Book of souls is the second in a series and follows book one library of the dead so closely they could just be one long book instead of two. Sep 04, 2015 the english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival copenhell in copenhagen. The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. Nov 17, 2017 disc 1 track 1 recorded at qudos bank arena, sydney, new south wales, australia on 6 may 2016. Billed as their lengthiest and most epic work to date, its a record that only iron. 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. Limited edition triple heavyweight vinyl of the 2015 studio album.
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 maiden book of souls 2016 setlist spotify playlist. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic by comparison. 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 a heavy metal music album recording by iron maiden released in 2015 on cd, lpvinyl andor cassette. Unlike previous tours, there will be no dvd of the concert. Heres a setlist for the 2016 book of souls tour from iron maiden. The book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. Iron maiden the book of souls tour tokyo first night. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. That approach appears to be working, as their 16th and latest album, 2015s the book of souls, was their second charttopper in a row and their fifth.
Death or glory komt live veel beter tot zijn recht dan hier als. In lieu of a video, maiden simply released an oldfashioned live album. Every detail of the mayanthemed eddie is captured in amazing latex mask. 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 book of souls world tour 2017 is an ongoing concert tour by iron maiden, held in support of their sixteenth studio album, the book of souls. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. Iron maiden s ed force one, a boeing 747400, as used during the book of souls world tour in 2016. The book of souls is an album which i was excited to listen to, because it is a big double album, which is the longest iron maiden release, and even if i think that they will release one more album, this could very well be their last.
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 children of the damned the book of souls. Feb 25, 2016 heres a setlist for the 2016 book of souls tour from iron maiden. This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting, and indeed, fatigue set in, and for good. But the book of souls also serves to remind why iron maiden remain relevant today, more than thirty years after they were first formed. Nov 14, 2017 with a slew of live albumsvideos to their credit, iron maiden return in 2017 with their latest, the book of souls. Live chapter is a live album and video by iron maiden, recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour. Iron maiden aim to squeeze out secondary ticket market on. 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. Here lead vocalist and musician bruce dickinson is pictured live. Rime of the ancient mariner 2015 remaster duration. As far as i can understand, death or glory is about air combat and the book of souls is about the.
Iron maiden concluded the widely successful book of souls tour in 2017. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. Live chapter youtube iron maiden if eternity should fail the book of souls. 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 the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. 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. With a slew of live albumsvideos to their credit, iron maiden return in 2017 with their latest, the book of souls.
Still, book of souls is written in a way that makes it easy to read as a stand alone if needed even at the cost of feeling its a bit repetitive if youve just finished book one. Free download iron maiden the book of souls if eternity should fail,speed of light,the great unknown,the red and the black,when the river runs deep,the book of souls,death or glory,shadows of the valley,tears of a clown,the man of sorrows,empire of the clouds flac album. Released on 17 november 2017, the album was produced by tony newton, with steve harris serving as coproducer. Oct 16, 2015 mix iron maiden the book of souls youtube. Disc 1 track 1 recorded at qudos bank arena, sydney, new south wales, australia on 6 may 2016. Iron maiden the book of souls tour 2017 home facebook. Its launch and supporting tour were delayed to allow vocalist bruce dickinson time to recover from the removal of a cancerous tumor in early 2015. The band wrote and immediately recorded many tracks in the studio, resulting in a spontaneous live feel. Iron maiden has released over a dozen live records, so the first question for any practical fan is, do i really need another one. By signing up you agree to receive news and offers from iron maiden. 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.
Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. Oct 01, 2015 book of souls will be the bands third world tour to go the paperless ticket route at u. 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. Live at ryogoku kokugikan, tokyo, japan on april 20, 2016 lost and found. Watch the video for the book of souls from iron maidens the book of souls for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. Iron maiden, metro radio arena, newcastle shields gazette. Recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour, the latest addition to iron maidens library is set for. To say that iron maidens the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Produced by tony newton and iron maiden founder member and bass player steve harris, the album is based on this years set list and is a faithful record of the epic show, including six songs from the book of souls, the bands most recent studio album, along with.
Not only did he sing, but, as usual, piloted the bands 747 to 39 countries on six. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. The book of souls raw and punchy 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. 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. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting, and indeed, fatigue set. View photos from every gig on iron maiden s book of souls world tour and upload your own at the scrapbook of souls website. The book of souls cd tracklisthide credits 11 if eternity should fail writtenby dickinson 8. The aircraft, named ed force one after a competition on the bands website, 147 was flown by dickinson, as he was also a commercial airline pilot for astraeus, and plays a major role in the awardwinning documentary, 258 iron maiden. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. This makes it the bands first live album since 2002s beast over hammersmith not to be produced by kevin shirley.
The book has glossy card stock pages in full color. E, tambem, o primeiro registro do sexteto editado em. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 spectacular takeoff at cardiff airport cwlegff duration. After 40 years of blistering metal, iron maiden is back with their 17th studio album. The first listens to iron maidens twodisc follow up to 2010s excellent and not final the. 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.
Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. 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. 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. Setlist based on the opening night at fort lauderdale. Produced by longtime iron maiden collaborator kevin shirley, the book of souls was recorded at guillaume tell studios, paris from september to december 2014, which they had previously used for 2000s brave new world. A thick cardboard sleeve with an opening on the side holds the book of souls and 2 cds. Sep 11, 2015 the book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. This page includes iron maiden the book of souls s. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album.