Mostly yes, but some songs have not easy drum patterns or fast parts. Wouldn't more Reunion songs be a bit easier for him? Especially the longer ones. It's certainly more likely. Either way would be great.With how Nicko is performing on this tour, it'd be quite a good call for the band to introduce more Blaze era songs into the setlist. Most of the songs on those albums aren't very taxing.
They need to start doing an extended live version of The Angel And The Gambler.
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Steve insisting that be the new single over futureal was an unbelievably bad decisionI had forgotten that pathetic video existed!
I remember the sense of anticipation about a new Iron Maiden release 25 years ago, the trepidation after hearing that the video of their new single would be on TV, and the deflation after getting THAT SHIT.![]()
Steve insisting that be the new single over futureal was an unbelievably bad decision
Producing the 90s albums in his barnOne of many during the 90s!
A few days ago i went running listening Virtual XI and ....how many dont you think im a saviour LOL it was crazy! didnt remember how long and bad was.Producing the 90s albums in his barn
Producing the blaze albums himself
Writing the angel and the Gambler to be that long
Making said song the first single in an already struggling band when Futureal could have impressed lapsed maiden fans with its catchy short rocky feel
Not tuning down for the Baritone singer who's clearly struggling
A few days ago i went running listening Virtual XI and ....how many dont you think im a saviour LOL it was crazy! didnt remember how long and bad was.
Mix between SIT & BNW - awesome! I agree about the re-recording with the current lineup and about the '88 versions.Virtual XI is an album that would greatly benefit from Shirley’s production. It’s 8 fantastic songs that sound like a mix of Sonewhere in Time and Brave New World, but it’s hard to appreciate behind the limp production. That’s not even counting if you add Bruce and Adrian into that mix.
In fact, I’d LOVE to hear re-recorded studio versions of both Blaze albums with the current lineup and producer. I think Prowler 88 and Charlotte 88 are awesome sounding and I’d love that treatment on those two albums.
Really strong song and one of Blaze's best performances imo. If you remove the intro (starting right from the melodic riff) and add one solo, then the song has a perfect vibe for the VXI album. Put it after The Educated Fool in the album.Virus! That’s such a hidden gem in the Maiden catalog. But they’ll never play it.
I love the album, since first listened to it, on April 7th, 1998.I enjoy every second of Virtual XI every day, and I feel zero shame admitting that.