This statue comes from the bands artwork from their the book of souls world tour in china 2016. As an analogy for the book of souls, it strikes a little too close to home. Its firstweek sales figure of 74,000 copies was iron maidens largest since nielsen music began tracking sales in 1991. As with most of maiden s recent efforts, the book of souls gets better with every spin, as you progressively discover all its intricate layers and machinations. The book of souls will arrive on 4 september and will be their firstever double album, with a running time of 92 minutes. Album art for new iron maiden double album, the book of souls revealed. Jul 21, 2015 in the process of assembling the concept and artwork for the book of souls, iron maiden have recruited noted british historian, writer and mayanist simon martin to ensure that every aspect of the albums art is true to the ancient mayan language and culture that inspired it. Empire of the clouds is a song by the english heavy metal band iron maiden from their sixteenth studio album, the book of souls.
Iron maiden the book of souls album cover artwork of eddie. The book of souls, as a whole, is very much like the artwork to dance of death to me a first draft accepted when further revisions would have made something much better. Click here to login or subscribe your location is currently set to united states please ensure this country matches the country of your billing address. Iron maiden will continue their legacy of the beast tour into 2020 get the dates here. It is the bands first studio double album, and therefore also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. According to beasley, the original mask was a papiermache mould of his own face, which was then used in the bands backdrop, consisting of lights and the bands logo. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics and tracklist genius. Eddie also known as eddie the head is the mascot for the british heavy metal band iron maiden. Iron maiden announce double album, the book of souls music. Now creator of the book of souls eddie, he tells us everything you need to know about the new tribal mascot.
Limited to 200 piece, this silk screen edition measures about 24inches wide x 18inches tall. Best iron maiden album covers top ten list thetoptens. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Iron maiden the book of souls album cover artwork of. Having studied the history and legacy of the mayans for the last 30.
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. Iron maiden the book of souls wood framed graphic art. Released on 17 november 2017, the album was produced by tony newton, with steve harris serving as coproducer. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015 poster which features the classic logo and artwork of eddie from the album cover. Their previous sets to do were 1982s the number of the beast, 1988s seventh son of a seventh son, 1992s fear of the dark and 2010s the final frontier. Their previous album, 2010s the final frontier was maidens most successful chartwise to date, reaching number one in 28 countries and was their highest chart. Nowhere is a reconnection with the past more evident than the album cover. See more ideas about iron maiden, iron and iron maiden posters. Known for such powerful hits as two minutes to midnight and the trooper, iron maiden is one of the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal. See the book of souls pictures, cover art, and listen online to the latest music. He is a perennial fixture of the groups artwork, appearing in all of their album covers as well as most of their singles and in their merchandise, which includes tshirts, posters and action figures. Rock illustrator mark wilkinson first worked with iron maiden in 1992, when he designed a winged eddie fortheir donington poster. If you take a look at some of the answers i have posted, youll get to know im an iron maiden fan.
Jul 17, 2019 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 many other classics and fan favourites. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. The book of souls pays homage to the past while retaining all elements that comprise modern maiden. It is the bands first studio double album, and therefore also their longest. 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. Download for free on all your devices computer, smartphone, or tablet. 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. Feb 28, 2018 the book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. The book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. Iron maiden fear of the dark wallpaper fear of the da. It is the longest iron maiden album to date, clocking in at 92 minutes. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. As a closer, the empire of the clouds is an epic which pushes iron maiden into territory never before explored.
The book and art reminds me strongly of anchor bays 2002 excellent book of the dead limited dvd edition of the evil dead film. 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 many other classics and. Iron maiden the book of souls album release date, artwork. Item comes rolled and packaged in a cardboard tube. The book has glossy card stock pages in full color. The series sticker with 2015, barcode and other identifiers barcode.
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 16th album by british heavy metal band iron maiden. Jun 18, 2015 album art for new iron maiden double album, the book of souls revealed. The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. Poster will be shipped in a sturdy poster tube,rolled. 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 shrinking record.
It was the fifth time that iron maiden had reached the top spot in their home country. Album art for new iron maiden double album, the book of souls. 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. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. The song was issued as a single on 16 april 2016, tying in with record store day. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster.
You can change your location at the bottom of this page. 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. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Iron maiden announce double album, the book of souls. Iron maiden will continue the legacy of the beast tour into 2020 get the dates. Show your support for one of the best metal albums of 2015 in this iron maiden book of souls black hoodie. At 93 minutes, the book of souls is the longest album the venerable deities of heavy metal have ever produced. He also made the artwork for the wicker man in 2000, and a maiden anniversary metal box package in 2002. Iron maiden fear of the dark wallpaper the guitar is the chosen instrument of many great musicians, from rock gods like jimi hendrix and eric clapton to classical greats like andres segovia. Iron maiden fear of the dark wallpaper dark artworks. Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 spectacular takeoff at cardiff airport cwlegff duration. Iron maiden are rocking out with xm studios as a new statue has been announced.
Iron maiden the book of souls 2017 band tshirt black size xl exclusive design. Iron maiden book of souls eddie the art gear guide. Live chapter if eternity should fail qudos bank arena, sydney, australia, 6516,speed of light grand arena, grandwest, cape town, south africa, 18516,wrathchild 3arena, dublin, ireland, 6517,children of the damned bell centre, montreal, canada, 1416,death or glory w mp3 flac. Album art for new iron maiden double album, the book of. Iron maidenthe book of souls world tour 2017 official t. Sure, i love metallica too, but maiden takes the cake for me here. The very first version of eddie was a mask made by an art student who was friends with dave lights beazley, then in charge of lighting, pyrotechnics and other effects for iron maiden s live show. Featuring a coloured print of the book of souls album artwork to the chest along with the band branding, this unisex hoodie is a great way to pay tribute to your favourite band. In the process of assembling the concept and artwork for the book of souls, iron maiden have recruited noted british historian, writer and mayanist simon martin to ensure that every aspect of the albums art is true to the ancient mayan language and culture that inspired it. Iron maidens eddie rides the chinese dragon with xm studios. New iron maiden album the book of souls is on the way cover.
New iron maiden album the book of souls is on the way. Blabbermouth archive search posts including iron maiden from an archive of over two hundred thousand heavy metal and hard rock articles spanning over a decade. Jun 19, 2015 the book of souls will arrive on 4 september and will be their firstever double album, with a running time of 92 minutes. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. Inspired by the album the book of souls, the iron maiden book of souls by adam ford art print is a must for the metal fan. To access this page, you may need an iron maiden fanclub membership. To me, this is their best album since seventh son of a seventh son. Pioneers of the late70s new wave of british heavy metal movement that also spawned hard rock icons like judas priest, motorhead, and def leppard the band have remained consistently popular around the globe throughout their long. Nov 22, 2019 digipak artwork is just copied from the booklet. Foto the book of souls iron maiden wooden poster plaque wall sign see more. Ordinarily when i draw something new, i simply add it to my gallery and write a small blurb underneath it, however, for the first time, i am actually really pleased with the way this drawing has turned out, and so have added it to my blog. Tracks 1, 11 by dickinson tracks 2, 7 by smithdickinson. A thick cardboard sleeve with an opening on the side holds the book of souls and 2 cds.
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