So if someone doesn't like the new album, then they can't be considered a maiden fan? Dude... some like the long progressive stuff in AMOLAD and some don't, you shouldn't tell them they're not proper fans because they have a different opinion to yours. Although I agree with you that the "epics" are their best songs (Hallowed Be Thy Name, Phantom of the opera, Fear of the Dark:)) there's nothing wrong in liking the "popular" songs. Run to the hills is popualr for a reason you know... maybe because it's fucking awesome?