Iron Maiden

[-The Frank]

If need be, I could uplpoad it for you.

That would be really awesome. But i really should buy a new one if i cant find this one :(.

Many thanks :thumb:

NP:long way back form hell- Danzig

[Josh]

Heh, I'm at the Fallen Angel now, I don't know which track it is, because WinRar put the songs in alphebetical order :-/

But yes, I'm liking it :) It's good.
if you import them to media player, the track numbers are all in the tags, so it'll organise them. it's just the way my mp3 player puts tracks back onto my computer, sorry.
that's an awesome song though :)

[victim of changes]

I've never really heard much of Blaze's stuff until this week, i got the x factor and virtual XI and was pleasently supprised :) it's really good.

[-The Frank]

I've never really heard much of Blaze's stuff until this week, i got the x factor and virtual XI and was pleasently supprised :) it's really good.
Thats good to hear.
I think i like Xfactor more then VirtualXi though. Production is alot better

[Grumma]

For those who are interested I ended up getting Rock in Rio

[Surtr]

I love Virtual XI. It's, in my opinion, better than X Factor.

[temporary]

I've never really heard much of Blaze's stuff until this week, i got the x factor and virtual XI and was pleasently supprised :) it's really good.

I'll lend you As Live as it Gets unless someone uploads.

Np: Nevermore - My Acid Words

[crag]

I love both Blaze era albums, X-Factor is far better though. My only complaint is the production quality.

[victim of changes]

Yea i like the x factor better.

[ashman]

Aye, X-factor is awesome. The guitars on that album were amazing, the Dave/Janick partnership is better then any other album. Shame about the shoddy production

[Lord Abortion]

I like X-Factor better than anything else except POM.

[dragon king]

Killers is a good album and i like x-factor 'n all....

[-The Frank]

I like X-Factor better than anything else except POM.

I could never see the big deal about piece of mind was....
Great album yes, but their best? no

[crag]

I could never see the big deal about piece of mind was....
Great album yes, but their best? no
Agreed, Still Life and TTAL are the only songs from that album that i listen to on a regular basis.

[ArtVandelay]

I'm looking to get another Maiden album, I actually haven't heard much from them. I have powerslave, but that's it.. what do you guys think their best album is, or what is your favourite?

[PAJJ]

any of them they're all brilliant, personally though Brave New World, Dance of Death, & Seventh Son of a Seventh Son are probably my top three.

/List is subject to change frequently.

[crag]

I'm looking to get another Maiden album, I actually haven't heard much from them. I have powerslave, but that's it.. what do you guys think their best album is, or what is your favourite?
I say this every time someone asks about albums, Brave New World:)

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I'm looking to get another Maiden album, I actually haven't heard much from them. I have powerslave, but that's it.. what do you guys think their best album is, or what is your favourite?
Seventh Son ffs

[-The Frank]

Seventh Son ffs
123

or go out and buy yourself their S/T

[Lord Abortion]

Agreed, Still Life and TTAL are the only songs from that album that i listen to on a regular basis.
Where Eagles Dare?
Revelations?

:eek:

[crag]

Where Eagles Dare?
Revelations?

:eek:
I tend to get bored of them rather quickly:(

[Surtr]

Piece O' Mind is an amazing CD..My favorite is probably either that or BNW.

[ashman]

I tend to get bored of them rather quickly:(

:eek:

That's all I can say...

[Mikesn]

Go for Number of the Beast or Piece of Mind. Then Somewhere in Time.

[ArtVandelay]

Excellent, I'll check out those albums

[temporary]

:eek:

That's all I can say...

Seconded. Seriously, Revelations is like...perfect.

[-The Frank]

^^^ i honestly cant listen to the studio version any more ever since i heard the LAD version.

I <3 LAD

and im suprised no one has mentioned DWYBO, i love that song. LAD version is awesoem to :p

[inassociationwithdeanlearner]

I used to be a huge iron maiden fan, but thesedays i'm just never in the mood to listen to them. Although i find that on the rare occasion when i shove one of their cd's on, i really enjoy it.

[PAJJ]

Iron Maiden plan to release their new studio album entitled A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, in early September.

more info here
http://www.ironmaiden.com/homepage.php?section=0&subsection=0

:D

A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH

1. Different Worlds (Smith/Harris) 4.17
2. These Colours Don't Run (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 6.52
3. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 8.44
4. The Pilgrim (Gers/Harris) 5.07
5. The Longest Day (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 7.48
6. Out Of the Shadows (Dickinson/Harris) 5.36
7. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg (Murray/Harris) 7.21
8. For The Greater Good of God (Harris) 9.24
9. Lord Of Light (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 7.23
10. The Legacy (Gers/Harris) 9.20

[rik]

more info here
http://www.ironmaiden.com/homepage.php?section=0&subsection=0

:D

A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH

1. Different Worlds (Smith/Harris) 4.17
2. These Colours Don't Run (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 6.52
3. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 8.44
4. The Pilgrim (Gers/Harris) 5.07
5. The Longest Day (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 7.48
6. Out Of the Shadows (Dickinson/Harris) 5.36
7. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg (Murray/Harris) 7.21
8. For The Greater Good of God (Harris) 9.24
9. Lord Of Light (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 7.23
10. The Legacy (Gers/Harris) 9.20
Yeeep, just got the e-mail. So very exciting.

[PAJJ]

It's looking good, they're long tunes for the most part, and The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg is a Davey tune, which i usually love.

[crag]

more info here
http://www.ironmaiden.com/homepage.php?section=0&subsection=0

:D

A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH

1. Different Worlds (Smith/Harris) 4.17
2. These Colours Don't Run (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 6.52
3. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 8.44
4. The Pilgrim (Gers/Harris) 5.07
5. The Longest Day (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 7.48
6. Out Of the Shadows (Dickinson/Harris) 5.36
7. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg (Murray/Harris) 7.21
8. For The Greater Good of God (Harris) 9.24
9. Lord Of Light (Smith/Harris/Dickinson) 7.23
10. The Legacy (Gers/Harris) 9.20
:eek: Wow, look how long they are. I think i'm going to enjoy this album.

The song titles seem rather unMaidenish though. I mean what the hell is Benjamin Breeg:confused:

[Deth]

zomg, I'm so excited now. I can't wait.

[-The Frank]

EDIT To Crag on the tracklist names:
^^^thats exactly what i was thinking. haha anyone else remember the last time bruce said 'these colours dont run'.

I want to hear the new album now :(
only one murray tune :(

[crag]

EDIT To Crag on the tracklist names:
^^^thats exactly what i was thinking. haha anyone else remember the last time bruce said 'these colours dont run'.
I want to hear the new album now :(
only one murray tune :(
haha, i wonder if that's mean't to be some sort of subliminal message.

[-The Frank]

^^^i wouldnt mind a maiden subliminal message :)

This album looks like another BNW to me, some songs might just drag on for too long.......
i really dont know if im happy about what i have seen or saddened(sp?).
Im quite worried to be honest. :(

[Deth]

Just look at some of their long songs:
Seventh Son
Dream of Mirrors
Paschendale
The Clansman
Sign of the Cross
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Dance of Death
Alexander the Great

How could you be worried?

[-The Frank]

Just look at some of their long songs:
Seventh Son
Dream of Mirrors
Paschendale
The Clansman
Sign of the Cross
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Dance of Death
Alexander the Great

How could you be worried?

I just dont want another 'the nomad'. I just never really liked that song.

[Josh]

muahahah, "These Colours Don't Run". possibly about Ozzfest? :p
i just got the email from the IMOC now as well :)
should be awesome :D
/creams in pants.

3 Smith/Harris/Dickinson combos, i love songs written by Adrian and Bruce, and obviously by Steve.
shame Nicko hasn't written anything for this album though, although maybe he did the B-sides or something.

[-The Frank]

Apparently 'the longest day'(radio edit)will be their first single butof course this is just a rumour on a maiden forum so you never know.

[Josh]

in one of the diaries, i thought Kevin Shirley said that the opener was going to be the single, but i might be wrong.

[-The Frank]

You're probably right since almost every maiden album has the oppening track as a their first single.

Anyway i just noticed that the last two albums also had death in their titles. Do you think maiden may be using the word death a little bit too excessively?

[ashman]

The names sound a bit Progressive.

I'm starting to have doubts...

[ashman]

I used to be a huge iron maiden fan, but thesedays i'm just never in the mood to listen to them. Although i find that on the rare occasion when i shove one of their cd's on, i really enjoy it.

They've got songs for all moods...


/ :eek: Ninja Double post

[JamJar]

Reading this made my day. It looks so cool... and proggy :cool:

[PAJJ]

:eek:
Bad Ashman
The Maiden doubting saddens me :(
The album will be brilliant, it's Maiden

[crag]

The names sound a bit Progressive.

I'm starting to have doubts...
:eek: Doubts?

Proggyness = good

[Deth]

Exactly. Anyone doubting the album is a fool.

[crag]

I have to admit the artwork doesn't really appeal to me:(

http://i6.tinypic.com/14wexyd.jpg

[temporary]

How can you doubt Maiden? Its like...doubting that the sun will come up or something. I love how Maiden are getting so Proggy. September seems so far away!

Np: No More Lies (I forgot how much I love this song.)

[victim of changes]

It being a concept album, what will it be about?

[PAJJ]

I have to admit the artwork doesn't really appeal to me:(

http://i6.tinypic.com/14wexyd.jpg

Is that the actuall artwork then?
Not very maiden, i figured it was just something they'd stuck on the page, but i've not really liked the artwork since FotD

[Deth]

There's no way that's the album cover. It looks pretty cool though, and realistically, anything is better than DoD.

[rik]

That artwork sucks to be quite frank. I'll be dissapointed if that is what appears on the front of the new album.

[inassociationwithdeanlearner]

I think its their best art work to date to be honest, and i hope it does make the cover. I havn't been a fan of any of the art on their previous albums except for maybe BNW.

[pep]

I think its their best art work to date to be honest, and i hope it does make the cover. I havn't been a fan of any of the art on their previous albums except for maybe BNW.


I hope you arent really serious about that. That's the worst maiden album cover IMO.

[Mikesn]

It's better than X Factor artwork. Now that was terrible.

I'd doubt that'd be the artwork though. It doesn't seem very Maiden-ish.


Looking forward for the Smith/Harris/Dickinson tracks.

[inassociationwithdeanlearner]

I hope you arent really serious about that. That's the worst maiden album cover IMO.
No i am being serious. Of course it's just my oppinion but i prefer simplistic artwork to pictures with too much going on. I think like just a simple logo or illustration on a blank or simple background is nice.

[Lord Abortion]

I don't think that's the artwork at all, personally.

/Creams pants.

[crag]

I'd doubt that'd be the artwork though. It doesn't seem very Maiden-ish.
The whole thing doesn't seem very Maiden-ish to me, but as long as the songs are good i really don't care:p

[Lord Abortion]

They did say it would suprise a lot of people.

I think the fist track will be the single, such is usually the way of things.

[PAJJ]

Yeah i agree, plus it's the shortest so it's more likely then any other.

[JamJar]

And according to Kevin Shirley, it has a killer 7/8 groove.

[the_uber_penguin]

I love the fact there's song called "These Colours Don't Run"...I wonder what that's an allusion to?!

[Mikesn]

That art reminds me of this, actually.

http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:_O_vgBj4Pdg1bM:http://loschtmoelch.ch/guestbook/img/smilies/Eddie-Smili.gif

[ashman]

:eek: Doubts?

Proggyness = good

Well it seems too Bruce Dickinson Solo stuff, not that Bruces solo stuff isn't good. It's just, if I want to listen to Bruce, I'll listen to Bruce, if I want to listen to Maiden, I'll listen to Maiden.

I could and I hope I'm wrong, but only time will tell.

[temporary]

Theres no way that'll be the artwork, and even if it is, its just the artwork. Its like when everyone was all pissed when Tool anounced that 10,000 Days was the title for their new record. I was just like "wtf, its just the title."

Anyways, I've heard its going to be a concept album, any news on that?

[Deth]

It's all been really hush hush. No news on anything except what was just posted.

Can somebody in the UK "persuade" Kevin to hand over the music?

[PAJJ]

Believe me if i could get my hands on it i would :)

Anyone know where kevin lives <_<

[-The Frank]

Theres no way that'll be the artwork, and even if it is, its just the artwork. Its like when everyone was all pissed when Tool anounced that 10,000 Days was the title for their new record. I was just like "wtf, its just the title."

Anyways, I've heard its going to be a concept album, any news on that?

Im betting the concept will be about a war (maybe the second world war). Seeing as how the title is actually a title for a war movie(maybe 2nd world war movie, i forgot :(). Plus the track ''the longest day" is also a title for a a 2nd world war movie.


On the artwork subject, that piece of artwork will most probably the first single artwork.

[Saxon Priest]

That isn't the artwork, trust me Steve Harris would never allow it.

[Deth]

I can't make out the story through the song titles, but that artwork doesn't seem like it will fit.

[Saxon Priest]

Where is "Iron Maiden" going to fit on it anyway? They use a large font.

[Surtr]

That artwork better not be on the album. It's nice and all, but it's NOT going to be the album cover.

I'm a little scared to hear this stuff..I mean..I LOVE my Maiden and will never not LOVE anything they do..But..I may just LOVE this album while being scared to 'kin hell.

[rik]

What's up with the thread title?

[Saxon Priest]

I'm glad the majority of the songs have the classic writing team of Dickinson/Smith/Harris they usually give the best results.

[Surtr]

So..If this whole album is like..Paschendale..Who else is going to kill themselves...that is, kill themselves because no ones mind can handle how amazing that album would be..? :p

[crag]

What's up with the thread title?
I was thinking the same thing:confused:

If it is a concept album about War i would like to know how Benjamin Breeg fits into it. That song's title has been annoying me all day.... it just sounds more like the name for a B-Side.

[Surtr]

Well..I just did a little bit of searching..AND

Breeg only seems to show up after Van (I.e: Van Breeg)

This Ben feller' is Dutch.

[Deth]

So..If this whole album is like..Paschendale..Who else is going to kill themselves...that is, kill themselves because no ones mind can handle how amazing that album would be..? :p
About five times over, yes.

[Surtr]

I do believe a new Maiden avatar is in order..:)

[-The Frank]

I was thinking the same thing:confused:

If it is a concept album about War i would like to know how Benjamin Breeg fits into it. That song's title has been annoying me all day.... it just sounds more like the name for a B-Side.

I've tried googling his name and nothing came up. Which means they made up the name, which means he's a character in this story.

I was thinking the legacy will probably be like 'only the good die young', where it is just a recap of what has happened through the story.

[Surtr]

I've tried googling his name and nothing came up. Which means they made up the name, which means he's a character in this story.

I was thinking the legacy will probably be like 'only the good die young', where it is just a recap of what has happened through the story.
Smart thinking.

Unless perhaps this is a TRUE story..and this fellow actually died but they had to cover him up until now...Or maybe not :p

[-The Frank]

^^^

Me<3 your avatar

[Surtr]

^^^

Me<3 your avatar
Haha..It was funny, I was sittin' here on Mx, and I was just like.."Hey, look..the Maiden thread's title is different!" and so I came in here and started reading..and since then I've been like ":eek:

[Deth]

That's a cool avatar, props.

[-The Frank]

:thumb: good to have you back.

Anyway once i buy this album i think im just going to have to listen to 'the reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg' first out of the whole album. The title is just so odd....

Honestly after reading all these posts about the new album here and on the maiden forums i think this album might just be maidens finest moment. Everything just looks so epic...... Even the song titles!

[Deth]

Don't you dare listen to it out of order! What would Uncle Steve think?

[-The Frank]

But the titles just keeps beckoning to look into the name benjamin breeg. I want to know who he is!! :(:(

This better be a concept album..

[Surtr]

There's not a chance I'm going to listen to it out of order.

I plan to seal myself off from the rest of civilization for 69.92 Minutes and listen to the intire thing :)

EDIT: Not sure if I missed it or if it was even posted but..Does this album have a name yet?

[-The Frank]

There's not a chance I'm going to listen to it out of order.

I plan to seal myself off from the rest of civilization for 69.92 Minutes and listen to the intire thing :)


I thought steve said it was 72 minutes?

/goes adding

[Surtr]

I thought steve said it was 72 minutes?

/goes adding
..:eek: Secret track!!!

[-The Frank]

:eek: :eek:
that would be too cool :cool:

ugh, i want to hear this album soooo bad......

[Surtr]

We're going to have to all keep in mind that if there is a Secret Track..I SO called it before anyone else in the world :p

I might just piss my pants waiting for this bloody album. I need to become friends with Nicko and Steve..That way I can not only hang out with Maiden, I'd get us advanced copies lol.

[Deth]

There's not a chance I'm going to listen to it out of order.

I plan to seal myself off from the rest of civilization for 69.92 Minutes and listen to the intire thing :)

EDIT: Not sure if I missed it or if it was even posted but..Does this album have a name yet?
A Matter of Life and Death.

Sounds cool.

[Surtr]

It does sound pretty goddamn sweet..this whole album appears nothing like Maiden..but at the same time it feels like it only could be Maiden.

[Surtr]

"People see our logo, and think we are blood-drinking devil worshippers. Which we are of course."
-Adrian Smith

Hahaha that made me laugh :p

[temporary]

It does sound pretty goddamn sweet..this whole album appears nothing like Maiden..but at the same time it feels like it only could be Maiden.

The titles do sorta sound like the ones from Brucey's A Tyranny of Souls (I cringed when I saw Navigate the Seas of the Sun on that one, but its a great song.) But its Maiden, they can pull anything off.

[Surtr]

I love that song, so good.

It's kinda' like the Episode of The Simpsons where everyone loves Mel Gibsons movie, just because it's Mel Gibson..No matter what people will love this album, just beacause it's Maiden, even if it's not Maiden..lol

[rik]

I love that song, so good.

It's kinda' like the Episode of The Simpsons where everyone loves Mel Gibsons movie, just because it's Mel Gibson..No matter what people will love this album, just beacause it's Maiden, even if it's not Maiden..lol
I agree in some cases, but I for one as a massive Maiden fan will be the first to admit if I feel they have released a weak album. And I think others will to.

Not that I think this will be a weak album, I can't ****ing wait for it!

[Surtr]

Well..I know that I'm going to deffinatly be able to say it wasn't a good album or not, but I still know I'm going to love it anyways..Just because it is Maiden.

[-The Frank]

It does sound pretty goddamn sweet..this whole album appears nothing like Maiden..but at the same time it feels like it only could be Maiden.

Thats why im extrmemly excited about hearing it.

[Surtr]

Haha yeah

Me and my friend just made a deal that next time Maiden comes anywheres near us we're going. It doesn't matter if it's during the week of exams..I'm going to that bloody show.

[Mikesn]

I have this feeling that the music store in my area that has semi-reasonable prices won't have this on the release date. :mad:

3 or so more months. :chug:

[Surtr]

"I guess the word must be getting around that we're back with a vengeance."
-Adrian Smith

Yeah I doubt it'll be out around me for a while either :(

[JamJar]

Just go to HMV or Virgin, they're guaranteed to have it the day that it's released.

[Surtr]

I don't live near an HMV :(

The closest one is like 4 hours away.

[rik]

I don't live near an HMV :(

The closest one is like 4 hours away.
Mine is a ten minute walk, w00t. You should just order it off amazon or something.

[Surtr]

Mine is a ten minute walk, w00t. You should just order it off amazon or something.
I may do that..I've also gotta' buy a few Maiden shirts..Where I live there's no wheres to buy 'em..and I don't have the money to get 'em off the site..:( I need a job.

[Mikesn]

Just go to HMV or Virgin, they're guaranteed to have it the day that it's released.
I will if I have to I guess, but it'll probably cost $25+. >>

[rik]

I will if I have to I guess, but it'll probably cost $25+. >>
Worth it..

[Surtr]

Worth it..
It's Maiden, how could it not be worth it?

[GurS]

So, new album. Pretty exciting stuff, eh?

[Surtr]

Haha very exciting stuff.

I've been listening to Maiden ever since I've heard the news.

[GurS]

Shame Nicko hasn't racked up a writing credit on this one.

True fact: go to wikipedia, you'll find a page for the upcoming album. I started it :D

[ashman]

Long time no see Gur. How's things?

Anyone got that new Bruce DVD yet? Is it any good?


Ooh rep is back...

[inassociationwithdeanlearner]

Is the solo bruce stuff actually any good?
I've been meaning to hear it for some time but never got round to it, whats it like?

[ashman]

Is the solo bruce stuff actually any good?
I've been meaning to hear it for some time but never got round to it, whats it like?

It's very good, it's a little more softer then Maiden. Tyranny of Souls is an awesome album. Also Balls to Picasso is another good album, it pretty much shows you both Spectrums of Bruce. ToS is more serious with a concept theme, while BtP is more of a less serious album.

[inassociationwithdeanlearner]

It's very good, it's a little more softer then Maiden. Tyranny of Souls is an awesome album. Also Balls to Picasso is another good album, it pretty much shows you both Spectrums of Bruce. ToS is more serious with a concept theme, while BtP is more of a less serious album.
:lol: i might of guessed balls to picasso would be the less serious of the two.
But thanks for that man, i shall have to check those two out.

[Mr_Bounce]

I'd say Bruce's stuff is a little heavier.. darker, lyrically and musically as well. Good stuff, but not as .. anthemic as Maiden :D

[Surtr]

Haha yeah, woulda' been nice to see Nicko get a lovely writing credit.

[rik]

It's Maiden, how could it not be worth it?
Well, that was the point I was trying to make.

[PAJJ]

Haha yeah, woulda' been nice to see Nicko get a lovely writing credit.

Do you or anyone else know how Maiden give their writing credits, is it just the lyrics or structure, or is it for the whole song, riffs etc, or whatever?

[-The Frank]

^^ lyrics and the song itself (ie.the actual music).

[crag]

Long time no see Gur. How's things?

Anyone got that new Bruce DVD yet? Is it any good?


Ooh rep is back...
I've been meaning to get it, i just haven't had the time.

I heard an interesting fact from a friend of mine today. Apparently he read somewhere that Benjamin Breeg is about Mr Di'Anno:amaze:

[-The Frank]

^^^
I actually read that to. Its supposed to be a code name for mr.dianno.

But i dont know how well that would fit into a supposed concept album or any album even.

[Deth]

:eek: Maybe he sings a verse or something!

[Lord Abortion]

I'm officially shaking like a shitting dog in anticipation of the new album.

[rik]

:eek: Maybe he sings a verse or something!
That would be awesome, interesting to see what his voice would be like though nowadays.

[-The Frank]

^^^
His new music video is up on youtube, its called 'the living dead'.
Paul's voice hasnt aged as well as bruce's has though, which is a shame.

[ashman]

:lol: i might of guessed balls to picasso would be the less serious of the two.
But thanks for that man, i shall have to check those two out.


Well it's not as serious, still some very dark songs on there, like Gods of War and Tears of a Dragon. Doesn't feel as dark as Tyranny of Soulds though.

[rik]

He seems to have lost something from his voice, though it's still pretty good. Pretty nice song aswell.

[-The Frank]

Yeah, you can definately tell that there is something missing in his voice. It's just all those drugs he did after he got kicked out of maiden, they have finnaly took their toll on Mr.Dianno.

[blackthorne]

i was recently thinking what would iron maiden be like if paul had never left... or if bruce had never left ... or if blaze had never left... i think everyone left at the right time but i always wonder...

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, I think they did. Bruce leaving was very important at the time, the two albums beforehand were very tired sounding, and they couldn't keep doing the same thing over and over. Blaze joining was the kick up the arse the band needed, and then Bruce coming back was timed fantastically, he got all the solo stuff out of his system, and now he knows he can do that AND Maiden, it's all so much better.

As for Paul, it was much better for the band, he just didn't have the universal appeal of Bruce, the Cockney patter thing might be great at the Ruskin arms, but not headlining major international festivals.
Plus, physically, his voice and stuff wasn't cutting it, he drank to much, smoked too much, and generally wasn't as dedicated as Steve needed.

[rik]

As for Paul, it was much better for the band, he just didn't have the universal appeal of Bruce, the Cockney patter thing might be great at the Ruskin arms, but not headlining major international festivals.
Plus, physically, his voice and stuff wasn't cutting it, he drank to much, smoked too much, and generally wasn't as dedicated as Steve needed.
I do agree with this, but there is no denying Iron Maiden and Killers are fantastic albums. Both in my top 5 Maiden albums.

[Lord Abortion]

Oh yeah, they are, I'm not disputing that.

[blackthorne]

I do agree with this, but there is no denying Iron Maiden and Killers are fantastic albums. Both in my top 5 Maiden albums.

yeh they are but if paul stayed maiden might have been stuck in a creative rut - kinda held back by him

[JamJar]

I do agree with this, but there is no denying Iron Maiden and Killers are fantastic albums. Both in my top 5 Maiden albums.

They are both really good but both are towards the bottom of the list for me.

[rik]

They are both really good but both are towards the bottom of the list for me.
Each to his own, but Killers is second for me, just after Brave New World. This is just at the moment of course, my list is constantly changing.

[Deth]

Killers never grabbed me. Some great songs on it, but the majority just sound average to me.

[rik]

Ah, although my list changes a lot Killers is always up near the top. The only song I don't find that great off it is Prodigal Son.

[-The Frank]

yeh they are but if paul stayed maiden might have been stuck in a creative rut - kinda held back by him

i wouldnt say so. Paul had a great range but alot of his songs didnt need that range. Iron maiden definately wouldnt be as big as they are now, but Paul certainly didnt hold maiden back.

As for blaze, i wouldnt mind if he was the voice for BNW. But he did definately leave at the right time.

And i <3 killers

[GurS]

Long time no see Gur. How's things?


Not too bad, yerself?

The extent to which I know bruce's solo stuff is the tattoo'd millionaire album. The title song was great, and I think that had the all the young dudes cover on it, which was pretty good (and I saw him do it live at the LGS :cool:), but mostly, not that strong material-wise.

[Mr_Bounce]

Well it really depends if you like Bruce's cleaner more operatic-styled vocals than Paul's more energetic 'punkish' vox. For me, Bruce's voice is so much more appealing its like night and day.

[Josh]

whoa, Gur came back :)
why'd the thread get re-named?
(i've been away 2 days)
i like Paul's vox, Bruce's vox, and Blaze's, although i prefer Blaze on his solo stuff, even though he pwnd for maiden.

[Lord Abortion]

Read the various notices, Yoshi, the forum got a bit of tweaking while I was away, as were you.

I like all the songs on Killers, the Title track, MITRM, Drifter and Another life especially.

[Stormrider]

I have yet to hear anything with Paul singing...

[Prince of Darkness]

I haven't heard Dance of Death yet and I'm seeing them live in December. Should I listen to DoD before seeing them live? Will they be playing a lot of those songs?

[Josh]

I haven't heard Dance of Death yet and I'm seeing them live in December. Should I listen to DoD before seeing them live? Will they be playing a lot of those songs?
possibly a couple of them.
listen to the album anyway, it's great :)

[Lord Abortion]

Nah, they'll probably only take one forward, hopefully Paschendale, maybe The title track or The Journeyman.

Get the album anyways though.

[Prince of Darkness]

Is the album similar to Brave New World?

[Stormrider]

Hmm, I noticed that a few Maiden abums were like at a 2 for either 25 or 30$ sale the last few tiems I went to an HMV, which is very good, considering we pay about 25$ an album here. Hopefully DoD, SSOASS and Powerslave are in in that sale when I go there to a buy Maiden albums. Or are those not the ones I should get ?

[Lord Abortion]

If you don't already have Peice of mind, X-Factor and Brave new world, then yep.

[rik]

I have yet to hear anything with Paul singing...
Buy Killers, now.

[Stormrider]

Oh oops, I forgot about X - Factor. I already have a real copy of Peice of Mind and BNW on my computer.

Though, I wasn't really amazed by the X - Factor songs that I have :-/

[GurS]

X-Factor's alright, IMO. First three songs, blood on the world's hands & Unbeliever are good, but otherwise find the album a bit too samey and, well, not very high in adreneline.

For the guy who hasn't heard paul sing, I think paul's vocal style suits the S/T more than it does Killers, so mebbe track that one down? I prefer it to Killers meself.

[ashman]

Not too bad, yerself?

I be good.

I'm kinda in a "I don't know what to make about this new album" rut.

[Deth]

You best be excited.

And, for the record
s/t >>>Killers

[Surtr]

You best be excited.

And, for the record
s/t >>>Killers
Agreed.

S/T >>> Killers.

[pate]

S/T >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Killers.


Fix'd.

[-The Frank]

X-Factor's alright, IMO. First three songs, blood on the world's hands & Unbeliever are good, but otherwise find the album a bit too samey and, well, not very high in adreneline.

For the guy who hasn't heard paul sing, I think paul's vocal style suits the S/T more than it does Killers, so mebbe track that one down? I prefer it to Killers meself.

The edge of darkness? I dont really like 'the unbeliever' all that much, it's kind of a dissapointing album closer.

and for the Paul albums:
S/T has stronger material on it, but killers production is %1000000000000000 more better.

So i agree with the S/T>killers
But im a bit biased considering S/T was the first real album i bought.

[JamJar]

I'd say Killers > S/T because I just generally prefer the feel of the album and it has lots of great songs on it. Personally, I find S/T a bit lacking, but each to his own.

[Mr_Bounce]

I don't have a favourite between the two, they're both very good (not my favourites), but are reasonably equal in terms of the quality tracks.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Hmm, I noticed that a few Maiden abums were like at a 2 for either 25 or 30$ sale the last few tiems I went to an HMV, which is very good, considering we pay about 25$ an album here. Hopefully DoD, SSOASS and Powerslave are in in that sale when I go there to a buy Maiden albums. Or are those not the ones I should get ?
I got Killers and Piece Of Mind for $20 :cool:

[crag]

Killers and S/T are very similar IMO. I think i prefer Killers more though.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, I've kind of gotten into killers alot more.

I would say is was close, Killers hasn't got anything the quality of strange world, but Killers has stronger stuff overall.

[rik]

Killers > S/T. Although the self titled does contain Phantom, which is still one of the best songs Maiden have ever recorded imo.

[Surtr]

Killers > S/T. Although the self titled does contain Phantom, which is still one of the best songs Maiden have ever recorded imo.
So true.

Phantom is seriously amazing..

So..I think that Weekend Warrior may be one of Maiden's most under-rated songs ever. It's a really good song, not so much Maiden sounding, but still a really good song.

[crag]

Weekend Warrior is a good song but, like most of the FotD album, it just doesn't grab me.

[Surtr]

Yeah..FotD isn't much of an album but still..On it Weekend Warrior would have to be probably one of my favorite songs. (Out of like..it and the t/t)

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, but the TT is crappy compared to the live versions.

[crag]

Yeah, but the TT is crappy compared to the live versions.
agreed.

BQOBD, ATSS, Wasting Love and JBMG are the only really good songs on that album.


It seems Maiden have a myspace, i seriously hope this isn't an official one:amaze:
http://www.myspace.com/ironmaiden

[Kickflip_Burrito]

It seems Maiden have a myspace, i seriously hope this isn't an official one:amaze:
http://www.myspace.com/ironmaiden
I don't think its their official one. It seems like it was made by a colleague/associate/friend of theirs. I don't think the band actually play any part in the running of that myspace.

So the new album is called 'A Matter of Life & Death', cool title.

[wrathchild88]

Looks like Nicko didn't co-write any of the songs :upset:

But looks like they've used Bruce a lot for the songwriting, which is a good thing.

[JamJar]

I like the amount of Harris/Bruce/Smith as that combination usually owns. I wish that there were more than two Gers contributions because I really like his aongwriting.

[PAJJ]

You Maiden nuts probably already know but

Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet has posted three articles on Iron Maiden and their upcoming album - one where the band members talk about how smooth the recording went, one that describes the new album and one account of the bands' reactions while watching England playing Sweden in the world cup.

The three articles, in Swedish, can be found here (http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/noje/story/0,2789,845334,00.html), here (http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/noje/story/0,2789,845339,00.html) and here (http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/noje/story/0,2789,845337,00.html). Read on for translations of the important parts.

Many thanks to OcA for the head's upThe first article consists of quotes from different band members mixed with typical journalist's filler comments. Steve Harris says the recording went so easily "It felt like something was wrong". Allegedly, during the whole recording process there was not a single fight or heated argument, due to the band being more harmonic than ever.

Or, as Steve puts it, "Nicko knew the songs much better this time. On every record I usually have a fight with Nicko over arrangements and such. This time we didn't have any and it made us worry." Says Nicko: "I think it's a lot because I've been more mature this time. I have taken into consideration what the song needs, not what I'd like to play"

During the making of Dance of Death, however, the fights were much more plentiful. "It went so far we stood shouting at each other", says Nicko. "I was so angry we almost started fighting."

Steve also explains the thoughts behind the new album's title, A Matter of Life and Death: "Six, seven songs on record circles around war and religion. Religion has caused more death, pain and misery than anything else. And we never seem to learn. Unbelievable."

Regarding the future, Steve is more doubtful. "From the beginning I've said Maiden will make fifteen studio albums. In that case there's only one left and that makes me sad. There is a life after Maiden. And there's a lot I'd like to do I don't have time for now. Sure I'd miss the band, but there's no reason to live in the past. We'd probably piss off some people if we quit, but the day we don't want to do it anymore it's over."

Aftonbladet also got to listen to Maiden's new album and describes it in the second article. There's a lot of empty words in it but summing it up, here's what it says:

- If you liked Brave New World and Dance of Death, you'll be happy with it.
- The band continues on the progressive road and the music often switches between soft and hard.
- The big arrangements and complex structures of the last albums return.
- "Out of the Shadows" is said to sound a bit like Children of the Damned and Bruce's classic solo number Tears of the Dragon.

http://maidenfans.com/index.php?ACT=module&name=rwnews&area=article&nid=2070
Album is sounding even more ace then ever :D
But only 1 more maiden album :(

[JamJar]

I really hope that they do more than one more album. I really can't wait for this album though. I hope that the material will transfer well live.

[crag]

"From the beginning I've said Maiden will make fifteen studio albums. In that case there's only one left and that makes me sad. There is a life after Maiden. And there's a lot I'd like to do I don't have time for now. Sure I'd miss the band, but there's no reason to live in the past. We'd probably piss off some people if we quit, but the day we don't want to do it anymore it's over."

This saddens me deeply:upset:

[JamJar]

I think I would actually cry if Maiden split up.

[Mr_Bounce]

It talks about religion? I hope it's reasonably subtle and awesome like Age of Innocence, and not obvious and way over the top.

[Prince of Darkness]

I'm really loving SSOASS at the moment. Only the good die young! I love the bass on this album.

[JamJar]

Yeah SSOASS is fantastic. There really are a lot of gems on that album.

[PAJJ]

It's a brilliant album, i think the weakest tune is CIPWM? other then that the rest are all fantastic, Infinite dreams probably being the cream of the crop.

NP - The Clairvoyant

[GurS]

I like the amount of Harris/Bruce/Smith as that combination usually owns. I wish that there were more than two Gers contributions because I really like his aongwriting.

Gers co-wrote the apparition.




Nuff said.


Also, we can always hope that, if maiden only do one more studio album, they could always release just live albums of new material?

[Surtr]

- If you liked Brave New World and Dance of Death, you'll be happy with it.
- The band continues on the progressive road and the music often switches between soft and hard.
- The big arrangements and complex structures of the last albums return.
- "Out of the Shadows" is said to sound a bit like Children of the Damned and Bruce's classic solo number Tears of the Dragon.
1. :)
2. Nice to hear, I enjoy Maiden where they were going, but I'll also miss alot of the past stuff.
3. Ahh yes, in other words..EPIC songs I do believe? Perfect.
4. Beautiful. "Children Of The Damned" happens to be my favorite song from that intire album (That is of course, right after Hallowed) and "Tears Of The Dragon" is without a doubt my favorite Brucey song.

This album=Ace already?

[Lord Abortion]

Only one more album would make me very, very sad.

[Mr_Bounce]

Yeah, the time when I first heard SSoaSS was probably when I started listening to the bass in Maiden.. from then on in any Maiden music, it was as if I could hear Steve, when before the guitars way overpowered him :D

[ashman]

Yeah, the time when I first heard SSoaSS was probably when I started listening to the bass in Maiden.. from then on in any Maiden music, it was as if I could hear Steve, when before the guitars way overpowered him :D

That's the only thing wrong with having 3 guitars :upset:

I've said this before and I'll say it again, Blood and Belief is an el Fantatistica album. Best Blaze album ever.

[Lord Abortion]

Hollow head is one of the best songs ever.

[Surtr]

Could someone hook me up with some new Blaze stuff?

Stick 'er on the Daily Upload perhaps?

[crag]

I really must hear some BLAZE albums, i've only heard the live album and judging by that i'd say they should be very good.

[the_uber_penguin]

Bit of a lie when they say there's been no big arguments recording the album...Caveman's studio diary says there was at least one blazing argument ("and no, it wasn't a debate") over a harmony part somewhere, where Caveman insists he's right "Because I've studied at the [whatever it was] school of music" and Steve says "Well, I studied at the school of rockability, so there!"

In the end, Caveman's still right, apparently.

[Deth]

I think they were referring more to inside the band itself though.

I don't know whether it's good or bad really, because tension can lead to better results.

[Josh]

a lot of people do work better under pressure.

i hope they don't split up after they make a 15th album, but just decide to go to 20 albums or something like that instead.

[Stormrider]

I listened to Hallowed be thy name yesterday...It had been a while. Damn I love that intro. I need more Maiden.

[Deth]

How long have I been telling you that Jammie?

[Stormrider]

I don't know. Have you ever said it ?

You did threaten me if I didn't like BNW though :p

When I have money to spend, I should maybe take advantage of that sale on some of the Maiden cd's....hmmm

[Deth]

Well, I meant to say it if I didn't.

[Surtr]

I don't know. Have you ever said it ?

You did threaten me if I didn't like BNW though :p

When I have money to spend, I should maybe take advantage of that sale on some of the Maiden cd's....hmmm
Do it..If that's the one you were talking about (Think it was you) where it was $25 (CAN) for two albums then it's way worth it.

[Stormrider]

Yup, it was me. It was either that or 30$. Well worth it either way.

[Surtr]

Yeah it is.

For over here (Atlantic Canada) it's like..$25 for a normal album, and any of the live ones are $30-40. It's such a piss off :mad:

[pep]

Yeah it is.

For over here (Atlantic Canada) it's like..$25 for a normal album, and any of the live ones are $30-40. It's such a piss off :mad:


Same prices here in Mexico. I only own 1 maiden album. A real live/dead one. It was $35 i believe.

[Stormrider]

Yeah it is.

For over here (Atlantic Canada) it's like..$25 for a normal album, and any of the live ones are $30-40. It's such a piss off :mad:

Yup, that's the average price for a cd here aswell. The live albums aren't more expensive though....atleast, out of the ones I've seen.

[Surtr]

Rock In Rio is like..$45?

The DotR DVD when I first bought it (When it was released) was $70.

[Stormrider]

I had in mind Blind Guardian's Live which was 24.99 :p
But yes, maybe I do remember seeing RiR more expensive...meh, oh well, I got my Alive in Athens 3 disc set for 23.99 USD :cool: ...in a store too.

[Towlie]

I used to listen to Maiden. I have PoM and SiT, but I lost interest in them. I should probably give them a spin again and check out some other albums to see if I can rekindle any interest in them.

[Surtr]

I had in mind Blind Guardian's Live which was 24.99 :p
But yes, maybe I do remember seeing RiR more expensive...meh, oh well, I got my Alive in Athens 3 disc set for 23.99 USD :cool: ...in a store too.
I love that set. The AiA set that is. That's an awesome price on it too.

NP: Brave New World-Iron Maiden

It's been a while since I've given the actually song of the album a listen.

[GurS]

I found the title track a bit lacking. But you'll all know that, you'll have read my BNW review over at sputnik :p


Has anyone shotgunned reviewing AMOLAD yet?

If not, SHOTGUN!


(Don't worry, I can pull of decent reviews [I hope], I did the BNW and S/T ones on sputnik)

[temporary]

I found the title track a bit lacking. But you'll all know that, you'll have read my BNW review over at sputnik :p

Thats one of my all time fav Maiden tunes. While your at it, I'd better start whoring out my two Maiden reviews.

[Mr_Bounce]

Hallowed be thy Name: The bit with the double time drumming and where the main riff is harmonised in 3rds (5:47) then Bruce starts singing = AMAZING :D

[-The Frank]

I really must hear some BLAZE albums, i've only heard the live album and judging by that i'd say they should be very good.

Im going to the old music store tommorow and buying a wolfsbane album \m/
They dont sell B L A Z E albums here which is extremely gay.

[GurS]

So, has no-one yet shotgunned reivewing AMOLAD yet? If not, I DEF call shotgun.

[crag]

Im going to the old music store tommorow and buying a wolfsbane album \m/
They dont sell B L A Z E albums here which is extremely gay.
You're lucky, nowhere near me has BLAZE or Wolfsbane:upset:

So, has no-one yet shotgunned reivewing AMOLAD yet? If not, I DEF call shotgun.
I would but my writing skills are rather disgraceful.

[Mikesn]

So, has no-one yet shotgunned reivewing AMOLAD yet? If not, I DEF call shotgun.I'll do it too. :)

I'll get all the Maiden albums eventually. I've got 5 of 13 so far.

[Lord Abortion]

If you have a reasonable HMV near you or similar, they should have at least one Blaze album.

[Saxon Priest]

Try searching on HMV's website also.

[-The Frank]

If you have a reasonable HMV near you or similar, they should have at least one Blaze album.

Likewise amazon.

[the_uber_penguin]

wtf is AMALOD?

[-The Frank]

^^
:confused: ????


Its the title of the new maiden album.

[Lord Abortion]

Damn, we've got to get used to the new acronyms.

TROBB ftw.

[the_uber_penguin]

^^
:confused: ????


Its the title of the new maiden album.

Of course it is!

Thanks.


The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg - such a cool title.

[Surtr]

Haha TROBB eh?

I'd write a review for AMOLOD but my writing skills are also slightly disgraceful.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

"trobb" :lol:

[GurS]

My doctor reckons the bit of 'unpleasentness' between the Osbournes & Maiden last summer were just a publicity stunt, as the Osbournes are NOTHING like they act on TV (he has doctored to the osbournes, you see), and based on what they are like in real life, off-screen, they're not the sort of people to do what they did to Maiden.

[Surtr]

..Your doctor has doctored Ozzy?

[GurS]

Not only that, he's good friends with the bird out of Texas.

[Mr_Bounce]

Your doctor is amazing :p

[Surtr]

Your doctor is a lie! :eek:! lol

[the_uber_penguin]

My doctor reckons the bit of 'unpleasentness' between the Osbournes & Maiden last summer were just a publicity stunt, as the Osbournes are NOTHING like they act on TV (he has doctored to the osbournes, you see), and based on what they are like in real life, off-screen, they're not the sort of people to do what they did to Maiden.

"I'm the prince of [bleep] darkness! Not the prince of [bleep] bubbles!"

Classic.

[GurS]

He's also a saxophonist who's jammed with somone who played sax with miles davis (can't remember the name) and the kinks' bassist.

bastard :(

[DFelon204409]

I'm at work right now trying to figure out what the deal is with all of the Iron Maiden albums released in March of 1990. They all feature singles are were all hit albums but did they contain any new music or were they all just rereleases of singles?

[Deth]

Yeah, just rereleases. I remember looking at it yesterday on Metal Archives actually. I have no idea why they were all released then either.

[JamJar]

The first CD prints of the old Maiden albums/singles? I don't know.

[DFelon204409]

It's funny though because imagine rereleases of a bunch of singles all becoming Top 10 hits in the UK in the same week. That's crazy.

[Lord Abortion]

It'd be pretty cool though.
I don't like Ozzy anyways, no matter what the issue with Maiden is, that TV show is beyond a joke.

He was good singing for Sabbath, but otherwise...

[Deth]

I like Sabbath, but I don't like his solo stuff. His voice irritates me so much on those albums.

[TojesDolan]

A friend of mine has almost all Maiden albums but I'm not sure he'll let me borrow them for an evening to rip them all.

I mean, he almost cuts a tit out a girl when she broke his Eddie vase that came with the family and the BBC sessions and stuff... that box.

[Lord Abortion]

Not...the shot glass!?

[PAJJ]

my brother broke my shot glass :mad:, worst day of my life :(

[TojesDolan]

Not...the shot glass!?
Indeed. I was speechless when that happened.

And the girl wasn't even hot. The covnersation was held almos this way:

Girl: "hey can I see that?"
Abel: "Alright, just be careful"
*Grabs glass, drops glass*
Girl: "oops"
Abel: :eek:
Girl: "But it wasn't too expensive, was it?"
Abel: :eek:
Tojes: :eek:
Abel: "Oh no. just $50 or so (note: I can't remember the price, but he didn't get it here)"
*Girl leaves*
Tojes: :eek:

And ever since I'm to afraid to ask him to lend me his CD's.

[Surtr]

http://maddox.xmission.com/guitars_suck_and_so_do_people_who_play_them.html (http://freakhole.com/data/gallery/media/Bubble_Butt.jpg)


MADDOX KNOWS ALL!!!!!


Actually, Maddox sucks donkey nuts, but he has a point this time
:-\

Are you ****in' retarded?

Go spam up another forums, Mx doesn't need your bullshit here.

[blue3]

Indeed. I was speechless when that happened.

And the girl wasn't even hot. The covnersation was held almos this way:

Girl: "hey can I see that?"
Abel: "Alright, just be careful"
*Grabs glass, drops glass*
Girl: "oops"
Abel: :eek:
Girl: "But it wasn't too expensive, was it?"
Abel: :eek:
Tojes: :eek:
Abel: "Oh no. just $50 or so (note: I can't remember the price, but he didn't get it here)"
*Girl leaves*
Tojes: :eek:

And ever since I'm to afraid to ask him to lend me his CD's.you should've killed her.

[Mr_Bounce]

Haha, I can so imagine that situation, you both literally speechless :o

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Indeed. I was speechless when that happened.

And the girl wasn't even hot. The covnersation was held almos this way:

Girl: "hey can I see that?"
Abel: "Alright, just be careful"
*Grabs glass, drops glass*
Girl: "oops"
Abel: :eek:
Girl: "But it wasn't too expensive, was it?"
Abel: :eek:
Tojes: :eek:
Abel: "Oh no. just $50 or so (note: I can't remember the price, but he didn't get it here)"
*Girl leaves*
Tojes: :eek:

And ever since I'm to afraid to ask him to lend me his CD's.
You could just ask him to copy them if he doesn't want to let you borrow them.

[TojesDolan]

Ergh, not quite probable. It will take me twice the time and double the effort, so I'll just ask him tomorrow and see how it goes.

I really need to expand my Maiden discography.

That reminds me of a funny story which also features this guy. Yesterday he was with a bunch of girls and one comes to them and she looks like a "rock chick" (according to their stereotypes, go figure), she asks them if they like rock, and particularly punkm and the guys I know said "um sure I like Iron Maiden". She gave her "the look" Later when they were saying bye bye the girl told them she was looking forward talking to them later, and my friend replied "yeah, we should talk about Maiden again".

... Perseverance with scene girls. :p

[GurS]

As everyone deserves maiden, I can YSI you some albums if you want? What album do you need?

Hit me up on msn: gur.samuel@gmail.com





Paul, I'm "paying it forward" :p

That movie sucked :(




And I think we should revive THE AUTHORITY (old school++)

[Simon__Thats_All]

It took me a long time to get in to Maiden, but now I'm loving them. Their live stuff especially is amazing. I need more albums though.

[Lord Abortion]

Hell yeah, I fancy reviving the MA.
Bagsy taking Martin's place...

>_>

[GurS]

Yeh, you would, wouldn't you. T'makes sense.

Though I feel a bit skanky just suddenly re-appearing and then re-claiming my place :p - I think I'll need to wait a while longer to get more postings in before I re-take my place, if I'm still deemed MA-worthy.