New Single - The Writing on the Wall

[Brazilian Benjamin Breeg]

Bruce solo career vibes. I liked it. Too early to judge if it's better than "Speed of Light".

 

[Josh]

Sounds great on Spotifiy.

 

[Jer]

Thought for sure it was a Dickinson/Gers track while listening to it the first time — shocked that it was Dickinson/Smith instead.

Pretty good. Some of the vocals were weak. Sounds like reunion Maiden.

 

[LooseCannon]

I really enjoyed the video. Whoever put it together has a good understanding of Iron Maiden legend, there's lots of little easter eggs in there.

The song itself is pretty good, I love the western vibe. It sounds better on Spotify - the vocals are much clearer.

I can't trust myself to rank new Iron Maiden music for some months, or even years, but I like this and I'll always be fond of it.

 

[Smither]

No info on the album.

I think that comes on Monday.

 

[7th son]

Uncharacteristic song for Dickinson/Smith duo, but it's not bad at all. Let's hope the new album info will come soon!

 

[Night Prowler]

Slightly better production than TBOS, but not too impressed with the song.

Kinda like a combo of TBOS and When The Wild Wind Blows, but without the fast part of the former or the buildup of the latter.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Spotify is indeed better! Still not sold on Bruce's vocals, but overall it's good and the music is great.

Second Impression - Fuck yeah, Steve Harris playing some outside-the-box bass stuff during the post-chorus riff! Kind of reminds me of his little runs during the main riff of Book of Souls.

 

[Steve Hogarth]

To reiterate my comments on the album rumors thread, less metal and more classic rock. Would fit great in a Dio-era Rainbow album, right next to 16th Century Greensleeves. That solo by H was immense. Love the production too, very organic.

 

[Iron Lurker]

I loved it. The song and the mini film. I think it's brilliant

 

[Stardust]

Would this be the album opener? I'm curious if they would have this song be that...

 

[Courbet]

Holy shit- EVERYONE listen to it on Spotify!
It’s soooo much better.
anyone know why the (massive) difference between yt and Spotify? It’s very drastic.

 

[srfc]

Love the western sound, reminds me of Cinderella, which is quite poignant with the day that's in it.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Also I have no idea what Bruce is saying half the time.

 

[jose_maiden]

I like the song !! cant wait for the monday? Announcement for the new album

 

[Cosmiceddie]

This song is a real let-down. Just a boring, run of the mill rock song that has nothing to do with Maiden.

 

[mirtilo]

Loved TWOTW. There is a "Sons of Anarchy" vibe on it.

Way better than Speed of Light.

 

[Jadukor]

Sounds great on Spotify. Great production, great chorus, very different and an amazing H solo. Overall loved it!!

 

[Smither]

As soon as I heard the beginning I thought of a Gers song, really uncharateristic for Adrian. Felt weird about it on the YT premiere, really liked it after replaying on Spotify, it sounds like a grower. The solo section is killer as well. It's so nice to see Maiden create something so out of the box, love the melodies, fits the Babylon theme. Bruce's voice is great, probably best recording of it since AMOLAD, production also sounds pretty good on streaming services.

 

[Josh]

Let's not forget for the last couple of albums the premier single has been the arguably weakest song on the album. I doubt this is any different.