The Burning Question 26/06/2008

Following on from our 2006 Kerrang! Remastered CD in honour of Metallica's Master Of Puppets, Kerrang! will be giving away Maiden Heaven with Kerrang! issue 1219, on sale July 16. The CD features bands covering tracks from Iron Maiden's legendary career.

The track listing for Maiden Heaven is as follows:

01, Black Tide - Prowler
02, Metallica - Remember Tomorrow
03, Avenged Sevenfold - Flash Of The Blade
04, Glamour Of The Kill - 2 Minutes To Midnight
05, Coheed And Cambria - The Trooper
06, Devildriver - Wasted Years
07, Sign - Run To The Hills
08, Dream Theater - To Tame A Land
09, Madina Lake - Caught Somewhere In Time
10, Gallows - Wrathchild
11, Fightstar - Fear Of The Dark
12, Machine Head - Hallowed Be Thy Name
13, Trivium - Iron Maiden
14, Year Long Disaster - Running Free
15, Ghostlines - Brave New World

We want to know...

WHICH BAND DO YOU THINK WILL PERFORM THE BEST COVER TRACK, AND WHY?

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Tags: Iron Maiden

Posted by Katie at 10:13AM | June 26, 2008

burning question

hmm madina lake?? that should be interesting to hear!
id say metallica and avenged sevenfold will do the best covers though some of the other bands might be surprising!

Posted by lil ms emonerd | June 26, 2008 10:25 AM | Reply to this

burning question

I reckon metallica mainly because erm hang on let me think er THEY ARE FUCKIN AMAZING there we go

Posted by shan=)) | July 1, 2008 9:07 AM | Reply to this

Burning Question

TRIVIUM easily. Pure awesomeness in every single way!

Posted by Claire | June 26, 2008 10:28 AM | Reply to this

bURNING QUESTION

I think avenged sevenfold because they are the most amazing band going and i cant help but think they will be the best, they are so amazing live and they will definatly do the best cover.

much love to kerrang

xoxox

Posted by Mason | June 26, 2008 10:29 AM | Reply to this

I wonder....

GALLOWS, because their version will, with any luck, sound as little like one of the most overrated bands ever as possible!

Posted by Dave | June 26, 2008 10:30 AM | Reply to this

burning question

Madina Lake of course... FOOLS! What a ridiculous question! :P

Posted by alex | June 26, 2008 10:32 AM | Reply to this

Maiden Heaven

Dream Theatre are the only band with the musicianship to do justice to Iron Maiden in this lineup.

I'd have liked to have heard Saxon tackle their old rivals. Or Di'anno try some of the newer stuff. Or Motorhead. Dragonforce? Edguy? Anthrax? Tarot? You need proper metal bands for a Maiden tribute. Not boyband rejects like Fightstar and Madina Lake. There's plenty of superior Maiden tribute CDs out there. Most Maiden fans will have the one with Lemmy doing the Trooper. Now THAT kicks ass.

Most of that lineup is too wussy to do Maiden justice.

Posted by Sharky | June 26, 2008 10:34 AM | Reply to this

oh ohhh

not you again ¬¬ hate you sharky =)
BTW you look gay in those photos of yours are you a tranny?

Posted by shan=)) | July 2, 2008 9:18 AM | Reply to this

burning question

easy - fightstar
they pulled a blinder on the metallica covers cd with 'leper messiah' and they will do as good with maiden.

they always make the originals sound better when they cover songs in my opinion! charlie's strong vocals and the amazing musical ability of the band is so refreshing to hear. it's pure, no way contrived and they always put that fightstar touch on any covers they do.

as for gallows? that's a fucking insult to any band i think! to have them idiots [or more to the point THAT chav twat] covering your song? urgh!

Posted by maria | June 26, 2008 10:34 AM | Reply to this

burning question

nice bit of stereotypical bullshit there!

what actually defines a chav to you??
if it's someone who doesn't go around beating people up and mugging them and who plays and loves hardcore/punk music then maybe your right.

...oh wait

Posted by Dave | June 30, 2008 2:21 PM | Reply to this

Fightstar????

You do know that that's the guy from Busted right?

Musical ability my ass....

Posted by Sharky | June 26, 2008 10:36 AM | Reply to this

Fightstar????

Wow. Thanks Columbo.

Posted by Peter Falk | June 26, 2008 12:19 PM | Reply to this

Fightstar????

Wow. Thanks Columbo.

Posted by Peter Falk | June 26, 2008 12:19 PM | Reply to this

Fightstar????

Errr Mr Falk...aren't you Columbo?

Posted by Gorgar | June 29, 2008 9:07 PM | Reply to this

burning question

either Coheed or A7x.

Claudio's voice will put such a twist on The Trooper that it could well be epic. and A7x have already proved they're good at covers, same'll go here.

Posted by Naomi | June 26, 2008 10:37 AM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I don't know who would be best, but they're all brave to cover songs by a band like Iron Maiden, it will be interesting to hear what the result is.

Posted by Kerry | June 26, 2008 10:38 AM | Reply to this

Hmm...

Black Tide and Metallica would do the best covers because Metallica has the same sort of sound too Iron Maiden. Black Tide just would be intresting to here what they could do.

Posted by anthony | June 26, 2008 10:38 AM | Reply to this

burning question

Blatez Fightstar. They always do good covers.

Posted by Mollie | June 26, 2008 10:39 AM | Reply to this

Hahaha

Black Tide and Metallica would do the best covers because Metallica has the same sort of sound too Iron Maiden. Black Tide just would be intresting to hearwhat they could do. Plus I see no one has descided to do a cover of Number of the Beast.

Posted by anthony | June 26, 2008 10:43 AM | Reply to this

A7X

Avenged Sevenfold. They are great artists and would be able to do great covering any song.

Posted by Hayley | June 26, 2008 10:46 AM | Reply to this

A7X

Avenged Sevenfold. They are great artists and would be able to do great covering any song.

Posted by Hayley | June 26, 2008 10:47 AM | Reply to this

How About The Worst?

Definatly not Gallows, they're a chav band.

Posted by Gavin Critchley | June 26, 2008 10:48 AM | Reply to this

I think Madina Lake will be the most interesting to hear if not the best. They're an unusual choice but should pull it off well.

Posted by Lyndsey | June 26, 2008 10:50 AM | Reply to this

Best Cover

Machine FUCKING Head!!! MH by far, Hallowed Be Thy Name is a fucking awesome song and with these metal gods covering it, it's going to rock like a bastard!!!

Posted by Scotty | June 26, 2008 10:56 AM | Reply to this

hmmm.......

well im a massive speed metal fan, and definatly a devildriver fan, so i will have to say them because they are pure amazment in everyway

Posted by colin smith | June 26, 2008 10:56 AM | Reply to this

Best cover

I recon Trivium and Metallica will step up the task with the best results. Trivium perform awesome Metallica covers and it will b great to see how they do with Iron Maiden XD

Posted by Alex Sole-leris | June 26, 2008 11:00 AM | Reply to this

ooooh a tough one...

Avenged Sevenfold are bloody marvelous, but are they Maiden?...Sod it- A7X. Looking forward to Co&Ca's the trooper though!

Posted by Bobby | June 26, 2008 11:02 AM | Reply to this

ooooh a tough one...

Avenged Sevenfold are bloody marvelous, but are they Maiden?...Sod it- A7X. Looking forward to Co&Ca's the trooper though!

Posted by Bobby | June 26, 2008 11:02 AM | Reply to this

^V^ A7X ^V^

A7x!
they have the best guitar and the best voice, the can make any cover of any band!!!

Posted by Nuria..Sp! | June 26, 2008 11:02 AM | Reply to this

Best Cover

Its deffinately a hard choice but iv got to go with Trivium, this is a band who has grown up worshipping Iron Maiden and then went on a massive tour with them. Could you actually pick anyone better to pay tribute to Maiden??

Posted by Danny | June 26, 2008 11:03 AM | Reply to this

Best Cover

Posted by Danny | June 26, 2008 11:04 AM | Reply to this

Best Cover

Posted by Danny | June 26, 2008 11:04 AM | Reply to this

Avenged =D

blaintly, they are one of the best bands around at the moment and they could give any band a run for their money. M.Shadows's voice is unique and strong, and the rest of th band are great musicionas, they could cover any song and it would still be th best.

Posted by Kate | June 26, 2008 11:05 AM | Reply to this

MAIDEN!

Machine Head no question
Hallowed Be Thy Name is THE best Maiden song ever. But one question where the hell are songs like Rime Of The Ancient Mariner and Aces Hgh?

Posted by Steve | June 26, 2008 11:06 AM | Reply to this

Fightstar!

Fightstar did outstanding cover of Judas Priest's Breaking the Law. They should do great with their own stye for Maiden!

Posted by Gary | June 26, 2008 11:08 AM | Reply to this

Avenged Sevenfold To DO The Best Maiden Cover!

Avenged Sevenfold have to get the best cover, no doubt about it.
I have watched them go from strength to strength in their last few albums and this can only be a great track for them to do!
Flash Of The Blade is one of Iron Maiden's finest tracks which only Avenged Sevonfold could really cover properly!
RoSs MoTlEy
x

Posted by Ross Motley | June 26, 2008 11:10 AM | Reply to this

Trivium To Do Best Cover

Trivium Will Defiantly Do The Best, Their Master Of Puppets Was Amazing And The Band Are Just Playing Awesome, They Will Clearly Do The Best Cover On This Cd

Posted by Jimmy Strong | June 26, 2008 11:15 AM | Reply to this

A7X and Machine Head

I think these two bands will come out on top due to the diverse natures of their music - machine head are fast heavy metal which is sick and a7x can add that little extra melody to the song

Posted by Daniel Griffin | June 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Reply to this

A7X and Machine Head

I dont think so.. ther too in your face and plus ther are some other ppl that will come out good with ther songs

Posted by Hayley~Wilson | July 2, 2008 11:50 PM | Reply to this

I dont think any of them will do a good cover, however i think avenged sevenfold will fair best, there just as overrated as maiden.

Posted by Amber-louise | June 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Reply to this

I dont think any of them will do a good cover, however i think avenged sevenfold will fair best, there just as overrated as maiden.

Posted by Amber-louise | June 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Well...I think Avenged Sevenfold will do the best. Avenged are just pure sex on the ear drums and as they are touring with Iron Maiden, may have an idea on how they can put an A7X twist on proceedings. I have a feeling this could be just as tasty as their Pantera cover.

You know what I'm talking about.

Keep up the magic Kerrang!
Erin xxxx

Posted by Erin | June 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Reply to this

No contest.....Avenged Sevenfold. Flash of the Blade is one hell of an amazing song and they are, without a doubt, the ones to pull it off and do Iron Maiden justice.

Posted by Lolly | June 26, 2008 11:25 AM | Reply to this

Maiden Heaven

well for sure it has to be Avenged Sevenfold....coz their cover of WALK was fucking amazing...so this should be even better.
But I also cant wait to hear Gallows and Madina Lake should be GREAT!!! cant wait!!!

Posted by Simone | June 26, 2008 11:36 AM | Reply to this

For an Iron Maiden cover, Coheed and Cambria would be best suited being there singing styles are bizarrely similar in a way. However covers aren't about sounding the same, they are about adapting a famous song to your style of music. So I think this is a contest between Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold and Machine Head (though I hope it fairs better than there Police cover).

Posted by Daniel | June 26, 2008 11:38 AM | Reply to this

burning question

metallica.
simply because its fucking metallica.

Posted by Ruth | June 26, 2008 11:38 AM | Reply to this

burning question

metallica.
simply because its fucking metallica.

Posted by Ruth | June 26, 2008 11:38 AM | Reply to this

Theres a contest here?

As if any of these bands compare to the brilliance of Metallica or Dream Theater I'd say Metallica hands down with Dream Theater a close second!

Posted by Didge | June 26, 2008 11:49 AM | Reply to this

burning question

it has to be sign! there fun, there different and how many other lead singers can get their voices that high?

Posted by Jade | June 26, 2008 11:51 AM | Reply to this

IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE

either metallica or machine head because of the style of music. true metal like iron maiden. this world needs more metal and theese are the bands that proove to people what metal is all about.

Adam Rudd

Posted by Adam Rudd | June 26, 2008 11:52 AM | Reply to this

burning question

it has to be sign! there fun, there different and how many other lead singers can get their voices that high?

Posted by Jade | June 26, 2008 11:52 AM | Reply to this

IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE

either metallica or machine head because of the style of music. true metal like iron maiden. this world needs more metal and theese are the bands that proove to people what metal is all about.

Adam Rudd

Posted by Adam Rudd | June 26, 2008 11:52 AM | Reply to this

burning question

it has to be sign! there fun, there different and how many other lead singers can get their voices that high?

Posted by Jade | June 26, 2008 11:53 AM | Reply to this

IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE

either metallica or machine head because of the style of music. true metal like iron maiden. this world needs more metal and theese are the bands that proove to people what metal is all about.

Adam Rudd

Posted by Adam Rudd | June 26, 2008 11:53 AM | Reply to this

burning question

it has to be sign! there fun, there different and how many other lead singers can get their voices that high?

Posted by Jade | June 26, 2008 11:54 AM | Reply to this

burning question

it has to be sign! there fun, there different and how many other lead singers can get their voices that high?

Posted by Jade | June 26, 2008 11:56 AM | Reply to this

burning question

it has to be sign! there fun, there different and how many other lead singers can get their voices that high?

Posted by Jade | June 26, 2008 11:56 AM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Trivium!

That band can cover anything to rival the original!

Posted by Shaun Carter | June 26, 2008 12:07 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.

Avenged Sevenfold, because they're brilliant and will definately do that song justice.

Posted by Amy | June 26, 2008 12:07 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Trivium!

That band can cover anything to rival the original!

Posted by Shaun Carter | June 26, 2008 12:07 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.

Avenged Sevenfold, because they're brilliant and will definately do that song justice.

Posted by Amy | June 26, 2008 12:08 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.

Avenged Sevenfold, because they're brilliant and will definately do that song justice.

Posted by Amy | June 26, 2008 12:08 PM | Reply to this

I think Madina Lake will do the best cover as they are probably the least heavy band so they will go all out to try and prove themselves on this cover.

Posted by William | June 26, 2008 12:10 PM | Reply to this

Theres a contest here?

As if any of these bands compare to the brilliance of Metallica or Dream Theater I'd say Metallica hands down with Dream Theater a close second!

Posted by Didge | June 26, 2008 12:10 PM | Reply to this

I think Madina Lake will do the best cover as they are probably the least heavy band so they will go all out to try and prove themselves on this cover.

Posted by William | June 26, 2008 12:11 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question!

I would have preferred that Avenged Sevenfold covered The Trooper. Its a brilliant song and it would have been covered by a brilliant band. However I do think Fightstar with Fear Of The Dark will do very well.

Posted by Ashleigh | June 26, 2008 12:16 PM | Reply to this

Burning Q

Metallica! why? because its fucking metallica! end of.

Posted by Martz | June 26, 2008 12:23 PM | Reply to this

burning question

I think the Coheed And Cambria cover of The trooper will be pretty solid.
See if eyebrow man makes an arse out of Fear Of The Dark, he'l be fucking hearing from me.

Posted by Robbie | June 26, 2008 12:27 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question!!!

Quite a tough one that. There's a few very talented bands there. If Metallica are on form then chances are they will do the best straight cover though I feel they wont make it their own like some of the other bands will. Same with Trivium, no doubt will do it perfectly but wont bring anything new to it. Dream Theatre have all the technical skill to pull it off perfectly and would be interesting to see how the vocals come out. But my personal favirot is gonna be Machine Head. They have been given possibly the best iron Maiden song there is and have the ability and the sound to make this a brutal cover. If it's anything like their cover of "Messege in a Bottle" (which is doubt) it will at least be a laugh.

Posted by Doug | June 26, 2008 12:30 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

Personally I think they will all do pretty well, I would like to think that they can do Maiden some justice and make this one hell of a cracking CD.

Posted by Ruthie | June 26, 2008 12:41 PM | Reply to this

Maiden Heaven

I actually think that all the bands on the album will do great covers of the songs. Maiden have been rocking since before I was even born, so this is a brilliant tribute!

Posted by GJ | June 26, 2008 12:42 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.

Avenged Sevenfold, because they're brilliant and will definately do that song justice.

Posted by Amy | June 26, 2008 1:05 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.

Personally, I think Madina Lake will do the best cover because they are probably the most different band and it will be interesting to see how they do it!

Posted by Hollie | June 26, 2008 1:06 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.

Personally, I think Madina Lake will do the best cover because they are probably the most different band and it will be interesting to see how they do it!

Posted by Hollie | June 26, 2008 1:06 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question.

Personally, I think Madina Lake will do the best cover because they are probably the most different band and it will be interesting to see how they do it!

Posted by Hollie | June 26, 2008 1:06 PM | Reply to this

duh THIS

i dont know if it'll be the best but Madina Lake i'll be intresting
Theyre just soo different, it could go real good or real bad but either way it'll be fun

Posted by Jess | June 26, 2008 2:26 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I Think Avenged Sevenfold should be good because they are awesome.. yeah..

Posted by Cherelle | June 26, 2008 2:47 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I Think Avenged Sevenfold should be good because they are awesome.. yeah..

Posted by Cherelle | June 26, 2008 2:48 PM | Reply to this

Avenged obv

Because not only do they rock my socks off but they will put their hearts and balls into it due to not wanting to look like complete twats as they are touring with them! xXx

Posted by Sandie | June 26, 2008 3:40 PM | Reply to this

Madina Lake

ML will do the best Maiden cover obiously. Look how well they sund Smashing Pumkins 'Today'. It was awesome. Can't wait for the CD though should and will be good knowing Kerrang!

Posted by Kayleigh Leatham | June 26, 2008 4:22 PM | Reply to this

black tide!!

i think black tide will probably perform the best cover track because they are spritley and have a new, old skool turn on music if you get what im saying??? and having madina lake and fightstar in there is an insult to maiden fans all over! stay metal as fuck ppl!

Posted by bagscore | June 26, 2008 5:18 PM | Reply to this

Madina Lake

I think Madina Lake will do a great Maiden cover, because their band is a pop/rock genre It could be interesting.

Posted by Bertie | June 26, 2008 5:24 PM | Reply to this

TRIVIUM

TRIVIUM by far, they took soo much influence from Maidnen., its obviously goin to be the best.

Posted by James Hyde | June 26, 2008 5:52 PM | Reply to this

Machine Head

I think Machine Head will pull it out of the bag. They are passionate fans of Maiden and will rock the socks off Hallowed Be Thy Name!

Posted by Thom | June 26, 2008 6:09 PM | Reply to this

BUNING QUESTION

Avenged sven fold or Mettalica.
Both are amazingly awesome bands and know a ot about music.

Posted by Kit Stickland | June 26, 2008 6:58 PM | Reply to this

Madina Lake

I think Madina Lake, they are could a bring a new edge to the song. I cant wait!

Posted by Millie | June 26, 2008 7:03 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

I think mettalica because they are a very talented band that have been together for ages and seem to love iron maiden.
They can rock like maiden!

Posted by Kit Stickland | June 26, 2008 7:03 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Machine Head's cover of the most amazing maiden song ever wrote - Hallowed Be Thy Name because its a classic and its Machine Head performing it.

Posted by Paschal McCracken | June 26, 2008 7:34 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Coheed & Cambria!
Come on, EVERYONE knows they kick ass! Its something different and I wanna hear it. Claudio is a god!

Posted by Laura! | June 26, 2008 8:07 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

definitely machine head
a great band covering a great song, what more do u want

Posted by Mark | June 26, 2008 8:13 PM | Reply to this

Hmmm...so hard to choose they all good bands but i say either avenged sevenfold or metallica as i think their voices will just sound more like maiden!

Posted by Pansy! | June 26, 2008 8:22 PM | Reply to this

Hahah!

Who put Gallows and Madina Lake on there? surely letting them butcher Maiden is blasphemy!! I also notice that no-one else has heard of Year Long Disaster or Ghostlines either...well picked Kerrang. :/

Avenged, Trivium or Dream Theater will put out the best cover by far, disappointed to see that there's no songs from A Matter of Life And Death being covered though!!

Posted by James Scollen | June 26, 2008 8:27 PM | Reply to this

A7X DON'T HAVE TALENT!

"A7x! they have the best guitar and the best voice."

What?
Avenged Sevenfold are the distortion kings! With the exception of Dragonforce, of course.
In other words, they don't ACTUALLY have talent! I can't play guitar for shit, but I know enough about music and chords to pick up a guitar, turn distortion on, and sound like Synyster GAYtes.
TALENTLESS NOOBS!

Posted by Montaron | June 27, 2008 4:54 AM | Reply to this

A7X FTW!

avenged sevenfold show and know that they do perfect covers. The "Walk" Cover for Pantera was a full succes. I'd love to hear them with a Maiden song because Maiden is one fo their inspirations, so they'll put loads of effort in that cover, besides, Flash of the Blade is a great song.

NO ONE CAN TOUCH US! :[

Posted by andrea | June 27, 2008 5:23 AM | Reply to this

Its obviously Dream Theater, thanks to the level of expertise and musicianship they possess, they will without doubt do the most justice to Iron Maiden on this CD.

Of course, its a shame a lot of people probably haven't heard 'To Tame A Land', but what the hell - it'll still blow the shit out of everything else!

Posted by Peter | June 27, 2008 9:20 AM | Reply to this

Avenged Sevenfold

of course Avenged Sevenfold will do the best cover. They are uber amazing, and, vocally, m.shadows is amazing, with synster gates on guitar, i ask, what can go wrong !

Posted by Katie + Jodie | June 27, 2008 9:49 AM | Reply to this

Avenged Sevenfold

of course Avenged Sevenfold will do the best cover. They are uber amazing, and, vocally, m.shadows is amazing, with synster gates on guitar, i ask, what can go wrong !

Posted by Katie + Jodie | June 27, 2008 9:49 AM | Reply to this

Avenged Sevenfold

of course Avenged Sevenfold will do the best cover. They are uber amazing, and, vocally, m.shadows is amazing, with synster gates on guitar, i ask, what can go wrong !

Posted by Katie + Jodie | June 27, 2008 9:49 AM | Reply to this

a7X ARE NOT GOOD!

SYNYSTER GATES HAS NO TALENT!
Jesus, it's called distortion, as said before by somebody else.

Posted by Dorian Gray | June 27, 2008 12:03 PM | Reply to this

a7X ARE NOT GOOD!

SYNYSTER GATES HAS NO TALENT!
Jesus, it's called distortion, as said before by somebody else.

Posted by Dorian Gray | June 27, 2008 12:03 PM | Reply to this

Who else?

Metallica obviously! Need I say more?

Posted by Buntie | June 27, 2008 12:52 PM | Reply to this

Burning Quetsion.

Madina Lake by far...
=]

Posted by becca. | June 27, 2008 12:58 PM | Reply to this

It going to be....

I reckon the best cover will be by either avenged sevenfold or machine head,i think robb will own hallowed be thy name.

Posted by Adam | June 27, 2008 2:16 PM | Reply to this

Avenged. No question.

Avenged will do the best cover. They always do. Pantera was a beast of a track and I think this one will be too.
Another reason could be that A7X are just better than choclate, alcohol and sex put together.

You now Im right.
xx

Posted by Erin | June 27, 2008 4:11 PM | Reply to this

I have also noticed that...

Most of the people commenting against A7X are men.

Jealous much??

I think so.

Posted by Erin | June 27, 2008 4:15 PM | Reply to this

I have also noticed that...

Most of the people commenting against A7X are men.

Jealous much??

I think so.

Posted by Erin | June 27, 2008 4:15 PM | Reply to this

I have also noticed that...

Most of the people commenting against A7X are men.

Jealous much??

I think so.

Posted by Erin | June 27, 2008 4:16 PM | Reply to this

I have also noticed that...

Most of the people commenting against A7X are men.

Jealous much??

I think so.

Posted by Erin | June 27, 2008 4:16 PM | Reply to this

I have also noticed that...

Most of the people commenting against A7X are men.

Jealous much??

I think so.

Posted by Erin | June 27, 2008 4:16 PM | Reply to this

I have also noticed that...

I thought it was because they are Iron Maiden fans, and don't want to see Maiden's music tarnished in this way.

Posted by Gorgar | June 28, 2008 10:27 PM | Reply to this

Coheed <3

Can't wait to hear Coheed and Cambria's cover. They do 'epic' amazingly well but with a twist. Claudio's voice is very versitile.

Posted by Claire | June 27, 2008 4:23 PM | Reply to this

Burning question.

I think Machine Head or A7X but more MH. For example, They done a cover for The Police 'message in a bottle'. Look how amazing that turned out! If anyone can do it, Robb Flyyn can!

Posted by Nemo | June 27, 2008 5:05 PM | Reply to this

Burning question.

The Skull Branded Pirates do the best cover of 'Message in a bottle'. It's inspired. :)

Posted by The Toad | June 27, 2008 5:08 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Machine Head's cover of the most amazing maiden song ever wrote - Hallowed Be Thy Name because its a classic and its Machine Head performing it.

Posted by Paschal McCracken | June 27, 2008 5:13 PM | Reply to this

Going back in time....

Why dont you get children of bodom to do another cover? They've made a few already and got an album strictly for covers... they've proved they can do it.

Posted by Nemo | June 27, 2008 5:15 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Uhh... Metallica? There's no question. Metallica would cover it perfectly, whilst giving it an edge of their own. They're an amazing band, and shouldn't get thrown to the side in this torrent of what is basically pop music.

Posted by Loz | June 27, 2008 5:41 PM | Reply to this

Maiden Heaven

Anyone but Madina Lake :)

Probably the Gallows because they`ve picked Wrathchild, which they could easily adjust to their own style without possibly butchering it. I also think Metallica will do a good cover of Remember Tomorrow :D

I wonder if Avenged Sevenfold will play their cover of Flash of the Blade when they support Iron Maiden at Twickenham. It would be interesting to hear IMO, and I also hope they don`t get bottled there.

Posted by Tabby the Nutter | June 27, 2008 6:07 PM | Reply to this

Maiden Heaven

They won't, they'll just be rightly booed by Maiden fans who don't want to see them infesting the stage.

Posted by Gorgar | June 27, 2008 6:16 PM | Reply to this

A7X

Avenged sevenfold will by far do the best cover,all the rest are shitty bands who are trying to be good,when there really not it makes me laugh x

Posted by Megg | June 27, 2008 6:14 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I reckon Metallica might do quite a good job! Their music styles are really different, sure, but they're easily the most talented band in there, so I think they'll do the best!

Posted by Suuzi-Stardust | June 27, 2008 6:22 PM | Reply to this

Gallows will make them sound so totally different and even more awesomer!

Posted by sam | June 27, 2008 8:49 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Well I don't know the 'best'...but Madina Lake will sure as hell be interesting.

Posted by Gimms | June 27, 2008 11:31 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Well I don't know the 'best'...but Madina Lake will sure as hell be interesting.

Posted by Gimms | June 27, 2008 11:33 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Well for an iron maiden cover its definately got to be metalica.

Posted by Emma | June 28, 2008 2:49 AM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Well for an iron maiden cover its definately got to be metalica.

Posted by Emma | June 28, 2008 2:49 AM | Reply to this

Burning Question

well for an iron maiden cover it definately has to be metalica

Posted by Emma | June 28, 2008 2:51 AM | Reply to this

burning question

fightstar all the way charlie has got so much variewty in his voice theres no question

Posted by dec | June 28, 2008 10:01 AM | Reply to this

burning question

Fightstar's cover will be VERY interesting...Is the guitarist good enough? I do think Metallica will do the best cover tho...

Posted by Charleses | June 28, 2008 1:53 PM | Reply to this

its obvious

AIDEN

i love aiden covers. there really awesome. they;ll do an great cover.

Posted by leslieeee | June 28, 2008 2:13 PM | Reply to this

burning question

Madina Lake. because they are so awesome and it'll be interesting to hear how they do this...they're an odd choice, but a good one ;-)

Posted by The Broken Minor. | June 28, 2008 6:39 PM | Reply to this

AVENGED SEVENGFOLD EASY COS THERE JUST WICKED.

Posted by PARIS SANDERS | June 28, 2008 7:28 PM | Reply to this

the burning quesion

i think metallica will do the best cover as they are the most experianced and are the one band there. And that the style of their music is the most simmilar to iron maidens. also i think metallica are a cut above the rest. sure avenged cn play guitar but they cant sing.

Posted by burnz | June 28, 2008 7:42 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Question.

I think Glamour Of The Kill's cover will definately be worth hearing, because they're an awesome new band! Gallows' version of Wrathchild should definately be interesting too.

Posted by Hannah. | June 28, 2008 8:57 PM | Reply to this

Madina Lake

I think Madina Lake will do the most INTERESTING cover, because they're far from the metal genre.

Posted by Bertie | June 28, 2008 10:11 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Question

Coheed and Cambria. This is because i seen them play it live at the Kerrnang Tour 2008 and it was soooooo good!

Posted by Oli Gallagher | June 28, 2008 10:23 PM | Reply to this

LOSTPROPHETS GIG?

Hey Kerrang!
Are Lostprophets playin a show in Sheffield in August?
Know one i know knows nothing about it and its not in your magazine which i thought it would be. Please clear this up by getting back to me or updating your gig listings in next weeks magazine please.
Thanks
Oli
xox

Posted by oli | June 28, 2008 10:28 PM | Reply to this

LOSTPROPHETS GIG?

Posted by oli | June 28, 2008 10:28 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Avenged Sevenfold and Trivium, seeing as Iron Maiden deem both bands good enough to support them!

Posted by Sian | June 29, 2008 12:58 AM | Reply to this

avenged sevenfold. if their own music is THAT GOOD then their covers should be just as impressive!

Posted by lucynda | June 29, 2008 9:58 AM | Reply to this

coheed and cambria BY FAR
they rock :]
lots
and lots..

Posted by Samantha | June 29, 2008 1:54 PM | Reply to this

Madina Lake

Madina Lake. They are so cool and have a really great rock sound. Their cover will be the best!

Posted by Nicole Jones | June 29, 2008 4:53 PM | Reply to this

Madina Lake

Madina Lake. They are so cool and have a really great rock sound. Their cover will be the best!

Posted by Nicole Jones | June 29, 2008 4:53 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

09, Madina Lake - Caught Somewhere In Time

they are such a good band and i love all the songs they have done and have there albums and the cover will be the best.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Ella | June 29, 2008 5:07 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Question

Black Tide. They're fucking amazing! And Fightstar covering Maiden? Thats just a little bit...wrong..

Posted by Fiona | June 29, 2008 8:35 PM | Reply to this

cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by aimie | June 29, 2008 11:32 PM | Reply to this

fightstar

fightstar are great i would love to see this! never was really a busted fan but fightstar are different and charlies voice is amazing!

Posted by alex | June 30, 2008 12:26 AM | Reply to this

Fail

Kerrang fails again. Some good bands up there i.e. Dream Theater and Black Tide, but where are some real metal bands? Madina Lake and Fightstar can retreat to whatever emo hole spawned them. Evile and Mastodon could easily take their place. This has pissed me off.

Posted by Alex | June 30, 2008 1:36 AM | Reply to this

I find it interesting that no one covered the number of the beast. its probably because no one should ever be allowed to cover the greatest song ever.

im interested to see how coheed and cambria covers the trooper. i think that will be an awesome song

Posted by Randazzle | June 30, 2008 2:52 AM | Reply to this

Cool!

MACHINE FUCKING HEAD!
FUCKIN' METALLICA!
Can't wait for this and its fitting that Machine head get the best song on there
Hallowed be thy name!
And trivium? Hmmmm, we'll see. After all, the crusade sucked balls and tbh, i'm skeptical of their new record as well.
But
Time will tell.
MACHINE FUCKIN HEAD!

Posted by Johnny | June 30, 2008 10:44 AM | Reply to this

Co&Ca or A7X

Easily Coheed and Cambria or Avenged Sevenfold as they both have such an original sound which allows them to easily interpret any cover song in their own way.

Besides, you really cannot beat the spectacular voice of Claudio Sanchez or the epic sounds Synister Gates can make when he wields a guitar

Posted by Emily | June 30, 2008 2:14 PM | Reply to this

Burning question

Avneged Sevenfold will definatly, because they are amazing musicians!!

Posted by Shelby | June 30, 2008 2:34 PM | Reply to this

If Avenged Sevenfold do half as good a job on this as they did with Walk, they'll definitely do the best job.

That said, I'm really excited about the Dream Theater cover too.

I find the inclusion of Gallows just plain offensive. Bruce Dickinson sings, he doesn't YELL VERY LOUDLY AND HOPE FOR THE BEST!

Posted by Vanessa | June 30, 2008 6:09 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

I think Metallica would performe the best cover track.
They're rock legends, and always manage to play great shows.
There's few who sings better than James Hetfield, not many play better solos than Kirk Hammet, few persons can play the beats as Lars Ulrich and not many hit the bass so great as Robert Trujillo.
Metallica's going to rule, as always.
\m/

Posted by Christine | June 30, 2008 7:18 PM | Reply to this

burning question

Dream Theater - To Tame A Land without a doubt.

seriously have you heard these dudes play? they'r amazing!

Posted by Teeks | June 30, 2008 8:28 PM | Reply to this

burning question

Dream Theater - To Tame A Land without a doubt.

seriously have you heard these dudes play? they'r amazing!

Posted by Teeks | June 30, 2008 8:29 PM | Reply to this

That is going to be a kick ass album and its free.
Its hard to pick who will do the best cover because they're all really different bands. Personally im looking forward to Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium and Machine Head's cover.
cant say the same for gallows :/
but hey thats just my opinion.
Whos goin to see em at Twickenham??
Going to be amazing A7X and Within Temptation, one hell of a show

Posted by Fryman | June 30, 2008 9:57 PM | Reply to this

burning question

It will be either Metallica or Machine Head for obvious reasons, esp since Hallowed is an classically awesome song.
Although the vocal talents of M Shadows and guitar playing of Sinister Gates should make A7x worth listening to at least.
Not looking forward to hearing Coheed & Cambria though.

Posted by Clare | July 1, 2008 4:50 AM | Reply to this

Trivium BEST band ever.

E-A-S-I-L-Y Trivium.
just listen to Master Of Puppets cover on Metallica: Remastered and you 'll undersand the class of this band(L)

Posted by Thanos | July 1, 2008 11:04 AM | Reply to this

A7X

Avenged do i have to say why?

this is more interesting then my shitty science lesson x

Posted by Chrsitina Jones | July 1, 2008 12:15 PM | Reply to this

The Burning Question

I think that Coheed's cover will be the best beause Coheeds guitaring is fantastic and easily the best band on the cd.

Posted by Brett German | July 1, 2008 1:01 PM | Reply to this

burning question

i think either madina lake because it will be interesting as they are not metal so it will probably be altered slightly, or avenged sevenfold just purely because i think it maybe suprising

Posted by Loz | July 1, 2008 5:08 PM | Reply to this

Burning Question

Fightstar will do the best cover, I just think fightstar are an amazing band, Charlie has come so far since busted. I just think they are all extremeley talented!

Posted by Sophie | July 1, 2008 8:03 PM | Reply to this

Where are Bullet?

Ok we have some great bands covering these songs but why arent Slipknot on there? Where they asked? Or can they just not be assed? oh Well..... I love you Craig Jones !!!!!!!!

Posted by Emma | July 1, 2008 11:07 PM | Reply to this

the burning question

i think that avenged sevenfold will be the best band to do a cover because m.shadows voice is amazing and when he has zachy and synester by his side it no they can make any song their own and everyone will love it because its avenged sevenfold they can make any song there own !! thats why i think avenged sevenfold will win !! XxX

Posted by nicole | July 2, 2008 1:41 AM | Reply to this

Fightstar

There are many great bands on there, but I think Fightstar will do very well with a Maiden track, they are a credible Metal band and deserve this chance.

Posted by Benji James Clement | July 2, 2008 8:36 AM | Reply to this

Fightstar

Using Metal in the same sentence as Shitestar should be a hanging offence.

Posted by Gorgar | July 2, 2008 9:10 AM | Reply to this

Fightstar

Sadly mate. i didn't give a mention to Shitestar. There are no such band.

Fightstar are however a metal band.

Posted by Benji | July 17, 2008 8:18 PM | Reply to this

Fightstar

Only in your sickest fantasies.

Posted by Gorgar | July 17, 2008 8:40 PM | Reply to this

Fightstar

There are many great bands on there, but I think Fightstar will do very well with a Maiden track, they are a credible Metal band and deserve this chance.

Posted by Benji | July 2, 2008 8:36 AM | Reply to this

Devildriver

Devildriver will demonstrate the power in the voice of DEZ that he haven't wsated years

Posted by Andres | July 2, 2008 11:21 PM | Reply to this

This is gonna be like soo awsome

This is awsome..but i dont think that Fightstar wolud be soo gd at the song
Cant wait to here what the Gallows will sound like at that song Wolud be rather cool ..But as for the rest Coolness!! :))

Posted by Hyaley~Wilson | July 2, 2008 11:47 PM | Reply to this

GLAMOUR OF THE KILL!!!

I think Glamour of the kill will kick ASS!!1
Thay are one of the best bands around.
They will nail the iron maiden cover =]
XD xxxxxxx
oH YEAH and not to forget Davey Death is smokin hot:P

Posted by Kitty | July 3, 2008 9:12 AM | Reply to this

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

ALL YOU GUYS UP THERE ARE
AWSOMEE!!!!!!! *hugs tightly*

Posted by Becky | July 3, 2008 10:11 AM | Reply to this

Machine Head

I think Machine Head's cover of Hallow Be Thy Name on the basis that Children of Bodom done an amazing "harder metal" version of this and its awesome...so I think Machine Head will do the same.

Posted by Aaronj | July 3, 2008 3:29 PM | Reply to this

OMFG. Has To Be...

It HAS to Be AVENGED SEVENFOLD. Best Band Out Of The list. It Should Be Awsome!!

Posted by Abbeh | July 3, 2008 6:00 PM | Reply to this

OMFG. Has To Be...

It HAS to Be AVENGED SEVENFOLD. Best Band Out Of The list. It Should Be Awsome!!

Posted by Abbeh | July 3, 2008 6:00 PM | Reply to this

OMFG. Has To Be...

It HAS to Be AVENGED SEVENFOLD. Best Band Out Of The list. It Should Be Awsome!!

Posted by Abbeh | July 3, 2008 6:16 PM | Reply to this

Easy peasy

Metallica. Purely because they are the only band that could possibly make an Iron Maiden song better.

Posted by maeve | July 4, 2008 8:34 PM | Reply to this

burning question

i think metallica because they are an older band and will probably be able to do iron maidens songs better.

Posted by gabby | July 5, 2008 11:22 AM | Reply to this

Gotta Be...

Glamour Of The Kill Deffo.
Because they have a complete unique sound, and they do fucking rock! :D

Posted by Katee. | July 5, 2008 1:44 PM | Reply to this

Gotta Be...

Glamour Of The Kill Deffo.
Because they have a complete unique sound, and they do fucking rock! :D

Posted by Katee. | July 5, 2008 1:44 PM | Reply to this

hmmm...

i think madina lake, avenged sevenfold and gallows shols be in tresting
i think they will have done well remastering it

Posted by shannon | July 5, 2008 9:10 PM | Reply to this

hmmm...

i think madina lake, avenged sevenfold and gallows shols be in tresting
i think they will have done well remastering it

Posted by shannon | July 5, 2008 9:10 PM | Reply to this

burning question

avenged sevenfold will have the best cover hands down. they are the best band on the list and im sure syn will have yet another face melting solo. A7X for life

Posted by amy | July 6, 2008 9:52 AM | Reply to this

burning question

i think that a7x will have the best cover but i would have liked to see bullet doing a cover of the trooper as it is my faveourite maiden track

Posted by robert | July 6, 2008 9:56 AM | Reply to this

hmmm.....

Well i think that Madina Lake, Fightstar and Avenged Sevenfold are going to compete for the cover track as they are all fucking orgasmic bands! need i say more....?

Posted by Chloe | July 6, 2008 6:21 PM | Reply to this

hmmm...

Well i think that Madina Lake, Fightstar and Avenged Sevenfold are going to compete for the best cover track as they are all fucking orgasmic bands! need i say more....?

Posted by chloe | July 6, 2008 6:22 PM | Reply to this

gallows

by far, the only band that have any sort of honesty about them, they actually talk to their fans, they would rather play a good show than to earn money from it, ive heard the cover already and its pretty sweet, refresing difference from fat sweaty metal heads than think the be all and end all of music is metal, be a bit more open minded.

Posted by stephen | July 7, 2008 6:51 PM | Reply to this

hmmm!

why is everyone judging so quickly on which covers are going to be shit!!! obv i will have high expectaions for the likes of a7x, however i am clearly excited for madina lakes one. we'll have to wait and see!! i bet they are all pretty darn immense, with a few exceptions...

Posted by zozozo | July 9, 2008 11:51 PM | Reply to this