:36 AM
On the topic of Blaze, has anyone heard any of his solo albums? I have the first two and what I've noticed is that, with lines written by him specifically for his voice, he comes into his own as a singer. I would recommend his first album, Silicon Messiah. It isn't a masterpiece, but it's a solid album that really displays Blaze's talent. And it includes one song that I would regard as great in the closer Stare at the Sun. Not a must-buy, but worth looking into if you're one of those freaks who likes Blaze.

Edit: Just remembered I actually also have his third solo album, but I've only heard it once. Not as good as the first two IMO.

I really like the solo stuff from his first few albums.  His live album is also really great and he plays a few IM tunes including SotC and Virus.

Reunion album rankings:

AMOLAD
BNW
DOD
TFF
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on October 01, 2014, 06:20:11 AM
BNW
DOD
AMOLAD
TFF
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Kwyjibo on October 01, 2014, 06:32:19 AM
BNW
TFF
AMOLAD
DOD

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on October 23, 2014, 05:21:40 AM
2CELLOS - The Trooper Overture (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVH1Y15omgE#t=249)

Intense is the first word that comes to mind.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MiracleSleeper on October 24, 2014, 03:11:17 PM
Soo... can we take time to acknowledge the awesomeness that is "The Longest Day"? This is by far, my favorite Iron Maiden song. It just captures such a dark, horrifying vibe that no other IM songs achieve. When I listen to it, I don't feel like I'm listening to a song, but rather stepping foot on the battlefield itself. I think the entire AMOLAD album showcases IM's most mature sound to date, and this song just takes it to another level.

 :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on October 24, 2014, 03:27:14 PM
Good song.  Was just listening to it yesterday and thinking about how good it is.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on October 25, 2014, 11:11:58 AM
Excellent song. The way it builds with tension is incredible.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on October 25, 2014, 01:18:36 PM
The song does a great job of giving you that battlefield feel. I like it a lot.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on October 25, 2014, 01:27:08 PM
It's a cool song that suffers from a very poor arrangement. Instead of having the 2nd verse be more or less a repeat of the first verse, it should've been something completely different to keep the momentum moving along and the chorus repeats way too many times. Besides that, it's a really great song with an amazing instrumental section.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MiracleSleeper on October 25, 2014, 01:28:47 PM
Oh, and I know people tend to throw the word "epic" around too much, but I truly believe the chorus to "For The Greater Good of God" is easily one of the most epic musical arrangements I've ever heard. Christ I get chills from it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on October 25, 2014, 09:11:13 PM
Excellent song. The way it builds with tension is incredible.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on October 26, 2014, 03:56:42 AM
It's a cool song that suffers from a very poor arrangement. Instead of having the 2nd verse be more or less a repeat of the first verse, it should've been something completely different to keep the momentum moving along and the chorus repeats way too many times. Besides that, it's a really great song with an amazing instrumental section.

I have no issue with the song at all but this makes a lot of sense and can completely understand what you are saying.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: krands85 on October 26, 2014, 05:45:14 AM
Giving AMOLAD a spin just now due to recent posts in the thread. It's been ages since I listened to it, which is a shame because it's actually one of my favourite IM albums  :metal :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MiracleSleeper on October 26, 2014, 08:09:31 AM
Giving AMOLAD a spin just now due to recent posts in the thread. It's been ages since I listened to it, which is a shame because it's actually one of my favourite IM albums  :metal :metal
Mah man!  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on October 26, 2014, 10:13:48 AM
I´m not a big fan of AMOLAD, but the good songs in it are awesome: Benjamin Breeg, Longest Day, Brighter than  Thousand Suns and These Colours Don´Run.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on October 26, 2014, 12:52:08 PM
AMOLAD is my #2 album, right behind Piece of Mind.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on October 26, 2014, 01:51:48 PM
It's a cool song that suffers from a very poor arrangement. Instead of having the 2nd verse be more or less a repeat of the first verse, it should've been something completely different to keep the momentum moving along and the chorus repeats way too many times. Besides that, it's a really great song with an amazing instrumental section.

I have no issue with the song at all but this makes a lot of sense and can completely understand what you are saying.

Same here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Deathless on November 07, 2014, 06:24:41 PM
Did anyone catch Dave Mustaine's interview on Blabbermouth yesterday? He doesn't directly mention Maiden, but check this...

On Megadeth's recording plans (https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-to-enter-studio-in-january-says-dave-mustaine/#VmAHjOovMpJcQTCW.99)
Quote
"We're commencing the writing process right now and we're going to start [recording] in January of next year. We'll be touring in August with a very huge English metal band in the States and South America, and we're hoping to get our record out sometime in the summer.

I don't think it will be Priest. I suppose it could be Sabbath, but if Maiden are working on an album.. this timeline could work, right?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 07, 2014, 08:17:43 PM
That would be awesome news if true.  Dont tease me though  :biggrin:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on November 07, 2014, 09:05:12 PM
Saw this and thought the same thing. The only band that fits the bill really is Maiden. I'm pretty Priest don't want to do a second US leg and Sabbath has plans to start work on an album next year, so I don't expect any tour plans from them just yet. Maiden lines up perfectly with this.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 08, 2014, 11:54:46 AM
Wow that sounds interesting.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on November 08, 2014, 02:16:52 PM
Wow that sounds interesting.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 09, 2014, 08:06:01 AM
Wow that sounds interesting.
:lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on November 10, 2014, 09:56:16 AM
Huh, I might be tempted to see that tour. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on November 10, 2014, 10:08:10 AM
Huh, I might be tempted to see that tour.
You wouldn't see another Maiden tour without Megadeth?

As for me, just another Maiden show where I hang out in the parking lot and recreate during the opener. Seen Megadeth more than enough times at this point.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Dark Castle on November 10, 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Huh, I might be tempted to see that tour.
You wouldn't see another Maiden tour without Megadeth?

As for me, just another Maiden show where I hang out in the parking lot and recreate during the opener. Seen Megadeth more than enough times at this point.
Also, who wants to stand around and listen to Mustaine rant endlessly  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on November 10, 2014, 10:20:39 AM
Huh, I might be tempted to see that tour.
You wouldn't see another Maiden tour without Megadeth?

As for me, just another Maiden show where I hang out in the parking lot and recreate during the opener. Seen Megadeth more than enough times at this point.

No, it's not that I wouldn't see them without Megadeth.  It's just that, all things being equal, it's not worth it for me to travel to see them, and it is rare that they would come through here.  But Megadeth is just an added bonus.  And I haven't seen Megadeth since '95, so...
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on November 10, 2014, 10:57:06 AM
My only experience with live Megadeth is on the Big 4 DVD and they were easily the worst of the four in terms of live performance. Very dull. I'd be interested in seeing if that's still true seeing them in person though, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see them. Having them open for Maiden is the best chance of me seeing them. And they can't be worse than Coheed was.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on November 13, 2014, 08:54:08 AM
I have little interest in seeing Megadeth again, but really, as far as Maiden and American tour openers go, Dream Theater was a huge anomaly, as generally they've been pretty shit. Megadeth would at least be alright.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 13, 2014, 10:41:48 AM
I have little interest in seeing Megadeth again, but really, as far as Maiden and American tour openers go, Dream Theater was a huge anomaly, as generally they've been pretty shit. Megadeth would at least be alright.

Not totally true, Alice Cooper was awesome the last tour and in the way past they had good openers.  They just had a large string of pure shit ::cough:: lauren harris ::cough::
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 13, 2014, 12:30:24 PM
Right, Alice was awesome as usual. Megadeth as a freebie would be great!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on November 13, 2014, 11:02:20 PM
I've heard of bad openers for Maiden but oddly enough, every time I've seen them (save for Maiden England) the opening groups have been fantastic. Rob Zombie (not a fan of his music but his performance was amazing, exactly what an opening act should be), Motorhead, Dio, Mastodon, Dream Theater..all great bands. All in the last ten years too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: PowerSlave on November 13, 2014, 11:38:20 PM
I've seen Maiden several times since the reunion. Most of the time they've had quality opening acts. Halford, Motorhead, and Dio all put on good shows. Dream Theater and Queensryche seemed to mail it in. Lauren Harris wasn't good musically, but she was very energetic and she seemed to be giving a great effort to put on a show.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on November 14, 2014, 12:06:01 AM
When I saw them during SBITWT, Lauren Harris and Avenged Sevenfold were supporting and yea alot of people booed and stood with their arms crossed and some even threw stuff...mostly at AS though. Rough deal to be opening sometimes but either way they get massive exposure.

During the recent tour I saw them with Sabaton supporting and goddamn they pumped the place up, they were awesome and with Snowy Shaw on drums it couldn't get any better.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on November 14, 2014, 03:55:48 AM
 Here are the opening acts I´ve seen for MAiden:

 1992 - Thunder;
 1996 - Skid Row and Motorhead;
 2000 - Sepultura and Rob Halford;
 2004 - no opening act;
 2008 - LAuren HArris;
 2013 - Ghost and Slayer.
 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: crawl_away on November 14, 2014, 04:16:38 AM
My only experience with live Megadeth is on the Big 4 DVD and they were easily the worst of the four in terms of live performance. Very dull. I'd be interested in seeing if that's still true seeing them in person though, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see them. Having them open for Maiden is the best chance of me seeing them. And they can't be worse than Coheed was.  :lol

I would recommend seeing Megadeth live for yourself at least once. I'm not a big fan of their Live DVDs, however I've always enjoyed them live. Every time I have seen them they are super tight, and Dave Mustaine has a great presence (including his "signature" guitar moves) on stage. They're actually one of my favorite live bands.
But this discussion is for another thread :)
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 14, 2014, 04:38:52 AM
Seeing Megadeth live with Glen was an awesome experience, he was a great performer.  They are a great live band but the second time seeing them with Broderick was a little underwhelming.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 14, 2014, 06:32:56 AM
Lauren Harris wasn't good musically, but she was very energetic and she seemed to be giving a great effort to put on a show.

She is also beautiful.  But regardless, id rather a better opener musically.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on November 14, 2014, 07:06:34 AM
Of all the bands I saw opening for Maiden, Ghost did the best job, by far. They really got the crowd going.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 14, 2014, 07:08:39 AM
Dream Theater opening at MSG in NYC was quite awesome as well.  That was like a dream come true for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 14, 2014, 07:10:58 AM
Dream Theater opening at MSG in NYC was quite awesome as well.  That was like a dream come true for me.

The two best opening act performances of my concert going life both came at Iron Maiden concerts.
Accept in 1985 and Dream Theater in 1992.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Phoenix87x on November 24, 2014, 07:37:39 PM
Just picked up the Final Frontier.

Don't know why it took me so long, since I really am digging it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 24, 2014, 07:43:04 PM
It is a GREAT album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2014, 10:29:54 PM
You know, I somehow forgot Alice Cooper, he was absolutely fantastic. The two I got before that were Bullet For My Valentine and Lauren Harris. And I wouldn't have been pleased with Slayer either.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on November 25, 2014, 01:48:15 AM
Just picked up the Final Frontier.

Don't know why it took me so long, since I really am digging it.
Love it. Isle of Avalon is my favorite Maiden song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 25, 2014, 05:17:33 AM
You know, I somehow forgot Alice Cooper, he was absolutely fantastic.
:metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on November 25, 2014, 09:12:02 AM
Just picked up the Final Frontier.

Don't know why it took me so long, since I really am digging it.

Not sure whether this was a factor or not, but I saw En Vivo! before I picked up TFF, and I LOVE the live renditions of those songs.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 25, 2014, 10:34:33 AM
Just picked up the Final Frontier.

Don't know why it took me so long, since I really am digging it.

Not sure whether this was a factor or not, but I saw En Vivo! before I picked up TFF, and I LOVE the live renditions of those songs.

To be fair, pretty much all of IMs live renditions are amazing.  They are truly a "live band" if I ever knew one.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on November 25, 2014, 10:41:15 AM
Yeah, I guess for the most part, that's true.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on November 25, 2014, 05:11:56 PM
Just picked up the Final Frontier.

Don't know why it took me so long, since I really am digging it.

Starblind is the band's hidden masterpiece. Could maybe have been produced a little better, but on the whole, it's the band's greatest song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 25, 2014, 05:18:53 PM
Starblind is by far the best song on the album, and is climbing in my all time Maiden rankings.  I'd agree it is a bit of an underrated masterpiece.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 25, 2014, 05:22:35 PM
Starblind is by far the best song on the album, and is climbing in my all time Maiden rankings.  I'd agree it is a bit of an underrated masterpiece.
The epics on this album are all worthy of this comment. For me, it's The Talisman that stands out.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 25, 2014, 05:29:48 PM
Starblind is by far the best song on the album, and is climbing in my all time Maiden rankings.  I'd agree it is a bit of an underrated masterpiece.
The epics on this album are all worthy of this comment. For me, it's The Talisman that stands out.

You're right, Talisman could fit that bill too.  The other 3 are high quality, but not as high as these two IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on November 25, 2014, 06:33:44 PM
When the Wild Wind Blows is the clear standout for me. Maiden really knows how to write a closing track. A modern Maiden classic, and the best on TFF by far.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on November 25, 2014, 06:44:17 PM
AMOLAD deservedly gets a ton of recognition, but really, if AMOLAD never happened, those props would be put on TFF.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on November 25, 2014, 06:47:54 PM
Talisman is my least favorite of the TFF epics. Still a great song, but the other ones are just a bit better. Highly agree on Starblind. Amazing song.

If i had to rank them, it'd look like this:

1: Isle of Avalon
2: Starblind
3: Wild Wind
4: Man Who Would Be King
5: Talisman

All 5 are fantastic though. Some of their best epics.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on November 27, 2014, 12:32:56 AM
Isle of Avalon is my undisputed favourite from the album, and one of my favourite Maiden tracks in general. I love the groovy riff so much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on November 27, 2014, 01:17:52 PM
Starblind is by far the best song on the album, and is climbing in my all time Maiden rankings.  I'd agree it is a bit of an underrated masterpiece.

:metal :tup

Seriously, there's so much to love about Starblind. That breakdown riff that happens right after the guitar solos is one of the most epic moments in Maiden history. :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ErHaO on November 27, 2014, 03:09:53 PM
You know, I never really listened to The Final Frontier. I do not know why. But I am listening to it now for the first time, and it is pretty damn awesome.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lowdz on November 27, 2014, 03:57:00 PM
It's not a bad album, it's just made to sound that way. Every two bit power metal band of the last 20 years has a production that's better than Maiden's. And that is unforgivable.
But that intro puts me off so much.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 27, 2014, 07:03:59 PM
I agree, TFF is by far the worst sounding IM album, along with DOD.  I really hope the next album they use a different producer, but I doubt that very much.

I'm not a fan of the into either, and El Dorado is IMO Maiden's worst song, but the rest of the album more than makes up for it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on November 27, 2014, 07:31:51 PM
I didnt think TFF production was bad at all.  Not the greatest, but pretty solid.  BNW is definitely my favorite sounding IM album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 27, 2014, 07:40:55 PM
I love the sound of BNW too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on November 27, 2014, 08:04:37 PM
I agree, TFF is by far the worst sounding IM album, along with DOD.  I really hope the next album they use a different producer, but I doubt that very much.
As long as Steve Harris is in the band, it doesn't matter who the producer is, the albums are going to sound like shit.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on November 27, 2014, 10:48:26 PM
I agree, TFF is by far the worst sounding IM album, along with DOD.  I really hope the next album they use a different producer, but I doubt that very much.
As long as Steve Harris is in the band, it doesn't matter who the producer is, the albums are going to sound like shit.

You're probably right.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Anguyen92 on December 01, 2014, 02:26:54 PM
Well, I've done it.  I finished a paper for my marketing class about Iron Maiden. It's 4.5 pages long and I referenced a NYTimes article, the Flight 666 documentary, and a video where Bruce Dickinson talks about turning fans into customers. I think I should do ok here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 01, 2014, 02:57:48 PM
Cool man
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on December 01, 2014, 03:00:15 PM
shaaaarre it
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on December 01, 2014, 03:00:21 PM
I'm not a fan of the into either, and El Dorado is IMO Maiden's worst song

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36365.msg1583486#msg1583486
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 01, 2014, 03:02:01 PM
 :lol

I dont get the hate for that song. Ill admit when it was first released, I was a bit disappointed, but after I saw it live I had a new appreciation and now really love the song.  Not in my top 25, but still a very solid IM song. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 01, 2014, 03:15:37 PM


I dont get the hate for that song. Ill admit when it was first released, I was a bit disappointed, but after I saw it live I had a new appreciation and now really love the song.  Not in my top 25, but still a very solid IM song.

Sometimes a live experience really changes one's view on it.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on December 01, 2014, 07:21:12 PM
Love El Dorado. One of their best straightforward rockers. Bruce's lyrics are really good too.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 01, 2014, 08:53:21 PM
I'm not a fan of the into either, and El Dorado is IMO Maiden's worst song

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36365.msg1583486#msg1583486

I remember that.  :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 17, 2014, 07:15:05 AM
This would be good news!
https://bravewords.com/news/iron-maiden-tease-fans-about-being-in-the-studio
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 17, 2014, 07:27:37 AM
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  THIS MADE MY DAY
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on December 17, 2014, 07:28:48 AM
Yeah! :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on December 17, 2014, 07:39:46 AM
  I´m curious to find out what the sign means: "Uroton 51". As far as I know, this is not an actual location, and it´s an anagram of "On Tour 15". Or could it mean "No Tour 15"?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 17, 2014, 07:43:57 AM
  I´m curious to find out what the sign means: "Uroton 51". ... it´s an anagram of "On Tour 15".
I think you're on to something.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on December 17, 2014, 08:16:53 AM
Great Christmas gift!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: ThatOneGuy2112 on December 17, 2014, 09:18:34 AM
GET HYPED :metal

  I´m curious to find out what the sign means: "Uroton 51". As far as I know, this is not an actual location, and it´s an anagram of "On Tour 15". Or could it mean "No Tour 15"?

Well that code was cracked rather quickly. :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on December 17, 2014, 10:20:36 AM
Old news, but still exciting.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 17, 2014, 12:53:10 PM
So most of my Concert Regrets are for shows that I was simply not old enough to go to. One such regret would be the Judas Priest/Iron Maiden tour in late 1982. This would be 8 months before I attended my first concert at the age of 14 1/2.
I've always hoped to lay my hands on a decent boot and early this week, the 10-19-82 Baltimore show came up on Dime. Here's the link:https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=513145

It's probably a B+ but that's good enough for me.
The setlist is:
Murders In The Rue Morgue
Wrathchild
Run To The Hills
Children Of The Damned
The Number Of The Beast
22 Acacia Avenue
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden
Drifter

The version of Hallowed is incredible, and I cannot imagine how great it would've been to see them on a short stage.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on December 17, 2014, 01:02:13 PM
Yup, I would have loved to attend concerts back in the day before I was born or old enough.  Would be so cool to see your favorite bands at some small venue before they got famous.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on December 17, 2014, 01:17:07 PM
Waste of time.  They didn't even play El Dorado.  Weak.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on December 17, 2014, 01:29:16 PM
Waste of time.  They didn't even play El Dorado.  Weak.

I just don't think they had the chops to play that kind of masterpiece at such an early age.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on December 18, 2014, 03:35:28 PM
Waste of time.  They didn't even play El Dorado.  Weak.

You are pure evil.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on December 18, 2014, 03:42:26 PM
Waste of time.  They didn't even play El Dorado.  Weak.

You are pure evil.

Well, I wouldn't say no.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on February 19, 2015, 05:40:11 AM
From their official FB:

BRUCE DICKINSON UNDERGOES CANCER TREATMENT

Just before Christmas, Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven week course of chemotherapy and radiology treatment was completed yesterday. As the tumour was caught in the early stages, the prognosis thankfully is extremely good. Bruce’s medical team fully expect him to make a complete recovery with the all clear envisaged by late May. It will then take a further few months for Bruce to get back to full fitness. In the meantime we would ask for your patience, understanding and respect for Bruce and his family’s privacy until we update everyone by the end of May. Bruce is doing very well considering the circumstances and the whole team are very positive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cyclopssss on February 19, 2015, 05:41:59 AM
Yeah, just caught it. Bummer, but they caught it early. Get well soon, Brucie. Take your time.  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 19, 2015, 06:03:06 AM
First  :omg:

Then  :tup Although cancer is serious either way, it seems to have gone the right way which is great news!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 19, 2015, 06:08:34 AM
Wow! And of all places.

Get well soon!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 19, 2015, 06:16:14 AM
Saw that on FB this morning, terrible news!  Luckily it sounds like Bruce will be ok, but that isnt good especially considering it's on his tongue so I wonder how that could or will affect his singing.  Man, my cat who I named Bruce (named after Mr Dickinson) I just had to put to sleep a couple weeks ago and now this?!  Really upsetting, get well soon Bruce!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 19, 2015, 06:26:03 AM
Sad news. Speedy recovery, Bruce!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on February 19, 2015, 07:09:15 AM
Get well Bruce!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: theseoafs on February 19, 2015, 09:07:33 AM
Get well Bruce!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 19, 2015, 09:14:34 AM
...but that isnt good especially considering it's on his tongue so I wonder how that could or will affect his singing. 

I would be more concerned if it were his throat.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Art on February 19, 2015, 09:19:29 AM
I hope that he gets well really soon! Good luck, Bruce!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 19, 2015, 01:17:24 PM
Holy shit!  That's terrible stuff but Bruce is a perfect role model for all us stubborn males out there who put off going to the doctor.  Going to see a doctor for a checkup saved his life, such a beast of a man, love him. 

Hopefully it is as positive as they state and he'll be back fully fit.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 19, 2015, 01:34:09 PM
Bruce is a perfect role model for...
...a bunch of things.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Nick on February 19, 2015, 01:36:19 PM
Yikes, what surprising news out of nowhere. Kinda glad they kept it under wraps until it was mostly over. I've been having that itch for months, if not years now wondering when Maiden would hit the states again, and now I'm just hopeful they will be ABLE to hit the states again in the future. Hoping Bruce has a quick recovery. He's got plenty left to give.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 19, 2015, 01:54:17 PM
Yikes, what surprising news out of nowhere. Kinda glad they kept it under wraps until it was mostly over. I've been having that itch for months, if not years now wondering when Maiden would hit the states again, and now I'm just hopeful they will be ABLE to hit the states again in the future. Hoping Bruce has a quick recovery. He's got plenty left to give.

Yea Ive been having that itch too and that christmas card teaser really had me hoping not only for a US tour, but a new album.  Not sure where all of that stands now, but obviously thats not important in this situation.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Evermind on February 19, 2015, 01:58:04 PM
Yeah, that's some really unexpected news. Hopefully the man recovers, glad to hear they've found the cancer out on some early stage.

Man, my cat who I named Bruce (named after Mr Dickinson) I just had to put to sleep a couple weeks ago and now this?!  Really upsetting, get well soon Bruce!

Thankfully my cat (also named Bruce) is alive and well so far.

Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 19, 2015, 02:59:33 PM
Bruce is a perfect role model for...
...a bunch of things.

Pretty much everything really.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Jaq on February 19, 2015, 03:30:09 PM
So most of my Concert Regrets are for shows that I was simply not old enough to go to. One such regret would be the Judas Priest/Iron Maiden tour in late 1982. This would be 8 months before I attended my first concert at the age of 14 1/2.
I've always hoped to lay my hands on a decent boot and early this week, the 10-19-82 Baltimore show came up on Dime. Here's the link:https://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=513145

It's probably a B+ but that's good enough for me.
The setlist is:
Murders In The Rue Morgue
Wrathchild
Run To The Hills
Children Of The Damned
The Number Of The Beast
22 Acacia Avenue
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden
Drifter

The version of Hallowed is incredible, and I cannot imagine how great it would've been to see them on a short stage.

I was going to go to this as my first concert and it got postponed and when Priest came back to make it up, Maiden wasn't on the bill.  :censored
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 19, 2015, 03:40:10 PM
Oh wow, that's shocking news.  Glad its looking positive.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: El Barto on February 19, 2015, 03:59:48 PM
So most of my Concert Regrets are for shows that I was simply not old enough to go to. One such regret would be the Judas Priest/Iron Maiden tour in late 1982. This would be 8 months before I attended my first concert at the age of 14 1/2.
All true here, except for me it was the next tour. I just missed out on Maiden, Saxon and the mighty Fastway by a couple of months. Think that might have been a better show than the one with Priest, and given my fondness for all three bands more of a disappointment. That said, seeing Priest on the Vengeance tour would have really been something else.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 19, 2015, 04:11:51 PM
Even though all looks good, this news upsets me a little.  Just shows how life really sucks sometimes.  One of the greatest singers in the world gets a cancer in his mouth.  WTF!?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Counselor of Prog on February 19, 2015, 05:28:58 PM
A speedy and complete recovery for Bruce-Bruce.  UP THE IRONS!  :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 19, 2015, 05:45:13 PM
Listening to TFF at the moment.  I can't believe how well this one has aged for me.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on February 20, 2015, 03:33:39 AM
 Honestly, I have no knowledge of anyone else in the whole world who is more versatile than Bruce. He´s one of the best metal singers in the world, plays guitar and drums, has written two fiction books, produced a movie and acted in one, is an airplane pilot, marketing director of a flight company, has presented TV and radio shows, practiced fencing on a professional level, and is a motivational speaker as well...he´s the Da Vinci of the new millennium!!!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 20, 2015, 04:48:54 AM
When we're talking about a proper famous role model in rock/metal for kids, parents, teens or adults I don't think there have ever been a more solid candidate than Bruce Dickinson in rock n' roll history. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 20, 2015, 05:48:44 AM
When we're talking about a proper famous role model in rock/metal for kids, parents, teens or adults I don't think there have every been a more solid candidate than Bruce Dickinson in rock n' roll history.

Yea, he is definitely a great role model and for a metal musician, his stance on drugs is also something that kids and their parents can look up to.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 20, 2015, 08:27:21 AM
Listening to TFF at the moment.  I can't believe how well this one has aged for me.

Especially El Dorado!  :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on February 20, 2015, 10:59:53 AM
Listening to TFF at the moment.  I can't believe how well this one has aged for me.

Especially Starblind!  :2metal:

Fixed. :2metal: :hefdaddy
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 20, 2015, 02:45:30 PM
Listening to TFF at the moment.  I can't believe how well this one has aged for me.

Especially El Dorado!  :2metal:

Hey, I didn't skip it!  ;D


Listening to TFF at the moment.  I can't believe how well this one has aged for me.

Especially Starblind!  :2metal:

Fixed. :2metal: :hefdaddy

Still the best song on the album IMO.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Scorpion on February 20, 2015, 04:55:15 PM
Yeah, Final Frontier has aged really well. Though Isle of Avalon is still the best song on that album by about a light year on that album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 23, 2015, 03:35:32 PM
This is pretty damn cool:

Quote
Maiden77, an online site dedicated to the early days of IRON MAIDEN, arranged for four of the five members of MAIDEN's 1977 lineup to get together for the first time in 37 years on Saturday, February 21 in London, England.

Tony Moore (keyboards), Terry Wapram (guitars), Barry Purkis (a.k.a. Thunderstick; drums, percussion) and Dennis Willcock (vocals) gathered at the Hope And Anchor, where Wapram's band, BUFFALO FISH, was performing. Missing from the "reunion" was founder, bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris.

The ex-MAIDEN members all got on well and are looking at recording the IRON MAIDEN songs as they were originally played back in 1977.

Willcock is currently working on a project called GV1 and shows are being lined up.

Also pictured below is an IRON MAIDEN setlist from 1977, showing that songs from the band's first album and "Killers" were already being played in some shape or form back in those days.


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We had been planning something but to be honest did not know if we could pull this off a reunion of 80% of the 1977/1978 line up...... Terry Wapram, Dennis willcock, Tony Moore, Barry 'Thunderstick' Purkis.. Thank you guys it was an amazing night

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Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Cool Chris on February 23, 2015, 03:42:08 PM
They should totally bring back 'Can't Remember' in to their setlists. I would love to hear that with the current line-up.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 23, 2015, 03:47:15 PM
^ :lol

Love me some Rothchild.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 23, 2015, 03:47:53 PM

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I love the look on Steve's face. Like "Who the fu#k are these guys and I am so not playing with them". :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 23, 2015, 03:48:04 PM
 :lol

Btw Floating?? Rothchild!  :biggrin:

Is it from left to right: Terry Wapram, Dennis willcock, Tony Moore, Barry 'Thunderstick' Purkis?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 23, 2015, 03:49:29 PM
Floating = Purgatory
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 23, 2015, 04:53:01 PM
Floating = Purgatory

Yeah, great underrated song.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 23, 2015, 05:02:17 PM
Oh! Why floating? Is that some known nickname for Purgatory?
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 23, 2015, 05:13:36 PM
Floating was the first incarnation of Purgatory.  I remember reading that in Run to the Hills. "When you see me/floating up beside you".
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 23, 2015, 05:33:45 PM
Cool!  :tup
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 23, 2015, 05:57:38 PM
Thats really awesome, too bad Steve wasnt there though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 24, 2015, 03:38:18 AM
Dang, that post is truly unbelievable! The weirdest Maiden line up ever. And yeah, too bad Steve wasn't there.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: RodrigoAltaf on February 24, 2015, 04:51:06 AM
 Drifter and Purgatory are two songs hidden right at the end of Killers, and both are awesome tracks IMO. There are some great live versions of both as bonus tracks in the Killers singles.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 24, 2015, 05:52:04 AM
Drifter and Purgatory are two songs hidden right at the end of Killers, and both are awesome tracks IMO. There are some great live versions of both as bonus tracks in the Killers singles.
Clive Burrs energy in Purgatory always gets me pumped up!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 24, 2015, 09:12:17 AM
Drifter is awesome!!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 24, 2015, 02:07:07 PM
Drifter always seemed to pass me by, but Purgatory - I guess being that there are so many awesome tracks on Killers it gets sorta buried - but its such a fantastic song.  Blistering, thrashy pace but with an awesome melodic chorus with awesome guitar/vocal interplay. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 24, 2015, 04:42:44 PM
Drifter never really did much for me also, but Purgatory would be easily top 3 on the album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 24, 2015, 04:45:35 PM
I was inclined to say the same thing, but there's no way I could bump Ides of March/Wrathchild, Prodigal Son, Killers and Murders in the Rue Morgue from the top 4.  Purgatory sits around 5-6 for me, but that's only because Killers is so damn good. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 24, 2015, 04:46:34 PM
I've actually never been a huge Killers (the song) fan.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 24, 2015, 04:48:27 PM
I love it!  Great guitar solos and bridge section.  It was the first Maiden bassline I ever learnt too, at the ripe old age of 11  ;D
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 24, 2015, 05:49:35 PM
I was inclined to say the same thing, but there's no way I could bump Ides of March/Wrathchild, Prodigal Son, Killers and Murders in the Rue Morgue from the top 4.  Purgatory sits around 5-6 for me, but that's only because Killers is so damn good.

You have a good case here.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 24, 2015, 06:20:50 PM
Murders
Drifter
Another Life
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 24, 2015, 06:28:30 PM
Is that your top 3?  I think with a lot of the killers songs there are way better live versions of them.  Most of them with Bruce on vocals. 
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: TAC on February 24, 2015, 06:32:01 PM
Is that your top 3?  I think with a lot of the killers songs there are way better live versions of them.  Most of them with Bruce on vocals.
Yes, those would be my favorite from Killers, which is a GREAT album.

Wrathchild is great live, but honestly I would be fine if I never heard it again.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: wolfking on February 24, 2015, 08:14:09 PM
Is that your top 3?  I think with a lot of the killers songs there are way better live versions of them.  Most of them with Bruce on vocals.

I listened to Beast Over Hammersmith a couple of weeks ago, wow what a great live album.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on February 24, 2015, 09:26:19 PM
Is that your top 3?  I think with a lot of the killers songs there are way better live versions of them.  Most of them with Bruce on vocals.

I listened to Beast Over Hammersmith a couple of weeks ago, wow what a great live album.

It really is an incredible live album. As I said a couple years ago in my Top 25 Iron Maiden Songs list, it has the absolute greatest version of Phantom of the Opera ever. Bruce is absolutely on fire there. :2metal:
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: bosk1 on February 24, 2015, 09:39:06 PM
I am listening to En Vivo! right now.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mosh on February 24, 2015, 11:22:28 PM
Beast Over Hammersmith is awesome. It's a shame it didn't get a more widespread release (the CD I mean). I'd take it over any of the other live albums any day (except Rock In Rio).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 25, 2015, 12:19:33 AM
Yes, Beast over Hammersmith!  I remember ripping the audio from the Hammersmith show songs on the 12 Wasted Years VHS to Minidisc back in the 90s just to able to listen to that album on run.  Bruce sounds like such a young buck on it, love his delivery on that album.  I'd probably rate it my third fave live one behind LaD and Maiden England (because, nostalgia.  Even though the performances are a little hit and miss in places).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on February 25, 2015, 12:31:55 AM
Great live album, indeed. I'd rank it second after Live After Death.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Lowdz on February 25, 2015, 01:25:37 AM
Is that your top 3?  I think with a lot of the killers songs there are way better live versions of them.  Most of them with Bruce on vocals.
Yes, those would be my favorite from Killers, which is a GREAT album.

Wrathchild is great live, but honestly I would be fine if I never heard it again.

Had Killers in the car cd changer for the last couple of weeks. Just a great album from start to finish. I don't even miss Bruce on it as the delivery is just right for the songs. Its just one of those classic albums that needs to be played whole for me.
It only made no 24 in my top 50 but iys a far better album than that would suggest.
One of the first albums I worshipped as a kid.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 25, 2015, 01:26:42 AM
Hmm don't think I actually heard that one (BoH) and I call myself a fan!  :blush Thy I shall now change that....

Edit: Seriously, it sounds amazing!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: sneakyblueberry on February 25, 2015, 03:23:14 AM
Is that your top 3?  I think with a lot of the killers songs there are way better live versions of them.  Most of them with Bruce on vocals.
Yes, those would be my favorite from Killers, which is a GREAT album.

Wrathchild is great live, but honestly I would be fine if I never heard it again.

Had Killers in the car cd changer for the last couple of weeks. Just a great album from start to finish. I don't even miss Bruce on it as the delivery is just right for the songs. Its just one of those classic albums that needs to be played whole for me.
It only made no 24 in my top 50 but iys a far better album than that would suggest.
One of the first albums I worshipped as a kid.

Oh, definitely.  Paul sounds great on the albums and his tone is very much a part of it's charm.  Bruce just sings them better :lol
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 25, 2015, 06:47:28 AM
Beast over Hammersmith is amazing.  The best part of Eddie's Archive (and the awesome goblet and scroll).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: jjrock88 on February 25, 2015, 07:13:52 AM
Beast over Hammersmith is amazing.  The best part of Eddie's Archive (and the awesome goblet and scroll).

I agree. That goblet and scroll are very cool though!
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on February 25, 2015, 07:39:07 AM
On a level of pure technical performance, Beast over Hammersmith is easily Iron Maiden's best live album. Its weakness comes from the setlist, I think, since it's so damn early in the band's history (if I recall correctly, it was actually recorded even before Number of the Beast had been released).
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Zydar on February 25, 2015, 07:43:40 AM
Yeah, it was recorded two days before the album release. Run To The Hills had already been released as a single though.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mladen on February 25, 2015, 07:45:56 AM
I do like that live album very much. I'd rather play that one than Life after death or Maiden England, to be honest. But my favorites are still the later day ones, such as Rock in Rio and Flight 666. En Vivo is also great.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 25, 2015, 08:35:47 AM
Murders In The Rue Morgue is such a cool song to open with.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: Mister Gold on February 25, 2015, 10:29:29 AM
Murders In The Rue Morgue is such a cool song to open with.

It is. That said, I'm actually not sure what song I think is Maiden's best opener. Probably Moonchild. :metal
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: cramx3 on February 25, 2015, 10:35:33 AM
It would be awesome if they had a release of the Early Years tour where they played a very similar to Beast over Hammersmith setlist but in 2005.  That was my first time seeing them although they played the short version of the set in the US during that Ozzfest.  I know theres a good boot on youtube, but I mean more of a professional release.
Title: Re: THE Iron Maiden Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 25, 2015, 11:08:43 AM
Murders In The Rue Morgue is such a cool song to open with.

It is. That said, I'm actually not sure what song I think is Maiden's best opener. Probably Moonchild. :metal
Yea Moonchild was surprisingly awesome during the SWBiT world tour in 2008.