Virgin Steele...anyone???

[templeofmax]

Just was wondering why haven't heard their name much on these pages...for me, pretty good power metal band they way it is supposed to be played, fast........ If they got invited to PPUSa along with say, freaking Sinner I wouldn't get mad at all!!!!!!!

 

[Diabolik]

Just was wondering why haven't heard their name much on these pages...for me, pretty good power metal band they way it is supposed to be played, fast........ If they got invited to PPUSa along with say, freaking Sinner I wouldn't get mad at all!!!!!!!

They came, they played, they didnt live up to it at all. ( sing this as the chorus to "Veni, Vidi, Vici" off of Invictus.

 

[booB]

They came, they played, they were awesome, but their sound blew chunks, and the crowd was completely not into them.

 

[Cheiron]

I love them. I loved them. I'd love to see them again.

 

[Mr. Zane of HW]

I would love to see them make a return. I love that style of metal.

 

[7thSaviour]

They came, they played, they were awesome, but their sound blew chunks, and the crowd was completely not into them.

I was among the few who still enjoyed the heck outta their performance! I'd love to see them again sometime!

 

[Sir Exar Kun]

This is just one of those bands that has never really reached the potential I expected many moons ago. When I first heard "Marriage of Heaven and Hell", I thought that they had the songwriting skills down pat, but the overall SOUND of the band (in particular, the keyboards) was a tad immature (picture: a K-Mart Casio keyboard). I was even more surprised when that sound didn't evolve any over the next several albums!

Honestly, I think I enjoy some of their early 80's material as much as anything from the catalogue, although the last album was a pretty strong return to form after a few lackluster releases (House of Atreus, Invictus).

NP - Canvas Solaris

 

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I'd watch them again just for that goofy flaming sword.

 

[mëtålspëd]

I'd watch them again just for that goofy flaming sword.

Sean and I were directly under that sword... hoping none of that dripping Sterno was gonna get on us

 

[digitalink]

I'd watch them again just for that goofy flaming sword.

I was the "sword exterminator" back stage. Yeah, I'm OK if they don't come again.

 

[hoodaman]

was totally not into them when they played PPUSA VIII.

 

[zinescene]

to put it bluntly, thier PPusa performance was hands down the worst performance I've seen of the 5 ProgPower's I've been to, 2 BWBK festivals, Chicago Power Fest and Bloodstock UK. It was absolutely horrid and I like some of Virgin Steele's music. uke:uke:

 

[Kaosaur]

I agree with the last 3 posts.

 

[J-Man]

Not into them at all. Skipped their set at PP, glad i did.

 

[longshot9]

I watched two songs and bailed. Awful.

 

[Palabra de Dios]

I thought they were great. Then again, I think their brand of metal is freaking sweet. Goofy, but awesome.

 

[Thorn23TX]

There were two things about their set that were good: !) Justin and William flailing their swords about/having a good time and 2) the curtain closing at the end of the set.

 

[imaskinbeater]

Back then =
Now =

 

[RagePSV]

I love 'em and would love to see them again.

I find it humourous that my 2 favorite performances have been Virgin Steele and Rage, which also happen to be the 2 most ragged on performances by our forum bretheren. It's okay, I like being different.

 

[Stennie!]

Oh boy... it sounds like I should be glad I missed the year they played ProgPower. I really like what I've heard of them (The House of Atreus Acts 1&2). David DeFeis has his vocal quirks and is easy to parody, but I like his voice and the overall sound of the band, even if it isn't so refined.