New album out soon, here's an email I received about the forthcoming album, looking forward to it :
IRON MAIDEN have posted the following "objective" and
completely "unbiased" track-by-track "preview" of their upcoming
album, "Dance Of Death", on their official web site:
01. "Wildest Dreams"
Previewed on the recent "Give Me Ed... Til I'm Dead" tour, this is a
dynamic rocker which kicks off the album with a bang. Judging from
the number of people in the European audiences who could sing the
chorus after only one hearing, it's bound to become a live favorite.
02. "Rainmaker"
Literally a "storming" (!) song, "Rainmaker" is another racy rocker
which keeps up the galloping opening pace. And again, after one
airing, the chorus is instantly memorable.
03. "No More Lies"
The first of the four 7+ minute epics on the album, this is an opus
entirely self-penned by Steve Harris, with typically thoughtful
lyrics. The low-key opening gives way to a punchy chorus, with
Nicko's drums almost Bonhamesque in their intensity, and the "3
Amigos" also shine on the three-part solo.
04. "Montsegur"
Inspired by an infamous episode in the history of the crusading
Knights Templar and powered by thunderous riffs, "Montsegur"'s high-
flying arrangement mimics the horror and confusion of the historic
massacre.
05. "Dance Of Death"
The centerpiece of the album, "Dance Of Death" is an eerie tale
featuring powerful and graphic lyrics and a guitar-based 'devil's
trill' that is taken up by the whole band as they whirl away in a
demonic reel. Steve Harris' storytelling at its best and most vivid.
06. "Gates Of Tomorrow"
An urgent guitar clarion call builds into a relentlessly fast-paced
song, featuring a hard-hitting chorus and enigmatic lyrics. And watch
out for the sizzling guitar solo in the middle!
07. "New Frontier"
It's only taken him 20 years, but Nicko enjoys his first writing
credit with this tale of the dangers of man trying to play God by
subverting nature. That message aside, it's an exuberant uptempo
number that kicks serious ass.
08. "Paschendale"
The second song on the album inspired by a historic battle, this time
one from the First World War, after a sorrowful opening featuring a
needle sharp guitar figure, the band burst in with an instrumental
arrangement that sounds like an artillery barrage. Another memorable
epic.
09. "Face In The Sand"
Another enigmatic, atmospheric song which piles on the drama as it
builds in intensity, it features a big swinging melody which is
echoed in the central guitar solo. A slow grower, you'll suddenly
find yourself humming the chorus when you least expect it!
10. "The Age Of Innocence"
After the deceptively mellow melodic opening, the mood turns from
sorrowful to scathing, as Bruce spits out Steve's lyrics of
disillusionment and injustice and similarly, the surprisingly smooth
chorus contrasts with the piledriving riffs of the verse.
11. "Journeyman"
Although it features acoustic guitars and strings, there's nothing
soft about this album closer, which showcases Bruce's vocals
beautifully. Its truculent chorus with its refusal to compromise
echoes the sentiments of "Wildest Dreams" and rounds the album off
beautifully.
"Dance Of Death", due on September 9 through Columbia Records, was
produced by Kevin Shirley, who, along with bassist Steve Harris, co-
produced the group's 2000 album, "Brave New World", and last year's
concert set "Rock in Rio". The 11-track CD was recorded in West
London prior to the band's current European tour, and will include a
stereo mix and a 5.1 Surround Sound mix.
"Brave New World" debuted at No. 39 on The Billboard 200 and has sold
260,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.
The band will kick off a North American tour July 21 in Worcester,
Mass. The trek, which will also feature DIO and MOTÖRHEAD, will be on
the road through the end of August.
IRON MAIDEN have posted the following "objective" and
completely "unbiased" track-by-track "preview" of their upcoming
album, "Dance Of Death", on their official web site:
01. "Wildest Dreams"
Previewed on the recent "Give Me Ed... Til I'm Dead" tour, this is a
dynamic rocker which kicks off the album with a bang. Judging from
the number of people in the European audiences who could sing the
chorus after only one hearing, it's bound to become a live favorite.
02. "Rainmaker"
Literally a "storming" (!) song, "Rainmaker" is another racy rocker
which keeps up the galloping opening pace. And again, after one
airing, the chorus is instantly memorable.
03. "No More Lies"
The first of the four 7+ minute epics on the album, this is an opus
entirely self-penned by Steve Harris, with typically thoughtful
lyrics. The low-key opening gives way to a punchy chorus, with
Nicko's drums almost Bonhamesque in their intensity, and the "3
Amigos" also shine on the three-part solo.
04. "Montsegur"
Inspired by an infamous episode in the history of the crusading
Knights Templar and powered by thunderous riffs, "Montsegur"'s high-
flying arrangement mimics the horror and confusion of the historic
massacre.
05. "Dance Of Death"
The centerpiece of the album, "Dance Of Death" is an eerie tale
featuring powerful and graphic lyrics and a guitar-based 'devil's
trill' that is taken up by the whole band as they whirl away in a
demonic reel. Steve Harris' storytelling at its best and most vivid.
06. "Gates Of Tomorrow"
An urgent guitar clarion call builds into a relentlessly fast-paced
song, featuring a hard-hitting chorus and enigmatic lyrics. And watch
out for the sizzling guitar solo in the middle!
07. "New Frontier"
It's only taken him 20 years, but Nicko enjoys his first writing
credit with this tale of the dangers of man trying to play God by
subverting nature. That message aside, it's an exuberant uptempo
number that kicks serious ass.
08. "Paschendale"
The second song on the album inspired by a historic battle, this time
one from the First World War, after a sorrowful opening featuring a
needle sharp guitar figure, the band burst in with an instrumental
arrangement that sounds like an artillery barrage. Another memorable
epic.
09. "Face In The Sand"
Another enigmatic, atmospheric song which piles on the drama as it
builds in intensity, it features a big swinging melody which is
echoed in the central guitar solo. A slow grower, you'll suddenly
find yourself humming the chorus when you least expect it!
10. "The Age Of Innocence"
After the deceptively mellow melodic opening, the mood turns from
sorrowful to scathing, as Bruce spits out Steve's lyrics of
disillusionment and injustice and similarly, the surprisingly smooth
chorus contrasts with the piledriving riffs of the verse.
11. "Journeyman"
Although it features acoustic guitars and strings, there's nothing
soft about this album closer, which showcases Bruce's vocals
beautifully. Its truculent chorus with its refusal to compromise
echoes the sentiments of "Wildest Dreams" and rounds the album off
beautifully.
"Dance Of Death", due on September 9 through Columbia Records, was
produced by Kevin Shirley, who, along with bassist Steve Harris, co-
produced the group's 2000 album, "Brave New World", and last year's
concert set "Rock in Rio". The 11-track CD was recorded in West
London prior to the band's current European tour, and will include a
stereo mix and a 5.1 Surround Sound mix.
"Brave New World" debuted at No. 39 on The Billboard 200 and has sold
260,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.
The band will kick off a North American tour July 21 in Worcester,
Mass. The trek, which will also feature DIO and MOTÖRHEAD, will be on
the road through the end of August.
