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    Posted: October 04 2006 at 17:28
I've got a simple question: Why has Iron Maiden been added to the Prog Archives?

It's not the case that I'd think this band would be crap, no way (though I don't like them, but I think they are a good metal-band) but I can't see anything that is progressive in their music (or the music of them I have listened to until now).

This is an archive for progressive music. Sorry, but I simply can't dispose the feeling that many people here forget that.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2006 at 17:31
why dont you just take out iron maiden from hereDead
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2006 at 17:34
Originally posted by peter_gabriel peter_gabriel wrote:

why dont you just take out iron maiden from hereDead



Exactly, that's my point of view either! And if you're taking Iron Maiden out then you can take out other non-prog-bands like Radiohead or Muse...


Edited by Badabec - October 04 2006 at 17:35
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2006 at 17:35
Badabec-- Essentially you are right. Maiden is metal and always has been, but relative to the metal that came before (Sabbath, Priest, etc.), they did utilize a more complex and sophisticated musical structure that birthed what would later be called 'progressive metal'. Just remeber that label was used to signify a metal band with progressive tendencies rather than heavy prog (like maybe Rush).
    
    

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2006 at 17:39
Originally posted by Badabec Badabec wrote:

Originally posted by peter_gabriel peter_gabriel wrote:

why dont you just take out iron maiden from hereDead



Exactly, that's my point of view either! And if you're taking Iron Maiden out then you can take out other non-prog-bands like Radiohead or Muse...



I could go on all day telling you why Radiohead is progressive.

Of course, if you are the kind that only thinks bands that are like Yes, Genesis, and Pink Floyd are progressive and only bands that sound like them are progressive, then its a lost cause.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2006 at 17:43
Enough threads about this.
Read and contribute to those please.
Suggest you check the definition for Prog-Related whilst you are at it.
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