The book of souls is the title track from iron maiden s sixteenth album. Iron maiden live in newcastle the book of souls tour youtube. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics and tracklist genius. Hes come a long way through time and space, evolving from backstreet killer to reigning monarch. With every step theyve taken on their 40 year long career, theyve seemed to find a way to get bigger and, somehow, better. My worry with this album began when i saw the tracklisting and that a. You wont be a stranger in a strange land when you sport an iron maiden shirt. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared.
Paul bruce dickinson born 7 august 1958 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, airline pilot, entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster. The book of souls by iron maiden song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and. The book of souls is the sixteenth fulllength studio album by the uk heavy metal legend that is iron maiden. Iron maidens mascot charted through every single and. The book of souls 2016 with faint echoes of the world slavery tour, maidens current stage set up once again taps into the spooky mysteries of the ancient world, with a giant mayan eddie looming over proceedings looking angrier and scarier than ever. Iron maiden will continue their legacy of the beast tour into 2020 get the dates here.
We end with the book of souls, the sixteenth iron maiden album. 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. Iron maiden the red and the black the book of souls. Feb 24, 2017 this live video is comprised of bootlegs edited together to create one epic live show for the somewhere in time tour. Footage of iron maiden playing live at the metro radio arena in newcastle 14.
Iron maidens mascot eddie is given a definitive history through every single and. Iron maiden death or glory live from the book of souls. It was released on 14 april 1980 in the united kingdom by emi records and in the united states by harvest and capitol records. Iron maiden have always been a band to do things on a large scale. Live chapter is a live album and video by iron maiden, recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. Every detail of the mayanthemed eddie is captured in amazing latex mask. Home iron maiden eddie x the chinese dragon 2016 the book of souls world tour.
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. And while book of souls occasionally overstays its welcome, overall it is a very worthy addition to what is now a 16 album body of work. Get official iron maiden merchandise including exclusive items, jerseys, accessories and more. The book of souls is also the second album in iron maiden s history following 1986s somewhere in time in which harris has not written or cowritten any of its released singles. Official shop iron maiden iron maiden official shop. Billed as their lengthiest and most epic work to date, its a record that only iron. Iron maidens eddie rides the chinese dragon with xm studios. Why shell never be best of friends with ex eddie cibrian. This page includes iron maiden the book of souls s. Iron maiden live in newcastle the book of souls tour. 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. Legacy of the beast, in addition to numerous tshirts, posters and other bandrelated merchandise.
Ordinarily when i draw something new, i simply add it to my gallery and write a small blurb underneath it, however, for the first time, i am actually really pleased with the way this drawing has turned out, and so have added it to my blog. Now that iron maiden frontman bruce dickinson has been given the allclear from cancer, iron maiden are set to return with their long promised double album. Having not really got into iron maiden in my younger days i find myself at 49 realising what i have missed. Produced by longtime iron maiden collaborator kevin shirley, the book of souls was recorded at guillaume.
Book of souls eddie circle tshirt iron maiden napalm records. Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. Aug 08, 2016 iron maiden the book of souls world tour wacken 2016 00. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic by comparison. Produced by longtime iron maiden collaborator kevin shirley, the book of souls was. The book of souls is the 16th album by british heavy metal band iron maiden. Iron maiden is the eponymous debut studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden. 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. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015.
Strap yourself in and say a quick prayer to eddie as maiden pull out all the. Dont waste your years searching for iron maiden merchandise when you can simply head on over to hot topic and fulfill your burning ambition of becoming the ultimate iron maiden merchandise collector. Order iron maiden book of souls eddie circle tshirt by iron maiden for 18,99 6142019 at impericon shipping from 5. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. This statue comes from the bands artwork from their the book of souls world tour in china 2016. Iron maiden book of souls eddie necklace official true metal. Buy iron maiden the book of souls tour 2017 tickets from the official site. Foam latex prosthetic painted with pax paint and skin illustrator. Iron maiden the book of souls tour wacken 2016 full. Iron maiden announce remastered live collection side.
Iron maiden book of souls eddie circle tshirt official true. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. Listen free to iron maiden the book of souls if eternity should fail, speed of light and more. Iron maiden official the book of souls eddie baseball shirt. Aug 10, 2016 iron maiden 2019 live full concert hd 4k legacy of the beast tour hartford ct 832019 duration. Iron maiden will continue the legacy of the beast tour into 2020 get the dates. Fifteen years have passed since iron maiden reunited with bruce dickinson and adrian smith.
Nonetheless, the book of souls will doubtless be celebrated most for its epics, and if you thought maiden had pulled out all the stops in the past, you may need to strap yourself in and say a quick prayer to eddie this time round. Iron maiden s eddie rides the chinese dragon with xm studios divine and xm studios team up and bring us iron maiden s book of souls 2016 tour artwork alive with a new rocking statue. I am going to see them at msg but need to figure out train times home after the concert ends. Iron maiden book of souls eddie pendant on a black cord chain. The top 10 greatest iron maiden stage sets ever louder. To access this page, you may need an iron maiden fanclub membership.
Released on 17 november 2017, the album was produced by tony newton, with steve harris serving as coproducer. Jun 03, 2016 mix iron maiden death or glory live from the book of souls world tour youtube. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. A thick cardboard sleeve with an opening on the side holds the book of souls and 2 cds. Mystic eddie has been summoned join the seer soul event. To say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Eddie x the chinese dragon 2016 the book of souls world. The north american version included the song sanctuary, previously released in the uk as a nonalbum single. Iron maiden signed guitar ooak, signature include clive burrrip. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. This statue comes from the bands artwork from their the book of souls. Iron maiden are rocking out with xm studios as a new statue has been announced.
Limited edition triple heavyweight vinyl of the 2015 studio album. The book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. Iron maiden book of souls eddie the art gear guide. The standout band of the new wave of british heavy metal nwobhm iron maiden is the brainchild of bassistsongwriter steve harris the only member present in all records along. It was also the bands sixth successive studio longplayer to arrive with a. Iron maiden book of souls live wacken 2016 youtube. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. 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. The book of souls is the sound of a band at the peak of their powers, both. Maiden usually had one or two long tracks on a album but the rest were under 5 minutes, on this. At 92 minutes in length, it is both the longest iron maiden studio album and their first double studio record. 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 live 8687 strangers in a strange land youtube. 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 announce double album, the book of souls. All of the information about iron maiden s new album the book of souls.
The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden. You can change your location at the bottom of this page. Eddie got his long hair back and turned back into a teen. A dynamic statue featuring eddie the head on a fierce dragon. 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. Sep 10, 2015 the book of souls offers a textbook example of how a bands previous album can effectively set fans expectations for the follow up before a signal note of new music has been heard by the public. Sculpted by bruce spaulding fuller, this mask is based on the album cover of iron maiden s 16th studio release, the book of souls. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the heavy metal band iron maiden and is renowned for his wideranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. And now in book of souls theres speed of light which mixes 8bit, 16bit and various forms of 3d animation. The band has a few, such as run to the hills, the authorised biography, running free, the official story of iron maiden and 30 years.
Iron maiden has released over a dozen live records, so the first question for any practical fan is, do i really need another one. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. Aug 11, 2015 nonetheless, the book of souls will doubtless be celebrated most for its epics, and if you thought maiden had pulled out all the stops in the past, you may need to strap yourself in and say a quick prayer to eddie this time round. Sep, 2019 we had our double duty day with eddie and iron maiden. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. A statue inspired by the artwork for the chinese leg of iron maiden s the book of souls 2016 world tour 2016 has been made available by xm studios. Order iron maiden book of souls eddie necklace by iron maiden for 12,99 1172020 at impericon the biggest assortment in europe. The only time they appeared to downsize a little was when adrian smith left the.
All channels and credits are at the end of the video. Iron maiden official longsleeve the book of souls eddie baseball shirt format. Although iron maiden s 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. Iron maiden the book of souls tour 2017 tickets, 2020. Its the end of the line, for now, of iron maidenathon. It is the longest iron maiden album to date, clocking in at 92. This 5 star magus is a singletarget attacker who utilizes devastating status effects, including freeze, doom, ascension, and the new immortality. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. Eddie is also featured in the bands firstperson shooter video game, ed hunter, as well as their mobile roleplaying game, iron maiden. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. I bought somewhere in time and from fear to eternity and was blown away by the quality.
The album is the bands first in five years, and is the followup to the final frontier 2010. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. Although its one of the shorter tracks, it feels too long. The search for 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 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. The book has glossy card stock pages in full color. The book of souls licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk frontline. Trick or treat studios and global merchandising services are proud to present the officially licensed iron maiden eddie the book of souls mask.
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