The Ed Factor - an Iron Maiden Fan Podcast
The Ed Factor - an Iron Maiden Fan Podcast
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Iron Maiden - RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2025 tour announcement!!!!!
#ironmaiden #metal #heavymetal #rock #ironmaidenreaction
Here we go folks! Join Andy and Chris as they run for their lives to the podbooth to bring you the biggest gig news OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!
Setlist discussion and general delirium have set in!
As always, we really want to hear from you- please like, subscribe and share!
Maiden's Gonna Get Ya!
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Видео

Tears of the Dragon- Bruce Dickinson Live in Budapest 01/06/24
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#brucedickinson #ironmaiden #heavymetal #barbanegra Live version of Tears of the Dragon from Bruce Dickinson's Mandrake Project Tour Show at the Barba Negra, Budapest.
Bruce Dickinson- Mandrake Project Tour Vlog!
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#brucedickinson #ironmaiden Join Andy and Chris as they head to Budapest to see the mighty Air Raid Siren himself on the European leg of the Mandrake Project tour! With live performances of Accident of Birth, Jerusalem and Tears of the Dragon and a review of the gig we hope you will enjoy this continental offering from the Ed Factor! As always up the irons and like share and comment!
BRUCE DICKINSON THE CHEMICAL WEDDING Live in Budapest Hungary 1st June 2024
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BRUCE DICKINSON THE CHEMICAL WEDDING Live in Budapest Hungary 1st June 2024
Bruce Dickinson live reaction
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Bruce Dickinson live reaction
Iron Maiden vs Bruce Dickinson 90s Shootout pt.2
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#ironmaiden #brucedickinson Do you feel lucky? Or do you feel scared? Here you are folks- Part 2 of the 90s shootout between yours and our favourite band and singer! Its Dicky vs Maiden Part 2! This time join Andy and Chris as they dissect Chris' choices- which are a little bit different, causing some great discussion and some laughs along the way (apologies for the sound quality of the tracks!...
Episode 20 - The Chemical Wedding
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Unlock the Gates of Urizen, be careful crossing the Killing Floor and don your best outfit! Join Andy and Chris as they take a deep dive into Bruce's 1998 behemoth- it's our Chemical Wedding Day! We'd love to hear your opinions on this metal monster! leave a comment below and we will always reply! Like, share and subscribe- and as always Up the Irons!
BRUCE DICKINSON THE MANDRAKE PROJECT REVIEW
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#brucedickinson #themandrakeproject #ironmaidenpodcast The Ed Factor reviews Bruce's brand new solo album, The Mandrake Project.
Ed Factor Exclusive- Blaze Bayley Interview! Iron Maiden 30th Anniversary.
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To coincide with the release of Blaze's new album 'Circle of Stone' , we have decided to release an 'interview only' cut of our latest episode on Virtual XI. Enjoy and if you like what you see check out our reviews and more! Like, share and subscribe. Up the Irons!
Episode 19- Virtual XI featuring BLAZE BAYLEY!
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Como Estais Amigos? Join Andy and Chris as they delve deep into the eleventh studio offering from Iron Maiden- its Virtual XI time! We were honoured to have the immortal Blaze Bayley grant us some of his time during his recent Irish Tour to make this episode FUTUREAL(ly) special! Even if we live for a hundred years, I'm not sure we can better this one!!!! As always, like, subscribe, share and s...
Como Estais Amigos- Blaze Bayley's #1 Iron Maiden song!
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A short clip from our interview with Blaze from his visit to Belfast in February 2024 as part of his Iron Maiden 30th Anniversary tour. Here he describes the process behind writing album closer 'Como Estais Amigos' Full interview will be part of our deep dive into Virtual XI coming later this week!
BLAZE BAYLEY Belfast show opening- Lord of the Flies
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Blaze comes to the stage at the beginning of his 30th Anniversary Maiden gig in Belfast on Weds 7th February. #blazebayley #ironmaiden #absolva
BLAZE BAYLEY IRON MAIDEN 30TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE REACTION
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#blazebayley #ironmaiden #livereaction Our reaction to seeing Blaze live in Belfast on his Iron Maiden 30th Anniversary tour
Episode 18- BRUCE DICKINSON Accident of Birth Review
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It's a RESURGENCE! Join Starchildren Andy and Chris as they charge headlong into Bruce's 1997 release 'Accident of Birth'. Aitch is back! So are the riffs!
Iron Maiden Future Past Tour Dublin Vlog
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Iron Maiden Future Past Tour Dublin Vlog
Future Past gig reaction
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Future Past gig reaction
Iron Maiden Future Past gig!
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Iron Maiden Future Past gig!
Episode 17- Skunkworks
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Episode 17- Skunkworks
Episode 16- The X Factor
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Episode 16- The X Factor
Episode15- Balls to Picasso
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Episode15- Balls to Picasso
Episode 14: Was 1993 the year that broke Iron Maiden? Bruce Dickinson departs
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Episode 14: Was 1993 the year that broke Iron Maiden? Bruce Dickinson departs
Episode 13: Fear of the Dark review
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Episode 13: Fear of the Dark review
Episode 12: No Prayer For The Dying review
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Episode 12: No Prayer For The Dying review
Iron Maiden Revelations live Belfast 13/06/2022
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Iron Maiden Revelations live Belfast 13/06/2022
Iron Maiden Legacy of the Beast live reaction
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Iron Maiden Legacy of the Beast live reaction
Episode 11: Maiden England review
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Episode 11: Maiden England review
Episode 10: Seventh Son of a Seventh Son review
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Episode 10: Seventh Son of a Seventh Son review
Episode 9: Somewhere In Time review
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Episode 9: Somewhere In Time review

Комментарии

  • @megaduck7965
    @megaduck7965 4 дня назад

    Wolfpacks where the name for squadrons of U boats

  • @frankmartinez3739
    @frankmartinez3739 8 дней назад

    Look all you goofs... There not going to play the same songs from this tour only their vintage tour songs 🤘🏻

  • @neillfotheringham211
    @neillfotheringham211 8 дней назад

    I 1st saw them '84 World Slavery. Still feel all favourites have to be in there(time allowing),and not too many random choices. Also Nicko may have a bearing on choices. So difficult to work out...

  • @sirkeltools
    @sirkeltools 8 дней назад

    Why not Mother Russia from No Prayer From The Dying, that would be a big surprise

  • @cherylkealey4831
    @cherylkealey4831 8 дней назад

    An impossible task but here is mine 5. Purgatory 4.the clairvoyant 3.powerslave 2.wasted years 1.hallowed be thy name Probably change tomorrow's though 😂

  • @ColinStenhouse-m7w
    @ColinStenhouse-m7w 9 дней назад

    1. Tailgunner 2. Evil that men do. 3. Trooper 4. Children of the dammed 5. 2 minutes 6. Mariner. 7. Bring your daughter. 8. Fear. 9. Madness 10. Run to the hills. Di'anno returns. 11. phantom Tribute to clive. 12 remember tomorrow. 13.Wrathchild. 14. Iron maiden. 15. Nob. 16. Wasted years. Everyone on 17. Sanctuary.

  • @jasongnrfan7374
    @jasongnrfan7374 9 дней назад

    Afraid to shooy strangers was on the Legacy tour but them im hoping for Where Eagles dare, Deja vu, Phantom and Holy smoke

  • @maxrav1831
    @maxrav1831 9 дней назад

    It’s an absolute stick on they will play mariner

    • @chrisedfactor9990
      @chrisedfactor9990 9 дней назад

      I agree, bonafide classic. I do think that the shortlist would be shorter. I think a lot depends on Nicko

    • @pattingo316
      @pattingo316 9 дней назад

      I'm hoping they play this too. I hope Nicko is up to it.🤟

  • @bennyvangelder7624
    @bennyvangelder7624 10 дней назад

    My guess based on what bandmembers said and what is played or not been played on previous tours. 1. Murders in the rue morgue 2. The trooper 3. Die with your Boots On 4. 22 acacia avenue 5. Afraid to shoot strangers 6. Rime of the ancient mariner 7. Killers 8. Phantom of the opera 9. 2 minutes to midnight 10.infinte dreams 11.number of the beast 12.hallowed be thy name 13.wasted years 14.fear of the dark 15.iron maiden --------‐-------------------- 16.the clairvoyant 17.bring your daughter to the slaughter 18. Run to the hills Maybe 2 songs to long and maybe they play running free. ...

  • @TheSonnyfaiz
    @TheSonnyfaiz 10 дней назад

    Okay, I stopped your video for a sec, Just before I heard your set list, I have some of yours in here, SO here we go its a bit different and goes through the albums one by one and back again, is it alright? Here is my set list, and then i heard yours and I thought it was good, I didnt add the long ones in there, Alot of the fast short ones are here and some we haven't hardly heard on tour 1: The Ides of March 2: Innocent Exile 3: children of the damned 4. Flight of Icarus 5. Aces High 6.Stranger in a Strange Land 7: Moonchild 8. Holy Smoke 9. Fear of the Dark 10: Tailgunner 11: Only the good die young 12.Wasted years 13 Powerslave 14 Die with your boots on 15 The Number of the beast 16: killers 17 iron maiden is that okay let me know and check out my channel some time, good work Team :)

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 10 дней назад

      Some great choices here - Only The Good Die Young would be amazing as they have never played it for some reason, yet it is brilliant! Die With Your Boots On would be soooo good to hear again!

    • @chrisedfactor9990
      @chrisedfactor9990 9 дней назад

      Cheers Sonny, a brilliant setlist. What a good idea to stop the video and write down your ideas!

  • @IanPotts-lv6os
    @IanPotts-lv6os 10 дней назад

    Afraid to shoot strangers was last played on the maiden England tour

  • @MONSTERSOFROCKAI
    @MONSTERSOFROCKAI 10 дней назад

    Long Life Iron Maiden 😀😀

  • @norbertoenriquedonosodeand6320
    @norbertoenriquedonosodeand6320 10 дней назад

    Public Enema Number One

  • @chicsamson6457
    @chicsamson6457 10 дней назад

    Band was formed in november 75.....and NAMED at christmas...not christmas day!!!

  • @TheAtlitor
    @TheAtlitor 10 дней назад

    They perform Bring your daughter to the slaughter at Roskilde Festival in Denmark back in 2003

  • @shane4059
    @shane4059 10 дней назад

    I saw hem recently in Melbourne - fantastic show but the struggle with Nicko is really there.....I think the picks on the setlist will be down to what he can actually play!

  • @marcomcfly70
    @marcomcfly70 10 дней назад

    Great news for us fans...greetings from Hamburg up the irons

  • @chrisedfactor9990
    @chrisedfactor9990 11 дней назад

    Haha Dale!!! Been there done that! 🤣 Good to hear from you!!!

  • @colbillington
    @colbillington 11 дней назад

    Pulbic enema and assassin, mark my words boys

  • @daleg964
    @daleg964 11 дней назад

    I'm so excited i could crush a grape. Love the beard Andy come on Chris you've got some catching up to do

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 2 месяца назад

    When the band brought the Accident of Birth tour to Toronto in 97, I got to see them live. Without a doubt, this is the best concert I ever attended. Bruce sounded BETTER than he did on the album. After the concert, Bruce came out to greet the people who stuck around. Rod kept telling him that they had to leave but Bruce refused and told him that if people were sticking around for him, he would stay and greet each one of us. I got to chat with Bruce for a bit one-on-one. Wow. That blew my mind. What a nice, down-to-Earth guy he is. Then I looked over and saw Adrian sitting at a table having a beer. I sat down with him and we had an amazing chat about his solo work, performing with Bruce and we even spoke about jazz music. It was unreal. After that, I was back to chatting with Bruce, who was speaking about the band Rainbow and then he was discussing Deep Purple. I brought a copy of Lord Iffy Boatrace, which Bruce appreciated and we spoke a bit about that book. It was an incredible night!

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 2 месяца назад

    I remember the day I got this album, which was the Japanese album that came out a little earlier than the American release. I couldn't wait! From the opening song - Freak, I was blown away. I loved the previous 2 albums, but this was the metal I was craving. I dropped every other band for a few months and pretty much became obsessed with this album, which I still rank among my top albums, ever. Arc of Space and Time is just legendary. There are no weak tracks, in my opinion. Taking the Queen, Starchildren, Man of Sorrows and of course the title track. These are monster hits. Road to Hell as well. I guess I could go on and on. The only thing that trumped this was Chemical Wedding, my favorite album.

  • @GRockVC
    @GRockVC 2 месяца назад

    Good take. Agree with what you say about it being a very underrated album. It's definitely a 10/10. It could rival any Maiden album and probably it would be more popular if it had their name on the artwork. Agree that this is peak Bruce. From this album through to Rock in Rio he's at his pinnacle.

  • @MarceloCastroCarcamo
    @MarceloCastroCarcamo 3 месяца назад

    Amazing!!!

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 3 месяца назад

    Bruce has been killing it during this tour. I'm surprised he was so good at the Budapest show. He's really sick right now and was really sick during that concert.

  • @megaduck7965
    @megaduck7965 3 месяца назад

    In the same way as I find it to be true of Sign of the cross . When I first heard FOTD it was the rock in Rio version which has so much energy that when I finally heard the studio version , it just sounded limp

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 3 месяца назад

    For a guy dealing with a terrible virus, Bruce still sounds incredible here.

  • @megaduck7965
    @megaduck7965 4 месяца назад

    The cover reminds me of Megadeths , countdown to extinction. Perhaps a case of the influencer being influenced? . As far as your alternative version goes , it’s nearly 20 minutes shorter and feels far better paced ! I’d also throw look for the truth in there . Overall it sounds less dour than the actual record does , what a difference a word in Steve’s ear might have made .

  • @hugofernandez512
    @hugofernandez512 4 месяца назад

    Blaze !, muchas gracias por contar esa historia ya que soy Argentino y fan de Maiden, en esa epoca hacia un año habia conocido a Iron Maiden y con 15 años se desato el conflicto en 1982, el gobierno militar prohibio las canciones en idioma ingles y ya no entraban los discos internacionales, muchos chicos de 18 años fuwron enviados a las islas y murieron en las Malvinas como tu amigo, fue muy triste para todos, gracias de nuevo por la cancion y su historia !!

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 4 месяца назад

    Bruce's material in the 90's was so good. His solo albums are my favorite albums and I include The Mandrake Project in that grouping. A top 10 could easily be all of the Chemical Wedding album. I'm really glad I found your channel. Up the Irons!

    • @chrisedfactor9990
      @chrisedfactor9990 4 месяца назад

      Thanks Dan! Always good to hear from new viewers! Check out the review of the Chemical Wedding. You'll hopefully be surprised!! Chris

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 4 месяца назад

    Angel and the Gambler? Wow! I'm not a fan of the song but I respect your decision to put it in the list.

    • @chrisedfactor9990
      @chrisedfactor9990 4 месяца назад

      Its the tune that brought me back to Maiden, that's why I love it so much. I agree that it wouldn't challenge any other top tens with the wider community- maybe not 'top ten worst songs' lol.

  • @porkins74
    @porkins74 4 месяца назад

    Dickinson's top 10 of the 90's: 10. Tattooed Millionaire 9. Born in '58 8. Darkside of Aquarius 7. The Tower 6. Book of Thel 5. Sacred Cowboys 3. Tears of the Dragon 2. Chemical Wessing 1. Son of a Gun

    • @danw4490
      @danw4490 4 месяца назад

      Wow. Son of a gun is your #1? Very cool. For me, it's Tears of the Dragon and Chemical Wedding.

    • @porkins74
      @porkins74 4 месяца назад

      I just love the final verse especially "Take me to Jesus with Judas my guide"

    • @chrisedfactor9990
      @chrisedfactor9990 4 месяца назад

      I'm ashamed to say we've missed Tattooed Millionaire. We'll deffo do a review of it in the future.

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 4 месяца назад

    Great review! I'm really enjoying your content and insights. I love this album. There are a few surprises, like Fingers in the Wounds, which has a really cool middle eastern vibe. Resurrection Men has such a cool intro. Face in the Mirror is deeply personal and I'm loving this song. Shadow of the Gods is absolutely one of my favorites. Epic doesn't begin to describe this song and what it accomplishes. Sonata is just breathtaking. Another favorite of mine. I came into this album wanting to love it, but it has really moved so far beyond what I expected. Rain on the Graves is also just stellar. There is nothing I don't love on this album. Mistress of Mercy is quickly becoming a favorite as well. It's a great gym track! It sounds like a marriage between Freak and Headswitch, but it's better than both. I'm super biased. I'll take Bruce solo over Maiden, my favorite band. This album is right up there for me with Chemical Wedding and Accident of Birth.

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 4 месяца назад

    My favorite album. I love Maiden but nothing touches Chemical Wedding.

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 4 месяца назад

    Judgement Day? That is a great track! The Assassin is so unappreciated. I love this song. Afraid to Shoot Strangers would have been on my list but I overplayed that song! It is a classic, of course. Blaze also sang it well, but it is Bruce's song. I didn't list Re-Entry in my list. That is one of my favorite songs and should have been in my list. Really though, the entire Chemical Wedding Album including Return of the King would be in my top list. Musical perfection. Damn... Jerusalem. I forgot to include that. It's one of my favorites! It's just awesome. Bruce's best singing, I agree.

  • @danw4490
    @danw4490 4 месяца назад

    I think Bruce ruled the 90's with his solo career. In my opinion... (considering both Maiden and Bruce) Chemical Wedding and Accident of Birth are flawless albums, in my opinion. My top 10 for Bruce: 10. Space Race (Skunkworks) 9. Hell No 8. Taking the Queen 7. Strange Death in Paradise (Skunkworks still counts, right?) 6. Arc of Space and Time 5. Killing Floor 4. Gates of Urizen 3. Chemical Wedding 2. Accident of Birth 1. Tears of the Dragon Maiden: 10. Fear is the Key 9. Childhood's End 8. Tailgunner 7. 2 AM 6. Man on the Edge 5. Futureal 4. Be Quick or Be Dead 3. Clansman 2. Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter 1. Fear of the Dark

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for sharing @danw4490 - great lists! Yes Skunkworks absolutely counts & Bruce’s output is strong so its tough to pick isn’t it?! Regarding Maiden, so interesting to see people have very different opinions on fave tracks - 2AM we were pretty harsh on but its made your list which is great to see as that’s the beauty of music, it’s so subjective 😊

  • @daleg964
    @daleg964 4 месяца назад

    Great video guys, but its a win for Maiden for me. Up The Irons!

    • @chrisedfactor9990
      @chrisedfactor9990 4 месяца назад

      Cheers Dale! Great to hear your opinion, would love to hear your maiden top ten. Chris

  • @porkins74
    @porkins74 4 месяца назад

    I'll do Maiden now and Bruce for Pt. 2 10. Justice of the Peace 9. Childhood's End 8. When Two Worlds Collide 7. Judgement of Heaven 6. The Educated Fool 5. No Prayer For the Dying 4. Fates Warning 3. Be Quick or Be Dead 2. Judas Be My Guide 1. Fear of the Dark

    • @chrisedfactor9990
      @chrisedfactor9990 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for sharing, some deep, deep cuts in there porkins! Love Justice of the peace! The X factor would have been a way better album with it and judgement day on the tracklisting. Chris

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 4 месяца назад

      Thanks @porkins74 - it’s cool that this is so different to ours! Very FOTD heavy too & it’s nice to see that album does have its fans as we gave it a bit of a hard time on this channel. Looking forward to seeing your Bruce list 😊

    • @porkins74
      @porkins74 4 месяца назад

      @@theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 what’s funny is FOTD sits near the bottom of my rankings. To me it’s a roller coaster of an album. The highs are high but the lows are LOW.

  • @xxxxDobermanxxxx
    @xxxxDobermanxxxx 5 месяцев назад

    🤟🏼🔥🇮🇹 Mitico Blaze Bayley! 🤟🏼🇬🇧🤝🇮🇹🫂💪🏼

  • @jeanrunkle1059
    @jeanrunkle1059 5 месяцев назад

    Love this track! Bruce's vocals are on point! This song Literally transports one to ancient Brittania

  • @Subzero2151
    @Subzero2151 6 месяцев назад

    You've made me want to listen to it again, ha, been ages since i gave it a good listen, definetely can't fault it, killer album !!

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 6 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed @Subzero2151 - tough question but have you a favourite track?

    • @Subzero2151
      @Subzero2151 6 месяцев назад

      Book of thel and jerusalem would be up there, but special mention to the opening 3 tracks and the choruses they have, the whole albums just does not dissapoint from start to finish@@theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667

  • @animoley8012
    @animoley8012 6 месяцев назад

    Ayyy, just found this lil podcast. Gonna be diving from the beginning as I love nerding out in Iron Maiden. Good vid & you seem like top guys 👍

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 6 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome! Hope you enjoy and please feel free to share your thoughts on all things Maiden 🤟

  • @carlosdm8853
    @carlosdm8853 6 месяцев назад

    Blaze forma parte, por derecho propio, de la historia del heavy, y de Iron Maiden!!💪💪💪

  • @DoomPotato
    @DoomPotato 6 месяцев назад

    I love his work. Meet him once in my live something like 20 years ago. He was such a nice guy!

  • @skippertheeyechild6621
    @skippertheeyechild6621 7 месяцев назад

    Saw him at the same concert. He was great.

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 7 месяцев назад

      Great gig wasn't it! Love how he always gives 100 percent

    • @skippertheeyechild6621
      @skippertheeyechild6621 7 месяцев назад

      @@theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 Aye really enjoyed it. He's just extremely grateful to be doing what he does. Will definitely be going in September.

  • @LudusAurea
    @LudusAurea 7 месяцев назад

    Virtual XI is still one of their best albums and I loved Blaze Bayleys vocals

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 7 месяцев назад

      Great to see different Maiden fans having different favourites…and genuinely please to see these albums be rated so highly by some - that’s the beauty of music! What’s your favourite Virtual XI moment?

  • @theeighthdoctorpaulmcgann1789
    @theeighthdoctorpaulmcgann1789 7 месяцев назад

    This comes sixth in my album ranking behind powerslave,x factor, amolad, book of souls,, and final frontier

  • @Asbjorn-Redman86
    @Asbjorn-Redman86 7 месяцев назад

    I actually think this album is better than it's rumour, but still I would place this album among the worst albums by Maiden together with No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark. The album has some major flaws: 1. The editing and construction of the songs is weak. Many ok parts, but they are stitched badly together. Many songs sound like they are not completely finished. 2. The lyrics are very cheesy on most of this album. It's very simple and reminds me a bit about songs like Deja Vu, but with worse music attached to it. The lyrics are also way too repetitive. 3. I don't like Nickos playing on this album. It is too simple and straight forward. Worst work by a drummer on any IM album. 4. Blaze Bayley was a scapegoat for this period and he sings better than what people say. But his singing is a bit off at some parts on this album. Because he only got one or a few chances to sing them for the most. Too rushed. Therefor it sounds sour sometimes, and he sounded better on X-factor. 5. It has "The Angel and the Gambler" on it, probably the worst song on an Iron Maide album, that is my opinion. The song is a real stinker! Too many repetitions, too weak/cheesy lyrics and way too long. Agree with you that it might sound better live, but at it's full length it has nothing to do on an Iron Maiden album. Here is my list from best to worst: 1. The Clansman Very good song. A bit slow and sounds better live with Bruce, but good in studioversion also. Great lyrics (best on the album). Como Estais Amigo Very good song I think and very underated. Blaze sounds a bit sour in some parts, but a very nice gem. Heartfelt. Futureal Very good track and a perfect opening track! The chorus and prechorus is very repetitive thou, should have had more verses, a musical change or just a bit more variations, but still short and straight to the point. Lightning Strikes Twice A good track with some nice musical changes. Not a fan of everything Gers do on this track, but all in all I like this track. The Educated Fool This is an ok song for me, but not more. Very good intro. Blaze sings good in the more quiet sections. His voice sounds more weird/off when he starts singing "harder". I like the instrumental sections and soloes, but they could have been attached way better together. Ok lyrics, but prechorus is way too repetitive. When Two Worlds Collide Filler. Some good music here with a nice intro. Very simple, almost cheesy, lyrics. The lyrics are very repetive. The track is way longer than it should be. Don't Look to... Filler, almost a stinker. I actually like the intro, but from there it goes horribly wrong. Weak lyrics and the music is also a bit crap. Way too long and repetive. Parts are not attached well together in this song. The Angel and the Gambler Stinker. Way too long and way too repetitive. The drumming of Nicko is flat and boring. Not very much to work with from the guitars except from some guitarsoloes. The keyboard/synth does this track no good. The song has a very commercial sound, but on the wrong side of what stinks and not. The worst song by Maiden? Probably! 👍🤘

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 7 месяцев назад

      Seems we have some similar thoughts on this album! Great to read your breakdown of VXI…can we ask, do you prefer The X Factor?

    • @Asbjorn-Redman86
      @Asbjorn-Redman86 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 Yes, I do like The X-Factor much more than both Virtual XI, Fear of the Dark and No Prayer for the Dying. But it has some major flaws. I agree with you in what you say about the production on X-Factor even thou I like the production on it better than the production on Virtual XI. Also there are too many tracks that sounds to similar to eachother (Fortunes of War, Look for the Truth and The Aftermath). It is like they have written the same song 3 times and put all of them on the same album. The album would have been better if they had dropped 1-2 of these songs or at least not put them right after eachother on the album. I would actually have prefered that songs like Justice of Peace or Judgement Day had taken the place of at least one of these mentioned songs. I think The Aftermath is the Strongest out of the 3 tracks I've mentioned on the album and that Look for the Truth is the weakest, so I disagree with you a bit on that matter. I have some major problems with liking The Unbeliever (even thou I know you love it) and 2 A.M. I think they are really bad, althou not as bad as The Angel and the Gambler and Don't Look in the Eyes of a Stranger from Virtual XI and The Apparition, Weekend Warrior, Chains of Misery and Fear is the Key from Fear of the Dark Here is how I would rank the songs on The X-Factor: Pure gold: 1. The Edge of Darkness 2. Sign of the Cross 3. Man on the Edge 4. Lord of the Flies Very good: 5. Judgement of Heaven 6. Blood on the World's Hands Ok, not more, not less: 7. The Aftermath Ok-, but could have dropped this or placed it somewhere else on the album: 8. Fortunes of War Very weak songs, should have chosen Justice of Peace and Judgement day instead: 9. Look for the Truth 10. 2 A.M. 11. The Unbeliever

  • @porkins74
    @porkins74 7 месяцев назад

    I also really like TAATG!. Is it too long? Yes. Are there too many "Don't cha thinks...", Yes but I really like the melodies throughout the song. My favorite song on the album is When Two Worlds Collide. I feel it does need a third verse though, similar to how I feel Evil that Men Do and Die W Your Boots On also should have had third verses. After that, The Educated Fool is my second favorite. The Clansman is just ok to me. This album is fantastic and I wish more people would give it a chance. I prefer it over Fear of the Dark but it's not quite as good as No Prayer.

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 7 месяцев назад

      Interesting to hear your thoughts on this 😊 Seems overall you rate this album at a similar level to ourselves, but you prefer different tracks. Especially cool to hear you really like The Educated Fool - goes to show there are Maiden fans who totally get where Steve was in his writing with this track, wheres we were quite harsh on it…that’s the beauty of music though isn’t it!? Do you think this line up had more in them?

    • @porkins74
      @porkins74 7 месяцев назад

      I do enjoy this era and Blaze but no, I'm glad they moved on with Bruce. I love every Maiden album and can't wait till you guys get into the reunion albums as I put albums such as DOD and AMOLAD up there with the 80's output.

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 7 месяцев назад

      We are looking forward to doing these too! And to hearing your thoughts on each album!

  • @ricoelsalsero5308
    @ricoelsalsero5308 7 месяцев назад

    I 've met all the band in Paris, at the Fnac for an autograph sessions for X-Factor the day of the concert at the Zenith. Blaze and Jannick have spoken with me a few word. A great remind. The second was good as usual with Iron Maiden. Later, i keep on listening Blaze through his own albums. They are very good. My prefered songs in Virtual XI were Futureal, The Angel and the Gambler, of course The Clansman, don't llok to the eyes of the stranger. When two worlds collide feared me cause at this time, everyone spoke about an asteroid would collide Earth lol I saw the Virtual Eleven Tour also in the Zenith.

    • @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667
      @theedfactor-anironmaidenfa1667 7 месяцев назад

      That’s really cool you got to meet Janick & Blaze! Unfortunately I didn’t get to see this tour (although I did see the Blaze line up in Belfast on The X Factour). What was the Virtual XI show like?

    • @ricoelsalsero5308
      @ricoelsalsero5308 7 месяцев назад

      @actor-anironmaidenfa1667 it was in 1998 (I think) so It was a certain time ago ;) It was my 4th concert of Iron Maiden (and I went to the others after Virtual Eleven) What i remember is that the fans sang on the Clansman on the guitar and with Blaze on the Chorus Freedom. As usual, the stage was at the colors of the album. I remember Blaze yelled at us to sing with him. I know many fans don't like Blaze as a singer but I never be disturbed. As I said, I bought Blaze albums after his adventure with Iron Maiden. Blaze is part of Iron Maiden History as well Paul Di'anno and Bruce Dickinson. Each of them had brought his personnality. And whatever the fans said, many songs became cult in X-Factor and Virtual Eleven because of Blaze. I have another song : I don't remember if it was part of X-Factor or Virtual Eleven : Virus. I liked and always like it. I 'm not sure but there was Megadeth as second band to come. Don't remember the first one. Great show too.