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Started by Superunknown in Other Bands & Artists

Two metal legends, both funny as hell. It’s hard to say who’s better (I’ve only just gotten into Judas Priest, known Iron Maiden’s music for quite some time). To help you decide, go by these questions:

1. Rob Halford or Bruce Dickinson?
2. Which band’s frontman-substitute caused more pain in your ass? Ripper Owens or Blaze Bailey?
3. Which band had the better album covers?
4. Which guitar duo is better? K.K. Downing & Glenn Tipton or Dave Murray & Adrian Smith (respectively Janick Gers)
5. Which band would you put in the headlining spot if they did a tour together?

My decisions:

1. Rob Halford - I like both guys but Halfords voice is just more diverse and Dickinson’s gives me headaches after 5 songs.

2. Ripper Owens - He was actually kind of good. Bailey seemed as appropriate for Iron Maiden as Kermit the frog. I’m still glad Halford is back with Priest, though.

3. Iron Maiden - no contest. I have always loved Eddie.

4. K.K. Downing & Glenn Tipton - again, Priest is more diverse in this category. Dave Murray & Adrian Smith perfected playing in two voices, but they never changed their style. Glenn Tipton is pretty fast.

5. Iron Maiden - in the 80’s Priest was a bit more successful, I guess, but now people have almost forgotten them. Maiden are as popular as ever, mainly due to Eddie and not their music.

I can’t give Judas Priest enough credit for being so diverse. It’s a long way from a song like “Epitaph” to something like “Painkiller”. You gotta keep in mind that in the beginning the band was similar to Led Zeppelin and then they turned into that thrash monster by the end of the 80’s.
Iron Maiden, on the other hand, is every fan’s dream band. They had so many gimmicks, so many special collectables, it’s awesome.
At the end of the day Iron Maiden wins by a nose, for me.

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Posted on Thu, 1 April 2004 at 17:31

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#1

Andy D (Andy) wrote:

AC/DC

In this poll I had to answer Iron Maiden though.
Nobody that has brought out a song like Turbo Lover (the title even) deserves to be preferred over Maiden.

Posted on Thu, 1 April 2004 at 17:53

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RobbyVDH wrote:

I went for Maiden, despite the Blaze Bailey disaster… Bruce Dickinson on vocals kicks ass… and Eddie rocks big time, especially now since I know that it’s actually an old T? roadie :D

Posted on Thu, 1 April 2004 at 17:54

#3

prisonbreaker wrote:

Judas Priest
tu tu tuu tututu tututu

Posted on Thu, 1 April 2004 at 19:36

#4

RobbyVDH wrote:

I agree that they have several brilliant songs… Painkiller, Beyond The Realms Of Death, …

And Burn In Hell with mr Ripper Owens isn’t too bad as well ;)

Posted on Thu, 1 April 2004 at 19:59

#5

Lenny wrote:

Has to be Maiden! first album I ever bought was Live after Death. Finally saw them live in December for the first time - absolutely cracking band. I almost caught Steve Harris’s sweaty wristband too - it fell off and the security guard gave it to some other dude

Posted on Thu, 1 April 2004 at 20:13

#6

3ddo-on-the-balcony (eddo) wrote:

Neither, but I voted for Judas Priest, because of their attitude.

Posted on Thu, 1 April 2004 at 22:51

#7

allroy wrote:

I’d also go for AC/DC, but with these limited choices available I have to say Iron Maiden, but only for their old hits. The new stuff is really poor (and I’ve grown out of my metal phase).

By the way, it’s nice you included an option for Hooch. :)

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 05:58

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JSar666 wrote:

1. Bruce, although it’s a tough call. Both brilliant.

2. Ripper Owens sucked more than Blaze.

3. I think Eddie looks better than any of the Priest covers. British Steel? What the hell is up with that?

4. K.K. Downing & Glenn Tipton are preferable to Murray and Smith, but again it’s a close call.

5. Maiden. Priest don’t have the same pulling power.

I guess Maiden wins for me.

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 07:11

#9

Distorted wrote:

has to be maiden, just listen to Fear of the Dark ‘live’. I love the bit where the crowd start singing the riff back. it fucking rocks

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 10:06

#10

Jobrok wrote:

Well!!!!! Let’s see…

1. Rob Halford. Much better range in his voice. There is nobody else alive who can do VICTIM OF CHANGES like ol’ Rob.

2. I thought Blaze sucked more than Ripper. I have the 2 JP albums with Ripper. Jugulator was very cheesy but good and Demolition was a damn fine album. X-Factor and Virtual XI from Maiden just didn’t do it for me.

3. Maiden had better album covers, hands down!!!

4. K.K. Downing & Glenn Tipton over Murray and Smith. Just check out the SAD WINGS OF DESTINY album. Fantastic stuff!
And on the other side of the JP coin, check out the PAINKILLER album. Fucking amazing stuff…!!!!!

5. Maiden would have to headline. Just because they are obviously crowd favourites. And they are one of the most excellent live bands on the planet. You will never hear a crowd sing along to any other band like they do at a Maiden gig.
But a co-headlining tour would be nice.

Actually! JUDAS PRIEST are confirmed as Special Guests to OZZY on the American Ozzfest tour this year. They are second on the bill to OZZY.

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 10:50

#11

dogtide wrote:

Timberlake for me guys and girls hes the least gay of the lot!

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 10:58

#12

Alan wrote:

AC/DC would win my vote too. But from the options provided I’d go with Iron Maiden. But, to be honest, I’m not at all familiar with Judas Priest.

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 11:04

#13

Bad Karma wrote:

I voted for Iron Maiden because i know more of their songs.

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 12:45

#14

efilnikufesin wrote:

Title: Iron maiden

I’m not that much of a fan anymore but
I love the maiden album Killers, even the album cover kicks ass, i was thinking of getting that as a tatoo , y’know eddie with that hatchety thing. Maybe make me look like a right twat though if i went topless

Posted on Fri, 2 April 2004 at 15:42

#15

opalmantra wrote:

Iron Maiden definitly.
Never got into Priest…cause the vocals really annoy me.
Hahaha…

1. Bruce.
2. Blaze really…he’s not that bad of a singer…the songs just didnt fit him and by the time he joined, Maiden wrote the dullest uninspiring song in their carreer. eww
3. Maiden of course!
4. Hmmm…though
5. Maiden.

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 22:21

#16

Superunknown wrote:

Distorted wrote:

has to be maiden, just listen to Fear of the Dark ‘live’. I love the bit where the crowd start singing the riff back. it fucking rocks

Yep, I love that version!

Isn’t it a bit alarming that there are already 3 votes for Timberlake?

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 17:03

#17

Superunknown wrote:

prisonbreaker wrote:

tu tu tuu tututu tututu

Is that the riff to “Breaking the Law”?

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 17:04

#18

opalmantra wrote:

Hmmm…i also love the Hallowed Be Thy Name version of “A Real Dead One”…rocks so much better.
The studio versions are pretty lame if you listen them afterwards.

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 17:37

#19

ratamahatta wrote:

im sorry but it must be said :-

MAIDEN FUCKING RULE!!!!!! fucking hell i even like virtual XI and X factor!! :D:D:D:D

Posted on Tue, 6 April 2004 at 13:19

#20

prisonbreaker wrote:

Superunknown wrote:

Is that the riff to “Breaking the Law”?

that was the intention, yeah

Posted on Tue, 6 April 2004 at 13:45

#21

WearyMind wrote:

JUDAS PRIEST…

Posted on Wed, 14 April 2004 at 19:50

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