Saw Maiden's sold out gig in Southern California, the last show of their US tour on Sat. Oct. 21st. They opened and played their entire new release, 1 thru 10, then added some classics I've seen before. I was blown away by how they re-invented themselves, incorporating 3 guitarists (all insane) switching from acoustic, clean electric and hardcore metal @ the drop of a dime!!!!!! Tight and on the mark, while creating a new sound I had not seen from past shows. Any guitar players dream, for sure. They seemed more political on this tour, including Eddie with his M-16 and the on stage gigantic Tank that rose behind the drum set, but I must say that not being familiar with the new release caused me to purchase "A Matter Of Life And Death".
I think it's the best album "in a guitarist's view" that Maiden has ever produced. Seeing a sold out gig in So. Cal. with THOUSANDS of fans, not advertised, even on radio, shows the following that this band carries. I must say that I think it's better that way. Maiden Rules!!!!!!
Go see them next time around, They will blow you away!!!!!!!!
