New single: Stratego

[IWishIHadAdriansDT300]

But... but... I thought you couldn't hear Sabaton in other bands.

You can if you're open minded

 

[Meliegree]

What? Bruce's melodic line is gorgeous and very rewarding.

I like vocal line but guitar melodies on WotW were better. But then again - WotW is the type of song that I always love.

 

[Son of a Gun]

It has X-Factor vibes due to the fact that it has emotion and passion, something that has been largely abscent since 2000

What? I dont hear X-Factor at all. Not saying that its a bad album but those songs where much slower and usually had a slow lullaby type intro. Also the mix much is totally different. I feel like its closer to BNW.

 

[Ironalice]

Other than Bruce's vocals being a bit low in the mix this is another fantastic song, this is going to be Maiden's best album in a long time I FEEL IT, *off to jam Stratego for the 10th time*

 

[Kalata]

What I dont like is the lack of memorable melodies.

What? All those Ancient melodies are fantastic - Powerslave vibes. The melodic chorus will fit on BNW album without any problems.

 

[Jeffmetal]

It has a 'Paradise Lost' vibe (verses reminds me Soul Corageous'); synths give a menacing, somber mood! Terrific!!! Loved it!!!

 

[Meliegree]

What? All those Ancient melodies are fantastic - Powerslave vibes. The melodic chorus will fit on BNW album without any problems.

As I said - that is a matter of taste. But I'm using currently shity tv to play this

 

[Samantas5855]

What? All those Ancient melodies are fantastic - Powerslave vibes. The melodic chorus will fit on BNW album without any problems.

I wouldn't really say powerslave. All songs on powerslave were based arround killer punchy riffs.

 

[Rosscopolis]

Hmm. More of a steady canter than a gallop, and certainly not an all out charge. Bruce low in the mix again. Janick's usual variation on Blackmore's more ragged solos. Kinda like Speed of Light, The Pilgrim, The Alchemist, etc. - elements of classic Maiden but just not as dynamic or as interesting.

 

[Donner]

Do different platforms have different mixes? On Spotify, TWOTW plays right after and is louder and more defined, it sounds like a different session or something.

It's like the opposite from last month where the Youtube version sounds the best. Am I living in some kind of bizarro world?

Song friggen rules though, which is the most important thing!

 

[Meliegree]

Damn. I just played this on my iMac. I withdraw all my complaints. Bruce is a little bit hard to understand at some moments BUT I had this problem since 1995 with him so that's not an issue.

 

[Kalata]

Is it just me or the main riff is really heavy? It is quite noticeable at the end of the song.

 

[mckindog]

Instantly grabbed me like no reunion single has, including Wicker Man, and I'm one who usually likes singles.
Gers is a monster.

 

[jcv]

It has a 'Paradise Lost' vibe (verses reminds me Soul Corageous'); synths give a menacing, somber mood! Terrific!!! Loved it!!!

Ace comparison, definitely hear those elements.

 

[Meliegree]

Instantly grabbed me like no reunion single has, including Wicker Man, and I'm one who usually likes singles.
Gers is a monster.

This. Gers is a reason why I'm into Maiden and I love that he proves me right each time.

Damn, that part around 4:00 is so great.

 

[Maturin]

People sit here and say "they should have done this or that", and I'm just in awe of this song.

 

[Samantas5855]

Hmm, the thin line between love and hate for some reason for me

 

[breeg]

This. Gers is a reason why I'm into Maiden

Really?

 

[Kalata]

The song has Bruce solo vibes, yeah. Which is strange because he is not the writer.

I will repeat again: Janick is a real treasure!

 

[waspfan]

It has a 'Paradise Lost' vibe (verses reminds me Soul Corageous'); synths give a menacing, somber mood! Terrific!!! Loved it!!!

I'm the only one who can't hear the verse (how do you read..) without hearing the chorus of Megadeth's Angry Again (engaged in crime I grasp my throat...") ?