Remembering the best songs of Iron Maiden, British heavy metal legends
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There aren't many bands in heavy metal that are as influential as Iron Maiden. To many music lovers this band comes to mind at the mention of the genre alone! Their melodic guitars, epic lyrics and amazing vocals Bruce Dickinson have made them icons: the band's influence has spread widely to both 80s followers and contemporary artists, from Slipknot to Trivium.
The band was formed in the mid-'70s by bassist Steve Harris. It underwent a series of line-up changes before releasing its eponymous debut album in 1980. From then on, Iron Maiden began their steady ascent to Olympus: Paul Di'Anno's place at the microphone was taken by Dickinson, which led to a series of multiplatinum recordsand still fervently admired by the public to this day! Alas, in the '90s, when Bruce left and was replaced by Blaze Bailey - the team experienced a kind of decline. As the critics noted (not without irony):
"Dickinson's boots proved to be too big for Bailey..."
With him, the band recorded several albums that, according to most devoted fans, became the "the worst of Maiden's career.". Thankfully, at the turn of the century, the 'vocal legend' was back in action to once again break into the charts with his mates! Today we've tried to collect some of the most famous, iconic and just plain favourite tracks "Iron Maiden."which once again reminds us why this band is considered so phenomenal.....
"Run To The Hills"
A unique track that, as many reviewers and listeners have noted, "shows what white Americans are really like." We will not go into the history, but we would like to note that to truly appreciate the splendour of this composition, it is necessary to analyse.
"The white man came from across the sea,
He brought us pain and suffering.
He killed our families, he killed our faith..."
"Run To The Hills" - it's a song in three parts and a story told from three perspectives: a Native American (Indian), an American soldier, and a bystander.
"The Trooper"
Just an introduction "The Trooper" worthy of being considered one of the best songs in heavy metal.
The jewel of the band's fourth album, in many ways this composition is based on the poem Alfred Tennyson "The Charge of the Light Brigade". It was written, by the way, by the leader Steve Harris and, as many critics noted, there is something nostalgic and inspired in its sound. Thin Lizzy…
"Fear Of The Dark"
"Fear Of The Dark" - the result of the absolute harmony of guitar and lyrics. It's bliss to hear the song and the momentum it carries... Many devoted fans loudly call it a "the best." in the career of Iron Maiden!
With its heartfelt chorus, classic riff and epic build - this song has been an integral part of the band's live shows for years. Lyrically, the title speaks for itself: "Fear Of The Dark" speaks of a man who terrified of the dark.
"The Number of the Beast"
The title track of the band's third breakthrough album, which caused much controversy after its release with religious censorship activists...
"Woe unto you, O earth and sea!
The devil has already sent an angry beast to you.
He's the one who knows time is short..."
This almost 5 minute song has done what countless other tracks have failed to do! From the dark passagework to the heartbreaking riff, the angry and awe-inspiring lyrics, the fast-paced drumming and the stunning guitar solo, this is an anthem not just for Iron Maiden, but for everything heavy metal!
"Rime Of The Ancient Mariner."
A beautiful tale that lasts over 13 minutes! Despite this, "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" doesn't sound boring at all, but very exciting.
The track was inspired by a Coleridge poem about the cursed sailorand maybe that's why it sounds so mysterious and dark... One of the longest songs in rock history, by the way!
"Dance of Death"
This song defines the word "epic".
Everything is beautiful here, from Dickinson's delightfully engaging and heartfelt narration to the explosive guitar solo! And some listeners even remark:
"It was the first and best heavy metal song I ever heard..."
"2 Minutes To Midnight"
Written by a guitarist Adrian Smith and the lead singer Bruce DickinsonThis song was widely celebrated for its iconic riff! Countless bands have subsequently used a similar jerky riff, but nowhere near as spectacularly as Maiden did with "2 Minutes To Midnight".
And lastly, there's more 5 cool trackswithout which it is hard to imagine classic heavy metal (not to mention the playlists of the band's loyal fans). Enjoy listening to them!
