Iron Maiden – The Book Of Souls

[schema type=”review” name=”Iron Maiden – The Book Of Souls” description=”Label: Warner UK” author=”Nina Mende” pubdate=”2015-09-04″ ]
The UK metal legend Iron Maiden is back. Founded in 1975 the Brits have a long history, with many ups and downs, many world tours, fans, success, and more. Having been around for forty years, Iron Maiden has become a legend and needs no introduction. Five years after the last release, Iron Maiden now has a new album in the bag. For the 40th band anniversary, Iron Maiden is presenting their fans a brand new album: “The Book Of Souls”.

“The Book Of Souls” is the sixteenth studio album of the band. The first look at the brand new release is breathtaking already. The album cover is absolutely impressive. And a little terrifying but stunning. The release is a two disc release and has a total album duration of ninety-two minutes. A first time, even for a band like Iron Maiden. Also did each of the band members take a turn in writing a song. All this info around the actual album is pretty exciting already and causes you to feel like a child on Christmas. The music itself will not let you down either and is just as brilliant. Iron Maiden wanted this to be a big anniversary and they succeeded. With amazing melodies and rhythms, vocals, guitar playing and lyrics this album is addictive and epic. Half of the song “The Red And The Black” is an instrumental with amazing guitar solos and lasts for more than thirteen minutes. Each song has the typical thrive Iron Maiden always carries in their song. The album gets your adrenaline level to rise and your memories to flash in front of you. More than ninety minutes of awesomeness.

“The Book Of Souls” is a timeless album that will become legendary as well. Long awaited by fans, it has finally arrived. Containing eleven songs that are all catchy and easy to get stuck in your head, “The Book Of Souls” will last on the radio, in the charts and in your personal playlist for quite a while. So go ahead and get infected. Sell your soul to get a copy of Iron Maiden’s latest child: “The Book Of Souls”. Out now.

Tracklist: Disc 1 01. If Eternity Should Fail 02. Speed Of Light 03. The Great Unknown 04. The Red And The Black 05. When The River Runs Deep 06. The Book Of Souls Disc 2 07. Death Or Glory 08. Shadows Of The Valley 09. Tears Of A Clown 10. The Man Of Sorrows 11. Empire Of The Clouds

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