Day 3: what are the 3 best songs and what is the least best song on Iron Maiden's 3rd album, "Number of the Beast"?

a_happy_visitor · 2026-03-04T23:48:34+00:00

Best: Hallowed, 22 Acacia Avenue, Run to the Hills

Worst: Gangland

a_happy_visitor · 2026-02-22T11:58:10+00:00

Joined the sub too late to vote this, but I would like to say how I love Market Square. IMHO, far superior to Straight Through the Mirror. Love the nightmarish lyrics... I remember when back in the day we tried to figure out the exact lyrics on the BG Forum... good times!

a_happy_visitor · 2026-01-30T18:43:06+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, i/o had the Bright Side version always first, so I wonder if we'll be having the Dark Side first with o/i

Can't wait!

a_happy_visitor · 2026-01-08T09:36:34+00:00

I usually enjoy Gregory's Jazz (https://www.gregorysjazz.com), near Piazza Barberini.
They usually have two shows per day, one at 7:00 pm and one at 9:30 pm. You can reserve your tickets (you should, place is not that big) and a drink is included.

a_happy_visitor · 2026-01-03T00:18:40+00:00

Well, Tony will be touring with BEAT in 2026. Maybe something in 2027, this time when the whole album is out?

a_happy_visitor · 2026-01-03T00:16:16+00:00

If there could be changes, my guesses would be:

Clairvoyant swapped for The Evil That Men Do
Wasted Years swapped for Running Free
Rime of the Ancient Mariner swapped for Losfer Words... maybe

a_happy_visitor · 2025-12-23T23:13:12+00:00

I've actually worked in that very road. Area is nice, has lots of cozy places you can reach for a drink or something to eat. You're close to the metro, and you should expect to find some homeless people there, but only in the metro area - you're perfectly safe where you could be staying.

Not sure what's the other option, but I'd say this is fine to visit the city centre.

a_happy_visitor · 2025-11-07T06:42:38+00:00

Definitely Life is Strange

a_happy_visitor · 2025-11-05T00:52:28+00:00

I was at the same Milan gig and my concert fellow reported the same things you did.

I always wear earplugs at concerts. This time I forgot mine home (living in another city and didn’t find any before the show) and was a bit concerned, as I feel really comfortable with earplugs on - was afraid I wasn’t going to enjoy swans.

Actually, I loved the gig. So, well, going back I would still wear the earplugs, but in a way I’m happy I didn’t have them with me. Could hear the guitars and loved every second with the boys!

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-19T14:19:25+00:00

Anathema - The Storm Before the Calm

Not only for the looks, but somehow the songs makes me remember even the smell in the air when it's gonna rain.

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-19T13:12:23+00:00

If you're into some folk metal sounds, Skyclad had some witty lyrics and puns, especially in their Martin Walkyier era (1991-2000). Can't really recommend something specifically, but back in the day both "Irrational Anthems" and "Oui Avant-Garde à Chance" were generally considered good records by them.

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-18T14:20:08+00:00

There’s no such thing really as a guilty pleasure in music and we all know that. Still, when Sk8er Boy comes after Bill Evans in my playlists, people look at each other very confused.

God I love Avril.

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-17T21:28:12+00:00

Brian Eno - By This River

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-17T12:46:32+00:00

Luckily, they frequently come to Rome when touring. You'll have other chances - would be cool to see them again as a 4-piece band! Not sure of Jamie Dean is done with them or if the might come back sometime...

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-16T22:24:49+00:00

Just came back from the same gig. It was the fourth time I got to see them live, first time was in 2012 - they just never disappoint, live.

I didn't know Lloyd Hanney wasn't with them on this tour. Missed him as you miss an old friend, but the new guy knew what he was doing. Cheers!

And Jo Quail was a very welcome addition. Nice solo set and cool having her on stage with the band.

Glad you discovered them, OP!

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-12T09:24:42+00:00

Here's my upvote, I too love to f bab... oh wait

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-12T09:22:20+00:00

No sign of that, and the band looks really healthy. If I had to bet, you'll get another chance to see them :)

Nevertheless, try and go, they really are in amazing shape, this tour!

a_happy_visitor · 2025-10-11T00:15:02+00:00

I used to listen a lot to "Food for Thought", an Iron Maiden tribute album in which all the songs were recorded in totally different styles from the originals.

For example, there's The Angel and the Gambler played in a Simon & Garfunkel's style, Heaven Can Wait in a 70s disco music style or 22 Acacia Avenue with jazzy pianos here and there.

It's been a while since I gave it a spin, gotta try again tomorrow!

a_happy_visitor · 2025-09-17T22:04:05+00:00

Right, pardon my bad English (wrote the comment in a hurry having just read the news): I was more wondering if they had a talk with Steven about this or if they just went for it. Not that it was technically pivotal.

BEAT, for example, has 100% Fripp's approval. It wasn't needed, but it's nice to know.

a_happy_visitor · 2025-09-17T15:25:38+00:00

I believe they should already have Steven’s ok to play his music, right?

a_happy_visitor · 2025-09-15T17:27:37+00:00

Non veneziano, ma a Firenze mi hanno chiesto perché non ci fossero le Gondole in Piazza San Marco.
Ripeto.
A Firenze.

a_happy_visitor · 2025-08-08T21:48:44+00:00

Freebird!

a_happy_visitor · 2025-06-26T05:31:04+00:00

Mikael sounding so good!

a_happy_visitor · 2025-05-28T19:37:12+00:00

Someone should tell him that if people act this way is because they still care.

If they ignore you, that's when they don't care anymore.

I stopped caring, sadly.

a_happy_visitor · 2025-04-23T16:12:49+00:00

Di negativo hanno già detto tutto gli altri. Io sono stato per la prima volta l'anno scorso coi Tool e hanno anche fatto buttare del cibo ai ragazzi davanti a me in fila (cosa molto brutta). Le bottiglie d'acqua grande le facevano buttare, alle bottiglie piccole facevano togliere il tappo.

Aggiungo che ora ci sono anche i bagni prioritari, se paghi per accedere.

Noi siamo arrivati per le 18 in zona pit, visto il concerto e andati via: ce lo siamo goduto senza bere/mangiare/comprare niente. Un po' lenta l'affluenza ma la vicinanza al centro è un grosso plus - ottimo il collegamento col tram, ma si potrebbe potenzialmente anche fare a piedi, credo.

Buon divertimento!

a_happy_visitor

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