char_da_harlot
Trooper
They had no idea who IM were. I think it was more a control issue. I was only 15 and It was more of a SEX,drugs and rock and roll thing.LooseCannon said:
mmmmmmm sex.
Shrike
Trooper
Gothenburg 20/11 2006.
I'm still kicking myself for missing them at Ullevi in 05, which was an amazing gig.
The gig as such was quite great, though the crowd weren't too familiar with the new tracks so some chanting went a bit off
And one time when Bruce came back onstage after some solos there was zero reaction, to which he gave a big "what gives?" look and then proceeded to have everyone scream for him
And unfortunately, when The Legacy came on, which was one of my favourite tracks, the sound-system, his mic-use and/or vocal chords weren't really up to the job so it sounded a bit off.
But other than that, it was amazing. Fear Of The Dark, Out Of The Shadows, FTGGOG, The Evil That Men Do, and Hallowed were orgasmic
I'm still kicking myself for missing them at Ullevi in 05, which was an amazing gig.
The gig as such was quite great, though the crowd weren't too familiar with the new tracks so some chanting went a bit off
And one time when Bruce came back onstage after some solos there was zero reaction, to which he gave a big "what gives?" look and then proceeded to have everyone scream for him And unfortunately, when The Legacy came on, which was one of my favourite tracks, the sound-system, his mic-use and/or vocal chords weren't really up to the job so it sounded a bit off.
But other than that, it was amazing. Fear Of The Dark, Out Of The Shadows, FTGGOG, The Evil That Men Do, and Hallowed were orgasmic
Dr. Eddies Wingman
Brighter than thousand_suns
Hmmm, this seems an OK place to put my debut post on this forum.
My first was their show in Bergen in november 2006. Really good concert, the band were in good form and delivered both the AMOLAD songs and the oldies convincingly. (A little messy drumming on The evil ... but I think it could be forgiven that late in the show). I have to say the people behind the event should have built the stage a bit higher, most of the time I couldn't see the band very well except for on the big screen in the corner next to the stage. And (
) as always in Norway, the beer was expensive, but I guess I shouldn't blame Steve and the guys for that 
My first was their show in Bergen in november 2006. Really good concert, the band were in good form and delivered both the AMOLAD songs and the oldies convincingly. (A little messy drumming on The evil ... but I think it could be forgiven that late in the show). I have to say the people behind the event should have built the stage a bit higher, most of the time I couldn't see the band very well except for on the big screen in the corner next to the stage. And (
) as always in Norway, the beer was expensive, but I guess I shouldn't blame Steve and the guys for that 
Dr. Eddies Wingman
Brighter than thousand_suns
Forostar said:Welcome, and a cool nickname and avatar by the way!
Thanksalot
I noticed many album names and song names were in use, and since airplanes is one of my big interests I thought something related to flying would do the job Have been reading a lot on this forum for the last few months, and I felt for joining up so that I could post a comment now and then. Serious forums like this aren't too abundant ...
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Anonymous
Guest
The Only gig I saw was São Paulo 2004 at the Pacaembu Estadium on The DOD tour. It was great to see the gig in a Stadium, the crowd really makes an incredible noise for the band, so much that sometimes I couldn´t hear the songs so clearly, also at the same the time screaming the lyrics of songs didn´t help listening better to the vocals. It was unbelievable for me to see the band live for the first time, I was just fanatic for the band at the time, but looking back at the setlist and Bruce´s voice, it wasn´t that good for a maiden gig, the DOD tour set was a real letdown, and Bruce´s voice was sounding the worst of the recent years, I got a little worried about that, but than on the early days his voice was better than in 83/84 and remains really good and I´m anxious to hear it live in 2008.
Alan McBrain
Prowler
My first Maiden's gig was in 2004 during the Dance of Death World Tour, in São Paulo at Pacaembu Stadium, with around 50.000 maidenfans screaming.
MaidenFO
Prowler
My first consert was 10.11.06 in Valby Hallen in Copenhagen, Denmark and it was the AMOLAD tour 
it was awesome standing right in front of your gods 
hehe
It was an amazing show, but I kinda wished that they would play more of the old songs. But that's why I bought tickets for the gig next year in Denmark and Wacken Open Air...it's gonna great to hear all of my favourite Maiden songs LIVE
it was awesome standing right in front of your gods heheIt was an amazing show, but I kinda wished that they would play more of the old songs. But that's why I bought tickets for the gig next year in Denmark and Wacken Open Air...it's gonna great to hear all of my favourite Maiden songs LIVE
Nobody Likes Me
Prowler
My first Maiden concert was August 9th, 1983 in Fort Wayne Indiana, that was the last time they played there. I've probably seen them 15 or 20 times total, with lots of traveling. I'm driving 10 to 12 hours to see them in New Jersey in March.
Ardius
Trooper
My first was the 14th December 2006 at Manchester MEN Arena.
I have been actively interested in Maiden since about 2004, but for many reasons I missed the previous tours.
I wish I hadn't been such an idiot around 2000-2003, when I didn't care about any music at all....I would really have wanted to have seen the BNW and DoD world tours.
On the topic of modern metal, I am yet to find a band I really think is great. There are a couple though, Betrayer are all right and I don't mind Nightwish.
But most of my favourite music appears from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The 90s in particular have a large spectrum of bands and music which are fairly unknown.
To be honest, if you want to get into Death or Black metal properly, its best you listen to the original pioneers of the genres, just like with other genres really.
My suggestions:
Black metal - Bathory (nice and thrashy, but they were the first to start the Black metal sound) and then Emperor (really atmospheric)
The thing to remember with Black Metal is that the vocals are considered an instrument rather than a thing to sing a long to or even understand. The key to BM I think is the atmosphere.
Death metal - Bolt Thrower (80s, British, named themselves after a warhammer model...what more is there to say?), death metal I think is pretty easy to get into if you listen to the right places. These guys essentially took what Slayer did and took it a bit further, so, a little thrash and lots of songs about war (they regularly get named "war metal" but I refuse to use silly sub-genres like that).
Slayer is also another good way to start getting into death metal, as they inspired a good proportion of the genre.
We should probably start a seperate thread about this, lol.
I have been actively interested in Maiden since about 2004, but for many reasons I missed the previous tours.
I wish I hadn't been such an idiot around 2000-2003, when I didn't care about any music at all....I would really have wanted to have seen the BNW and DoD world tours.
On the topic of modern metal, I am yet to find a band I really think is great. There are a couple though, Betrayer are all right and I don't mind Nightwish.
But most of my favourite music appears from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The 90s in particular have a large spectrum of bands and music which are fairly unknown.
To be honest, if you want to get into Death or Black metal properly, its best you listen to the original pioneers of the genres, just like with other genres really.
My suggestions:
Black metal - Bathory (nice and thrashy, but they were the first to start the Black metal sound) and then Emperor (really atmospheric)
The thing to remember with Black Metal is that the vocals are considered an instrument rather than a thing to sing a long to or even understand. The key to BM I think is the atmosphere.
Death metal - Bolt Thrower (80s, British, named themselves after a warhammer model...what more is there to say?), death metal I think is pretty easy to get into if you listen to the right places. These guys essentially took what Slayer did and took it a bit further, so, a little thrash and lots of songs about war (they regularly get named "war metal" but I refuse to use silly sub-genres like that).
Slayer is also another good way to start getting into death metal, as they inspired a good proportion of the genre.
We should probably start a seperate thread about this, lol.
MaidenClean
Prowler
MY FIRST MAIDEN SHOW WAS MARCH 14, 1985 @ THE LEGENDARY LONG BEACH ARENA. THE FIRST OF 4 NIGHTS IN THE LBC. I'VE SEEN THEM ABOUT 7 TIMES. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THEM SCREAM IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES IN 7 DAYS!
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Anonymous
Guest
Good for you. Now turn off your caps lock button.
MaidenClean
Prowler
A AOLOGIZE FOR MY CAPS MATE, HOWEVER MY KEYBOARD IS UNABLE TO RESPOND TO SUCH A DEMAND. I WILL RETIRE ON THIS LAST THOUGHT. SCREAM FOR ME LONG BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was able to do so when you typed in your username and email address.
MaidenClean
Prowler
Will do, thanks spacestation!
Cheers!
Cheers!
InfiniteDreamer
Trooper
My first Maiden show was back in 1992...second in 2004 and now the third time in a few weeks...but I consider it a first as Adrian wasn't around in the previous two (no, he was in 2004...you stupid Infinite Dreamer ! )
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