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For the London stadium gig next June I think a little ' pilgrimage ' to the Cart and Horses is long overdue :)

Back in the day when an album cover alone from any musical genre could grab your attention even before you heard the music. An art form largely lost in the era of CDs and and then streaming :(

A landmark moment for Maiden and Paul. Not since The Who back in 1974 had a band played totally live on BBC's flagship music show. This clip also features Clive Burr resplendent in his Hammers top who sadly died from complications relating to MS back in 2013. It also features guitarist Dennis...

Not just because we are playing tribute to Paul but I actually prefer his version from the live at the Rainbow gig

It's widely accepted that Dickinson took them to the next level but the initial problems were Dianno partying too hard and some gigs were cancelled.

My only criticism in recent years is they've over done it with the too many prog rock like tracks dominating their albums. Too many 6 minute plus songs isn't always easily digestible. You need light and shade with a mix of the sprawling story telling epics and the 3 minute belters.

If anything the Spinal Tap charge is perhaps more valid from the mid 80's when Paul had left and the stage sets became more spectacular and elaborate. However, I'd always argue that Maiden's approach has always been greatly tongue in cheek with few ' collapsing Stone Henge' moments. The whole...

That's a pretty fair assessment. Fame and it's pressures came too quickly and early for Paul. Steve Harris and their manager Rod Smallwood ( lives in Hove :) ) were never going to let Paul's frailties derail the Maiden promotional juggernaut back then which was based on relentless touring. You...

You do realise that that was not their own song but a cover version they felt pressured into releasing by their then publishing company Zomba. They've always denounced it's release as a mistake.

Paul's problem was 'playing' too hard away from the stage with the usual rock star attraction to booze and substances. His performances on stage started to suffer and he couldn't cope with the all ready punishing touring schedule. Bruce not only had a much wider vocal range but as you suggest...

Sorry really not sure what you're saying in your second statement? And apologies if I've wrongly interpreted your first sentence but it looks facetious. If you neither know or care who Paul Dianno was just move along and let those of us who think he contributed something musically to our lives...

Riot incoming!

As a complete Maiden fanatic this is sad but not totally unexpected news. There is no doubt his less typical more punk style gruff vocal delivery helped Maiden break through and stand out from the crowd on the first two albums. For that Maiden fans have always been grateful. Sadly in the...

As badly when me and Mrs Metal misread the Sky banner advertising the cookery show ' Ainsley's Big Cook Out ' !

Yes, an ex boss slipped her disc pulling on a sock

Surely you meant Flakeundo Bueno-anotte?

That's what my initial thought was. I must confess I don't know what the rule is. Does the initial touch on the ball totally negate what Sanchez does? To my eyes he follows through with his leg and also lifts up his shoulder to ensure Jones goes over.

Bugger and arse! Still plenty of time for him to make further errors. He's the gift that looks to keep giving.

Correct on both accounts :)

" should " but then you do give the valid reasons for it to be allowed?