9 posts tagged “iron maiden”
I have always like Twisted Sister, and I'm not afraid to admit it. Go ahead, take away my metal credentials, but you cannot deny that the bands pre-"We're Not Gonna Take It" material was pretty heavy. Kind of New York Dolls meets early Motörhead. I remember shopping at The Record Exchange in Walnut Creek back in '83 or so when the dude behind the counter threw the "Under The Blade" 7" on to the turntable. I was pretty blown away. A few months later I was seeing them live, smashed up against the barricade at San Jose Civic Center. I also saw them open for Iron Maiden at the Cow Palace in '85, but due to some pre-show parking lot drinking I passed out in my seat, and came to just as they were leaving the stage.
Unfortunately the band sold out big time, and to this day I still cannot listen to "We're Not Gonna Take It", or "I Want To Rock", for that matter. But I will always be a huge fan of their first two records.....
Spent all day yesterday drinking beer and taking pictures at The Vans Warped Tour. A big thanx to a friend who hooked me up with V.I.P. which enabled me to shoot As I Lay Dying from the stage! A ton more pictures and review to follow!
In the past two weeks, I've been to six shows. I've seen approx.19 bands including Iron Maiden, Death Angel, Megadeth, High On Fire, Arch Enemy, Ladytron, and Candlemass. I've probably taken well over 3000 pictures, and consumed more than a few beers. Unfortunately I was unable to secure a photo pass for Iron Maiden, but it was still a pretty damn incredible show! I think I'm done for a couple of weeks, but plan on hitting at least five more shows this month!
I'd like a ticket on this flight!
*Photo by Tony Best.
Ringtones: What's yours and how often do you change it?
Submitted by enrico.
Run To The Hills by Iron Maiden, I have not changed it in over two years, and I don't plan on doing so anytime soon.
What's your musical horoscope? (Put your music player on shuffle and write down the first 10 songs that come up.) Inspired by Stephanie.
What's your cell phone's ringtone? What made you pick it?
I hate to admit this, but my ringtone is "Run To The Hills" from Iron Maiden
What are your three favorite album covers of all-time? Any honorable mentions?
Question submitted by Tamara.
Wow, this is tough. I could blather on and on about being a hardcore music nerd, and the feelings that an albums artwork stirs up, and the connection between said artwork and music, but don't worry I won't. Besides, Buddy summed it all up pretty good. So let me just pick a few fav's from my collection.
