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I think Only the Good Die Young could easily be about the verses being delivered with a more low, dramatic voice which maybe Bruce isn't all that fond of doing anymore. But then again Flash of the Blade also has lower verses and he obviously has no issue with that so who knows what the real issue is. I do know I'm a little pissed off we missed out on OTGDY because of the singer vetoing it for whatever reason.
 
Ruflux said:
I think Only the Good Die Young could easily be about the verses being delivered with a more low, dramatic voice which maybe Bruce isn't all that fond of doing anymore. But then again Flash of the Blade also has lower verses and he obviously has no issue with that so who knows what the real issue is.
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In the recent interview with Chris Jericho, Bruce said he enjoys such dramatic vocals like those in the Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son verses.
Ruflux said:
I do know I'm a little pissed off we missed out on OTGDY because of the singer vetoing it for whatever reason.
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Definitely. A missed opportunity that likely won't have a chance in the future.
 
Ruflux said:
I think Only the Good Die Young could easily be about the verses being delivered with a more low, dramatic voice which maybe Bruce isn't all that fond of doing anymore. But then again Flash of the Blade also has lower verses and he obviously has no issue with that so who knows what the real issue is. I do know I'm a little pissed off we missed out on OTGDY because of the singer vetoing it for whatever reason.
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I think he could sing the song even better
 
Vaenyr said:
I don't know about that. We're talking about the dude who still goes all "MUAHAHAHA" during Fear Of The Dark, right?
I think Bruce enjoys hamming it up and not being serious 100% of the time. He seems to have a lot of fun on stage.
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I don't see that the two are quite the same. Of course he's not shy of hammy behaviour but a laugh here or a silly run there isn't quite the same as singing a full song with an affectation on his voice. Just baseless speculation as to why he might have vetoed it, as Steve suggests he did.

Oooh, or maybe Steve just said that to have a dig at Bruce cos of Brcues dig a Nicko. Ah, the plot thickens. Steve and Nicko in a fight against Bruce and probably Adrian. Steve and Nicko are gonna win that fight, I reckon.
 
Kalata said:
In other words, he is thinking about his semi-retirement idea again? The question is whether that potential future would be with new albums and the same lineup.
In ''some way'' is interesting. I guess it's the hardest for him and Bruce to retire.

Like playing a rare Maiden song, lol. Steve knows well that Bruce likes to tease, always.

Ofc Bruce likes/prefers some songs more, like the Celts and Parchment voting. It's curious because Only The Good Die Young is written by him and Steve, one of the few. It's not like Land's case, but he most likely doesn't want to sing songs he doesn't enjoy. And that's normal. @Vaenyr has a point above, he likes to have fun. He also said he wasn't aware of Flash Of The Blade's popularity among the fans, but what a fun live song, he enjoys very much.

The good thing is that Steve is open to playing more rare/debut songs, we''ll see what they do with the next tour.
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He even adressed the question of new music, saying that they could realease new stuff without making proper albums. The man is clearly desperate NOT to stop.
 
harrisdevot said:
He even adressed the question of new music, saying that they could realease new stuff without making proper albums. The man is clearly desperate NOT to stop.
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Now that's not cool imo. Maiden is always about full albums and covers. Release new stuff without making proper albums? What, EP or just songs? I can't see that. I mean, that's so disappointing to hear and so un-Maiden. And Steve says he has lots of ideas, so what's the matter...
 
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Pay attention to the last sentence in my previous post. He said that in a context where he explained that he didn't want to stop. He explicitely said that, between full activity and full stop, there might be some in-betweens. Anyway, it was just him chating with a mate, not real projects. The only thing to retain is that he doesn't want to stop and thinks all the others are really enjoying themselves. Great interview.
 
harrisdevot said:
Pay attention to the last sentence in my previous post. He said that in a context where he explained that he didn't want to stop. He explicitely said that, between full activity and full stop, there might be some in-betweens. Anyway, it was just him chating with a mate, not real projects. The only thing to retain is that he doesn't want to stop and thinks all the others are really enjoying themselves. Great interview.
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Relasing just songs? I dont see that
 
An excerpt from the upcoming issue of Metal Hammer, from which we can learn something at least about Adrian's relationship with Nicko and perhaps also a little about the future of Maiden.

Metal Hammer Germany, November 2025

My Translation

AS: "Simon has joined us and he knows that Nick was an important part of everything. But Nick gave him his blessing and wished him luck.
Nick wished us good luck for the tour and still wants the band to be successful because he still feels like he's part of it, and he is.
But it's wonderful to keep the music alive; I believe it's bigger than us."
 
Christopher Baines said:
Ok at least its being acknowledged. As with most Maiden releases these dayd id have liked a little more (full hammy gig perhaps). I might have got it just for the programme but ive already got it so i prob wont bother
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Same here. I have the original UK pressing with the booklet and the tour programme too, so I am not sure I will be forking out £49.99 for this release just to read an essay by the FC editor.
 
Melony said:
An excerpt from the upcoming issue of Metal Hammer, from which we can learn something at least about Adrian's relationship with Nicko and perhaps also a little about the future of Maiden.

Metal Hammer Germany, November 2025

My Translation

AS: "Simon has joined us and he knows that Nick was an important part of everything. But Nick gave him his blessing and wished him luck.
Nick wished us good luck for the tour and still wants the band to be successful because he still feels like he's part of it, and he is.
But it's wonderful to keep the music alive; I believe it's bigger than us."
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I like that Adrian said Nicko is still part of the band, he and Simon are on good terms. They all know he is very important. ''Keep the music alive, bigger than us'' is a bit worrying, I hope they won't replace any more members. The band to be successful without Nicko suggests continuing, right.
 
dickinson1978 said:
This. But apart of Only the good die young, be quick or be dead infinite dreams still life there are not many left
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The choices (popular, deep cuts, songs to return) from all eras are still quite a few:
Prowler (maybe)
Running Free/Sanctuary
Prodigal Son
22 Acacia Avenue (maybe)
Die With Your Boots On
Still Life
Sun And Steel
To Tame A Land
The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner
Infinite Dreams
Only The Good Die Young

Tailgunner (maybe)
No Prayer For The Dying (maybe)
Bring Your Daughter (maybe)
Be Quick Or Be Dead
Afraid To Shoot Strangers
Wasting Love (maybe)
Lord Of The Flies
Man On The Edge (maybe)
Futureal

Ghost Of The Navigator
Brave New World
Dream Of Mirrors (maybe)
Wildest Dreams
Rainmaker (maybe)
No More Lies
Dance Of Death
Paschendale
These Colours Don't Run (maybe)
Brighter Than A Thousand Suns (maybe)
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
The Parchment

edit: not to mention songs like The Evil That Men Do, Revelations, Children Of The Damned, Flight Of Icarus... etc.
 
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Kalata said:
The choices (popular, deep cuts, songs to return) from all eras are still quite a few:
Prowler (maybe)
Running Free/Sanctuary
Prodigal Son
22 Acacia Avenue (maybe)
Die With Your Boots On
Still Life
Sun And Steel
To Tame A Land
The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner
Infinite Dreams
Only The Good Die Young

Tailgunner
No Prayer For The Dying
Bring Your Daughter (maybe)
Be Quick Or Be Dead
Afraid To Shoot Strangers
Wasting Love (maybe)
Lord Of The Flies
Man On The Edge
Futureal

Ghost Of The Navigator
Brave New World
Dream Of Mirrors (maybe)
Wildest Dreams
Rainmaker (maybe)
No More Lies
Dance Of Death
Paschendale
These Colours Don't Run
Brighter Than A Thousand Suns
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
The Parchment

edit: not to mention songs like The Evil That Men Do, Revelations, Children Of The Damned, Flight Of Icarus... etc.
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Well i was speaking about classics before reunion but yes they could play many songs after reunion or a tour wirj that songs
 
GhostofCain said:
Same here. I have the original UK pressing with the booklet and the tour programme too, so I am not sure I will be forking out £49.99 for this release just to read an essay by the FC editor.
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As I said in the Powerslave thread, this is a wasted opportunity. UFO, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple and Hawkwind (plus others) have all put out great boxsets to celebrate classic albums. Where are the Hammersmith shows?

If anyone asks me what annoys me most about Maiden in 2025, it would be their abandonment of original thought when it to the presentation of their music. The actual thing that got most of us into the band! Instead, they give us coffee table books, wine and endless shirts.

I get there is not as much money in physical media anyone. But why do other legacy acts embrace boxsets and Maiden don’t? Probably because those at Maiden Towers feel they flog more tat than put time and energy into creating a good product that actually celebrates the music they have recorded.

Rant over.
 
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