The album is scheduled for September
Iron Maiden today announced details of their upcoming studio album. Titled “The Book Of Souls”, the English band's new work is scheduled for release on September 4th. At 92 minutes long, the album will be Iron Maiden's first double studio album.
This is the first time since 1984's "Powerslave" that the album features two songs written exclusively by Bruce Dickinson, one of which is the longest song in the band's career.
Band leader Steve Harris comments on the work: “Many of the songs were recorded while we were in the studio, still rehearsing, and we recorded them right after. I think that immediacy comes through in the songs, which almost have a live feel. I’m very proud of “The Book Of Souls,” we all are, and I can’t wait for the fans to hear it, and especially to take the songs on tour next year .
Iron Maiden's 16th album was recorded in 2014 and its release was delayed due to Bruce Dickinson's health, who recently recovered from treatment for tongue cancer. The band is expected to tour in 2016.
The band also made the tracklist available, which can be seen below.
Disc 1
1. If Eternity Should Fail (Dickinson) 8:28
2. Speed Of Light (Smith/ Dickinson) 5:01
3. The Great Unknown (Smith/ Harris) 6:37
4. The Red And The Black (Harris) 13:33
5. When The River Runs Deep (Smith/ Harris) 5:52
6. The Book Of Souls (Gers/ Harris) 10:27
Disc 2
7. Death Or Glory (Smith/ Dickinson) 5:13
8. Shadows Of The Valley (Gers/ Harris) 7:32
9. Tears Of A Clown (Smith/ Harris) 4:59
10. The Man Of Sorrows (Murray/ Harris) 6:28
11. Empire Of The Clouds (Dickinson) 18:01
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