Iron maiden have revealed new song speed of light, their first single in five years the metal band will release new album the book of souls in september. Paul bruce dickinson born 7 august 1958 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, airline pilot, entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster. Now we get to hear the first single coming off the album called speed of light. He is a perennial fixture of the groups artwork, appearing in all of their album covers as well as most of their singles and in their merchandise, which includes tshirts, posters and action figures. This is the first iron maiden album that i didnt buy as soon as it was released. Iron maiden show no signs of slowing down or deterioration, this is agrade certified maiden. Sep 10, 2015 like other rare, few bands that can sustain several decades and still offer worthwhile, warmblooded efforts the book of souls argues theres still plenty of life left in this beast. The book of souls e il sedicesimo album in studio del gruppo musicale britannico iron maiden. Recensione iron maiden the book of souls metallized. Judas priest nostradamus 2008 judas priest angel of retribution 2005 iron maiden brave new world 2000 80s edition. I assume a lot of people have heard iron maidens latest album by now.
This collaborative mindset produced 92 minutes of heavy metal heaven as the book of souls is iron maiden s most comprehensive and confident work since brave new world and for certain one of. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. Iron maiden unveil first single from book of souls. Warrior the wars of gods and men 2004 wwiii wwiii 1990 warrior fighting for the earth single 1985 warrior fighting for the earth 1985 first pre. The book of souls offers a textbook example of how a bands previous album can effectively set fans expectations for the follow up before a. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. With other old maiden classics sprinkled in, but not substituting the book of. It is the bands first studio double album, and therefore also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. En emily white, iron maiden scores best sales week ever with new album the book of souls, billboard, 17 settembre 2015. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. It mixes straight ahead iron maiden metal with a prog rock midsection, replete with chanting vocals.
Its launch and supporting tour were delayed to allow vocalist bruce dickinson time to recover from the removal of a cancerous tumour in early 2015. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Sep 10, 2015 the book of souls offers a textbook example of how a bands previous album can effectively set fans expectations for the follow up before a signal note of new music has been heard by the public. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. Iron maiden s first appearance on an album was on the metal for muthas compilation released on 15 february 1980 with two early versions of sanctuary and wrathchild. Iron maiden releases the first single off their upcoming the. With other old maiden classics sprinkled in, but not substituting the book of souls, it was a perfect live release. The dickinson and smithpenned flight of icarus was the first iron maiden single to chart in the united states, reaching number eight on the billboard mainstream rock chart. Live chapter youtube iron maiden if eternity should fail the book of souls. Wasted years is iron maidens fourteenth single released and the first from their sixth studio album. Iron maiden no prayer for the dying single collection 5 cd 1405 views. Discussion first thoughts iron maidens book of souls. It is the only song on the album that features no synthesizers.
Iron maiden releases the first single off their upcoming. As far as i can understand, death or glory is about air combat and the book of souls is about the maya. The release of the book of souls was pushed back while he recovered. Even though it was a purposeful change from the previous two albums, i dont know that i would have embraced it in 1990. Iron maiden announce double album, the book of souls music. Iron maiden wasted years single lyrics and tracklist.
Aug 10, 2016 iron maiden closes the book of souls tour with an electrifying performance at wacken open air. Aug 31, 2015 the book of souls will be a double album and more than 90 minutes long, which is a lot of metal. The lead single speed of light is my least favorite song though not a bad one on the album where the red and the black, tears of a clown, empire of the clouds and book of souls are my favorites with the others being very catchy and great. This live version was awesome on the very first listen. It has the longest iron maiden song ever recorded on it and its the first double album theyve released.
The book of souls by iron maiden song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and. As far as i can understand, death or glory is about air combat and the book of souls is about the. If anything, the first half of the song is most akin to 1990s mother russia, weighted by keyboard strings and a drama punctuated by stadium. Iron maiden full official chart history official charts. Iron maiden closes the book of souls tour with an electrifying performance at wacken open air. The book of souls will arrive on 4 september and will be their firstever double album, with a running time of 92 minutes. Iron maiden, like many other bands of this longevity, need an editor, and one would have helped reform the book of souls from a ninetyminute bloated monster into a sixty or even seventyminute masterpiece. I listened to the beginning 30 seconds of every song on the album and thought. Iron maiden the book of souls 2 cddeluxe edition music. The book of souls is proof that iron maiden is the greatest metal band.
Iron maiden to release speed of light single in august. Iron maiden the book of souls le recensioni di ondarock. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Iron maiden unveil first single from book of souls gigsoup. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. The first disc is 1010, and disc 2 is more heartfelt and ponderous in pace. Iron maiden live wacken 2016 full hd concert sonic. British rock mainstay iron maiden earns the fifth u. Mar 23, 2020 this is the first iron maiden album that i didnt buy as soon as it was released. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015 mastered for itunes.
The book of souls degli iron maiden e hot album su. Iron maiden wasted years live from the book of souls world tour duration. Its all him under the vocals on the red and the black, and of course hes playing lead all over his own two tracks book of souls and shadows of the valley. According to warner music norway, british heavy metal legends iron maiden will release speed of light as the first single from their forthcoming. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the heavy metal band iron maiden and is renowned for his wideranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. Earlier this year iron maiden announced their new upcoming album the book of souls. At 93 minutes, the book of souls is the longest album the venerable deities of heavy metal have ever produced. The release led to an ensuing tour which featured several other bands linked with the new wave of british heavy metal. The book of souls, is their longest to date, at 92 minutes, and their first double album. Its an album heavily based in the themes of death, reincarnation, the soul, and mortality. The book of souls will be a double album and more than 90 minutes long, which is a lot of metal. As an analogy for the book of souls, it strikes a little too close to home.
Sep 10, 2015 as a closer, the empire of the clouds is an epic which pushes iron maiden into territory never before explored. The book of souls is the longest iron maiden album, clocking in at 92. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. Jun 19, 2015 now that iron maiden frontman bruce dickinson has been given the allclear from cancer, iron maiden are set to return with their longpromised double album. The lead single speed of light is my least favorite song though not a bad one on the album where the red and the black, tears of a clown, empire of the clouds and book of souls are my favorites with the others being very catchy and great to listen. Iron maiden, the book of souls, 2015 recensione canzone per. Iron maiden, the book of souls, 2015, parlophone, da if eternity should. Nov 17, 2017 the book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Penned by harris alone, and clocking in at thirteen and a half minutes its the second longest song on the book of souls with not a second wasted.
Although i like the studio version, it did take me some time to get used to. The full list of winners and nominees iron maidens book of souls tops official albums chart. The 50 best iron maiden songs of all time guitar world. Eddie also known as eddie the head is the mascot for the british heavy metal band iron maiden. Iron maiden have always been a band to do things on a large scale.
Iron maiden live wacken 2016 full hd concert youtube. First single holy smoke, with its typically terrible maiden video and. Iron maidens first appearance on an album was on the metal for muthas compilation released on 15 february 1980 with two early versions of sanctuary and wrathchild. Iron maiden are so cool, theyre getting their own comic book series brit awards 2009. The book of souls world tour 2016 with amon amarth, sabaton, stratovarius, the raven age. A look back at iron maidens the book of souls 2015 album. Although iron maidens musical style continues to remain largely unchanged, to say that the book of souls does not try to mix things up at all would be fairly disingenuous. With every step theyve taken on their 40 year long career, theyve seemed to find a way to get bigger and, somehow, better. Jun 23, 2015 according to warner music norway, british heavy metal legends iron maiden will release speed of light as the first single from their forthcoming 16th studio album, the book of souls. Iron maiden announce double album, the book of souls. The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. The book of souls is now my favorite iron maiden album prior was a toss up of somewhere in time, number of the beast and seventh son. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. After five long years, iron maiden is back with the book of souls, an album that weaves heavy metal tales like no other.
As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. It rips you a brand new one with catchy riffs and the iconic voice of bruce dickinson cutting through the noise. The only time they appeared to downsize a little was when adrian smith left the. Iron maiden the book of souls 2 cddeluxe edition amazon. This collaborative mindset produced 92 minutes of heavy metal heaven as the book of souls is iron maidens most comprehensive and confident work since brave new world and for certain one of. Aug 19, 2015 this iron maiden article was written by alex mannings, a gigsoup contributor unless youve been living under a rock, or youre simply just a potato, youll have been informed about iron maiden things. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. They talk about the making of the new album and the creation of its key songs. That might not come through on the first few listens.
Archived discussion first thoughts iron maidens book of souls. One band who, like acdc, continue to flourish is the legendary metal outfit iron maiden, still going strong year after year. While not a concept record, there are constant themes that populate the two cd release, with the most immediate one being endings. As a closer, the empire of the clouds is an epic which pushes iron maiden into territory never before explored. Aug 14, 2015 earlier this year iron maiden announced their new upcoming album the book of souls. Sep, 2019 the book of souls is the longest iron maiden album, clocking in at 92. This page includes iron maiden the book of souls s. The first single, speed of light, sports a classic maiden vibe. Youtube iron maiden the book of souls the book of souls. But if this is the time when the great airship must fall, maiden goes out on top, defying convention. It probably didnt help that iron maiden chose speed of light as the first and only prerelease single.
View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple. This iron maiden article was written by alex mannings, a gigsoup contributor unless youve been living under a rock, or youre simply just a potato, youll have been informed about iron maiden things. Iron maiden the first ten years run to the hills the number of the beast cd. A year later, the book of souls is no less impressive than when it first came out.
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