Speed Of Light

[Metallicat180]

So the new Maiden track Speed Of Light was released today. What do we all think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F7A24f6gNc

I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!! The last couple of albums have been growers for me. This track I loved right from the start. Really catchy and I love the video as well. One of the coolest videos I've seen in a while.

 

[Traxan]

OMG cowbell!

 

[Johann von Marck]

Iron Maiden Donkey Kong. I want the album and the game.

 

[Metallicat180]

That game looks a hell of a lot better than Ed Hunter anyway!! Haha!

 

[Johann von Marck]

It would be cool if they have a video screen going at the HOB listening party with this video.

 

[Kirsten "Bruce Chickinson"]

Hmm, I have to say this song is more of a "grower" for me, to use your term, Jenna. I wouldn't have picked this for the single. But I think the album kicks ass!

 

[Metallicat180]

It's funny how people opinions differ Kirsten. This song hit me right off the bat and loved it immediately. Most of the album is a definite grower for me and I've seen so many people call it the best thing they've done since Brave New World. That I don't agree with but again, everyone is different.

 

[Funk67]

I love Bruce's ending to this song, and think they should have opened the album with it, instead of "If Eternity Should Fail". My track pick at this stage is "The Red and the Black". Cool intro/outro and full of great riffing.

The guitar solos throughout the album are the most inspired, energetic, well crafted and exciting as they have been in a long time.

 

[Kirsten "Bruce Chickinson"]

So true, Jenna! Right now my faves are "If Eternity Should Fail" and "Death or Glory." But, oddly, I like "Speed of Light" a whole lot more just listening to it rather than watching the video.

:hotjump:

 

[Metallicat180]

If Eternity Should Fail is just epic! Love the lyrics. The video can be rather distracting so I can understand why!

 

[Funk67]

I didn't see this until today, but it's interesting how "If Eternity Should Fail" was actually written by Bruce for his new solo album.

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ir...-has-demoed-six-songs-for-solo-concept-album/

My first impression was that it seemed out of place, not so much even on a conscious level (lyrics not fitting) but just an instinct based more on the music. I've always found it fascinating how artists go about creating a concept album; it almost seems like thinking in reverse to me. I admire the ability to pull it off. Hilarious how Bruce just rolled with Harris about it.

 

[Metallicat180]

I didn't see this until today, but it's interesting how "If Eternity Should Fail" was actually written by Bruce for his new solo album.

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ir...-has-demoed-six-songs-for-solo-concept-album/

My first impression was that it seemed out of place, not so much even on a conscious level (lyrics not fitting) but just an instinct based more on the music. I've always found it fascinating how artists go about creating a concept album; it almost seems like thinking in reverse to me. I admire the ability to pull it off. Hilarious how Bruce just rolled with Harris about it.

Interesting that, as that's exactly what my husband said about it. That it sounded more like a Bruce solo song.

 

[momadave]

I'm loving this song and the new album! So glad Bruce pulled through that cancer BS! Up the IRONS!