The most captivating melodies of a whole era commune with heavy riffs and a pulsating and bright bass. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. It is the bands first studio double album, and therefore also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. 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 the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Iron maiden is still arguably the greatest metal band in the world, and this album is just as excellent as any other. Released on 17 november 2017, the album was produced by tony newton, with steve harris serving as coproducer. Iron maiden the red and the black the book of souls. Iron maiden book of souls live wacken 2016 youtube. Nov 17, 2017 the book of souls download festival, donington, uk, 12616 fear of the dark arena castelao, fortaleza, brazil, 24316 iron maiden estadio velez sarsfield, buenos aires, argentina, 15316.
Sep 04, 2015 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 red and the black is harris only sole composition here, but its one of the most exhilarating and fluid things he has ever written. 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 title track from iron maiden s sixteenth album. 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 heavyweight vinyl or digital version. The book of souls is the 16th album by british heavy metal band iron maiden. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. Lyrics for the book of souls by iron maiden songfacts. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic by comparison. 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. Kritik zu iron maiden the book of souls metal hammer.
If eternity should fail speed of light wrathchild children of the damneddeath or glorythe red and the black the trooper powerslave the great unknown the book of souls. Iron maiden has released over a dozen live records, so the first question for any practical fan is, do i really need another one. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics and tracklist genius. Sep, 2019 the book of souls is the longest iron maiden album, clocking in at 92. The ship was the jewel of the british empire and had been built with increased. Live chapter is a live album and video by iron maiden, recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. 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. Feb 25, 2016 heres a setlist for the 2016 book of souls tour from iron maiden. With other old maiden classics sprinkled in, but not substituting the book of souls, it was a perfect live release. Live chapter, 3xlp, album, 0190295760878 obvious listening for any iron maiden fan.
To say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Iron maiden book of souls 2016 setlist spotify playlist. Released 4 september 2015 on parlophone catalog no. By iron maiden s high standards, the book of souls. On october 5th, 1930 while flying over france on its maiden voyage, the airship r101 crashed, killing 48 of the 54 people on board. The book of souls by iron maiden album, heavy metal. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. 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. It is the longest iron maiden album to date, clocking in at 92 minutes.
This live version was awesome on the very first listen. Lyrics and video for the song the book of souls by iron maiden songfacts. Its firstweek sales figure of 74,000 copies was iron maiden s largest since nielsen music began tracking sales in 1991. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the 16th album by british heavy metal band iron maiden. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of souls by iron maiden now. Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. The book of souls is the longest iron maiden album, clocking in at 92. Eine gut erzahlte geschichte macht aus ohren augen, sagt ein chinesisches sprichwort.
As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. 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 new live album featuring 15 songs recorded on the book of souls world tour 20162017. In dieser hinsicht gehoren iron maiden seit uber 30. To ride the storm, to an empire of the clouds to ride the storm, they climbed aboard their silver ghost to ride the storm, to a kingdom that will come to ride the storm, and damn the rest. Get official iron maiden merchandise including exclusive items, jerseys, accessories and more. The album however, is musically below usual iron maiden live performances. Aug 11, 2015 of course, the book of souls arrives amid an additional storm of drama, dickinsons genuinely shocking brush with cancer erecting an unexpected and unwanted backdrop of struggle and triumph behind a longawaited album maidens 16th that didnt exactly need an extra boost.
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. Every maiden eras you will find on the book os souls. The book of souls, an album by iron maiden on spotify. Every member performs in fine form, the new songs sit balanced well with classics, and for being recorded all across the world, flows remarkably well the set. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. 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. 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. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. By signing up you agree to receive news and offers from iron maiden. Watch the video for the book of souls from iron maiden s the book of souls for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
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. Mix iron maiden the book of souls the book of souls. 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. Iron maiden waren noch nie so gute songwriter wie heute. Not only did he sing, but, as usual, piloted the bands 747 to 39. 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 production is authentic and the performances are stellar but it fails to be as atmospheric and outstanding as any other regular live release of the band in the last twenty years. Live chapter 2 cd new see more like this 10 iron maiden cds book of souls, rock in rio, live after death, fear of the preowned. The book of souls was definitely meant to be listened to live. 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. Although i like the studio version, it did take me some time to get used to. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Rime of the ancient mariner 2015 remaster duration.
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