The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls

[cramx3]

Cool!  Get luck with getting a ticket, easily the most difficult time I had getting one for IM

[bosk1]

Sorry, I have been absent from the thread for awhile, so this is a VERY late response.

Flight 666 is cool.  But for a new fan wanting a standard concert, I would not start there.

Perhaps not (simply because it's not one concert but a bunch of performances from different shows), but it does have the setlist that is the best overview of 80s Maiden, so that's worth considering. Bosk, I know you lean strongly towards the modern era, and I do too, but I think it's good to note that LAD and F666 showcase what most consider to be their golden era musically.

Very true, and it really is an excellent compilation and documentary.  My point was simply that if someone wants a true concert-like experience, the style of that particular set may be offputting given that it isn't a single continuous show.  But other than that, I would have no reservations whatsoever about recommending it.  The only live material I have from them is Rock In Rio (CD only), F666 (DVD only), and En Vivo! (DVD only), and between those three, I feel completely satisfied and don't feel compelled to shell out more money for additional live material.  That isn't to say I won't ever buy anything else.  But I just feel that for the material I am interested in, I have VERY good live versions of the vast majority of it, so there is no urgency in getting anything else right now.

[cramx3]

Got an e-mail from IM, might be because I am a fan club member but figured I would still share this with anyone here who may be interested.

https://ironmaiden.future-beat.com/artist.cfm?id=3364

THE OFFICIAL TROOPER PRE-SHOW PARTY UPGRADE PACKAGE

For the 1st time ever, in North America & Canada only, on The Book of Souls Tour, we are offering limited places per gig for the Official TROOPER Pre-show party.

Because these places are strictly limited, we wanted to give you a heads-up that they are onsale NOW! before we notify the general public..

For more details and to buy your pass, please go to Trooper Pre-Party

Please note- this does not include a ticket to the show.

Looked up for MSG and it's $195 a ticket.... yea no thanks, but still a cool idea.

[TAC]

Got a fridge stocked with Trooper! Y'all can come over for free!

[cramx3]

Got a fridge stocked with Trooper! Y'all can come over for free!

On my way!

Actually got some as a birthday gift last year, it was really good!

[TAC]

There are a couple stores around here that stock it. And yes, it is good.

[cramx3]

There are a couple stores around here that stock it. And yes, it is good.

Yea, after I tried and enjoyed it, I noticed they sell it at my liqueur store down the street so I bought some more, but sadly they stopped selling it.   

[TAC]

Iron Maiden - A Christmas Cheers

Just watched. Very classy. Love Iron Maiden.

[jjrock88]

Iron Maiden - A Christmas Cheers

Just watched. Very classy. Love Iron Maiden.

awesome!!

[Zydar]

Happy birthday, Dave Murray! 59 years today

[TAC]

Happy birthday, Dave Murray! 59 years today

 

[Mladen]

Happy birthday, Dave, and that was one really cool video. 

[Phoenix87x]

Was in the mood for Book of souls today.

This album has held up really well. The songs still sound solid and catchy.

[bosk1]

I'm impressed with how long Bosk has held off commenting on BoS. He must really want to make sure he's digested it first.

Sorry, it just kinda dropped off my radar.  Overall assessment:  It doesn't do a whole lot for me, actually.  I mean, the album isn't bad by any stretch.  But it also just doesn't grab me like some of their others either. 

[TAC]

I'm impressed with how long Bosk has held off commenting on BoS. He must really want to make sure he's digested it first.

Sorry, it just kinda dropped off my radar.  Overall assessment:  It doesn't do a whole lot for me, actually.  I mean, the album isn't bad by any stretch.  But it also just doesn't grab me like some of their others either.

For me, it's the first time in the Reunion Era where the current album did not top the previous one.

[cramx3]

Eh, a huge one up from TFF for me and a great record all around. Honestly surprised they had that album in them at this point in their career. Thought AMoLaD and follow up F666 tour was the pinnacle of IM but this tour and album may change that. 

[wolfking]

Was in the mood for Book of souls today.

This album has held up really well. The songs still sound solid and catchy.

It's a brilliant album.

[TAC]

Eh, a huge one up from TFF for me and a great record all around. Honestly surprised they had that album in them at this point in their career. Thought AMoLaD and follow up F666 tour was the pinnacle of IM but this tour and album may change that.

I can't fault anyone for liking any Reunion Era album more than another. After the two big epics, IMO, it comes back down to earth pretty quick. Still, I do love it and think it's a great album.

[Scorpion]

I haven't been going back to this one quite as much, but the final three songs are still one of the best three song runs in their entire career. Especially The Man of Sorrows, man that song slays.

[jjrock88]

From all the reunion albums, I can see each one being someones favorite album by the band, period. 

I can see Book of Souls being the most difficult one to get into though.

[cramx3]

Eh, a huge one up from TFF for me and a great record all around. Honestly surprised they had that album in them at this point in their career. Thought AMoLaD and follow up F666 tour was the pinnacle of IM but this tour and album may change that.

I can't fault anyone for liking any Reunion Era album more than another. After the two big epics, IMO, it comes back down to earth pretty quick. Still, I do love it and think it's a great album.

Yup I know we've discussed this before.  The reunion era is so strong.  Im honestly baffled a bit by Bosk's feeling towards the new album considering how much he enjoyed the newer stuff.  To each their own, but out of all the reunion era albums, I feel like this is the easiest one to like for an old or new IM fan.

[425]

For me, it's the first time in the Reunion Era where the current album did not top the previous one.

DOD is slightly weaker than BNW IMO, but this thought still resonates with me, since I think AMOLAD is better than both of those and TFF is better than AMOLAD. But I do not think TBOS tops TFF.

[TAC]

For me, it's the first time in the Reunion Era where the current album did not top the previous one.

DOD is slightly weaker than BNW IMO, but this thought still resonates with me, since I think AMOLAD is better than both of those and TFF is better than AMOLAD. But I do not think TBOS tops TFF.

I like how the band approached BNW. It's really fresh, whereas DOD feels like much more traditional Maiden. And I'm fine with someone mentioning some filler on DSOD, but I feel like I like most of DOD more than I like most of BNW. But they are all great.

If Bruce had never come back, Maiden would still be one of my favorite bands just based on the Classic Era. This second life of theirs is mindboggling, and in the mid 90's I would've never thought it possible.

[NotePad]

BNW is my favorite Maiden album. But I don't think it sounds like anything else they've done. For some reason. Maybe it's the production. I don't know. I used to think it was the guitar trio, but recent albums proved they can still have a classic IM sound.

[TAC]

BNW is my favorite Maiden album. But I don't think it sounds like anything else they've done. For some reason. Maybe it's the production. I don't know. I used to think it was the guitar trio, but recent albums proved they can still have a classic IM sound.

It's a unique album.

[ozzy554]

AMOLAD I think is still my favorite reunion album, but TBOS is really really close.

[TAC]

AMOLAD I think is still my favorite reunion album, but TBOS is really really close.

AMOLAD is a masterpiece, and IMO it's the standard bearer of the Reunion Era.

[cramx3]

AMOLAD I think is still my favorite reunion album, but TBOS is really really close.

This is how I feel, except AMOLAD is my favorite all around IM album.

[jjrock88]

AMOLAD I think is still my favorite reunion album, but TBOS is really really close.

AMOLAD is a masterpiece, and IMO it's the standard bearer of the Reunion Era.

Its neck and neck with BNW for my favorite reunion album.  Absolutely awesome.

[Zydar]

https://www.ironmaiden.com/iron-maiden-roadhouse-interactive-and-50cc-games-announce-mobile-rpg-legacy-of-the-beast.html

"Roadhouse Interactive, 50cc Games and Metal legends Iron Maiden are pleased to announce that Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, an action-packed, free-to-play RPG steeped in Iron Maiden mythology, will launch worldwide this summer on iOS and Android platforms."

[jjrock88]

Wow that looks very cool!

[cramx3]

Actually might have some potential to be a good game.  I also think it's great how it goes along with the vibe of the music video for Speed of Light and it's not like IM haven't been tied to video games before

[Nick]

One thread to rule them all, one thread to bind them.

[sneakyblueberry]

https://www.ironmaiden.com/iron-maiden-roadhouse-interactive-and-50cc-games-announce-mobile-rpg-legacy-of-the-beast.html

"Roadhouse Interactive, 50cc Games and Metal legends Iron Maiden are pleased to announce that Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, an action-packed, free-to-play RPG steeped in Iron Maiden mythology, will launch worldwide this summer on iOS and Android platforms."

Hopefully it's not one of those games that spam in the in-game purchases but I'm not holding my breath.  Will still play it tho.

I was just thinking today, they really should've made Ed Hunter more of an RPG.  They've kinda done it backwards in the sense that they released a First Person Shooter back in the mid-late 90s when RPGs like Final Fantasy VII and VIII were king, and now they're releasing an RPG, in the Call of Duty age.  lol.

[El Barto]

Got a pit ticket for the second Mexico City show. Should be a pretty wild event. Looking forward to it.