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. With a slew of live albumsvideos to their credit, iron maiden return in 2017 with their latest, the book of souls. Listen free to iron maiden the book of souls if eternity should fail, speed of light and more. The book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. Live chapter marks the english septets fifth such release since 1985s. Sep 04, 2015 music, film, tv and political news coverage. 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 now.
It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. The book of souls was recorded in paris with maiden longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. 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. In recent years, theyve not produced anything punchy like wrathchild, the trooper, or run to the hills. New iron maiden album book of souls on 94 ive been a maiden fan since i was a kid and saw them for the first time on the powerslave tour and caught them on the next two tours after that such a great, great band. This being maiden, the vinyl of the book of souls is a triple. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. This live version was awesome on the very first listen. 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. With other old maiden classics sprinkled in, but not substituting the book of souls, it was a perfect live release. Buy iron maiden s album titled the book of souls to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it.
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 maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records. Preorder the new album book of souls, out on september 4. Iron maiden the book of souls vinyl 3lp shop music. Walmart exclusive super deluxe edition includes exclusive shaman eddie 1. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Producer hints that iron maiden will release new album in 2020. The book of souls by iron maiden on amazon music amazon. 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.
This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting, and indeed, fatigue set in, and for good reason. Warner music will release iron maidens the book of souls. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. Live chapter on november 17th worldwide through bmg in the usa. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette.
Track list disc 1 if eternity should fail live at qudos bank arena, sydney, australia friday 6th may 2016 speed of light live at grand arena, grandwest, cape town, south africa wednesday 18th may 2016 wrathchild live at 3 arena, dublin, ireland saturday 6th may 2017 children of the damned live at bell center, montreal, canada friday 1st april 2016 disc 2 death or glory. New iron maiden album book of souls on 94 dvd talk. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands. It was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. Iron maiden, the book of souls given their 40year history and massive international fanbase, iron maiden could have easily rested on their laurels. Iron maidens book of souls comes out on bmg september 4th on vinyl and cd. The metal legends arent holding back on this 92minute album, shifting from pianoled balladry to the crashing metal that.
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. Bruce has not only beaten cancer back to that dark hole from which it came, but he takes command on iron maidens new opus the book of souls even though he only has writing credits on four of the 11 tracks here, his impact is massive. Live chapter on november 17th worldwide through bmg in the us. Iron maiden s eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls the bands 16th lands via parlophone records. Iron maiden the book of souls consequence of sound.
Although i like the studio version, it did take me some time to get used to. 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. Buy iron maiden the book of souls live chapter cd sanity. 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. 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.
The book of souls was definitely meant to be listened to live. To say that iron maidens the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. The book of souls, a song by iron maiden on spotify. Get the iron maiden setlist of the concert at bridgestone arena, nashville, tn, usa on june, 2017 from the the book of souls world tour and other iron maiden setlists for free on setlist. 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. 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. Heavy metal iron maiden the book of souls 2015, vinyl discogs explore. 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 parlophone, collectors book edition i have a new hero. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during the. Gatefold sleeve this vinyl is packaged with a twopart folding sleeve. But the book of souls also serves to remind why iron maiden remain relevant today, more than thirty years after they were first formed. 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. Billed as their lengthiest and most epic work to date, its a record that only iron. The book of souls contains 11 tracks and runs 92 minutes it is the metal maestros first ever double studio album. The metal legends next lp will be the followup to 2015s the book of souls. Iron maidens janick gers talks book of souls, tour. Thats 3 pieces of vinyl, some killer artwork, and all packaged in a trifold sleeve. 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. Iron maiden announce second batch of remastered digipak cd reissues. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic by comparison. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015.
Recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour, the latest addition to iron maidens library is set for. This page includes iron maiden the book of souls s. Buy iron maidens album titled the book of souls to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Iron maiden announce second batch of remastered digipak cd. Protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. Iron maiden book of souls vinyl record gatefold sleeve. Iron maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. Iron maiden the book of souls vinyl 3lp shop music direct. Iron maiden s new live album featuring 15 songs recorded on the book of souls world tour 20162017. A matter of life and death standardcollectors, the final frontier, and the book of souls. Sep 04, 2015 iron maiden the book of souls vinyl record demo duration. Iron maiden the book of souls parlophone why you should listen. The english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival copenhell in copenhagen. Here lead vocalist and musician bruce dickinson is.
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