August 2002 edition...and i quote these lines from the mag.
System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian openly credits Iron Maiden for his gravitation toward "Middle Eastern" melodies.
And chart toppers like Creed's Mark Tremonti frequently cite Maiden as an inspiration for their riff writing. "I love that single-string riff in Wasted Years", states Tremonti. "That riff on the high E string - that's one of the coolest, good old-fashioned metal riffs ever".
System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian openly credits Iron Maiden for his gravitation toward "Middle Eastern" melodies.
And chart toppers like Creed's Mark Tremonti frequently cite Maiden as an inspiration for their riff writing. "I love that single-string riff in Wasted Years", states Tremonti. "That riff on the high E string - that's one of the coolest, good old-fashioned metal riffs ever".
