THE Iron Maiden Thread

[sneakyblueberry]

I didnt realise how bad Bruce's voice is on LAD till recently.  So glad he got BETTER with age.  What a legend.

[cramx3]

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.

[sneakyblueberry]

Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

[GuineaPig]

Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Lord of Light solo ftw

[cramx3]

Listening to AMOLAD at the mo.  My word, Adrian OWNS this record.  He's solid gold.

Nicko OWNS this record.

[sneakyblueberry]

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

[GuineaPig]

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?

[sneakyblueberry]

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.  

[TAC]

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.

[El Barto]

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.

[TAC]

Behind The Iron Curtain is one of the best done videos of all time.

[sneakyblueberry]

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

[GuineaPig]

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?

[cramx3]

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.

[El Barto]

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. 

[TAC]

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!

[GuineaPig]

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.

[cramx3]

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.

[tri.ad]

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.

[glaurung]

Just picket up my copy of Flight 666! 

Going to be watching it tonight.

[GuineaPig]

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.

[TAC]

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.

[GuineaPig]

I think it would've been the perfect opener.  The Unbeliever should've been cut in its place then.

[Serpentor]

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

[TAC]

Some great songs listed there Serp.
Nice to see Flash Of The Blade gets some props. I'm kinda partial to The Dualist myself.

[GuineaPig]

The Duellist has one of Maiden's best instrumental sections.

[sonatafanica]

A friend of mine laughed at me when I told him my favorite was Mother Russia.

[cramx3]

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.

[Serpentor]

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......

[TAC]

A friend of mine laughed at me when I told him my favorite was Mother Russia.

Your friend may have a point.

[sneakyblueberry]

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

[AndyDT]

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.

[TAC]

Where and how?

[AndyDT]

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.

[TAC]

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