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News 18th Studio Album discussion
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Same discussion goes on under the Thread "Which Iron Maiden albums Iron Maiden likes?", which is more appropriate, I guess.
Azas
Summer Rules
So, by a lucky twist of fate, I managed to get my hands on Iron Maiden's upcoming 18th album, Pophouse Rules, and, oh boy, it's an absolute monster.
Soundwise, it's somewhere between Powerslave and Tyranny of Souls.
Lyrically, it's a semi-concept album about a band that sells its entire likeness to a giant corporation. As the centuries pass, their virtual avatars gradually become self-aware and begin questioning their own existence and purpose. After all, how long can you keep playing the same songs over and over again without ever having the right to compose new music?
It's a triumphant yet deeply melancholy finale. The avatars try to create music of their own, but fail, because they're nothing more than shadows - mere reflections of people long gone. So they keep touring the Universe for all eternity, forever trapped in the Chains of Misery, unable to break free.
...And somewhere, in front of another sold-out crowd orbiting Proxima Centauri, they begin Fear of the Dark once again - unable to remember why.
EDIT: Through a complicated series of events involving bribery and blackmail, I finally got hold of the real artwork for the upcoming Maiden album. @matic22 , do you believe now? The goodness that's coming our way is the real deal.
Soundwise, it's somewhere between Powerslave and Tyranny of Souls.
Lyrically, it's a semi-concept album about a band that sells its entire likeness to a giant corporation. As the centuries pass, their virtual avatars gradually become self-aware and begin questioning their own existence and purpose. After all, how long can you keep playing the same songs over and over again without ever having the right to compose new music?
It's a triumphant yet deeply melancholy finale. The avatars try to create music of their own, but fail, because they're nothing more than shadows - mere reflections of people long gone. So they keep touring the Universe for all eternity, forever trapped in the Chains of Misery, unable to break free.
...And somewhere, in front of another sold-out crowd orbiting Proxima Centauri, they begin Fear of the Dark once again - unable to remember why.
EDIT: Through a complicated series of events involving bribery and blackmail, I finally got hold of the real artwork for the upcoming Maiden album. @matic22 , do you believe now? The goodness that's coming our way is the real deal.
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matic22
Ancient Mariner
Not enough Bjorn to be realistic.
Helmuth Von Moltke
Ancient Mariner
let’s face it this concept was already used in the classic Angel and Gambler video
“ And somewhere, in front of another sold-out crowd orbiting Proxima Centauri, they begin Fear of the Dark once again “
“ And somewhere, in front of another sold-out crowd orbiting Proxima Centauri, they begin Fear of the Dark once again “
Im hearing a rumour not one song on the album has the E C D chord progression. Surely it can't be true..
Hangdalar13
A Maiden-hungry Hungarian
Blasphemy!
Flaming Blimp Crash
Ancient Mariner
Didn't know Frida started dyeing her hair again.
Azas
Summer Rules
So, everyone on this forum wants Maiden to release a new album instead of taking a year off. Well, there is a way. An ancient recipe. Extremely powerful... but not easy to implement due to the stubbornness of certain parties involved, as well as the complexity and inherent danger of the required steps. To achieve the desired result, the following voluntary sacrifices and manifestations must be performed.
1. Blaze "The Messiah" Bailey must be restored to the ranks of Iron Maiden. During future concerts, he shall handle all the vocal heavy lifting, thanks to his mighty baritone voice.
2. Dennis "Chartbuster" Stratton must also return as the fourth Amigo in the guitar department. Together with Adrian, they shall make Iron Leppard rock like never before!
3. Having visualized the first two steps in great detail, the ritual performer must, at all costs, witness the final green flash of the setting sun over the sea. He must then be marked by a passing albatross. He shall indulge in excess and refrain from washing for forty days.
The easy part is now over.
4. The ritual performer must bring his daughter to the...
5. At the conclusion of the ceremony, he must gaze toward the horizon and witness a flock of flying pigs.
Only then shall Iron Maiden return to its formermorning glory.
There is also a sixth task. It simply reads: "Dawson must be replaced by some Lazarus." Scholars remain deeply divided on this point, however, and many consider it both unnecessary and non-canonical.
My part is done. Now it's your turn, my fellow Dissatisfieds.
As for me, I return to the dusty libraries and ancient monasteries... full of nuns who have very little fun.
Good luck, my fellow brothers and sisters in conspiracy and sin.
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1. Blaze "The Messiah" Bailey must be restored to the ranks of Iron Maiden. During future concerts, he shall handle all the vocal heavy lifting, thanks to his mighty baritone voice.
2. Dennis "Chartbuster" Stratton must also return as the fourth Amigo in the guitar department. Together with Adrian, they shall make Iron Leppard rock like never before!
3. Having visualized the first two steps in great detail, the ritual performer must, at all costs, witness the final green flash of the setting sun over the sea. He must then be marked by a passing albatross. He shall indulge in excess and refrain from washing for forty days.
The easy part is now over.
4. The ritual performer must bring his daughter to the...
5. At the conclusion of the ceremony, he must gaze toward the horizon and witness a flock of flying pigs.
Only then shall Iron Maiden return to its former
There is also a sixth task. It simply reads: "Dawson must be replaced by some Lazarus." Scholars remain deeply divided on this point, however, and many consider it both unnecessary and non-canonical.
My part is done. Now it's your turn, my fellow Dissatisfieds.
As for me, I return to the dusty libraries and ancient monasteries... full of nuns who have very little fun.
Good luck, my fellow brothers and sisters in conspiracy and sin.
***
MICHAEL KISKE: 'We Already Have 90%' Of Next HELLOWEEN Album 'Done'
In a new interview with Brazil's Rock Mania, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske reflected on the making of the band's latest album, "Giants & Monsters", which arrived in August 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Asked if the follow-up to 2021's "Helloween" was "an enjoyable album to write and re...
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dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
Talking about Helloween i expect more from them than the 2 last albums. Both are ok,great music,great musicians but for me the last great helloween album is better than raw. I dont say that thr rest are bad,because i dont think they have bad albums but not a mssterpieceSo, everyone on this forum wants Maiden to release a new album instead of taking a year off. Well, there is a way. An ancient recipe. Extremely powerful... but not easy to implement due to the stubbornness of certain parties involved, as well as the complexity and inherent danger of the required steps. To achieve the desired result, the following voluntary sacrifices and manifestations must be performed.
1. Blaze "The Messiah" Bailey must be restored to the ranks of Iron Maiden. During future concerts, he shall handle all the vocal heavy lifting, thanks to his mighty baritone voice.
2. Dennis "Chartbuster" Stratton must also return as the fourth Amigo in the guitar department. Together with Adrian, they shall make Iron Leppard rock like never before!
3. Having visualized the first two steps in great detail, the ritual performer must, at all costs, witness the final green flash of the setting sun over the sea. He must then be marked by a passing albatross. He shall indulge in excess and refrain from washing for forty days.
The easy part is now over.
4. The ritual performer must bring his daughter to the...
5. At the conclusion of the ceremony, he must gaze toward the horizon and witness a flock of flying pigs.
Only then shall Iron Maiden return to its formermorningglory.
There is also a sixth task. It simply reads: "Dawson must be replaced by some Lazarus." Scholars remain deeply divided on this point, however, and many consider it both unnecessary and non-canonical.
My part is done. Now it's your turn, my fellow Dissatisfieds.
As for me, I return to the dusty libraries and ancient monasteries... full of nuns who have very little fun.
Good luck, my fellow brothers and sisters in conspiracy and sin.
***
MICHAEL KISKE: 'We Already Have 90%' Of Next HELLOWEEN Album 'Done'
In a new interview with Brazil's Rock Mania, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske reflected on the making of the band's latest album, "Giants & Monsters", which arrived in August 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Asked if the follow-up to 2021's "Helloween" was "an enjoyable album to write and re...
So, it's all about selling branded Viagra - both from Bruce solo and from Maiden? This is going to be a huge success.
Jer
Vigor Mortis
Someone has entirely too much time on his hands…
Azas
Summer Rules
Time is always on my side,
Time is always on my side.
Can I tempt you, come with me,
Be Devil may care, fulfill your dream,
If I said I'd take you there,
Would you go, would you be scared?
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Not really... If an idea strikes me (today it was an article about Helloween already having about 90% of their new album finished), I immediately start connecting the dots. "Oh, they have two singers... let's project that onto Maiden," and so on.
The biggest problem is when I'm stuck with a notepad instead of a computer. Typing all this quality material is much more of a hassle because the notepad app has a mind of its own. On a PC keyboard, it doesn't take much time at all.
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Too much time on my hands
I got you on my mind
Playing easy to play
So easily
When you can't find the words to say
It's hard to make it through another day
And it makes me want to cry
Throw my hands up to the sky
So understand
Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years
Face up, make your stand
And realize you're living in the golden years!!!
Jer
Vigor Mortis
BRUCE DICKINSON's Upcoming Solo Album Will Include Collaboration With His Son AUSTIN: 'It's Gonna Be One Of The Key Tracks On The Record'
At this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson revealed to Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive that his upcoming solo album will include a collaboration with his son Austin. Bruce's oldest son, the 35-year-old Austin is a musician best known as the former frontman for the...
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Mostly about his solo endeavors, though he did drop this vague nugget: "I'm pretty busy in '27. And I think everybody's gonna be very happy with what I'm busy with —in every sense of the word."
