New Maiden Album coming Sept 3rd 2021 - Senjutsu

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A Halloween jewel for you Iron Maiden fans, courtesy of Monsters in Motion - An "Eddie Powerslave" Scary Pharaoh Mask!!!

Get one while they last for your "Iron Haunting"!!!!

The Link: https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/r ... 23117.html


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[tay666]

It is a cool mask

[bucketfoot-al]

Well of course, Trevor, I expected YOU to have one! That goes without saying.

I was just trying to give a helping hand to the other brothers who may be wanting.

And no, Monsters in Motion is paying me nothing. I'm strictly "charity pimping".

It does look super cool though. If I was a fan, you know it would already be on its way to me in San Antonio.

[tay666]

That isn't a bad price for that mask.
There are a bunch of others. Wish I could afford to get them all, but my mad money mostly goes to kits these days,

[tay666]

Today, it was announced that Nicko McBrain will be retiring from Iron Maiden



Apparently, the band will continue without him



It is sad, but not unexpected. Nicko hasn't been the same since his stroke. Not his fault, he has been a trooper through all of this, but it is clear he isn't up to touring anymore. Good to hear he is aware, and is stepping back and going to take it easier and hopefully enjoy his other projects and have a bit more free time for fun.

As to the band continuing. I know, Nicko isn't the original drummer, and they have replaced just about everyone at some point. But do they really need to keep going at this point without him? How many more albums / tours do they really have left in them?

[tay666]

Apparently I misread / misunderstood the announcement.
Nicko is only stepping back from touring, not writing / recording.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNGyCrgzeKc

[Heavy Metal Spike]

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My Son has been busy learning new tricks over the last 2 months - this was part of my Christmas present.

BTW - as Trev is aware (but the rest of you may not be) - this is one of the "Maiden Minis" set and stands just 40cm (1½") head-to toe . . . he's rather good at this (already!)





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[bucketfoot-al]

Impressive paint work! Give your son our kudos!!!

[tay666]

Oooo!
He's coming along nicely. Glad he's having fun.

[tay666]

Oh, hey.
In case anyone missed it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5BMI88QO_w

Not too bad for a geezer.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

Oh, hey.
In case anyone missed it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5BMI88QO_w

Not too bad for a geezer.

Thanks for the reminder - I meant to watch it on the day it was uploaded, but then completely forgot (hey - I'm an old geezer too! )

Little off key at the start, but understandable given no warm-up and likely nerves.

I believe this was off their 9th studio album - "Fear of the Park" ?


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[tay666]

The only thing that threw me is he changed the cadence / emphasis on a few parts.

Now, someone has to get him to do O Canada.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

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Feeling a little emotional right now - well . . . after all . . . this band has been with me for a long LONG time!

Absolutely amazing - this has been put together SO well.

At least I know what I'm doing for the rest of the evening (along with my FILLED ever-trusty Senjutsu tankard) . . . and I suspect the weekend might now be spoken for too!

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[Heavy Metal Spike]

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And while I'm here, thought I'd add this little gem from my Son . . .

Various dark/light blues on the far side to "match" the album cover, and the front coloured to "match" a T-shirt I have. I'm loving this.

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[tay666]

Nice paint on that.

As far as the book, I haven't gotten it yet. Gonna wait and see if one of my kids gets it for me for xmas.

[tay666]

Well, I got a very nice early xmas gift today.
My son took me to the Steel City Convention in Pittsburgh today. (well, I drove because his truck sprung a radiator leak 2 days ago, but he paid)
One of the reasons for that trip was this





I was hoping Bruce would be a bit more 'chatty' but at least I got up close and got a nod and a 'hey'

[bucketfoot-al]

Well, I got a very nice early xmas gift today.
My son took me to the Steel City Convention in Pittsburgh today. (well, I drove because his truck sprung a radiator leak 2 days ago, but he paid)
One of the reasons for that trip was this





I was hoping Bruce would be a bit more 'chatty' but at least I got up close and got a nod and a 'hey'

AWESOME!!! Your son ROCKS!!!