Iron maiden brought the book of souls tour to las vegas, nevada at mandalay bay events center on february 28, 2016, one of the nine u. The book of souls, an album by iron maiden on spotify. 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. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. 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. 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 lands in las vegas on book of souls tour. Sep 24, 2015 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. And what an album it is easily their best effort since the mid 80s. 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. It requires active listening and being this very long, many people will find it hard to get into it.
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. The book of souls marks maiden s sixteenth album, surfacing five years after 2010s the final frontier. But if this is the time when the great airship must fall, maiden goes out on top, defying convention. Aug 28, 2015 11 videos play all the book of souls iron maiden full album metal madness rime of the ancient mariner 2015 remaster duration. To say that iron maidens the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement.
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 sixteenth studio release is more energetic than some of the bands other recent releases, with many of the songs written in the studio and recorded immediately, resulting in a more. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. As a double album running 90 odd minutes, you might expect there to be a bit of filler on it, but remarkably there. It was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. 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. Maidens collective effort with elements of all the previous albums.
This page includes iron maiden the book of souls s. The book of souls tab by iron maiden janick distortion. The book of souls marks maidens sixteenth album, surfacing five years after 2010s the final frontier. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinson s cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. This being maiden, the vinyl of the book of souls is a triple. 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 book of souls raw and punchy 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars.
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 the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. Sculpted by bruce spaulding fuller, this mask is based on the album cover of iron maidens 16th studio release, the book of souls. Gone are a lot of the more traditionallyarranged shorter metal tunes, often replaced by longer, expansive complicated proggytype compositions. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl hk like the iron maiden book of souls at musicians friend. The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi.
Iron maiden the book of souls 2015, digibook with slipcase. Maiden s collective effort with elements of all the previous albums. 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. The book of souls guitar tab by iron maiden with free online tab player. The book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. 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 is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Stylistically 21st century maiden is a different beast than earlier incarnations of the band. This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting, and indeed, fatigue set. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. 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. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. The day before the release of the book of souls record company warner had a listen session at kniven bar in oslo for invited iron maiden fans.
All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. But the book of souls also serves to remind why iron maiden remain relevant today, more than thirty years after they were first formed. 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 maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records. 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. Oct 16, 2015 mix iron maiden the book of souls youtube. Watch the video for the book of souls from iron maidens the book of souls for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Classic rock greatest hits 60s,70s,80s top 100 best classic rock of all time duration. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. 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. So get yourself the official iron maiden eddie book of souls mask, put on. This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting, and indeed, fatigue set in, and for good.
In recent years, theyve not produced anything punchy like wrathchild, the trooper, or run to the hills. Listen free to iron maiden the book of souls if eternity should fail, speed of light and more. 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. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette.
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