The english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. Opinions on the bands output after reuniting with singer bruce dickinson and guitarist adrian smith have divided their fan base, but while the book of souls follows the same pseudoprogressive formula as its direct predecessors, the fire and vigor of classic iron maiden is heard more than occasionally throughout the album. Metal legends iron maiden have announced the release of their new album, the book of souls, for later this fall. Interview with bruce dickinson the book of souls iron maiden. Iron maiden will continue their legacy of the beast tour into 2020 get the dates here. Iron maidens janick gers talks book of souls, tour plans and more interview. He gets the inside story from guitarists adrian smith and janick gers idiosyncratic, unashamedly epic and pleasingly deranged, the discography of late period iron maiden i. The aforementioned if eternity should fail, for instance, features the bands first collective use of drop d tuning, while first single speed of light features. An album packed with the signature maiden harmonies, solo duels.
It has the longest iron maiden song ever recorded on it and its the first double album theyve released. Bruce dickinson talks with graham gruhamed hartmann about iron maidens new. Sep 10, 2015 as a closer, the empire of the clouds is an epic which pushes iron maiden into territory never before explored. On the recent south american dates, maiden was also joined by fellow metal icons anthrax. 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 maidens adrian smith and dave murray on the book.
Iron maidens janick gers talks book of souls, tour plans. Maiden is on the road supporting the book of souls, released last september, the first studio double album of the groups career. Sep 30, 2015 in this weeks behind the interview, bruce dickinson talks about iron maiden s new album the book of souls make sure to get iron maiden s newest album, the book of souls. This 5 star magus is a singletarget attacker who utilizes devastating status effects, including freeze, doom, ascension, and the new immortality. Just five days after wrapping up iron maidens hugely successful the book of souls world tour, steve harris is out on the road again. 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 favorites. Iron maidens book of souls comes out on bmg september 4th on vinyl and cd. 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. Harris opens up about maiden s new album, the book of souls, which is released on september 4. Oct, 2016 we caught up with iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain shortly before he went onstage to play the bands soldout book of souls tour show at luxembourgs rockhal. Harris opens up about maidens new album, the book of souls, which is released on september 4. Last december, rumors spread that iron maiden had already completed work on a new studio album. Iron maiden live at abbey road studios 2006, full interview brighter than a thousand suns hallowed be thy name.
Its the first taster of maidens 90minute double album, the book of souls. Here, we sit down with all six members of iron maiden dickinson, bassist steve harris, drummer nicko mcbrain and guitarists dave murray. Iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain book of souls tour. The album will set a couple of milestones for the group. Jun 18, 2015 metal legends iron maiden have announced the release of their new album, the book of souls, for later this fall. As a closer, the empire of the clouds is an epic which pushes iron maiden into territory never before explored. Make sure to get iron maidens newest album, the book of souls. Sep 10, 2015 in a brand new interview with ronan mcgreevy of the irish times, iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain spoke about the making of the bands new album, the book of souls. Legacy of the beast tour 2020 legacy of the beast tour 2019 legacy of the beast tour 2018 the book of souls world tour 2017 the book of souls world tour 2016 maiden england tour 2014 maiden england tour 20 maiden england north american tour 2012 the final frontier world tour 201011 somewhere back in time world tour 2008. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. The ambitious, 92minute set features the longest song maiden has ever recorded, empire of the clouds, clocking in at more than 18 minutes. Aug 14, 2015 the band is stronger than ever dave murray.
In fact, if i didnt know better, i couldnt tell wether this is an interview from this. The book of souls is the longest iron maiden album, clocking in at 92. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. Iron maiden, the book of souls a theatrical, 10minute track that respects the roots of one of heavy metals most glorious bands, but also looks forward with wonder. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Nicko mcbrain did an interview about iron maiden s new album the book of souls and the. Iron maiden the book of souls live chapter metal written in music. Iron maiden bassist and boss steve harris seems to be really excited about the upcoming album. Iron maiden frontman bruce dickinson says it will be hard for the band to improve on the book of souls world tour they played in a total of 39 countries across six continents throughout 2016 and 2017 in support of their 16th studio album and more than two million fans turned out to see maiden on the trek. The quietus carry an interview with two of the three amigos. In a brand new interview with ronan mcgreevy of the irish times, iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain spoke about the making of the bands new album, the book of.
The british heavy metal legends havent released any fresh music since 2015s the book of souls lp, which was recorded in late 2014 in paris, france with longtime producer kevin caveman shirley. Although all approaching british retirement age, iron maidens the book of souls is an album that provides a triumphant return, making the wait more than worthwhile, as well as reminding us that iron maiden are still the britains strongest metal band. Nicko mcbrain did an interview about iron maidens new album the book of souls and the. A look back at iron maidens the book of souls 2015 album. Iron maidens janick gers talks book of souls, tour. Steve harris the new album is much more live, and the recording techniques are much more similar to what i do in maiden really. We caught up with iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain shortly before he went onstage to play the bands soldout book of souls tour show at luxembourgs rockhal. Iron maiden announce new double album the book of souls. Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. At 93 minutes, the book of souls is the longest album the venerable deities of heavy metal have ever produced. Scania t iron maiden book of souls skin skin for the scania tcab by rjl the new album of iron maiden the book of souls skin is fanmade. The book of souls raw and punchy 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Iron maidens janick gers talks book of souls, tour plans and more interview august 11, 2015 by neil ferguson in interviews 2 comments its been an interesting year for one of heavy metals biggest bands.
Pagelong ndas signed here, miscellaneous organs sold there and the receipt, undercover of darkness, of an audio stream called nothing even faintly resembling the book of souls, all suggested that maiden wanted this one pretty heavily locked down until release date. Metal shock finland conducted an interview with iron maiden drummer nicko mcbrain at this years namm show, which took place january 2224 in anaheim, california. Iron maiden is rumored to have completed work on a new studio album. The work of the band is different than iron maiden, whereas it is certainly more rock driven than metal. Iron maiden wasted years live from the book of souls.
Scania t iron maiden book of souls skin mod for ets 2. Maiden also just released the book of souls, their 16th studio album, which stretches out the prog influences that the band first displayed with somewhere in. Its an album heavily based in the themes of death, reincarnation, the soul, and mortality. Jul 03, 2015 iron maiden bassist and boss steve harris seems to be really excited about the upcoming album. Bruce dickinson talks the book of souls on behind the interview. August 11, 2015 by neil ferguson in interviews 2 comments. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. As an analogy for the book of souls, it strikes a little too close to home. A thick cardboard sleeve with an opening on the side holds the book of souls and 2 cds. Maidens new double album, the book of souls their 16th was delayed because of dickinsons illness.
Bruce dickinson talking about iron maidens latest album the book of souls and more. The iron maiden singer on the highs and lows of his career. We speak to iron maidens adrian smith and dave murray about their new double album, the book of souls, as the band officially return in style with storming single, speed of light, and its brand new video. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. Fortunately, this is far from the case with iron maidens new album, the book of souls, which marks the bands sixteenth studio album. The song was issued as a single on 16 april 2016, tying in with record store day. Iron maiden are just about to release their 16th album, the book of souls. Iron maidens eerste live dubbelaar, life after death, verscheen na vijf studioalbums. The british heavy metal legends havent released any. In this weeks behind the interview, bruce dickinson talks about iron maiden s new album the book of souls make sure to get iron maiden s newest album, the book of souls.
We speak to iron maiden s adrian smith and dave murray about their new double album, the book of souls, as the band officially return in style with storming single, speed of light, and its brand new video. Bruce dickinson talks the book of souls on behind the. In this weeks behind the interview, bruce dickinson talks about iron maidens new album the book of souls make sure to get iron maidens newest album, the book of souls. Mystic eddie has been summoned join the seer soul event. Jan 27, 2017 filmed on six continents during the 2016 book of souls world tour, this is a thank you to the millions of fans who came out to see us maybe youre in the v. That said, what was the writing and recording process like for this new album, the burning. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. 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. For the book of souls tour, maiden is supported by the raven age, an upandcoming metal act featuring george harris, the son of maiden bassist steve harris, on guitar. Iron maidens janick gers talks book of souls, tour plans and.
Sep 17, 2015 maiden also just released the book of souls, their 16th studio album, which stretches out the prog influences that the band first displayed with somewhere in time and seventh son of a seventh son. The iron maiden drummer talks about going back on the road, bruce dickensons cancer diagnosis and answers rumours that the band are. Fans of iron maiden iron maiden live at abbey road. Its accompanying tour wont be happening until february, to give dickinsons. Live at abbey road studios 2006, full interview brighter than a thousand suns hallowed be thy name. Clocking in at 92 minuteslong, with just 11 tracks, this is also the debut doublealbum to join iron maidens extensive backcatalogue. Iron maiden begin their european book of souls tour in april 2017. Filmed on six continents during the 2016 book of souls world tour, this is a thank you to the millions of fans who came out to see us maybe youre in the v. The book has glossy card stock pages in full color.
The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. Iron maiden, whose new studio album the book of souls, their first for 5 years, will be released worldwide next week on sept 4, are taking touring to a new level using a boeing 747400 jumbo jet aka queen of the skies for their world tour next year. Iron maidens adrian smith and dave murray on the book of souls the band is stronger than ever dave murray we speak to iron maidens adrian smith and dave murray about their new double album, the book of souls, as the band officially return in style with storming single, speed of light, and its brand new video. Nicko mcbrain did an interview about iron maidens new album the book of souls and the tour in support of it. The first listens to iron maidens twodisc follow up to 2010s excellent and not final the final frontier, did not bode well. Jul 16, 2015 nicko mcbrain did an interview about iron maiden s new album the book of souls and the tour in support of it. Iron maiden wasted years live from the book of souls world. In recent interviews, harris said he believes the band will record at least one.
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