Much of Maiden’s more wonderfully melodic stuff always struck me in a similar way to Wishbone Ash, with the guitars intertwining in and out....
Can you recommend a particular album that exemplifies the above?
If you’re looking for melodic riffs, etc, here’s some stuff
James Murphy (from "Testament") - Touching the Earth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrTh2Sw8Dms
Whitesnake - Sailing Ships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS4VxVFAmvQ
Whitesnake - Is this love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrIYPZjhMfk
Many a times, i’ve wished i had Coverdale’s voice.
Or , if looking at Maiden specifically...a few of these come to mind
Iron Maiden - Strange World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fkD-jzgMXE
Iron Maiden - Revelations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRqPFEb3CLs
Iron Maiden - Afraid to shoot strangers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeFLAALpThU
Iron Maiden - Wasting Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO0D1makMq0