Senjutsu - 3rd September 2021

[Kalata]

The title track, "Senjutsu" — I mean as soon as I heard that, I was like, "Oh wow, this is going to be different!" To me, it's a great way to open a show.

If the title track will be the album tour opener, then the walk-on Eddie will appear during other song later on in the set.

Spoiler

Appearances of the walk-on Eddie for the reunion albums tours:

TBOS tour - during the title track (#10 in the setlist)
TFF tour - during ''The Evil That Men Do'' (#11 in the setlist, 2011 leg)
AMOLAD tour - during ''The Evil That Men Do'' (second to last encore in the setlist)
DOD tour - during ''The Number Of The Beast'' (second to last encore in the setlist)
BNW tour - during ''The Evil That Men Do'' (#12 in the setlist)

Btw, ''Senjutsu'' is the third title track to be the album opener - after S15... TFF and CSIT.

 

[gazda]

I think that Eddie will come out during Stratego

 

[Kalata]

I think that Eddie will come out during Stratego

''Stratego'' will be the second song in the setlist (if the title track is the opener) - like it is on the album and Maiden usually opens their album tours with the first two songs from the album. Second song is too early for this Eddie too.

 

[Josh]

I can't believe it's already been 15 years since AMOLAD.

 

[Spaldy]

I can't believe it's already been 15 years since AMOLAD.

Stop it. I already feel old enough.

 

[blindg3]

It's killing me to wonder what the title track will sound like.

 

[Iron Lurker]

From UK Metal Hammer: "Due to exceptional demand the Metal Iron Maiden special fan pack has been re-stocked! Grab it worldwide"

I call BS, everyone knows Maiden fans can't read. Band is done...

 

[Spaldy]

This is interesting.

 

[Iron Lurker]

Been listening to Stratego a lot more. It's growing on me still. I still like TWOTW better (haven't gotten sick of that song yet, btw) but Stratego is awesome! The only thing is I'm not sure is if I like the keyboards for this song. Debating if they are needed. Just a minor quibble though...

 

[Gk1]

EDIT : LEAK IS NOT OUT YET.

 

[riff]

Got my hopes up for a second ^

 

[Barruel]

EDIT : LEAK IS NOT OUT YET.

The pic from the front and back covers comes from a Maiden official account, so no sign of Senjutsu copies on the wild.

BTW, I have the 100€+ box preordered and paid, but still...

 

[Gk1]

Got my hopes up for a second ^

Sorry mate. Just having fun!

 

[Kalata]

This is interesting.

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Yeah. Although it's the back cover of the album, Mark Wilkinson said that Steve liked both artworks and that they will use both - a double front cover!

 

[Belshazzar]

 

[Josh]

I wish these guys would stop posting pics of this stuff. It's like dangling the carrot in front of the rabbit. Come on now.

 

[redandtheblack92]

Yeah. Although it's the back cover of the album, Mark Wilkinson said that Steve liked both artworks and that they will use both - a double front cover!

the first since X-Factor.

 

[Urban Maniacs]

the first since X-Factor.

This means Senjutsu will chart at number 8 in the UK.

Iron Maiden are clearly done.

 

[agtsp16]

It's killing me to wonder what the title track will sound like.

It will sound like nothing you ever heard Maiden doing before.

 

[Oca]

Is it only me or is the band really paranoid about leaks this time round? I have a feeling (despite Covid) that they will try and get the album shipped to stores and retailers as late as they possibly can. If I place an order online, they tell me that I’ll receive the order at the earliest Sep 6. Does anyone have a Sep 3 confirmed order arrival? I think they’re playing it real close with shipping and probably try and get it to retailers on Sep 2 to have them just turn the items round and out the door. That’s a bit gutsy considering how wobbly the logistics are at the moment (I know, part of my job…).