Iron Maiden is the best band. Period.

Fleshstalker · Mon 05/03/2007 21:31:02

I know, you know and the rest of the world knows it.

Anyone here into them?

Tuomas · Mon 05/03/2007 21:42:28

I actually saw them live once. But personally, I think, as Bruce Dickinson is the best heavy-rock singer there is, the band doesn't quite play up to the level. So as I own all his solo albums, I'll keep on listening to them and leave Iron Maiden to those who like it more.

m0ds · Mon 05/03/2007 21:44:15

We can propbably find you plenty of people who aren't

I quite like Iron Maiden, but I haven't really listened to a lot of their stuff. I am meaning too though. Still, I'll probably just take a crash course by enjoying them on the Sunday of Download this year

Chicky · Mon 05/03/2007 22:27:43

Quote from: Mods on Mon 05/03/2007 21:44:15
We can propbably find you plenty of people who aren't

I quite like Iron Maiden, but I haven't really listened to a lot of their stuff. I am meaning too though. Still, I'll probably just take a crash course by enjoying them on the Sunday of Download this year

Haha! Too right!

We will have to meet up Mark, Lamb of God! Killswitch!

R4L · Mon 05/03/2007 22:57:24

Aces High is my favorite song by them. Haven't listened to alot of Maiden tho..

LimpingFish · Mon 05/03/2007 23:08:08

No Maiden for me since...oooh...1991? 92?

After No Prayer For the Dying, but before Fear of the Dark.

Wow, I just plucked those titles out of the ether. It's amazing what the brain retains.

...

*cough*

ManicMatt · Mon 05/03/2007 23:21:22

Iron Maiden are absolutely crap.

I don't really think that, I just wanted to wind you up. Did it work?

Because I find it arrogant of people to say "such-and-such band is the best band EVER."

Jesus Jones are my most favourate band ever, but I dont think there is such a thing as a best band. There will never be a band that EVERYONE in EXISTENCE will like. So therefore there cannot be a "best band ever"!

earlwood · Mon 05/03/2007 23:25:42

I've never really liked Iron Maiden much but once I heard their cover of "I Can't See My Feelings" by Budgie (the best band ever). Overcome by fan-boyish rage, I decided never to listen to them again.

I was kind of hesitant to posting in this thread, seeing how poorly the Korn thread went, but since there's not really a discussion at-hand here, I figured my post was appropriate enough.

Helm · Mon 05/03/2007 23:29:31

Iron Maiden are a very iconic heavy metal band, with a lot of amazing albums under their belt I sheldomly listen to, but know by heart nonetheless. One could do worse than listen to such music, filled with passion, conviction and occasionally interesting lyrical themes.

LimpingFish · Mon 05/03/2007 23:30:34

Powerslave is good. Haven't heard it in years, though.

Piece of Mind is also good.

ManicMatt · Mon 05/03/2007 23:35:51

IRON MAIDEN ARE THE BEST BAND EVER. PERIOD.

EVEN PEOPLE WHO HATE METAL WILL LIKE THIS MUSIC

EVEN DEAF PEOPLE WILL DANCE TO THEIR SONGS

EVEN DEAD PEOPLE SHAKE OFF THEIR ROT AND GET IT ON TO THE MUSIC

THEY HAVE MADE ALL OTHER MUSIC OBSELETE. HMV WILL NOW ONLY SELL THEIR RECORDS

EVERY FILM WILL CONTAIN THE SAME SOUNDTRACK BY THEM

EVEN POWER RANGERS, TO NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

EVERY SHOP YOU ENTER WILL PLAY THEIR MUSIC

EVERY RADIO WILL PLAY IT

YOU WILL NEVER ESCAPE THEIR MUSIC, NOR WILL YOU WANT TO

YOU WILL MAKE LOVE TO YOUR WIFE TO THE SOUNDS OF THIS MUSIC

OR TO YOURSELF

ALL KEYBOARDS WILL HAVE THE KEYS NOT USED BY THEM REMOVED UNTIL THEY EVER DECIDE TO USE THEM

LimpingFish · Mon 05/03/2007 23:38:17

How odd. $:-\$

Stupot · Mon 05/03/2007 23:47:53

Did anyone see Bruce in that documentary about Spontaneous Human combustion.
I think he makes a brilliant presenter, he'd probbaly be such a cool guy to hang around with too.

Medical Waste · Tue 06/03/2007 00:00:12

They're okay, I think I like their first couple albums the most with Paul Di'Anno. He's coming here soon for a show so that should be cool.

voh · Tue 06/03/2007 00:24:27

I don't like Iron Maiden, but, Fleshstalker, I acknowledge that you have a different opinion than mine and I respect you for that.

Nine Toes · Tue 06/03/2007 02:18:10

I don't really see what's so great about Iron Maiden. I have a friend who is really into them, and he gave me one of their CDs, and it didn't do anything for me at all. It's only my personal opinion, but Bruce Dickinson sounds like his pants are too tight. Even the guitar work didn't really grab my attention. Whatever, I guess I just don't have a taste for this kind of music.

One thing I've noticed, though; a trend, if you will. Iron Maiden is getting popular again. They're showing up in guitar and music magazines, they won a poll in Guitar World for "Best Comeback" in 2006 (whatever the hell that means). I think they even released a CD recently.

At the same time, bands like Dragonforce are getting are getting popular. They won just about every category in the Guitar World poll I just mentioned.

The two bands sound like the same kind of music to me, is my point. So, that style of music must be the thing these days.

Since I'm surrounded by Iron Maiden fans, would any of you like to buy the CD I mentioned above? I was going to sell it on e-Bay, unless someone here wants it...
"Powerslave" - $10 (paypal)

Medical Waste · Tue 06/03/2007 02:48:32

I actually have that album on right now, which isn't something I'd normally play, but it's pretty good.

It seems like there are a lot of kids these days that like fast guitar solos and stuff, so that's why bands like Dragonforce are pretty big I think. I don't listen to power metal, I find it kind of cheesy, but that's just me. Iron Maiden is about as close as a get, and not too often will I listen to them.

Fleshstalker · Tue 06/03/2007 05:35:47

Quote from: Mr. Hyde on Tue 06/03/2007 02:18:10
I don't really see what's so great about Iron Maiden. I have a friend who is really into them, and he gave me one of their CDs, and it didn't do anything for me at all. It's only my personal opinion, but Bruce Dickinson sounds like his pants are too tight. Even the guitar work didn't really grab my attention. Whatever, I guess I just don't have a taste for this kind of music.

One thing I've noticed, though; a trend, if you will. Iron Maiden is getting popular again. They're showing up in guitar and music magazines, they won a poll in Guitar World for "Best Comeback" in 2006 (whatever the hell that means). I think they even released a CD recently.

At the same time, bands like Dragonforce are getting are getting popular. They won just about every category in the Guitar World poll I just mentioned.

The two bands sound like the same kind of music to me, is my point. So, that style of music must be the thing these days.

Since I'm surrounded by Iron Maiden fans, would any of you like to buy the CD I mentioned above? I was going to sell it on e-Bay, unless someone here wants it...
"Powerslave" - $10 (paypal)

Yea, there are definately making a comeback ever since Bruce came back. Brave New World was a solid effort, than Dance of Death was a bit better especially the song called "Paschendale". Then their newest album (A Matter of Life & Death) which came out last year is absoultely awesome. I didn't think it could surpass Dance of Death, but it did.

As for Dragonforce, I'm not into them. Oh and $10 for Powerslave can be found brand new for a few extra bucks. I doubt you'll get that much for it.

He-Man · Tue 06/03/2007 08:50:37

I've seen Iron Maiden live twice and both shows were really great, but their records just don't do it for me.
The songs are way too long and boring imo.
The cool thing about the band is that it creates an amazing atmosphere at parties because everyone knows the classics.
I hope this isn't too insulting but IMO Iron Maiden isn't a metal band. I know a lot of people think they are and they proberply also think so themselves. They are just a rock band that plays 8 min. songs. Their songs this gay feeling to them and still they try to sound so cool (I don't mean to be homophobic or anything but I can't find a better word for it).

Helm · Tue 06/03/2007 12:24:52

Limpingfish. I am torn between Piece of Mind and Seventh Son for the record I'd listen to if I listened to Iron Maiden a lot. It's amazing how there's *no bad songs* in either record. There ain't a lot of Heavy Metal bands that manage that. Sadly latter maiden are copying maiden.

Nine Toes · Tue 06/03/2007 19:30:39

Quote from: He-Man on Tue 06/03/2007 08:50:37
I hope this isn't too insulting but IMO Iron Maiden isn't a metal band.

Whatever genre a certain band falls into can be completely open to opinon from person to person (I personally think labeling is dumb). But for the most part, I think Medical Waste was correct. Power Metal, as I understand it, is characterized by the inclusion of keyboards, high-pitched (somewhat opera-like) vocals, and the focus on the "epic" sound.

Unless, you mean to say that Power Metal isn't a real form of metal. I could almost agree with that, because I think it sounds like a heavier version of Queen.

Wikipedia: Power Metal

Sam. · Tue 06/03/2007 19:42:53

I don't like iron maiden, and I certainly don't think that they are the best band ever. Is it possible for ONE band to be the best band ever? I mean, any band that is formed, it is going to have a lot of people who don't like it.

I much prefer the music i listen to to not make me angry, in the way that metal does, I'm not saying that metal is crap, I just don't like it.

Erenan · Tue 06/03/2007 19:48:35

I'm pretty sure the best band ever is the Mamas and the Papas.

Seriously, folks. BEST BAND EVER is total hyperbole. The point of this thread is for people simply to talk about Iron Maiden.

As for me, I've never really had occasion to listen to them. One of these days, I will, and then maybe I'll know what all the hubbub is about.

LimpingFish · Tue 06/03/2007 21:58:13

Helm makes a good point. I think the consistency of Maiden at their peak (Piece of Mind thru Seventh Son) is a feat that few metal bands have equaled. Certainly few current metal bands.

And I still really like The Rhyme of The Ancient Mariner. To me it sums up what all epic metal songs are meant to sound like.

ManicMatt · Tue 06/03/2007 22:21:16

Now look here fussy labelling people!

Consider this!

You have Metal, Dance, Rock and pop. (etc)

Then you have genres within those genres.

This keeps things nice and tidy, without confusing people who aren't into that genre themselves.

I personally will consider music that is too heavy to be rock, to be metal. Usually. Unless it's too heavy to be metal...

Mr Hyde is right, labelling is dumb. It's only really useful if you want to describe the overall sound of a particular band. Distinguishing it between dance and metal. Do you expect me to tell you band X is a 180bpm-ish on average band with cheery lyrics and guitars that play within mostly the c range? Or just call it punk pop? (Or admit my lack of ability to describe that perhaps)

LimpingFish · Tue 06/03/2007 22:26:03

Quote from: ManicMatt on Tue 06/03/2007 22:21:16
Now look here fussy labelling people!

Consider this!

You have Metal, Dance, Rock and pop. (etc)

Then you have genres within those genres.

This keeps things nice and tidy, without confusing people who aren't into that genre themselves.

I personally will consider music that is too heavy to be rock, to be metal. Usually. Unless it's too heavy to be metal...

Mr Hyde is right, labelling is dumb. It's only really useful if you want to describe the overall sound of a particular band. Distinguishing it between dance and metal. Do you expect me to tell you band X is a 180bpm-ish on average band with cheery lyrics and guitars that play within mostly the c range? Or just call it punk pop? (Or admit my lack of ability to describe that perhaps)

I just read the sign I'm standing under in Tower Records. I find that works.

Tuomas · Tue 06/03/2007 22:44:34

I was under the impression that Iron Maiden was Trash Metal of some kind. But arguments about the genre are completely useless. You either like it or not. I could say I personally like Progressive rock, the Eastern European Cantenbury Scene or Rio -kind, if that makes it clearer, but I doubt that it does, so ignore it.

Medical Waste · Tue 06/03/2007 23:43:26

No, Maiden isn't trash, and I think you meant thrash

which they aren't either.

Iron Maiden is the best band. Period.

m0ds