So who should get it? I'd like to see TEN support Maiden myself and increase their fanbase by thousands. Whadda ya think?http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1610#msg-1610Tue, 21 May 2013 04:01:54 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1788#msg-1788 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1788#msg-1788Entombed and Slayer]]> richard NoticeboardThu, 01 Jun 2000 10:19:47 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1677#msg-1677 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1677#msg-1677Why not???????

]]> BIG EMO NoticeboardSat, 27 May 2000 02:10:47 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1654#msg-1654 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1654#msg-1654 Otter NoticeboardFri, 26 May 2000 09:55:38 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1648#msg-1648 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1648#msg-1648
So what's the answer? Are we still waiting for the ultimate AOR/rap/metal crossover band or what?

By the way, Priest support Maiden er...I think not! Talk about the tail wagging the dog!]]> Preacherman NoticeboardFri, 26 May 2000 06:17:47 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1645#msg-1645 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1645#msg-1645Maiden are sort of doing it with Slayer who aren't a kiddie band any more either, but they'll bring in a bit of a different demographic, plus they always draw well (btw, I know tons of people who are into both Maiden & Slayer). Halford will bring heads as well since it will be his first time out with the new band - people will be curious ot see him. I really do not think a band like Ten will ever break over here - melodic (hard) rock is a thing of the past as far as the mainstream goes.
I think a lot of Europeans do not realize that the American youth of today is exposed to very different types of music than kids were in the 70's and 80's. Back then it was overwhelmingly rock and hard rock - nowadays even kids in the heartland grow up with and are heavily exposed to hip-hop and rap, and if they listen to metal it's the heavier type bands.
That's exactly why bands such as Korn or Limp Bizkit are so incredibly successful because they have figured out how to marry those 2 sub genres. I think there is a chasm now between America and Europe, where things haven't changed all that much, and it is reflected in the music that comes out of those places, at least where new bands are concerned.]]> John Q NoticeboardFri, 26 May 2000 05:46:59 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1641#msg-1641 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1641#msg-1641I do like Ten they certainly have some great songs, but I think that the Maiden slot would be much better filled by DAMNED NATION.

These guys are the business. The new album is a master piece and their live performance at Z 2000 was better than a lot of headline bands that I've seen never mind support bands.


]]> BIG EMO NoticeboardFri, 26 May 2000 04:26:19 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1639#msg-1639 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1639#msg-1639I do like Ten they certainly have some great songs, but I think that the Maiden slot would be much better filled by DAMNED NATION.

These guys are the business. The new album is a master piece and their live performance at Z 2000 was better than a lot of headline bands that I've seen never mind support bands.


]]> BIG EMO NoticeboardFri, 26 May 2000 04:20:58 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1634#msg-1634 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1634#msg-1634
>I think Ten would be booed off the stage here in the States - way too wimpy too >support a metal beast like Maiden

Can`t agree with this. I actually think that TEN could really blow the MAIDEN audience away. They`d only be doing around 45 minutes and a set consisting of tracks like THE NAME OF THE ROSE, WINGS OF THE STORM, THE ROBE, BRIGHT ON THE BLADE, ARCADIA, WAIT FOR YOU, SPELLBOUND, FEAR THE FORCE, THE PHANTOM plus some newies such as TIMELESS, THE STRANGER, DAWN STAR and the amazing THUNDER IN HEAVEN would have real Maiden fans ( i.e. those who are into the classic period of "Number Of The Beast" / "Piece Of Mind" / "Powerslaves" ) wetting themselves.
That`s where TEN win over most other acts these days. They could do that tour and win over the audience and then do a slot with TOTO the month after and do a completely killer AOR set for that audience.

>aside from the fact that Maiden are looking to hook up with names that will bring >in extra heads. Ten wouldn't bring in anyone outside of Japan.

True to an extent, certainly in the U.S. Over in the UK, Germany and Italy I reckon TEN would be considered a good opener for Maiden. I remember when they used to take out unknown acts like GRAND PRIX and the like. You`d imagine that they`d be too light for the Maiden audience but they went down a storm in the UK.

The main problem that I see with the Maiden support slot is that they are filling it with incredibly heavy acts which I really don`t think is the right move. They`d be better off with acts like TEN, STRATOVARIUS, EDGUY or even someone like AXEL RUDI PELL. That`s where the people who liked old Maiden are. The kids into SLAYER etc won`t go for Maiden at all. Anyway, that`s my twopenneth.

Bye for now,
Mark





]]> Mark Ashton NoticeboardFri, 26 May 2000 01:13:51 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1625#msg-1625 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1625#msg-1625 John Q NoticeboardThu, 25 May 2000 18:05:01 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1617#msg-1617 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1617#msg-1617 Whynot NoticeboardThu, 25 May 2000 12:31:17 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1614#msg-1614 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1614#msg-1614 John Q NoticeboardThu, 25 May 2000 10:06:02 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1610#msg-1610 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,1610,1610#msg-1610I'd like to see TEN support Maiden myself and increase their fanbase by thousands.
Whadda ya think?]]> Preacherman NoticeboardThu, 25 May 2000 08:49:55 +1000