It is the bands first studio double album, and therefore also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. The book of souls live at download festival, donington, england sunday 12th june 2016 fear of the dark live at arena castelao, fortaleza, brazil thursday 24th march 2016 iron maiden live at estadio velez sarsfield, buenos aires, argentina tuesday 15th march 2016. Walmart exclusive super deluxe edition includes exclusive shaman eddie 1. The book of souls should conjure a nearuniversal praise of glory from the maiden faithful.
Find album release information for the book of souls iron maiden on allmusic allmusic. Oct 16, 2015 mix iron maiden the book of souls youtube. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015 download mp3 free music. 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. 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 marks maiden s sixteenth album, surfacing five years after 2010s the final frontier. Their previous album, 2010s the final frontier was maiden s most successful chartwise to date, reaching number one in 28 countries and was their highest chart debut in. Iron maiden the book of souls digipak 2cd napalm records. This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting, and indeed, fatigue set in, and for good. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. The book of souls cd tracklisthide credits 11 if eternity should fail writtenby dickinson 8. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015.
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. 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. At 92 minutes in length, it is both the longest iron maiden studio album and their first double studio record. It requires active listening and being this very long, many people will find it hard to get into it. Buy the book of souls standard edition online at low price in india on. 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. Iron maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. The new album is the bands first since 2010s the final frontier an album many fans thought might have been the last for iron maiden. Iron maiden the book of souls cd music online raru.
New image of the deluxe version of iron maidens forthcoming album book of souls. Iron maiden announce new album the book of souls loudwire. The book of souls by iron maiden cd, aug2015 for sale. The book of souls marks maidens sixteenth album, surfacing five years after 2010s the final frontier. The book of souls material, for me, represents the bands best output since the 2000 reunion release of brave new world. This release features six songs from 2015s the book of souls along with other classics and fan favourites. In their 40 year career, iron maiden still feels like iron maiden. The book of souls raw and punchy 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars.
Until now, live dvds released by iron maiden included not only concert videos but also a number of bonus content. Heres a setlist for the 2016 book of souls tour from iron maiden. Live chapter the best bits have been curated into one blistering tracklist. The book of souls, therefore, will go down as one of the better maiden albums ever created. Their previous album, 2010s the final frontier was maidens most successful chartwise to date. Music new releases alternative blues childrens music. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. I loved the lp version and still think these songs sound great 2 years later. Setlist based on the opening night at fort lauderdale. Iron maiden if eternity should fail the book of souls. Maidens collective effort with elements of all the previous albums. The book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album.
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. Having not really got into iron maiden in my younger days i find myself at 49 realising what i have missed. Book of souls apparel metal eddie band art head kerchief. Live chapter in november, a live album featuring 15 songs captured during the book of souls world tour which ran from 2016207. The hard cover slipcase is also a nice touch and perfectly complements the whole book of souls studio concept. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. Book of souls 2cd deluxe editionanderson iron maiden 2cddlx book of soul. Only time will tell where it will end up sitting besides such monsters as 1982s the number of the beast, 1983s piece of mind, 1984s powerslave or. Iron maiden book of souls 2016 setlist spotify playlist.
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. The book of souls 2015 by iron maiden information artist. Britains heavy metal warhorse, iron maiden, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with the release of its sixteenth studio album, the book of souls. Mix iron maiden the book of souls the book of souls. It was also the bands sixth successive studio longplayer to arrive with a higher firstweek sales sum than its predecessor, reflecting an impressive growth of the veteran groups fan base in an era of. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple. Released 4 september 2015 on parlophone catalog no. Maiden s collective effort with elements of all the previous albums. Sep 11, 2015 the book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. 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. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. The book of souls by iron maiden album, heavy metal.
Find album release information for the book of souls iron maiden on allmusic. Instead of taking diversions into other subgenres and styles, their unique and very theatrical take on heavy metal is still embraced. To say that iron maidens the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic. New iron maiden album book of souls on 94 dvd talk. Feb 25, 2016 heres a setlist for the 2016 book of souls tour from iron maiden. Sep 04, 2015 music, film, tv and political news coverage. To say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. 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. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015 deluxe original. Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. Every maiden eras you will find on the book os souls.
Iron maiden the studio collection remastered format. The book has glossy card stock pages in full color. Gone are a lot of the more traditionallyarranged shorter metal tunes, often replaced by longer, expansive complicated proggytype compositions. 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 book of souls 2015, digibook with slipcase. 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.
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 debut in. This hardcover book edition is very much about enhanced. The book of souls by iron maiden on amazon music amazon. Warner music will issue iron maidens the book of souls.
It was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. The most captivating melodies of a whole era commune with heavy riffs and a pulsating and bright bass. It is available on standard 2cd, twocd deluxe book edition. Buy iron maidens album titled the book of souls to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Iron maiden the book of souls album download youtube. As far as i can understand, death or glory is about air combat and the book of souls is about the maya. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015, digibook with slipcase, cd. Live chapter iron maiden iron maiden the reincarnation of benjamin breeg official video duration.
Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 spectacular takeoff at cardiff airport cwlegff duration. Iron maiden the book of souls 2 cddeluxe edition amazon. 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, an album by iron maiden on spotify. Buy now the digipak double cd of the book of souls by iron maiden on the napalm records online shop. 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.
Iron maiden the book of souls 2 cddeluxe edition music. The book of souls tab by iron maiden janick distortion. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. The opening of if eternity should fall is an awkward splash of squelchy synths, but hang through it. Stylistically 21st century maiden is a different beast than earlier incarnations of the band. Iron maiden the book of souls zip iron maiden the book of souls rar iron maiden the book of soulsalbum 320 kbps the book of souls iron maiden mp3 track.
Live chapter to be completed, including this work as well as the main press press dvd of the live work. I bought somewhere in time and from fear to eternity and was blown away by the quality. Maiden have long been cultivating their global fan base, and throughout the concert you. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. Heavy metal iron maiden the book of souls 2015, digibook with slipcase, cd discogs. Iron maiden the book of souls full album free music.
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 debut in the u. Billed as their lengthiest and most epic work to date, its a record that only iron. The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. Iron maiden mens the book of souls european tour tshirt large black. Iron maiden the book of souls deluxe edition the book of souls iron maiden album mp3 download iron maiden the book of souls download free iron maiden the book of souls has it leaked. Speed of light smith dickinson 3 the book of souls 2015. The book of souls doesnt just feel like a new iron maiden album, but like a visit from an old friend. 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 revealed earlier this year that they were holding off on releasing a new album while bruce dickinson dealt with a cancerous. 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. Iron maidens gargantuan the book of souls world tour hit 36 countries in its twoyear run, unleashing hell in buenos aries, cape town and beyond, and for the book of souls.
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