The Iron Maiden Thread v. The Merge of Souls

[Mladen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxWoikZZww

...that was so beautiful.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

So much about Bruce's life is such an amazing story, really.

True that. It's hard to find a better rolemodel in metal for kids and even adults.

[Zydar]

He should write a book.

About himself.

[cramx3]

So much about Bruce's life is such an amazing story, really.

True that. It's hard to find a better rolemodel in metal for kids and even adults.

 

[MirrorMask]

So much about Bruce's life is such an amazing story, really.

True that. It's hard to find a better rolemodel in metal for kids and even adults.

 

+ 1, the size of the Chinese Wall.

Bruce is my hero. With many singers or musicians, I "just" like or love their music... for Bruce I have actual admiration and respect. Nay, call that worship and veneration 

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

He should write a book.

About himself.

I've read the unofficial biography which I can't remember the name of. Pretty good but a bit messy especially the early years.
Since you mentioned it I had a google and found that he's actually working on it which I had no idea about.

https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-bruce-dickinson-write-official-autobiography/

[Zydar]

Awesome!

[wolfking]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxWoikZZww

...that was so beautiful.

Still the best fucking band in the world!

[cramx3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxWoikZZww

...that was so beautiful.

Still the best fucking band in the world!

Yup 

So I had a nice treat when I got home, my Iron Maiden fan club package, which included my 1 of 200 model Ed Force One planes (sold seperately of course, but worth it for me).  It will go well on my desk:

[wolfking]

That's pretty sweet.

[devieira73]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxWoikZZww

...that was so beautiful.

Really lovely!  (as a Maiden clip can be) And the audio is from Rio de Janeiro 

For those who missed (like me until today), Death or Glory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b708rEG7spI&list=RDb708rEG7spI
Both videos with really excellent audios! By the way, GREAT solo by Adrian on Death or Glory ... (Well, I really need to comment on Wasted Years? )

[TAC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smCu6Wmvhh8
WOW!
 

[TAC]

Someone posted this pic over at MaidenFans. Pretty cool. Never saw it before:

[bosk1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smCu6Wmvhh8
WOW!
 

Eh.  I remember seeing an older version a few years ago.  Cool, I guess. 

[wolfking]

Someone posted this pic over at MaidenFans. Pretty cool. Never saw it before:

That's an awesome pic, great to see.

[jjrock88]

Very cool picture. I wonder if Paul and Bruce ever had their picture taken together as well

[Mladen]

I believe that photo dates back to those times Bruce interviewed Blaze on his radio show. One of those interviews has been up on youtube for years, the other one never showed up anywhere but I caught it years ago.

[MirrorMask]

Indeed, Blaze is basically bald today and Bruce's hair is also much shorter, the pic is not recent but still a very good one to see!

[TAC]

I believe that photo dates back to those times Bruce interviewed Blaze on his radio show. One of those interviews has been up on youtube for years, the other one never showed up anywhere but I caught it years ago.

I wasn't aware of that. Here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AssksLOzDTg

[Mladen]

It's a very good interview, by the way. 

[TAC]

Yeah, thanks for mentioning it, M.  Both guys were totally cool.

[TAC]

Just had an awesome listen to Brave New World. This album is a fucking masterpiece!

Really. For me, first impressions are hard to get over. I always liked it, but I guess I was so against falling in love with it, only to have Bruce leave after a lucrative Reunion album and tour. I really held back.

I also want to say that The Mercenary has really aged well.

[Phoenix87x]

I listened to BNW today as well.

Excellent album from beginning to end

[jammindude]

I'll have to go back and listen to it again.    I didn't revisit it very often because I couldn't wash the bad taste of Blood Brothers out of my mouth.    What a bloody TERRIBLE song.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler. It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.   It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.  It repeats all the sins of Angel and the Gambler.

[Mosh]

Blood Brothers is easily the best song on the album.

[TAC]

Blood Brothers is easily the best song on the album.

I think it is excellent as well. A great track that truly legitimizes the quality of Maiden's discography.

[wolfking]

Blood Brothers was one of the best songs on this tour when I saw them last year, it was incredible.

BNW is probably still top 3 Maiden for me.  I got into Maiden around 1999, so it was the first album that I was able to pick up from its release.  That makes it pretty special for me.  It was released on my birthday and I went out and picked it up that same day, good times.

[Phoenix87x]

I just watched/heard the video for Angel and the gambler. Good god 

But anyway, I love all the albums of the re-union era, with the exception of Dance of Death which I just like

[Mister Gold]

So much about Bruce's life is such an amazing story, really.

True that. It's hard to find a better rolemodel in metal for kids and even adults.

 

+ 1, the size of the Chinese Wall.

Bruce is my hero. With many singers or musicians, I "just" like or love their music... for Bruce I have actual admiration and respect. Nay, call that worship and veneration 

Same. Been a fanboy of Bruce ever since I got into Iron Maiden as a teenager. The man is a huge inspiration to me.

[Mosh]

I don't think Angel and the Gambler is the worst Maiden song. It has problems for sure, but there's a good song in there somewhere. Lots of stuff on FOTD though that is irredeemable.

[MirrorMask]

I don't think Angel and the Gambler is the worst Maiden song. It has problems for sure, but there's a good song in there somewhere.

Indeed. As a 5 minute straightforward rocker, it would have been way better. And damn, those retro keyboard hits at the beginning are so catchy!

[Zydar]

Blood Brothers is easily the best song on the album.

Probably my favourite song from the reunion albums.

[wolfking]

Besides obviously the length, there is really nothing wrong with TAATG.

[jjrock88]

Besides obviously the length, there is really nothing wrong with TAATG.

I agree

[cramx3]

There's plenty wrong with TAATG, probably one of my least liked songs from any band ever.  The keyboards are TERRIBLE.  The chorus is just bad.  I don't mind the repeating if it was good and catchy, it's neither and just annoying.  Blaze sounds horrible, although I am a Blaze fan, the music video is atrocious.  The song ruins the album for me.  Take it out and that's a solid album besides the production specifically of Blaze's voice.