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[ashstralia]

van halen; take note.

no band in the history of loud music would ever even contemplate this.
get the whole show, the whole fucking lot, including a lot of people.
bung it all into a boeing 757, and fly around the world giving the fans THE SHOW.

i was front row brisbane 12 feb 08, wow. fucking unbelievable.
here is an example of a band that cares for its fans.iron what?

[ashstralia]

great review.

[binnie]

They certainly do care about their fans, and they know how to mix it up enough to keep themselves interested.

[ashstralia]

then brought out the final frontier. and, my friends, they are headlining 'soundwave' here in 22 days. i'll post lots of pics....

[binnie]

I actually found 'The Final Frontier' pretty under-whelming. Admirable ambition, but lacking fire (IMO.)

[ashstralia]

I actually found 'The Final Frontier' pretty under-whelming. Admirable ambition, but lacking fire (IMO.)

yes mate, i agree it's not their best album ever; my point is that it exists.

[Seshmeister]

They went to shit after Clive Burr left.

Van Halen take note - sometimes a member of the rhythm section is more important to the sound than you think.

[ashstralia]

and here we arrive at the sesh ash conundrum.
anyone with a functioning set of wetware clearly hears nicko as the superior drummer.

[binnie]

They went to shit after Clive Burr left.

Van Halen take note - sometimes a member of the rhythm section is more important to the sound than you think.

Woah! Massive overstatement. Please explain what is wrong with their '80s output afer Burr left, and their recent albums after the reunion with Dickinson.

[tojoro]

While Clive Burr recorded some excellent drums for the first three albums, and I was sad when I heard he was leaving Maiden, I felt much better when I popped POM into the deck...hell, the first track pretty much nailed that fucker shut:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0R7eDAKayo

After viewing 666, it's apparent that age has no effect on his stamina, either.
I'm pretty much convinced that Nicko is Maiden's biggest fan...

[Hardrock69]

I agree.

I was 5th row on their 2000 tour in St. Louis.

Man, they kick fucking ass! Woot!

[ashstralia]

After viewing 666, it's apparent that age has no effect on his stamina, either.
I'm pretty much convinced that Nicko is Maiden's biggest fan...

fuck yeah! and i'd like to have a hit of golf with the funny bloke. nicko rules. maiden rules. my whole point here is this is a band giving it's fans the MUSIC.
the good stuff. as i said, they're playing here on 26 feb 11. i'm gonna buy a $20 stubbie cooler and a $50 t shirt.

[Mr Badguy]

I still think "The Final Frontier" is an awesome album.

To each their own, I suppose.

[Terry]

They went to shit after Clive Burr left.

Van Halen take note - sometimes a member of the rhythm section is more important to the sound than you think.

I dunno...while Number of the Best is part of Maiden's (for me) trifecta of top fucking notch IM albums (NotB, PoM, Pwrslv), Burr was only on one of the three.

That they're still out there chugging along and in good form live is pretty astounding.

[ashstralia]

I still think "The Final Frontier" is an awesome album.

To each their own, I suppose.

agree mate. how good is it?
when the wild wind blows.
MAIDEN\M/

[51504VH]

Saw Maiden 9th row here in Denver in '03...dudes put on a kick ass show like no other.

[binnie]

I still think "The Final Frontier" is an awesome album.

To each their own, I suppose.

It's a little odd, IMO. The early parts feel like crowd pleasing, whilst the latter part feels like the prog rock record they'd like to make. To my ears, AMOLAD and BNW were much more complete records.....

[sadaist]

IRON MAIDEN FUCKING RULES!


It was funny, in the 80's almost every single guy at ANY arena show had on an Iron Maiden shirt. Sure there were a few Judas Priest, Crue, VH, etc...but 90% were Maiden.

The 90's was all Metallica shirts.

My fav Maiden shirt I had was Eddie & the ninja type sword from Maiden Japan. I fucked it up because I cut the sleeves off before I realized I didn't have any muscles to show. Looked like a maiden shirt with 2 noodles hanging out the sides. Live and learn.

(Luckily that was around the time when wearing a long sleeve shirt under a normal t-shirt came into fashion.)

[Hardrock69]

Like any great band, they are now competing with their younger selves. No matter what they put out now, people will always compare them to the stuff they did back in the day that was so great.

I thought the album was ok....not mind-blowing, but it at the very least was at the level of quality I would expect from them. Ed needs to learn at the feet of Steve Harris about how the fans should be the first priority.

[Mr. Vengeance]

They went to shit after Clive Burr left.

Van Halen take note - sometimes a member of the rhythm section is more important to the sound than you think.

After Clive Burr left? Really?

Guess I'd better throw away my copy of Piece of Mind.....

[Mr Badguy]

Here's the set list from the opening show:

1. Satellite 15... The Final Frontier
2. El Dorado
3. 2 Minutes To Midnight
4. Coming Home
5. Dance Of Death
6. The Trooper
7. The Wicker Man
8. Blood Brothers
9. When The Wild Wind Blows
10. The Evil That Men Do
11. The Talisman
12. Fear Of The Dark
13. Iron Maiden

Encore:
14. The Number Of The Beast
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name
16. Running Free

Now, this is more like it.

A better mix of newies and classics.

Still wish they would resurrect "Infinite dreams" and "To tame a land", but hey, we can wait 'til the next tour.

[binnie]

Got tickets for Sheffield. Looking forward to it immensely. I would prefer some of the more expansive stuff from the new record - 'Coming Home' is not up to much, IMO.

Still, it's quite a setlist.

[Mr Badguy]

I think I would have preffered "Starblind" and "Isle of Avalon" to "Satellite 15...The Final Frontier" and "El Dorado".

Or even subbing one of them for "Blood Brothers".

They are playing "The Talisman", though.

That's a bitchin' tune.

[binnie]

You never know, they might mix it up as the tour progresses.

[VAiN]

I'm not really a Maiden fan, but Nicko has sat and bullshitted with me and some buddies on occasion at his rib joint down here... Super nice guy. Just seems happy as hell, good for him.

[atomicpunk5151]

You never know, they might mix it up as the tour progresses.

Looks like the same setlist for NIGHT # 2 in Singapore, no changes. They did swap a few like BTATS, DOD and Paschendale early on the 2010 tour so you never know.

1.Satellite 15... The Final Frontier
2.El Dorado
3.2 Minutes to Midnight
4.Coming Home
5.Dance of Death
6.The Trooper
7.Blood Brothers
8.The Wicker Man
9.When the Wild Wind Blows
10.The Talisman
11.The Evil That Men Do
12.Fear of the Dark
13.Iron Maiden
Encore:
14.The Number of the Beast
15.Hallowed Be Thy Name
16.Running Free

With that said though....

NO "Run to the Hills" for the 2nd straight tour.

5 new songs off "The Final Frontier". The Talisman came off better then I thought it would.

Several classics brought back that weren't in last years "2000 era" heavy set. 2 Minutes, Evil That Men Do and The Trooper.

Also they dropped all the AMOLAD songs from last years set list. Suprised they didn't keep "These Colors don't Run". I guess when they brought back The Trooper, this one got dropped. And no "Ben Breg" either from AMOLAD.

Also glad they dropped "Wrathchild".

+++ I know they can't please everyone, but come on get POWERSLAVE back in the set. Best Maiden LIVE solo.

[rockhead]

Looks like the same setlist for NIGHT # 2 in Singapore, no changes. They did swap a few like BTATS, DOD and Paschendale early on the 2010 tour so you never know. 1.Satellite 15... The Final Frontier 2.El Dorado 3.2 Minutes to Midnight 4.Coming Home 5.Dance of Death 6.The Trooper 7.Blood Brothers 8.The Wicker Man 9.When the Wild Wind Blows 10.The Talisman 11.The Evil That Men Do 12.Fear of the Dark 13.Iron Maiden Encore: 14.The Number of the Beast 15.Hallowed Be Thy Name 16.Running Free With that said though.... NO "Run to the Hills" for the 2nd straight tour. 5 new songs off "The Final Frontier". The Talisman came off better then I thought it would. Several classics brought back that weren't in last years "2000 era" heavy set. 2 Minutes, Evil That Men Do and The Trooper. Also they dropped all the AMOLAD songs from last years set list. Suprised they didn't keep "These Colors don't Run". I guess when they brought back The Trooper, this one got dropped. And no "Ben Breg" either from AMOLAD. Also glad they dropped "Wrathchild". +++ I know they can't please everyone, but come on get POWERSLAVE back in the set. Best Maiden LIVE solo.

Went to the Sydney show last night and was a good night, althouh wished the setlist was much longer with more classics.The band came on at 8.30 and finished at 10.30pm.The merch table wasnt as ood as the 2008 tour however setlist as follows, Doctor Doctor Play Video (UFO song) Satellite 15... The Final Frontier Play Video El Dorado Play Video 2 Minutes to Midnight Play Video The Talisman Play Video Coming Home Play Video Dance of Death Play Video The Trooper Play Video The Wicker Man Play Video Blood Brothers Play Video When the Wild Wind Blows Play Video The Evil That Men Do Play Video Fear of the Dark Play Video Iron Maiden Play Video Encore: The Number of the Beast Play Video Hallowed Be Thy Name Play Video Running Free Play Video

[ashstralia]

you're a lucky duck, rockhead...

[rockhead]

A good night was had but sure wished they could have played longer.......and i hoped they would play Wraithchild......still not sure how i feel of their new album.

[bueno bob]

I think even Bruce said at one point that Clive Burr was "the best drummer Iron Maiden ever had". He then followed it up by saying "Nothing against Nicko and don't take it the wrong way, but...", and I quit reading at that point because the point seemed pretty clear. Preferentially, I like Burr's playing on the first three albums more than anything Nicko's done since 7th Son, but...just personal opinion...in further personal opinion, I wish they'd quit playing the mandatory 10-15 U.S. shows before departing for foreign countries I can't even fucking spell right, let alone name. A REAL U.S. tour that lasted longer than, oh, a month or so and actually hit ALL the major markets probably wouldn't kill them, but I've pretty much fucking given up on that. I was going to go drive 400 miles north for their show last year, but when they announced their bullshit "new stuff only" setlist, I emailed their website a closeup picture of my asshole with a caption that said "Thanks, blokes, I'm biting the pillow for you".

Fucking assholes. And especially since it was their first time here after they canceled their last show the DAY OF back in 1995 and refused to play because 700 people (sellout audience at the venue) "Weren't enough to bother performing to". No refund either, just a big "Fuck you, thanks for the money. What, you wanted a concert? Hey, fuck off." from Maiden, er, I mean the Steve Harris Band. Nice fucking way for those cocksuckers to make up for it, I thought.

Heh. Van Halen doesn't quite look so bad to me anymore.

[ashstralia]

jeez bob, maybe they like coming to australia 'cause no-one here emails them pictures of their bunghole?
can you imagine the hilarity in the offices of maiden inc. that day?

[bueno bob]

jeez bob, maybe they like coming to australia 'cause no-one here emails them pictures of their bunghole?
can you imagine the hilarity in the offices of maiden inc. that day?

Well, I had to do something for the $35 (plus convenience fee!) that they still owe me.

Actually, I should send a picture of my dick to Blaze Bayley...$7 of that fee due is his responsibility.

[ashstralia]

gold mate, gold!

[rockhead]

Another Iron Maiden compilation, especially with Blaze songs on their...wonder if they will tour behind this.

EMI announce the release of a brand new collection from Iron Maiden
Published: March 15, 2011


EMI ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF A BRAND NEW COLLECTION FROM IRON MAIDEN
'FROM FEAR TO ETERNITY: THE BEST OF 1990-2010'
ON MAY 23RD 2011 (May 24th through UME in the USA)

EMI are proud to announce the release of 'From Fear To Eternity: The Best Of 1990-2010'. A double-CD set spanning twenty years, this follows the huge success of 2010's studio album 'The Final Frontier' which hit the number one spot in 28 countries around the world. It also became the band's highest-charting album in the USA where Iron Maiden have just been awarded their first Grammy for Best Metal Performance, for the song 'El Dorado', taken from 'The Final Frontier' album, and which is included in this selection.



Iron Maiden's current phenomenal global success has seen the band not only scale new-found heights aided by their unique method of touring, using a customized Boeing 757 - named Ed Force One by their fans - to transport band, crew and all their equipment round the world to many new places, but has meant their ever-expanding fanbase now encompasses a brand new generation of metal lovers. 'From Fear To Eternity' is a chance for these new fans of the band to explore Iron Maiden's rich history, with the highlights of their last eight studio albums distilled into this handy collection, which follows 2009's compilation of their earlier work, the 1980-1990 'Somewhere Back In Time' album.

Perennial favourites to be found on this album include songs also featured in Maiden's current 'The Final Frontier World Tour' set list; tracks such as 'Fear Of The Dark', 'The Wicker Man', 'Blood Brothers' and 'Dance Of Death' sit alongside recent classics 'El Dorado' and the hauntingly evocative 'When The Wild Wind Blows'. It also include singles like 'Holy Smoke' and 'Be Quick Or Be Dead' together with more progressive thought-provoking album tracks like 'Afraid To Shoot Strangers' and 'For The Greater Good Of God'. This new collection charts the musical development of Britain's most successful metal band as they have evolved their sound, producing longer, more complex songs, gaining huge critical acclaim in the process. Featuring many of the epics for which the band has become renowned, it is accordingly released as a double-CD, but will retail for the price of a single album.

The full tracklisting for the CD album* is as follows:

DISC 1
1. The Wicker Man 4.36
2. Holy Smoke 3.49
3. El Dorado 6:49
4. Paschendale 8.28
5. Different World 4.19
6. Man On The Edge (LIVE) 4.40
7. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg 7.22
8. Blood Brothers 7.14
9. Rainmaker 3.49
10. Sign of the Cross (LIVE) 10.49
11. Brave New World 6.19
12. Fear Of The Dark (LIVE) 7.41


DISC 2
1. Be Quick Or Be Dead 3.24
2. Tailgunner 4.15
3. No More Lies 7.22
4. Coming Home 5.52
5. The Clansman (LIVE) 9.06
6. For the Greater Good of God 9.25
7. These Colours Don't Run) 6.52
8. Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter 4.44
9. Afraid to Shoot Strangers 6.57
10. Dance of Death 8.36
11. When the Wild Wind Blows 11.02

*It will also be made available as a Digital Download Album and as a Limited Edition Triple Vinyl Picture Disc.

Iron Maiden's 2011 The Final Frontier Tour is currently underway in an Around The World In 66 Days odyssey aboard Ed Force One, piloted by lead singer and qualified airline captain Bruce Dickinson. Having recently completed a series of shows in Australia and first-ever visits to Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea, they are now on their way to Mexico for concerts in Monterrey and Mexico City. After this they will play shows right across South America, including Argentina and Chile where both shows will be filmed for inclusion in a DVD to be released later this year.

Says bassist and founder member Steve Harris, "The tour has been amazing so far and we've been overwhelmed by the reaction from our fans everywhere. We are now on our way to Mexico and South America which the whole band is very excited about! We really enjoy playing there as the fans are so passionate and we always feel a huge responsibility to put on the best show we possibly can for them. For this tour we have a great set list, a brand new stage show, and of course Eddie!. This leg of the tour ends with two shows in Florida in April, which is another favourite place for us to play, then we'll be taking a short break before a series of Summer headline Festival and Stadium shows in Europe, finishing up with our first UK Arena tour in many years. It's a great way to round off what has been an incredible time for Maiden these last few years. We are really looking forward to seeing all our loyal fans again and welcoming all the new ones! "

Here is the full list of upcoming tour dates:

MARCH 2011
Thursday 17 - Banamex Theater, Monterrey, Mexico
Friday 18 - Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
Sunday 20 - Parque Simon Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia
Wednesday 23 - Estadio San Marcos, Lima, Peru
Saturday 26 - Morumbi Stadium, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sunday 27 - HSBC Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Wednesday 30 - Nilson Nelson Parking, Brasilia, Brazil

APRIL 2011
Friday 1 - Parque de Exposicoes, Belem, Brazil
Sunday 3 - Jockey Clube, Recife, Brazil
Tuesday 5 - Expotrade, Curitiba, Brazil
Friday 8 - Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sunday 10 - Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile
Thursday 14 - Coliseo De Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Saturday 16 - Bank Atlantic Center, Ft Lauderdale, Florida USA
Sunday 17 - St Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida USA

MAY 2011
Saturday 28 - Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
Sunday 29 - Kopi Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
Tuesday 31 - Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany

JUNE 2011
Thursday 2 - O2 World, Hamburg, Germany
Friday 3 - O2 World, Berlin, Germany
Tuesday 7 - Schleyerhalle, Stuttgart, Germany
Wednesday 8 - Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands
Friday 10 - Sonisphere, Warsaw, Poland
Saturday 11 - Sonisphere, Prague, Czech Republic
Monday 13 - Novarock, Nickelsdorf, Austria
Friday 17 - Sonisphere, Athens, Greece
Tuesday 21 - Sonisphere, Sofia, Bulgaria
Friday 24 - Sonisphere, Basel, Switzerland
Saturday 25 - Sonisphere, Imola, Italy
Monday 27 - Bercy, Paris, France
Tuesday 28 - Bercy, Paris, France
Thursday 30 - Roskilde Festival, Denmark

JULY 2011
Friday 1 - Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden
Sunday 3 - Rock Werchter Festival, Belgium
Wednesday 6 - Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
Friday 8 - Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland
Sunday 10 - SKK Petersburgskiy, St Petersburg, Russia
Thursday 14 - 30th Moto Meeting, Faro, Portugal
Saturday 16 - Sonisphere, Madrid, Spain
Wednesday 20 - SECC, Glasgow, Scotland
Thursday 21 - AECC P&J Arena, Aberdeen, Scotland
Saturday 23 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
Sunday 24 - Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, England
Wednesday 27 - Trent FM Arena, Nottingham, England
Thursday 28 - MEN Arena, Manchester, England
Sunday 31 - NIA Arena, Birmingham, England

AUGUST 2011
Monday 1 - CIA Arena, Cardiff, Wales
Wednesday 3 - Odyssey, Belfast, N. Ireland
Friday 5 - O2 Arena, London, England
Saturday 6 - O2 Arena, London, England
News

Japan: A Message From Rod
The Best Of... A Note From Rod
EMI announce the release of a brand new collection from Iron Maiden
TOKYO CANCELLATION AND BAND MESSAGE
Latest situation regarding shows in TOKYO from the promoter Creativeman - UPDATED 12/03
Japan Update
Iron Maiden to headline Sonisphere Bulgaria - 21 June 2011
Press Cuttings... Melbourne Reviews
Iron Maiden to headline Sonisphere Festival Greece - Friday 17 June 2011
Iron Maiden to headline at the Moto Clube de Faro, 30th International Motorcycle Convention, Portugal on July 14th 2011
Special Guests announced for 'The Final Frontier World Tour' UK Dates
Press Cuttings...
From Rod - Thanks for your support on our Cuba Bike Ride
Iron Maiden win a Grammy
Ed Force One lands in Russia


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[Mr. Vengeance]

They're coming out with yet another greatest hits album. This one is really stretching too....

With all the live albums and best ofs, how many times do they expect people to buy the same songs? Who do they think they are? KISS????

In this day and age, if you're a fan of a band, wouldn't you just create your own playlists???? Is anyone really going to look at this album, and say, "Holy shit!!! The Clansman, LIVE!!!!! I must have it!!!"

On top of that it's more weak, CGI Eddie art.

http://www.ironmaiden.com/fromfeartoeternity/

[binnie]

I think even Bruce said at one point that Clive Burr was "the best drummer Iron Maiden ever had". He then followed it up by saying "Nothing against Nicko and don't take it the wrong way, but...", and I quit reading at that point because the point seemed pretty clear. Preferentially, I like Burr's playing on the first three albums more than anything Nicko's done since 7th Son, but...just personal opinion...in further personal opinion, I wish they'd quit playing the mandatory 10-15 U.S. shows before departing for foreign countries I can't even fucking spell right, let alone name. A REAL U.S. tour that lasted longer than, oh, a month or so and actually hit ALL the major markets probably wouldn't kill them, but I've pretty much fucking given up on that. I was going to go drive 400 miles north for their show last year, but when they announced their bullshit "new stuff only" setlist, I emailed their website a closeup picture of my asshole with a caption that said "Thanks, blokes, I'm biting the pillow for you".

Fucking assholes. And especially since it was their first time here after they canceled their last show the DAY OF back in 1995 and refused to play because 700 people (sellout audience at the venue) "Weren't enough to bother performing to". No refund either, just a big "Fuck you, thanks for the money. What, you wanted a concert? Hey, fuck off." from Maiden, er, I mean the Steve Harris Band. Nice fucking way for those cocksuckers to make up for it, I thought.

Heh. Van Halen doesn't quite look so bad to me anymore.

It seems that Maiden lost a lot of momentum in the US during the Bayley years and haven't made it up since. Easier to play stadiums everywhere else in the world than arenas in America.

[Mr Badguy]

Another compilation, "From fear to eternity" focuses on 1990-2010.

DISC ONE
1. The Wicker Man
2. Holy Smoke
3. El Dorado
4. Paschendale
5. Different World
6. Man On The Edge (LIVE)
7. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
8. Blood Brothers
9. Rainmaker
10. Sign of the Cross (LIVE)
11. Brave New World
12. Fear Of The Dark (LIVE)
DISC TWO
1. Be Quick Or Be Dead
2. Tailgunner
3. No More Lies
4. Coming Home
5. The Clansman (LIVE)
6. For the Greater Good of God
7. These Colours Don't Run
8. Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter
9. Afraid to Shoot Strangers
10. Dance of Death
11. When the Wild Wind Blows

=============

Alright, where the fuck is "Dream of mirrors" and "The Talisman"?

And why are there so many songs from the 90's?

[Hardrock69]

Well, I suppose this being the only compilation to feature tracks wif Blaze, it is at least a bit different.

Might even help Blaze's wallet, if he has any writing credit at all on any of those tracks, which is doubtful, as Harry pretty much takes care of that end of things.....

I agree with you guys though....sorta useless compilation, innit?

[DavidLeeNatra]

have been to the Maiden concert (sold out!) in Berlin five days ago...man...they fucking ROCK! old school without any rust or dust on it...bruce sings better than he ever did live...clever boy now...no need to talk about the rest of the band which is solid as a rock...they play indoR venues up to 15.000 people (wouldn't call that a stadium-tour)...all I can say after two outstanding hours is:

UP THE IRONS!!!

[binnie]

Another compilation, "From fear to eternity" focuses on 1990-2010.

DISC ONE
1. The Wicker Man
2. Holy Smoke
3. El Dorado
4. Paschendale
5. Different World
6. Man On The Edge (LIVE)
7. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
8. Blood Brothers
9. Rainmaker
10. Sign of the Cross (LIVE)
11. Brave New World
12. Fear Of The Dark (LIVE)
DISC TWO
1. Be Quick Or Be Dead
2. Tailgunner
3. No More Lies
4. Coming Home
5. The Clansman (LIVE)
6. For the Greater Good of God
7. These Colours Don't Run
8. Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter
9. Afraid to Shoot Strangers
10. Dance of Death
11. When the Wild Wind Blows

=============

Alright, where the fuck is "Dream of mirrors" and "The Talisman"?

And why are there so many songs from the 90's?

I don't really see the point in this, to be honest. As you say, the '90s are over-represented - the 4 'reunion' records piss all over anything they put out from 'No Prayer...'. In fact, I'd say 'BNW' and 'AMOLAD' are as good as anything made during the glory days.