Iron Maiden covering ZZ TOP??!?!

SpellboundByMetal · Post by **SpellboundByMetal** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

ZZ TOP studio jam...just AWESOME!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2vq5CNk ... ed&search=

recording newest album...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd_3Y6NP ... ed&search=

Rare clips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd_3Y6NP ... ed&search=

phantom of the opera w/ Paul dianno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYqhyZW1AGA

well, if you cant tell, I think Maiden kicks ass.

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

Sweet! Ill always have a soft spot on my head for Maiden.

SpellboundByMetal · Post by **SpellboundByMetal** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

Anyone else watch it??? comments people??!?!

Post by **Jim Price** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

Cool! Maiden jamming on "Tush" - maybe they're pondering a Southern rock direction for their next album? (j/k)

The clip about Adrian, Dave and Steve talking about their respective instruments was insightful and fun. And the "Phantom" clip brought back memories of seeing DiAnno-era Iron Maiden when they opened for Judas Priest at the Cambria County War Memorial in '81; one of the best concerts I ever saw!

SpellboundByMetal · Post by **SpellboundByMetal** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

Killers is my fav Maiden song...i WISH i could have seen them w/Dianno, but id settle for Maiden w/ dickinson

Im am officially a youtube addict. I have been watching so much cool stuff on bands.

btw, i hope Maiden releases a studio version of "Tush"!

sPiKe · Post by **sPiKe** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

I also feel that Maiden rocks! They would be my fav! I think that Dave and Adrian are great players. Im really not to fond of what Janick's playing has to offer but his stage presence is one of a kind.

When I saw them at Ozzfest, I was amazed with not only Dickenson's voice but also his energy after so many years. The first scream he let out just ripped right through everyone there!

Maiden tribute band!!!! Now that would be a thread worth talking about! I would be down for that project!

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

JP,

I was at the Judas Priest concert in Johnstown that Iron Maiden opened. Do you remember the 2nd act on that show was the original Whitesnake lineup? All 3 bands were great!

SpellboundByMetal · Post by **SpellboundByMetal** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

I mentioned a maiden tribute band to Mitch lastnight @ practice!!! That would be FUN, but not worth doing unless its NOTE FOR NOTE on all levels.

Post by **Jim Price** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

Yes, I remember Whitesnake on that bill. After Maiden finished their set (one of the only times I've ever seen an opening band get to do an encore!), the crowd cleared out of the arena for Whitesnake, and my friends and I all moved forward (ahh, the days of general admission!). It was still a few years before anyone really knew or cared about Whitesnake. But we moved up to within 30 feet from the front of the stage for Priest, who were incredible!

sPiKe · Post by **sPiKe** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

I agree totally. Although I think the vocals would be harder to find.

Post by **Jim Price** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

SpellboundByMetal wrote:

I mentioned a maiden tribute band to Mitch lastnight @ practice!!! That would be FUN, but not worth doing unless its NOTE FOR NOTE on all levels.

I remember that an Iron Maiden tribute band played in the Altoona area during the 90's at City Limits (back when they were new Sebastiano's), back when the tribute craze was big. If I recall correctly, they were called Powerslave (I have to check my old PA Musician mags and look it up); but the Maiden tribute was actually a side project from an original band from Ohio called Reikerz. They were good, as I recall, doing Bruce-era Maiden.

That would be a tough tribute to pull off well, but I'd definitely be up for checking it out if another one would come along!

sPiKe · Post by **sPiKe** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

It would be a tough one to pull off but, with a little work, it could be done.
Building Maiden-like props to add to the stage would be sweet! It could also bring back out the old school metalheads who have been hiding from todays modern rock!

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

There's a very popular all-female tribute act called The Iron Maidens. I've never seen or heard their performance, but everyone I've talked to who has says that they are phenonenal.

BTW, my favorite Maiden tune is The Nomad off of Brave New World.

MeYatch · Post by **MeYatch** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

intrigued by paul's post, I found this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV5AKPgWVN8

to find more videos search for "the iron maidens" (in quotes, otherwise you get a bunch of real maiden) Most of the videos have horrible sound quality, this one seems to be decent.

FWIW, I think Phantom Of The Opera is probably my favorite Iron Maiden tune.

MeYatch · Post by **MeYatch** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

by the way, notice the striped shirt the bass player wears, just like the wacky striped pants steve harris has on in the video of phantom of the opera keith posted. funny stuff.

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Wednesday Jan 17, 2007

moxham123 wrote:JP,

I was at the Judas Priest concert in Johnstown that Iron Maiden opened. Do you remember the 2nd act on that show was the original Whitesnake lineup? All 3 bands were great!

Was a great show, The lineup for whitesnake included John Lord and Ian Paice from Deep Purple. Ive been a big Ian fan ever since.

The old Sabs days we would cover alot of Maiden from the first 4 albums with Wallack, Scarfone and Oswald. Scar had Steve's sound and bass lines down note for note.