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 is a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. Iron maiden s albums, especially over the course of recent years have asked some rather deep questions. The book of souls raw and punchy 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Book of souls 2cd deluxe editionanderson iron maiden 2cddlx book of soul. Awesome music, artwork and packaging, cant go wrong with this one. 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. Another one from last fridaythis actually shared a page with my scorpions feature story, which made for a rather interesting impression on folks who mostly knew me for my work in the new york times, which was about 99. 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 2 cddeluxe edition music. Their first album in five years is a triumph of sorts, especially in the wake of bruce dickinsons battle with cancer. If you are a maiden fan then you have to get this as it contains new stuff from the album book of souls live but also some of the classic old stuff maiden have done in the past. It was released on august 2010 in germany, austria and finland, 17 august in north america, 18 august in japan, and 16 august worldwide. 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. The book has glossy card stock pages in full color.
This is a very nice deluxe edition containing 2 discs inside a book which contains pictures and information from their book of souls tour in 2016 and 2017. Billed as their lengthiest and most epic work to date, its a record that only iron. Warner music have released iron maidens the book of souls. Iron maiden start the book of souls tour and here is the. The final frontier is the fifteenth studio album by british heavy metal band iron maiden. I see nothing to complain about the deluxe version and its contents. Iron maiden the book of souls on limited edition 3lp. Thats 3 pieces of vinyl, some killer artwork, and all packaged in a trifold sleeve. New image of the deluxe version of iron maidens forthcoming album book of souls. 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. Fear of the dark live at arena castelao, fortaleza, brazil thursday 24th march 2016 iron maiden 4. When listening to this album i think of this band or music. It may look like a book, but its really no different than other vertical cddvd. Live chapter is another entry in iron maidens lengthy.
This page includes iron maiden the book of souls s. 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. Walmart exclusive super deluxe edition includes exclusive shaman eddie 1. The book of souls download festival, donington, england sunday 12th june 2016. Preorder the new album book of souls, out on september 4. Feb 25, 2016 heres a setlist for the 2016 book of souls tour from iron maiden. Oct 12, 2018 like all proper legacy artists, iron maiden have given their studio output a buff and polish in recent years. Iron maiden concluded the widely successful book of souls tour in 2017. In lieu of a video, maiden simply released an oldfashioned live album. Their first album in five years is a triumph of sorts, especially in.
Live chapter is a music live recording by iron maiden prog relatedprogressive rock released in 2017 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. The album is called the book of souls, the book contains the lyrics and thus the soul of the songs. The book of souls deluxe book contents page 3 maidenfans. Iron maiden the book of souls 2 cddeluxe edition amazon. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. At 92 minutes in length, it is both the longest iron maiden studio album and their first double studio record. We approached this album in a different way to how weve recorded previously. Sep 03, 2015 switch to the uk edition switch to the australia edition. 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.
The sixteen albums they released between 1980 and 2015 have been remastered and re. 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 the complete albums collection 1990 2015 duration. It was also the first album to be produced by bassist and band founder steve harris, and the last to feature the work of producer martin birch.
Live chapter is a live album and video by iron maiden. The book of souls doesnt just feel like a new iron maiden album, but like a visit from an old friend. Here lead vocalist and musician bruce dickinson is pictured live. Iron maidens 16th album, titled the book of souls, is due on sept. Iron maiden announces firstever double album, the book of souls. A thick cardboard sleeve with an opening on the side holds the book of souls and 2 cds. Iron maiden the book of souls deluxe book edition unboxing.
Unlike previous tours, there will be no dvd of the concert. Setlist based on the opening night at fort lauderdale. Sep 04, 2015 the english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival copenhell in copenhagen. So instead of recording a single show in their massive book of souls world tour, they decided to cull material from 15 different shows, delivering what harris. The book of souls deluxe book contents page 4 maidenfans. Iron maiden the book of souls on limited edition vinyl 3lp. Iron maiden has released over a dozen live records, so the first question for any practical fan is, do i really need another one. It does have killer artwork, but only 9 pages of it with only one page being a single picture while the others are gatefold is pretty dissapointing when the deluxe edition is only a bigger hardcover version of the booklet in the regular version. The book of souls live at download festival, donington, england sunday 12th june 2016 iron maiden 3. Here lead vocalist and musician bruce dickinson is. The book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. The book of souls is also the second album in iron maidens history following 1986s somewhere in time in which harris has not written or cowritten any of its released singles. The mysticism, history and mythology that has always been a hallmark of the 80s dickinson years, though still there in a way, since brave new world, opened up to a more emotional, reflective and at times political band.
Heres a setlist for the 2016 book of souls tour from iron maiden. To say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. The english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival copenhell in copenhagen. Iron maiden book of souls 2016 setlist spotify playlist. 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. Iron maiden rocks i bought the deluxe edition and is amaizing the case us. 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.
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. This was maidens first show since the sonisphere uk. Iron maiden to roll out the studio collection remastered. Limited deluxe edition unboxing the new iron maiden album the book of souls tracklist. To say that iron maidens the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Like all proper legacy artists, iron maiden have given their studio output a buff and polish in recent years. What did you expect the book to contain, mayan cooking recipes. 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. To date, theyve already released about a dozen over the past few decades, but book of souls. Dec 01, 2017 iron maiden are no strangers to the live album. Iron maiden, the book of souls boston globe september 4, 2015. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls.
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