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[harrisdevot]

Apologies

 

[GhostofCain]

The songs he has written...

Are we talking about the same man who claims that any song that has himself as the only songwriter means that he wrote everything? We all know that is far from the truth in several cases.

Not taking anything away from Steve's fantastic songwriting skills, but I sometimes have to frown upon some of his answers in that respect.

 

[GhostofCain]

Apologies

No worries!

 

[Cat Milk Supreme]

RE Steves response to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame question, very diplomatic.
I imagine Bruce would have said "fuck them, bunch of pricks."

 

[Diesel 11]

I imagine Bruce would have said "fuck them, bunch of pricks."

Bruce said once in an interview that he’d send it back if they were chosen, so yeah.

 

[harrisdevot]

He says many things and LOVES awards.

 

[GhostofCain]

RE Steves response to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame question, very diplomatic.
I imagine Bruce would have said "fuck them, bunch of pricks."

I'd like to think that, if inducted, both would not turn up to that farce that is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 

[Whooten]

I liked Steve's non-answer on how he wrote the song Iron Maiden

 

[Cat Milk Supreme]

I liked Steve's non-answer on how he wrote the song Iron Maiden

Ha, I thought that was a strange answer but it never clicked...

 

[Kalata]

New short interview with Adrian from today.

Iron Maiden’s ‘Legacy of the Beast’ tour is ‘the biggest production we’ve ever had’

Playing heavy metal at breakneck speeds and ear-splitting volume is challenging enough. But how about doing it while surrounded by flamethrowers, a swooping fighter jet and a giant, ghoulish mascot…

nypost.com

 

[Austrogoth]

"It’s unique, the fact that we’ve been together for so long, but I suppose as long as people want to come see us, we’ll keep putting on shows.”

I like the fact that retirement does not seem to be an option.

 

[Kalata]

I like the fact that retirement does not seem to be an option.

Yeah. Steve also had said that they will keep going for as long as they can. But I suppose everything depends how long can Nicko play - I remember on one interview (during TBOS tour), he said he can't imagine playing RTTH at the age of 70, which is after 3 years. Although with Nicko you never know if this was not a joke.... I hope so. To play drums (especially for Maiden) is a very physically demanding thing. But Nicko is a legend - WED in 2019, who thought that?

Maaan, with all these great albums, superb songs, amazing stage sets and their performance is still top-notch, I'm scare to think about their retirement./ If they can keep going for 10-11 years from now, it will be beyond our wildest dreams.

 

[The_7th_one]

I think they will retire from long tours in 5 or 6 years because Nicko. They can still record albums

 

[Kalata]

I think they will retire from long tours in 5 or 6 years because Nicko. They can still record albums

Well the recent tour is 4 months in 2018 and 4 months in 2019 with almost 1 full year break. Not so long. The first leg of TBOS tour in 2016 was 7 months. I don't like the idea of a band still releasing albums without touring. It's not the same.

 

[Magnus]

I think they will retire from long tours in 5 or 6 years

I admire your optimism

 

[Austrogoth]

I think they will retire from long tours in 5 or 6 years because Nicko. They can still record albums

What is the most demanding for them: touring for 3 months or recording an album for the period of time?

 

[The_7th_one]

Well…Are them in it for the money or for the music? I think they are into this for the music first, and create new music they keep them alive.
I just saying that if they are close to retirement for long tours. They can still record albums and enjoying creating new music and maybe 10 or 20 dates stadiums world tour in big cities, I don't know, but I'm sure Rod has the next 5 years planned in advance. Rod and Andy are older than the members of the band so I think they will be the first in retire. It's what I think

 

[Black Abyss Babe]

To play drums (especially for Maiden) is a very physically demanding thing.

It's an extremely physically demanding job he has there, but on the other hand it's keeping him fit. He may be afraid of the consequences if he stops ...

WED in 2019, who thought that?

Never doubted him for a minute

 

[Forostar]

the NPFTD reference

Thank you Steve!

 

[Luisma]

Tour Diaries FC Mag No. 51

Hello all, most of you know me as a guy willing to share what knowledge I have on Maiden stuff and helping other Maiden fans in here with what I can. Now I'm the one asking for help, I'm looking for the "Tour Diaries" (More like Blaze diaries) on the X Factour that appeared in the IMFC Magazine No. 52, so if anyone can please scan them or upload a good picture here or PM with them I would gladly appreciate it. Thanks in advance and UP THE IRONS!