I don't think Maiden are dreadful, they're good. Of their time kind of band. Haven't aged as well though. "Number Of The Beast" is great. It's a bit like comparing Hawkwind to Weezer.
I think the thing that identified iron maiden as separate from just another hard rock or heavy metal band is their thematic iconography towards stories in their tracks. they were one of the precursors to faith no more 90s pantomime heavy metal, with mike patton taking over duties.
I think the thing that identified iron maiden as separate from just another hard rock or heavy metal band is their thematic iconography towards stories in their tracks. they were one of the precursors to faith no more 90s pantomime heavy metal, with mike patton taking over duties.