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 maiden the book of souls 2015 parlophone, collectors book edition i have a new hero. Iron maiden announce second batch of remastered digipak cd reissues. 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. New iron maiden album book of souls on 94 dvd talk. In recent years, theyve not produced anything punchy like wrathchild, the trooper, or run to the hills. 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.
Here lead vocalist and musician bruce dickinson is. Recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour, the latest addition to iron maidens library is set for. Tesco wants you to buy vinyl records with your milk engadget. Preorder the new album book of souls, out on september 4. Warner music will release 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 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 now. Iron maiden the book of souls parlophone why you should listen. Iron maiden s new live album featuring 15 songs recorded on the book of souls world tour 20162017. Live chapter on november 17th worldwide through bmg in the us. 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. This live version was awesome on the very first listen. This page includes iron maiden the book of souls s.
Iron maiden the book of souls vinyl 3lp shop music direct. A matter of life and death standardcollectors, the final frontier, and the book of souls. Walmart exclusive super deluxe edition includes exclusive shaman eddie 1. Buy iron maiden s album titled the book of souls to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. 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 s eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls the bands 16th lands via parlophone records. The book of souls by iron maiden on amazon music amazon. Producer hints that iron maiden will release new album in 2020.
The book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. Iron maiden scores historic sales week with new album the. Live chapter marks the english septets fifth such release since 1985s. Listen free to iron maiden the book of souls if eternity should fail, speed of light and more. To say that iron maidens the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Sep 11, 2015 the book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. The metal legends arent holding back on this 92minute album, shifting from pianoled balladry to the crashing metal that. Iron maidens book of souls comes out on bmg september 4th on vinyl and cd. 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. Live chapter on november 17th worldwide through bmg in the usa. Buy iron maiden the book of souls live chapter cd sanity.
Iron maiden the book of souls vinyl 3lp shop 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. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic by comparison. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. 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. 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 being maiden, the vinyl of the book of souls is a triple. Iron maiden announce second batch of remastered digipak cd.
But the book of souls also serves to remind why iron maiden remain relevant today, more than thirty years after they were first formed. With a slew of live albumsvideos to their credit, iron maiden return in 2017 with their latest, the book of souls. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. 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 consequence of sound. The book of souls was definitely meant to be listened to live. 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. Heavy metal iron maiden the book of souls 2015, vinyl discogs explore.
The stunning cover art was created by mark wilkinson, who has worked with the band previously, and because this 11track album has a total running time of 92 minutes, it is iron. Iron maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records. 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, a song by iron maiden on spotify. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. 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. The metal legends next lp will be the followup to 2015s the book of souls. 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 given their 40year history and massive international fanbase, iron maiden could have easily rested on their laurels.
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. 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. 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. Gatefold sleeve this vinyl is packaged with a twopart folding sleeve. Sep 04, 2015 music, film, tv and political news coverage. 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. Iron maidens janick gers talks book of souls, tour. The book of souls contains 11 tracks and runs 92 minutes it is the metal maestros first ever double studio 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. With other old maiden classics sprinkled in, but not substituting the book of souls, it was a perfect live release. Sep 04, 2015 iron maiden the book of souls vinyl record demo duration. Although i like the studio version, it did take me some time to get used to. 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. Billed as their lengthiest and most epic work to date, its a record that only iron.
Thats 3 pieces of vinyl, some killer artwork, and all packaged in a trifold sleeve. The book of souls is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Iron maiden book of souls vinyl record gatefold sleeve. Buy iron maidens album titled the book of souls to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. 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. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during the book of souls world tour, which covered 39 countries across six continents during 2016 and 2017, and was seen by over two million fans. 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. I would like to know if the 2015 book of souls vinyl is a picture disc or not, can anyone help me. Protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. 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. 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. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during the. The english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival copenhell in copenhagen.
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