5 Reasons Iron Maiden Won the Long Game

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Martin Popoff's argument:

1. Eddie & the Merchandise (sure)
2. Competitive Edge of Steve & Rod's leadership plus some Bruce (yeah, whatever)
3. Sticking with one Sound (I kind agree with that one)
4. Line up (he's talking about the Reunion basically)
5. Enthusiastically keep making new music (yes the most important of them all, together with the 4th, especially for the Reunion era)

 
____no5 said:
Martin Popoff's argument:

1. Eddie & the Merchandise (sure)
2. Competitive Edge of Steve & Rod's leadership plus some Bruce (yeah, whatever)
3. Sticking with one Sound (I kind agree with that one)
4. Line up (he's talking about the Reunion basically)
5. Enthusiastically keep making new music (yes the most important of them all, together with the 4th, especially for the Reunion era)

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I agree with #1 to #4. Not so sure about #5 considering the number of years it takes them to release new music, which should be the most important thing.
 
GhostofCain said:
I agree with #1 to #4. Not so sure about #5 considering the number of years it takes them to release new music, which should be the most important thing.
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Apples to apples, if you compare with bands that have been around more than 20 ~30 years it’s definitely true.

Between 21 ~30 years into discography they released 4 albums.
31 ~45, 2 albums.

Let’s say, bands than have released more than 5 albums after the 20th anniversary. Not many that can match those numbers. Saxon, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Accept, Overkill, Sodom, Scorpions have done so.
Not Black Sabbath, Metallica, KISS, AC/DC, DIO, Rainbow, Genesis, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Alice Cooper, Megadeth, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Cinderella, Pantera, Manowar, Guns N Roses, Skid Row etc etc

It also reads as touring with their new music.
 
The factors imo:

1)the talent of the band, ofc.
2)Eddie + the elaborated live shows, touring in general.
3)perseverance, determination/dedication, sticking to the music (and length) they like, and making their own decisions (regarding everything, from the music to promotion).
4)constantly releasing new and strong music (not right now) and playing most of it live.
5)the best live band.
6)steady lineup.
 
The Harris -Rob alliance was key. For example the early firings of members like Dennis, Dennis, Paul, Clive demonstrated how there was a clear vision and direction from both.
That’s the point 2 from Popoff.

Perseverance yes. That’s also kind of point 2. When there is clear vision perseverance will follow.
 
Maiden prevailed because they followed the classic plot arc of a good drama novel or movie. From humble beginnings they reached the heights of their musical career, then almost lost it all—growing tired of each other and getting lost in life’s pathways—but ultimately reconciled and rose from the depths of ‘hell’ and despair back to stardom. And this time, they’re holding on tightly to that second opportunity.

It’s a feel-good, dream-come-true success story, and many metal fans like that and want to follow—or even be part of—that story of triumph. Their reunion and their interactions on stage never felt fake or forced (done just for the money). It’s simply six guys living their dream. That’s incredibly contagious and relatable—and their popularity has grown even more than it did in the ’80s.
 
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