Wife probably said if anymore pins come in the the house his ass is sleeping up there.

I actually prefer the older pins to watch. I like the quick, intense gameplay.

Looks great! Congrats Keith on your first game with Stern!

Wow! Awesome song list! The most impressive looking pin in awhile

Love that left ramp through the pops! That thing is gonna cause fits of rage, in a good way.

For the record, Bruce Dickinson does NOT sing falsetto. He hits those high notes using full voice. He is a classically trained singer, no falsetto here! Think Bee Gees for falsetto or The Darkness.

When Halford was young he didn't, but it's his own fault for making those songs so damn high.

I'm surprised nobody is complaining that they can't find an LE because Maiden is hoarding 50 of them.

Falsetto is very artificial sounding. Listen to King Diamond for a perfect metal example, like Gryzz said. Bruce never does this technique most trained singers will not do it and is frowned upon. Occasionally, in a live performance a person Bruce's age might cheese a note here or there and use falsetto if they feel like they can't hit the note. I graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC and have had voice lessons for years and years if you want my resume. I also stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Probably gifts for the crew.

Wish you picked a video of Di'anno in his prime. He was a bad ass back in the day.

I never realized Maidens' music was so polarizing. Metal fans regard them as a band EVERYONE likes. I guess I can understand how Bruce's vocals can wear thin on some people in large doses, but to each his own. I've always loved them since I was a little kid so I'm not the most objective reviewer. Vocals aside, the music kicks ass! Harmony leads, killer galloping bass lines, technical drumming, what's not to like? I think the music is gonna be perfect for a pin and some of you haters might come around. Sorry for the ramble. I can't wait to play this pin. Up the Irons!

I agree with NOTB being fantastic, but I've actually had more success turning people onto Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. It seems to be noobie friendly and a massively underrated album as well.

Killers will probably be a no, since they didn't include any of the songs off that album. Which is a shame since it's my favorite artwork.

Best assets in music? They discovered what the curve in the top a guitar is for.

I really hope most are going to close friends, family, or road crew of the band and not a cash grab. Steve Harris and Gene Simmons are very different people, but it's his IP and he can do whatever the hell he likes.

Awesome! Wonder who is the lucky person getting the first one off the line? Are the first ones going to Germany?

I noticed that too. Oh well, not every kind of music appeals to everyone. I myself can't stand The Beatles but it doesn't mean I don't respect their significance.

Maiden is classic METAL. If you don't like it, that's cool. I'm sure a Barry Manilow pin will be made eventually, just for you guys.

God, I love the Paul stuff! They really should have included at least one of his songs. That's my only gripe.

People are split. It's probably 75/25 but Paul had great songs! Nobody can deny those two great albums. I appreciate both eras

Dude that's like blackish metal and not very good at that. Metal is a diverse genre. Vocals can be very soft or a death metal growl and everything in between. It really is more diverse than any other genre in rock. Prepare to be amazed!

Wow! That is shooting really crisp. Looks great.

So, what do you think Soren?

I think Larry, Moe, and Shemp would agree.

I'm loving that bonus countdown!

So, what do you Danes think of the game? Is the code as complete as advertised? DOZENS of people want to know!

I think they are ringers, man! Agents of the Evil Empire.

I guess I'm just surprised on the radio silence from the Danes. Thought they would give us their thoughts. Not everyone is glued to this forum, unfortunately.

Yup, Up the Irons! Is a clever homage to Steve Harris' favorite football/soccer team West Ham United from London's East End.

Their drummer Nicko will be 66 in less than two months. I know this because I have the same birthday as him.

You don't need to move Riple, just buy a bunch of early solid states like I do. There really is a bang for your buck there that people don't appreciate. You don't only have to buy new games. There are decades of great affordable pins, just waiting for you. It's nice to expand your collection to include all different eras. Prepare to be amazed!

It was politics fellas! Once everything is good to go we won't have to worry. Steve Harris has always been picky and that's his right. Once all this is hammered out we will see all the maiden pins in all their glory!

When Satan Lives is such a good live album!

Looks cool as hell so far fellas. I'm getting pumped to finally play one.

Most of these guys are better than the average Joe. You need to consider that.

So, a question for you guys that have played it already. How difficult did you find hitting the left ramp through the pops?

Really? Wow! I never heard that. That's the cost of greed for you, eh Gene? I wonder where the rest went. You know Gene Simmons wouldn't give a flyer away for free.

Unless the reason the LE is being held up is Steve Harris wants a big fat photo of the band with their shirts off on the backglass and playfield.

It sounds like they had to rework some aspect of the art for approval. Either that or Steve Harris has been difficult to get a hold of for the past few weeks. Licensing is a time consuming bitch. Hopefully the wait is worth it. I really hope you guys that are paying for the premium/LE get your money's worth.

I will reserve judgement until better pics are available. It might not be the side art but the red powder coat that is making some people say it's too colorful. I don't know, I still think it looks pretty cool. With all the hype and waiting did any of you guys honestly think this was going to exceed expectations? With how well the pro has been received and the excessive wait time for the premium/LE reveal, it's all not exactly working in their favor right now.

I don't know guys but that gold armor mock up is waaaay better than the red and completely removes the whole Christmas vibe.

For the money you guys are slapping down for an LE it would be nice if it was more feasible for Stern to take a more custom approach. Choosing your own armor color, ramp and habitrail color etc. This would make for a truly limited and special product, but like I said probably not feasible.

How about gold armor. I thought that looked real nice in the mock ups.