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[Kalata]

STEVE HARRIS On IRON MAIDEN's Split With NICKO MCBRAIN: 'We Didn't Really Have A Choice'

When IRON MAIDEN leader Steve Harris got together with long-term acquaintance Rock Candy magazine editor Howard Johnson, there was much catching up to do. During the in-depth chat, Steve gave his views on many topics, including the recent departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup...

blabbermouth.net

New in-depth interview with Steve from Rock Candy... if someone can find it. There are some photos in the video, the interview seems interesting.

''To be honest, we didn't really have a choice and had to make the change after Nicko suffered. It was what it was, and we had a decision to make as to whether we wanted to carry on or not. Obviously we had a tour booked at the time that it happened, and the rest of us all wanted to continue. But ultimately, after we got through all that, it was Nick's decision to step away and we all respected the fact that he'd decided to do that.''

-he said he don't really analyse stuff, he just do it. They do what they feel is right for them.
-he knew Simon was capable, but he needed first to play the songs with him live. He said he's absolutely nailed it.
-he said that the singer has to be comfortable with the songs selection (talking about Blaze?).
-he said the longer songs need longer to get into them.
-and most importantly for us - he said as far as he can tell, they all still really enjoying playing live. Ofc they don't ask themselves that. He thinks they are.

 

[Azas]

"It was what it was, and we had a decision to make as to whether we wanted to carry on or not. Obviously we had a tour booked at the time that it happened, and the rest of us all wanted to continue. But ultimately, after we got through all that, it was Nick's decision to step away and we all respected the fact that he'd decided to do that."

 

[dickinson1978]

"It was what it was, and we had a decision to make as to whether we wanted to carry on or not. Obviously we had a tour booked at the time that it happened, and the rest of us all wanted to continue. But ultimately, after we got through all that, it was Nick's decision to step away and we all respected the fact that he'd decided to do that."

Thats what he said. They want to continue

 

[Azas]

I guess the speculation about a sad, touring Dave has been answered.

 

[dickinson1978]

I guess the speculation about a sad, touring Dave has been answered.

I think it was because of his "lazy" solos during a few tours

 

[Spaldy]

STEVE HARRIS On IRON MAIDEN's Split With NICKO MCBRAIN: 'We Didn't Really Have A Choice'

When IRON MAIDEN leader Steve Harris got together with long-term acquaintance Rock Candy magazine editor Howard Johnson, there was much catching up to do. During the in-depth chat, Steve gave his views on many topics, including the recent departure of drummer Nicko McBrain, MAIDEN's first lineup...

blabbermouth.net

New in-depth interview with Steve from Rock Candy... if someone can find it. There are some photos in the video.

''To be honest, we didn't really have a choice and had to make the change after Nicko suffered. It was what it was, and we had a decision to make as to whether we wanted to carry on or not. Obviously we had a tour booked at the time that it happened, and the rest of us all wanted to continue. But ultimately, after we got through all that, it was Nick's decision to step away and we all respected the fact that he'd decided to do that.''

Reading between the lines it's obvious that this is Bruce's fault because he hates Nicko and forced him out so that they can do this tour that sucks and everybody hates and they can't sell tickets anymore because the band are just GREEDY! Steve ruined Maiden!

 

[Nomadd]

Reading between the lines it's obvious that this is Bruce's fault because he hates Nicko and forced him out so that they can do this tour that sucks and everybody hates and they can't sell tickets anymore because the band are just GREEDY! Steve ruined Maiden!

Sarcasm over irony.