Iron Maiden

[lionelhutz88]

Im really loving the whoa part in These Colours dont Run. It makes me want to sing along every time.

[Lord Abortion]

ummm yer there can judas priest for one
Actually, no.
Angel of Retribution had a few quality tracks on it, but it was nowhere near as good as Screaming for Vengance, Painkiller or British Steel.
A matter of life and Death is one of Maiden's best albums.

[-The Frank]

I still havent heard the new album :(:(:(

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I got the new album, it's better than I expected.

3/5

[JamJar]

I'd probably give the album a solid 4.5. Very good stuff but I wouldn't say it's their best (although it's very high on the list.)

[MrConeman]

Im really loving the whoa part in These Colours dont Run. It makes me want to sing along every time.

Hell yes. Thats my thoughts exactly, this album is amazing I can't wait to see some of it live in December :)

"For the passion, for the glory, for the memories, for the money, your a soldier, for your country, whats the difference, all the same"
That part is so damn good.

[pate]

I'm still not ready to give it a rating, because right now it would be 5/5. After another several more listens I'll do it.

[Surtr]

I'm still not ready to give it a rating, because right now it would be 5/5. After another several more listens I'll do it.
Agreed 100%.

[hellrider]

Actually, no.
Angel of Retribution had a few quality tracks on it, but it was nowhere near as good as Screaming for Vengance, Painkiller or British Steel.
A matter of life and Death is one of Maiden's best albums.


i personally like every single song on angle of retribution except from wheels of fire but i havent listend to that one alot any ill post my comments on the new iron maiden album when it arrives hopefully soon :)

[JamJar]

I really can't get enough of Brighter Than A Thousand Suns. Definitely my favourite on the album at the moment.

[6stringed]

I really can't get enough of Brighter Than A Thousand Suns. Definitely my favourite on the album at the moment.

yeah that song kiks ***

[lionelhutz88]

My favorite at this point is either TROBB, Brighter than A Thousand Suns, or These Colours Dont Run. They change every day though.

[crag]

I really can't decide on a favourite, every song is just fantastic. I'd say at the moment TCDR is my favourite though :)

[pate]

My favorites are TROBB, BTATS, and For the Greater Good of God.

[Quiksilver26]

I don't remember if i've posted this before or not... (i think i have though) but I love The Legacy, it's just so epic. Actuallly, Longest Day too.. and For The Greater Good of God. Actually I just realized I can't just listen to a single song from the album, it always ends up in me listening to the entire thing :lol:.

[pate]

Damnit, I left out the Longest Day. I always leave out something when making a quick list.

[JamJar]

I'm becoming obsessed with this album. I've only listened to one other thing all week. My favourite songs on it keep changing.

[broken_]

anyone else have floor tickets to the toronto show ?

[ObviousEnigma]

I got the latest CD, was amazing.. its safe to say being a Maiden fan you will never be dissapointed. :chug:

[JamJar]

I got the latest CD, was amazing.. its safe to say being a Maiden fan you will never be dissapointed. :chug:

Unless they release another Virtual XI. Then I would be very dissapointed. But yeah, I can't see them making another album as bad as VXI.

[Quiksilver26]

anyone else have floor tickets to the toronto show ?
**** dude! The person in line right infront of me got the last of them!!! I'm not that angry though, ended up getting seats right by the stage in the first row, without losing all my money :D

Just out of curiosity how much was yours?

[PepsiMetal]

Holy crap this album is amazing. Not all songs have grown on me, but they're going to soon, and fast probably.

[lionelhutz88]

I really hope it sells well. Those guys deserve it for making such a good record. I wonder if Sharon Osbourne has heard it yet??

[Lord Abortion]

The longest day is probably my favourite on there now, it's so urgent and desperate.
Although my favourite moment on the album is that riff at 1:42 on Lord of Light.

[rik]

'The Pilgrim' and 'For the Greater Good of God' are my favourite so far.

[RNR]

So how's that new album? Good? Good +1? Good +2?

[crag]

So how's that new album? Good? Good +1? Good +2?
Good +3

[Atica]

It is good +3!!! Since the first song you can notice how great the album is going to be. My favorite songs are The Pilgrim and The Legacy.

[PAJJ]

good +4

legacy still my favourite, ohhh sooo goood, but i really do love them all, such a good album

np Out of the Shadows

[Atica]

Yeh even thought they are kind of old, they can really play. They still play amazing solos and the singer has a great voice.

[PepsiMetal]

My favorite songs from the album are different world and the pilgrim right now.

I like these colours don't run also, the intro is cool.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah TCDR is one of my favourites, along with FTGGOG, the legacy and Longest Day.

[the_uber_penguin]

OotS is one of my favourites, mostly for that really hooky chorus. FTGGOG struck me as really good.

I don't find the Pilgrim to be one of the best on the album...maybe because all the songs after it are just amazing.

[Lord Abortion]

I love the lyrics to OOTS.

"Throw a halo round the world, golden as the day..."

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I'd say it's justgood.

[Atica]

jajaja you don't complain right?

[crag]

I'd say it's justgood.
Then it seems you're in the minority:p

I had another listen to the album again today, there really isn't a bad song on this album at all. Today my favourite track is BTATS:)

[Txus]

My favorite track is The Legacy, the whole album is a 10 IMO though.

[crag]

:lol: has anyone played the new ALMOLAD game on the Maiden site? it's actually really fun :p

[HahahitnRun]

I haven't heard the new album yet (only listened to the 3 sample tracks), but i'm suprised that the amount of epic tracks aren't starting to bore anyone. I'm guessing they must be pretty well written, since you guys seem to adore them.

I like The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg, but Brighter Than a Thousand Suns seemed rather standard. On the other hand Different World really blew me away because it was more of a dynamic song. Though I really like DoD and BNW, I'd wish that Maiden starts writting more songs ala Different World and cut back a little on the epic tracks.

[Lord Abortion]

I think you're on your own with that school of thought, to be honest...

[Txus]

The "epic" tracks are AWESOME.

[led-zep-chris]

im goin to see Maiden & Trivium in december. its frickin great for trivium - maiden are like their #1 influence. imagine touring with maden :|

[Lord Abortion]

You'll be going to the Arena show then, same as me...

[6stringed]

Touring with Maiden would rule.

[Quiksilver26]

I wish they'd get better support bands for this tour =\ Trivium and Bullet for my Valentine?? well atleast I can show up late just for Maiden without missing much.
Last year when they brought Mastodon with em, they ****in blew me away.

EDIT: Jesus Christ, I just realized how much I love Bruce's vocals on FtGGoG, the intro/outro especially.

[HahahitnRun]

how do they chose the support band? Is it the bands, the labels or someone elses choice?

[Quiksilver26]

Actually that's a good point, i've got no idea, lol. Probably should've thought of that before I badmouth them for having bad taste in bands :lol:

I actually remember hearing something a while back about bringing bands along that will bring out the younger fans maybe, completely forget who said it though.

[Lord Abortion]

Bruce's son has an awful taste in music, maybe he had some influence...

[MrConeman]

:lol: has anyone played the new ALMOLAD game on the Maiden site? it's actually really fun :p
Damn you I was coming here to post that :lol:
It's extremely awesome, I was playing it for a good long time earlier, plus you get previews of the AMOLAD songs.

[HahahitnRun]

When me and my friends ordered our maiden tickets we were all pretty excited. Then out of curiosity we checked to see who would be opening for them and were kind of dissapointed to see that it was going to be Bullet For My Vallentine.

I guess that equals more time to check out merchandise section

[crag]

If it wasn't for all these crappy support bands i wouldn't have anyone to go see Maiden with so i'm glad they chose them to support them :) Plus i might be able to do some converting while i'm at it.

[victim of changes]

thats a shame, i havnt heard anything from bullet for my valentine, nor will i bother. Me and my friends r there to see maiden, i dont understand how younger kids like myself cant appreciate great musicians, such as the ones in Iron Maiden.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, having the little faggy kids who are there for bullet for my vagina and Trivium at the show will really piss me off.

[JamJar]

It disgusted me when I read the Kerrang review for AMOLAD on the Maiden website and it said "for fans of: Judas Priest, Trivium"

[6stringed]

pfft wtf?

[Thor]

It disgusted me when I read the Kerrang review for AMOLAD on the Maiden website and it said "for fans of: Judas Priest, Trivium"
...this is one of the many reasons why metal magazines suck. They really don't know much about the genre at all.

[hellrider]

well i like judas priest so i should like a matter of life and death which should hopefully be here soon :)

[6stringed]

well yeah I like Judas Priest to
but, Trivium hmm

[hellrider]

indeed trivium what i like to see if it ever happend would be


iron maiden, judas priest and motorhead now that would be a show

[Quiksilver26]

I'm pretty sure Maiden and Priest did some touring together in the 80s... Which actually pisses me off now for being like 3 at the time =\

EDIT: just read this on the R&M little news thing at the top..

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, MAIDEN recorded four B-sides during the sessions for their new album, "A Matter of Life and Death" — to be used on an upcoming single, currently expected to be "Different Worlds". The four extra songs that were allegedly recorded are as follows:

ZZ TOP – "Tush"

THIN LIZZY – "Angel of Death"

DEEP PURPLE – "Space Truckin'"

FOCUS – "Hocus Pocus"

There has been no official word yet on where these cover versions will end up or whether all of them will be released at all.

Thanks to Blabbermouth.net for teh info.

I'd really love to hear some of those

[lionelhutz88]

Space Truckin and Hocus Pocus should be awesome. I wonder if Bruce will yodel like in Hocus Pocus.

[Quiksilver26]

:lol: that'd be something to hear, i think he could pull it off rather well

[PAJJ]

that's cool, but that rumor of the great gig in the sky being a cover looks even less true now :(

[Riva]

I'd rather hear Space Truckin' than Bruce doing Claire Torrey's vocals in GGITS

[Surtr]

I'd love to hear Hocus Pocus. That'd be ace.

[-The Frank]

I'm pretty sure Maiden and Priest did some touring together in the 80s... Which actually pisses me off now for being like 3 at the time =\


Halford was maidens supporting act durring the Brave New World Tour.

[Meatplow]

Listening to the Prisoner, such an awesome cheesy rocker.

[blackthorne]

man i just got the new album and it bloody rules!! favourite songs are OOTS and DW

[Josh]

right, first time i've been on in ages, and here's my thoughts on the new album:
i like it, but for me it just doesn't live up to DoD, as i'm not a fan of the guitar and bass intro style of song that seems to dominate the album. however, Different World, These Colours Don't Run and The Longest Day i like a lot. :)

still no internet at home, so i don't have a clue when i'm going to be posting regularly again. later :wave:

[-The Frank]

right, first time i've been on in ages, and here's my thoughts on the new album:
i like it, but for me it just doesn't live up to DoD, as i'm not a fan of the guitar and bass intro style of song that seems to dominate the album. however, Different World, These Colours Don't Run and The Longest Day i like a lot. :)

still no internet at home, so i don't have a clue when i'm going to be posting regularly again. later :wave:

Thats what i was worried about. So far from the songs ive heard (TRoBB,DW) its a lot less happy toned then Dod was. ANd that was what i loved about Dod. It doesnt seem like there is going to be another rainmaker on AMOLAD, but i havent actually listened to the album yet :p so my thoughts could just be supid.


EDIT: my post doesnt make sense :(

[Thor]

Listening to the Prisoner, such an awesome cheesy rocker.
"Not a prisoner...I'm a free man!" :thumb: \m/

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, well. Happy toned isn't what I wanted, and I got what I wanted, which was a mature album.
Maiden could have released thirty albums of happy "I'm going to war and kicking some arse" albums, and I guess that would have been cool, but here they actually released some mature lyrical material, and a more worldweary tone, which is much better for me.

[crag]

Yeah, well. Happy toned isn't what I wanted, and I got what I wanted, which was a mature album.
Maiden could have released thirty albums of happy "I'm going to war and kicking some arse" albums, and I guess that would have been cool, but here they actually released some mature lyrical material, and a more worldweary tone, which is much better for me.
Agreed, the lyrics in this album are a lot more thought out IMO, the choruses especially ie. They don't just repeat the title of the song :p

[-The Frank]

So i just got an email from amazon saying AMOLAD wont get here till Sept 15 :(:(

[loathed]

I might want to try to get into Maiden...what is their most melodic album/song? I think i'll start from there considering i like melodic stuff

[PAJJ]

all they're stuff i pretty melodic, so picking a starting place isn't that easy, i'd probably go for Number of the Beast, Piece of mind, Powerslave, Seventh Son...., or the new one A Matter of Life and Death, which is probably my fav.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I might want to try to get into Maiden...what is their most melodic album/song? I think i'll start from there considering i like melodic stuff
for songs start with a couple of the classics:

The Trooper
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills
Aces High

[dfcslings]

Brighter than a thousand suns OWNS.

[JamJar]

for songs start with a couple of the classics:

The Trooper
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Run To The Hills
Aces High

Definitely. Then work on to their classic era albums such as Powerslave or Piece Of Mind.

Brighter than a thousand suns OWNS.

Yes it does. I love that 7/4 groove so much.

[loathed]

umm, alright thanks...ill look into it

[the_uber_penguin]

This time last year we were all excited over Nicko letting slip that AMOLAD would be a concept album, and while it all seems to revolve around the concept of the relationship between religion and war, is there a deeper "story" to the album, that we can read into it?

Maybe.

Different World - Main character is feeling lost and without direction in his life: Don't want to be here, somewhere I'd rather be. But when I get there I might find it's not for me. Don't know what I want or where I want to be. I'm feeling more confused the more the days go by.

These Colours Don't Run - So he joins the army: For the passion, for the glory, for the memories, for the money. You're a soldier for your country what's the difference, all the same? Far away from the land of our birth, we fly a flag in some foreign earth. We sailed away like our fathers before. These colours don't run from cold bloody war.

Brighter Than A Thousand Suns - Now commited to the army, the main character is starting to see the true side of war. His side is successful, but he's starting to see how much effect it's having on the civilian landscape he's in.

The Pilgrim - Main character wants to escape the army, but there is no way out, except death. However, he is concerned, with all the atrocities he's witnessed in the name of war, that he may be judged to Hell.

The Longest Day - The tedium of war starts to set in...it gets very boring on the battlefield, as killing and watching your friends get killed becomes an accepted part of life. This all creates an ominous tension which makes time pass even more slowly.

Out Of The Shadows - The main character finally succumbs to death. Eyes are closed and death is calling, reaching out its hand.

The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg - From beyond the grave guilt now starts to set in regarding his conduct during the time in the army. He feels that there is no justification for killing anybody. Not even during war. Also, he may have witnessed the deaths of many civilians and not stopped it when he could have.

For The Greater Good Of God - Main character asks himself: "If god says 'Thou shalt not kill', why are so many wars fought in his name. Now in Heaven (or maybe Hell), he has the chance to ask a warmongering 'priest'. Possibly ones who are still alive, and he can visit them from the afterlife. Maybe even the one who started the war our hero got caught up in the first place.

Lord Of Light - Not satisfied with their answers, he gives his own ideas on why man shouldn't kill man, especially not in the name of religion.

The Legacy - Warmongering priests are now on their deathbed, contemplating the legacy they left behind...



Hmm...not watertight. There's plenty of room for interpretation in the words, although I think that one pretty much matches up.

[Lord Abortion]

I think it's more of a loose concept about War and wars fought in the name of religion.

[JamJar]

It's definitely not a tight concept as it's been said that it's not and when you watch the DVD which comes with the deluxe edition, it's obvious that it's not. However there is definitely a running theme of war and religion

[PAJJ]

it has an overly theme yeah, conept album no, me thinks their plans changed, still might be wrong, and i don't care excellent album, wouldn't change it at all

[the_uber_penguin]

I should point out, I enjoy trying to read some sort of a story into album...even if its just for fun.

[-The Frank]

^
And you did a good job of it.

I actually agree with PAJJ, they probably started wrinting the album out as a concept then then something changed their minds and they stopped writing it that way.

[hellrider]

YAY it finally has came listening to it now sounds pretty good

[Lord Abortion]

I now own a real copy of AMOLAD.

The art is pretty cool, and I like the descriptions in the back.

[hellrider]

well i've listend to it and i feel it's too long to enjoy but maybe after a couple more of listens should change my mind.

[crag]

well i've listend to it and i feel it's too long to enjoy but maybe after a couple more of listens should change my mind.
Yes keep listening, i've found that the more you listen to this album the more you get into it :)

[JamJar]

Yes keep listening, i've found that the more you listen to this album the more you get into it :)

Definitely. Once you get into it, you won't find a way out. It has totally consumed me and I've barely listened to much else recently.

[the_uber_penguin]

Wow.

I feel special.

http://www.benjaminbreeg.co.uk/

Very interesting read.

(It's a fake...oh well. It's still an interesting read. http://www.benjaminbreeg.com is probably closer to the truth, suggesting that, since Eddie is a zombie/undead, he must have lived at some point. His original name was Benjamin Breeg.)

[Quiksilver26]

That was a cool read, although I didn't really go through the first link too well. From what I read, the dude writing that sounds a bit off his mind :lol:.

[Deth]

Listening to AMOLAD for the first time now. First 7 tracks were all extremely good, and FTGGOG might be the best yet.

I also got a bitching shirt, which I'll get pics of tomorrow.

[Wannabebassplayer]

I so need to get the new album. Iron Maiden were my first musical love lol.

[Deth]

Omg That Album Was Amazing. I Wish There Was A Baby To Punch Right Now.

**** YOU CAPS FILTER

[chorbalan]

When does it come out in Canada same time as US?

[Deth]

It'll be out now, yeah.

[pep]

When does it come out in Canada same time as US?


Today

[the_uber_penguin]

Is it just me, or is The Longest Day really growing on eveyone else too?

I think it's fast becoming my favourite on AMOLAD.

[JamJar]

It's growing on me a lto but my two favourites are definitely BTATS and The Legacy. Another thing about this album though is that it is one of the only Maiden albums truly without any filler.

[Happy]

Hey did anyone else know that Bruce flew a plane to Lebanon and picked up UK civillians and brought them home?

[the_uber_penguin]

Yeah, I did know that.

He [Bruce] works for my brother's bassist's dad's company...

That doesn't mean I can ever meet him, though.

[Lord Abortion]

The longest day is my favourite on AMOLAD, it's really urgent and frantic

[Liquid Fantasy]

I freaking love Brighter than a thousand suns and i like that Maiden didn't really change their style on this album.

[Quiksilver26]

For The Greater Good of God and The Longest Day are my 2 new favourite songs. Can't ****in wait to see them play them :D

[JamJar]

In a way, I hope that they do play the entire album in their set because all fo the songs are so good. But in another way, I want a set with only 4-5 from the new album because it's my first time seeing them and I want to see all of the classics.

[pate]

My favorites are BTATS, FTGGOG, and The Longest Day.

[Luc2142]

I haven't listened to a whole lot of the new Maiden yet, but I liked Different World alot.

[victim of changes]

Bought it yesterday, this album is amazing it leaves me speechless at the moment so ill leave at that.

[Joe]

Just bought it. I really like Different World, and now I'm on to These Colours Don't Run. I've heard tons of great reviews about this album. I really liked Reincarnation.

[Surtr]

Still lovin' this album. I usually play it while I'm playin' COD2.

[Deth]

My favorites are BTATS, FTGGOG, and The Longest Day.
h5

Add the Legacy in there and that's my list.

After listening to it twice I was singing along to all the choruses. It's so good.

[Lord Abortion]

I haven't listened to it for a day.

Weird...Slayer's live album kind of broke my mind.

[Deth]

It didn't even register that it was you Ollie with the Slayer icon.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, I have a slight Slayer addiction right now.

[Cobra]

Dayum this album kicks ***. Great Job Iron Maiden.

The Pilgrim is really growing on me now. Time to listen to it again........

[pate]

The Pilgrim and the Legacy were the only ones I didn't love right away, but they grew on me quite a bit.

[Rainmaker]

i love the whole album, went up to wales last week, twice in fact, and listened to it solidly the whole way there and back, and i didnt get tired of it. amazing album.

[-The Frank]

-the frank still has 10 days before he gets to listen to the album...

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Give in and download a couple of tracks to whet your appetite :p

[-The Frank]

AOL.com is streaming the whole album......
I've waited this long, i guess i could wait a few more days......

[crag]

The Pilgrim and the Legacy were the only ones I didn't love right away, but they grew on me quite a bit.
This was the same with me, i love both songs now :)


on another little note i have a favour to ask of you bassists :)
I would like to know of some Maiden songs that are of a medium to easy sort of difficulty for example like DWYBO, Burning Ambition and Heaven Can Wait. I'm doing bass in my music classes now and need some songs to learn:)

[132WalrusesInMexico]

Oh my goodness, everything I've heard about the new album = true. It's amazing.

[Luc2142]

I have Iron Maiden, The Number Of The Beast, and A Matter of Life And Death.

AMOLAD is their best imo.

Any other album reccomendations?

I've heard Powerslave was good.

[chorbalan]

Powerslave is considered one of their best ^^
Finally got a copy yesterday, and it is amazingly good. The only bad part is I haven't heard all the songs yet. Everytime I try to sit down and listen to music something comes up, so I am hoping no one comes wanting something from me right now because i will cut them. The Pilgrim is a little boring at start but it becomes pretty catchy and picks up speed. I love every single song I've heard so far with no exceptions.

[pate]

Powerslave is highly overrated. Luc, you need to get Seventh Son.

[TojesDolan]

Get Killers And Piece of Mind.

That should help, variety-wise.

And maybe Iron Maiden for culture references.

[hellrider]

i agree with you pate i thought powerslave was overatted any who


now that ive listend to amolad its starting to grow on me even thought the length its a little annoying

[TojesDolan]

The thing about Powerslave is that it's a very, very balanced album.

[pate]

Balanced as in half great, half crappy?

[Luc2142]

Get Killers And Piece of Mind.

That should help, variety-wise.

And maybe Iron Maiden for culture references.

I already have Iron Maiden.

I didn't care to much for Piece of Mind though. Except for The Trooper, I LOVE that song.

[132WalrusesInMexico]

The Trooper is an awesome song, but my favorite song from Piece Of Mind is Where Eagles Dare. That is such an amazing song.

[Lord Abortion]

Still life>>>all.

[Luc2142]

Still life>>>all.

True, but we're talking about Iron Maiden not Opeth.

[wrathchild88]

True, but we're talking about Iron Maiden not Opeth.
What?

It's a track on Piece of Mind. And a great one as well.

[Luc2142]

What?

It's a track on Piece of Mind. And a great one as well.

Ohhhh. My bad.

[Hot Darn!]

Peice of Mind is probably my least listened to album.
I think Somewhere in Time is really underrated. I love that album.

I haven't gotten the new album yet, can't wait to get it though.

[Quiksilver26]

Die With Your Boots on. all you need from Piece of Mind :p I just love that song a lot.

Anyway my actual copy of AMOLAD should be arriving tomorrow, so i'm excited for that :D

[Surtr]

Piece of Mind is an insane album. And your right, Somewhere In Time is awesome too. Those are two of my favorite albums probably.

[Luc2142]

Am I the only one who doesn't care for Piece of Mind that much?

[Surtr]

Am I the only one who doesn't care for Piece of Mind that much?
Yes. :p

[Lord Abortion]

Yes, I believe so, it's my favourite Maiden album.

[Luc2142]

Of course, as with alot of music I got when I first got into metal, I wasn't that into Maiden. Now, I love them, so I think I'll check it out again.

The exact same thing happened with Cannibal Corpse, Emperor, Amon Amarth, and some others.

I didn't like them when I was a metal virgin, now that I'm seasoned I love those bands. Well, I don't love CC, but I don't hate them like I used to and I enjoy them.

[the_uber_penguin]

It's really wierd for me: as much as Iron Maiden are easily my favourite band (and have been for the past 4 years or so) I'm not really a metal-head. I listen to the occasional bit of SOAD or Metallica but I tend to find that all metal bands since 1990 aren't worth the CD they're recorded on.

I guess the pattern figures: Greenday were my favourite band for a long time (and still are my second favourite) but I'm not really that much into other punk/pop-punk...

Third favourite band is Eminem...not really into any other rap...

You see the pattern?
I don't know anyone else who's like that.

[Pablo Sanchezz]

You see the pattern?
I don't know anyone else who's like that.

Kelly Clarkson and Evanescence are really the non-metal stuff I listen to.
Mostly death lately too.
...KElly <3

anyway, A Matter of Life and Death is the best Maiden album to date. "These Colors Don't Run" is amazzzzzzing.

NP Evanescence - "Whisper"

[loathed]

anyway, A Matter of Life and Death is the best Maiden album to date. "These Colors Don't Run" is amazzzzzzing.

the melodic intro and outro...:)

[pate]

Great song, even better album. :)

[-The Frank]

Powerslave is highly overrated. Luc, you need to get Seventh Son.


I wouldnt say that, powerslave is a great album from start to finish. There is absoltely no filler (unless you count los'fer words filler). Its a great album for anyone who hasnt listened to that much maiden. Id reccomend it more the SSoaSS for people who are new to the irons.

[rik]

I personally find 'These colours don't run' to be one of the worst on the album, though it's still good.


I'm finding myself absolutely loving 'Different World' which is weird as I initially found it pretty mediocre.

[crag]

I would agree that Powerslave has no filler tracks but i still find it to be highly overrated for some reason.

After nearly 2 weeks of listening to AMOLAD i still can't put it down, it is really the only thing i want to listen to now. I'm very tempted to say it is my favourite album.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I find Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son to be stronger overall than Powerslave. Sure, it doesn't have any tracks quite as great as Aces High or Rime Of The Ancient Mariner, but it's far more consistent in my eyes.

[PAJJ]

i think SSoaSS > Powerslave
i'd say infinate dreams, and the clairvoyant are just as strong as the best songs on PS, and the song quality is consistantly better.

[jversluis88]

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is a very underrated and not widely recognized album of Maiden's. I'd say it's one of their best along with Piece of Mind, as well as The Number of the Beast.

As far as their new stuff goes, Blaze Bayley was a disgrace to the band. Bottom line is, I don't think Maiden will ever be able to put out as powerful an album as they have in the past, they're getting old, and while any new material will most definitely be appealing to us, the Maiden fans, they're not likely to recruit new fans with new releases.

[pate]

I wouldnt say that, powerslave is a great album from start to finish. There is absoltely no filler (unless you count los'fer words filler).

I consider everything but Aces High, 2 Minutes To Midnight, Powerslave, and Rime of the Ancient Mariner filler.

[MrConeman]

You see the pattern?
I don't know anyone else who's like that.
I'm very much like this. I'll listen to my favourite or what I consider the best artist from each genre, and I never pigeon hole myself into being nothing but a metal head, or a rock fan, or classical, or blues, or punk, or funk or whatever.

There's far to much good music out there to listen to only one single genre.

[crag]

I don't think Maiden will ever be able to put out as powerful an album as they have in the past.
AMOLAD, BNW and X-Factor are perfect examples of why this statement is false.

[Lord Abortion]

AMOLAD, BNW and X-Factor are perfect examples of why this statement is false.
Very much so, those albums make up my Top 5 Maiden albums along with SSOASS and POM

[Quiksilver26]

It might just be because it's new and I haven't listened to it as much as all the other albums, but AMOLAD is so far the only one to still give me goosebumps while listening to some of the songs. FtGGoG ftw.

[MrConeman]

After a tonne of listens (by now) It's definatly one of my favourite Maiden albums, it's just...bloody well written!

There are certain songs off of Brave New World, Dance of Death, and now A Matter of Life and Death that beat ALOT of their glory day's 80's stuff, they probably will never surpass that era, but they definatly have moments on the new albums that dominate the older ones.

The song writing is so much more complex. I'm glad most others share my liking for this album

Favourite songs:
These Colors Don't Run. (Steve/Adriann/Bruce dominate lyricly on this I think)
Different World (Adriann knows how to write a solo)
The Legacy (wonderfull classical intro from Janick)
Greater Good of God (amazing solo transitions)

I really do love every track on this album, but those are my stand outs, for now. I absolutely cannot wait to see them in December! *explodes*

[HahahitnRun]

Which new songs do you thing they will play live on this tour? I have a feeling a Different World and The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg are almost definite choices, not sure about anything else....maybe These Colours Don't Run or The Pilgrim would be pretty sweet.

[(*The Noonward Race*)]

I hear iron Maiden before.

[crag]

Which new songs do you thing they will play live on this tour? I have a feeling a Different World and The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg are almost definite choices, not sure about anything else....maybe These Colours Don't Run or The Pilgrim would be pretty sweet.
Apparently they're playing the whole album plus a few classics.

[-The Frank]

This is how it is:

ALL of AMOLAD

encore:
HBTN
NoTB
RTTH

I was thinking the other day that 'edge of darkness' could fit pretty well with the setlist.

[jversluis88]

AMOLAD, BNW and X-Factor are perfect examples of why this statement is false.

Their new stuff is good, but I still don't believe they can cap what they've already done. And please don't even mention X-Factor, is was garbage.

[Lord Abortion]

Their new stuff is good, but I still don't believe they can cap what they've already done. And please don't even mention X-Factor, is was garbage.
You're a ****ing retard.

[-The Frank]

^
123

[MrConeman]

This is how it is:

ALL of AMOLAD

encore:
HBTN
NoTB
RTTH

I was thinking the other day that 'edge of darkness' could fit pretty well with the setlist.
For serious??
As much as I love AMOLAD and the post encore songs, I dont think I'd be happy with that as a setlist...I'd rather hear a few from AMOLAD a few from DoD a few from BTW, and a bunch of classics. :upset:

[Meatplow]

I am listening to Invaders right now, Number of The Beast is such a cool album.

:D

I am bored anyone wanna msn and talk crap?

[-The Frank]

For serious??
As much as I love AMOLAD and the post encore songs, I dont think I'd be happy with that as a setlist...I'd rather hear a few from AMOLAD a few from DoD a few from BTW, and a bunch of classics. :upset:

I was just guessing :p

Of course they are going to play a few other songs in there to.

[Lord Abortion]

I would love to see.(for the older tracks, what I think we WILL see for the new ones)

Different world (you can tell they'll open with this)
These Colours Don't run
Still Life
Killers
Where Eagles Dare
Longest Day
Fortunes of War
The Aftermath
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
Strange World
For the Greater Good of God
Hallowed be thy name
Iron Maiden
..........................
The Legacy
The Edge of Darkness
The Trooper

[PAJJ]

it'll be my 5th&6th maiden gigs in December, i couldn't be more excited by the prospect of them playing the whole album, i'd be unhappy if any of the songs were dropped, and it'd just be so immense.

[Meatplow]

np 22 Acacia Avenue

[MrConeman]

This is my first Maiden gig, I'm hoping to hear more of the stuff I grew up with really. Still though, they play Ireland on every tour they do, so I'm likely to see them a few more times anyway :)

np: For The Greater Good of God.
What a most excellent song.
EDIT: I've just realised the bit when Bruce is singing "For the Greater Good of God!" it sounds a little like during Seventh Son, when he's singing that chorus.

[Monstar1790]

I consider everything but Aces High, 2 Minutes To Midnight, Powerslave, and Rime of the Ancient Mariner filler.

Really? I've always loved Back in the Village, Flash of the Blade, and Losfer Words, especially the guitar work on them. The Duellists is probably the weak spot of Powerslave for me, though.

AMOLAD is pure brilliance. I'm not sure whether or not to say it's better than some of the "classic" albums yet, but it's easily the best thing they've put out since Seventh Son, at least. Keep in mind, I was never a fan of The X Factor (asides from Sign of the Cross and Man on the Edge).

[HahahitnRun]

I'm hoping they change their setlist in comparison to Death On The Raod (Besides obviously adding songs from AMOLD and taking out most DoD songs), would prefer The Wickerman, Ghost Of Navigator or even Blood Brothers over Brave New World and Lord Of Flies is really replaceable. Would be kinda dissapointed if they don't play 2 Minutes to Midnight.

[132WalrusesInMexico]

I heard a rumor that they're rebuilding thier Powerslave set for a tour in 2008. Can anyone confirm this for me?

[south_of_heaven 11]

This is how it is:

ALL of AMOLAD

encore:
HBTN
NoTB
RTTH

I was thinking the other day that 'edge of darkness' could fit pretty well with the setlist.


PASCHENDALE??? :confused: :confused: :confused:


Maiden should just tour by themselves so they can play more songs, cause I've got too many that I want to see live.

[crag]

I heard a rumor that they're rebuilding thier Powerslave set for a tour in 2008. Can anyone confirm this for me?
I heard this rumour too. Apparently it's for part 2 of their history DVD. The tour will consist of songs from Powerslave, SiT, SSOASS and NPFTD with the Powerslave stage :)

[Burning Organ]

I have a feeling Jan will be leaving the band; he recently moved back to the North East of England to give his kids a decent school...he's still only 45 minutes from London by plane but I get the impression he's winding down.

Hello BTW! :chug:

[Lord Abortion]

I have a feeling Jan will be leaving the band; he recently moved back to the North East of England to give his kids a decent school...he's still only 45 minutes from London by plane but I get the impression he's winding down.

Hello BTW! :chug:
Dave Lives in Hawaii and Nicko lives in Florida, idiot.

[MrConeman]

Dave Lives in Hawaii and Nicko lives in Florida, idiot.
rofl. A little harsh, but rofl none the less.
That's exactly what I thought as I read that too.

[Lord Abortion]

I apologise, but he could at least check his facts.

[metallicaman8]

Tomorrow I'm going into town and I only have enough money for one CD. I've been wanting to get Maiden's new album, but I've also been wanting to pick up a Children Of Bodom album. Is Maiden's new album truly as great as the hype proclaims it to be? 'Cause I'm not really sure what to buy.

[Lord Abortion]

Yes it is, it's magnificent.

[MrConeman]

Tomorrow I'm going into town and I only have enough money for one CD. I've been wanting to get Maiden's new album, but I've also been wanting to pick up a Children Of Bodom album. Is Maiden's new album truly as great as the hype proclaims it to be? 'Cause I'm not really sure what to buy.
I'm extremely biased in answering this because as far as I'm concerned CoB can crawl back under whatever rock they came from and die. And I love Maiden.

Whilst trying to be as un-biased as possible, The new Maiden album, really does deserve all of its hype, its a fantastically written album, the only problem I find with it is it's production (which surprised me, because the last two albums sounded amazing) but even still, it works, alot of the songs sound cool when raw like that, so in a word, yes. Buy it.

[Deth]

Dave Lives in Hawaii and Nicko lives in Florida, idiot.
Congrats, you've probably gotten someone with a legitimate interest in Maiden and the ability to put together a sentence and bring up an original point to leave the boards because of the superiority of the regs.

[Lord Abortion]

I would give it 9.99/10, the only slight downside is Bruce's vocals aren't high enough in the mix.

Congrats, you've probably gotten someone with a legitimate interest in Maiden and the ability to put together a sentence and bring up an original point to leave the boards because of the superiority of the regs.
*shrugs*

[metallicaman8]

I'm extremely biased in answering this because as far as I'm concerned CoB can crawl back under whatever rock they came from and die. And I love Maiden.

Whilst trying to be as un-biased as possible, The new Maiden album, really does deserve all of its hype, its a fantastically written album, the only problem I find with it is it's production (which surprised me, because the last two albums sounded amazing) but even still, it works, alot of the songs sound cool when raw like that, so in a word, yes. Buy it.

Sounds good. I'll probably go with Maiden then. Just curious, what album does it sound most likie out of their earlier works. If it sounds anything like Powerslave I'm definitely going to get it. Powerslave is one of my all-time favourite albums.

[Lord Abortion]

It's been described as a cross between Seventh son, X-Factor and Brave New World, but it has so many individual touches that make it something unlike Maiden have ever done before.

[Monstar1790]

the only problem I find with it is it's production (which surprised me, because the last two albums sounded amazing) but even still, it works, alot of the songs sound cool when raw like that, so in a word, yes. Buy it.

I love the production on AMOLAD. It's not "mushy" and the drums aren't too loud, like Brave New World and Dance of Death. With the choice to skip mastering, I think Kevin and Steve found something that works extremely well.

[MrConeman]

The drums definatly sound better on AMOLAD, I give it that. But the lead guitars dont cut through the mix quite aswell as on BNW or DoD I dont think, and I also agree that Bruce is a touch too loo in the mix. All in all though the album still has a good production level and pretty cool sound, but its the amazing songs that make this album, as always :)

[HahahitnRun]

Tomorrow I'm going into town and I only have enough money for one CD. I've been wanting to get Maiden's new album, but I've also been wanting to pick up a Children Of Bodom album. Is Maiden's new album truly as great as the hype proclaims it to be? 'Cause I'm not really sure what to buy.

To be honest, it really depends on what you're looking for and what CoB album you want to pick up. If you're okay with more epic tracks, that take a few listens to fully appreciate before you get hooked on them, then go with the new maiden, but if you want something more fast-paced that is packed with tons of melodies, then go for early Bodom (haven't listened to their more recent albums).

It's all on you :thumb:

[-The Frank]

Congrats, you've probably gotten someone with a legitimate interest in Maiden and the ability to put together a sentence and bring up an original point to leave the boards because of the superiority of the regs.

Thats exactly what i was thinking :lol:

[loathed]

What songs do you think are going to be played live off a matter of life and death?

[-The Frank]

The whole album is

[JamJar]

Has it actually been confirmed that they're playing the whole album though? Because I don't want them to play the entire album at my first Maiden gig. :(

[Lord Abortion]

It hasn't been confirmed at all, it's naught but rumour and speculation.

[jversluis88]

You're a ****ing retard.

Not nice, dude. May I remind you that these are just my opinions. I'm not telling you that X-Factor (for example, as before) is a poorly made album, it's just my opinion that it sounds tired and lacks the energy of previous and eventually later (DOD, AMOLAD) albums.

However, if you enjoy some of the Maiden albums that I don't so much, it doesn't really matter. I think we can all agree that they're over all an incredible band, which defined their own style, and stand as the must-listen-to of NWOBHM.

[Quiksilver26]

eh, I'd consider them to be the must-listen-to of metal :)

[Lord Abortion]

Not nice, dude. May I remind you that these are just my opinions. I'm not telling you that X-Factor (for example, as before) is a poorly made album, it's just my opinion that it sounds tired and lacks the energy of previous and eventually later (DOD, AMOLAD) albums.

However, if you enjoy some of the Maiden albums that I don't so much, it doesn't really matter. I think we can all agree that they're over all an incredible band, which defined their own style, and stand as the must-listen-to of NWOBHM.
1. Please don't take the internet too seriously.
2. The X-Factor marked a point in the Band's career where alot of bad things were happening to the band and Steve in particular, the dark tone and lack of energy you percieve is a very good thing to me, it's much more introverted, sparked by that magnificent vocal performance from Blaze, it's easily a far, far better album than the previous 2. Which really do sound tired, Bruce doesn't sound brilliant, and the arrival of Blaze on the X-Factor gives the band a much-needed kick up the arse from the frankly poor-quality albums by the standards of Maiden that are No Prayer and Fear of the Dark.
3. Brave New world and AMOLAD are magnificent albums, true, although DOD is a little lacking in a new direction and inginuity, apart from Paschendale, Journeyman, and The title track, it is a little difficult to see anything other than admittedly great, Maiden.
4. Maiden have been the best band on the face of the earth for the past 25+ years.

[Quiksilver26]

I'd be willing to bet that they were a better band than 98% of everyone else before they were even formed :p. Born even :amaze:

[Thunder Fingers]

Rallah!

Lord Abortion... so ok, your probaly king of this thread now, but be nice!

A Fact:
The X Factor is my Favorite Maiden album, t sounds full, every instrument is plenty loud enough, and Steves playing is great! So is his tone. and the album have very much energy, but it is darker than most other maiden stuff, wich make it sound "less Energetic"..

Thank you.

[Lord Abortion]

Rallah!

Lord Abortion... so ok, your probaly king of this thread now, but be nice!

A Fact:
The X Factor is my Favorite Maiden album, t sounds full, every instrument is plenty loud enough, and Steves playing is great! So is his tone. and the album have very much energy, but it is darker than most other maiden stuff, wich make it sound "less Energetic"..

Thank you.
Huzzah!

The Norseman Cometh!

Yeah, I guess I am, Ash, Gur and you have all abandoned me, even Josh isn't posting much any more.

*is all alone*

[Thunder Fingers]

im still the vice-king of this thread... the ever mighty king is sadly gone, but his place is still among us...

Hail the mighty Frail!


yeah, ok, ill quit now...

[the_uber_penguin]

I heard a rumor that they're rebuilding thier Powerslave set for a tour in 2008. Can anyone confirm this for me?
I think there's an interview somewhere with Bruce on Maidenfans.com. I'm just checking. In the meantime, read this: it's funny:

http://www.maidenfans.com/index.php?ACT=module&name=rwarticles&show=99

EDIT: Hmm...I found a reference to it here: http://www.maidenfans.com/index.php?ACT=module&name=rwnews&area=article&nid=2172&hl=2008%20tour

[Lord Abortion]

Both very interesting, my thanks to ye.

Reppage++

[the_uber_penguin]

I'd be willing to bet that they were a better band than 98% of everyone else before they were even formed :p. Born even :amaze:

I'll take that bet:

London Symphony Orchestra?

[Quiksilver26]

Well now you see... I said I'd be willing to bet.. I changed my mind :p

[pate]

Huzzah!

The Norseman Cometh!

Yeah, I guess I am, Ash, Gur and you have all abandoned me, even Josh isn't posting much any more.

*is all alone*

I'll go into battle with you, Ollie.

[-The Frank]

So i was listening to BoH today and when they played prowler it really sounded like Paul dianno was introducing the song :confused:

But i am guessing its just harris?
Can anyone confirm?

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, That's Steve doing it I think.

[-The Frank]

Its just odd hearing Steve introduce a song.

Anyway, i came this close (l l) to caveing in and listening to the album steam on AOL.com, but i preservered (sp?) I think im about to crack though
Just got to keep thinking - just a few more days, just a few more days....-

[rik]

So apparently Nicko uses his gong in two tracks on AMOLOD. I haven't been listening out for it, anyone know the two tracks he uses it on?

[crag]

So apparently Nicko uses his gong in two tracks on AMOLOD. I haven't been listening out for it, anyone know the two tracks he uses it on?
I definately remember hearing a gong somewhere. I think it was on FTGGOG but i'm not certain.

[Luc214]

I'm extremely biased in answering this because as far as I'm concerned CoB can crawl back under whatever rock they came from and die. And I love Maiden.

Whilst trying to be as un-biased as possible, The new Maiden album, really does deserve all of its hype, its a fantastically written album, the only problem I find with it is it's production (which surprised me, because the last two albums sounded amazing) but even still, it works, alot of the songs sound cool when raw like that, so in a word, yes. Buy it.

What's wrong with the production? It isn't thick, but Maiden's sound shouldn't be thick.

EDIT:

I'm thinking of buying the album, is it worth it to get the bonus DVD edition?

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, probably, it's not like you'll pay much more.

My only problem with the production is that sometimes Bruce's vocals should be higher in the mix.

[Luc214]

I see.

I'm waiting to buy the new Mastodon first, and then I'll see what I feel like doing.

[Quiksilver26]

Blood Mountain is amazing.. but if you like Maiden in the slightest, you'll wanna pick up AMOLAD as soon as you can :thumb:.

[MrConeman]

What's wrong with the production? It isn't thick, but Maiden's sound shouldn't be thick.
The production isn't bad at all. I just prefer the production on Brave New World and Dance of Death, this one is more raw, and that's cool, I just prefer the clarity of those other two. As mentioned Bruce is a bit low in the mix a few times, and some of the lead guitar work doesn't cut through the mix so well. All in all it's still nicely produced.

[Deth]

Not enough memorable guitar solos is my only problem with it, other than the standard repetitive song structure criticism.

LOVE the album though.

[Shattered_Future]

I like the fact that it sounds like Maiden records all their stuff in real time, instead of recording certain instrument tracks at certain times.

I also like how, even in this day where you can get an album to have crystal quality, they don't overproduce it at all.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, it needs to be raw and live, otherwise it wouldn't seem right.

[loathed]

I heard they record AMOLAD straight from the studio or something?

[pate]

As opposed to in the ocean?

[GurS]

Right, so, shocking stuff:


Interview with the three amigos in this month's Total Guitar.

AND I QUOTE:

Reader's question: Have you ever thought about giving Eddie a girlfriend?
H: "No, we never thought about gettin him a girlfriend, like some kind of scantily clad corpse..."
Davey: "He's always been a single guy. Life on the road is what he loves. Come to think of it, maybe he's a bit suspect..."
H: "What, you think he's gay? Eddie's coming out! There's your exclusive, guys!"



:eek:

EDDIE'S GAY!

Didn't see that one coming.

[the_uber_penguin]

What about Charlotte?

Doesn't the From Here To Eternity sleeve show Charlotte crying over a note which says "To Charlotte. Love Eddie", or something along those lines.

I also have the feeling that somewhere in the Live At Donnington version, there's a lyric "Charlotte and Eddie make quite a pair" or something like that.

Eddie isn't as innocent as he seems!

He's BI!

[TojesDolan]

Nah Eddie is like the guy everyone knows that is always rocking but really wants to get a lady, but he can't because he's too hardcore...

<_<
>_>

And when he does he gets a girl that stabbed him in the back and now they are friends...

<_<
>_>

On a related note... Live at Donnington.

[-The Frank]

What about Charlotte?

Doesn't the From Here To Eternity sleeve show Charlotte crying over a note which says "To Charlotte. Love Eddie", or something along those lines.

I also have the feeling that somewhere in the Live At Donnington version, there's a lyric "Charlotte and Eddie make quite a pair" or something like that.

Eddie isn't as innocent as he seems!

He's BI!

I believe you are thinking of the 'twilight zone' cover.

[GurS]

Yeh, it's twilight zone cover.He's also got a buxom lady with her arms around him on the "BYDTTS" cover.

But that was, like, 15 years ago. He may have come to terms with it by now...

[-The Frank]

Also in the 'women in uniform' cover he has his arms around two unsusppecting(sp?) girls.

I cant believe we are actually discussing this :lol:

[Lord Abortion]

Eddie is as straight as I am...which is pretty ****ing straight you know?

[pate]

Eddie is as straight as I am...which is pretty ****ing straight you know?

I always thought that you were.... ;)


Haha Great post to have as my 2,200th.

[Shattered_Future]

I heard they record AMOLAD straight from the studio or something?

That's what I was saying. They recorded it all together, instead of separately.

[loathed]

That's what I was saying. They recorded it all together, instead of separately.

yeah, thats pretty nice...

[PAJJ]

maybe we'll find out the truth about eddie's sexuality in that book about derek riggs' cover art :p

[132WalrusesInMexico]

I bet Eddie was the man. He probably scored chicks everynight.

[Lord Abortion]

I always thought that you were.... ;)


Haha Great post to have as my 2,200th.
I'm glad I almost could have looked sober when I posted that, I checked it about 10 times for spelling mistakes.

Drinking in the daytime ftw.

[-The Frank]

maybe we'll find out the truth about eddie's sexuality in that book about derek riggs' cover art :p

It'd be cool if the book had the alternate FotD cover they didnt use.

[Lord Abortion]

How come I never heard about that one?

23, 6! 6! 6!
THE POSTCOUNT OF THE BEAST!

[-The Frank]

^
the one we have now is Melvyn Grants cover. Originally riggs made one but they seemed to like grants better.

[Quiksilver26]

:eek: do you know of a link to where riggs' covetr could be seen man??

also

Drinking in the daytime ftw.
:chug:

edit: in my crappy half assed search ot find it, i came across this
http://derekriggs.ballconsultinggroup.com/Pages/maiden.dir/05.html
which SHOULD dispell all rumors of eddie's homosexuality :p

[-The Frank]

:eek: do you know of a link to where riggs' covetr could be seen man??

also


:chug:

edit: in my crappy half assed search ot find it, i came across this
http://derekriggs.ballconsultinggroup.com/Pages/maiden.dir/05.html
which SHOULD dispell all rumors of eddie's homosexuality :p


That is the 'women in uniform' cover i was talking about. And about FotD, un-fortunately there is no where we can view the alternate cover which is why it would be cool if he included it in his book.

[crag]

That is the 'women in uniform' cover i was talking about. And about FotD, un-fortunately there is no where we can view the alternate cover which is why it would be cool if he included it in his book.
that's a shame, i would have liked to see it :(

[Quiksilver26]

That is the 'women in uniform' cover i was talking about.

Aye, I thought that's which one it was :)

Haha I also love the one christmas card on his site, the one with Eddie and all the dwarves where he's about to cut snow white's head open :lol:

http://derekriggs.ballconsultinggroup.com/Pages/maiden.dir/61.html

[MrConeman]

EMI press release...

Metal legends IRON MAIDEN'S new album ‘A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH’ has not only been released to enormous critical acclaim across the globe but has also resulted in some of their highest chart placings ever. In addition to their Number One chart debut on the Billboard Pan-European Chart the album has now debuted at no.9 on the Billboard USA Chart on their US-label Sanctuary Records and at no.2 in Canada.

This is the band's first ever US Top 10 entry in their long and illustrious history and a remarkable achievement, this being their 14th studio album. The album is also No.1 in the US Independent Album Chart. It has even crashed in at No.4 in the official album chart in India which is far and away the highest placing any heavy rock act has ever achieved in that country.

Band founder Steve Harris comments; 'We really enjoyed the process of making this record and were delighted with the reaction. It’s very gratifying that our fans all over the world seem to agree by supporting us so strongly. We are now very much looking forward to the forthcoming tour and intend to play live as much of the album as we feel works in the set. This tour will be very different to the last one in terms of the songs we play and we will very much enjoy the challenge of playing this new material live.'

Manager Rod Smallwood adds; 'This is great news for the band, especially – finally - a Top 10 US Billboard entry. During the 80s we had six straight million-plus selling Platinum records and all of these would have been at least Top 10 under Soundscan with three or four probably debuting at No 1. Having said that though we are very pleased to finally make it and this, along with great sales all over the world and number one in Europe, really is a testament to Maiden's and Metal's ever increasing popularity. We very much look forward to starting our World Tour in the States and Canada in early October and if ticket sales are anything to go by it will be quite an event for our fans over there.'

Maiden's Top 10 US debut comes hot on the heels of the band's No.1 album in Europe on Billboard’s pan - European chart with nine No 1 and eighteen Top 5 chart entries in Europe alone. First week sales in the UK were also at their highest since 1990. In just the first week the new album has shipped over a million copies Worldwide and impacted on the charts pretty well everywhere in the World.


Source: www.ironmaiden.com

Thats SO awesome how well this album is doing, well bloody deserved, Steve also seems to have just shed some light on the new setlist, looks to not be all of AMOLAD, but most likely a good chunk of it.

[Quiksilver26]

That's some of the coolest news i've read in a long time man. up the irons \m/
I think the songs from AMOLAD they'll atleast play are Different world (opener), BTaTS, FtGGoG, The Legacy, TCDR, Longest day (hopefully), and TRoBB.

[hard_rocker89]

Iron Maiden ROCKS! One of my favorite bands ever!
This CD hasn't left my CD player since I bought it. Great great album.

By the way- nice chart #'s!!

#1: Germany, Sweden, Italy, Finland, Greece, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Brazil
#2: Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Hungary, Columbia
#3: Chile
#4: UK, Austria, Spain, India
#5: France, Ireland, Arabia
#6: Iceland, Belgium
#7: Holland
#8: Denmark
#9: USA
#10: Mexico
#11: Portugal, Japan
#12: Australia
#15: Hong Kong
#16: New Zealand

[Deth]

That's amazing to me. The fact that opened at about the same spot as Lamb of God, who I am under the impression were about the biggest metal band in the US is incredible to me.

Cheers to a great album and the hundreds of thousands of others who agree!