Iron Maiden

[UpperDecker]

"Invadersssss do do do do do do....de do de do de do."
Just got this album. Its awesome.

[pate]

I really, really, really like Invaders. Few others do. Hell, even Steve thinks it's crap.

[crag]

Invaders is one of the few songs from NotB that i still listen to on a regular basis. It's a very underrated track.

[UpperDecker]

Invaders is one of the few songs from NotB that i still listen to on a regular basis. It's a very underrated track.


So far its my favorite on that album. Haven't listened to it alot though.

[JamJar]

So far its my favorite on that album. Haven't listened to it alot though.

Trust me. Hallowed Be Thy Name will be your favourite on that album in time.

[TojesDolan]

I just have this particular againstness on 22 Acacia Avenue and Gangland from that album.

Other than those, it entertains me greatly.

I still can't get over the 80ness of SSoASS. :(

[Quiksilver26]

It's a lot less 80s than Somewhere in Time i'd say.. love both though :)

[2muchket!]

Hallowed Be They Name and The Prisoneraremy favourite Miaden songs at the moment. Infact my top 5 IM songs are

1. Hallowed Be Thy Name
2. The Prisoner
3. Where Eagles Dare
4. The Clairvoyant
5. Fear Of The Dark

[JamJar]

A top 5 Maiden song list is far too hard :(

[Quiksilver26]

yeah i'm not even gonna attempt to make a list of my favourite maiden songs/albums, it would change evey few days anyway :)

[Mikesn]

Songs?

1. Paschendale
2. Powerslave
3. Aces High
4. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
5. Hallowed Be Thy Name


Everything after that changes often. :)

[Deth]

Songs

Rime
Hallowed
Paschendale
Sign of the Cross
Where Eagles Dare
Blood Brothers
Infinite Dreams
Evil that Men Do

etc., etc.

[Shattered_Future]

Hmmm...I have no freaking idea. I like a lot.

1. The Wickerman
2. Hallowed Be Thy Name
3. Murders In The Rue Morgue
4. Phantom Of The Opera
5. Fear Of The Dark

Well, that's what it is now. It's bound to change.

[ashman]

Well, AMOLAD has been leaked already.

I've just been listening to it briefly, my best description so far is X-Factor under the disguise of SSOASS. You can tell they've tried to go into a different direction. Fore The Greater Good of God reaks of The Unbeliever from X-factor. I'll have a better listen in the morrow, but I have mixed feelings atm.

BTW, if I like it, I'll buy it, if not I'll never talk about this album again and Maiden will only have 13 Albums in my eyes :P

[-The Frank]

^
Traitor!!! :angry:

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Songs eh.

Moonchild
The Trooper
Hallowed
Aces High
Wasted Years
Murders In The Rue Morgue

that's all I can be bothered listing.

[Arpanet]

Well, AMOLAD has been leaked already.

I've just been listening to it briefly, my best description so far is X-Factor under the disguise of SSOASS. You can tell they've tried to go into a different direction. Fore The Greater Good of God reaks of The Unbeliever from X-factor. I'll have a better listen in the morrow, but I have mixed feelings atm.

BTW, if I like it, I'll buy it, if not I'll never talk about this album again and Maiden will only have 13 Albums in my eyes :P

After listening to AMOLAD for the last two hours I think I can safely say that this is the best album Maiden has recorded since SSOASS. It's soooo much better than Dance of Death it's not even funny. BNW comes close, but it lacks the sheer melodic joy that AMOLAD has. The first three songs are hit-and-miss, I'll admit (hit: "Thousand Suns," miss: "These Colours Don't Run"). But as soon as "The Pilgrim" starts, it's pure gold, baby. And frankly the production is the best of any Maiden album ever.

Honestly I felt like I kinda forced myself to like Dance of Death. I had huge expectations for it, and I almost refused to believe that it wasn't the album I wanted it to be. I don't think I'm going to have that problem with this one.

Get excited, guys. It's REALLY good.

[JamJar]

I'm so not downloading the leak. I've waited three years for this album, I can wait another three or four days. Still, reading your views on the album has really got me psyched up for it.

[Lord Abortion]

Song list?

1 .Hallowed be thy name
2. Still Life
3. Dream of Mirrors
4. Sign of the Cross
5. Strange world.

[-The Frank]

My cd wont get to me 2 weeks after the american release date....if im lucky that is :(:(


anyway song list:

1.Phantom of the opera
2.still life
3.Murders in the rue mourge
4.children of the damned
5.Monstsegur

It changes every day though =/

[JamJar]

My cd wont get to me 2 weeks after the american release date....if im lucky that is

Wow, that's unbelievebly lame :(

Anyway, I'll attempt a song list. Here it is in no particular order:

Infinite Dreams
The Prophecy
Face In The Sand
Dream Of Mirrors
The Unbeliever

It changes all the time though and I've probably missed some out. It's way too hard.

[-The Frank]

^^
Ugh i forgot face in the sand, my favorite off of dance of death.

[JamJar]

It's been my favourite off the album for quite a while now. I find it to be one of Maiden's most emotional songs.

[Lord Abortion]

My Mummy is buying it for me for being a good little boy and passing my exams:)

[-The Frank]

^ im taking and educated guess that you are talking about AMOLAD, if so, im jealous, i have to pay for the cd and shipping :(:(

It's been my favourite off the album for quite a while now. I find it to be one of Maiden's most emotional songs.

i agree, it also doesnt get that old for me after a million listens. In other Dod news, GoT has completely grown on me and i really cant stop listneing to it. :)

[rik]

Song list at the mo, though changes a lot.

1. Dream of Mirrors
2. Hallowed Be Thy Name
3. Phantom of The Opera
4. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
5. Children of the Damned

[ashman]

After listening to AMOLAD for the last two hours I think I can safely say that this is the best album Maiden has recorded since SSOASS. It's soooo much better than Dance of Death it's not even funny. BNW comes close, but it lacks the sheer melodic joy that AMOLAD has. The first three songs are hit-and-miss, I'll admit (hit: "Thousand Suns," miss: "These Colours Don't Run"). But as soon as "The Pilgrim" starts, it's pure gold, baby. And frankly the production is the best of any Maiden album ever.

Honestly I felt like I kinda forced myself to like Dance of Death. I had huge expectations for it, and I almost refused to believe that it wasn't the album I wanted it to be. I don't think I'm going to have that problem with this one.

Get excited, guys. It's REALLY good.

I wouldn't call it the greatest album of all time, it's too Dance of Deathy for me and it feels like they're trying to work into the mainstream a bit. There are some beautiful moments, like the harmony in the longest day (People who like the Duellist, you'll love this song).

The album is overall good, but it doesn't 'feel' right, the mixing is amazing, you can hear everything, there's a few bits of overdubbing, bruce's voice works well, they're at top form, but something feels wrong...

[crag]

Wow, AMOLAD finally leaked and i am currently downloading it :upset:

/feels ashamed

[JamJar]

Wow, AMOLAD finally leaked and i am currently downloading it :upset:

Don't :(

[Surtr]

Wow, AMOLAD finally leaked and i am currently downloading it :upset:

/feels ashamed
Don't do it!

/...is Considering doing it..

Ok, send me a link, and I'm going to download it, but NOT listen to it...I'm going to lock it with a random password (Keyboard mashing)

[TojesDolan]

Hmmm... I should wait for the album to make a good statement on it and shi...

Anyway, for favorite songs let me check...

(In order of album appearance... probably)

Remember Tomorrow
Ides of March
Wratchild
Killers
Flight of Icarus
The clairvoyant
The evil that men do (live, preferrably)
Be quick or be dead
Ghost of navigator
Blood Brothers
Montsegur

Yeh, that's the smallest it can get. :(

[pate]

I just started AMOLAD up. Yes, I have no morals, but oh well.

Different Worlds sounds so much better than the version we all heard a few weeks ago.

[Surtr]

I just started AMOLAD up. Yes, I have no morals, but oh well.

Different Worlds sounds so much better than the version we all heard a few weeks ago.
LINK ME UP!

COME ON! :eek:

[pate]

Email/AIM?

EDIT: Through the first 3 tracks, I ****ing love it.

[TojesDolan]

There's been some talk on the first tracks being hit/miss, so the rest SHOULD be awesome. For you, at least.

I hope.

I'm beginning to realize Dance of Death is so incredibly repetitive for some reason. :-0

[pate]

I know. The first 3 tracks were ace, and 4 has been just as good if not better.

Track 2's chorus uses the exact same progression as the chorus of The Wicker Man and Blood Brothers. They're getting a nice bang-for-their-buck on that riff.

[crag]

This download is going so horrendously slow. I think that's my punishment for downloading AMOLAD :(

[JamJar]

This download is going so horrendously slow. I think that's my punishment for downloading AMOLAD :(

I think that it's a sign saying that you should cancel the download :p

[TojesDolan]

When are they releasing it, anyway?

September, I think?

2006 has been a good year for music. :cool:

[JamJar]

2006 has been a good year for music. :cool:
Yes it has. :)

The album comes out Monday for the UK and the following Tuesday for the US

[crag]

I'm listening to TCDR just now :) this truly seems like an amazing album from what i've heard. Everything is just spot on :)

[pate]

Indeed. It's very solid.

[Lord Abortion]

/Pre-orders AMOLAD

Finally.

[Surtr]

lightningstrikestwice_13@hotmail.com

Thanks! :D

[Sepstrup]

So, if I've heard Number of the beast, what's the next album to get?

[JamJar]

Powerslave if you want something similar. Brave New World if you want to try something different.

[TojesDolan]

Eh... probably Piece of mind, if you want to listen to the Trooper.

or Killers for a very good, solid album.

[JamJar]

Behind the Scenes video - A Matter of Life and Death

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

Awesomeness

[alexmonty12]

if that upload is still up for grabs alexmonty12@hotmail.com please

[Arpanet]

So, if I've heard Number of the beast, what's the next album to get?

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Powerslave
Piece of Mind

Rock in Rio :)

[Txus]

CAN SOMEONE SEND ME AMOLAD PLEASEEEEEEEE.

Txus.mx (at) Gmail.com

[the_uber_penguin]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Buy it in the shops, cheapskate :p

I've alrady paid for my copy. I'm getting the version with the bonus DVD.

I hope they don't pull a DotR on me, though. This time last year I went into HMV to pick up my pre-ordered copy and walked away with a refund instead. :mad:

[pep]

When is AMOLAD coming out?

[pate]

CAN SOMEONE SEND ME AMOLAD PLEASEEEEEEEE.

Txus.mx (at) Gmail.com

Sent.

[Daven]

Can i have it too pate, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

daven.mx @ gmail.com

[pate]

Of course.

Sent.

[Deth]

So, who's all the bad boys and girls who aren't getting any presents for Christmas?

I'm looking at you Pate...

[Surtr]

I'm downloading it, but locking it up.

For some odd reason..I just want to know I could listen to it, but with my password keyboard mashing skills I won't be able to open the file. It'll drive me mad, and make the actual release even better.

(/Is crazy :))

Pate: Didn't get the email..did you include me?

[Txus]

I'm downloading it at the moment. I'm going to buy it eventually though so calm down everyone.

[pate]

Pate: Didn't get the email..did you include me?

You never posted your email.

[Prince Charming]

As for this "buy it, OMG"......Iron Maiden has enough money after these years.

[Surtr]

lightningstrikestwice_13@hotmail.com

Thanks! :D
:confused:

[Lord Abortion]

I prefer to do things the old fashioned way, and it's only a few days, I waited three years, I can wait another three days.

[birds_are_spies]

I'm going to go buy it when its realeased. Hopefully this one wont disappoint.

[JamJar]

I waited three years, I can wait another three days.

Exactly what I said.

All this talk about the album sure is getting me psyched up though.

[2muchket!]

Three Days you say, meh thats not long I'll get it then.

[pate]

:confused:

Wow, I completely missed it.

Sent.

[-The Frank]

Exactly what I said.

All this talk about the album sure is getting me psyched up though.

Same. To be honest im a bit dissapointed with all these people downloading the leak, just wait till it comes out it people :angry: !

Mine wont come for another 2 weeks :(:(

[Surtr]

Wow, I completely missed it.

Sent.
Thanks.

I'm not planning on actually listening to it though.

[Surtr]

iron maiden sold out ever sinc ethey sold out on powerslave

dont believe me? check out their bsides

whatwhat
Yeah! Your right! Playing songs you like IS selling out!

Man, you're SO smart! :rolleyes:

[crag]

So after a good few listens of AMOLAD i have come to the conclusion that it is an absolutely phenominal album apart from the Legacy which i wasn't too impressed with. Overall it seems to me that if The X-Factor and BNW were to have a child AMOLAD would be the result :p

[JamJar]

...apart from the Legacy which i wasn't too impressed with.
Don't say that. The Legacy was the song that I was looking forward to the most :(

[Surtr]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_More_Lies_-_Dance_of_Death_Souvenir_EP

Tell me Wiki isn't bullshittin' me..Because if it isn't..I NEED A COPY OF THE PASCHENDALE ORCHESTRAL SONG!!!!

[crag]

Don't say that. The Legacy was the song that I was looking forward to the most :(
Well it's not that it's a bad song or anything, just compared to the rest of the album it seems rather weak. I thought the intro dragged on a bit too :-/

PASCHENDALE ORCHESTRAL SONG!!!!
:eek: I MUST HEAR THAT

[JamJar]

Tell me Wiki isn't bullshittin' me..Because if it isn't..I NEED A COPY OF THE PASCHENDALE ORCHESTRAL SONG!!!!

Nope, it's not bulshittin. I need to get the song too.

[Surtr]

Well..I need to find a copy of that..if anyone finds it, I believe my email is in my profile..It'd be wonderful if you could link me up to it.

[pate]

Same. To be honest im a bit dissapointed with all these people downloading the leak, just wait till it comes out it people :angry: !


Don't preach. Worry about yourself.

[Surtr]

I actually decided against it..I deleted the email you sent me and I'm going to wait. I figured a few more days can't kill me.

Thanks anyways though :thumb:

[pate]

No problem.

I have nothing against downloading it, because I don't have the money to buy it right now anyway, but I will buy it eventually.

[Shattered_Future]

The album leaked and I was not informed!? :eek: :eek:

anemiate@yahoo.com if somebody has a moment.

[Surtr]

No problem.

I have nothing against downloading it, because I don't have the money to buy it right now anyway, but I will buy it eventually.
Happy 2k! :chug:

Yeah, I'll buy the album when I can, because where I live it'll probably not get here for after a week from when it should. So I'll just download it the night before, and listen to it the next day (Of it's Official release).

[Quiksilver26]

I just finished listening to it again, I absolutely love how The Longest Day builds up.. can't wait to actually buy the album at all :D

[Corkofski]

amazing album, no hallowed, trooper or rtth as far as i can tell yet, the whole album seems to be rather on the slow side, no "galloping" tracks

[Happy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_More_Lies_-_Dance_of_Death_Souvenir_EP

Tell me Wiki isn't bullshittin' me..Because if it isn't..I NEED A COPY OF THE PASCHENDALE ORCHESTRAL SONG!!!!
Yeah, I think I have that.

[JamJar]

Yeah, I think I have that.

I would pay you for an upload :D

[Happy]

I'll try and get it uploaded.

My PC doesn't like CDs.

[JamJar]

Thanks a lot :)

[Happy]

Okay, I'm uploading the whole EP.

Who wants?

[JamJar]

I guess you'll need my email.

fuzzmeisters@googlemail.com

Again, thanks.

[crag]

Okay, I'm uploading the whole EP.

Who wants?
If you're referring to orchestral Paschendale then count me in :D

cragmaiden666@hotmail.co.uk

thanks:)

[the_uber_penguin]

Ooh...Paschendale orchestral.

*Drools*

suicidalduckling@gmail.com

[Surtr]

Thanks alot for sending Happy!

Rep ++

[DeafForever]

Ooh...Paschendale orchestral.

*Drools*



Um...I want that right now...

Someone, please, anyone, send me it

Lacrosseguy48@fuse.net

And BTW, I just got 'AMOLAD'...so far I really like it.

[-The Frank]

can i get some ochestra action my way?

dr_homely@hotmail.com

[ashman]

I'm sure I sent that version out to most people a long long long long long long time ago....or was that the electric version of Journeyman?

I know I defintely sent out Listen with Nicko I-X

[-The Frank]

^
I think it ws the electric version of journeyman. (which i never got :()

In other news Bruce shits on his american fans again:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=57117

[MrConeman]

That is weird with them not touring America, they could easily sell out most venues I would think :confused:

By the by, I know I only post in this thread rarely...but if somone could throw some orchastral Paschendale my way, I'll be their best friend.

mrconeman@hotmail.com

[pate]

Please

leesmitty51@gmail.com

[Quiksilver26]

Yeah... sorry i'm saying this so late, but please i would love to hear that. \m/
chalmers26@hotmail.com

[Happy]

Okay, sent to all of you :)

[JamJar]

Haha! Nicko singing on The Age Of Innocence after the electric version of Journeyman. This ep is so cool.

[MrConeman]

Okay, sent to all of you :)
/Downloads.

/Love.

[Lord Abortion]

Well what do you expect?
Last tour was really disappointing for them

[MrConeman]

...ahahahahahahahahahaha
Nicko on Age of Innocence <33333333
This EP rules.

"come on Davey son...give it some!"

....hahahahahahahaha

[-The Frank]

Well what do you expect?
Last tour was really disappointing for them

It's not just that, bruce is saying how they wont sell in America. That really shows that their not just doing it for their fans, they obviously care a bit more about how many tickets they will sell and how much money their getting.
Plus if were talking about them by being egged at ozzest, the whole american crowd stood up for them, it wasnt the USA's fault. It was a ENGLISH ladys fault.

Im just a bit pissed that it seems that they really care more about ticket sales then their loyal American fans who spend way too much for their cds =/

Oh thanks happy for the NML upload

[MrConeman]

It was a ENGLISH ladys fault.
She's American, Ozzy's English.
Other than that though, I fully agree with what you were saying.

[Surtr]

Here in Atlantic Canada, I know that if Maiden did a concert in Halifax, Nova Scotia, they could sell out no problem. From what I've seen America isn't that great for Maiden, and they are right, Iowa Arena's won't get packed for Maiden..(Or anyone) but there are some places that will.

[Mikesn]

Oh damn, I totally forgot about that Nicko version of Age of Innocence. I've always wanted to hear that, could someone please send it.

mike.eh99(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks. :chug:

[JamJar]

Oh damn, I totally forgot about that Nicko version of Age of Innocence. I've always wanted to hear that, could someone please send it.

mike.eh99(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks.

Sent

[pate]

She's American, Ozzy's English.
Other than that though, I fully agree with what you were saying.

Are you kidding?

[Arpanet]

Anyone else think these songs are gonna kill live? The Longest Day... Greater Good of God... Benjamin Breeg... The Legacy... *drool*

And Bruce isn't ****ting on American fans. He's ****ting on the American fans who haven't bought an album since 1988, have stopped going to shows, and just want to hear Run to the Hills and Number of the Beast so they can pretend to be 18 again. Those people aren't real fans, and Bruce is totally right. I've seen Maiden 3 times, and every time Bruce's attitude seems to be "you guys are great for coming out, and **** the people who've abandoned us." Makes sense to me.

JamJar, The Legacy is a great track, don't sweat it :)

Can I also get a link to that EP? jlenehan08 at amherst.edu. Thanks a bunch :)

[TojesDolan]

I think it's good that a band changes slighty, especially those that have run for some that's almost 30 years.

Nonetheless, and despite the little changes through time, Maiden is one of the bands that hasn't really whored itself, in terms of "changing for the mainstream sakes".

Say, like Kiss with that Disco song.

[DeafForever]

Okay, sent to all of you :)

Thanks alot man. That version of 'Paschendale' completley owns.

So I think 'These Colours Don't Run' might be the best track off 'A Matter of Life and Death'...

[-The Frank]

Here in Atlantic Canada, I know that if Maiden did a concert in Halifax, Nova Scotia, they could sell out no problem. From what I've seen America isn't that great for Maiden, and they are right, Iowa Arena's won't get packed for Maiden..(Or anyone) but there are some places that will.
Thats what im talking about. If maiden truely cared about their fans they way they say they do, they wouldnt care if they could sell out iowas arena. They would care about the fans who came to see them. This shows how much they care about their money. Which really makes me sad, becasue i have defended maiden way too many times saying how they really do care about their fans.


And Bruce isn't ****ting on American fans. He's ****ting on the American fans who haven't bought an album since 1988, have stopped going to shows, and just want to hear Run to the Hills and Number of the Beast so they can pretend to be 18 again. Those people aren't real fans, and Bruce is totally right. I've seen Maiden 3 times, and every time Bruce's attitude seems to be "you guys are great for coming out, and **** the people who've abandoned us." Makes sense to me.


i have bought their entire discography and eddies archives. I payed way too much ($75 ****in dollers) to see them play a 50 minute set at ozzfest. I think that should qualifie me as a "true" fan. We've abandoned them? They have ****in abandoned us.

[PepsiMetal]

So I just watched "Iron Maiden makes an album" on MTV2. I was surprised to see them, it was like a mini documentary about the new album.

She's American, Ozzy's English.
Other than that though, I fully agree with what you were saying.

No, she's British.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0651769/

London, England, UK

[-The Frank]

I believe i get that documentry with my deluxe edition album i ordered.

[Arpanet]

i have bought their entire discography and eddies archives. I payed way too much ($75 ****in dollers) to see them play a 50 minute set at ozzfest. I think that should qualifie me as a "true" fan. We've abandoned them? They have ****in abandoned us.

Wow, you wanna compare e-penises? I flew to New York from Chicago ($400 round-trip) to see them in 2003. I paid double for tickets on eBay so I'd get good seats at Ozzfest last year. I'll be taking a $30 bus to see them this fall. And you know what? It was worth every penny. Stop whining.

Do you think that if Dance of Death had sold more than 300,000 copies they wouldn't be touring more? There's a very small market for Iron Maiden in America these days. Sad but true. Don't blame the band, blame the people who stopped listening to their music.

[Txus]

The new album is too damn good.

/Feels ashamed for downloading it.

[Deth]

As you should. I'm still going to have to wait a while because of the stupid mail system.

New Agalloch is amazing as well btw. Bought it yesterday.

[JamJar]

I can't wait til tomorrow. So much good talk about the album :D

[Txus]

As you should. I'm still going to have to wait a while because of the stupid mail system.

New Agalloch is amazing as well btw. Bought it yesterday.
Indeed, it is.

[Lord Abortion]

Anyone else think these songs are gonna kill live? The Longest Day... Greater Good of God... Benjamin Breeg... The Legacy... *drool*

And Bruce isn't ****ting on American fans. He's ****ting on the American fans who haven't bought an album since 1988, have stopped going to shows, and just want to hear Run to the Hills and Number of the Beast so they can pretend to be 18 again. Those people aren't real fans, and Bruce is totally right. I've seen Maiden 3 times, and every time Bruce's attitude seems to be "you guys are great for coming out, and **** the people who've abandoned us." Makes sense to me.

JamJar, The Legacy is a great track, don't sweat it :)

Can I also get a link to that EP? jlenehan08 at amherst.edu. Thanks a bunch :)
I agree with this one.
These are the type of Maiden fans that can go piss up a rope, as far as I'm concerned. Maiden did a huge US tour for the Early days, to try to make an effort for new audiences, and look where it got them. 90% of US "metal" fans don't give a crap about Maiden, they just want to hear ****ing faggy Lamb of God and some gay metalcore act they can hit their wives and drink pissy beer to.

[MrConeman]

No, she's British.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0651769/

London, England, UK
Well, what d'ya know.

[Lord Abortion]

/Downloads AMOLAD.

I'm weak I know, but I ordered it along with the new DT live album, and Amazon says it won't be here until the 5th, so I'm evening out the score.

[Mikesn]

I caved in as well, but it was more to get a better idea of what I was going to write for me review. I'm glad I did too, this thing is a beast.

I'm still going to buy it Tuesday of course.

[Lord Abortion]

****ing **** shaped ****ing cunts.

This is so ****ing good. I'm speechless.

[JamJar]

/loves all this amazing talk on the album.

To stop myself from caving in, I've been binging on the three available tracks. I can't wait for tomorrow.

[Lord Abortion]

1.45. Lord Of light. My jaw is on the floor

[Surtr]

Well..I've got it downloaded, I've got it set, I've got it ready, and I'm waiting.

In 2 hours it'll be the 28th, and I'll be able to listen to this without feeling I've done wrong. I'm going to hold out. I've got too lol. I can't bloody wait, and I'm sure I'll crack before it's tomorrow, but I've gotta' try.

Funny, this is the first real album that I've ever waited for. I've always been like, oh sweet the new Insert Random Band I Like Album is out today, I'll go buy it.

For this it's like.."OMFG I'm GOING TO **** MY PANTS IF I DON'T HEAR THIS THING SOON!"

[Mikesn]

Haha it's the same for me, though more because this is the first album I've had a chance to wait for. I only started heavily following metal around last November.

My review of A Matter of Life and Death is finished more or less, it should be up tomorrow morning for sure, or maybe even later tonight for you Europeans to wake up to in the morning. :thumb:

[Surtr]

Yeah, same here, I've only started up with Metal as of about a year ago too. I'm planning on doing a review AS I listen to it, so it's not so much a review, but a "What I thought of the album"and I'll probably just copy and paste and post it in here. :thumb:

Hour and a half..Ughhh..Time going so slow.

[DeafForever]

I agree with this one.
These are the type of Maiden fans that can go piss up a rope, as far as I'm concerned. Maiden did a huge US tour for the Early days, to try to make an effort for new audiences, and look where it got them. 90% of US "metal" fans don't give a crap about Maiden, they just want to hear ****ing faggy Lamb of God and some gay metalcore act they can hit their wives and drink pissy beer to.

I'm from the US, and I love Metal...and sadly...you are 100% correct about that statement. So many people that I know that claim to love "metal" in fact have never heard an Iron Maiden song, or even don't like them in favor of these new crap underground hardcore/metalcore bands.

[Surtr]

I can't desribe this album other than with one word..Insane.

Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
This..is..
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
It's insane
Dustyn You'll Be A Lover In My Bed. And A Gun To My Head.. says:
?
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
It's amazing
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
It's very progressive, but it's at the same time very Maiden
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
And some of the lyrics are unbelievable
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
The guitar parts are better than anything Maiden's ever done
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
And Nicko's drumming is still top notch, very good
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
Bruce's voice is solid as hell too
Here Lies A Man Of Whom Little Is Known.. says:
The intire things just..it's insane

I am, of course the guy talking about the album.

[Mikesn]

I've been listening to it all day. Call me crazy, but... I'd say it's their best album since Somewhere in Time. By far...


I'm also eager to see where this whole Benjamin Breeg thing goes as well.

[Surtr]

I absaloutely agree. I love it. I'd say it's probably my favorite Maiden album.

(I'm at TROBB right now)

For The Greater Good Of God sounds like a Blood Brothers/The Thin Line type song, I love it.

I can't get over this album..It's so awesome, it's...*teary eye* beautiful.

[lionelhutz88]

I just finished listening to the album for the first time. Man, it is sweet. I do wish that Bruce's voice was mixed just a bit higher, but it's no biggie. I'm really digging Nicko's drumming throughout the whole album. He is so solid.

[Surtr]

I just finished listening to the album for the first time. Man, it is sweet. I do wish that Bruce's voice was mixed just a bit higher, but it's no biggie. I'm really digging Nicko's drumming throughout the whole album. He is so solid.
I was talking to my friend, and I was going to tell him when I heard the first note of the album before he left. And Nicko says "Aye" or whatever and I was like "Nicko starts it, I love it already".

[lionelhutz88]

Nicko's drumming is always real tasteful. I can't think of any Iron Maiden songs where I thought he overplayed.

[Mikesn]

I'm really digging the first few verses of The Longest Day, the build up is very epic sounding.

[pate]

The whole album is amazing. It surpassed my expectations.

[playguitar]

Decent new album, better than anything they've released in a long time. But nothing will ever top Powerslave.

[Surtr]

Wow. Just wow.

I woke up this morning (Really earlier than usual, it's 6AM just now) and I started to sing (In my head) this guitar line, and then suddenly I was like..:eek: I've been listening to Maiden all night! I forgot to turn off my iPod! Ha! Subliminal Messages ftw! :p

I still love it hearing it this morning :)

[Lord Abortion]

It really is brilliant, I'm on my third time listening to it through, and it's just great.
Favourite songs so far are These colours don't run, the Legacy and for the greater good of God.

[Surtr]

I love...

Different Worlds
These Colours Don't Run
Brighter Than A Thousand Suns
The Longest Day
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
For The Greater Good Of God
The Legacy

The other's are awesome tracks, but these ones are my favorites.

[Lord Abortion]

I love them all, to be honest.

[hellrider]

Brighter Than A Thousand Suns


were they quoting judas priest painkiller there i havent heard the album yet but im sure going to order it soon

[Surtr]

It's so progressive. I can't get over it. It's intensely progressive. It almost doesn't feel like Maiden, but when you listen to it, you kinda' go "There's no way anyone but Maiden could do that".

I've listened to nothing but Maiden since last night, and I'm wondering if I can listen to anything else. It'll just be like..Wow this other band sucks.

[-The Frank]

My copy wont be arriving for a while :(. All this talk is getting me really anxious to :(.

[hellrider]

also why is everyone putting out there email address just want to know and


kieranjackson@fsmail.net could someone send me what ever it is?

[MrConeman]

Well, right after this post I'm leaving to buy amolad :) :)
I'll give my opinion when I've bought/heard it.

[Stoo]

Got it from Play.com this morning...

/listens.

Up to track 7 just now. Gooooooooooooooooooooooood Shism!

The only 2 Maiden albums I own are the first one and this one. 25 years apart!

[deathscreamingsheep]

I bought it just this morning. I also like it thus far though i haven't litsened all the way through. Currently I'm thinking I preferred Dance of Death of the recent albums, but this one certainly has its gems. I've got an Iced Earth album this morning as well so I'm a bit metalled out (not as big a metal fan as most on these R&M boards) so I'll give it a full listen later on.

[-The Frank]

I want my copy soooo bad, and i refuse to download it :(.

[JamJar]

First listen to the album just finished. It's pretty awsome and I can tell that when I get into it, it's going to be one of my favourite Maiden albums. My favourite tracks on the first listen are "Brighter Than A Thousand Suns", "For The Greater Good Of God" and "The Legacy."

[crag]

:( i haven't had the time to get into town to buy AMOLAD yet, i might have to wait until tomorrow to get it :(

[Irons_rock]

Listening to the new album now, really enjoying it so far. One of the best maiden albums i have heard.

[Lord Abortion]

I stopped listening to it for a while, otherwise I would go mental:)

NP-Bruce!-Man of sorrows-Great song.

[JamJar]

I just watched the DVD which came with it. Funny stuff :)

[TojesDolan]

I'll have to wait until I get extra money.

I don't feel like downloading Maiden, to be quiet honest.

I have all their discography on a n MP3 CD (which I'm listening currently), but I'm buying the albums as soon as I get the moneyz.

[Surtr]

I may get to buy my REAL copy of the album today.

I must say though, this is probably my favorite Maiden album. I love it, still, and I've had it going since The VERY start of Yesterday :p (Down to the exact second lol, I pressed play exactly when my clock switched over to the next day.)

I still can't say I don't like a single track. But I can say I love them all :).

[Phreeck]

whos gonna see them brum NEC in december?

[PAJJ]

That's a damn beautiful avatar you've got going there LST

Yeah i think this is probably thier best album, there's not a bad song in it, and everything just sounds so good, i love the length of all the songs, but i'm finding it hard to pic a fav at the moment, this is going to be so amazing live, especially if thery're playing it back to back.

[Surtr]

That's a damn beautiful avatar you've got going there LST

Yeah i think this is probably thier best album, there's not a bad song in it, and everything just sounds so good, i love the length of all the songs, but i'm finding it hard to pic a fav at the moment, this is going to be so amazing live, especially if thery're playing it back to back.
Thanks. :) :p

My god I'd kill to go to the Montreal or Quebec show. I may have to go back to living outside Steve's door, and when he comes out, I'll run inside, steal his bass, his KD and a few backstage passes.

...And perhaps I'll just steal Steve too lol.

[-The Frank]

^
Lock him up in your basement and make him play all day, everyday. that'll teach him for barely having a N.American tour ! :sinister:

[Surtr]

^
Lock him up in your basement and make him play all day, everyday. that'll teach him for barely having a N.American tour ! :sinister:
Play with what? I stole his bass remember? :lol:

I'd have really loved Maiden to come a bit more Atlantic Coast here in Canada. I know they could sell out no problem. Hell if they didn't I'd buy all the tickets. :p

[pate]

You should have stolen Lauren as well.

[Surtr]

You should have stolen Lauren as well.
Oh no fear, she's locked in my bedroom. ;)

[pate]

So you can make her play the bass all day, and make Steve strip.

....er....:confused:

[Surtr]

So you can make her play the bass all day, and make Steve strip.

....er....:confused:
Exactly!

Wait..

Yeah! Exactly! <_< >_>

[Rainmaker]

whos gonna see them brum NEC in december?


me, ill be in the tin shed, i mean the nec, gonna be great!!!! hope they do the sound good this time, the nec sucks for sound if you ask me.

[Surtr]

I absaloutely love "The Legacy".

Some strange yellow gas,
Has played with their minds,
Has reddened their eyes,
Removed all the lies..
That's possible my favorite lyrical part of the intire song. I'm not sure why, but I love it.

[Lord Abortion]

So you can make her play the bass all day, and make Steve strip.

....er....:confused:
Spoken like a true Maidenite.


This album is the best thing I've heard in years.

[JamJar]

The album is quite possibly my favourite Maiden album now. That's probably because it's the only thing I've listened to for the last two days though. But still, it is damn awsome.

[Surtr]

The album is quite possibly my favourite Maiden album now. That's probably because it's the only thing I've listened to for the last two days though. But still, it is damn awsome.
Haha same. And I totally agree.

I love it so much. Maiden's best methinks?

[lionelhutz88]

It's really good, but doesn't top Powerslave as the very best. They'll never tpop that, but I dont care.

[Surtr]

It's really good, but doesn't top Powerslave as the very best. They'll never tpop that, but I dont care.
Powerslave was good, but never my favorite.

[PAJJ]

i never though PS was their best, this ones just awesome though, so so good. I'd give it a week to see if my mind changes, but so far best maiden album ever.

NP TROBB, this is just getting better with every listen, and it seemed so much better in context of the album as well.

[JamJar]

Powerslave was my favourite for a very long time time but was recently topped by SSOASS.

NP TROBB, this is just getting better with every listen, and it seemed so much better in context of the album as well.

A definite 123 there.

[Lord Abortion]

NP-The longest day


Your number's up,
the bullet's got your name,
but you still go on,
to hell and back again.

[JamJar]

The Longest Day is probably my least favourite on the new album. It's a bit too repetitve. But even though I say that, it is still amazingly awsome.

[Lord Abortion]

The Longest Day is probably my least favourite on the new album. It's a bit too repetitve. But even though I say that, it is still amazingly awsome.
:eek:

It's probably my favourite along with the Legacy, these colours don't run and LoL

[JamJar]

My favourites have to be The Legacy, Brighter Than A Thousand Suns and For The Greater Good Of God.

[PAJJ]

**** i tried naming a favourite but i just ended up naming all the songs, argh :upset:

NP Lord of Light

[Shattered_Future]

I hate my copy of the album though, it's in alphabetical order. Grumble...

First impressions left a little something to be desired, but I'm sure they'll go away with more listens. It is quite good though, and very refreshing. Harris can STILL manage to crank out some awesome songs in E minor, even after writing 13 albums full of them.

[crag]

I now officially have AMOLAD in my possession :)

It took me ages to find it though, almost every place i went to said it wasn't released until next week :angry:

[Lord Abortion]

Where the hell did you go?!
It was all over the shops I went to today.

[crag]

Where the hell did you go?!
It was all over the shops I went to today.
I was in all the music shops in town, i eventually found it in HMV.

[LegionsofMarduk]

wow...been a long time since I posted in this thread.

I've yet to get A Matter of Life and Death. I've heard it's really good though. Looking forward to actually getting it. I did hear the song they posted on their website a while back and I like that.

And after 15 years of trying...I finally get to see them live!!! 17-Oct at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Anyone else going to that show?

[Lord Abortion]

That's good to hear. It's a very, very good album.
Certianly one of Maiden's best, which is huge praise from me:)

and obviously beats Kill and 10,000 days into 2nd and 3rd places in the album of the year slots easily.

[TojesDolan]

That's good to hear. It's a very, very good album.
Certianly one of Maiden's best, which is huge praise from me:)

and obviously beats Kill and 10,000 days into 2nd and 3rd places in the album of the year slots easily.
Don't jump to conclusions, silly Ollie.

There are still 3 months to come still. ;)

[JamJar]

So far this is definitely my album of the year but I'm hoping that Pain Of Salvation's Scarsick will come out this year and be absolutely amazing.

[Lord Abortion]

Don't jump to conclusions, silly Ollie.

There are still 3 months to come still. ;)
Yeah, but unless Thornography is the best thing Cradle of Filth have ever written, then nothing is coming out that'll beat AMOLAD

[Mikesn]

I now officially have AMOLAD in my possession :)

It took me ages to find it though, almost every place i went to said it wasn't released until next week :angry:
That happened to me too, except even HMV said it was delayed.

[Shattered_Future]

Yeah, but unless Thornography is the best thing Cradle of Filth have ever written, then nothing is coming out that'll beat AMOLAD

Exactly. The best album of the year already came out.

SYNCHESTRA!!!!

[JamJar]

Synchestra is good, but I find it quite difficult to listen to. AMOLAD definitely takes the top spot for now, but I also hope that Amputechture will give it a run for it's money.

[i am the robots]

Troll knocked out the DSL, now it takes like 3 hours to get to tits.

[Lord Abortion]

What the hell have you been smoking?

[132WalrusesInMexico]

Man, I wish I didn't live in the U.S. I really want the new album.

[Surtr]

For sure.

I love every track, I love the guitars, I love the drums, I love the bass, I love Bruce's voice and I just love it all. The lyrics too. It's..It's so insane. It's without a doubt my favorite Maiden album. Better than Piece Of Mind..:eek:

[Txus]

I'm listening to this album for the 5th time already and it's so damn good, I think it's becoming my favorite Maiden album. The best songs for me are The Legacy, Brighter than A Thousand Suns , For the Greater Good of God and The Pilgrim.

[pep]

Dammit, i hate you guys. I have to wait till September 5th, or maybe more, cuz things sometimes take too long to come to Mexico:upset:

[Surtr]

I just found out that the bloody album doesn't come out here (Canada) until September 5th. WTF happened to the whole 29th deal?? Goddamn ****in' bastards!

:mad:

At least I downloaded it..

[-The Frank]

You think amazon will ship it to me before the N.American release date? Considering its already released in europe.

[pate]

...if you live in North America, you'll get it on the North American release date.

[Surtr]

...if you live in North America, you'll get it on the North American release date.
Goddamn USA dragging us down with them! Argh! :angry:

Go figure Canada would never get to have Maiden BEFORE the US.

[Irons_rock]

Cant wait to see maiden in December should be a sweet gig.
Wheres everyone seeing them at in the uk?

[6stringed]

Just 5 more days.
just 5 more days.
just 5 more days.
...aargh hurrry up!

[JamJar]

Cant wait to see maiden in December should be a sweet gig.
Wheres everyone seeing them at in the uk?

I'm seeing them at the first night in Earls Court. Should be amazing especially with the the greatness of the new songs being played :)

[KRASH]

anyone wanna recommend me some songs off Dance of Death?

thanks

[132WalrusesInMexico]

Anyone else seeing Maiden at the Palace Of Auburn Hills?

[pate]

anyone wanna recommend me some songs off Dance of Death?

thanks

Paschendale
Dance of Death
Wildest Dreams
Monseguer
Journeyman

[MyShrimpDied]

What about Rainmaker?

[Quiksilver26]

Add rainmaker to that list, and you're set :thumb:

[JamJar]

I never really understood why so many people liked Rainkmaker, it's one of my least favourites on the album.

[LegionsofMarduk]

Anyone else seeing Maiden at the Palace Of Auburn Hills?

Yep. Me and a friend are making a road trip out of it. I'm taking a half day off work that day so we're heading over there...we'll probably get over there around 3-4 and start hanging around and partying.

Do you know the floor seating arrangements? Our tickets have a floor section, row and seat number but it also says General Admission Floor. General admission would make more sense, but I dunno.

[pate]

What about Rainmaker?

I so forgot that in my 3 and a half second rundown of the tracks to list.

[Surtr]

Me and my best friend for the Montreal show were planning to get ALL the Maiden albums and listen to 'em from start to finish in order on the way there :) It would have been plenty sweet, but we missed out on tickets :(

We've decided that there's no way we're not going to The Early Days Pt. II tour though.

[MudvayneFreak666]

Paschendale
Dance of Death
Wildest Dreams
Monseguer
Journeyman
rainmaker man

[Surtr]

I think we need to re-name this thread.

Brighter Than A Thousand Threads [Official Iron Maiden Thread]

[pate]

For the Greater Good of MX

[Quiksilver26]

This Thread Doesn't Run

/lame

edit: no wait i have an even lamer one, The Reincarnation of the Official Iron Maiden Thread :p

[crag]

I think we need to re-name this thread.

Brighter Than A Thousand Threads [Official Iron Maiden Thread]
Hee hee i agree.

Or we could call it:
Different Thread
These Thread's Don't Run
The Threadgrim
The Longest Thread
Out of the Thread
The Thread Of Benjamin Breeg
For the Greater Thread of God
Thread Of Light
The Threadacy

ha, the majority of them are terrible:p

[Surtr]

Those are really the only good 3 you can make using names from the new album.

^^Proof :p

[Quiksilver26]

then let's not limit ourselves to only the new album!

Seventh thread of a seventh thread :lol:
Powerthread
ah christ.. there's way too many, i'm just gonna stop here.

[Surtr]

Brave New Thread
Threadward The Great
Fear Of The Thread
No Thread For The Dying
Piece Of Thread
Threadwhere In Time
The Number Of The Thread
The Thread Factor
Thread Of Death

Man some of those are bad :p

I say we stick with a new song from the album name lol.

[Quiksilver26]

Haha, agreed.

[pate]

The Longest Thread


:lol: :lol:

[PAJJ]

A Matter of Life and Thread :)

[crag]

Threadward The Great

:lol: i really like this one for some reason.

[Surtr]

Wow I love The Legacy.

Seriously..It's amazing.


"Some strange yellow gas
Has played with their minds
Has reddened their eyes
Removed all the lies"


"You had us all strung out with
promises of peace
But all along you cover plan was to deceive
Can it put to rights now only time will tell
Your prophecies will send us all to hell as well"



"Why can't we treat our fellow men
With more respect and a shake of their hands
But anger and loathing is rife
The death on all sides is
becoming a way of life"

Those lines are so awesome. They catch me right away.

[pate]

i really like this one for some reason.

So do I.

[Surtr]

I'm having trouble finding something I can listen to now. I don't want to overplay this album..but there's nothing else I can listen to that has the same feel. :(

[crag]

I wasn't all that impressed with The Legacy at first but it's really grown on me, it's such a great song.

[pate]

It's the biggest grower on the album.

[Surtr]

Not for me, the very moment I heard it I was like..:eek:

It just has this so haunting sounding intro, and I really love that kinda' stuff.

[PAJJ]

i was instantly impressed i really love it from where the double up or whatever they do and go

"left to all our golden suns
all to pick up on the peace......etc"

a serious trouser changing moment

[Quiksilver26]

Can't wait to see most (if not all) of these songs live. I can only imagine them being even better than on the album, if tis possible.

[Surtr]

Stop talking about seeing them live :( It makes me sad.

[PAJJ]

sorry dude close you eyes

Can't wait to see most (if not all) of these songs live. I can only imagine them being even better than on the album, if tis possible.

it is all of them, i could swear they said they were going to play every track, which they better do, i want to see everyone them, they're all fantastic.

[Surtr]

Hopefully I'm going to get to see A Matter Of Life And Death Tour DvD :)

[Quiksilver26]

it is all of them, i could swear they said they were going to play every track, which they better do, i want to see everyone them, they're all fantastic.

T'will be utter pwnage :chug:

[Kyle]

So I never really listen to Maiden, I only own one album (Piece of Mind) which I dig upon occasion, but I downloaded the new album out of curiosity. I have to say it's been a really excellent listen, it's good that these guys can still make music of this calibre after so long in the business.

[hellrider]

ordering matter of life and death tomorrow i hope it is as good as you lot say it is

[Surtr]

Oh yeah for sure. I don't think there's another band out there that could still be making music this ace.

26 years and they're only getting better.

[hellrider]

ummm yer there can judas priest for one

[JamJar]

Oh yeah for sure. I don't think there's another band out there that could still be making music this ace.

26 years and they're only getting better.

A 'kin Men

The new album is so good it's unbelievable.

[the_uber_penguin]

Out Of The Shadows reminds me a lot of Tears Of The Dragon/Wasting Love.

I'm deadly impressed: no skip tracks either.

[Surtr]

That's what I thought too. I was like..It sounds like Maiden meets Bruce's Solo stuff.

And there aren't any skip tracks.

[Quiksilver26]

NP: The Legacy \m/

[Surtr]

Haha.

NP: Ghost Of The Navigator.

I decided it's best if I stop listening to the album as much, so I don't overplay it. But I still couldn't change from Maiden.