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    Posted: June 02 2007 at 00:31
Originally posted by paolo.beenees paolo.beenees wrote:

Originally posted by mistertorture mistertorture wrote:

Originally posted by valravennz valravennz wrote:

Really...!!! How can you compare such two different styles of rock?? Comparing Iron Maiden with Led Zeppelin is like comparing "chalk with cheese" !!Confused


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This poll is absolutely pointless. Wacko
Pointless? I don't think so. Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden represent two very important steps in the evolution of 1970s hard rock into 1980s heavy metal. Expressing appreciation for one these bands in a prog-rock forum also means revealing your own point of view regarding prog: in my opinion, if you choose Led Zeppelin you're also saying that you consider prog more a 1960s/1970s phenomenon, focusing on the evolution of rock and experimentation in a given period. On the contrary, if you choose Iron Maiden, you regard prog more as a style. For me, therefore, this thread is pretty interesting.


Diversity makes this site/forum a great one Smile

Your point is interesting, but I stick to my opinion, because if you link artists based in the history of rock development, then you could as well compare Led Zepellin with Dream Theater, Iron Maiden with Kamelot , Deep Purple with Opeth, and almost everyone with almost everyone. Confused

On the other hand of course, if we reduce everything to a matter of taste then we must chose the one we like the most no matter how different the artists are compared to each other.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 31 2007 at 08:07
Originally posted by mistertorture mistertorture wrote:

Originally posted by valravennz valravennz wrote:

Really...!!! How can you compare such two different styles of rock?? Comparing Iron Maiden with Led Zeppelin is like comparing "chalk with cheese" !!Confused


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This poll is absolutely pointless. Wacko
Pointless? I don't think so. Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden represent two very important steps in the evolution of 1970s hard rock into 1980s heavy metal. Expressing appreciation for one these bands in a prog-rock forum also means revealing your own point of view regarding prog: in my opinion, if you choose Led Zeppelin you're also saying that you consider prog more a 1960s/1970s phenomenon, focusing on the evolution of rock and experimentation in a given period. On the contrary, if you choose Iron Maiden, you regard prog more as a style. For me, therefore, this thread is pretty interesting.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 30 2007 at 16:37
Originally posted by valravennz valravennz wrote:

Really...!!! How can you compare such two different styles of rock?? Comparing Iron Maiden with Led Zeppelin is like comparing "chalk with cheese" !!Confused


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This poll is absolutely pointless. Wacko
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 29 2007 at 16:02
I wouldn't be sitting in this seat in this room in this house probably in this city if I hadn't heard Maiden one beautiful day. The most important band in my life. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 29 2007 at 03:15
The pioneers of hard rock vs one of the pioneers of the second wave of heavy metal.
 
Hmm - can't really compare them, as both are very different - it's difficult to hear Zeppelin in Maiden's music (which is quite unusual for a second wave heavy metal band, although not as unusual as the almost complete absence of either Sabbath or Priest).
 
Zeppelin were not really original - they just extended the heavy blues sounds already in existence.
 
Maiden took the energy of punk...
 
Oh hang on - that's the decider.
 
Can't vote for the punk influenced ones... LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 27 2007 at 19:04

Zeppelin by far because they are legendary

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 07 2007 at 08:31
For Prog...: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000026C3T.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

For Metal...: http://www.kickedintheface.com/reviews/cover/Iron%20Maiden%20-%20Somewhere%20In%20Time.jpg

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 04 2007 at 00:37
Led Zep over Iron Maiden, easily. Cool
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 24 2007 at 16:44
sorry.i cant vote , i love them both 2 much...Smile

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 22 2007 at 18:18
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 22 2007 at 08:17
Yes, Led Zeppelin is influential, "important" etc etc etc.... But that doesn't necessarily mean that it's good. I like Iron Maiden more than I like Led Zeppelin, even though Iron Maiden isn't as influential as LZ. I bet Elvis has influenced many different artists, but how many of you like Elvis because of that? I like some Led Zeppelin songs, for example Immigrant Song, which is excellent. Still, Led Zeppelin is a bit overrated band in my opinion, they just don't have songs like Alexander the Great, Rime of the Ancient Mariner of Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 20 2007 at 20:43
On which basis are you comparing them? Iron Maiden are heavy metal, Led Zeppelin are blues rock.
 
Some pathetic attempt to compare bands that are miles apart.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 11:11
Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by fandango fandango wrote:

Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Let's see, Led Zep one of the most important, seminal rock bands against Iron Maiden, they of "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter" fame...Evil%20Smile
 
unfair Tony, unfair... a favourite trick of yours is to accentuate the difference in quality between two bands by highlighting the very poorest offering of a band you wish to put down.... I think Micky's comments on this subject are wholly justified...Clap


hahhaha.. not that is a bit unfair Wink.. I think Tony was trying to point out the pointless nature of these type of polls.  They are nothing more.. well 99% of the time... just a dog and pony show for what band you like more. Hell I wish it were different.. but that is the nature of the forums I guess

Well, at least the word "best" was avoided. Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 07:17
Originally posted by fandango fandango wrote:

Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Let's see, Led Zep one of the most important, seminal rock bands against Iron Maiden, they of "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter" fame...Evil%20Smile
 
unfair Tony, unfair... a favourite trick of yours is to accentuate the difference in quality between two bands by highlighting the very poorest offering of a band you wish to put down.... I think Micky's comments on this subject are wholly justified...Clap


hahhaha.. not that is a bit unfair Wink.. I think Tony was trying to point out the pointless nature of these type of polls.  They are nothing more.. well 99% of the time... just a dog and pony show for what band you like more. Hell I wish it were different.. but that is the nature of the forums I guess
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 07:13
Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Let's see, Led Zep one of the most important, seminal rock bands against Iron Maiden, they of "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter" fame...Evil%20Smile
 
unfair Tony, unfair... a favourite trick of yours is to accentuate the difference in quality between two bands by highlighting the very poorest offering of a band you wish to put down.... I think Micky's comments on this subject are wholly justified...Clap
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 07:09
Originally posted by Ghost Rider Ghost Rider wrote:

have influenced many bands, both in 'straight' metal and in Prog Metal (Queensryche, anyone?).
 
quite right, Raf... back in 1985, Queensryche, between The Warning & Rage For Order, were the support band for the Iron Maiden 'World Slavery' Tour... from which came 'Live After Death'... their influence most certainly rubbed off...Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 06:55
Originally posted by Ghost Rider Ghost Rider wrote:

I think I haven't voted in this poll yet - mainly because I think these two bands can't be compared. Therefore, instead of expressing a vote, I'll just add my two eurocents to the debate...

Probably, without LZ there wouldn't be an IM, at least as regards the former's influence on the formation of heavy metal as a genre. However, LZ weren't just the initiators of heavy metal - they dabbled in most genres, and this is one of the reasons why I think such a comparison is unfair.

However, IM are one of the very best examples of heavy metal made by serious, professional musicians who happen to be smart people as well. They have created an unmistakable sound without getting stuck in a rut, and have influenced many bands, both in 'straight' metal and in Prog Metal (Queensryche, anyone?).
 
Iron Maiden where influenced by Rush (who were influenced by Zep) who were also the prime influence of Queeensryche. Zep are one of the most influential bands ever.
 
Raf have you clicked on that link in my signature yet?Wink
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 06:52
I think I haven't voted in this poll yet - mainly because I think these two bands can't be compared. Therefore, instead of expressing a vote, I'll just add my two eurocents to the debate...

Probably, without LZ there wouldn't be an IM, at least as regards the former's influence on the formation of heavy metal as a genre. However, LZ weren't just the initiators of heavy metal - they dabbled in most genres, and this is one of the reasons why I think such a comparison is unfair.

However, IM are one of the very best examples of heavy metal made by serious, professional musicians who happen to be smart people as well. They have created an unmistakable sound without getting stuck in a rut, and have influenced many bands, both in 'straight' metal and in Prog Metal (Queensryche, anyone?).
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 06:51
Originally posted by fandango fandango wrote:

^^ dear me, if ever there was an Apples & Pears thread, this has to be it... why don't you throw in Abba for a broader comparison??
 
I like both... but different moods...


hahahah ... isn't that the truth.. that's why these threads are useless for anything more than expressing what you like listening to.  As if anyone really cares LOLWink


byt the way.... ABBA over Zep for me LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 15 2007 at 06:45
Let's see, Led Zep one of the most important, seminal rock bands against Iron Maiden, they of "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter" fame...Evil%20Smile
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