felixthadog Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hi all, It seems there is a large contingent of Heavy Metal music fans on this forum, and the possibility of an Iron Maiden pin has got the fans excited. Not being a Heavy Metal music fan myself, it has got me wondering what it is about Pinball & Heavy Metal music that makes it such an attractive combination? Cheers, Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 easy - even at 53 metal is the only type of music ;) ..and pinballs are cool :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.21 Gigawatts Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 It’s such a broad genre, but in a nutshell I’d say its energising and uplifting. People love Iron Maiden because their songs are tales, stories and journeys with generally catchy melodies. I don’t know music well enough to describe it but behind the “heavy” element there’s drum beats and bass that just makes one want to nod their head and move to the beat. It crosses over into other genres that make people want to dance and move - hip hop etc. Just watch any video of Nicko McBrain the drummer and he has a really catchy style going on. The really heavy stuff with the growling is a different story. Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Gee I must be the odd bastard out then because I can’t stand heavy metal with a passion, I’d rather listen to Neil Diamond [emoji184] we’re actually seeing him in concert for the third time when he tours here in April and I’m 52 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn70 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Yes, good question. I personally have never been into heavy metal music but have quite a few mates who are. I must admit, I have been listening to some heavy metal music and clips on You Tube and it's not as bad as I remember it. @Noob-A-Tron suggested Fear of The Dark - Iron Maiden.....not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 @Noob-A-Tron suggested Fear of The Dark - Iron Maiden.....not bad at all. oh god no.. try: number of the beast, piece of mind, seventh son of a seventh son, powerslave, brave new world, matter of life and death and the book of souls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Gee I must be the odd bastard out then because I can’t stand heavy metal with a passion, I’d rather listen to Neil Diamond [emoji184] we’re actually seeing him in concert for the third time when he tours here in April and I’m 52 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Same,well minus the Neil Diamond. Classing some of it as music is a bit generous too It's definitely a thing though here,not so much on the american forums. just a reflection of the demographic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) this is maiden..and all 5 of those guys are there in 2018 Edited January 20, 2018 by illawarra_steelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn70 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 this is maiden..and all 5 are of those guys are there in 2018 Geez, the hair - classic stuff. - - - Updated - - - oh god no.. try: number of the beast, piece of mind, seventh son of a seventh son, powerslave, brave new world, matter of life and death and the book of souls Will give them a listen Tony - cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Same,well minus the Neil Diamond. Classing some of it as music is a bit generous too It's definitely a thing though here,not so much on the american forums. just a reflection of the demographic Don’t worry lol I listen to a lot of other stuff as well, it’s just that I could never get into the heavy metal Genres “to me it just sounds like loud noise not music” and every song sounds exactly the same Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Geez, the hair - classic stuff. - - - Updated - - - Will give them a listen Tony - cheers. Number of the beast cant be beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob-A-Tron Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 oh god no.. try: number of the beast, piece of mind, seventh son of a seventh son, powerslave, brave new world, matter of life and death and the book of souls Trying to ease @Glenn70 into Metal slow first and let him understand the lyrics then we can pull out the big guns Slayer Reign in Blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Technically Iron Maiden is not metal or at least not heavy metal. It use to be but is more rock these days. Same can be said of Metalica. Early Metalica very much metal. Now more just heavy rock. Not at all uncommon for metal bands to try to come more mainstream but that puts them in a genre the size of the ocean rather than a swimming pool and this becomes there downfall. Metal music itself keeps evolving and adding new categories. Look here to see what I mean.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_metal_genres Of all these types I personally like about 5. I like the lead guitar and metal is renowned for it's guitar. I can actually block out a shit voice and just enjoy the guitar. What I do like about metal in general is much the same bands I was listening to 20-30 years ago are still making and playing metal today. I like other forms of music but for other reasons. Metal is the one that makes the heart beat for me and I well and truly understand why others don't like it. It's a small group that follow such music especially in Australia. My favourite metal bands are from Sweden, Denmark and Germany these days but it used to be Britain and the US so you can see tastes change but in saying that I can always sit back and listen to Ozzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob-A-Tron Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 One of the best not metal but probably influenced Iron maiden. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c9VWTbTW8k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Bumper Pete Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 @felixthadog What would you rather, pinball and boy band ballads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narf_ Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 @felixthadog What would you rather, pinball and boy band ballads? Maybe a kamahl with a dilmah tea le. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 German "Industrial Metal" played in Sydney 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob-A-Tron Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 @Glenn70 Enjoy :) - - - Updated - - - Would love to tour Europe and see the Metal scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfclark Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 German "Industrial Metal" played in Sydney 2001. The Germans do churn out some good stuff. I do listen to a fairly wide range of music though. Along with lots of 90s stuff I grew up with Nirvana, Bush, Pearl Jam, temple Pilots, etc. there's classical in my playlists, along with musicals, Disney, bits of pop, not much rap or hip hop though. Not much really heavy metal either as I like to be able to understand the lyrics. Then I have loads of electronica which has as wide a range again, dreamy trance through to hard house, psytrace, minimalist techno, gabba, prog etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pinbologist Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 My musical tastes are pretty broad, but the only types of 'music' i can't stand are that hip hop, rap and techno crap, and a lot of that death metal.. the ones where when they sing (using the term loosely here) and sound.... i cant even to begin to describe what it sounds like but i'm sure you all know what i mean! gives me a sore throat just listening to it LOL, That and the guitars that sound like chainsaws and the amps are about to die! I still love the old school rock/metal.. like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zepplin, Alice Cooper etc etc, pre 80s Kiss, as well as bands from the 80s on like Iron Maiden, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi just to name a few. My music tastes even extend to country, even the older stuff and 50s 60s rock n roll, having grown up with it. My parents always had it playing on weekends when i was young so i kind of developed an appreciation for those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn70 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Heavy Metal? Have listed to quite a few songs that have been suggested and I don't think I can be converted. I can tolerate it more today than I used to and I don't know why. I doubt the family will want to listen to it either. But am happy to sample any music. Either way, still keen to play a new Iron Maiden. I think the music suits playing a fast pin with plenty of good shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pinbologist Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 THATS the one.. the chainsaw guitar sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 THATS the one.. the chainsaw guitar sound! I like it im more then happy to listen to mosty anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthadog Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 @felixthadog What would you rather, pinball and boy band ballads? Definitely ... I am still holding out for a New Kids On The Block pinball :laugh: I am quite the oddball when it comes to music. I love lots of genres (Rock, Top 40, RNB, Techno, Reggae, Disco, Chillout) but when it comes down to individual artists/bands, I find that there are not that many full albums that I enjoy listening to. I prefer Greatest Hits albums and single tracks. I must admit that I love most music-themed pins, I was just curious as to why people think Pinball & Heavy Metal music go together so well. Cheers, Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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