This used to be my favorite song of all time when Iron Maiden did it, but this takes my love for this song to new heights, securing the fact that Children Of Bodom is indeed my favorite band.
In songs that are covers bands just play the original but put their own feel to it. Thats all Children of Bodom did. So it's not bad if you listen to their other music.
I was thinking the opposite, I mean Im not a COB fan either but I thought this cover was a little lacking.The keyboards & over the top shredding guitar solo that doesnt even resemble the original one was a little off putting.They play very well, I just dont appreciate their style for covering maiden. They do a Britney Spears cover thats pretty fucking amazing though 8- )
I agree! Nobody does Iron Maiden better than Iron Maiden. I think everyone can agree with that... However, this isn't Iron Maiden; it's COB covering, and showing tribute to, Maiden; this is how Alexi sounds. If this was Maiden then there wouldn't be the keyboards either. However, this is COB! I prefer the original (as I do with most covers) because it is what I grew up with and so I am used to it. I do like this cover and appreciate COB showing respect to one of the greatest bands of all time.
I think that every metalhead who listens to either Iron Maiden or Children of Bodom should take a pledge, to never argue with one another over which band is better. Contemporary metal is one thing, it is brutal and dark and aggressive, I love it, but you also have to appreciate what bands like Iron Maiden did for the scene, and are still doing. We're all on the metalhead boat, we should be together, smiting emos and hating metalcore, not hating other types of real metal.
@kikin1976 scream vocals doesn't damage your vocal chords if you learn to do it right. The power comes mainly from lungs and diaphragm, throat only shapes the voice a lil bit. It's a common missconception that death and black metal vocals comes from the throat
@GilbertFan101 We are, in fact, not talking about speeches are we? We are talking about the term Vocalist used in MUSIC. In MUSIC, vocalist refers to a SINGER. The exact definition of Vocalist for you: vo·cal·ist [voh-kuh-list] -noun a singer. Taken straight for the dictionary. And yes, death growling is STILL considered singing because it has to do with changing pitch (don't tell me a death growl isn't a pitch change) to a rhythm.
@MEGADETH2030 : creating covers is a form of showing respect. CoB is respecting (and still listening) classic metal bands. No wonder that such a band like CoB can add some additional energy to that song (I also admit it would hard for them add something to songs like Hallowed be thy name or powerslave)
ffs people will you stop complaing that it doesn't sound like maiden. a cover is not supposed to sound like the original. THE POINT OF A COVER IS THAT A BAND PERFORMS THE SONG IN THEIR STYLE.
this version kicks ass! and i like the power it has, more than the original in my opinion. i don't know about the vocals, but every instrument sounds great, and i would really like maiden doing a sped-up version of this song too.
@Asguardia I'm sorry man.I was in a room full of people listening to this and we were all rocking out to it,but as soon as the vocals kicked in we all started busting up laughing.I honestly thought it was a joke,and so did every one else in the room.I thought it was a steel panther sort of thing.If it's any consulation we thought the musicians all sounded great.I have been a vocal and guitar instructor for 20 years.I have also been a prominent judge in vocal and guitar playing contests.
It depends on which band you prefer. I like both, Children Of Bodom AND Iron Maiden very much. This is a great cover, done in typical older COB-style. Of course many hardcore Maiden fans don't like it. It was the first COB-song i ever heard and first i also thought "Terrible voice!" because i love the original. But what now? Today COB is my favourite band. Nothing can beat the original but you can listen to both versions anyway.
people make bad comments but theyre not trying to match maidens sound they are would do the song as if they wrote it THEIR VERSION no one can match maiden-yet every metal band trys to cover them
@soanvig94 I've never had a problem with highs. I guess certain people can do those easier, though I can also growl pretty well. Then again, I'm a drummer, so I don't focus on vocals... I don't think I get up as high as Alexi does, though, so that's a good point. Alexi isn't exactly in the black metal shriek range, but he's still pretty high up there.
maiden are gods, but really, why are you complaining? of course it is going to sound worse, we're talking about IRON MAIDEN! No one sounds better than them. but, CoB did a great job because of one simple fact: they didn't try to make it sound the same, that's why I like this version almost as much as the original, because it sounds different vocally, and the keyboard is a great addition too. CoB does great covers, and I appreciate how different this sounds, you should too
RIP Alexi, you are a legend
15 years... where has the time gone?
RIP Alexi.
sounds like Eddie is singing Aces High
This used to be my favorite song of all time when Iron Maiden did it, but this takes my love for this song to new heights, securing the fact that Children Of Bodom is indeed my favorite band.
iron maiden fan and I approve! it sounds great!
Bodom makes the best cover songs, loved this one!
Okay, i'm 40 and saw Maiden do this live many times but I still think this version is kinda cool!
Damn, this is one hell of a cover! It's soooo awesome.
Both an iron maiden and children of bodom fan
In songs that are covers bands just play the original but put their own feel to it. Thats all Children of Bodom did. So it's not bad if you listen to their other music.
sounds epic
2:15 solo, sounds like MEGA keyboard playing XD. Good cover.
I gotta say it again though, 'cause I was blown away: The instrumentals are AMAZING.
Not a children of Bodom fan...but I gotta say this cover kicks ass
i thought the same
I was thinking the opposite, I mean Im not a COB fan either but I thought this cover was a little lacking.The keyboards & over the top shredding guitar solo that doesnt even resemble the original one was a little off putting.They play very well, I just dont appreciate their style for covering maiden.
They do a Britney Spears cover thats pretty fucking amazing though 8- )
Arch Enemy
demkeHot isBACK I wasn't a fan until I saw them live.
MY GOD UNDERRATED GUITARIST AND KEYBOARDIST
As a COB fan I am amazed.
Alexi at guitar and Bruce at vocals- perfect combination- epic song
awesome! love the solos
Another epically perfect guitar and keyboard solo
Hope I don't offend any crazy Maiden fans but, though they're very good, Bodom just made your song waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy better.
I agree! Nobody does Iron Maiden better than Iron Maiden. I think everyone can agree with that... However, this isn't Iron Maiden; it's COB covering, and showing tribute to, Maiden; this is how Alexi sounds. If this was Maiden then there wouldn't be the keyboards either. However, this is COB! I prefer the original (as I do with most covers) because it is what I grew up with and so I am used to it. I do like this cover and appreciate COB showing respect to one of the greatest bands of all time.
I personally love the vocals on this!
I've about time.... COB do a lot of old school stuff.its a really great to listen to them play some of their favorites.
I love Laihos vocals, so sick.
Love it!!! This is badass!!!!
Best guitar solo
Muito bom!
gave the song a new life
Iron Maiden is heavy metal
Matchless, unforgettable cover.
wow..awesome cover...eerrmmm..good..
It is a hard thing to do and Alexi has been consistent for the past several albums and even the live albums so he can pull it off at a show.
Holy crap…one of the best solos ever…
Incomparable to Bruce's Air Raid Sirens but Alexi stands his own grounds.......Awesome cover......
Adrenaline surges thru my veins even at my advanced age. I was 15 when the Maiden version came out but this does it justice
great cover
brillian cover
Damn that's a fine solo!
The best Maiden cover that CoB have done!
Yeah, Heavy Metal is the very metal genre! Iron 4ever!
I, in my bedroom, just gave the solo a standing ovation.
im an old head. I love anything iron maiden. and mix children of bodom into it and im into it...
aa q poderrrrrrr q bn esta exelenteee...
AWESOME cover
Damn... those vocals are just infernal. But the instrumentals were epic and the solo was completely mind-blowing.
great cover!
The best cover!!!
I died of excitement when i heard the solo. and ressurected when i heard it again. COB FTW \m/
Love it!
Bodom is Melodic..
Fairs fair man, COB are a stellar band.
I think that every metalhead who listens to either Iron Maiden or Children of Bodom should take a pledge, to never argue with one another over which band is better. Contemporary metal is one thing, it is brutal and dark and aggressive, I love it, but you also have to appreciate what bands like Iron Maiden did for the scene, and are still doing. We're all on the metalhead boat, we should be together, smiting emos and hating metalcore, not hating other types of real metal.
@kikin1976 scream vocals doesn't damage your vocal chords if you learn to do it right. The power comes mainly from lungs and diaphragm, throat only shapes the voice a lil bit. It's a common missconception that death and black metal vocals comes from the throat
still 😍😍😍
eternal iron maiden!
thats cool
RIP Alexi
i love bodom, pretty gud cover. any1 know why so many bands have done maiden covers, COS THERE FECKING AWESOMEE!! \M/ UP THE IRONS
CoB fully rocked this song...hardcore...well done guys.
it doesnt suck it fits there music style
This is my favorite song to listen to while playing ace combat 6... =D
RIP to one of the goats.
awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Children of Bodom are the heroes of today \m/
no...
they made it really good to expectation to what every COB song sounds like
@GilbertFan101 We are, in fact, not talking about speeches are we? We are talking about the term Vocalist used in MUSIC. In MUSIC, vocalist refers to a SINGER.
The exact definition of Vocalist for you:
vo·cal·ist [voh-kuh-list]
-noun
a singer.
Taken straight for the dictionary. And yes, death growling is STILL considered singing because it has to do with changing pitch (don't tell me a death growl isn't a pitch change) to a rhythm.
fuckin helllll,this is beautiful
@MEGADETH2030 : creating covers is a form of showing respect. CoB is respecting (and still listening) classic metal bands. No wonder that such a band like CoB can add some additional energy to that song (I also admit it would hard for them add something to songs like Hallowed be thy name or powerslave)
Screaming vocals is been part of metal forever, this band is pretty good at it.
don't hate, appreciate!
que buen cover
alexi Laiho(the singer) ich one of the best singers i've ever heard.
this song is awsome!!!!!!!!!and the singer too
It's all about Iron maiden and Aces High!!!
Up The Irons!!!
ffs people will you stop complaing that it doesn't sound like maiden. a cover is not supposed to sound like the original. THE POINT OF A COVER IS THAT A BAND PERFORMS THE SONG IN THEIR STYLE.
i love both Children of Bodom and iron maiden, i honestly think this is a pretty good version, if you like this kind of music, like me
@TheMTalMilitia Children of Bodom is a band created in 1993 , and this isnt screamo at all. Up The Irons
Alexi Sure Does Have A Good Scream
Iron Maiden in this song: Awesome + BLAHHHHHH IMAFIRINMAHLAZORZBLAHHHH!!!!
first thing I noticed! Insane haha
this version kicks ass!
and i like the power it has, more than the original in my opinion.
i don't know about the vocals, but every instrument sounds great, and i would really like maiden doing a sped-up version of this song too.
Bodom are incredible musicians.... if only Laiho could SING this.
I have to say I'm not a big fan of CoB but I wouldn't...no...couldn't expect anything less than what they offered! It is a great cover!
just gonna tell you Children of Bodom didnt cover The Trooper...it was actually the band sentenced i think.
buenisimo!
Wooow
This is a bomb cover.
Fucking awesome!
GREAT LOVE CHILDREN OF BODOM
NIce cover by CoB.
Fucking yes!!!! Great cover
Fucking love Iron Maiden, and this is one of the best covers out there! Well this and After Forevers cover of The Evil That Men Do
+Eck I concur...that one is epic
After Forevers cover is legendary. Few peeps I've talked to that actually appreciates it!
Josh Palmer have you heard machine head do hallowed be thy name?
First time I ever heard this song, it was COB…then I had to follow up with the original.
Fuckin' great cover..
Up the Irons!!!
Irons up !
@Asguardia I'm sorry man.I was in a room full of people listening to this and we were all rocking out to it,but as soon as the vocals kicked in we all started busting up laughing.I honestly thought it was a joke,and so did every one else in the room.I thought it was a steel panther sort of thing.If it's any consulation we thought the musicians all sounded great.I have been a vocal and guitar instructor for 20 years.I have also been a prominent judge in vocal and guitar playing contests.
It depends on which band you prefer. I like both, Children Of Bodom AND Iron Maiden very much. This is a great cover, done in typical older COB-style. Of course many hardcore Maiden fans don't like it. It was the first COB-song i ever heard and first i also thought "Terrible voice!" because i love the original. But what now? Today COB is my favourite band. Nothing can beat the original but you can listen to both versions anyway.
people make bad comments but theyre not trying to match maidens sound
they are would do the song as if they wrote it THEIR VERSION
no one can match maiden-yet every metal band trys to cover them
@soanvig94 I've never had a problem with highs. I guess certain people can do those easier, though I can also growl pretty well. Then again, I'm a drummer, so I don't focus on vocals...
I don't think I get up as high as Alexi does, though, so that's a good point. Alexi isn't exactly in the black metal shriek range, but he's still pretty high up there.
@juanchito26 not used to these kind I vocals I see....
131 people wouldn't know a cover if it punched them in the face.
maiden are gods, but really, why are you complaining? of course it is going to sound worse, we're talking about IRON MAIDEN! No one sounds better than them. but, CoB did a great job because of one simple fact: they didn't try to make it sound the same, that's why I like this version almost as much as the original, because it sounds different vocally, and the keyboard is a great addition too. CoB does great covers, and I appreciate how different this sounds, you should too