Crimean Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 ANTON MAIDEN Found Dead - Nov. 11, 2003 A Swedish IRON MAIDEN fan who became a cult figure on the Internet after posting highly original and amusing versions of classic IRON MAIDEN songs on his web site has reportedly been found dead following his disappearance a week earlier from his apartment in Hässleholmen (Borås). The Swedish daily newspaper Borås Tidning is reporting that no foul play is suspected in the case, leading to speculation that Anton Gustafsson's death was self-inflicted (as a deterrent to publicity-seekers, the Swedish media generally does not report on suicides unless it involves high-profile individuals). Gustafsson (a.k.a. ANTON MAIDEN) (Photo#1, Photo#2), who was 23 years old at the time of his death, found himself one of the very first stars of the international DIY (do-it-yourself) Internet music era four years ago when his unique versions of classic IRON MAIDEN songs ("Run To The Hills" mp3, "Number Of The Beast" mp3) landed him appearances on Swedish national TV (view Anton's hilarious 1999 segment on the Swedish TV program "Sajber" here) and in newspapers around the world. A subsequent CD release (view cover here) was made available in a limited edition of 1,000 copies and has since become a much-sought-after collector's item. The CD, which featured 11 IRON MAIDEN songs sung in Anton's inimitable karaoke style, was recorded on his home computer using free MIDI files of classic IRON MAIDEN songs that he had downloaded from one of Scandinavia's MIDI-module metal web sites, the Iron Maiden Sound Archive. Not everyone appreciated ANTON MAIDEN, though. In an interview in the Swedish newspaper Expressen published in June 2000, Anton told journalist Martin Carlsson that IRON MAIDEN fans "think that my interpretations are a disgrace to IRON MAIDEN. But that was never my intent." Nasty comments in the guestbook on his web site eventually contributed to Anton's decision to put an end to his "career" as ANTON MAIDEN. "It just feels silly to continue," he told Expressen. "There will be no more records, [and] there's no point in trying to convince me [to change my mind]." His website: http://user.tninet.se/~dwu495f/ His Music: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~danh/anton/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duhduh Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Funny stuff! Sad to hear that he died. I sure hope he didnt off himself because of the people that were hating on him. :( "Meat is the only thing you need beside beer! Big hunks of meat and BEER!!...Lots of freakin' BEER." "Hey, I'm not Jesus Christ, I can't turn water into wine. The best I can do is turn beer into urine." Zakk Wylde http://www.hepcnet.net/bbssmilies/super.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15_1_109.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 8 Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Society's loss, I guess... His music will live on forever. Sorry to hear of him dying. Tragic at such a young age. And no real cause was stated? Super 8 Hear my stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimean Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 A friend mentioned suicide as a possibility, but I've seen no official word... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alon Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Super 8: [b]Society's loss, I guess... His music will live on forever. [/b][/quote]Never heard of the guy before, but technically wouldn't it be Iron Maiden's songs and not his ? fwiw - I saw iron maiden live once, im not a metal dude at all, but it was a cool concert. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 8 Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Alon: [b] technically wouldn't it be Iron Maiden's songs and not his ? [/b][/quote]Technically, I guess so. But if I were Iron Maiden and I heard his version, I don't think I'd want the songs back. Know what I mean? It's kind of like when your roommate uses a pair of your underwear.... '[i]Uh, no, that's okay. You can keep 'em.[/i] :freak: Super 8 Hear my stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alon Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Super 8: [b] [quote]Originally posted by Alon: [b] technically wouldn't it be Iron Maiden's songs and not his ? [/b][/quote]Technically, I guess so. But if I were Iron Maiden and I heard his version, I don't think I'd want the songs back. Know what I mean? It's kind of like when your roommate uses a pair of your underwear.... '[i]Uh, no, that's okay. You can keep 'em.[/i] :freak: [/b][/quote]True, I agree, but if somebody covered something I did, and even if it was a crap ass version that I hated, I'd still want the royalty moneys due to me. :D alon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Crimean: [b](as a deterrent to publicity-seekers, the Swedish media generally does not report on suicides unless it involves high-profile individuals). [/b][/quote]Also likely a policy due to the higher than usual percentage of suicides in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 8 Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by TinderArts: [b]Also likely a policy due to the higher than usual percentage of suicides in Sweden.[/b][/quote]Ahhhhhh.... So NOW the truth comes out. Super 8 Hear my stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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