Covers album

[Night Prowler]

If Iron Maiden decides to make an album consisting of covers only, which songs would you like to see covered?

 

[Habberdasher]

I recently heard Running Down a Dream by Tom Petty and thought it would be an excellent song for Maiden to cover. First of all there is "Running" which is a common Maiden theme as in Running Free, Run to the Hills, the chorus of Aces High, etc. Next there is the "Dream" part as in Infinite, Wildest, Mirrors, etc. But the most convincing reason is the (I'm not a musician, so I'll describe it as) heavy striking of chords around the chorus--it reminds me a bit of the Iron Maiden gallop. Finally, I would love to hear what Davey could do with the solo. I know it's not a metal song, but I think it would be a very interesting experiment.

 

[mckindog]

Not sure where this originated, but I have always wanted to hear them do The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel.
Totally different type of song, but epic in its own way.
I think it would be stellar with the Maiden treatment.

 

[Habberdasher]

The Boxer fits in with Maiden's penchant for song titles with The (insert badass profession)

Trooper, Alchemist, Mercenary, Nomad, Duellists, etc.

I thought of another cover that would be cool: Led Zeppelin: Achilles Last Stand. If you know the song, the reasons should be obvious.

 

[mtmccox]

SRV - Mary had a little lamb.
Not joking  

 

[SinisterMinisterX]

SRV is distinctly one-guitar music. Add more guitars, it doesn't work.

 

[Mosh]

RUSH- La Villa Strangiato

 

[Jupz]

The Boxer fits in with Maiden's penchant for song titles with The (insert badass profession)

Trooper, Alchemist, Mercenary, Nomad, Duellists, etc.

I thought of another cover that would be cool: Led Zeppelin: Achilles Last Stand. If you know the song, the reasons should be obvious.

Great idea!

 

[Taker]

I've always thought Sabbath's "Children of the Grave" would be a great tune for them to cover. Neon Knights would be cool too.

 

[Prowler_108]

I've always thought Sabbath's "Children of the Grave" would be a great tune for them to cover. Neon Knights would be cool too.

Neon Knights would be great!
I'd say Tyrant by Priest maybe, or Highway Star by Deep Purple.

 

[Mosh]

I thought they did record highway star. I think it was unreleased.

 

[Prowler_108]

Yeah, your probably right.

 

[chaosapiant]

Space Oddity by Bowie.  Helloween did great cover, but i'd love to see it Maidenized.

 

[mtmccox]

SRV is distinctly one-guitar music. Add more guitars, it doesn't work.

I disagree. Three Amigos can handle any situation or composition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7xCs3nbQ8k - ZZ Top also have one guitar and they did a pretty nice job..