Iron Maiden- Yay or Nay?

Ashtonian · March 20, 2014

I'm curious what the public opinion on these are, being a pioneering band this side of the water during the 80's.

for those who think this is a history lesson, Iron Maiden are a massive metal band, who have the guitar solos, fantastic live songs and all round boss band. Hallowed be thy name is one of the best classic metal tracks going in my opinion, and with hits such as can i play with madness, run for the hills, fear of the dark to name a few, some might see them in the same light as others of the genre.

So whats it going to be?

btw if someone could add a poll that would be great

Darth Toffeeman · March 20, 2014

The imagery of Eddie was quite iconic, especially in my primary school at the time. I was a Kraftwerk fan, which led me into the Acid house and Rave scene. So the underground dance scene was, and still is my preference.

They made some interesting stuff though if you like Metal. Just not for me though.

MikeH72 · March 20, 2014

Absolutely 1 million per cent yay. Best band on the planet still active

MikeH72 · March 20, 2014

Anyone who replies with "HURR DURRR ARCTIC MONKEYS ARE BETTER" can suck my testicles

EFCNIK · March 20, 2014

Of course yay.

Blue 1 · March 20, 2014

Not a band I really listen to much, I do enjoy a bit of metal but don't listen to that much of it, and what I do tends to be of the death and black varieties, but I can see Iron Maiden were hugely influential and have done some tremendous stuff and are one of the most important bands in their genre so they get a yay from me.

Fuleco · March 20, 2014

mikeh72 said:
Absolutely 1 million per cent yay. Best band on the planet still active

The Arctic Monkeys are better like.

SuperTimCahill · March 23, 2014

Respect them, but don't enjoy their music.

potato · March 23, 2014

chrissyjack · March 23, 2014

It's a yay from me

ilikecheese · March 23, 2014

Was a huge fan...HUGE...but I grew up and grew out of their music. So the 16 year old me says yay.

Steve Harris is still my favorite bassist of all time.

Kurt. · March 23, 2014

Fantastic band in their pomp.... Word beaters

obc · March 23, 2014

Enjoy their mid 80's output - Number of the Beast through 7th Son, but like Blue 1, my \m/ tastes tend more towards extremes.

"Number of the Beast" and "Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" are on my jogging mix.

mythbuster · March 23, 2014

Gwladys St. Glory · March 23, 2014

I owe my football allegiances to family but, as a young Yank metalhead growing up, my interest in the game I owe to Steve Harris and Kerrang! issue #396.

Staunch yay, from me.