The Iron Maiden Thread

[Mr. Dick Purple]

I dont know if predictable is the word for the legacy but it has really somethings we havent heard of Maiden

[Kujo]

Exactly, its not even anything that Bruce explored with his solo releases, which is what most of this album sounds like.

I'm definitely going to have to travel to see them this tour since they never play florida.

[blowin smoke]

Got the new cd the weekend!
A truely new modern metal cd with a hint of things past. I can definitly hear a touch of Seventh Son, Powerslave and even a small hint of NOTB, it all sounds good to me.
Good work guys and here's to more of the same!

Wish I was goin' to see 'em! still I'm sure there will be a live dvd or something like for a nice Christmas pressie from the wife!

Keep rockin' dudes!

[Malcolm]

IRON MAIDEN are due to kick off their hugely aniticipated world tour in the U.S. next Wednesday (October 4) in Hartford, Connecticut

The band's new album, "A Matter of Life and Death", has already achieved tremendous chart success and critical acclaim all over the world, including their highest-ever chart position in the U.S., No. 2 in Canada and No. 1 on the Pan-European chart. Sales of tickets across the shows in North America have reflected the reaction in Europe where most the shows are already sell-outs. Boston and Philadelphia are already sold out and most of the other shows are rapidly heading for sellout.

Says vocalist Bruce Dickinson: "We've been working really hard in the last few weeks to make sure that the show and production on this tour is going to make people's jaws drop. The music will be incredibly intense and our production team has worked incredibly hard to ensure the stage show will share that same energy and excitement. We've enjoyed a brilliant reaction to the album from everywhere and basically we're all just itching to get out there and play it."

Adds the band's manager, Rod Smallwood: "IRON MAIDEN has always been renowned for its exciting and spectacular stage performances and this tour will certainly not disappoint our fans, both new and old. The reaction and feeling around this album for the band has been nothing short of amazing and they're all charged up to deliver something very special this time around. I was down at music rehearsals last week and the band are really pushing themselves hard, which I believe is a reflection of the power, energy and intensity that can be heard on the new album. Although I can't reveal what the set will contain I think a lot of people will be literally 'blown away' by this show. Personally I can't wait to see it next week!"

The show in Hartford next week is the beginning of a three-month world tour that visits major venues in the USA, Canada, Japan, and then finally two months of dates in Europe, finishing in London just before Christmas.

[Mandy.]

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting that Malcolm. Really enjoyed reading it. 

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Maiden always puts on a good show. 

[Mr. Dick Purple]

One day I'll be in one of the show that's a must 

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

I wish I was going to the Verizon show in October, but I blew all my money on Axl!  (and still blowing it on him!)

[Malcolm]

IRON MAIDEN performed its new album, "A Matter of Life and Death", in its entirety during the opening concert of the band's North American tour, which kicked off Wednesday night (October 4) in Hartford, Connecticut. The band's setlist was as follows:

01. Different World
02. These Colours Don't Run
03. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
04. Pilgrim
05. Longest Day
06. Out of the Shadows
07. Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
08. For the Greater Good of God
09. Lord of Light
10. Legacy
11. Fear of the Dark
12. Iron Maiden
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13. 2 Minutes to Midnight
14. The Evil that Men Do
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name

[Mr. Dick Purple]

Wooa they play it in order I can smell thats gonna be the setlist for the concerts 

[Mr. Dick Purple]

This is the cover of the new single Different world

[vietnow138]

IRON MAIDEN performed its new album, "A Matter of Life and Death", in its entirety during the opening concert of the band's North American tour, which kicked off Wednesday night (October 4) in Hartford, Connecticut. The band's setlist was as follows:

01. Different World
02. These Colours Don't Run
03. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
04. Pilgrim
05. Longest Day
06. Out of the Shadows
07. Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
08. For the Greater Good of God
09. Lord of Light
10. Legacy
11. Fear of the Dark
12. Iron Maiden
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13. 2 Minutes to Midnight
14. The Evil that Men Do
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name

Thats pretty cool but com'on!! No number of the beast?!?! no trooper??? and no run to the hills?!?!? What kind of Maiden show is that? Hopfully they change it by the time they come around to Irvine, CA next saturday. That'll be my third Iron Maiden show!! and I can't wait!!

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

I was gonna go to that one but GN'R wiped me out. 

Have a great time at the show, and report back!  You're gonna have an amazing time!

[smithandheston]

IRON MAIDEN performed its new album, "A Matter of Life and Death", in its entirety during the opening concert of the band's North American tour, which kicked off Wednesday night (October 4) in Hartford, Connecticut. The band's setlist was as follows:

01. Different World
02. These Colours Don't Run
03. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
04. Pilgrim
05. Longest Day
06. Out of the Shadows
07. Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
08. For the Greater Good of God
09. Lord of Light
10. Legacy
11. Fear of the Dark
12. Iron Maiden
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13. 2 Minutes to Midnight
14. The Evil that Men Do
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name

I was at that show front and center in teh pit..... all i have to say is it was one of the best shows ive ever seen.... I'm a massive maiden fan and seen em 7 times prior to this and thought this was either the best of 2nd best of all time Bruce and the boys all i have to say is wow

and to hear the Evil that men do (my favorite maiden song) for the first time live in attendance concert was a dream come true

[DEAD HORSE]

Just a week left, I cant wait, my first Maiden show, a really looooooong awaited show! 

[Mr. Dick Purple]

Man Im expecting photos and videos 

[vietnow138]

anyone know whose opening on saturday's show in Irvine, CA?

[Dirty Little Thing]

anyone know whose opening on saturday's show in Irvine, CA?

Im pretty sure that Bullet for my valentine is opening for them this tour, but im not sure. 

[vietnow138]

Anybody here like the Fear of the Dark album? I've always thought that it was an extremely strong album, definately not their best but a damn good album. The reason I'm asking this is because recently I've seen a lot of people slagging it off saying its one of their worst efforts and I really disagree with that statement.

[Mr. Dick Purple]

I like Fear of the dark, and excatly is not my fave and its also not the best, but defenitely not the worst, in fact this was my first album I ever heard by maiden so it has a certain feeling, looking the album a little cold hearted some songs like weekend warrior and fear is the key are not quite great, in fact they are boring, I like a lot the song judas be my guide which I think is very underrated in Maiden history, another piece of work by the maiden guys, the rest is just normal, ok songs, I mean from here to eternity, afraid to shoot stranger which is the first song I recall they use the typical bass intro slow and in a rythm 3 / 4, anyway FOD a good album with a classic son like FOD but not their worst defenitely.