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The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
The first band's album in six years, following "The Book Of Souls" (2015), marking the longest gap between two Iron Maiden studio albums. This is also their second studio double album, and their first studio album since "Powerslave" (1984) to have no songwriting contributions from guitarist Dave Murray in any way, as well as the first since "Virtual XI" (1998) to feature multiple songs written by bassist Steve Harris alone.
The album got a critical and commercial success, praised for its ambitious, epic scope. Two Singles, "The Writing On The Wall" and "Stratego", were released to promote the album.
The album "Senjutsu" marks the second use of the band's original logotype (with the extended letters R, M and N) on a studio album cover, since "The X Factor" (1995), the previous one being for "The Book Of Souls" (2015). The album cover by Mark Wilkinson presents Eddie dressed up as a samurai and holding a katana.
"Senjutsu" was in the Top 3 bestsellers in the USA (the highest in the group's history so far), Australia, Ireland, Great Britain (first on the lists in Wales and Scotland), Singapore, Israel, UAE, Japan, The Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Poland, Estonia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nepal, Honduras, Uruguay, Cyprus, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Malta and Ukraine. In total, the album reached the top three bestsellers in 55 countries around the world and the Top 5 bestsellers in 63 countries. The album was ranked second on the world music charts. It's also given the band its highest chart position in the US, debuting at number three on Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and number one on Billboard's Physical Albums Chart. 
"Senjutsu" turned out to be a tremendous achievement, strengthening the group's brand on the global music market.
Limited Edition 28-page 2CD Digibook.
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Ltd., a Warner Music Group Company, 2021 (0190295015930). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

“Senjutsu” CD 1
1. 戦術 / Senjutsu 8:27
2. 戦略家 / Stratego 5:05
3. 不吉な予感 / The Writing On The Wall 6:17
4. 失われた世界でさまよう / Lost In A Lost World 9:36
5. 過ぎ去った未来の日々 / Days Of Future Past 4:04
6. タイムマシーン / The Time Machine 7:11
Running time: 40:40 min.

“Senjutsu” CD 2
1. 漆黒の時 / Darkest Hour 7:24
2. ケルト人の死 / Death Of The Celts 10:25
3. 羊皮紙 / The Parchment 12:46
4. この世の地獄 / Hell On Earth 11:23
Running time: 41:58 min.

Total playing time: 82:38 min.

The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
The first band's album in six years, following "The Book Of Souls" (2015), marking the longest gap between two Iron Maiden studio albums. This is also their second studio double album, and their first studio album since "Powerslave" (1984) to have no songwriting contributions from guitarist Dave Murray in any way, as well as the first since "Virtual XI" (1998) to feature multiple songs written by bassist Steve Harris alone.
The album got a critical and commercial success, praised for its ambitious, epic scope. Two Singles, "The Writing On The Wall" and "Stratego", were released to promote the album.
The album "Senjutsu" marks the second use of the band's original logotype (with the extended letters R, M and N) on a studio album cover, since "The X Factor" (1995), the previous one being for "The Book Of Souls" (2015). The album cover by Mark Wilkinson presents Eddie dressed up as a samurai and holding a katana.
"Senjutsu" was in the Top 3 bestsellers in the USA (the highest in the group's history so far), Australia, Ireland, Great Britain (first on the lists in Wales and Scotland), Singapore, Israel, UAE, Japan, The Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Poland, Estonia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nepal, Honduras, Uruguay, Cyprus, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Malta and Ukraine. In total, the album reached the top three bestsellers in 55 countries around the world and the Top 5 bestsellers in 63 countries. The album was ranked second on the world music charts. It's also given the band its highest chart position in the US, debuting at number three on Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and number one on Billboard's Physical Albums Chart. 
"Senjutsu" turned out to be a tremendous achievement, strengthening the group's brand on the global music market.
2CD Digipack includes 28-page booklet.
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Ltd., a Warner Music Group Company, 2021 (0190295015947). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Disc 1
1. Senjutsu 8:27
2. Stratego 5:05
3. The Writing On The Wall 6:17
4. Lost In A Lost World 9:36
5. Days Of Future Past 4:04
6. The Time Machine 7:11
Running time: 40:40 min.

Disc 2
1. Darkest Hour 7:24
2. Death Of The Celts 10:25
3. The Parchment 12:46
4. Hell On Earth 11:23
Running time: 41:58 min.

Total playing time: 82:38 min.

The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
The first band's album in six years, following "The Book Of Souls" (2015), marking the longest gap between two Iron Maiden studio albums. This is also their second studio double album, and their first studio album since "Powerslave" (1984) to have no songwriting contributions from guitarist Dave Murray in any way, as well as the first since "Virtual XI" (1998) to feature multiple songs written by bassist Steve Harris alone.
The album got a critical and commercial success, praised for its ambitious, epic scope. Two Singles, "The Writing On The Wall" and "Stratego", were released to promote the album.
The album "Senjutsu" marks the second use of the band's original logotype (with the extended letters R, M and N) on a studio album cover, since "The X Factor" (1995), the previous one being for "The Book Of Souls" (2015). The album cover by Mark Wilkinson presents Eddie dressed up as a samurai and holding a katana.
"Senjutsu" was in the Top 3 bestsellers in the USA (the highest in the group's history so far), Australia, Ireland, Great Britain (first on the lists in Wales and Scotland), Singapore, Israel, UAE, Japan, The Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Poland, Estonia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nepal, Honduras, Uruguay, Cyprus, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Malta and Ukraine. In total, the album reached the top three bestsellers in 55 countries around the world and the Top 5 bestsellers in 63 countries. The album was ranked second on the world music charts. It's also given the band its highest chart position in the US, debuting at number three on Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and number one on Billboard's Physical Albums Chart. 
"Senjutsu" turned out to be a tremendous achievement, strengthening the group's brand on the global music market.
Made in durable board with a glossy finish, Super Deluxe Box Set features:
2CD Digipak with 28-page booklet;
Blu-ray Digipak of “The Writing On The Wall”, including making of, special notes from Bruce Dickinson and a 20-page booklet;
“The Writing On The Wall” movie-style poster (436x280mm);
Embossed envelope with 3 art cards;
3D lenticular “Senjutsu” cover card;
Printed origami sheet + paper with instructions to create Eddie's helmet;
All presented in an art-worked envelope.
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Ltd., a Warner Music Group Company, 2021 (0190295015923). Made in the EU. Box made in Turkey. Discs pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

“Senjutsu” CD 1
1. Senjutsu 8:27
2. Stratego 5:05
3. The Writing On The Wall 6:17
4. Lost In A Lost World 9:36
5. Days Of Future Past 4:04
6. The Time Machine 7:11
Running time: 40:40 min.

“Senjutsu” CD 2
1. Darkest Hour 7:24
2. Death Of The Celts 10:25
3. The Parchment 12:46
4. Hell On Earth 11:23
Running time: 41:58 min.

Album playing time: 82:38 min.


“The Writing On The Wall” BRD
1. The Writing On The Wall (Music Video)    7:26
2. The Writing On The Wall (SFX Video) 7:26
3. The Making Of "The Writing On The Wall" 43:40
Running time: 60:00 min.

Total playing time: 142:38 min.

Remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
"Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son" is the great Iron Maiden album, reconnecting with the band's Prog Rock roots. By this point, Maiden had earned the respect of Metalheads the world over with their steadfast adherence to unadulterated Metal and their grandiose aesthetic. They'd made concessions neither to Pop-Metal nor to Thrash, and their passionate fan base would never have tolerated a radical reinvention. But what do you do when your epic ambition itself has become a formula? You go even bigger and make a concept album, of course! The concept is based on the European folklore, which held that the "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son" would be born with special powers that could be used for good or evil. As such, the lyrics are Maiden at their most gothic, obsessed with supernatural mysticism of all stripes; the story line concerns the title character, born with a gift for prophecy but mistrusted by his village, which ignores his warnings of apocalyptic doom and makes him a tormented Cassandra figure.
Musically, this is Maiden at their Proggiest, with abrupt, stop-on-a-dime transitions between riffs, tempos, time signatures, and song sections. Yet nearly every song has a memorable chorus. They've also switched from the guitar synths of "Somewhere In Time" to full-fledged keyboards, which are used here more to add atmosphere rather than taking center stage; this restores the crunch that was sometimes lacking in the shinier production of the previous album.
No less than four of this album's eight songs reached the British Top Ten in some version (concert standard "Can I Play with Madness", "The Evil That Men Do", "The Clairvoyant" and "Infinite Dreams"), while the album became the band's first U.K. chart-topper since "The Number Of The Beast".
The 1998 remastered re-edition contains a special enhanced CD-ROM multimedia section with videos, exclusive photo galleries, biographies, internet links, plus a deluxe 24-page colour booklet with full lyrics, Eddie art and photos.
“Iron Maiden The Studio Collection Remastered” series, 2015 remaster.
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Ltd., A Warner Music Group Company, 1988/2019 (0190295567699). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Moonchild 05:41
2. Infinite Dreams 06:09
3. Can I Play With Madness 03:31
4. The Evil That Man Do 04:34
5. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son 09:54
6. The Prophecy 05:05
7. The Clairvoyant 04:27
8. Only The Good Die Young 07:13
Total playing time: 46:34 min.

First re-release of the sixth compilation album by the legendary British Heavy Metal/NWOBHM band.
A relentless, 70-minute crowd pleaser marathon, containing timeless anthems that still make the adrenalin surge and the sinews stiffen after all these years!
Compilation contains a collection of songs originally recorded for their first eight albums (including "Live After Death"). The album was released in conjunction with the band's Somewhere Back In Time World Tour to allow new fans to listen to a selection of the band's material that was played on the tour. A number of tracks were taken from the band's 1985 live album, "Live After Death", because the band preferred to use recordings which featured current Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson rather than Paul Di'Anno, who sang on their first two studio releases.
This compilation is reminder of why Iron Maiden became the most important band on the planet back in the 1980s and why, once again, they've reclaimed that crown! Metal collections don't come much more solid than this!!
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Ltd., A Warner Music Group Company, 2008/2014 (50999 214 7072 1). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Churchill's Speech (Live) 0:48
2. Aces High (Live) 4:36
3. 2 Minutes To Midnight 5:59
4. The Trooper 4:10
5. Wasted Years 5:05
6. Children Of The Damned 4:35
7. The Number Of The Beast 4:50
8. Run To The Hills 3:53
9. Phantom Of The Opera (Live) 7:09
10. The Evil That Men Do 4:33
11. Wrathchild (Live) 3:03
12. Can I Play With Madness 3:30
13. Powerslave 6:47
14. Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:12
15. Iron Maiden 4:20
Total playing time: 70:30

The eleventh official live album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
When it comes to live Metal shows, it doesn't get much better than an Iron Maiden concert. They have released a ton of live albums, DVDs and even VHS tapes over the years. From 1981's "Live At The Rainbow" to 1985's "Live After Death" to 1993's "Live At Donington", every era of their storied career has been commemorated with a live release.
Recorded throughout their 2016 - 2017 The Book of Souls World Tour, “The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter” was released on 17 November 2017. Iron Maiden's tour in support of 2015's "The Book Of Souls" album spanned 39 countries and six continents. Instead of picking one show from that tour and featuring its complete setlist, nearly every song on the album is from a different show (two were recorded at Castle Donington, UK). It was produced by Tony Newton, with Steve Harris serving as co-producer. The album makes band's first live album since 2002's "Beast Over Hammersmith" not to be produced by Kevin Shirley.
Since the tour was in support of "The Book Of Souls", six tracks of "The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter" are from that album including the 13 minute-plus “The Red and the Black” and the nearly 11 minute “The Book of Souls.” The rest of the set includes hits from throughout their career. No matter where they were recorded, from San Salvador, El Salvador (“The Trooper”) to Wacken, Germany (“The Number of the Beast”) to Sydney, Australia (“If Eternity Should Fall”), the fans are equally enthusiastic. They don't just sing along to the lyrics, they sing along to guitar riffs and instrumental breaks with the same amount of gusto.
Frontman Bruce Dickinson battled cancer prior to this tour, with tumors on the back of his tongue and in his neck. He took some time off to recover, and his voice is back at full strength. His legendary pipes sound as good as ever, having no problem hitting the high notes when needed.
Maiden are such a well-oiled machine, with the triple guitar attack of Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers operating at maximum efficiency. The rhythm section of Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain keep everything anchored, with Harris also co-producing the album.
One thing that's extremely refreshing is that after all these years, Maiden are still having fun. To adapt a line from Bon Jovi, on The Book of Souls World Tour Maiden played in front of two million faces, and they rocked them all! You'll hear it in all its glory on "The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter"!!
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Limited, A Warner Music Group Company, 2017 (0190295760885). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Disc 1
1. If Eternity Should Fail (Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia, 6/5/16)    7:46
2. Speed of Light (Grand Arena, Grandwest, Cape Town, South Africa, 18/5/16)    5:08
3. Wrathchild (3Arena, Dublin, Ireland, 6/5/17)    2:59
4. Children of the Damned (Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada, 1/4/16)    5:14
5. Death or Glory (Wroclaw Stadium, Wroclaw, Poland, 3/7/16)    5:15
6. The Red and the Black (Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan, 21/4/16)    13:17
7. The Trooper (Estadio Jorge Magico Gonzalez, San Salvador, El Salvador, 6/3/16)    4:05
8. Powerslave (Piazza Dell’unita D’Italia, Trieste, Italy, 26/7/16)    7:31
Running time: 51:16 min.

Disc 2
1. The Great Unknown (Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, UK, 14/5/17)    6:50
2. The Book of Souls (Download Festival, Donington, UK, 12/6/16)    10:49
3. Fear of the Dark (Arena Castelao, Fortaleza, Brazil, 24/3/16)    7:34
4. Iron Maiden (Estadio Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 15/3/16)    6:05
5. The Number of the Beast (Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany, 4/8/16)    5:06
6. Blood Brothers (Download Festival, Donington, UK, 12/6/16)    7:35
7. Wasted Years (HSBC Arena, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 17/3/16)    5:38
Running time: 49:37 min.

Total playing time: 100:53 min.



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Deluxe Edition of the eleventh official live album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
When it comes to live Metal shows, it doesn't get much better than an Iron Maiden concert. They have released a ton of live albums, DVDs and even VHS tapes over the years. From 1981's "Live At The Rainbow" to 1985's "Live After Death" to 1993's "Live At Donington", every era of their storied career has been commemorated with a live release.
Recorded throughout their 2016 - 2017 The Book of Souls World Tour, “The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter” was released on 17 November 2017. Iron Maiden's tour in support of 2015's "The Book Of Souls" album spanned 39 countries and six continents. Instead of picking one show from that tour and featuring its complete setlist, nearly every song on the album is from a different show (two were recorded at Castle Donington, UK). It was produced by Tony Newton, with Steve Harris serving as co-producer. The album makes band's first live album since 2002's "Beast Over Hammersmith" not to be produced by Kevin Shirley.
Since the tour was in support of "The Book Of Souls", six tracks of "The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter" are from that album including the 13 minute-plus “The Red and the Black” and the nearly 11 minute “The Book of Souls.” The rest of the set includes hits from throughout their career. No matter where they were recorded, from San Salvador, El Salvador (“The Trooper”) to Wacken, Germany (“The Number of the Beast”) to Sydney, Australia (“If Eternity Should Fall”), the fans are equally enthusiastic. They don't just sing along to the lyrics, they sing along to guitar riffs and instrumental breaks with the same amount of gusto.
Frontman Bruce Dickinson battled cancer prior to this tour, with tumors on the back of his tongue and in his neck. He took some time off to recover, and his voice is back at full strength. His legendary pipes sound as good as ever, having no problem hitting the high notes when needed.
Maiden are such a well-oiled machine, with the triple guitar attack of Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers operating at maximum efficiency. The rhythm section of Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain keep everything anchored, with Harris also co-producing the album.
One thing that's extremely refreshing is that after all these years, Maiden are still having fun. To adapt a line from Bon Jovi, on The Book of Souls World Tour Maiden played in front of two million faces, and they rocked them all! You'll hear it in all its glory on "The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter"!!
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Limited, A Warner Music Group Company, 2017 (0190295760199). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Disc 1
1. If Eternity Should Fail (Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia, 6/5/16)    7:46
2. Speed of Light (Grand Arena, Grandwest, Cape Town, South Africa, 18/5/16)    5:08
3. Wrathchild (3Arena, Dublin, Ireland, 6/5/17)    2:59
4. Children of the Damned (Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada, 1/4/16)    5:14
5. Death or Glory (Wroclaw Stadium, Wroclaw, Poland, 3/7/16)    5:15
6. The Red and the Black (Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan, 21/4/16)    13:17
7. The Trooper (Estadio Jorge Magico Gonzalez, San Salvador, El Salvador, 6/3/16)    4:05
8. Powerslave (Piazza Dell’unita D’Italia, Trieste, Italy, 26/7/16)    7:31
Running time: 51:16 min.

Disc 2
1. The Great Unknown (Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, UK, 14/5/17)    6:50
2. The Book of Souls (Download Festival, Donington, UK, 12/6/16)    10:49
3. Fear of the Dark (Arena Castelao, Fortaleza, Brazil, 24/3/16)    7:34
4. Iron Maiden (Estadio Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 15/3/16)    6:05
5. The Number of the Beast (Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany, 4/8/16)    5:06
6. Blood Brothers (Download Festival, Donington, UK, 12/6/16)    7:35
7. Wasted Years (HSBC Arena, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 17/3/16)    5:38
Running time: 49:37 min.

Total playing time: 100:53 min.

The sixteenth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
To say that Iron Maiden's "The Book Of Souls" was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Though it was (mostly) finished in 2014, vocalist Bruce Dickinson's cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared.
While 2006's "A Matter Of Life And Death" and 2010's "The Final Frontier" showcased longer songs, "Book Of Souls" is epic by comparison.
This is band's first studio double album, and therefore also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. It has contains the band's longest song, "Empire of the Clouds", plus three of 11 tracks are over ten minutes. The album marks the longest gap between studio releases in the band's entire career, at five years.
Steve Harris contributed one solo composition, and co-wrote six tracks with various bandmates. Dickinson - for the first time since “Powerslave” - wrote two solo tunes, the album's bookends, and collaborated on two more. The music is cleanly divided between the two discs. The first is tight; it offers a bit of everything that makes Iron Maiden. It is seemingly self-contained.
Dickinson's "If Eternity Should Fail" is an impressive showcase for his voice. Its dark intro and atmospherics are eventually transformed into one of the heaviest tunes Maiden's recorded in a dig's age, but he climbs above the sonic mass. "Speed of Light" is a burner. Dickinson's fury is accompanied by a Rock'N'Rolling riff, soaring Metal guitar fills, and Nicko McBrain's grooving drums. Harris' 13-minute "The Red and the Black" has a martial tempo and chant that recalls "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner". It's followed by "When the River Runs Deep", a chugging Hard Rocker with all three guitarists challenging one another. The title cut is theatrical, as acoustic guitar and a sparse synth are filled out with a knotty riff and solo breaks, emerging as a slower, heavier headbanger.
By contrast, disc two is structured almost narratively; it slowly enlarges and expands to serve an unexpected conclusion. Opener "Death or Glory" is another crowd-catcher as Dickinson soars above thudding drums and guitar choruses redolent of Thin Lizzy. "Shadows of the Valley" is the only clunker. It's dull and predictable, a minor distraction that doesn't measure up to the set's ambition. "Tears of a Clown", written by Harris and Dave Murray, is for Robin Williams. It's a clamorous rocker, yet the lyrics and melody are simultaneously empathic and disconsolate. "The Man of Sorrows" follows expertly, progressing from meandering ballad to theatrical Hard Rock. Dickinson's 18-minute "Empire of the Clouds" is about the R101 airship disaster of 1930. It's Maiden's longest song, but a grand conclusion. He plays majestic classical piano throughout, as tasteful, biting guitars create a complementary melodic labyrinth amid swelling orchestral strings. They add texture while McBrain's swinging drums add drama. It's a Heavy Metal suite, unlike anything in their catalog!
Producer Kevin Shirley does a stellar job capturing an "in studio" sound that allows for spacious dynamics and warmth without artificial mass. Who would have thought that after decades Iron Maiden would have an album as fine (let alone as long) as "The Book Of Souls" in them? With repeated listening it earns shelf space with their finest records!!
"The Book Of Souls" topped the album charts in 24 countries. It earned the band their fifth (first consecutive) UK No. 1, following 1982's "The Number Of The Beast", 1988's "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son", 1992's "Fear Of The Dark" and 2010's "The Final Frontier". In the US, it matched "The Final Frontier"'s success on the Billboard 200, repeating the band's highest placement at no. 4. “The Book Of Souls” received the Album of the Year award at the 2015 Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards, collected the 2016 Metal Hammer Golden Gold Award for Best Album, and won in the Best International Album category at the 2016 Bandit Rock Awards.
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company, 2015 (0825646089246). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

CD 1
1. If Eternity Should Fail 8:27
2. Speed of Light 5:00
3. The Great Unknown 6:36
4. The Red and the Black 13:32
5. When the River Runs Deep 5:51
6. The Book of Souls 10:26

CD 2
1. Death or Glory 5:12 
2. Shadows of the Valley 7:31
3. Tears of A Clown 4:59
4. The Man of Sorrows 6:26
5. Empire of the Clouds 18:00

Total playing time: 92:00 min.

Deluxe Edition of the sixteenth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
To say that Iron Maiden's "The Book Of Souls" was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. Though it was (mostly) finished in 2014, vocalist Bruce Dickinson's cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared.
While 2006's "A Matter Of Life And Death" and 2010's "The Final Frontier" showcased longer songs, "Book Of Souls" is epic by comparison.
This is band's first studio double album, and therefore also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. It has contains the band's longest song, "Empire of the Clouds", plus three of 11 tracks are over ten minutes. The album marks the longest gap between studio releases in the band's entire career, at five years.
Steve Harris contributed one solo composition, and co-wrote six tracks with various bandmates. Dickinson - for the first time since "Powerslave" - wrote two solo tunes, the album's bookends, and collaborated on two more. The music is cleanly divided between the two discs. The first is tight; it offers a bit of everything that makes Iron Maiden. It is seemingly self-contained.
Dickinson's "If Eternity Should Fail" is an impressive showcase for his voice. Its dark intro and atmospherics are eventually transformed into one of the heaviest tunes Maiden's recorded in a dig's age, but he climbs above the sonic mass. "Speed of Light" is a burner. Dickinson's fury is accompanied by a Rock'N'Rolling riff, soaring Metal guitar fills, and Nicko McBrain's grooving drums. Harris' 13-minute "The Red and the Black" has a martial tempo and chant that recalls "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner". It's followed by "When the River Runs Deep", a chugging Hard Rocker with all three guitarists challenging one another. The title cut is theatrical, as acoustic guitar and a sparse synth are filled out with a knotty riff and solo breaks, emerging as a slower, heavier headbanger.
By contrast, disc two is structured almost narratively; it slowly enlarges and expands to serve an unexpected conclusion. Opener "Death or Glory" is another crowd-catcher as Dickinson soars above thudding drums and guitar choruses redolent of Thin Lizzy. "Shadows of the Valley" is the only clunker. It's dull and predictable, a minor distraction that doesn't measure up to the set's ambition. "Tears of a Clown", written by Harris and Dave Murray, is for Robin Williams. It's a clamorous rocker, yet the lyrics and melody are simultaneously empathic and disconsolate. "The Man of Sorrows" follows expertly, progressing from meandering ballad to theatrical Hard Rock. Dickinson's 18-minute "Empire of the Clouds" is about the R101 airship disaster of 1930. It's Maiden's longest song, but a grand conclusion. He plays majestic classical piano throughout, as tasteful, biting guitars create a complementary melodic labyrinth amid swelling orchestral strings. They add texture while McBrain's swinging drums add drama. It's a Heavy Metal suite, unlike anything in their catalog!
Producer Kevin Shirley does a stellar job capturing an "in studio" sound that allows for spacious dynamics and warmth without artificial mass. Who would have thought that after decades Iron Maiden would have an album as fine (let alone as long) as "The Book Of Souls" in them? With repeated listening it earns shelf space with their finest records!!
"The Book Of Souls" topped the album charts in 24 countries. It earned the band their fifth (first consecutive) UK No. 1, following 1982's "The Number Of The Beast", 1988's "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son", 1992's "Fear Of The Dark" and 2010's "The Final Frontier". In the US, it matched "The Final Frontier"'s success on the Billboard 200, repeating the band's highest placement at no. 4. “The Book Of Souls” received the Album of the Year award at the 2015 Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards, collected the 2016 Metal Hammer Golden Gold Award for Best Album, and won in the Best International Album category at the 2016 Bandit Rock Awards.
Iron Maiden LLP/Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company, 2015 (0825646089239). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

CD 1
1. If Eternity Should Fail 8:27
2. Speed Of Light 5:00
3. The Great Unknown 6:36
4. The Red And The Black 13:32
5. When The River Runs Deep 5:51
6. The Book Of Souls 10:26

CD 2
1. Death Or Glory 5:12 
2. Shadows Of The Valley 7:31
3. Tears Of A Clown 4:59
4. The Man Of Sorrows 6:26
5. Empire Of The Clouds 18:00

Total playing time: 92:00

First remastered re-release of the third full-length album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
This was the debut of vocalist Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden and their last with drummer Clive Burr.
Routinely ranked among the greatest Heavy Metal albums of all time, "The Number Of The Beast" is the birth of Iron Maiden as we know it, a relentless Metal machine lifted to soaring new heights by the arrival of erstwhile Samson frontman Bruce Dickinson. Dickinson's operatic performance here made him an instant Metal icon, challenging even Rob Halford for bragging rights, and helped launch the band into the stratosphere.
The album's intensity never lets up, the musical technique is peerless for its time, and there isn't a truly unmemorable song in the bunch. Blessed with a singer who could drive home a melody in grandiose fashion, Steve Harris' writing gets more ambitious, largely abandoning the street violence of old in favor of fittingly epic themes drawn from history, science fiction, and horror. The exceptions are "22 Acacia Avenue", a sequel to "Charlotte the Harlot" that sounds written for Di'Anno's range, and the street-crime tale "Gangland", which Harris didn't write; though the Punk influences largely left with Di'Anno, these two definitely recall the Maiden of old. As for the new, two of the band's (and, for that matter, Heavy Metal's) all-time signature songs are here. The anthemic "Run to the Hills" dramatized the conquest of the Native Americans and became the band's first Top Ten U.K. single. It features Maiden's trademark galloping rhythm, which in this case serves to underscore the images of warriors on horseback. Meanwhile, the title track's odd-meter time signature keeps the listener just slightly off balance and unsettled, leading into the most blood-curdling Dickinson scream on record; the lyrics, based on nothing more than Harris' nightmare after watching a horror movie, naturally provoked hysterical accusations of Satan worship (which, in turn, naturally provoked sales). "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is perhaps the most celebrated of the band's extended epics; it's the tale of a prisoner about to be hanged, featuring some of Harris' most philosophical lyrics.
Though some moments on "The Number Of The Beast" are clearly stronger than others, the album as a whole represented a high-water mark for Heavy Metal, striking a balance between accessible melodicism and challenging technique and intensity. Everything fell into place for Iron Maiden here at exactly the right time, and the result certainly ranks among the top five most essential Heavy Metal albums ever recorded! A cornerstone of the genre!!
"The Number Of The Beast" become band’s first album to reach No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and be certified platinum in the US. It’s one of two Iron Maiden albums listed in “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die” book.
CD includes special multimedia part with videos, exclusive band biographies, photo galleries, internet links and much more…
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1982/1998 (7243 4 96918 0 3). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1.Invaders 03:22
2.Children Of The Damned 04:33
3.The Prisoner 06:00
4.22 Acacia Avenue 04:49
5.The Number Of The Beast 04:50 
6.Run To The Hills 03:50
7.Gangland 03:47
8.Total Eclipse 04:28
9.Hallowed Be Thy Name 07:10
Total playing time: 42:48


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Remastered re-release of the third full-length album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band
This was the debut of vocalist Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden and their last with drummer Clive Burr.
Routinely ranked among the greatest Heavy Metal albums of all time, "The Number Of The Beast" is the birth of Iron Maiden as we know it, a relentless Metal machine lifted to soaring new heights by the arrival of erstwhile Samson frontman Bruce Dickinson. Dickinson's operatic performance here made him an instant Metal icon, challenging even Rob Halford for bragging rights, and helped launch the band into the stratosphere.
The album's intensity never lets up, the musical technique is peerless for its time, and there isn't a truly unmemorable song in the bunch. Blessed with a singer who could drive home a melody in grandiose fashion, Steve Harris' writing gets more ambitious, largely abandoning the street violence of old in favor of fittingly epic themes drawn from history, science fiction, and horror. The exceptions are "22 Acacia Avenue", a sequel to "Charlotte the Harlot" that sounds written for Di'Anno's range, and the street-crime tale "Gangland", which Harris didn't write; though the Punk influences largely left with Di'Anno, these two definitely recall the Maiden of old. As for the new, two of the band's (and, for that matter, Heavy Metal's) all-time signature songs are here. The anthemic "Run to the Hills" dramatized the conquest of the Native Americans and became the band's first Top Ten U.K. single. It features Maiden's trademark galloping rhythm, which in this case serves to underscore the images of warriors on horseback. Meanwhile, the title track's odd-meter time signature keeps the listener just slightly off balance and unsettled, leading into the most blood-curdling Dickinson scream on record; the lyrics, based on nothing more than Harris' nightmare after watching a horror movie, naturally provoked hysterical accusations of Satan worship (which, in turn, naturally provoked sales). "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is perhaps the most celebrated of the band's extended epics; it's the tale of a prisoner about to be hanged, featuring some of Harris' most philosophical lyrics.
Though some moments on "The Number Of The Beast" are clearly stronger than others, the album as a whole represented a high-water mark for Heavy Metal, striking a balance between accessible melodicism and challenging technique and intensity. Everything fell into place for Iron Maiden here at exactly the right time, and the result certainly ranks among the top five most essential Heavy Metal albums ever recorded! A cornerstone of the genre!!
"The Number Of The Beast" become band’s first album to reach No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and be certified platinum in the US. It’s one of two Iron Maiden albums listed in “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die” book.
CD includes special multimedia part with videos, exclusive band biographies, photo galleries, internet links and much more…
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./Parlophone Records Ltd., A Warner Music Group Company, 1982/1998/2014 (7243 4 96918 0 3). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1.Invaders 03:22
2.Children Of The Damned 04:33
3.The Prisoner 06:00
4.22 Acacia Avenue 04:49
5.The Number Of The Beast 04:50 
6.Run To The Hills 03:50
7.Gangland 03:47
8.Total Eclipse 04:28
9.Hallowed Be Thy Name 07:10
Total playing time: 42:48


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Remastered re-release of the third full-length album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band
This was the debut of vocalist Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden and their last with drummer Clive Burr.
Routinely ranked among the greatest Heavy Metal albums of all time, "The Number Of The Beast" is the birth of Iron Maiden as we know it, a relentless Metal machine lifted to soaring new heights by the arrival of erstwhile Samson frontman Bruce Dickinson. Dickinson's operatic performance here made him an instant Metal icon, challenging even Rob Halford for bragging rights, and helped launch the band into the stratosphere.
The album's intensity never lets up, the musical technique is peerless for its time, and there isn't a truly unmemorable song in the bunch. Blessed with a singer who could drive home a melody in grandiose fashion, Steve Harris' writing gets more ambitious, largely abandoning the street violence of old in favor of fittingly epic themes drawn from history, science fiction, and horror. The exceptions are "22 Acacia Avenue", a sequel to "Charlotte the Harlot" that sounds written for Di'Anno's range, and the street-crime tale "Gangland", which Harris didn't write; though the Punk influences largely left with Di'Anno, these two definitely recall the Maiden of old. As for the new, two of the band's (and, for that matter, Heavy Metal's) all-time signature songs are here. The anthemic "Run to the Hills" dramatized the conquest of the Native Americans and became the band's first Top Ten U.K. single. It features Maiden's trademark galloping rhythm, which in this case serves to underscore the images of warriors on horseback. Meanwhile, the title track's odd-meter time signature keeps the listener just slightly off balance and unsettled, leading into the most blood-curdling Dickinson scream on record; the lyrics, based on nothing more than Harris' nightmare after watching a horror movie, naturally provoked hysterical accusations of Satan worship (which, in turn, naturally provoked sales). "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is perhaps the most celebrated of the band's extended epics; it's the tale of a prisoner about to be hanged, featuring some of Harris' most philosophical lyrics.
Though some moments on "The Number Of The Beast" are clearly stronger than others, the album as a whole represented a high-water mark for Heavy Metal, striking a balance between accessible melodicism and challenging technique and intensity. Everything fell into place for Iron Maiden here at exactly the right time, and the result certainly ranks among the top five most essential Heavy Metal albums ever recorded! A cornerstone of the genre!!
"The Number Of The Beast" become band’s first album to reach No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and be certified platinum in the US. It’s one of two Iron Maiden albums listed in “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die” book.
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./Parlophone Records Ltd., A Warner Music Group Company, 1982/1998/2014 (4969180). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1.Invaders 03:22
2.Children Of The Damned 04:33
3.The Prisoner 06:00
4.22 Acacia Avenue 04:49
5.The Number Of The Beast 04:50 
6.Run To The Hills 03:50
7.Gangland 03:47
8.Total Eclipse 04:28
9.Hallowed Be Thy Name 07:10
Total playing time: 42:48


Samples: http://www.last.fm

First remastered re-release of the third full-length album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band
This was the debut of vocalist Bruce Dickinson in Iron Maiden and their last with drummer Clive Burr.
Routinely ranked among the greatest Heavy Metal albums of all time, "The Number Of The Beast" is the birth of Iron Maiden as we know it, a relentless Metal machine lifted to soaring new heights by the arrival of erstwhile Samson frontman Bruce Dickinson. Dickinson's operatic performance here made him an instant Metal icon, challenging even Rob Halford for bragging rights, and helped launch the band into the stratosphere.
The album's intensity never lets up, the musical technique is peerless for its time, and there isn't a truly unmemorable song in the bunch. Blessed with a singer who could drive home a melody in grandiose fashion, Steve Harris' writing gets more ambitious, largely abandoning the street violence of old in favor of fittingly epic themes drawn from history, science fiction, and horror. The exceptions are "22 Acacia Avenue", a sequel to "Charlotte the Harlot" that sounds written for Di'Anno's range, and the street-crime tale "Gangland", which Harris didn't write; though the Punk influences largely left with Di'Anno, these two definitely recall the Maiden of old. As for the new, two of the band's (and, for that matter, Heavy Metal's) all-time signature songs are here. The anthemic "Run to the Hills" dramatized the conquest of the Native Americans and became the band's first Top Ten U.K. single. It features Maiden's trademark galloping rhythm, which in this case serves to underscore the images of warriors on horseback. Meanwhile, the title track's odd-meter time signature keeps the listener just slightly off balance and unsettled, leading into the most blood-curdling Dickinson scream on record; the lyrics, based on nothing more than Harris' nightmare after watching a horror movie, naturally provoked hysterical accusations of Satan worship (which, in turn, naturally provoked sales). "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is perhaps the most celebrated of the band's extended epics; it's the tale of a prisoner about to be hanged, featuring some of Harris' most philosophical lyrics.
Though some moments on "The Number Of The Beast" are clearly stronger than others, the album as a whole represented a high-water mark for Heavy Metal, striking a balance between accessible melodicism and challenging technique and intensity. Everything fell into place for Iron Maiden here at exactly the right time, and the result certainly ranks among the top five most essential Heavy Metal albums ever recorded! A cornerstone of the genre!!
"The Number Of The Beast" become band’s first album to reach No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart, and be certified platinum in the US. It’s one of two Iron Maiden albums listed in “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die” book.
CD includes special multimedia part with videos, exclusive band biographies, photo galleries, internet links and much more…
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1982/1998 (7243 4 96918 0 3). Made in Italy.


Tracklist:
1.Invaders 03:22
2.Children Of The Damned 04:33
3.The Prisoner 06:00
4.22 Acacia Avenue 04:49
5.The Number Of The Beast 04:50 
6.Run To The Hills 03:50
7.Gangland 03:47
8.Total Eclipse 04:28
9.Hallowed Be Thy Name 07:10
Total playing time: 42:48


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The eleventh full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
It was the second and final Iron Maiden album recorded with vocalist Blaze Bayley.
In 1993, Iron Maiden and their popular vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, parted ways. Not going to be stopped by the loss of their 11 year singer, the band began the search for their new front man. They auditioned hundreds of vocalists including Doogie White, who at the time was in Rainbow, and even James LaBrie, of Dream Theater fame. Finally, in 1994, Iron Maiden decided that Wolfsbane singer, Blaze Bailey, would be their next vocalist. After Blaze was brought on board, the band began writing new material for their next album, and in 1995 was released "The X Factor". The album was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but the band soldiered on and entered the studio in 1998 to record their eleventh album, "Virtual XI".
"Virtual XI" met the same fate as "The X Factor". It was even more unpopular among fans than its predecessor, and it suffered in sales, and is to this very day, the only Maiden album to not hit the 1 million mark. As of April 2009 "Virtual XI" had sold 84987 copies in the United States and more than 1050000 worldwide according to Billboard, making the album the poorest selling of the band's career.
The album is slightly unusual in the Iron Maiden catalogue for its extensive keyboard use. For this album, some keyboard parts were performed by band founder/bassist Steve Harris whereas on previous albums all the keyboard parts were handled by session musician Michael Kenney. The album also had a reduced song-writing input from Janick Gers compared to the previous Iron Maiden albums since he joined the band in 1990.
"Virtual XI" was the end of another era for Iron Maiden. Following the Virtual XI World Tour, Blaze Bailey left Iron Maiden and two former members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned. Overall, "Virtual XI" is a very long album to listen to, despite being only 53 minutes long. The album is very repetitive, and listening to it takes a lot of patience. However, it has a few gems, such as "Futureal", "The Clansman", and "Como Estais Amigos". With a little more variety, it could have been something special!
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1998 (7243 4 93915 2 9) Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): M-/M.


Tracklist:
1. Futureal
2. The Angel And The Gambler
3. Lightning Strikes Twice
4. The Clansman
5. When Two Worlds Collide
6. The Educated Fool
7. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger
8. Como Estais Amigos
Total playing time: 53:20


Samles: http://www.lastfm

The eleventh full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
It was the second and final Iron Maiden album recorded with vocalist Blaze Bayley.
In 1993, Iron Maiden and their popular vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, parted ways. Not going to be stopped by the loss of their 11 year singer, the band began the search for their new front man. They auditioned hundreds of vocalists including Doogie White, who at the time was in Rainbow, and even James LaBrie, of Dream Theater fame. Finally, in 1994, Iron Maiden decided that Wolfsbane singer, Blaze Bailey, would be their next vocalist. After Blaze was brought on board, the band began writing new material for their next album, and in 1995 was released "The X Factor". The album was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but the band soldiered on and entered the studio in 1998 to record their eleventh album, "Virtual XI".
"Virtual XI" met the same fate as "The X Factor". It was even more unpopular among fans than its predecessor, and it suffered in sales, and is to this very day, the only Maiden album to not hit the 1 million mark. As of April 2009 "Virtual XI" had sold 84987 copies in the United States and more than 1050000 worldwide according to Billboard, making the album the poorest selling of the band's career.
The album is slightly unusual in the Iron Maiden catalogue for its extensive keyboard use. For this album, some keyboard parts were performed by band founder/bassist Steve Harris whereas on previous albums all the keyboard parts were handled by session musician Michael Kenney. The album also had a reduced song-writing input from Janick Gers compared to the previous Iron Maiden albums since he joined the band in 1990.
"Virtual XI" was the end of another era for Iron Maiden. Following the Virtual XI World Tour, Blaze Bailey left Iron Maiden and two former members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned. Overall, "Virtual XI" is a very long album to listen to, despite being only 53 minutes long. The album is very repetitive, and listening to it takes a lot of patience. However, it has a few gems, such as "Futureal", "The Clansman", and "Como Estais Amigos". With a little more variety, it could have been something special!
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./Parlophone Records Ltd., A Warner Music Group Company, 1998/2014 (7243 4 93915 2 9) Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Futureal
2. The Angel And The Gambler
3. Lightning Strikes Twice
4. The Clansman
5. When Two Worlds Collide
6. The Educated Fool
7. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger
8. Como Estais Amigos
Total playing time: 53:20 min.

Second single from the German Speed/Power Metal band.
This single for upcoming "Dark Assault" album features two exclusive b-sides and re-working of two songs. The Iron Savior songs "I've Been To Hell" and "Never Say Die" feature the already traditional band-style: powerful, fast, with Piet Sielck's characteristic voice. Single version of song "I've Been to Hell" misses some lyrics parts (before solo), Edit version of song "Never Say Die" misses intro part. Both songs have slightly different mix than on album "Dark Assault".
The two cover-versions are good ones, too, Judas Priest's "The Hellion - Electric Eye" and Krokus' "Headhunter" (where bassist Jan-S. Eckert has taken over a good part of the vocals).
The gem for every fan of band and Power Metal in general!
Noise Records, 2000 (N 0339-3). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1. I've Been to Hell (single version)     04:04 
2. Never Say Die (Edit)     04:24 
3. The Hellion / Electric Eye (Judas Priest cover)     04:19 
4. Headhunter (Krokus cover)     04:16 
Total playing time: 17:03 min.

Debut EP by Chilean Heavy/Speed Metal band.
Chile just won't stop delivering the goods with class, passion and a good dose of South Arerican magic. Iron Spell play high quality old school Heavy Metal. The release sounds great, and you're not missing out on any of the instruments, nothing is drowned out. The vocals are not really distinctive, but they're not bad either as they fit the music. Sometimes there's a backing vocal with a higher pitched vocal, but whether that is the voice of lead singer.
This is a really solid piece of material, and it will probably pave way for the band! If you like traditional Heavy Metal, then you gotta check out Iron Spell, and keep your eyes on them in the future, it definitely smells like something big is cooking in Chile!!
Essential for fans of: Accept, Iron Maiden and Judas priest!!!
Roots Active Productions, 2014 (RCD-001). Made in Thailand. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Heavy Metal Witchcraft 3:03 
2. Midnight Fire 3:53 
3. Revelation 5:07 
4. Evil Gipsy 3:32 
Total playing time: 15:35

Debut full-length album by Spanish Pagan Black Metal band.
Raw and melodic Viking Black Metal from Barcelona. Very cool, Melodic Black Metal, which evokes images of cold lands and long journeys. The production of this record is the thing that makes it. It has a rawness to it, most noticeable on tracks such as "Chaotic Chasm", whilst having a much more polished production, which means it, will be more accessible to those outside of the Black Metal Underground. For a first release, this is very good. It's clear that this band have already begun to establish their own sound within the Black Metal scene, and in all seriousness, it is a great sound. This will appeal to fans of Black Metal, in both its raw and more accessible forms, and it may even garner attention from those outside the Black Metal scene to some extent. The framework for a list of solid releases is there, and with any luck, the next album will be even better than this one.
For fans of: Thyrfing, Moonsorrow, Arkona, Primordial, Bathory, Windir, Kampfar,Ulver and Borknagar!!
Xtreem Music, 2014 (XM 158 CD). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Learning (Intro)
2. Legacy Of A Dead Wolf
3. Death We Are
4. Skoll
5. Black Henbane
6. Chaotic Chasm
7. Northern Demons
8. Lif In Hoddmimis Holt
9. Lianne


Samples: https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album from this raging Polish Oldschool Black/Death Metal act.
A totally unforgiving old-school attack! Features members of War.
Regimental Records, 2010 (REG 066)


Tracklist:
1.Black Knight 07:45
2.Right Time 03:20
3.Corpse Eater 07:27
4.Child of Chaos 06:07
5.Werewolf 06:59
6.Call of the Horned God 09:46
Total playing time: 41:24

The second full-length studio album by Croatian guitarist-virtuoso and his band.
One of the best young guitarists in Croatia, Ivan "Miha" Mihaljević was born in Zagreb in 1986. So far he's first and foremost known for his association with Hard Rock band Hard Time, where he's been an associated member for a number of years - which amongst many highlights lead to Mihaljevic getting to play at the Wacken Open Air festival in 2005. Late in 2006 he became a full member of the band.
His reputation as a talented musician grew quickly and early on in his career he opened for Paul Gilbert on one of his European tours, and has played on stage with the legendary Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City.
Mihaljevic also spreads his music talents widely by collaborating with other artists and running his own solo project, Side Effects. If you are a fan of Guitar Rock and are looking for the “next big thing” you should seriously check out Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects. In 2008 he started contemplating releasing solo material, and his solo debut "Sandcastle" was issued in August 2008. "Destination Unknown", that was released in 2010, is the next step in solo career of musician. Hailing from Croatia, Mihaljevic is well respected by his music peers but still not well known outside his country. "Destination Unknown" may be the first step in bring Mihaljevic’s music to the masses.
On "Destination Unknown", Ivan Mihaljevic displays a vast guitar repertoire from Classical to Metal and parades influences from Satriani to Malmsteen. Once can find no flaw in his playing, which is always passionate and enthusiastic whether laying down heavy riffs or delicate acoustic pieces. Ivan also has a deft touch with the keyboards, using them effectively and sparingly. He also sings lead vocals and does a fine job. His has a versatile voice and the makings of a solid front man. His songwriting skills are evident, but despite his massive presence the listener gets the sense that this is a “band” album, not a solo effort. Both bassist Majkl Jagunic and drummer Alen Frljak are key to the music, working well together as a rhythm section and stepping to the front when the music calls for it. This trio is definitely talented.
“Instant Star (Add Water)” opens the album on a guitar driven high, presenting a tongue-in-cheek view on the state of the modern music”. Great vocals, intense bass and drums and a brilliant guitar solo make this one a real butt-kicker. An immediate gear and tone change hits you with “The Curse” – a mellow acoustic Rock track with soft and clear vocals, good lyrics and a great bass line that builds to a heavier second half. Paul Gilbert / Steve Vai guitars open up the mostly instrumental and somewhat goofy “Choosh Pies” – the band seems to really be having fun on this track. Expressive vocals and heartfelt emotionalism fill what could be a “green” anthem in “Post-Apocalyptic Images”. Amazing guitars fill the massive instrumental “Dreamscapes” and prove Mihaljevic to be a “guitar god” in the making. Ivan sounds very much like Zak Stevens on the Savatage-TSO sounding “Shadows”, a simple guitar and vocal driven song. “The Pirate Song” opens the second half of the album and has a very Progressive Metal feel to it, as well as a massive dose of Satriani. This track gives Majkl Jagunic and Alen Frljak a real chance to shine as they provide a very bouncy and upbeat rhythm line to a drive a fine instrumental. The amount of talent and spirit of the performances easily makes up for any shortcomings. A long instrumental opening powers “Sorry Pt. 1”. This track is filled with very expressive guitars and bass, and features a few interesting tempo changes. Good old school vibes (and a healthy portion of Hammond organ) propel the Hard Rocking “Your Plane Flew Away” into Hard Rock bliss of the early 80s. Guest vocalist Marko Osmanovic sounds very much like a young Ian Gillan further adding to the old school sound. A beautiful and soft passage followed by only a handful of words comprises the elegiac “Sorry Pt. II”. The simplicity and grace of this short song may even bring a tear to the eye. The album wraps with the truly awe-inspiring and stirringly powerful “Hollow Wish”. This final track really displays Mihaljevic’s vocal and song writing ability, and features some of the finest guitar work on the album.
If you like melodic guitar driven Rock, do not miss this album! Ivan Mihaljevic will be a force on the Rock scene for many years to come. Despite many obvious influences of the greats, Mihaljevic manages to make music that is new, fresh and unique – and delivers it all with with technical excellence. With a little luck, he may become a household name well beyond his native Croatia. Very highly recommended!!
SG Records, 2010 (SGCD027). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Instant Star (Add Water) 4:23
2. The Curse 6:17
3. Choosh Pies 3:53
4. Post-apocalyptic Images 2:18
5. Dreamscapes 4:47
6. Shadows 4:24
7. The Pirate Song 3:35
8. Sorry Pt. I 3:33
9. Your Plane Flew Away 6:02
10. Sorry Pt. II 2:46
11. Hollow Wish 7:03
Total playing time: 49:02 min.