One of the best Metal bands ever and my most favourite band ever. They are also one of the most influential bands ever to exist.
Formed on Christmas Day 1975 by Steve Harris. The band name was gained through the TV film 'The Man in the Iron Mask' which Harris saw.
Steve Harris and Guitarist Dave Murray are the only 2 members who have been there since the first album. Maiden became the leaders in NWOBHM along with the likes of Judas Priest with their first two albums 'Iron Maiden' and 'Killers' which had Paul Di'Anno on vocals until he left half way through the Killers World Tour because of cocaine abuse, during the recording of Killers Adrian Smith came in to replace Dennis Stratton. It was not until a certain Mr Bruce Dickinson replaced Di'Anno that Iron Maiden hit international success with the classic album 'The Number of the Beast' and then after that the band just grew and grew. It was also after Number of the Beast where long time drummer Nicko McBrain replaced the departing Clive Burr and made his album debut on 'Piece of Mind'.
After recording the exceptional 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' album guitarist Adrian Smith left the band due apparent unhappiness of the band's music direction, he was then replaced by Janick Gers who played guitar on Bruce Dickinson's first solo album, Janick's first recording with Iron Maiden was No Prayer for the Dying. The turn of a new decade began a dip in Iron Maiden's journey with the rise of grunge and alternative rock. After 1992's 'Fear of the Dark' Bruce Dickinson left the band to pursue a solo career and he was replaced by Wolfsbane lead singer Blaze Bayley which lead to mixed reactions from the fans. Both albums 'The X Factor' and 'Virtual XI' with Blaze didn't chart very well and in 1999 Blaze left by mutal consent. The music world would be shocked when Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith both returned and the band where they also decided to retain Janick Gers giving the band 3 guitarists.
Since the classic line up returned they have recorded 3 albums which are Brave New World, Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death with all 3 albums recieving critical acclaim. With a new album planned it is expected to be released sometime in 2009.
My favourite albums from the Beast have to be:
Iron Maiden
Killers
Number of the Beast
Powerslave
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
A Matter of Life and Death
No Prayer for the Dying (a very underrated album to be fair)
Somewhere in Time
The band line up is:
Bruce Dickinson - Lead Vocals
Dave Murray - Guitar
Adrian Smith - Guitar
Janick 'Underrated' Gers - Guitar
Steve Harris - Bass/Band Leader
Nicko Mcbrain - Drums
And of course not forgetting the band's mascot Eddie The 'Ead
Formed on Christmas Day 1975 by Steve Harris. The band name was gained through the TV film 'The Man in the Iron Mask' which Harris saw.
Steve Harris and Guitarist Dave Murray are the only 2 members who have been there since the first album. Maiden became the leaders in NWOBHM along with the likes of Judas Priest with their first two albums 'Iron Maiden' and 'Killers' which had Paul Di'Anno on vocals until he left half way through the Killers World Tour because of cocaine abuse, during the recording of Killers Adrian Smith came in to replace Dennis Stratton. It was not until a certain Mr Bruce Dickinson replaced Di'Anno that Iron Maiden hit international success with the classic album 'The Number of the Beast' and then after that the band just grew and grew. It was also after Number of the Beast where long time drummer Nicko McBrain replaced the departing Clive Burr and made his album debut on 'Piece of Mind'.
After recording the exceptional 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' album guitarist Adrian Smith left the band due apparent unhappiness of the band's music direction, he was then replaced by Janick Gers who played guitar on Bruce Dickinson's first solo album, Janick's first recording with Iron Maiden was No Prayer for the Dying. The turn of a new decade began a dip in Iron Maiden's journey with the rise of grunge and alternative rock. After 1992's 'Fear of the Dark' Bruce Dickinson left the band to pursue a solo career and he was replaced by Wolfsbane lead singer Blaze Bayley which lead to mixed reactions from the fans. Both albums 'The X Factor' and 'Virtual XI' with Blaze didn't chart very well and in 1999 Blaze left by mutal consent. The music world would be shocked when Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith both returned and the band where they also decided to retain Janick Gers giving the band 3 guitarists.
Since the classic line up returned they have recorded 3 albums which are Brave New World, Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death with all 3 albums recieving critical acclaim. With a new album planned it is expected to be released sometime in 2009.
My favourite albums from the Beast have to be:
Iron Maiden
Killers
Number of the Beast
Powerslave
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
A Matter of Life and Death
No Prayer for the Dying (a very underrated album to be fair)
Somewhere in Time
The band line up is:
Bruce Dickinson - Lead Vocals
Dave Murray - Guitar
Adrian Smith - Guitar
Janick 'Underrated' Gers - Guitar
Steve Harris - Bass/Band Leader
Nicko Mcbrain - Drums
And of course not forgetting the band's mascot Eddie The 'Ead
by HullCityAFC08 December 21, 2008
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metalhead- well, do you even listen to all of their stuff?
uneducated person- no
metalhead- well then you should shut up!
metalhead- well, do you even listen to all of their stuff?
uneducated person- no
metalhead- well then you should shut up!
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A drinking game created by the gang in "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia". The rules are complex. Although it is called the game of games, its actually a war.
rules;
Asking questions is not allowed during while the clock is running; the offending team must drink for 5 seconds.
If player spills, his team chugs the opposing teams drinks.
Cheating is ok but there are penalties if caught. If a player is caught cheating while both teams are at the same level the opposing team advances one level. If they are at different levels and the lower level team cheats, they must drink. If the team at the higher level is caught the opposing team advances to the same level.
level one starts, a fifteen minute timer begins, only stops in time stoppages
Preround - Sip wine in a British accent after all wine glasses must be finished and smashed to the floor, the teams may then put on war dances to intimidate.
Level 1 (Mind): Trivia, Puzzles, and Artistry
At this stage only wine is served.
To advance a team must earn three cards
Level 2 (Body): Physical Challenge, Pain, and Endurance
At this stage only beer is served.
To advance a team must earn 2 cards
There is no cursing allowed, offending team must chug beer for 5 seconds while other team counts.
Level 3 (Soul): Emotional Battery and Public Humiliation
At this stage only hard liquor is served.
To win the team must earn three cards
rules;
Asking questions is not allowed during while the clock is running; the offending team must drink for 5 seconds.
If player spills, his team chugs the opposing teams drinks.
Cheating is ok but there are penalties if caught. If a player is caught cheating while both teams are at the same level the opposing team advances one level. If they are at different levels and the lower level team cheats, they must drink. If the team at the higher level is caught the opposing team advances to the same level.
level one starts, a fifteen minute timer begins, only stops in time stoppages
Preround - Sip wine in a British accent after all wine glasses must be finished and smashed to the floor, the teams may then put on war dances to intimidate.
Level 1 (Mind): Trivia, Puzzles, and Artistry
At this stage only wine is served.
To advance a team must earn three cards
Level 2 (Body): Physical Challenge, Pain, and Endurance
At this stage only beer is served.
To advance a team must earn 2 cards
There is no cursing allowed, offending team must chug beer for 5 seconds while other team counts.
Level 3 (Soul): Emotional Battery and Public Humiliation
At this stage only hard liquor is served.
To win the team must earn three cards
YOU-"Dude, wanna get fucked up through an epic game which tests you mentally, physically and spiritually? Let's play Chardee Macdennis!"
FRIEND-"No, man, last time we played the game of games I went to the hospital for alcohol poisoning, a dart in my palm and a broken femur."
FRIEND-"No, man, last time we played the game of games I went to the hospital for alcohol poisoning, a dart in my palm and a broken femur."
by AlwaySunnyinPhilly October 30, 2011
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A very fat Pittsburgh sports talkshow host who thinks he's the smartest guy in the world but can't even pronounce Heinz Ward properly! He spends most of his overrated show kissing his own ass (which has to take a lot of kissing considering how huge it is) and insulting everyone else every chance he gets! Used to announce for WCW wrestling and claims he is friends with many pro wrestlers. Has done sports nationally as well for ESPN but had a show cancelled shortly after first airing! Needs to take a bath every once in a while and brush his teeth at some point. Also co-hosts a TV show on Sunday nights that is incredibly boring.
Bob: Hey Frank, Did you see Mark Madden on TV the other day?
Frank: Of course I did. He takes up the whole screen and has the biggest, loudest mouth on the planet!
Frank: Of course I did. He takes up the whole screen and has the biggest, loudest mouth on the planet!
by SteelerGuy July 27, 2006
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1. I dont want to go in the IronMaiden
2. Iron Maiden pwns other bands
3. Stupid oblivion knights! With thier Iron maiden!
2. Iron Maiden pwns other bands
3. Stupid oblivion knights! With thier Iron maiden!
by Masterhand666 April 19, 2006
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