Iron Maiden Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 ....started today across the pond.....The Set List is absolutely perfect !! It's going to be an intense 18 months ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kirby Jackson Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I wouldn’t know Iron Maiden if they were in my living room. I appreciate your dedication to trying to spark conversation on them though. You have my respect. You need to tag @Buffalo Barbarian though. He will be in on this conversation (at least I think). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: I wouldn’t know Iron Maiden if they were in my living room. I appreciate your dedication to trying to spark conversation on them though. You have my respect. You need to tag @Buffalo Barbarian though. He will be in on this conversation (at least I think). I'm not a huge Maiden fan as they are to light for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: I'm not a huge Maiden fan as they are to light for me. It's funny how things turn out...when I was in HS in the mid 80's, they were considered real heavy.....compared to some of the stuff today, it 's definitely lighter..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: I'm not a huge Maiden fan as they are to light for me. why are you not in Baltimore for Deathfest these last 4 days? My nephew is there and was actually trying to get me to go for an hour.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: I'm not a huge Maiden fan as they are to light for me. GWAR? Cannibal Corpse? Revolting Cocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Up the irons ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 37 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: GWAR? Cannibal Corpse? Revolting Cocks? GWAR actually has a decent restaurant here http://gwarbar.com/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 8 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: why are you not in Baltimore for Deathfest these last 4 days? My nephew is there and was actually trying to get me to go for an hour.. Sounds like good times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: GWAR? Cannibal Corpse? Revolting Cocks? Just corpse. My favorite band is Dying Fetus I also like For me it's all about the music . I don't know what they are saying AND I don't want to know. Edited May 27, 2018 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 First of 2 sold out nights in Helsinki...the Fins do love their metal ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 33 minutes ago, Iron Maiden said: First of 2 sold out nights in Helsinki...the Fins do love their metal ! All Vikings love metal !!! (Although they aren't technically Vikings) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Maiden always puts on a good live show - been going to see them since '82. They alternate tours between pushing a new album and playing more new tracks (like Book of Souls last summer) with tours like this where they're out playing primarily older stuff and the big hits the fans want to see (these are the tours I like to catch better) - doesn't surprise me that 2018 will have a great setlist. Slayer/Anthrax/Testament/Lamb of God/Behemoth doing the same thing this time for Slayer's farewell tour - everyone playing the old stuff the fans want to hear - can't wait to see that show on Friday! Edit - cool - they're back to playing Hallowed....was sad to see that shelved with the legal mess..... Edited May 29, 2018 by The Avenger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Avenger said: Maiden always puts on a good live show - been going to see them since '82. They alternate tours between pushing a new album and playing more new tracks (like Book of Souls last summer) with tours like this where they're out playing primarily older stuff and the big hits the fans want to see (these are the tours I like to catch better) - doesn't surprise me that 2018 will have a great setlist. Slayer/Anthrax/Testament/Lamb of God/Behemoth doing the same thing this time for Slayer's farewell tour - everyone playing the old stuff the fans want to hear - can't wait to see that show on Friday! Edit - cool - they're back to playing Hallowed....was sad to see that shelved with the legal mess..... I've been lucky enough to see them many many times...1st was on the Piece of Mind tour in 1983....I try to do a minimum of 2 shows per tour....Cannot wait for this one ! 2nd night in Finland.....Love the stage ! Edited May 30, 2018 by Iron Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 5/27/2018 at 3:05 AM, Buffalo Barbarian said: I'm not a huge Maiden fan as they are to light for me. dude...respect your elders! these guys are pioneers of modern metal. they are the architects of heavy, riff laden music. much of their music still stands tall today. they are truly living metal legends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Geezer Butler said he learned many years go, when he first listened to Led Zeppelin, that metal is not about volume, it's about attitude. In that vein, one of the "heaviest" songs you'll ever hear is something like Dazed and Confused. Most if Iron Maiden's songs sound a certain way and it's a sound I don't particularly like. One thing they never caught onto is that if the entire song is loud and fast, it ceases to be loud or fast...it just becomes monotonous noise. A painter will tell you that the only way they can create the appearance of bright light on a canvas is to have the rest of the canvas be really dark. Wish Maiden would put more dynamics into their music. I have seen some of their concerts on TV however, and they put on a good show! Huge crowds and a huge following and everyone in attendance seems to be having the time of their lives. I also love how the singer doubles up as the pilot for the band while they are on tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, swnybillsfan said: dude...respect your elders! these guys are pioneers of modern metal. they are the architects of heavy, riff laden music. much of their music still stands tall today. they are truly living metal legends! yeah yeah, I'm 46 and Sabbath is way better. I like the heavy stuff even though I'm old and most youngster can't handle. Edited May 31, 2018 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: yeah yeah, I'm 46 and Sabbath is way better. I like the heavy stuff even though I'm old and most youngster can't handle. i am closing in on 43. Sabbath is an iconic band for sure, but i like Maiden better. just my own personal preference. they were a band i was introduced to somewhere around the time i was discovering music other than what my parents were listening to. also, Eddie was just an insanely awesome mascot! while not being overly heavy, Iron Maiden is a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 9 hours ago, Fadingpain said: Geezer Butler said he learned many years go, when he first listened to Led Zeppelin, that metal is not about volume, it's about attitude. In that vein, one of the "heaviest" songs you'll ever hear is something like Dazed and Confused. Most if Iron Maiden's songs sound a certain way and it's a sound I don't particularly like. One thing they never caught onto is that if the entire song is loud and fast, it ceases to be loud or fast...it just becomes monotonous noise. A painter will tell you that the only way they can create the appearance of bright light on a canvas is to have the rest of the canvas be really dark. Wish Maiden would put more dynamics into their music. I have seen some of their concerts on TV however, and they put on a good show! Huge crowds and a huge following and everyone in attendance seems to be having the time of their lives. I also love how the singer doubles up as the pilot for the band while they are on tour. A lot of Maiden's song offer tempo swings ( from slow to heavy or heavy to slow )....just on this current tour, there's 4 songs that fits that criteria....Sign of the cross, Clansman, Hallowed be thy name and For the Greater good of God.... Music is such a personal thing....but clearly, they have a HUGE following....not many metal bands can sellout arenas anywhere on the planet like they do....as sometime else mentioned, they are Heavy Metal legends ( with Sabbath, Priest etc...) For Iron Maiden fans, it's also great that they still pump out some new stuff every 3-4 years...Book of Souls (2016 ) was a fantastic album.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 13 hours ago, Iron Maiden said: A lot of Maiden's song offer tempo swings ( from slow to heavy or heavy to slow )....just on this current tour, there's 4 songs that fits that criteria....Sign of the cross, Clansman, Hallowed be thy name and For the Greater good of God.... Music is such a personal thing....but clearly, they have a HUGE following....not many metal bands can sellout arenas anywhere on the planet like they do....as sometime else mentioned, they are Heavy Metal legends ( with Sabbath, Priest etc...) For Iron Maiden fans, it's also great that they still pump out some new stuff every 3-4 years...Book of Souls (2016 ) was a fantastic album.... Maybe I need to listen to more of their music. No one can question the following they enjoy and the shows sell out wherever they go as far as I'm aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 17 hours ago, swnybillsfan said: i am closing in on 43. Sabbath is an iconic band for sure, but i like Maiden better. just my own personal preference. they were a band i was introduced to somewhere around the time i was discovering music other than what my parents were listening to. also, Eddie was just an insanely awesome mascot! while not being overly heavy, Iron Maiden is a lot of fun. I agree ,they are entertaining but it was Metallica for me and just progressed from there. I like Sabbath because they are slower and which makes it more powerful. If you listened to any of the vids I posted you will see that they all have those deep crunchy riffs, I'm not a fan of super fast metal, slow power for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 11 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: I agree ,they are entertaining but it was Metallica for me and just progressed from there. I like Sabbath because they are slower and which makes it more powerful. If you listened to any of the vids I posted you will see that they all have those deep crunchy riffs, I'm not a fan of super fast metal, slow power for me. i did listen to those videos, or at least large portions of them. i guess i am just a fan of a different style of heavy music. Lamb of God, Devil Driver, Machine Head, even Slipknot, old Mudvayne...i know that none of them are as heavy as the stuff you prefer, but these are all much more my speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 4 hours ago, swnybillsfan said: i did listen to those videos, or at least large portions of them. i guess i am just a fan of a different style of heavy music. Lamb of God, Devil Driver, Machine Head, even Slipknot, old Mudvayne...i know that none of them are as heavy as the stuff you prefer, but these are all much more my speed. I like those guys, I play those when the wife is around so she won't complain as much, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: I like those guys, I play those when the wife is around so she won't complain as much, lol you're a lucky man. my wife and kids listen to country/pop and top pop 40 stuff. i listen to my stuff when i am in my car on the way to work. although, i do subject them to some real music when they hop in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) The boys were in Stockholm tonight......Sweden has always loved Maiden...from the very 1st album, they've been revered up there. Edited June 2, 2018 by Iron Maiden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 9 hours ago, swnybillsfan said: you're a lucky man. my wife and kids listen to country/pop and top pop 40 stuff. i listen to my stuff when i am in my car on the way to work. although, i do subject them to some real music when they hop in my car. friggin hate country and pop... And rap. Basically I only like from rock to metal , everything else is a nuisance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: friggin hate country and pop... And rap. Basically I only like from rock to metal , everything else is a nuisance. the best form of music is definitely found in the rock/metal category. but i have found some good stuff in the other genres. there is a time and a place for a lot of different music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Nicko McBrain ....I love that old geezer...he's in his 60's and still playing metal...When Iron Maiden is not touring or recording a new album, he lives in Florida where he owns a BBQ/Smokehouse joint called " Rock and Roll Ribs "...it's must stop if you're a Maiden fan...Tons of memorabilia........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thought this was pretty funny. http://newsthump.com/2018/05/31/bad-news-for-iron-maiden-fans-as-donald-trump-puts-tariffs-on-foreign-metal/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) On 6/2/2018 at 6:57 AM, swnybillsfan said: the best form of music is definitely found in the rock/metal category. but i have found some good stuff in the other genres. there is a time and a place for a lot of different music. I'm with you on this..... Metal/Hard Rock is my favorite type of music by far, but I'll listen to other kind of Rock...... Pink Floyd, Rush and the Rolling Stones are good examples of the other bands I like......my wife is a huge Collective Soul fan and it's starting to grow on me.... Nothing however comes close to Maiden, Megadeth , Metallica, Judas Priest etc....... Edited June 3, 2018 by Iron Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Iron Maiden said: I'm with you on this..... Metal/Hard Rock is my favorite type of music by far, but I'll listen to other kind of Rock...... Pink Floyd, Rush and the Rolling Stones are good examples of the other bands I like......my wife is a huge Collective Soul fan and it's starting to grow on me.... Nothing however comes close to Maiden, Megadeth , Metallica, Judas Priest etc....... i was once a pure metal head. but as i have gotten older, i have grown an appreciation for many different styles. also, having a wife and two daughters doesn't always allow for metal, metal, and more metal. i still hate a lot of the stuff that i am forced to listen to, but i have found some good stuff in with the wreckage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Last night in Norway was the 1st of several summer festival Maiden will headline...this one is called " Trondheim "..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 how are the old boys holding out? they gonna get through this whole planned tour? hope so!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 2 hours ago, row_33 said: how are the old boys holding out? they gonna get through this whole planned tour? hope so!! They look good...My only worries are Bruce's voice ( after throat cancer, you can't take anything for granted ) and Nicko....Drumming for Iron Maiden is hard...imagine doing it in your 60's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, Iron Maiden said: They look good...My only worries are Bruce's voice ( after throat cancer, you can't take anything for granted ) and Nicko....Drumming for Iron Maiden is hard...imagine doing it in your 60's... Thanks IM, his voice is a concern, usually there are younger accompanying drummers on the spot to help out for this kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 My favorite band ever..... Out of the Silent Planet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 After only just a few shows, the critics are all in agreement...Iron Maiden still kicks butt ! https://ironmaiden.com/news/article/ln-press-release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) The complete show in Denmark Yesterday, they went back to Sweden for their summer festival...HUGE crowd... Edited June 8, 2018 by Iron Maiden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Maiden Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Last night was the 1st of 4 stops in Germany...Scream for me Munich !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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