Don't let the covers distract you Sir.

First impression is the last last impression. This has to be the most overused line in the history of behavioural sciences. Also , it is one of the most erroneous ones when it comes to picking up the best deal from the lot. Often the things which you repel you when you look at them first turn out to be the gems among the whole pile. I repeat 'often' for there are many things which are as pathetic as their first look signifies.

The image of rock as something more serious and heinous has always been a topic of discussion among the young followers of this phenomenon. No band has done more to promote this image than Iron Maiden not because they were repulsive to look act but because of their outrageous album covers and also their mind boggling fan base.

Iron Maiden makes music which is marked by innate energy and pump. The band always goes out for the kill. Be it in drumming, guitar play or vocals Iron Maiden's music never fails to enthrall the listener. The only thing which takes something away from the band(and it's fans may kill me for slighting them) is the conspicuous absence of variety and as some may call it finesse.

The band is undoubtedly Hard rock's most illustrious representative having brilliance recorded at various times in their long career.

The reason why this article may end up being short is that their music warrants so. You either love them or can't relate to them. Either ways you can't take away anything from the band who's fan following is sufficient to remove any doubts from anyone's mind regarding the stature of this veteran Rock act.

Sammy recommends:

Songs: Be quick or be dead, Hallowed be thy name, Killers, The ides of march-wrathchild, to name a few.

It is a serious advice that if you like even one of the above mentioned songs please make it a point to try out the entire album , it's worth it.