Re: Daily Song: Virus I see your point. The fact that the song is not on a regular studio album makes it a bit more of a "hidden gem" and a reward for those who get more than the studio albums. On the other hand, it feels a little weird that this really strong song is not on an album whereas it obviously is better than many who made it on VXI. But I'm with you on what you said in your last post. I just didn't think of it that way at first. I was not into the band when Virus came out, so you're obviously right that you are more aware of the circumstances around its release.
Re: Daily Song: Virus On the other hand, I agree that the song is (at least musically and vocally) stronger than a few from both albums, so it would have made those albums stronger. But -and here it gets a bit more controversial- I also think that one or even two b-sides from the Man on the Edge-single would have done that. I really like Justice of the Piece and I also find Judgement Day better than Look for the Truth and some VXI tracks.
Re: Daily Song: Virus WTF? Someone really gave this a 1? It's really in the worst bunch of Maiden songs? Actually, this is just as bad as the person that gave a Powerslave a 2 (again a mystery voter)!
Re: Daily Song: Virus A unique type of song for Maiden because it starts quiet, then goes heavy, quite, heavy, then stays heavy. I absolutely love this style for sure and Blaze's vocals fit the dark sound of it. 9/10
Re: Daily Song: Virus Let's find the guy, tar and feather him and parade him through the main street of the capitals of ALL countries that are represented on Maidenfans.
Re: Daily Song: Virus ... except if the humiliation makes him repent, of course. Adrian Smith is wise, merciful. And so is Dave Murray.
I really tried to like this song, but I really can't. Chorus is kinda catchy, but that's probably the only good thing on it. Sorry, 4/10.
10. Awesome song! When I saw this song on Best of the Beast as an unreleased track, I wasn't expecting much. But after I heard it I was amazed. Blaze kicks ass on this song. The guitar melodies near the end are epic.