Steve Harris-British Lion

Subject: Steve Harris-British Lion Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:24 pm

http://www.ironmaiden.com/steve-harris-british-lion---brand-new-album-released-september-24.html

Harris is the last guy I'd expect a solo album from and seeing the consistent line-up this seems more like a side project. I'm happy for Steve and I hope it kicks ass!

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:48 pm

I'm looking forward to hearing this and hope Steve shows off another side to his songwriting.

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:34 am

Looking forward to it!!!! I don't expect it to sound very Maiden-like. The early word is that is; very much a 70's hard rock album. And it;s not something he told me when I had the chance to meet him!

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:12 am

Yeah, I heard that too and that made me wonder why Janick wasn't on board seeing that that was his specialty. I think it'll be really good though.

Kewl pic, Joker. He looks genuinely happy to take that pic, most musicians have a scowl or aren't even looking into the camera and if there's one thing that annoys me is ppl not looking into the camera on pics.

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:14 am

Also, I think a "caption this photo" is so in order since you get to rub it in.

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:27 am

Akeldama wrote:: Also, I think a "caption this photo" is so in order since you get to rub it in.

LOL!!! Nah!!!!!

he was very cool and seemed very happy to take the pics! He actually was on his way to do media interviews and specifically stopped for the pic!

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:13 pm

I'm really interested in this; I've always suspected he was influenced by Wishbone Ash and other prog artists, and I'd like to see that reflect in this album.

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:20 pm

You can hear some of those influences in the covers Maiden has recorded. They've done great covers of Jethro Tull (Cross Eyed Mary), Nektar (King Of Twilight), Thin LIzzy (Massacre), Stray (All In Your Mind), Budgie (I Can't See My Feelings), etc.

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:20 pm

I've heard a couple of those, and yeah, they're all very well done. I really think this album could be good.

Their cover of Kill Me (Ce Soir) is another good one, that was the song that got me interested in Golden Earring. Same story with the Nektar cover.

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Yeah nice pic man, Steve has been one of my favorite musicians since I was a kid, very nice man.

Does anybody know who all is jamming on this upcoming album? I know I could just look it up but I'm lazy that way. Razz

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:07 am

gershom wrote:: Yeah nice pic man, Steve has been one of my favorite musicians since I was a kid, very nice man.

Does anybody know who all is jamming on this upcoming album? I know I could just look it up but I'm lazy that way.

They released a pic, but I am not sure who is in the band.

BTW - I'm 5ft 10 inches tall, so that should give you an idea of how short Steve is!!!

Subject: Re: Steve Harris-British Lion Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:40 pm

Saw this posted on his Facebook about a week ago. I'm really excited to hear this album. Steve's always showed his affinity for 70's hard rock and did amazing covers to some of his favorites with Maiden. It's going to be awesome to hear another side of his writing, and I'll bet it's going to be a classic!