GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Even. Maiden just doesn't fit this ambient.
Why?
Even. Maiden just doesn't fit this ambient.
The vocal harmonies? I think they are a perfect feature for the song.Rod feeling guilty about all those Queen harmonies in Phantom?
I can agree, although it's like a TV appearance, like those from the early 2000's.Maiden just doesn't fit this ambient.
I agree. I don't think Maiden care about it, but only Bruce doesn't like their ''award''. It would be cool to see them play (especially with Paul and Blaze), but you're right. Video speech is really plausible. Rod will convince Bruce.The hall has been pretty inconsistent, for example specifically only inducting the original lineup of Kiss while other bands (like Metallica) have been able to include all of their members.
I think the closest analog will be Priest. It looks like they inducted the core lineup, Halford, Hill, Tipton, Downing, plus the three main drummers (Holland, Binks, Travis). No Ripper, no Faulkner. I think inducting Scott Travis and not Ripper is pretty similar to inducting Janick but not Blaze (almost the exact same timeline too). With Maiden, I could see them inducting the current lineup including Janick on the basis that he is still in the band and has been since 1990. After that probably Paul Di'Anno, Clive Burr, and maybe Dennis Stratton. No Blaze. But at the end of the day, I don't think a lot of thought goes into these rock hall inductions.
As for Maiden's response, I tend to think of it as a matter of "it's uncool until we're in it." They have memorabilia at the hall right now that they've donated to the organization, so obviously they don't have a hostile relationship with the hall in private. It'll be interesting to see if they play at the ceremony. It doesn't really seem in their brand to do one-offs like that (when was the last time they even appeared on TV?) and it definitely doesn't seem in their brand to reunite with former members or jam with other artists. It would be cool to see, but I think the most we're going to get is Bruce Dickinson giving a speech on behalf of the rest of the band.
Kiss has had a weird stance regarding the Rock Hall. First they said they don't care they're not in it, then they kissed a bunch of ass when they got nominated/inducted, then they got pissed that they were in it.The hall has been pretty inconsistent, for example specifically only inducting the original lineup of Kiss while other bands (like Metallica) have been able to include all of their members.
I think the closest analog will be Priest. It looks like they inducted the core lineup, Halford, Hill, Tipton, Downing, plus the three main drummers (Holland, Binks, Travis). No Ripper, no Faulkner. I think inducting Scott Travis and not Ripper is pretty similar to inducting Janick but not Blaze (almost the exact same timeline too). With Maiden, I could see them inducting the current lineup including Janick on the basis that he is still in the band and has been since 1990. After that probably Paul Di'Anno, Clive Burr, and maybe Dennis Stratton. No Blaze. But at the end of the day, I don't think a lot of thought goes into these rock hall inductions.
As for Maiden's response, I tend to think of it as a matter of "it's uncool until we're in it." They have memorabilia at the hall right now that they've donated to the organization, so obviously they don't have a hostile relationship with the hall in private. It'll be interesting to see if they play at the ceremony. It doesn't really seem in their brand to do one-offs like that (when was the last time they even appeared on TV?) and it definitely doesn't seem in their brand to reunite with former members or jam with other artists. It would be cool to see, but I think the most we're going to get is Bruce Dickinson giving a speech on behalf of the rest of the band.
No, the guitar harmonies by Dennis that Rod banned.The vocal harmonies?
Thank you for sharing this interesting interview.SH: It’s a really good transitional album. It’s also important because it saw Adrian [Smith, guitar] evolve into more of a writer.
Superb answer from Steve. I agree on a 100%. I think this is the first time any of the band members have addressed this.Were you happy with the way latest album Senjutsu was received?
SH: Yeah. There will always be people that think the band died in 1988, and much as it puzzles me it’s fine that someone could think that. Maybe they’re hoping we will go back and do something like we did in eighty-eight, but we’ll never do that. Now is now. Why would anyone want part two of something from the past?
That's curious to hear. Ending the album with the 3 great epics is perfect and special for it and me.With four tracks in just over 40 minutes, Disc Two was a master class in Maiden’s current, prog-conscious direction.
SH: That’s just the way it worked out in trying to format the album when vinyl became popular again. Had that not been a factor, the running order might have been different.
''Stratego'' is a shorter song, Steve. But I understand him, Adrian, Bruce and Janick mostly write the shorter songs (along with Steve too, ofc). He is the master of the long epic songs!Could Maiden write another short, snappy song like Run To The Hills?
SH: We never know until we start a new album, so I wouldn’t rule it out. You might get a shorter song… but probably not from me. I tend to meander off. But part of the direction of Senjutsu was me thinking: “If this is to be our last album, then I want to use some of the bigger ideas that I’ve got.”
They want to tour as much as they can - maybe that means 3 legs of TFP tour is certain, and probably because they missed 2 years without touring. I'm glad to hear they are still enjoying everything. Keep it up Maiden! 20 albums sounds better than the 15 albums goal.Could there be another Iron Maiden album?
SH: Who knows for sure? At the moment we want to tour as much as we can. But even if we did semiretire [from playing live], we could still make albums. I don’t know. We’ll see.
I always thought that it would be nice to make fifteen albums, which we’ve surpassed. It’s all downhill from here, isn’t it? [Laughs.] But each of us is still enjoying it – possibly more than ever – maybe because we know that we’re coming towards the end. We try not to think too much about that, but so long as everyone still enjoys what we do we’ll keep on going as long as we can.
Yeah, maybe every 3 years, but I'm not sure about that, although I would love to hear more and more new Maiden albums. It's just like they always say: ''we truly shine live''.I'd absolutely love for Maiden to tour MUCH less and still make albums. We might get one more frequently than ever 5-6 years! Based on the current pattern we'd be looking for the next album in 2026!
You're so right. Maiden is .That talk of knowing they're coming towards the end is simultaneously wholesome and heartbreaking. It'll be an incredibly sad day when they announce that it's over.
I dont think its anything to do with WANTING to semi retire i thinks its just they know they are getting to the point they just cant do it anymore. Especially to the high standards they are used. Songs are getting slower, Bruce is sounding more strained. All the ravages of time im afraid. I think they have a few more years left of touring and then thats probably that. I for one wont know what i'll do thenAbout the semiretire -> that's a surprise. I always thought they enjoyed playing live more than making albums and that they will always prefer to do both together.
Yeah, maybe every 3 years, but I'm not sure about that, although I would love to hear more and more new Maiden albums. It's just like they always say: ''we truly shine live''.
I think we'll get at least 1 more album, probably in 2025 or 2026.
You're so right. Maiden is .
Thanks for sharing!Article and interview with Pooch about the LOTB tour in MixOnline Magazine:
Ditto!Thanks for sharing!