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Re: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls
« Reply #5075 on: February 03, 2021, 12:15:08 PM »
That's really cool Rodrigo, should be a fun and interesting interview.

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« Reply #5076 on: February 03, 2021, 12:16:28 PM »
Since Killers just turned 40, you can ask his opinion on the first two Maiden albums and if he wished he'd get to sing more Paul Di'Anno songs than the ones he did (actually I think that bringing back some more Paul songs to the set during his tenure would have been a smart move)?
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« Reply #5077 on: February 03, 2021, 12:20:06 PM »
Since Killers just turned 40, you can ask his opinion on the first two Maiden albums and if he wished he'd get to sing more Paul Di'Anno songs than the ones he did (actually I think that bringing back some more Paul songs to the set during his tenure would have been a smart move)?

 That's a GREAT angle, and I'll ask him about that!

 They did bring out Murders in the Rue Morgue on selected dates of the Virtual XI Tour, but the versions I saw weren't particularly good.

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Re: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls
« Reply #5078 on: February 03, 2021, 12:33:50 PM »
In other news: I'll interview Blaze Bayley next Monday!!! I'm pretty excited about that one.
This is amazing, man! Interviews with Blaze are always entertaining and pleasant, he comes off as an engaging, kind person in his interviews. I'm looking forward to your impressions, as well as to the interview itself.

 Yeah, from what I've seen, he's incredibly engaged and funny in interviews. I'm looking forward to that one. I listened to the new album today on my run, and it's a very uplifting record!
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« Reply #5079 on: February 03, 2021, 01:16:57 PM »
I think he has grown tremendously as a singer AFTER he left Maiden. I've seen versions of him doing Wasted Years, Virus, Futureal and other songs that were way better than anything he sang with Maiden.

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Re: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls
« Reply #5080 on: February 03, 2021, 01:22:27 PM »
Since Killers just turned 40, you can ask his opinion on the first two Maiden albums and if he wished he'd get to sing more Paul Di'Anno songs than the ones he did (actually I think that bringing back some more Paul songs to the set during his tenure would have been a smart move)?

Great question!

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« Reply #5081 on: February 03, 2021, 02:31:01 PM »
In other news: I'll interview Blaze Bayley next Monday!!! I'm pretty excited about that one.
This is amazing, man! Interviews with Blaze are always entertaining and pleasant, he comes off as an engaging, kind person in his interviews. I'm looking forward to your impressions, as well as to the interview itself.

 Yeah, from what I've seen, he's incredibly engaged and funny in interviews. I'm looking forward to that one. I listened to the new album today on my run, and it's a very uplifting record!
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« Reply #5082 on: February 03, 2021, 04:47:57 PM »
In other news: I'll interview Blaze Bayley next Monday!!! I'm pretty excited about that one.
This is amazing, man! Interviews with Blaze are always entertaining and pleasant, he comes off as an engaging, kind person in his interviews. I'm looking forward to your impressions, as well as to the interview itself.

 Yeah, from what I've seen, he's incredibly engaged and funny in interviews. I'm looking forward to that one. I listened to the new album today on my run, and it's a very uplifting record!
Oh, how I envy you.  :biggrin:

If you enjoy his solo career, you'll be happy with this one. I found some of the song titles a little bit too tongue in cheek for me, but the overall result is cool. And I listened to Silicon Messiah again yesterday, after many years - yep, still an amazing album, very modern sounding!

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« Reply #5083 on: February 04, 2021, 06:25:19 AM »
Silicon Messiah and The Tenth Dimension are two of the very best metal albums money can buy.

I don't think there's anyone on the planet with more heart than Blaze.
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« Reply #5084 on: February 08, 2021, 09:53:21 PM »
 Blaze was awesome!!! We spoke for more than an hour today!

 

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« Reply #5085 on: February 08, 2021, 10:05:20 PM »
That's awesome mate.  :metal
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« Reply #5086 on: February 09, 2021, 04:47:04 AM »
Nice! Can't wait for the interview.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #5087 on: February 09, 2021, 09:23:55 AM »
I'm looking forward to that as well.  He wasn't necessarily my cup of tea in Maiden, but he's such a likeable guy, I'm always rooting for him.

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Re: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls
« Reply #5088 on: February 09, 2021, 09:28:09 AM »
He definitely looks a big goofy  :lol

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« Reply #5089 on: February 09, 2021, 09:29:56 AM »
It's as if Kingshmegland shaved. ;D
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #5090 on: February 09, 2021, 09:47:05 AM »
He definitely looks a big goofy  :lol

 We both look as far from metal as can be, but let me assure you, this interview is DRIPPING with metal!!!!!

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« Reply #5091 on: February 09, 2021, 09:54:20 AM »
He definitely looks a big goofy  :lol

 We both look as far from metal as can be, but let me assure you, this interview is DRIPPING with metal!!!!!

I had no doubt about that, I always thought he was a bit goofy looking but that picture with his background lights and big bald head just put it to another level  :lol like I can't stop thinking of Sloth from the Goonies.

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« Reply #5092 on: February 09, 2021, 12:46:29 PM »
You can picture him in a leather jacket on a motorcycle with AC/DC being cranked way up, though. He's still pretty metal.  :metal

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« Reply #5093 on: February 09, 2021, 12:51:49 PM »
I got into Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension years ago, but I didn't really connect with Blood & Belief, and kind of left off there. Any particular place I should pick up in Blaze's solo discography, or should I just keep going from where I was?
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« Reply #5094 on: February 09, 2021, 01:01:15 PM »
I got into Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension years ago, but I didn't really connect with Blood & Belief, and kind of left off there. Any particular place I should pick up in Blaze's solo discography, or should I just keep going from where I was?

 The trilogy he released right before this new album is VERY good!!! He tells a story throughout the three albums, and he's writing a book about it. It's METAL, but it has orchestrations, several characters, some acoustic interludes...I think it's one of his best releases, although Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension are amazing as well.

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Re: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls
« Reply #5095 on: February 09, 2021, 01:03:01 PM »
Promise And Terror is my go to Blaze album.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #5096 on: February 09, 2021, 01:45:27 PM »
Promise And Terror is my go to Blaze album.
Same here. And since its predecessor is also pretty awesome, I'd advise you to continue chronologicaly.

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« Reply #5097 on: February 09, 2021, 01:48:04 PM »
In preparation for the interview I did a bit of a deep dive into his discography. Honestly, there are a few low points, but when he gets it right, his albums are MUCH more interesting than the latest Maiden releases.

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Re: The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls
« Reply #5098 on: February 10, 2021, 05:55:07 PM »
Iron Maiden has been nominated for the RnR HOF.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #5099 on: February 10, 2021, 06:19:39 PM »
Iron Maiden has been nominated for the RnR HOF.

I've got this feeling that if this is the time Iron Maiden gets in, the HOF are going to omit some members in the induction like Blaze or Clive Burr or maybe even Janick.

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« Reply #5100 on: February 10, 2021, 06:25:15 PM »
Iron Maiden has been nominated for the RnR HOF.

I've got this feeling that if this is the time Iron Maiden gets in, the HOF are going to omit some members in the induction like Blaze or Clive Burr or maybe even Janick.

What about Paul Dianno?

I don't see Steve accepting it without Janick and Clive.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #5101 on: February 10, 2021, 06:45:51 PM »
I kind of hope they get voted in and Bruce says something about how stupid the RnR HOF is and that they are honored by the fans but do not accept due to the hall being a joke for representing Rock n Roll.  If it were named the music HOF, fine no argument, but this HOF has lost credibility a long time ago for me and Bruce already expressed his opinion.

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« Reply #5102 on: February 10, 2021, 07:19:04 PM »
 I would think Steve Harris gets to decide who to include in. I remember Blondie having a ruckus when excluding certain members. I'm positive it's up to the band to include whoever they want.
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« Reply #5103 on: February 10, 2021, 07:21:09 PM »
I remember Blondie having a ruckus when excluding certain members. I'm positive it's up to the band to include whoever they want.

Oh, is that right? I love Blondie, and I thought they had a stable lineup for their first 6 albums.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #5104 on: February 10, 2021, 07:38:28 PM »
I don't remember the exact story, I think Debbie Harry just didn't let some of the other band or ex-band members come on stage and perform with her or something. I'm a bit fuzzy on the details, just remember reading that it caused a scene.
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« Reply #5105 on: February 10, 2021, 07:53:11 PM »
I kind of hope they get voted in and Bruce says something about how stupid the RnR HOF is and that they are honored by the fans but do not accept due to the hall being a joke for representing Rock n Roll. 

Why be a dick about it though? Either say "We cannot accept this due to reasons x, y, and z" or "Thank you for this recognition." No need to trash the place. 
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« Reply #5106 on: February 10, 2021, 07:54:47 PM »
If I were Steve, I wouldn't trust Bruce to make the speech.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #5107 on: February 10, 2021, 08:11:56 PM »
Axl didn't attend the induction, I'm sure Bruce could do the same should he choose to.
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« Reply #5108 on: February 10, 2021, 09:31:48 PM »
No induction to the RRHOF was more depressing than Van Halen's. Only Sammy and Michael Anthony showed up, and they performed horrible versions of VH songs with Velvet Revolver and some other aberration.

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« Reply #5109 on: February 11, 2021, 01:04:30 AM »
If I were Steve, I wouldn't trust Bruce to make the speech.

Do we know if in the HOF committee there's someone prone to launch eggs?
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