I would have to say the Bruce era from Piece of Mind to 7th Son of a 7th Son. But the last two albums are just off the charts.

First Bruce Era>Di'Anno Era>Second Bruce Era>Blaze Era.

[QUOTE=mickthemuso]why do u people call the gallop rhythm triplets? triplets are 3 notes of even value that add together to make 1 beat. shakes head.. i would say... the bruce eras. both of them.

Mick[/QUOTE]

I play them as equal-length notes, so I call them triplets. "The Trooper" uses triplets with the last note in each triplet accented, and "Run to the Hills" uses an eigth note followed by two sixteenths for a "gallop rhythm." That's how I tell the difference.

Dickenson era is without a doubt their greatest. it had the most material, the best of their material, and contuines to be wonderful. Di'anno's era was great as well, but i doubt they would be taken where they are today with him. Paul isnt the song writer Bruce is nor has the voice that solitified the band's sound. Blayze had his moments, but they are easily the weakest of the Maiden albums.

**FLASH!!**

has anyone in here read "The Da Vinci Code" yet? its a story about the catholic church's cover up for the truth behind Jesus Christ and the real reason behind the holy grail...if not i suggest it.

what does this have to do with Iron Maiden? well ill tell you!! I was listening to "Montsegur" earlier and noticed the lyrical content in the song realtes to many topics discussed in the book:

1. the templar knights and their true mission
2. catholic church's pope killing to hide the truth
3. secret sociesties ("what secrets they took to their grave" and "to die and be free")
4. the old testament
5. the holy grail's inspiration on the catholics

if anyone has read the book, "Montsegur" makes so much more sense (not that it didnt before). Steve Harris is very well knowledged in this subject matter as i am now aware of, and anyone intrested in the topic should check out the book and re-read the lyrics to "Montsegur" the way Steve wrote the lyrics is simpley breath-taking when you have a good understanding of the topic....-Frail

Montsegur is about the Cathards.

[QUOTE=Photophobic]Montsegur is about the Cathards.[/QUOTE]

yep.



mmm bloodshed

i know what its about, i telling you that if you knew about the history of the templars, the popes evil deeds, and the catholic coverups...the song reveals alot more than i originally thought.

Oh. Ok. Bump.

Iron Maiden rule, they have to claim being one of the best power metal bands of all time. Still goin' strong!

Maiden are power metal?
Maiden are heavy metal. Or, for a more enjoyable answer, find thta thread called "What Genre Is Iron Maiden" and listen to the sound file.

maiden are power metal. power metal is music that is heavily orientated around guitar and guitar solos. You listen to that sound file, and you'll hear that maiden are power metal. what an ***

[QUOTE=FrailandBedazzled1979]**FLASH!!**

has anyone in here read "The Da Vinci Code" yet? its a story about the catholic church's cover up for the truth behind Jesus Christ and the real reason behind the holy grail...if not i suggest it.

what does this have to do with Iron Maiden? well ill tell you!! I was listening to "Montsegur" earlier and noticed the lyrical content in the song realtes to many topics discussed in the book:

1. the templar knights and their true mission
2. catholic church's pope killing to hide the truth
3. secret sociesties ("what secrets they took to their grave" and "to die and be free")
4. the old testament
5. the holy grail's inspiration on the catholics

if anyone has read the book, "Montsegur" makes so much more sense (not that it didnt before). Steve Harris is very well knowledged in this subject matter as i am now aware of, and anyone intrested in the topic should check out the book and re-read the lyrics to "Montsegur" the way Steve wrote the lyrics is simpley breath-taking when you have a good understanding of the topic....-Frail[/QUOTE]


If you got the programme from the DoD tour and look at the montsegur song, It explains what they were trying to get across, it even explains the line:
"The eye in the triangle smiling...." as reference to the roswell cover up.

I have to admit montsegur isn't the greatest song musically, but it has to be the most researched song which makes it a masterpiece.

I defintelty think Maiden are Heavy metal 'cos they started (along with other bands) of the New Wave of British HEAVY Metal.

Ash

[QUOTE=metalmosher666]maiden are power metal. power metal is music that is heavily orientated around guitar and guitar solos. You listen to that sound file, and you'll hear that maiden are power metal. what an ***[/QUOTE]

aww man, I'm sorry newbie, I didn't mean to offend you by having a differing opinion, please forgive me. ***.

[QUOTE=metalmosher666]maiden are power metal. power metal is music that is heavily orientated around guitar and guitar solos. You listen to that sound file, and you'll hear that maiden are power metal. what an ***[/QUOTE]

your the A$$... Iron Maiden are Classic Heavy Metal, also refferd to as "THe New Wave of British Metal".. They are NOT power metal.. you can hear the Difference Beetwen Iron Maiden and Stratovarius, right?

^^Hey, how do I join the Maiden Army?
Is there some bizzarre initiation ceremony?

hummm, well, i dont remember whos the boss for it... well, i was member nr. 2, your signed :p

so there's no ceremony? I'm a little dissapointed I must say

heh... talk to Zeppelin_rules_62.. i think he was the boss :p (well, there is no ceremony.. i think im one of the only remaining members... we need to update it... :p)

You know what page it was on in this thread?

like 4?

i think its between 20 and 30 somewhere...

starts on page 16 :)

Ok, I'm in.




















I gotta say....this sure feels great.

what are your fave songs?? i cant decide cos they are all the best!!

^ flight of icarus rules in my opinion but your right it is hard to choose

3 top maiden songs (albums they are on)
1) Hallowed be thy name (Number of the Beast)
2) Paschendale (Dance Of Death)
3) Out Of The Silent Planet (Brave New World)

anyway in the words of Bruce Dickinson
"I'll tell you what type of metal we play. We play IRON ****ING MAIDEN " (or something like that)

anyway UP THE IRONS

[QUOTE=Tank]3 top maiden songs (albums they are on)
1) Hallowed be thy name (Number of the Beast)
2) Paschendale (Dance Of Death)
3) Out Of The Silent Planet (Brave New World)

anyway in the words of Bruce Dickinson
"I'll tell you what type of metal we play. We play IRON ****ING MAIDEN " (or something like that)

anyway UP THE IRONS[/QUOTE]


That's probably my list, yeah. I really need to get Brave New World. :(

you dont have BNW.... Faints
lol yeah you should get it some underrated gems on it
eg. Nomad

I think that you should classify your favorite songs from songs on each album. I have thirteen favorite songs...one for each album. Here they are in order. Bash if you want rejoice if they rock.

Iron Maiden - Santuary
Killers - Wrathchild
The Number of the Beast - The Prisoner
Piece of Mind - Flight of Icarus
Powerslave - Aces High
Somwhere in Time - Wasted Years
7th Son of a 7th Son - The Evil That Men Do
No Prayer for Dying - Holy Smoke
Fear of the Dark - Fear of the Dark (given)
The X-Factor - Sign of the Cross
Virtual XI - The Clansman (of course)
Brave New World - The Wicker Man
Dance of Death - No More Lies

Oh yes...they do rock.

Iron Maiden - Phantom of the Opera
Killers - Killers
NOTB - Hallowed be they name
Piece of Mind - where eagles dare
Powerslave - 2 minutes to midnight
Somewhere in time - Heaven can wait
7th son of a 7th son - 7th son of a seventh son
No Prayer for the dying - bring your daughter to the slaughter
Fear of the dark - afraid to shoot strangers
(not as familiar with x factor and virtual XI so il skip those:P)
Brave new world - the thin line between love and hate
Dance of Death - Face in the sand.

Up the irons