TREASURE ISLAND - New Maiden Album (June 6)

Diesel 11 said:
It's been four days since the record was released and I don't know about you guys but goddamn am I loving it. "Swashbuckler" and "Children of the Stars" are awesome modern Maiden rockers and the band sounds so fucking pumped up. "Tempting Evil" and "Invisible Man" are two of the darkest songs they've ever made and some of those lines in there shake me to my core. "White Whales".... where do I even begin. When was the last time Bruce has fucking SUNG like that??? That chorus is AMAZING. And "The Wind in the Willows"... I really hope this isn't the last Iron Maiden album but fuck man if this is their last song then what a way to go out. Steve outdid himself again here.

Obviously the band isn't touring the album because of Nicko's retirement but if they were, what kind of setlist would they play? I'm thinking something along the lines of this:

1. Libertas
2. Swashbuckler
3. Wrathchild
4. The Trooper
5. Children of the Stars
6. White Whales
7. Die With Your Boots On
8. Infinite Dreams
9. All for One
10. Treasure Island
11. Fear of the Dark
12. Iron Maiden

- ENCORE -
13. The Number of the Beast
14. 2 Minutes to Midnight
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name
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Bro, closing track "Wind of the Willows" penned solely by Harris, clocking over 12 minutes NOT in the setlist?!
You cray cray
 
Azas said:
They were published long ago—before the AI era. The first one came out in 1998. And just to reiterate, the last three stories I posted in the Maidenverse thread are purely my own writing. I originally wrote them in my native language and only used AI to translate them into proper English. In that regard, AI has been really handy.
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Interesting! Published via mainstream channel? i.e., proper publishing house, presentation, distribution, etc.?
 
____no5 said:
Interesting! Published via mainstream channel? i.e., proper publishing house, presentation, distribution, etc.?
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Published by a proper publishing house—in physical books, distributed through regular bookstores. My stories were included in anthologies from various years, featuring sci-fi, fantasy, and other contest-winning entries. So yeah, I know how to write. The recent arrival of AI—and my messing around with it—actually sparked me to start writing again. Also, the hostility of some forum members toward AI definitely played a part too, ha ha.
 
ChatGPT’s assessment:


It looks like you're presenting a fictional or fan-created Iron Maiden album titled Treasure Island with an original tracklist. This is a creative and compelling concept, especially with the nautical/pirate-themed elements, and it mirrors Iron Maiden's classic style of long epics, literary references, and multi-writer compositions.

Here’s a subjective ranking of the songs based on what would be consistent with Iron Maiden’s musical style, songwriting credits, and themes — assuming these are in the style of their actual discography:

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  1. White Whales (Harris) – 12:45
    • Classic Harris epic with literary metaphor (à la Rime of the Ancient Mariner). Likely a fan-favorite with a long instrumental section and powerful narrative.
  2. Treasure Island (Gers/Harris) – 11:22
    • The title track — probably theatrical and adventurous, with dynamic shifts and Maiden’s signature galloping riffs.
  3. Libertas (Smith/Dickinson/Harris) – 8:34
    • With all three heavyweights writing, this would be a standout — melodic, progressive, and likely anthemic.
  4. The Wind In The Willows (Harris) – 12:29
    • A long, possibly proggy closer. Harris loves allegory and longer tracks, and this literary reference suggests introspection and depth.
  5. Tempting Evil (Smith/Dickinson) – 7:19
    • Smith and Dickinson often deliver catchy, intense tracks (The Writing on the Wall, The Red and the Black). This could be a powerful mid-album punch.
  6. All For One (Smith/Dickinson) – 6:57
    • Could be a rousing, energetic call-to-arms in the spirit of The Trooper or 2 Minutes to Midnight.
  7. The Call Of The Wild (Gers/Harris) – 8:17
    • Gers and Harris sometimes go into folk or mythic territory (The Talisman, The Nomad). This would probably be epic and atmospheric.
  8. Hallowed Ground (McBrain/Smith/Harris) – 6:31
    • Rare McBrain writing credit — suggests unique rhythmic structure and maybe some unpredictable time changes.
  9. Invisible Man (Murray/Harris) – 8:46
    • Murray’s writing is often melodic and a bit dreamlike. Could be similar in tone to Stranger in a Strange Land.
  10. Children Of The Stars (Harris) – 4:47
  • Shorter Harris track — likely punchy and cosmic, possibly in the vein of The Wicker Man or Satellite 15… The Final Frontier.
11. Silent Guns (Smith/Dickinson) – 5:46
  • Interesting title, but shorter and might lack the grandeur of the epics. Probably more grounded or atmospheric.
12. Swashbuckler (Gers/Harris) – 4:45
  • Sounds fun and fast-paced, maybe in the style of Run Silent Run Deep or The Alchemist, but probably more of a side track than a centerpiece.

Final Thoughts:​

If this were a real Iron Maiden album, it would probably be highly praised by fans for embracing their epic tendencies, literary flair, and adventurous themes — almost a spiritual sibling to Seventh Son or The Book of Souls.
 
Any B-Sides? E.g. A Charlotte The Harlot prequel in keeping with the album theme. "Smelly Pirate Hooker (What's That Smell?)". Could be used for the next Anchorman movie.
 
I wish this was real.

I just know that Invisible Man would be completely forgettable. It's another The Man Who Would Be King
 
Click bait sites are taking elements of this and posting it as news. No album title but are saying they’ve recorded an album in Paris.
 
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