Iron Maiden
The Book of Souls
| Year | 2015 |
| Label | Parlophone |
| Country | GB |
| Status | Official |
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🤘 Add This to Your CollectionTracklist
- If Eternity Should Fail (8:28)
- Speed of Light (5:01)
- The Great Unknown (6:37)
- The Red and the Black (13:33)
- When the River Runs Deep (5:52)
- The Book of Souls (10:31)
- Death or Glory (5:12)
- Shadows of the Valley (7:32)
- Tears of a Clown (4:58)
- The Man of Sorrows (6:27)
- Empire of the Clouds (18:05)
About the Band
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris. After several lineup changes prior to their recording career, they settled on Harris, vocalist Paul Di'Anno, guitarist Dave Murray and drummer Doug Sampson. The band currently consists of Harris and Murray with guitarist Adrian Smith (who first joined in 1980), vocalist Bruce Dickinson (who first joined in 1981), drummer Nicko McBrain (since 1982; not touring since 2024, replaced live by Simon Dawson from British Lion) and guitarist Janick Gers (since 1990).
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Album Review
Iron Maiden's 'The Book of Souls' is a monumental achievement in their legendary career, showcasing their trademark galloping riffs, epic melodies, and intricate songwriting. The album's sound is massive, with Bruce Dickinson's powerful vocals soaring over the intricate guitar work of Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, and Janick Gers. Standout tracks like 'The Red and the Black' and 'Empire of the Clouds' display the band's mastery of storytelling through music, while 'Speed of Light' and 'Death or Glory' deliver high-energy anthems that will have fans headbanging along. The production quality is top-notch, allowing every instrument to shine through in the mix. 'The Book of Souls' fits in perfectly with Iron Maiden's discography, adding another epic chapter to their legacy.