Originally Posted by jackhammer

Now there I would agree. They were more bombastic and actually KNOWING of what they were aiming for. If we judge Maiden solely on Bruce ****insons arrival, then I agree that the power metal tag is virtually a given BUT their first two albums are a different kettle of fish. Di'anno was virtually a Punk vocalist. The production is raw and the whole feel of the album feels less classically defined as an atypical Metal sound. Themes were definitely emerging from Harris's songwriting, but these two albums alone lead me to my opinion of Maidens non power status lol.