18th Studio Album discussion

matic22 said:
Nicko had lots of trouble with the drum part. Kevin quantized it and surprised Nicko with the result. It's in the Making of AMLOAD documentary interviews.
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Right, thanks. Haven't watched that since 2007 or so. Time to revisit the documentary!
 
Dick Brucinson said:
Taking a look at the entire Maiden history all over the past 50 years: The band ALWAYS profited from ANY line up change in the past - and this even includes Blaze (though I don't like his vocals). I am sure Simon will be no exception here, and I am looking forward.
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Let's see, but yeah, that's generally true. More or less and in some ways. Ofc, not for the critics. Simon is curious in the studio with a band like Maiden, he can play different styles.
 
Kalata said:
Nicko's situation (although studio is not like a tour) may be one of the reasons why (for now) we think they have no desire to record another album. But I remain optimistic, especially after his latest interview, in which they hide his answers on this matter.

Will Maiden change their live way of recording albums now? Dunno, but who knows, they changed the drummer after so long.
Nicko playing just a couple of easier songs (like Writing)? Possible, but it would be odd and it depends on whether he wants to. I think he will. He should be able to maintain fast tempo and steady/solid groove (powerful enough hits, good drum parts?), right? Or? Maiden can/to use ''studio magic'' for his takes? Not that sure. But I think Maiden can benefit (to say) from some studio magic now. Why not. The recordings will be longer, will they want this?
Recording an album more-mid tempo than the latest one wouldn't be good. Now, they should record with Nicko soon, when he is still in touring shape, and the age factor. It's realistic, right? The band want to play with him in the studio.

Simon is a live member, so idk about recording, but he would be the choice (after they see the tour with him). I really don't know why Maiden don't want to hurry up with the new material like all other bands.

Nicko to still write/arrange drum parts and give ideas... who knows, but he will want to play them I feel.

Kevin will be used for the production, no doubt.
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if there is an album. I think nicko will be there if he wants. Recording an album is not playing 15 songs in a row every 3 days. And yes they record drums in a different way. But lets see what happens to nicko. Now he is not ok. He can play the drums for fun
 
TaaviMaiden said:
Wouldn't it be an unpleasant role for Nicko to play 1-2 songs on the album that are easier, while another drummer, because he's better at least at this point, takes over the rest?
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I agree and I don't think that will be the case. I believe he will play on all the songs when they record the new album. With decent amount of time for rehearsal/exercise, he can pull it off. I also believe Nicko would have retired completely if he thought he could not play in the studio. However, it was highlighted specifically that he was only retiring from playing live with the band.
 
Eli said:
I agree and I don't think that will be the case. I believe he will play on all the songs when they record the new album. With decent amount of time for rehearsal/exercise, he can pull it off. I also believe Nicko would have retired completely if he thought he could not play in the studio. However, it was highlighted specifically that he was only retiring from playing live with the band.
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Good argument. I also think Nicko would like to play on all songs (simplified drum parts? let's see), but maybe not, who knows. And would the band want to extend their time in the studio? Regardless of the studio work, still playing live the odd solo gig is important for him and his shape. The fact that it was specifically said that he is only retiring from playing live gives me hope, but he needs to work and practice in the studio. With enough rehearsals/exercises, let's hope he will be able to do it. Likely no certain plans for now, but I think they've already talked with him about the possible recording of a new album. The next logical step in the band's career and with a new (live) lineup.
 
Kalata said:
Good argument. I also think Nicko would like to play on all songs (simplified drum parts? let's see), but maybe not, who knows. And would the band want to extend their time in the studio? Regardless of the studio work, still playing live the odd solo gig is important for him and his shape. The fact that it was specifically said that he is only retiring from playing live gives me hope, but he needs to work and practice in the studio. With enough rehearsals/exercises, let's hope he will be able to do it. Likely no certain plans for now, but I think they've already talked with him about the possible recording of a new album. The next logical step in the band's career and with a new (live) lineup.
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Btw his drumming in last album was great. I love strategos drums
 
If they were to go back to recording everything by chunks, instead of "live", Nicko could easily bust out some great performances. Definitely better and more complex than his drumming on VXI for example. Being able to repeat every section as often as you want, as well as taking breaks whenever necessary, makes this far more realistic. And given that he won't tour with Maiden anymore and we won't have to/be able to compare the studio to the live version, this concern becomes a non-issue as well.
 
Vaenyr said:
If they were to go back to recording everything by chunks, instead of "live", Nicko could easily bust out some great performances. Definitely better and more complex than his drumming on VXI for example. Being able to repeat every section as often as you want, as well as taking breaks whenever necessary, makes this far more realistic. And given that he won't tour with Maiden anymore and we won't have to/be able to compare the studio to the live version, this concern becomes a non-issue as well.
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Thats what i think.and the band and him have said that he is retired from tours.
 
And we now know Adrian's solo plans for early next year: tour a little over 1 month, starting from February. Bruce said that he will record his new solo album early next year (he works fast), but he also mentioned the first 4 months are free for him(?). He most likely won't tour solo next year. The other band members are free then.

So - is it possible for the band to record a new album early next year? I really doubt it now, unless they change the recording process (write and record in parts, on the road, etc). With Nicko, who knows, but I can't see it normally. Record in the winter after the tour again? I kind of doubt it after a longer 2nd leg which could continue until October/November. Maybe after the end of the current tour in 2026 they will decide what to do, with a possible recording in early and a release in 2027 (even with a 3rd leg). Most likely yeah. If they don't release a new album in the next 2 years, that would be such a disappointment and sad. I wonder if they already know or at least have ideas for the next step/plans for 2027... the logical move is a new album, given their career, and Bruce is probably the most enthusiastic about it.
 
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I'm very disappointed to be honest.
I don't like Adrian's music with Richie Kotzen and won't be buying a ticket. But I had dreamed about a new Maiden album that would be recorded in early 2026.
As a dancer, I don't know if musicians would do something like start recording in January and then finalise it in March/April.
I would still have some hope for that, but probably not.
 
TaaviMaiden said:
I'm very disappointed to be honest.
I don't like Adrian's music with Richie Kotzen and won't be buying a ticket. But I had dreamed about a new Maiden album that would be recorded in early 2026.
As a dancer, I don't know if musicians would do something like start recording in January and then finalise it in March/April.
I would still have some hope for that, but probably not.
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I’d rather see Smith/Kotzen live again in 2026 than have a new Maiden album if it ends up being like Senjutsu.

That being said, I do not think we’ll get a new Maiden studio album as the band members seem to have other priorities.
 
Honestly, I don't think a new album will come in 26 or 27. I see 3 possible outcomes:
1. The current tour ends in 2026 and the next tour is a reunion era + some hits tour.
2. The current tour continues in 2027 and they change a bit the setlist with other 80s tracks.
3. A combination of the 2 mentioned outcomes. A new tour in 2027 with half 80s half reunion like the Legacy (maybe no Blaze era stuff).
A new album could be combined with all the 3 options, actually, but I don't think they really want to make a new album, if I'm being honest.
GhostofCain said:
I’d rather see Smith/Kotzen live again in 2026 than have a new Maiden album if it ends up being like Senjutsu.
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Senjutsu was actually OK, imo, better than TFF and TBOS by a lot. At least it has 2-3 songs I really enjoy. I never come back to the other 2 as they are too lengthy and floated. Stratego is a killer track. Hell on Earth is a better When the wild wind blows, imo, and The Writing on the Wall is a better single than El Dorado or Speed of Light (although I don't really care for any of them). The Time Machine was pretty good live. A new album is always better than no new album at all.
Saying that, the Future Past tour would have been better without Senjutsu. Imagine more 80s tracks that were played on the original tour, like Rime or Phantom combined with all the SIT material. That would be the perfect tour for me, but I'm glad I saw Hell on Earth live. That's all.
 
Senjutsu is a top 10 album for me, while I couldn't care less for Smith/Kotzen, so I would love another album like that by Maiden. Hell, give me multiple!

Fun (?) fact: kotzen is the German verb for throwing up. It's a rather vulgar version.
 
Prowler said:
Honestly, I don't think a new album will come in 26 or 27. I see 3 possible outcomes:
1. The current tour ends in 2026 and the next tour is a reunion era + some hits tour.
2. The current tour continues in 2027 and they change a bit the setlist with other 80s tracks.
3. A combination of the 2 mentioned outcomes. A new tour in 2027 with half 80s half reunion like the Legacy (maybe no Blaze era stuff).
A new album could be combined with all the 3 options, actually, but I don't think they really want to make a new album, if I'm being honest.

Senjutsu was actually OK, imo, better than TFF and TBOS by a lot. At least it has 2-3 songs I really enjoy. I never come back to the other 2 as they are too lengthy and floated. Stratego is a killer track. Hell on Earth is a better When the wild wind blows, imo, and The Writing on the Wall is a better single than El Dorado or Speed of Light (although I don't really care for any of them). The Time Machine was pretty good live. A new album is always better than no new album at all.
Saying that, the Future Past tour would have been better without Senjutsu. Imagine more 80s tracks that were played on the original tour, like Rime or Phantom combined with all the SIT material. That would be the perfect tour for me, but I'm glad I saw Hell on Earth live. That's all.
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1.Brave new world
2 .A matter of life and death
3. Senjutsu
4.Book of souls
5. The final frontier
6. Dance of death

And yes Senjutsu for me is a good album. The 3 first songs are really good.
 
Vaenyr said:
Senjutsu is a top 10 album for me, while I couldn't care less for Smith/Kotzen, so I would love another album like that by Maiden. Hell, give me multiple!

Fun (?) fact: kotzen is the German verb for throwing up. It's a rather vulgar version.
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Senjutsu is even Top 5 for me!
And in dutch Kotzen (with an s instead of z) means the same as the German verb!
 
I honestly think we won’t get a new Maiden album.

I think most of the band are done. Not with music but they’ve been doing the Maiden thing for a long time now I just don’t think they have the interest in a new album.

It’s not just writing a bunch of new songs it’s all the stuff that goes into creating a new Eddie and the marketing and then planning a themed tour around the new album. There’s a lot involved and I just don't think they want to do it.

Bruce and Adrian seem more energised about their solo stuff, Steve has British Lion, Dave is the one most likely to want to just slip off into retirement, Nickos done now and as for Janick; not really sure if he’ll do something musical or just enjoy his retirement.

The more I think about it the more this run for your lives tour seems like a farewell tour without actually calling it a farewell tour. I mean, they’ve gone all out with the screens, their playing stadiums, the set list draws from their classic albums with 6 of the 9 albums having their title tracks played. It just screams farewell tour.

It feels like the perfect way to draw a close to the band to be honest. I can’t see how they will top this tour.

I don’t think this the absolute end for Maiden but after this tour I think they’ll announce an end to touring and the most we’ll see is one off shows and festival headlining and then maybe a few vault releases.
 
Blood On The World´s Hand said:
I guess it still is a mystery if there is anything written yet but I think if not, they will write and record in 2027.
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This scenario seems more and more likely. And it doesn´t take much of their time, they have written most of their albums (I would say 13/17) in about 6 weeks and then record it for a couple of months. I still definitely think they have one last album left in them.

As for performing live, I have said it on multiple occasions and will say it again; I can`t see why they couldn`t take the band to 2030s. Playing 25 gigs per year, in six weeks, doesn´t take that much time. And even with new themes there are gonna be at last eight songs they "always" play anyway so not much dawdling in the rehearsal sessions.. in addition they now have a non-health issue drummer who is six years younger than Nicko. I think those are pretty valid points even if I say so myself.
 
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