one of the most Maiden influenced albums I know is SOLDIERS OF SUNRISE, by Brazilian band VIPER, released in 1987. The singer was André Matos, who later, in 1991, formed the more famous band ANGRA. When Soldiers of Sunrise was released, André Matos was 16 years old only. He decided to become a metal singer after he saw IRON MAIDEN, live, at Rock In Rio 1, 1985.
Check these songs and tell me they are not very Maidenish
Check these songs and tell me they are not very Maidenish