Anyone going to see Maiden?
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MadeInNewJersey
nursing my wounds
Though come to think of it, standing next to Jason is not ideal for recording a "quiet" show, lol.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Hey, I resemble that remark, haha!markgugs said:
Careful though, I just might show up after all. :Spin:
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Originally I pretty much was going to miss the tour entirely, but there's actually a decent chance I'm going to score an extra ticket, so ya never know. I'll keep my cell with me and try to get in touch if I'm able to come up.JayKeeley said:
BTW Mark, don't worry about me if you're recording the show, trust me, it's cool man.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
UGH! The guy I'm trying to get a ticket from hasn't contacted me, I was supposed to come up and meet him today in NYC to pick it up, but I don't want to come all the way up if I'm not sure about the ticket. Oh the drama!JayKeeley said:
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Looks like we'll have to catch up at Opeth. The guy just emailed me now and said since I wouldn't have enough time to meet him to pick up the ticket before he had to leave, he'd sell it to someone else, even though I emailed him HOURS ago and told him as soon as I got the go ahead from him I'd leave for NYC. There would've been plenty of time.:hotjump:
Dead_Lioness
Godless
YES!!!!!
im going tomorrow night! im in NYC right now!
btw... i payed 75$+tax for my ticket.....
but its maiden... they worth it.
im going tomorrow night! im in NYC right now!
btw... i payed 75$+tax for my ticket.....
but its maiden... they worth it.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
OUCH! I heard the regular set was almost done when some fan poured beer all over the soundboard during "Iron Maiden" and screwed up that song and then the 3 planned encores couldn't be played.
Oh well, at least you guys got to see most of it. "Wrathchild" must've ruled.
Oh well, at least you guys got to see most of it. "Wrathchild" must've ruled.
Yeah, some idiot spilled beer into the PA mixing desk so they ended it before the encores. Quite honestly, I don't need to see Number of the Beast and Run to the Hills again (although they're always fun), and Journeyman is not my cuppatea so no great loss. And by that point, I was exhausted.
Before the show, we went to the Iron Maiden Bulletin Board pre-party, and that was really fun. Just lots of Maiden fans who had flown in from around the world to drink and eat together before the show. Everyone had a good time.
Before the show, we went to the Iron Maiden Bulletin Board pre-party, and that was really fun. Just lots of Maiden fans who had flown in from around the world to drink and eat together before the show. Everyone had a good time.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Man, that pre-party sounds like it was a blast, wish I could've been there. Well, I'm feeling better, because if you read the Opeth setlist thread, I think that's going to be one hell of a good time as well.JayKeeley said:
I know this might be horrible to hear now, but we did meet one guy in that pre-party with a spare ticket, but by that point, it was 7:00pm. I knew that you wouldn't have made it in time from Philli so I didn't want to make it worse by calling you up, you know?Dark One said:Man, that pre-party sounds like it was a blast, wish I could've been there. Well, I'm feeling better, because if you read the Opeth setlist thread, I think that's going to be one hell of a good time as well.
Maiden did play really well. I have to say to all that are reading this that "Paschendale" live is an amazing thing to see. The theatrics, the music, and Bruce in his WW1 trenchcoat and soldiers helmet.
Having said that, all the new Maiden material transfers well to a live setting, but that is to be expected.Yeah Opeth will rawk. My tickets came through yesterday, along with that Agalloch shirt. I'm the one getting all the presents and it was my daughter's 2nd year birthday party today. I'm such a meanie!
Ayeka
Hell Bent For Leather!
Heh, I was in pretty much the same train of thought at my showJayKeeley said:
pity about the beer though...
MadeInNewJersey
nursing my wounds
Believe me, missing those 3 songs was only annoying because the tickets were so expensive. I can live with missing "Journeyman," "Number..." and "Run to the Hills."Dark One said:
As for "Wrathchild," of course it was cool, but they've played it every show for the past 14 decades. Now, if you want to talk about "Paschendale," THEN you'd be on to something. My new favorite Maiden tune.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Definitely agreed.markgugs said:
Hmmm...really? I only remember hearing 'Wrathchild' like once in concert, but nevertheless, it's just a flat out classic metal jam. Still, no denying at all what a kickass tune 'Paschendale' is. I'd love to hear 'Montsegur' live as well.markgugs said:
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
That's ok, it's completely understandable, there was just no way to work it out logistically. I just wish the tour was swinging by here.JayKeeley said:
LOL! I'm glad you guys got to see the best parts of the show at least.JayKeeley said:Maiden did play really well. I have to say to all that are reading this that "Paschendale" live is an amazing thing to see. The theatrics, the music, and Bruce in his WW1 trenchcoat and soldiers helmet.
Heh, well, I'm sure she had her fun too. Maybe she was the one that got mad and decided to come down and throw the beer.JayKeeley said:Yeah Opeth will rawk. My tickets came through yesterday, along with that Agalloch shirt. I'm the one getting all the presents and it was my daughter's 2nd year birthday party today. I'm such a meanie!
(just kidding of course).
MadeInNewJersey
nursing my wounds
Yeah, they've pretty much had "Wrathchild" in the set since the early '80s, with very little exception. Though it wasn't included on the "Give 'Em Ed" tour this summer, which is probably most fresh in your mind. I've seen it at 3 of the 4 shows I've been to though.Dark One said:
I really do wish they'd give stuff like "Flight Of Icarus" or "22 Acacia" or "Invaders" or "Moonchild" or anything cool like that a chance to be back again, but I guess that's the problem when you have a gazillion tunes to pull from.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Yep, I'd love to hear like a set full of nothing but Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere In Time and Killers material (along with countless other fans no doubt). Part of the problem, as you say, is certainly a wealth of songs spanning about 25 years; however, Bruce himself expressed that the newest incarnation of Maiden is about emphasizing the new material and looking forward instead of backward, particularly because the band is entering an era where they are going to concentrate a little more on the music than on huge tours.markgugs said:
Hey, as long as they're still able to work the magic, it's all good.
MadeInNewJersey
nursing my wounds
No, you're missing my point. The best part of the Dance of Death tour is the new material. My point is that why not retire tired songs like NOTB, Run To The Hills, Wrathchild, etc. They have literally dozens of songs they could dust off and breathe exciting new life into the sets. Of course, Hallowed Be Thy Name must stay in at all costs.Dark One said:
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Yeah well if they played a full set worth of the albums I mentioned, you can bet some of those unplayed gems would in fact be played.markgugs said:
I see what you mean though, when the new material slays the old (and totally CLASSIC) material live, it's time to change up the setlist to say the least. Not that the new material isn't well done or anything, but man, the metallic exctacy of hearing songs like 'Powerslave', or 'Rime...' or 'Where Eagles Dare' or any of the songs you metioned, etc. would be almost a religious experience.
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