Same with me. I went to many concerts, yet I can't remember much from the Maiden show, except that it was totally awesome.
Most memorable Maiden concert moments
- Thread starter Maidenvana
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A thought for all: How many of us get their heart racing when they hear the crowd noise and first chords from the Strangers in the Night version of Doctor Doctor? I think I will always instantly recognise the cheers from the beginning of that track alone.
Interestingly enough, I remember going mental to the song when it was played at a metal party once... and when it was over, I noticed that I had subconciously prepared myself for something coming up after that. I was full of the adrenaline of anticipation, and had a feeling of deep disappointment afterwards, even though I knew nothing was going to happen.
Also, how many of us get an automatic feeling of satisfaction when they imagine the smell of sweat and beer, and the sound of this:
Interestingly enough, I remember going mental to the song when it was played at a metal party once... and when it was over, I noticed that I had subconciously prepared myself for something coming up after that. I was full of the adrenaline of anticipation, and had a feeling of deep disappointment afterwards, even though I knew nothing was going to happen.
Also, how many of us get an automatic feeling of satisfaction when they imagine the smell of sweat and beer, and the sound of this:
Maidenvana
Invader
Why do Maiden play Doctor Doctor before every show? Is it just to let fans know when they are about to go on? Or is it a favorite of theirs that has become tradition? Have they always done this?
UpTheIrons
Educated Fool
UFO were on of the bands that influenced Steve the most when he founded Iron Maiden so the song has some degree of personal significance to him, it's also something of a tradition as it serves to tell the fans when Maiden are about to play.
Rotam
Night and day I scan horizon, sea and sky
Yes, and if you check the commentary, Doctor, Doctor was a b-side on the Lord of the Flies and on the Virus single. And Rod commented Maiden's first time in LA was supporting UFO at Long Beach Arena in 1981, and Maiden pays tribute to "those bands they like and respect". I guess Maiden has a "lot of respect" to UFO.
Maidenvana
Invader
Thanks for that, Perun 
maidenn.c.indiana
Trooper
I've seen Maiden 7 times so far (Somewhere in Time tour was my first) and thhe thing I always remember is the Maiden fans from different cities that I get to meet and talk with. I've met fans from all over the U.S. and it's as if we're all members in a secret and exclusive club. I've seen other bands on numerous qccasions and have never had the same experience or feeling. It goes without saying that I've never seen a bad Maiden show.
Actually, it's more like a bonus to the re-issue.
Poto
Ancient Mariner
Nothing beats that feeling when you hear Doctor Doctor over the PA system at a Maiden gig. It's actually one of the highlights of the show.
HallowedMark
Invader
My most memorable moment was my first Maiden gig in 2005 at the Parc Des Princes, Paris as part of the IMFC trip. Seeing Hallowed Be Thy Name live for the 1st time. It's my favourite song of all time and i am not ashamed to admit that when i saw it live for the 1st time, it brought tears to my eyes. That moment will remain with me until the day that i die.
Maidenvana
Invader
Not only that, but you also got to see amazing classics like Remember Tomorrow, Phantom of the Opera, Where Eagles Dare, Prowler, etc. Songs that will probably never be played live again. Lucky man!
TheClairvoyant
Invader
For me it was during Iron Maiden, seeing Janick Gers throw his guitar up in the air and catch it like three times was cool. He messed around with Alien Eddie and then at the end rode his guitar like a skateboard, I was mad that during Running Free Bruce introduced him and some people actually booed. Another cool part was during Two Minutes To Midnight Bruce said that it was a brand new song. And when he threw his hat at the audience he asked "you want my hat?" They cheered and he said "I thought you'd say that."
HallowedMark
Invader
Very true indeed. Lucky i am. I have been fortunate to see them 3 times since then each time i count myself lucky.
Maiden10_0
Nomad
My first memorable maiden moment was seeing them live in 1988 on the 7th Son tour in New Orleans. Ace Frehley from Kiss was the open up act. I wanted to try and meet Ace and maiden so I hung out behind the arena for a while along with other fans. Low and behold a bus pulls up in front of the arena door. My girlfriend at the time stayed back in the car because it was too warm for her outside. The door to the bus opens up and out walks Maiden! They were less than a foot away from me as they walked past! I leaned into Bruce for an autograph bit a cop grabbed me! Bruce gave a smile to me and kept walking! The show itself was awesome. The first time I ever witnessed about 24,000 people headbanging in unison from the time Maiden started with Moonchild until the last good nights were said by Bruce and the house lights came up! Pretty cool! I'm now driving to Houston from New Orleans this August to see them for the first time since that warm Nawlin's October night back in '88! How sweet it is that this is going to be a replica tour of that same first experience I have! Can't wait! It's been 24 years since I've seen them with my own eyes! Hoping to meet them somehow too! If anyone has any tips on how to run in to them for signatures without disrupting them, please let me know. Wish they did a meet and greet like Kiss does!
CrimsonEmotions
Trooper
I've seen them six times since 1992, and every show has been special in their own way:
1992: Caught them in Chicago for the FoTD tour, with Testament opening, and it was my first IM show. The one memory that sticks out is the opening to Afraid to Shoot Strangers.
1996: TXF: The only time I saw them indoors, they were playing theaters with Blaze. It was a different atmosphere, and the fans were much more into the older stuff, although the newer stuff sounded better with Blaze's voice. Fear Factory opened and they were intense.
2000: BNW: I drove four hours from Champaign, IL to Milwauee, even though I had to take comprehensive exams at the University of Illinois the next week. The band had a great raw energy that was lacking a bit at the previous show. The openers were Halford and Queenryche--a great pair.
2003: This was the Give Em Ed tour, and I remember being pissed that they had cut down their set from what htey were playing in Europe, taking out one of my favorite IM tunes--22 Acacia Avenue. On the positive side, Bruce was in his glory as he spent a good deal of time between songs ranting on a whole bunch of stuff.
2005: I saw them at Indianapolis for Ozzfest. This was a unique night given that Ozzy was under the weather, so IM did a slightly longer set (14 songs instead of the usual 10). This allowed for some cool tunes such as Prowler to make it into the show.
2010: Caught them in Cleveland on the early stages of the Final Frontier, when they played mostly post-reunion material. It went over very well, and I got the chance to see some really awesome songs such as These Colors Don't Run, and the Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg live. However, IMO the highlight was the interplay between Bruce and the crowd during Blood Brothers. The atmosphere for that song was spine-tingling.
I can't wait to see them in Atlanta for this tour. I missed them on the SBiT, so hopefully this will make up for it in terms of their presentation of classic IM material.
1992: Caught them in Chicago for the FoTD tour, with Testament opening, and it was my first IM show. The one memory that sticks out is the opening to Afraid to Shoot Strangers.
1996: TXF: The only time I saw them indoors, they were playing theaters with Blaze. It was a different atmosphere, and the fans were much more into the older stuff, although the newer stuff sounded better with Blaze's voice. Fear Factory opened and they were intense.
2000: BNW: I drove four hours from Champaign, IL to Milwauee, even though I had to take comprehensive exams at the University of Illinois the next week. The band had a great raw energy that was lacking a bit at the previous show. The openers were Halford and Queenryche--a great pair.
2003: This was the Give Em Ed tour, and I remember being pissed that they had cut down their set from what htey were playing in Europe, taking out one of my favorite IM tunes--22 Acacia Avenue. On the positive side, Bruce was in his glory as he spent a good deal of time between songs ranting on a whole bunch of stuff.
2005: I saw them at Indianapolis for Ozzfest. This was a unique night given that Ozzy was under the weather, so IM did a slightly longer set (14 songs instead of the usual 10). This allowed for some cool tunes such as Prowler to make it into the show.
2010: Caught them in Cleveland on the early stages of the Final Frontier, when they played mostly post-reunion material. It went over very well, and I got the chance to see some really awesome songs such as These Colors Don't Run, and the Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg live. However, IMO the highlight was the interplay between Bruce and the crowd during Blood Brothers. The atmosphere for that song was spine-tingling.
I can't wait to see them in Atlanta for this tour. I missed them on the SBiT, so hopefully this will make up for it in terms of their presentation of classic IM material.