The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Iron maiden unveil new single 14 aug 2015 music gossip. Apparently, one reason for the end of the songwriting stalemate is the decreased involvement of bassist and band leader steve harris, as two of the albums. Iron maiden has released over a dozen live records, so the first question for any practical fan is, do i really need another one. 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. Parlophone records warner music group company 2017. Live chapter is a live album and video by iron maiden, recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour. The albums length alone, for one, is proof positive that the group has not lost an iota of the passion that led them to create nowseminal classics like the number of the beast or powerslave. To say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. The elaborate live productions, the ubiquitous merch, and the iconic visage of eddie are as much a. Sculpted by bruce spaulding fuller, this mask is based on the album cover of iron maiden s 16th studio release, the book of souls. It requires active listening and being this very long, many people will find it hard to get into it.
Sep 04, 2015 music, film, tv and political news coverage. The search for the 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. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. To access this page, you may need an iron maiden fanclub membership. The book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. The book of souls tour is perhaps the most significant in the bands history because it was the first singer bruce dickinson undertook after completing treatment for throat cancer. When word got out that iron maidens latest record book of souls was a double album with only 11 songs, there were ooohs and aaahs. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic. There was a maidengettingbacktoitsroots sort of feeling for some, since they are the band responsible for a great many of those truly epic longplaying metal songs of the past. As far as i can understand, death or glory is about air combat and the book of souls is about the maya.
Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Limited edition triple heavyweight vinyl of the 2015 studio album. Saw someone mention that it was strange he didnt get a solo on empire even though its such a long song, but with the amount of that track that is all janick taking the charge, i. 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. This being maiden, the vinyl of the book of souls is a triple. 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. Their previous album, 2010s the final frontier was maidens most successful chartwise to date, reaching number one in 28 countries and was their highest chart. On closer inspection, it is revealed as the new maiden album in all its pseudonymous glory. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes.
All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. During the first leg of the tour the band played shows in 36 countries across six continents, which included their debut performances in. Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 spectacular takeoff at cardiff airport cwlegff duration. As it stands, the book of souls is the best maiden record from dickinsons second act, and an impressive achievement from one of metals greatest bands. And what an album it is easily their best effort since the mid 80s. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. Oct 16, 2015 mix iron maiden the book of souls youtube. It was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. But i really am convinced that this one is a work of art.
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. As a double album running 90 odd minutes, you might expect there to be a bit of filler on it, but. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. Ive tended towards the latter approach, yet i was a little concerned when the announcement came that this, the 16th. The succinct and punchy single speed of light turns out to be a decoy.
It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. Music by iron maiden from their 16th studio album the book of souls released 4 september 2015 produced by kevin shirley, steve harris recorded septemberdecember 2014 studio guillaume tell. The book of souls, an album by iron maiden on spotify. But the book of souls also serves to remind why iron maiden remain relevant today, more than thirty years after they were first formed. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum.
Click here to login or subscribe your location is currently set to united states please ensure this country matches the country of your billing address. To say that iron maidens the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Iron maiden, the book of souls a theatrical, 10minute track that respects the roots of one of heavy metals most glorious bands, but. Thats 3 pieces of vinyl, some killer artwork, and all packaged in a trifold sleeve.
Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. Its launch and supporting tour were delayed to allow vocalist bruce dickinson time to recover from the removal of a cancerous tumor in early 2015. Its just not up to maidens standards and thrills of the golden era again. So get yourself the official iron maiden eddie book of souls mask, put on a copy of the book of souls and rock out. 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. Iron maiden announce new album the book of souls global. 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. 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. Sculpted by bruce spaulding fuller, this mask is based on the album cover of iron maidens 16th studio release, the book of souls. 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. Iron maiden the book of souls consequence of sound. Not only did he sing, but, as usual, piloted the bands 747 to 39. Metals most fanciful band has gilded its 16th lp with the usual tales of kings, battles and. Iron maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records.
While so many other 80s metal bands devolve into glorified tribute acts, maiden remain relevant with music that pushes their old style into bold. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl hk like the iron maiden book of souls at musicians friend. You can change your location at the bottom of this page. Metals most fanciful band has gilded its 16th lp with the usual tales of kings, battles and foolhardy missions to the sky but while those topics. Every detail of the mayanthemed eddie is captured in amazing latex mask. The book of souls is a music studio album recording by iron maiden prog relatedprogressive rock released in 2015 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Please understand im not saying that the the book of souls is a bad album. Iron maiden the book of souls 2 cddeluxe edition amazon. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015, digibook with slipcase.
The book of souls is an album which i was excited to listen to, because it is a big double album, which is the longest iron maiden release, and even if i think that they will release one more album, this could very well be their last. There are other tracks here that point to the bands roots as leading. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. Sacrifices buried with kings accompany them on a journey with no end to an afterlife thats rich, with fruit of all the gods and to face the demons of. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden. Jun 14, 2016 music by iron maiden from their 16th studio album the book of souls released 4 september 2015 produced by kevin shirley, steve harris recorded septemberdecember 2014 studio guillaume tell. The first insists that nothing theyve done since seventh son of a seventh son is worth listening to, and the second insists that everything or nearly everything that the band releases has its own spark of genius. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. In recent years, theyve not produced anything punchy like wrathchild, the trooper, or run to the hills. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. 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. Maiden s collective effort with elements of all the previous albums. Iron maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be.
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