The artwork was created by mark wilkinson, 5 whose previous works for iron maiden include live at donington 1998 remastered version and best of the b sides 2002 compilation, as well as the wicker man and out of the silent planet singles covers. Listen free to iron maiden the book of souls if eternity should fail, speed of light and more. How iron maiden made the boeing 747 badass again adweek. Iron maiden, whose new studio album the book of souls, their first. The book of souls is further proof that iron maiden is arguably metals hardest working legacy band. Live chapter is a live album and video by iron maiden, recorded throughout their 20162017 the book of souls world tour. Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 book of souls world tour. Maidens sixteenth and firstever double studio album, the book of souls, was released worldwide on september 4, 2015 through parlophone records bmg in the u. Iron maiden inside ed force 1 bruce dickinson takes delivery of. Feb 18, 2016 iron maiden released the book of souls last year, and theyare about to hit the road for a world tour in support of their sixteenth studio album. The two decent songs are speed of light and empire of the clouds, with speed of light being my favourite from the album. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. Apr 12, 2016 ed force one brought iron maiden to four canadian stops during their soldout the book of souls world tour.
Hard to say something without repeating what others have said, but the best just keeps on getting better. The new ed force one lands at cardiff airport late on feb 17th, ahead of iron maidens the book of souls world tour. Iron maiden the book of souls 2015 mastered for itunes. The 757 became too small to carry all of the bands equipment.
Iron maiden the book of souls world tour intro youtube. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Iron maidens the book of souls world tour debuted in fort lauderdale on 24th february 2016. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Oct 16, 2015 mix iron maiden the book of souls youtube. Jun 07, 2016 forget a tour bus, iron maiden has a tour boeing 747 and this fascinating video gives fans of the group a rare peek inside it.
Released on 17 november 2017, the album was produced by tony newton, with steve harris serving as coproducer. Billed as their lengthiest and most epic work to date, its a record that only iron. Bruce dickinson of iron maiden flying his twin prop plane to paris from biggin hill airport in 1998. View photos from every gig on iron maiden s book of souls world tour and upload your own at the scrapbook of souls website. Iron maiden s world tour, in support of the bands latest album, the book of souls, kicked off on february 24 in sunrise, florida a suburb of fort lauderdale. Iron maiden limited edition ed force one model plane announced. Air atlanta icelandic boeing 747428 tfaak serving as ed force one for iron maiden on the book of souls world tour, 2016 in 4. Iron maidens bruce dickinson gives tour of bands plane. Jun 07, 2016 iron maiden s world tour, in support of the bands latest album, the book of souls, kicked off on february 24 in sunrise, florida a suburb of fort lauderdale. But the book of souls also serves to remind why iron maiden remain relevant today, more than thirty years after they were first formed. Iron maiden will soon be touring in support of its forthcoming album the book of souls, and hoo boy, is it a good time to be in iron maiden. State for the air, who perished in the crash on the maiden flight to india.
Maiden s sixteenth and firstever double studio album, the book of souls, was released worldwide on september 4, 2015 through parlophone records bmg in the 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. Check out iron maidens bitchin boeing 747 jalopnik. Iron maiden plane skull abstract perf rear window graphic decal suv truck car. Iron maiden limited edition ed force one model plane. I could have written half the book for plane geeks and gone into a lot more detail. Take a rare look inside ed force one, iron maiden s own airplane. We talked about doing an album three years ago when we.
Back at fun it had with ed force one on the book of souls tour video. Feb 12, 2016 ed force one, the boeing 747 jet that iron maiden will be using on their book of souls world tour, is coming to cardiff airport the plane is currently in the united arab emirates for maintenance. It is the bands first studio double album, and therefore also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. Brazilbased animator val andrade has released his latest iron maiden cartoon clip, for the book of souls, lifted from the bands 2015 album, the book of souls. A closer look at ed force one iron maidens jet rock pasta.
British heavy metal legends iron maiden have posted a minute video. Jul 29, 2016 as the 2016 tour draws to a close, we look back at the fun we had with ed force one. A selection of andrades previously released iron maiden based cartoons can be seen below. Step inside ed force one iron maidens, bruce dickinsons boeing 747400. Iron maiden s 747400, known as ed force one, is traveling the globe in support of the bands book of souls world tour. Mar 30, 2016 iron maidens the book of souls tour has landed in north america and the british icons will play new yorks madison square garden tonight march 30th. It was not all plane sailing though, as in santiago, chile, when the. Iron maiden animator val andrade debuts the book of. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. 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 was a concert tour by iron maiden, held in support of their.
Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 book of souls world. The book of souls is proof that iron maiden is the greatest metal band. 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. Iron maiden bruce air to paris to hear the book of souls youtube. Iron maiden looks back at fun it had with ed force one on the. Sep 11, 2015 the book of souls is beyond anything we couldve expected from iron maiden this far into their career. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics and tracklist genius. Officially licensed merchandise, t shirts, hoodies, and much more.
Dates on iron maidens the book of souls world tour can be found here with ticket links. Bruce dickison talks to us about his new plane and you can see just. Iron maiden unveils its awesome boeing 747 for book of souls. 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. He had flown iron maidens plane for their entire 2015 international tour, book of souls.
Iron maiden book of souls 2016 setlist spotify playlist. The heavy metal band plays at rogers arena as part of the book of souls world tour. Clearly, maiden wanted the book of souls to be a big and bold album. The plane called ed force one after the bands mascot, eddie is. Dec 29, 2017 for iron maidens the book of souls world tour, the guys upgraded a bit, because they chartered a significantly larger plane. This makes it the bands first live album since 2002s beast over hammersmith not to be produced by kevin shirley. This boeing features the iron maiden logo, ready for their book of souls tour. Following the major accident in chile on the morning of saturday, march 12, british heavy metal legends iron maiden have announced that a. Iron maiden the book of souls 2016, tshirt, box set. It is so worth getting the albums the way maiden keeps on delivering musically and visually. Iron maidens plane set to rejoin the book of souls tour. Models and merch available at complete your iron maiden v.
The book of souls was a landmark for iron maiden on many levels. Aviation geeks and headbangers were excited to welcome iron maiden s themed plane into vancouver. To say that iron maiden s the book of souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement. August 26th bruce flies a 737 full of fans and competition winners from cardiff to paris to hear the new iron maiden album. 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. Ive always found book of souls to be one of maiden s weakest albums, the songs are overly long, its very unenergetic and very dry. Iron maiden singer bruce dickinson with eddie the head, the bands mascot. Though it was mostly finished in 2014, vocalist bruce dickinsons cancer diagnosis and treatment delayed its release until he was medically cleared. The sheer breadth of the album defies expectation, and though there is some pandering, the. The bands gear will now be loaded before plane and band embark for fort lauderdale, florida to begin the book of souls world tour. 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. Official shop iron maiden iron maiden official shop. On 12 march, the plane was involved in a collision with a tow truck on the ground at comodoro arturo merino benitez international airport in santiago.
The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Iron maiden show no signs of slowing down or deterioration, this is agrade certified maiden. Iron maidens plane set to rejoin the book of souls tour in. Iron maiden released the book of souls last year, and theyare about to hit the road for a world tour in support of their sixteenth studio album. Take a rare look inside iron maidens ed force one plane. While 2006s a matter of life and death and 2010s the final frontier showcased longer songs, book of souls is epic by comparison. On monday, the hulking aircraft last left canadian airspace after taking off from.
By signing up you agree to receive news and offers from iron maiden. What you need to know about iron maidens new aeroplane louder. 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. Iron maiden have been around for nearly 40 years and yet this is the longest album of your career to date. Take a rare look inside ed force one, iron maidens. Aug 26, 2015 iron maiden will soon be touring in support of its forthcoming album the book of souls, and hoo boy, is it a good time to be in iron maiden. Iron maidens bruce dickinson gives tour of bands plane ed.
Iron maiden plane ed force one is coming to cardiff wales. Iron maiden unveils its awesome boeing 747 for book of. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics. 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. The first disc is 1010, and disc 2 is more heartfelt and ponderous in pace. Iron maiden book of souls album art pull over hoodie. Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 spectacular takeoff at cardiff airport cwlegff duration. Bruce dickinson had one final thought on stepping down from the pilots chair of ed force one, ill miss the big bird but you know what. 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. Fans excitedly track iron maidens plane landing at ohare.
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