Anyone heard of The Iron Maidens? They are an all female tribute to Iron Maiden, based in California. I absolutely love hearing these girls playing all my favourite songs and as a female guitarist, it's very inspirational to me. Some people might not like the female vocals, but musically I think they sound exactly like the real thing.
www.theironmaidens.com
http://www.myspace.com/theironmaidens
http://theironmaidens.bebo.com
Thread of YouTube videos - http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-ma...s-you-tube.html

I've heard of them, but haven't ever actually heard any of their material. I know they'll usually come up in discussions at any gig I've been to where an Iron Maiden tribute band is playing (the most common one here is Up the Irons). Got a link to anyplace where I might hear some of 'their' songs?

QUOTE(Jeff @ Apr 21 2007, 08:33 AM) [snapback]373314[/snapback]I've heard of them, but haven't ever actually heard any of their material. I know they'll usually come up in discussions at any gig I've been to where an Iron Maiden tribute band is playing (the most common one here is Up the Irons). Got a link to anyplace where I might hear some of 'their' songs?
Metallicat posted some sites in the first post..

The guitar playing is quite sloppy, but they're not horrible.

QUOTE(Fugue @ Apr 21 2007, 11:38 AM) [snapback]373373[/snapback]I think I've heard an interview with Bruce Dickinson where he says that they are his favorite Maiden tribute band (and he's seen quite a few )
I've seen Nicko in an Iron Maidens shirt too, plus he's played The Trooper and Wrathchild with the singer and bass player. He said he's rather look at Wanda's ass than Steve's anyway!!

When i first heard them i was impressed by them actually, they arent to bad.

QUOTE(Jeff @ Apr 21 2007, 08:36 AM) [snapback]373332[/snapback]Don't I feel as blind as a fucking bat now?
Yes However it is perfectly fine, you are forgiven
The Iron Maidens are actually pretty good.. They pull off the tracks so i suppose they deserve the credit.

I suppose so. Don't I feel as blind as a fucking bat now?

I think I've heard an interview with Bruce Dickinson where he says that they are his favorite Maiden tribute band (and he's seen quite a few )

Yes, I have heard of them and I like the vocals a lot, as well as the guitar playing. It's not easy covering a band that has so much character, but I think they pull it off. The production and mixing, however, is lacking a bit, in my opinion.

QUOTE(Bleeding Skies @ Apr 20 2007, 11:42 PM) [snapback]373290[/snapback]Yes, I have heard of them and I like the vocals a lot, as well as the guitar playing. It's not easy covering a band that has so much character, but I think they pull it off. The production and mixing, however, is lacking a bit, in my opinion.
I'm glad you like them! I think they're awesome and through them I discovered one of my favourite bands, Phantom Blue who Linda used to drum for. I agree about the production tho - can't have it all tho!;)