Iron Maiden

[Lord Abortion]

Well should we???
we would be banned from any future concert though...

[icebase]

but our own little concert that only a select few could go to lek me you and fifty others.

[Thunder Fingers]

Shame...

Anyway what's up guys? I found this on the 4th page...'tis shameful

well, i have to sleep some time... :lol:

[btoto]

What!? I am sorry you guys but Adrian and Janick just simply aren't as good as Dave. Yeah they fvcking rock and are some of the world's best guitarists, but aren't as good as Dave :D


Excuse me but I do find Dave boring. I mean all Dave does is to hammer-on and pull-off all notes in the same scales. Yes he does have good moments like Phantom of the Opera or Brave new World. Janick is just screwing on all strings. He might be fast but I can't even make out what he's playing when he decides to do it fast. Like on Afraid To Shoot Strangers.

However Adrian doesn't stick to the same thing all the time. In one solo he can start with legato, pinch harmonics then increase speed, then go melodic and bluesy, then go crazy again and end with good tapping.

No offence to Murray fans :thumb:

[ashman]

well, i have to sleep some time... :lol:

Poor excuse. The only allowed excuses are: Drinking, Playing Maiden, Seeing Maiden, Conjuring evil plans for the Demise of Maiden haters, and Listening to Maiden...LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ashman]

Excuse me but I do find Dave boring. I mean all Dave does is to hammer-on and pull-off all notes in the same scales. Yes he does have good moments like Phantom of the Opera or Brave new World. Janick is just screwing on all strings. He might be fast but I can't even make out what he's playing when he decides to do it fast. Like on Afraid To Shoot Strangers.

However Adrian doesn't stick to the same thing all the time. In one solo he can start with legato, pinch harmonics then increase speed, then go melodic and bluesy, then go crazy again and end with good tapping.

No offence to Murray fans :thumb:

You may think that he plays different things all the time, but I have recently noticed some similarities in some H solos, like...a lot of the phrases in the solo are exactly the same. Not that that's a bad thing, it works don't fix it...

I don't think you can pick one Maiden Guitarist, they all compliment each other. I mean if H and Dave didn't have their telepathic link, Maiden wouldn't be as good. I think the 3 Axe slingers are a good combination, and are all equally good...


P.S. Janick Sucks... :smoke:

P.P.S Just kidding :lol:

[GurS]

I``m probably going to London but Gurs told me they even won`t gonna play there.


I did? :confused: :confused:

I said there's no London gig confirmed yet, I only said that Donnington was practically a certainty and Reading a maybe.

[GurS]

On the subject of Maiden guitarists:

Jannick is perhaps theoretically the worst - I find that some of his solos play a few notes out of key (not such a biggy) or he bends out of tune (quite a biggy).

The reason why H's solos are as they are, and Dave's solos are as they are, is this:

H plans down all his solos before hand, not note for note, but he may write down some of the licks and plan where he's gonna bend and where he's gonna do hammer-on's etc. This means that his solos are generally well-thought out and hence very exciting.

However, Davey's solos are completely spontaneous - in the studio, on stage, everywhere. Because he doesn't think them out like H does, his solos are therefore less 'exciting' and lacking in diversity; he's only human, he can't think THAT fast on his feet.

Then again, listen to the outro solo of Icarus. Call THAT bad improv.

[Thunder Fingers]

Poor excuse. The only allowed excuses are: Drinking, Playing Maiden, Seeing Maiden, Conjuring evil plans for the Demise of Maiden haters, and Listening to Maiden...LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

well, i dont drink, so can i change that to sleep? :p

[GurS]

you don't drink? *gasp*




What' happened to the 'Arry Av, eddie?

[Thunder Fingers]

you don't drink? *gasp*




What' happened to the 'Arry Av, eddie?

neh, this pic of Jari kainulainen is cooler :p

what? whats wrong with me not drinkin? :confused:

yeh.. i cant find me Pick... :upset:

[btoto]

GurS
-----

Yeah of course when it comes to improvising, Davey shows great stuff. I mean, I just like Adrian more than two others. I won't dare to say that Dave or Jan are bad :)

Ashman said this:

"if H and Dave didn't have their telepathic link, Maiden wouldn't be as good"

That's where I can't say no :)

I completely agree with that.

There's one thing I don't like about Jan. I hate when he screws up solos live. Well, he doesn't screw them up. He just plays them different, and most of time worse than studio version. He's probably not that good in improvising.

Also, before H came back to the band, Jan messed with Adrian's solos during live shows. I'd call it "no respect to ex-band member". He shouldn't have messed with them. It was H's solos you know :)

[GurS]

so, what, you'd rather Davey did all the solos for the old songs?

[GurS]

neh, this pic of Jari kainulainen is cooler :p

what? whats wrong with me not drinkin? :confused:

yeh.. i cant find me Pick... :upset:


there's nothing 'wrong' wtih it, i just wouldn't have expected it from you. :/

Hope you find your pick.

Don't you play bass?

:eek: A BASSIST WITH A PICK!

'Arry would be turning over in his grave, if he were dead.

[btoto]

so, what, you'd rather Davey did all the solos for the old songs?

Hehe No. It could be better if Jan played them the
way they were recorded. :chug:

*now everyone here will think btoto is a Jan-hater.
It's not true :upset: *

[GurS]

well, that would be worse. To see H's exact solos defiled by a newbie

[Thunder Fingers]

there's nothing 'wrong' wtih it, i just wouldn't have expected it from you. :/

Hope you find your pick.

Don't you play bass?

:eek: A BASSIST WITH A PICK!

'Arry would be turning over in his grave, if he were dead.

Ohy, i wouldnt tuch an bass with an pick! i have an acustic guitar to, and now i wanted to learn Megadeth - A secret place...

[btoto]

By the way, do they (H and Jan) play Adrian's part in The Trooper solo together??

I downloaded a video from Kazaa. It's the Trooper in Paris. It's shot with an amateur camera, mostly showing Jan and Bruce. During Adrian's part in the solo, Jan plays it too.

wtf???? However it sounded great :)

[GurS]

sweet.

it could be that H plays the backing chords now...

[GurS]

jan also wrote (with bruce) the worst madien song EVAR.

[btoto]

GurS
-----

which one is that???

[GurS]

The Apparatition

[GurS]

OK, new question:

WHich maiden guitar is the fanciest?

I'm gonna say H's les-paul from the Wickerman video

[Thunder Fingers]

OK, new question:

WHich maiden guitar is the fanciest?

I'm gonna say H's les-paul from the Wickerman video

DIE GIBSON!


do it have to be guitar? :p
guitar: H's Lado earth.. :D Veeeeeeery nice..
Bass: Steves FEnder precision from the time it was blue and nice! :D

[GurS]

i love H's earth, but it's not 'fancy'

even if you hate gibson, check out H int he wicker man video. he looks pretty hawt there. In a straight kinda way.

So, we doing this Maiden Authroity thing?

[Josh]

Dave is my favourite by far. Adrian doesn't do as much for me as Dave.
well dave is the only original guitarist left. i personally dont think theyd manage without him

[GurS]

^ I disagree.

H is by far the better song writer.

[Josh]

But do you know what dates cause i have heard lots of roumers about Donington and other places, and i want to know when i can get the tickets.
just keep checkin the website thats all i do

[GurS]

nice av, btw new guy. Welcome to our lovely thread.

[Josh]

^ I disagree.

H is by far the better song writer.
dave the most positive guy - always smiling. only an opinion anyway

[GurS]

Yeh, but look at 7th son, i think he wrote basically half that album.

[Josh]

nice av, btw new guy. Welcome to our lovely thread.
cheers lol. wd u believe that 18 months ago i wasnt even a fan lol. i go2 college with ollie (lord abortion) he got me hooked on maiden, went 2 c em on Dance of Death tour :thumb:

[GurS]

nice

got a favourite album/song/member?

[Josh]

personally, 7th son isnt 1 of my fave albums. anyway, dumb q. i assume wen ur on about H u mean Adrian Smith?!?

[Josh]

dunno wt my fave album is.
songs: out of the silent planet, dance of death, aces high, hallowed be thy name, the trooper
i also wanna learn bass n learn 2 play like steve harris

[GurS]

out of the silent planet is a great song, best on that album.

Yeh, H is Adrian.

H-rian, geddit?

[Josh]

out of the silent planet is a great song, best on that album.

Yeh, H is Adrian.

H-rian, geddit?
yeh i do NOW lol. i luv the bass triplets nicko plays on out of the silent planet.

[ashman]

I think the Fanciest guitar is H's Ibanez Destroyer....that is one sweet Guitar *drools*.

I think we should still do the Maiden Authority or Four troopers of Maiden, but which are we going to call ourselves?

[Josh]

Poor excuse. The only allowed excuses are: Drinking, Playing Maiden, Seeing Maiden, Conjuring evil plans for the Demise of Maiden haters, and Listening to Maiden...LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
exactly

[rik]

i also wanna learn bass n learn 2 play like steve harris

Heh, we all would like to play like steve.

[GurS]

Maiden Authority, definatly

safe.

Ash, add me to msn, the e-mails in the profile

[Josh]

d@mn parents, i'll post sum more random useless stuff 2moro. now i hav 2 sleep :(

[GurS]

ok, safe, cya new guy :thumb:

[Thunder Fingers]

Maiden Authority, definatly

safe.

Ash, add me to msn, the e-mails in the profile

4 troopers! :p

[GurS]

my rep points just went down by 10 :(

[Thunder Fingers]

my rep points just went down by 10 :(

thats not cool.. i dont think i have rep points..

[GurS]

you do now :D

[Thunder Fingers]

you do now :D

hehe, thanks :p

[GurS]

no problem...

now, how do we get about letting the world know about our... authoritveness?

And someone should probably tell Frail about all this lol

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

I feel empty. I let my friend borrow Powerslave and my cd collection isnt the same without it.

[HomerGuitarHero87]

i love iron maiden!!!! they are next to next to god (next to god is metallica)

[6Stringer]

Could Iron Maiden be considered another hair band? I don't think so, but my friend thinks there exactly like Poison or White Snake.

[MegaMaidenFan]

"Iron Maiden should quit now..."

I think you meant Metallica.

[YDload]

Could Iron Maiden be considered another hair band? I don't think so, but my friend thinks there exactly like Poison or White Snake.

Not by a long shot. Iron Maiden is made up of musicians, not male strippers with too much hair spray.

[Eitri Is Berserk]

Not by a long shot. Iron Maiden is made up of musicians, not male strippers with too much hair spray.

**** right!

[Riva]

Could Iron Maiden be considered another hair band? I don't think so, but my friend thinks there exactly like Poison or White Snake.


Your friend is a douche. Iron Maiden is NWOBHM, and can actually play more than one power chord per song.

[GurS]

Word.

The only vaguely talented hair metal band is Van Halen. All NWOBHM rocks.


'Specially Maiden :cool:

[Riva]

Word.

The only vaguely talented hair metal band is Van Halen. All NWOBHM rocks.


'Specially Maiden :cool:


Of course. :cool:

Motorhead is also very good. Nearly as good as Maiden.

[Facsimile]

And Diamond Head!

[ashman]

There all done and dusted...Now we are the Maiden Authority...Whoever gave me the rep point, Cheers :thumb: . Some pillock gave me -10 rep points 'cos I outsmarted them...B@star!

[Thunder Fingers]

Could Iron Maiden be considered another hair band? I don't think so, but my friend thinks there exactly like Poison or White Snake.

all i have to say o that is: :lol:

[Lord Abortion]

I feel empty. I let my friend borrow Powerslave and my cd collection isnt the same without it.
yeah I think of It as converting the heathen
making more people like maiden by lending them CD'S is a noble sacrifice
and you should be rewarded
rep+

[Thunder Fingers]

yeah I think of It as converting the heathen
making more people like maiden by lending them CD'S is a noble sacrifice
and you should be rewarded
rep+

:lol:

i have an idea, if your gonna borrow out any maiden cd, have an burned copy that you give out, dont give original Maiden cds! you have to have one your self!

*iron Maiden Authority strikes again!*

[Lord Abortion]

:lol:

i have an idea, if your gonna borrow out any maiden cd, have an burned copy that you give out, dont give original Maiden cds! you have to have one your self!

*iron Maiden Authority strikes again!*
clever...

[Thunder Fingers]

hehe..

Whoa! i just discovered that Prowler... Is an snow song! it give me this realy special feeling when it snows and today it snows for the first time this winter...
try it! especially when walking outside...

*goes searching for the Iron Maiden cd*

[Lord Abortion]

that's a great album prowler is a fantastic song
when the play the early days shows do you think they will open with that?
that or invaders

[Josh]

i love iron maiden!!!! they are next to next to god (next to god is metallica)
metallica are nowhere near as good as maiden. they are quite talented and i like their music as well but maiden are a hellofalot better. been around longer and the best thing is...THEYRE ENGLISH!!! :thumb:

[Lord Abortion]

metallica are nowhere near as good as maiden. they are quite talented and i like their music as well but maiden are a hellofalot better. been around longer and the best thing is...THEYRE ENGLISH!!! :thumb:
**** right

[Josh]

that's a great album prowler is a fantastic song
when the play the early days shows do you think they will open with that?
that or invaders
they should re-record "Iron Maiden" with all 3 guitarists and a better production quality

[Thunder Fingers]

that's a great album prowler is a fantastic song
when the play the early days shows do you think they will open with that?
that or invaders

i really hope they do atleast include it!

question:¨
What do you guys think are pretty shure songs they will play on the new tour?

I think Hallowed Be thy name, Iron Maiden, phantom of the opera, the Trooper, Run To the Hills, the number of the beast and Prowler are pretty important stuff for them to play.. after all Prowler was the Song who started everything.. (i think it was that one who was the most played one on Radio and by Metal D.J's around 79 - 80....

[Thunder Fingers]

they should re-record "Iron Maiden" with all 3 guitarists and a better production quality

No... They should remaster them properly though.. i think Piece of mind is the album with the worst sound quality.. no matter what steve says, piece of mind have worse quality than Iron Maiden.. me for once, I love the Sound of Iron Maiden.

but they should not rerecord them, that would remove Paul, Clive and Dennis from the first 3 albums.. you got live albums if you want to hear them with 3 guitars...

[Lord Abortion]

yeah, neal kay at the sound house (in London) played it on the demo tape (the soundhouse tapes and got the band recognition starting the band off
that was the tape that Rod smallwood heard and took the band on on the strength of
Invasion, Prowler, Iron Maiden and strange world

[Thunder Fingers]

yeah, neal kay at the sound house (in London) played it on the demo tape (the soundhouse tapes and got the band recognition starting the band off
that was the tape that Rod smallwood heard and took the band on on the strength of
Invasion, Prowler, Iron Maiden and strange world

i see you have seen the "early days" DVD too :thumb: what an exelent thing, i think its some of the coolest i have seen..

[Lord Abortion]

i really hope they do atleast include it!

question:¨
What do you guys think are pretty shure songs they will play on the new tour?

I think Hallowed Be thy name, Iron Maiden, phantom of the opera, the Trooper, Run To the Hills, the number of the beast and Prowler are pretty important stuff for them to play.. after all Prowler was the Song who started everything.. (i think it was that one who was the most played one on Radio and by Metal D.J's around 79 - 80....
ok taking a 16 song setlist first four albums

prowler
where eagles dare
still life
strange world
another life
the trooper
wrathchild
twilight zone
Invaders
revelations
children of the ****ed
hallowed be thy name
Iron maiden
..............................................
encore:
phantom of the opera
the number of the beast
running free

had to miss
the prisoner
sanctuary
purgatory
remember tomorrow
run to the hills
charlotte the harlot
die with your boots on etc.

[Lord Abortion]

i see you have seen the "early days" DVD too :thumb: what an exelent thing, i think its some of the coolest i have seen..
not just that
read
Run to the hills
(Iron Maiden the official biography)
really interesting and important

[Thunder Fingers]

not just that
read
Run to the hills
(Iron Maiden the official biography)
really interesting and important

i know, but nobody around here sells it.. i have to wait until i can get an credit card so i can get it from www.eddiesmegastore.com , or until maiden comes to norway and buy it from their merch. stand at the tour.... :upset:

[Lord Abortion]

i know, but nobody around here sells it.. i have to wait until i can get an credit card so i can get it from www.eddiesmegastore.com , or until maiden comes to norway and buy it from their merch. stand at the tour.... :upset:
wow, that must be pretty annoying

[ashman]

That's really bad Eddie. All the music shops near where I live sell it for like £5. So I got, I'm upto the bit about the soundhouse tapes. It's a good book.

Is it me, or is the worst thing on the Early days DVD, that 20th century box thing about air/cardboard guitars...I hate that stupid theme tune to it...makes me so angry

[Thunder Fingers]

That's really bad Eddie. All the music shops near where I live sell it for like £5. So I got, I'm upto the bit about the soundhouse tapes. It's a good book.

Is it me, or is the worst thing on the Early days DVD, that 20th century box thing about air/cardboard guitars...I hate that stupid theme tune to it...makes me so angry

:lol: yeah, the whole thing is about Cardboard guitars, and is included on the dvd becouse Maiden get mentioned a couple of times :p
and the guys are pissed of becouse cardboard guitars get sold along with CDS.. :lol:

maby im gonna ask some music store if they sell them... or atleast could get hold of one for me...(the RTTH, not an cardboard guitar...)

[GurS]

I've actually been to the Ruskin Arms...


Who wants to TOUCH ME?

[ashman]

I've actually been to the Ruskin Arms...


Who wants to TOUCH ME?


I do... :p

I had this crazy dream a few days ago it was weird. It was set before the first album was released, and they were looking for a new guitarist, so they could have 2 guitars. Anyway in my dream, I auditioned, and get ragged to hell 'cos I couldn't play Iron Maiden.. :upset:

[hypocracy hater]

I am the Iron Maiden guru

[Thunder Fingers]

I am the Iron Maiden guru

yes, you belive that :thumb:

(we all know who the REAL iron Maiden gurus are! :thumb: )

[ashman]

*Points to Maiden Authority title*

[hypocracy hater]

I know everthing about maiden, pink floyd, led zeppelin, bob marley and the doors

[ashman]

Well when you become one of the highest posted in this here thread, then you can become a member of the extremely exclusive "Maiden Authority" :P

[hypocracy hater]

Yay

[ashman]

But that's only if the rest of the "Authority" agree...

[GurS]

there's a lot more to it than just a high post count...

we'll see, dude.

*Frail has been to the thread yet, still doesn't know he's a quater of the "Authority"

[ashman]

Frail should get his arse over here now!!!!

I was wondering is there any footage of when Maiden kill eddie in the gig that's on the Early days?

[Josh]

its a mates 18th on friday...hes havin a disco...a metal disco...im gna hav 2 request aces high as its his fave song :thumb:
:chug: :chug: :chug: :chug: :chug: :chug:
*listening to powerslave*

[Josh]

Frail should get his arse over here now!!!!

I was wondering is there any footage of when Maiden kill eddie in the gig that's on the Early days?
i'm gna hav 2 get the DVD nxt time im in town...

[Thunder Fingers]

Frail should get his arse over here now!!!!

I was wondering is there any footage of when Maiden kill eddie in the gig that's on the Early days?

yes, but its not on the gig on disc one.. its on the documentare on disc 2.. kinda an outro thing on it..

wher is frail BTW? i have seen him post concert reviews sometimes...

[Josh]

wow im not the only person on here 2nite...

[GurS]

it's true.. you're not

[YDload]

Does anyone else think that the beginning of "Hallowed Be Thy Name" sounds like a Christmas carol or something? This may be because I got that album at Christmas time, and this goes along with Eddie's query about some other "snow" song.

[GurS]

yeh, it does cound of sound like "tidings of comfort and joy"

well pointed out, YDLoad

[Arucard]

i wanna be part of the maiden authority (as soon as hallowed be thy name wins the R+M best song competetion and i can change my user title) i definatly should be part of it. Check out my killers review for proof!

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

*listening to powerslave*
Stop tormenting me!!!
I have finally saved up for the Visions of the Beast dvd. Finally.

[Josh]

anyone checked the iron maiden website lately...number of the beast to be re-released on 3rd january 2005...special edition single... :chug:

[Lord Abortion]

day before my birthday
thanks 'arry you shouldnt have!

[Josh]

near my bday 2...

[Lord Abortion]

alright
new topic best opening line from a maiden song...

[ashman]

That's a tough question:

"I'm waiting in my cold cell, when the bell begins to chime..."

"On a foreign field he lay, lonely soldier unknown grave, on his dying words he prays, tell the tale of Paschendale..."

"Laying awake at night, I wipe the sweat from my brow, but it's not the fear, as I'd rather go now..."

"And if you're taking a walk through the garden of life, what do you think, do you think you would see?..."

The list is endless...

[Lord Abortion]

i'm waiting in my cold cell when the bell begins to chime

take a look in the pool and what do you see?

oh god of earth and altar bow down and hear our cry

eleven saintly shrouded men sihlluettes stand against the sky...

he's walking like a small child watch his eyes burn you away

infinite dreams... I can't deny them infinity is hard to comprehend, i can hear those screams even in my wildest dreams...

so many more just my current favourites

[Riva]

Hand of Fate is moving and the finger points to you.

Shoot for Gain or Kill to Maim, but we don't need a reason.

I'm waiting in my cold cell when the bell begins to chime.

My favourites right now.

[ashman]

There are times that I've wondered, and times when I've cried, and my prayers they were answered at times when I've lied...

As the sun breaks, above the ground, an old man stands on the hill...

You'll take my life, but I'll takes yours too, you'll fire your musket but I'll run you through...

There goes the siren that warns of the Air Raid, there goes the sound of the god saving flak...

Can't understand what is happening to me, this isn't real, this is only a dream...

From the coast of gold, across the seven seas, and travelling on, far and wide...

Walking through the city, looking oh so pretty...

We're on a mission from Rod... (hehe)

I'll do more after I get some dinner...so hungry

[Lord Abortion]

You'll take my life, but I'll takes yours too, you'll fire your musket but I'll run you through...

There goes the siren that warns of the Air Raid, there goes the sound of the god saving flak...

Can't understand what is happening to me, this isn't real, this is only a dream...

From the coast of gold, across the seven seas, and travelling on, far and wide...

Walking through the city, looking oh so pretty...


duly added to my list

[Thunder Fingers]

i wanna be part of the maiden authority (as soon as hallowed be thy name wins the R+M best song competetion and i can change my user title) i definatly should be part of it. Check out my killers review for proof!

****it! you cant, its for the top 4 posters only :smash: !

[Thunder Fingers]

ive been looking for you so long, now you wont get away from my graaaaaaaaaaaasp.

cant beat this:
I AM HE, THE BORNLESS ONE, THE FALLEN ANGEL WATCHING YOU! :D

[ashman]

Doh! How could I forget moonchild?!?!?

[Thunder Fingers]

Doh! How could I forget moonchild?!?!?

shame on thy!

[ashman]

*Hangs head in shame*

[GurS]

I know the best opening line from a Maiden song EVER!:


"In a time when dinasours walked the Earth" :p

[Josh]

i have sailed to many lands, now i make my final journey...on the bow i stand, west is where i'll go

you'll take my life but i'll take yours too, you'll fire your musket but i'll run you through

i stand alone in this desolate space, in death they are truly alive

just 16, a pickup truck, out of money, out of luck

infinite dreams, i can't deny them; infinity is hard to comprehend

i am the man who walks alone, and when i'm walking a dark road at night or strolling in the park, and when the light begins to fade i sometimes feel a little strange, a little anxious when its dark...

[s0ldsoul4roknrol]

"Withered hands, withered bodies, begging for salvation" - Bruce Dickinson

[Josh]

"Withered hands, withered bodies, begging for salvation" - Bruce Dickinson
technically thats not the opening line of the song

[GurS]

"Won't you come into my room, I wanna show you all my wares" :naughty:

[Josh]

^ that really is a classic opening line

[ashman]

"Won't you come into my room, I wanna show you all my wares" :naughty:

Classic line, just don't say it near Schools/Parks or any place where children may be...

[Thunder Fingers]

technically thats not the opening line of the song

"out of the silent planet.. out of the silent planet, we aaaare"

[Josh]

"out of the silent planet.. out of the silent planet, we aaaare"
my point exactly

[GurS]

great song though

"When I was wandering in the desert I was searching for the truth, I heard a choir of angels calling out my name"

[ashman]

There's a darkening sky before meeee, There's no time to prepare...

Como Estais Amigo, for the death of those we dont know, shall we kneel and say a prayer, will they ever know we care...

[Josh]

really this topic of chosing best openin lines to songs is pointless cos nearly all maiden kicks a$$. basically any opening lines could be put in and some people would think they were the best. but it has kept the thread going. not exactly like it would die anyway.

[ashman]

There has been some dry patches...but we often pull through :thumb:

[Josh]

of course. this thread cant die cos its like eddie. however many times he dies / gets locked away etc he always comes back

[ashman]

I'm thinking we may need a new topic...can't think of one of the top of my head.

I'm gonna pre-order me the Vinyl 12" NOTB reissue in a few weeks :D

[Thunder Fingers]

i think that single is just emi who wants to make more money on maiden... maiden sold their rights to the pre 98 songs to em in 98, so emi can do what they want with them...

[GurS]

bastards.


I really want 'Arry's shirt from Eddie's av. I'd wear it on stage wtih my band when we're playing "Bring your daughter"

[ashman]

I want that shirt too, it would be 'kin awesome to play something like Infinite Dreams with that on...*wanders off into daydream*

[Arucard]

on the fave opening line thing...

Im on the run. I kill to eat!

I remeber it as plain as the day, although it happened in the back of the night!

O god of earth and alter, bow down and hear our cry...

When a person turns to wrong, is it a want to be belong?

[YDload]

"As the sun breaks above the ground, an old man stands on the heeeeeeel..." Sounds like "heel" to me, even though it's "hill."

"Into the abyss I'll fall, the eye of Horus..."

Ah, everyone's already said most of my favorites.

[GurS]

"Hand of fate is moving and his finger points to you"

[Thunder Fingers]

bastards.


I really want 'Arry's shirt from Eddie's av. I'd wear it on stage wtih my band when we're playing "Bring your daughter"

im not sure, but i think its for sale in the Iron Maiden FC...


I would love the "IRON WHO?!" T-shirt i have some pics of arry wearing.. i think it was on my other 'arry avatar..

[ashman]

^nice 2000th post

I'd sail across the ocean, I'd walked a hundred miles, if I could make it to the end, oh just to see you smile...

[ashman]

just thought of another:

Maybe one day I'll be an hones man, up 'til now, I've done the best I can...

[GurS]

are you just going through every track of every maiden album in order?

lol

OMG i just remembered the best openner:

"the demon in your mind will rape you in your bed at night"

[ashman]

Maybe...I was just thinking about Fear of the dark and then I realised them two high calibre songs had some good intros.

Love is a razor and I walk the line on that silver blade...

Only the good die young is probably one of the most underated songs ever...

[Arucard]

lol guys im counting on u all to vote hallowed be thy name in the best R+M song

[GurS]

best R+M song = Bat Out Of Hell (Meat Loaf)

But that's not for here...

[Arucard]

i want to kill u
COMMON WE NEED HBTN TO WIN!

[GurS]

i'll probably vote Aces High, actually

[ashman]

^ :O, Blasphemer, *throws holy water*

I had a look the nominations, there's loads of Maiden songs there, I can't choose which one is better...

[GurS]

blasphemer for saying Aces High?

[Thunder Fingers]

best R+M song = Bat Out Of Hell (Meat Loaf)

But that's not for here...

haha, awsome song indeed! i just love thoose classic rockers! :D

[ashman]

blasphemer for saying Aces High?
No for saying Bat out of hell. Dammit, why does it take so long for my posts to be submitted :upset:

[murderking]

The number of the beast!!!!
Is my post count!!! Mwhahaha!!

[GurS]

do you know the song well? it's great. it's got a sick guitar solo.

but i'm voting aces high now that Bat out of Hell didn't get through

[Thunder Fingers]

uuuh.. ok on that list.. its between hallowed and aces...

[GurS]

with the amount of people here who don't know about good music, it's probably gonna be Smells like teen spirit or a slipknot song :upset:

[Arucard]

definatly
i love maiden, and i just hope that stairway to heaven doesnt win

[Thunder Fingers]

uh.. where do i vote...?? :confused:

[ashman]

do you know the song well? it's great. it's got a sick guitar solo.

but i'm voting aces high now that Bat out of Hell didn't get through

I do know the song, we used to put it on at the Jukebox in the pub during dinnertime...those were the days. But Maiden are better...

[GurS]

tis a matter of opinion. Yes, maiden are the better band, but that one song is better.

Best album of all time, though, is either NOTB or Graceland (Paul Simon)

[Thunder Fingers]

huh.. have anybody ever told you you look like someone famous?

my aunt saw an pic of steve harris on my PC and said: "Well, Martin, What an EXELENT pic of you!" :confused: i dont think i look like steve.. im more like an slightly fat version of geddy lee meets ozzy osbourne...

[GurS]

lol

[Arucard]

haha... thats wierd.
someone saw a picture of kurt cobain and thought it was me
i was insulted

[Burning inside]

huh.. have anybody ever told you you look like someone famous?

my aunt saw an pic of steve harris on my PC and said: "Well, Martin, What an EXELENT pic of you!" :confused: i dont think i look like steve.. im more like an slightly fat version of geddy lee meets ozzy osbourne...

:lol: :lol:

I know someone who got asked for an aautograph cause they thought that they were Adrian Smith.

:lol:

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

For Maiden lines no one said "Infinite dreams, I can't deny them, Infinity is hard to comprehend.......
or
The prowler's beginning

[Riva]

That top R&M songs pisses me off. No Judas Priest? What the hell is that?

[s0ldsoul4roknrol]

technically thats not the opening line of the song

True. He says out of the silent planet like a million times first. But it's such a great line.

[UnderDawg]

I love Maiden. The Trooper is probably my favorite song by them. I also LOVE their drummer, he's amazing.

[Thunder Fingers]

I love Maiden. The Trooper is probably my favorite song by them. I also LOVE their drummer, he's amazing.

Yeah, Both Clive and Nicko are good ****! :thumb:

*bump*

[ashman]

For Maiden lines no one said "Infinite dreams, I can't deny them, Infinity is hard to comprehend.......
or
The prowler's beginning

Eddie and several other ppl, put infinite dreams, and I put the intro to prowler...

[Thunder Fingers]

Eddie and several other ppl, put infinite dreams, and I put the intro to prowler...

no i didnt? i put moonchild...

[Lord Abortion]

sorry cant find it to quote you gurs but only the good die young is one of my favourite maiden songs

[icebase]

Nicko is a kind of a dissapointment. The new stuff the drum beats aint as good plus maiden would be so much better with clive.

[Lord Abortion]

Nicko is a kind of a dissapointment. The new stuff the drum beats aint as good plus maiden would be so much better with clive.
gurs is going to hate you
plus clive is v. ill

[GurS]

^ tru say

clive has multiple scelerosis.

nicko > clive

main differneces:

clive utilized the hi-hat more, but generally left his ride untouched. a lot of nicko's best drum beats (ace high, the trooper) are extremely ride dependent.

nicko is the best single-pedellar in the world.

clive wrote the worst song on maiden's best cd, nicko wrote an average song on a good cd. I personally like Gangland but a lot of people did.

on the other hand, clive wrote total eclipse \m/.

When you get down to it, Clive had drum lessons but Nicko;s entirely self taught. THat combined with his pedal work make Nicko the better drummer.

[Arucard]

i dont agree...
in skill clive is far superior, just listen to genghis kahn
but nicko looks funny when he drums

[GurS]

Ghengis Kahn is easy, just fast.

[Arucard]

meh...
besides clive, if hes still drumming is probably alot better now 20 years on

[Arucard]

hey guys, first polls up
for vote for fear of the dark

[Thunder Fingers]

meh...
besides clive, if hes still drumming is probably alot better now 20 years on

Clive have MS...i dont think he drum that much anymore..

[rik]

I think clive is/was the better drummer.

[GurS]

A) Voted FOTD in poll

B) Nicko > Clive. Maybe did come up with better beats - it doesn't prove anything skill wise, that's what fills are there for. And Nicko's fills > Clive's fills.

[Thunder Fingers]

Who cares+! they are both exelent! they could both count to 1 to 10...

[Red]

Aces High rules, and Dream Of Mirrors rocks my socks too!!

[GurS]

dream of mirrors is, imo, the worst song on BNW

[Thunder Fingers]

dream of mirrors is, imo, the worst song on BNW

****! man! thats an awsome song! maby one of Maidens songs wich are the easiest to play, but still, An AWSOME song! :eek:

i actually dont think i could choose an worst one from BNW... maby Ghost of the navigator in that case...

[GurS]

Dream of Mirrors IMO...

it's like a pre-cursor to No More Lies, a trend Harris has tried to do on all albums, starting with "Afraid to shoot strangers".

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

The worst song on BNW is probably The Thin Line Between Love and Hate.

[GurS]

if by worst you mean 3rd best

[naboo]

Has anyone seen the Early Days yet? It looks very good from the trailers.

[thelittledrummerboy]

The worst song on BNW is probably The Thin Line Between Love and Hate.


Tne Nomad is probally the worst in my mind , but i still give it 8 out of 10. I think BNW is their best album.

[thelittledrummerboy]

Favourite song to play. Mine is The Wicker Man ( But I'm A drummer ). Sign of the cross and Blood Brothers Are also awesome to play

[The Haitian]

mine is phantom of the opera

[GurS]

the nomad used to be the worst for me, but it grew on me.

However, BNW ain't the best album.

[Arucard]

i dont think of a worst song on that album, they all own
and thin line between love and hate worst?!
no way...
and yeh, BNW isnt there best album








Killers is

[Thunder Fingers]

Favourite song to play. Mine is The Wicker Man ( But I'm A drummer ). Sign of the cross and Blood Brothers Are also awesome to play

Phantom of the opera and Rime of the Ancient Mariner! The awsomness to play on bass! :D

[ashman]

The worst song on BNW is probably The Thin Line Between Love and Hate.
That song is pretty good, one of the best on that album after : Blood Brothers, Brave new world And Out of the silent planet.

Nicko > All other drummers...'nuff said...

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

Ya Nicko is definitly better than Clive. Don't get me wrong, Clive was a very great and creative drummer. But Nicko is far more skilled and unique. Compare his version of Hallowed Be thy Name to Clive's.

[ironmaiden54]

well personally i think dance of death and brave new world are crap iron maiden albums. There still ok, but for iron maiden its royal ****. i like powerslave, iron maiden, killers, number of the beast, and peace of mind the best.
\m/Phantom of the Opera\m/
\m/Hallowed be thy Name\m/
\m/The Trooper \m/

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

Those two albums may not be their best but they are far from crap.

[ironmaiden54]

Those two albums may not be their best but they are far from crap.


oh come on, the heaviest song on dod is rainmaker! and thats not even heavey at all. the guitar skill is ****. the drums are ****. the bass is ****. the only thing is i give a bit of credit to bruce for the vocals but come on hallowed has 10 thousand better vocals than anything on dod.

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

The heaviest song is Montsegur. I am a drummer and Face in the Sand might be Nicko's finest work. AND NO IRON MAIDEN ALBUM CONSISTS OF **** BY ANY INSTRUMENT, ESPECIALLY BASS! Pachendale is almost up to par with Hallowed be thy Name. But you can't just go around comparing one of Iron Maidens best songs with all of there other new stuff.

[thelittledrummerboy]

Montsegur or Paschendale are the heaviest songs. What is Montsegur about anyway? I've always been impressed with every aspect of Maiden's song writing on all their albums, those who rag on their capability are not true Maiden fans. I also believe that the Trooper is one of their best and 1 of my faviourite songs. Well ahead of its time ( It's like 20 years old or something )

[Riva]

Montsegur or Paschendale are the heaviest songs. What is Montsegur about anyway? I've always been impressed with every aspect of Maiden's song writing on all their albums, those who rag on their capability are not true Maiden fans. I also believe that the Trooper is one of their best and 1 of my faviourite songs. Well ahead of its time ( It's like 20 years old or something )


A montsegur is a priest, isn't it?

[Thunder Fingers]

the bass is ****.

:upset: :smash: :angry:

Go die! Nothing by Steve is Crap! Steve is Holy!

[Thunder Fingers]

A montsegur is a priest, isn't it?

Montsegur is a place...


http://www.russianbooks.org/montsegur.htm here you go..

[ashman]

:upset: :smash: :angry:

Go die! Nothing by Steve is Crap! Steve is Holy!
I gotta back you up on this. Steve is indeed a King...nay, a god, amongst Mortal men.

[Thunder Fingers]

Steve the Great
Became a legend 'mongst mortal men

...

....



:D :chug:

[Arucard]

i cant wait till until maiden announce uk tour dates
any news yet?

[Thunder Fingers]

i cant wait till until maiden announce uk tour dates
any news yet?

www.ironmaiden.com = keep watching it, it will be anounced there as soon as they release some more info...(or maby a couple of days after, they are scaringly slow...)

[ashman]

No dates yet...dammit.

[Arucard]

ok well they will come out soojn i hope

[ashman]

yeah me too...Should be ace though when they do. I wonder if they will play anywhere near where I live...

[Thunder Fingers]

i think they will play U.K, its their home country.. anyway, i still have a great time with the thing that they will play 2 here in norway :D:D:D)

[Riva]

Does anyone know if they are playing overseas? Specifically, playing Australia?

[Lord Abortion]

they probably will...

[Thunder Fingers]

Does anyone know if they are playing overseas? Specifically, playing Australia?

i really hope they play Australia before they play usa, its so long since the australians had maiden, and the americans are pissed off becouse Maiden probaly wont come there.. all i have heard from australians is "ah, Well, i realy hope they come here this time" and the americans is like "F'uck, they owe it to us :mad: "

They Owe you Nothing!!!

sorry if i offended any americans now...

[Lord Abortion]

**** it offend alot of americans I do (except frail)
I want to see them at an arena then go to download and see them again!
that's a maiden kinda year!
***listening to where eagles dare- live***

[ashman]

I think they will play at least one gig in Australia, like Steve said; They are doing this tour for the fans. So if there are fans in Australia, they should play there. <== ash's bad logic

[Lord Abortion]

yeah that's what maiden do
only for the fans
(like us who spend most of our lives debating maiden over internet)

[Burning inside]

There are loads of roumers going around about where they are playing.

I have heard Donington Festival and Reading, but i dont believe the Reading one.

What other roumers have people heard?

[Thunder Fingers]

i think you should leave the rumours, and wait until they acctualy release the dates.. but im pretty shure they are gonna play atlest an festival in england...

BTW, the americans who are whining about Maiden: YOU GET THEM 3 MONTHS AT OZZFEST!

[ashman]

LOL, you tell 'em Eddie.

I think they probably will play at donington, it seems more thatn likely.

[GurS]

here's a question... do you reckon maiden will ever play the wickerman live again? I realised the other day they're not big on playing album openers on tours except for the tour for that album.

[Lateralias]

Hey, does anyone here have the new Early Days DVD.. I need to know if it's worth getting, I hope it isn't like Rock In Rio with the camera change every 2 seconds.

[Thunder Fingers]

Hey, does anyone here have the new Early Days DVD.. I need to know if it's worth getting, I hope it isn't like Rock In Rio with the camera change every 2 seconds.

its worth it..its one of the best dvds i have ever seen, and on the live at the ruskin arms, the camera doesnt change one time..

[Thunder Fingers]

here's a question... do you reckon maiden will ever play the wickerman live again? I realised the other day they're not big on playing album openers on tours except for the tour for that album.

didnt they play the wickerman at the dod tour? i recall seeing it in the set list... (but im not sure, i didnt study it..)

[DoktorShred]

here's a question... do you reckon maiden will ever play the wickerman live again? I realised the other day they're not big on playing album openers on tours except for the tour for that album.

Probably get played on a best of tour but not on an album tour. Was played on 'gimme ed till im dead' tour

[big]

hey what album is 'massacre' on? its a cover of the thin lizzy song and the original is amazing so id like to hear it

[Thunder Fingers]

hey what album is 'massacre' on? its a cover of the thin lizzy song and the original is amazing so id like to hear it

i feel so.. i cant recall maiden with that song...


its not on any album, if maiden ever have played it, its on an single as an B-side...

*lurcs of to find out...*

[GurS]

I must say, i don't recall that either.

I don't like the way this top 100 poll is going, it's soon gonna be maiden vs maiden

[big]

i feel so.. i cant recall maiden with that song...


its not on any album, if maiden ever have played it, its on an single as an B-side...

*lurcs of to find out...*


well i just noticed it said on a thin lizzy website that they had covered that song now i think of it it would probably be a b-side for a single

[Thunder Fingers]

Its an B-side to "can i Play with Madness"...

1. Can i play with Madnss
2. Black Bart blues
3. Massacre

[GurS]

^ well researched

*hangs head in shame*

[Thunder Fingers]

*is gonna start to learn whats on the singles* though, i dont have ONE single...

i think i deserve an rep. point for that :p

(Nah, i don realy care about them :p)

[big]

Its an B-side to "can i Play with Madness"...

1. Can i play with Madnss
2. Black Bart blues
3. Massacre

thank you very much can you tell me if its any good btw cuz i really love both bands

[Riva]

thank you very much can you tell me if its any good btw cuz i really love both bands


I haven't heard it, but if it is Maiden, then they would have done an excellent job on the song. :thumb:

[ashman]

It's on best of b-sides, I'm quite disappointed that no one else knew that...

[GurS]

i don't have eddies archives yet :(

oh, and eddie, i DO care about rep points. i have -117

[ashman]

I've give you and eddie some +reppage, but I can't anymore. I have to spread it around some more...

[PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead]

I hope they come to America.

[thelittledrummerboy]

Maiden fans down under have been waiting foreever for them to come back to Australia. I really hope they do, i'll have my ticket if the do.

[Thunder Fingers]

It's on best of b-sides, I'm quite disappointed that no one else knew that...

Massacre is NOT on Best of the B-sides... Black Bart blues is though...

[icebase]

Guys are you going to get tickets for the maiden uk tour once the dates are announced?? I sure am. I already have £300 put aside for the tickets and travel and also hotels.


Oh yea and to you americans. You have seen enough of maiden let the ausies get some.

[ashman]

Massacre is NOT on Best of the B-sides... Black Bart blues is though...
I knew that, just testing you...

hey riva. Cheers for the +Reppy :thumb:

[Thunder Fingers]

Oh yea and to you americans. You have seen enough of maiden let the ausies get some.

:lol: Yeah! let the ausies get some! :p

[icebase]

:thumb: Yea the ausies???? :confused: dont know why i said that.


Either way im making an ironmaiden bass. Just really my old bass with the paint striped off and it all done up like the eddy from brave new world. What do you guys think??

[Thunder Fingers]

:thumb: Yea the ausies???? :confused: dont know why i said that.


Either way im making an ironmaiden bass. Just really my old bass with the paint striped off and it all done up like the eddy from brave new world. What do you guys think??

sounds very nice! :thumb: what kinda bass is it? post pics when you are done with it..

Myself, im on the hunt for an steve harris signature bass, when i get it io gonna change the body of it from Basswood to Alder, and give it an slightly darker color of blue(i thought of Metallic Blue, then it becomes exactly the same as steves..)

[icebase]

sounds very nice! :thumb: what kinda bass is it? post pics when you are done with it..

Myself, im on the hunt for an steve harris signature bass, when i get it io gonna change the body of it from Basswood to Alder, and give it an slightly darker color of blue(i thought of Metallic Blue, then it becomes exactly the same as steves..)


K i'll post the pic lets see. 5 days to hand paint it 4 days at work then 3 days to dry properly. give it about a week and a half. Only painting it for one concert and then its goning on the wall.

Hmmm it would look nice. My friend had his bass signed by steve harris. its a fender jazz bass. He never uses it anymore.

[Lord Abortion]

didnt they play the wickerman at the dod tour? i recall seeing it in the set list... (but im not sure, i didnt study it..)
nope setlist was

wildest dreams
wrathchild
can I play with madness?
the trooper
rainmaker
brave new world
no more lies
dance of death
lord of the flies
paschendale
fear of the dark
hallowed be thy name
iron maiden
....................
the journeyman
...................
the number of the beast
run to the hills
not nec in that order quite in the middle...

[Thunder Fingers]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64401&item=3764437220&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW :( :upset: if i hdnt bought that Trace Elliot combo... :upset:

ah, well, maby i get the chance another time, that trace elliot is THE SECKS! :D

[GurS]

I knew that, just testing you...

hey riva. Cheers for the +Reppy :thumb:

123, Riva you're a star.


That's one heck of a nice bass. Although if I were given a custom bass of my own, i'd have a J-bass shape.

(eventhough i'm foremostly a drummer)

[ashman]

I think Nicko destroyed the Bass/Drummer divide when he wrote the Bass for New Frontier... :lol:

Nice Bass, I would bid for it, except I have none of my university loan left :(...

[GurS]

Bruce wrote the drum intro for "The Prisoner"

[ashman]

That just gets rid of the Drum/Vocals divide...:lol: