Was VIRTUAL XI REALLY That Bad? I Don't Think So!!

Let’s crank the gain, shred the bullshit, and dive into why this album, despite being the redheaded stepchild of the Maiden discography, deserves a hell of a lot more respect.

Mar 23, 2025

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Today, March 23, 2025, marks 27 years since Iron Maiden dropped Virtual XI back in 1998—a slab of heavy metal that’s been kicked around like a rusty distortion pedal in a dive bar basement. Let’s crank the gain, shred the bullshit, and dive into why this album, despite being the redheaded stepchild of the Maiden discography, deserves a hell of a lot more respect than it’s gotten from the leather-clad masses and snobby critics alike.

Was VIRTUAL XI REALLY That Bad? I Don't Think So!!

Let’s crank the gain, shred the bullshit, and dive into why this album, despite being the redheaded stepchild of the Maiden discography, deserves a hell of a lot more respect.

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