Poto
Ancient Mariner
When I said busy I meant they are not done touring LOTB.
Iron Maiden studio album 17 rumours and speculations
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GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Poto
Ancient Mariner
At least they used the break well!Thanks for clarifying that.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
At least they used the break well!
Allegedly! Some people would not believe they recorded an album in Paris until it hits the shelves.
Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
Which is a head scratcher since Steve said in 2018 they wanted to get together and try to do some recording in early 2019, if I recall correctly.Allegedly! Some people would not believe they recorded an album in Paris until it hits the shelves.
Xennon
Educated Fool
Before here, I have just visited the Man of Sorrows thread. Some of the new songs have amazing bits and pieces. The rest of the songs are, however, arguably 'unfinished' compared to the classics.
If they need time for the next album, I would be very happy to wait while they are fine-tuning the songs. I know we all feel the pressure of the time, but the band is fully fit, as we watch the tour on a daily basis. So, I don't care if the new album is released in December or March, or the following November.
What I hope is just that the great ideas they have will not be masked by some mediocre fillers.
If they need time for the next album, I would be very happy to wait while they are fine-tuning the songs. I know we all feel the pressure of the time, but the band is fully fit, as we watch the tour on a daily basis. So, I don't care if the new album is released in December or March, or the following November.
What I hope is just that the great ideas they have will not be masked by some mediocre fillers.
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I'm not too bothered where, just some new material would be fantastic.
JudasMyGuide
Ancient Mariner
I don't think it's about time or rushing the album out. 'Arry seems to think that when your ears bleed it's the best production. So they tend to kinda do it that way. 'Arry seems to think the best Maiden is live Maiden, so they try to do the albums in as few takes as possible, you know, to keep the "live" feel, warts and all. I don't see him changing opinion in the foreseeable future, therefore I don't expect him to change this approach too.
I therefore don't expect much fine-tuning (I might be wrong about that, but I don't think so).
Honestly, Maiden never were the "taking risks" guys and they never did stuff that differently. In their huge career, methinks the biggest risk actually might have been SIT (cause the synths) and The X Factor (cause the personal issues, the darkness and Blaze). TBOS was a success, so I think the next album's gonna be pretty similar in that regard. 'Cause even Empire of the Clouds had pretty much nothing else than the piano and the length and you coud make a fine trajectory between that and... well, maybe Mother Russia, even.
I know this sounds harsh and many people might want to disagree with me, but let's be fair - can you imagine Maiden doing something as ambitious and risky as Nostradamus? (and I don't even like Priest all that much). No, because they never did anything like that. And that's fine. I mean, it's cool to have a certain amount of certainty in your metal-listening life. Maiden has hardly disappointed me in the past and I believe they won't next time.
So, I don't expect anything different from them than the usual stuff.
That said, as usual, once they actually do get the album out, whatever complaints I might have, whichever way I might think they use their loyal fanbase to accept less than might be accepted, it's all
for me.
Like, next album, please.
Considering the fact I liked even When the River Runs Deep (which is quite hated around here, methinks) so much, I'm okay with whatever comes, I'll probably love the album anyway.
I therefore don't expect much fine-tuning (I might be wrong about that, but I don't think so).
Honestly, Maiden never were the "taking risks" guys and they never did stuff that differently. In their huge career, methinks the biggest risk actually might have been SIT (cause the synths) and The X Factor (cause the personal issues, the darkness and Blaze). TBOS was a success, so I think the next album's gonna be pretty similar in that regard. 'Cause even Empire of the Clouds had pretty much nothing else than the piano and the length and you coud make a fine trajectory between that and... well, maybe Mother Russia, even.
I know this sounds harsh and many people might want to disagree with me, but let's be fair - can you imagine Maiden doing something as ambitious and risky as Nostradamus? (and I don't even like Priest all that much). No, because they never did anything like that. And that's fine. I mean, it's cool to have a certain amount of certainty in your metal-listening life. Maiden has hardly disappointed me in the past and I believe they won't next time.
So, I don't expect anything different from them than the usual stuff.
That said, as usual, once they actually do get the album out, whatever complaints I might have, whichever way I might think they use their loyal fanbase to accept less than might be accepted, it's all
for me.
Like, next album, please.
Considering the fact I liked even When the River Runs Deep (which is quite hated around here, methinks) so much, I'm okay with whatever comes, I'll probably love the album anyway.
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Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
It will most likely be like the book of souls tour just a brief US run less than 10 shows . saying sooner than you think and he cant say no more for LA would make sense they are here every second year, and they have done back to back years a few times now. Especially if they do Australia / NZ it does make sense to fly back up to America for another shorter run then back to europe
Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
Would have to be pretty soon when they have a california show every other year these days even back to back years a lot. So more than a years gap would be a very long time for that state haha
Whooten
Ancient Mariner
It is the best song on Book of Souls. Top 3 at worst.
Black Wizard
Pleb Hunter
It is a good song. A nice straightforward "rocker" to contrast the pomposity of the rest of the album.
When The River Runs Deep is like...bottom 3 off TBOS for me, but it's not as bad as the valleys on some other albums.
matic22
Ancient Mariner
Exactly. I think DOD has the biggest difference between best and worst songs out of all reunion albums. The gap in quality from Paschendale and Dance Of Death to Age Of Innocence and Gates Of Tomorrow is huge.
I'm actually starting to think Gates of Tomorrow isn't as bad as some people think. Still bad, but probably Age of Innocence is way worse.
KidInTheDark666
What's yours is mine and what's mine is mine too
They are both good songs. I prefer Age of Innocence.
matic22
Ancient Mariner
They are both ok-ish songs for me, but still probably in bottom 5 since the reunion. That kinda speaks of the quality of Maiden's songwriting since '99.
Hence, why I used DOD as an example of an inconsistent album. It has 2 of the top 5 reunion songs, while also having 2 of the bottom 5.
Hence, why I used DOD as an example of an inconsistent album. It has 2 of the top 5 reunion songs, while also having 2 of the bottom 5.
Xennon
Educated Fool
It's a good sign that some of us like a certain song when others hate it. It means that the band manages to keep us together, as we may otherwise hate each other's musical taste. 
Btw, the melodic part of Age of Innocence (3.30- 4.10) convinces me to visit it on a regular basis.
Btw, the melodic part of Age of Innocence (3.30- 4.10) convinces me to visit it on a regular basis.
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