I think Iron Maiden have what I call "Rolling Stones Syndrome".

Basically, they are around for ages, break every country they go to, have a huge worldwide fan base, and influence bands for years to come, but for some reason the media won't recognize them as a sellable rock band.

Saw them on the DOD tour. Very cool. It's quite strange that Eddie kept getting bigger. He couldn't even fit on the stage by the end of the night! lol

dive bombing is, as someone said, swinging the trem bar about 180 degrees roundto make a well, diving sound with the noise. thinking of it like an extreme string bend, but in the other direction (down the scale not up it). sliding down the strings with a fretting hand is, oddly enough, a slide.

i saw something on scuzz tv news section today.... iron maiden drummer nicko McBAIN in court.... i'm more shocked by scuzz's ignorance than the article

[QUOTE=GurS]dive bombing is, as someone said, swinging the trem bar about 180 degrees roundto make a well, diving sound with the noise.[/QUOTE]

Huh? Naw naw, you push down on the bar for a dive bomb, there's no swinging action involved! :lol:

can anybody send me an iron maiden album on aim or msn ?
or actually just some songs would be fine too

who just got the Wildest Dreams song and solo down....thats right Frail did :) its a fun one, i wanna record it on my recorder now! lol

[QUOTE=The Clansman...secrets]So, this is another What Maiden songs are bad?" situation? Unfair questions...the only bad Maiden song is Tailgunner.[/QUOTE]

how so? Tailgunner was one of the first 3 Maiden songs that got me into the band and i still think a staple in their career, keeping strong after the classic lineup was altered when H left. Excellent song that was titled after a porno movie brurce and steve saw and decided the lyrics should be about air warfare lol. why dont you like it? its a great uplifting Maiden tune that id love to hear live!

No,
best Maiden song is Hallowed be thy name by far,
closest contenders are;
The trooper,
Powerslave,
Iron Maiden,
Dream of mirrors,

THus speaks the lord...

IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Admits Band Used Leftover Ideas
 

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith has ended years of fan speculation by revealing that the 2000 album "Brave New World" featured leftovers from the 1998 CD "Virtual XI". Asked in a 2003 interview to identify the four songs that were written during the sessions for "Virtual XI" that ended up on its follow-up, Smith said "'Nomad' is one of them. The others are 'Dream of Mirrors', 'Mercenary', I can't remember the fourth one."

The interviewer, Kevin Lomax, had the following to say about the issue: "I did the interview in the Sanctuary Music London after a brief preview of the 'Dance of Death' album. The interview was with Adrian Smith. I had fears before asking that question, because maybe Steve Harris might have said 'Don't tell.' Anyway, I asked and he said that 'Nomad' (which I'm surprised), 'Dream of Mirrors' (not surprised in any way!) and 'Mercenary' (the worst song of 'BNW' from 'Virtual XI', that's obvious!) were from 'Virtual XI'. He couldnt remember the fourth one. And I asked if 'Blood Brothers' could be one of them, because it has similar melodies [to] 'Educated Fool'. He said no, it was not. He thought for a while but he couldnt remember the fourth. (Maybe didnt want to answer)

"I had a quick chat with [former IRON MAIDEN singer] Blaze [Bayley] in Istanbul, before his performance in Rock The Nations Istanbul. (Where he did a duet with Paul Di'Anno) And in that chat he said that he had written some of the lyrics of 'Dream of Mirrors' but Steve didn't give him a credit for that in 'BNW'. When he saw that he [was a bit frustrated]."

the left overs from virtual x prob their worst album were used for brave new world one of their best album :confused: lol

lol BNW is an AWESOME album man. Personally I believe Blaze's time in the band, was their worst and the 4 songs you stated being from the album prior to BNW, VirtualX, are lucky to be spared from being on that album, because atleast they can have Bruce singing them and giving them the standard they need.

Worst maiden album is no prayer..
excepting Bring your daughter
Best Blaze songs not many but,
Sign of the cross,
Lord of the flies,
Possibly Futureal but that is scraping the barrel...

no way no prayer for the dying is a great album

[QUOTE=DimebagDarrell]no way no prayer for the dying is a great album[/QUOTE]
Just my opinion but i just thought they tried to break it down into "back to the metal roots " too much maybe i'm just screwed up
I don't much like piece of mind as one of my favourites either!
But it's still better than most other music...

i haven't got npftd, AND I WANT IT!

[QUOTE=firecrackercheese]i haven't got npftd, AND I WANT IT![/QUOTE]
npftd is for collectors and people who didn't like seventh son
sounds totally different, more like Killers quite raw really

Piece of Mind is awesome! Quest for Fire is a bit :S though lol. Still 80's cheese at it's greatest lol !!

[QUOTE=YJM]Piece of Mind is awesome! Quest for Fire is a bit :S though lol. Still 80's cheese at it's greatest lol !![/QUOTE]
it is a brilliant album but i just rate Somewhere... and seventh son above it :)

[QUOTE=Lord Abortion]it is a brilliant album but i just rate Somewhere... and seventh son above it :)[/QUOTE]
Gd call man Powerslave is my personal fave, some classics on that, just annoys me that they seldom play that stuff live :( lol.

piece of mind is my favorite just something about that album i really like

It's sheer amazingness lol :P. It contains alot of songs that are based on historical matters, which I tend to like more.

[QUOTE=YJM]Gd call man Powerslave is my personal fave, some classics on that, just annoys me that they seldom play that stuff live :( lol.[/QUOTE]
yeah i know I saw them on the DOD tour no Powerslave songs at all!
BUT... can Bruce handle Aces High nowadays?
No 2 minutes= not the best set they could have done

^

lol GD call man Aces High is harsh lol I think if they did the song first he'd be ab;e to as his voice would be very fresh u know? sucks about the lack of PS songs lol :(.

[QUOTE=YJM]^

lol GD call man Aces High is harsh lol I think if they did the song first he'd be ab;e to as his voice would be very fresh u know? sucks about the lack of PS songs lol :(.[/QUOTE]
yeah with the churchill intro tape like on the Metal 2000 tour...
what's your dream maiden setlist guys..
say15 songs in order

I honestly do not care what songs they play live. I mean come on. ITS IRON MAIDEN!

[QUOTE=HondoII]I honestly do not care what songs they play live. I mean come on. ITS IRON MAIDEN![/QUOTE]
Yeah... too true

im not that keen on powerslave. i prefer most of the other albums i dont know it is my newest one but it dosnt seem to have anything that paticualrly excites me about it. 2 minits live is great but the album just passes off without me noticing any track cange

they should do "mariner" live again... bruce definatly cannot hit the highs of "aces high", and struggles with the scream on "notb" aswell...

the songs which, as far as i can see, are staples of all maiden shows:

2 minutes to midnight
the trooper
number of the beast
run to the hills
hallowed be thy name
fear of the dark
one song from "seventh son"
iron maiden
"sanctuary" or "running free"

Paschendale is one of there best.

oh how I wish I could find a Lado Earth 2000-2 guitar for much less than $2000 :/

which maiden cd is the best?

iron maiden!