Iron maiden if eternity should fail the book of souls. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinson s cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. Sep 16, 2015 in between empire and eternity, the book of souls has more of the trademark derringdo, death and drama expected from a maiden release, with a rougharound the edges, livein the studio feel that. Released on 17 november 2017, the album was produced by tony newton, with steve harris serving as coproducer. 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. 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. The english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival. In 2017, it was ranked th on rolling stone s list of 100 greatest metal albums of all time. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. The essential iron maiden is the fourth greatest hits compilation by the british heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 12 july 2005.
The book of souls by iron maiden album, heavy metal. Contrary to other releases from this series, the track listing is presented in reversechronological order i. The book of souls is a triumphant blend of progressive and classical maiden elements. Scopri pubblicazioni, recensioni, crediti, brani, e molto altro su iron maiden the book of souls in discogs. Listen free to iron maiden the book of souls if eternity should fail, speed of light and more. But if this is the time when the great airship must fall, maiden goes out on top, defying convention. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the 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.
I loved the lp version and still think these songs sound great 2 years later. Jan 29, 2020 backstage axxess recently caught up with iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain at namm and asked him if the band was working on a followup to the album the book of souls. Live chapter youtube iron maiden greatest hits vol. Recorded various concerts throughout both legs of the book of souls world tour. Metal legends iron maiden have announced the release of their new album, the book of souls, for later this fall. Maidens 16th album and their first ever double was released on their 40th anniversary in 2015 and reached no. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. This item will post to united states, but the seller hasnt specified postage options.
The book of souls is the longest iron maiden album, clocking in at 92. Clocking in at 92 minuteslong, with just 11 tracks, this is also the debut doublealbum to join iron maiden s extensive backcatalogue. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date. The book of souls licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk frontline. Get official iron maiden merchandise including exclusive items, jerseys, accessories and more. Iron maiden to release the book of souls tour live album. Live chapter is a live album and video by iron maiden, recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour. Having spent the past two years on their mammoth book of souls world tour, the tour has been captured and is now being released as a new live album for all to enjoy. The song encapsulates what iron maiden is about all in one and it never overstays its welcome even with an 18 minute runtime. The book of souls was the longest maiden album, clocking in at 92 minutes, with lyrics heavily based in the themes of death, reincarnation, the soul and mortality. Dec 24, 2019 iron maiden have been touring relentlessly since their last album, the book of souls, so its easy to forget that 2020 will mark five years since its release.
Iron maiden show no signs of slowing down or deterioration, this is agrade certified maiden. 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. Sep 20, 2017 warner music will release iron maidens the book of souls. It has the longest iron maiden song ever recorded on it and its the first double album theyve released. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Its an album heavily based in the themes of death, reincarnation, the soul, and mortality. Often its more that time flies by so fast you didnt even realize that years had gone by since a certain event occurred, but the halfdecade interim. Are iron maiden getting ready to announce a new album. Its sometimes a little surprising to remember that iron maiden released their massive 16th album the book of souls all the way back in 2015. A and canada along with a further 58 concerts in 34 other countries around the globe.
Yes of course their sound has evolved, but you can draw a straight line from the book of souls all the way back to powerslave. Iron maidens gargantuan world tour in support of the book of souls covered thirtynine countries across six continents, and was witnessed by over two million fans. The aircraft, named ed force one after a competition on the bands website, 147 was flown by dickinson, as he was also a commercial airline pilot for astraeus, and plays a major role in the awardwinning documentary, 258 iron maiden. The book of souls is the title track from iron maiden s sixteenth album. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette.
Harris opens up about maiden s new album, the book of souls, which is released on september 4. Oct 01, 2015 the book of souls, while far from perfect, is exactly the album i wanted from iron maiden. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. Jan 19, 2017 iron maidens hugely successful the book of souls world tour will return to north america for an extensive series of arena and amphitheater shows in summer 2017. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The book of souls is proof that iron maiden is the greatest metal band. Iron maiden announce double album, the book of souls. Today brings the release of iron maidens new album called the book of souls. Warner music have released iron maidens the book of souls. Buy the book of souls standard edition online at low. Ive gotten into to maiden recently and have listened to like 6 albums by now, but fuck book of souls for me is so much better than the others and for me its the best album ive heard. Jul 03, 2015 iron maiden bassist and boss steve harris seems to be really excited about the upcoming album. Jan 19, 2017 iron maiden s hugely successful the book of souls world tour will return to north america for an extensive series of arena and amphitheater shows in summer 2017.
Nicko mcbrain seemed to imply that perhaps, just maybe, a new iron maiden album for 2020 is possibly in the works though hes still decidedly a little mysterious about the. Provided to youtube by sanctuary records the book of souls iron maiden the book of souls. Iron maidens new album the book of souls consequence. The groups legacy was hardly ever in need of further embellishment, but on this occasion theyve actually gone out and made another album for the ages. The book of souls, while far from perfect, is exactly the album i wanted from iron maiden.
Fortunately, this is far from the case with iron maiden s new album, the book of souls, which marks the bands sixteenth studio album. The bands discography has grown to 39 albums, including 16 studio albums, 12 live albums, four eps, and seven compilations. Many of you will be in it as there is footage from a whole host of the. The book of souls was a landmark for iron maiden on many levels.
The book of souls world tour was a concert tour by iron maiden, held in support of their sixteenth studio album, the book of souls. Sep 20, 2017 produced by tony newton and iron maiden founder member and bass player steve harris, the album is based on this years set list and is a faithful record of the epic show, including six songs from the book of souls, the bands most recent studio album, along with many other classics and fan favourites. In short, the book of souls is what every heavy metal fan might want a new iron maiden record to be and more. Produced by tony newton and iron maiden founder member and bass player steve harris, the album is based on this years set list and is a faithful record of the epic show, including six songs from the book of souls, the bands most recent studio album, along with many other classics and fan favourites.
Iron maiden the book of souls 2cd book format as new. Iron maiden are an english heavy metal band formed in leyton, east london, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter steve harris. The mammoth tour opened in florida last february playing fourteen soldout shows in the u. Producer hints that iron maiden will release new album in. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. The search for truth, the book of souls the rulers of planets and stars the power of the kings, of traders and the wars planetary cycles and the phases of the moon is in the document a kingdom they will learn they were praying to the gods of nature and were living in the cities of stone towers reaching upward to the heavens. Sure, technically eddie was always present, but tucked away in a corner, obscured by a host of forgettable characters. But this is heavy metal, dammit, made to be played by gnarled bones and bodies.
Jun 18, 2015 metal legends iron maiden have announced the release of their new album, the book of souls, for later this fall. The 2009 tour documentary flight 666 puts this into. Maiden s 16th album and their first ever double was released on their 40th anniversary in. This being maiden, the vinyl of the book of souls is a triple. In recent years, theyve not produced anything punchy like wrathchild, the trooper, or run to the hills. News added jun 18, 2015 ron maiden s eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records. The album will set a couple of milestones for the group. Bruces voice is noticeably aged, yet elegant and strong.
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. Not only did the record make an enormous splash when. Buy the book of souls standard edition online at low price in india on. He knows his limits and strengths and plays them intelligently throughout. All of the information about iron maiden s new album the book of souls. Therefore, i was really looking forward to hearing this material live. 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. Aug 28, 2015 the book of souls licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk frontline. Live chapter youtube iron maiden fear of the dark the book of souls. The book of souls raw and punchy 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. If the book of souls is the last iron maiden album, empire of the clouds is a perfect swansong for them to go out on. Live chapter youtube iron maiden if eternity should fail the book of souls. Oct 16, 2015 the book of souls licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk frontline. The first disc is 1010, and disc 2 is more heartfelt and ponderous in pace.
The book of souls material, for me, represents the bands best output since the 2000 reunion release of brave new world. New iron maiden album 2020 what nicko mcbrain had to say. Iron maiden are back from quietude, and boy howdy are they back with a vengeance. Released exclusively in north america, it is part of sony music entertainments the essential series. Iron maiden never do things in small measures do they. Iron maiden announce new double album the book of souls. Iron maiden the book of souls pubblicazioni discogs. This makes it the bands first live album since 2002s beast over hammersmith not to be produced by kevin shirley.
Iron maiden speed of light by metal and more channel. Iron maiden the book of souls live chapter bluray ebay. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during the book of souls world tour, which covered 39 countries across six continents during 2016 and 2017, and was seen by over two million fans. Now the band are set to document the tour with the release of the book of souls. Details about iron maiden the book of souls live chapter bluray. To say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. 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. Iron maiden the book of souls 2cd book format as new condition is like new. Iron maiden s ed force one, a boeing 747400, as used during the book of souls world tour in 2016. Despite initial misgivings, these songs all have exciting moments that capture my attention. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015.
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