The book of souls world tour was a concert tour by iron maiden, held in support of their sixteenth studio album, the book of souls. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. We started working on the album in late summer 2014 and recorded it at guillame tell studios in paris, where wed done the brave new world album back in 2000 so the studio holds special memories for all of us. Were really excited about the book of souls and had a fantastic time creating it. All alone in a crowded room he tries to force a smile the smile it beamed or so it seemed but never reached the eyes, disguise masquerading as the funny man do they despise the false smile maketh of the man glass empty or half full try to make some sense or sorrows drown all looks well on the outside underneath the solemn truth theres something that inside has died tomorrow comes tomorrow. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. The book of souls is a music studio album recording by iron maiden prog relatedprogressive rock released in 2015 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. The book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album. Download the vector logo of the iron maiden the book of souls brand designed by mark wilkinson in encapsulated postscript eps format. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Be it the advancing age, a change in focus or just coincidence, maiden 2015 dont have the same kind of wild energy they once. The first insists that nothing theyve done since seventh son of a seventh son is worth listening to, and the second insists that everything or nearly everything that the band releases has its own spark of genius.
Its an album heavily based in the themes of death, reincarnation, the soul, and mortality. Tears of a clown is not a smokey robinson cover, but a midpaced. Watch the video for tears of a clown from iron maidens the book of souls for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The sentient is sent to seek out all the truth a flight to earth that is a given from his birth to rise from ashes of the dead out of the fire is sent to fulfil mans desire by power day and night. Paul bruce dickinson born 7 august 1958 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, airline. Tears of a clown maybe its all just for the best lay his weary head to rest was forever feeling drowned tears of a clown tomorrow comes tomorrow goes but the cloud remains the same wonder why hes feeling down tears of a clown maybe its all just for the best lay his weary head to rest was forever feeling down tears of a clown tears of a clown. As the release of the book of souls draws closer, we speak to all six members. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released on 4 september 2015. Watch the video for tears of a clown from iron maiden s the book of souls for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl hk like the iron maiden book of souls at musicians friend. The song is talking about the departure of dickinson from iron maiden.
As it stands, the book of souls is the best maiden record from dickinsons second act, and an impressive achievement from one of metals greatest bands. Sculpted by bruce spaulding fuller, this mask is based on the album cover of iron maidens 16th studio release, the book of souls. English heavy metal band iron maiden are releasing their 16th studio album, the book of souls, next month. Tirelessly committed to double guitars, massive solos, bombastic singalong choruses, fantasy lyrics and nonstop. Tears of a clown is the 9th song from iron maidens album the book of souls. Sep 04, 2015 the book of souls is the title track from iron maidens sixteenth album.
Iron maiden, like many other bands of this longevity, need an editor, and one would have helped reform the book of souls from a ninetyminute bloated monster into a sixty or even seventyminute masterpiece. Its launch and supporting tour were delayed to allow vocalist bruce dickinson time to recover from the removal of a cancerous tumour in early 2015. Galerie tattoos and body art tattoo designs gallery wolf tattoos, skull tattoos, new tattoos. This is referred to in his song born in 58 from the album tattooed. I like how the tears in this ink drawing looks so realistic. Iron maidens tears of a clown from latest album the. Book of souls triangle patch iron maiden global usa.
The lead single speed of light is my least favorite song though not a bad one on the album where the red and the black, tears of a clown, empire of the clouds and book of souls are my favorites with the others being very catchy and great to listen. It has the longest iron maiden song ever recorded on it and its the first double album theyve released. Thats 3 pieces of vinyl, some killer artwork, and all packaged in a trifold sleeve. To lose many words about the past of iron maiden and their importance to the heavy metal world would be a waste of them, given that they have helped shape the scene like very few others. Scopri pubblicazioni, recensioni, crediti, brani, e molto altro su iron maiden the book of souls in discogs. See more ideas about iron maiden posters, eddie the head and iron maiden mascot. Mayan temples, voodoo rituals, redcoats, monsters, a boeing 747 piloted by a vocalist and a bassist trying to shoot the audience with his bass guitar. The book of souls marks maidens sixteenth album, surfacing five years after 2010s the final frontier. The lead single speed of light is my least favorite song though not a bad one on the album where the red and the black, tears of a clown, empire of the clouds and book of souls are my favorites with the others being very catchy. Iron maiden, the book of souls a theatrical, 10minute track that respects the roots of one of heavy metals most glorious bands, but. As known, tears of a clown is about robbin williams and empire of the clouds is about a disaster. Gone are a lot of the more traditionallyarranged shorter metal tunes, often replaced by longer, expansive complicated proggytype compositions. Iron maidens tears of a clown from latest album the book.
Mix iron maiden the book of souls the book of souls. The book of souls is now my favorite iron maiden album prior was a toss up of somewhere in time, number of the beast and seventh son. Hello folks, this is a post to discuss the lyrics from the new album. Aug 24, 2015 english heavy metal band iron maiden are releasing their 16th studio album, the book of souls, next month. Sacrifices buried with kings accompany them on a journey with no end to an afterlife thats rich, with fruit of all the gods and to face the demons of. Ive tended towards the latter approach, yet i was a little concerned when the announcement came that this, the 16th.
You can change your location at the bottom of this page. Every detail of the mayanthemed eddie is captured in amazing latex mask. Iron maidens eagerly awaited new studio album the book of souls will be released globally on 4th september through parlophone records. The new album is the bands first since 2010s the final frontier an album many fans thought might have been the last for iron maiden. Dickinson quit iron maiden in 1993 being replaced by blaze bayley to. Stylistically 21st century maiden is a different beast than earlier incarnations of the band. By signing up you agree to receive news and offers from iron maiden. View the track listing and get your copy of the limited edition deluxe cd, cd, triple heavyweight vinyl or digital version. While being hard pressed to compete with the classics of the first dickinson era, the book of souls is probably the best iron maiden album since brave new world, even though the band clearly sounds somewhat different. The current status of the logo is active, which means the logo is currently in use. So get yourself the official iron maiden eddie book of souls mask, put on a copy of the book of souls and rock out. Number of the beast album cover tattooed on my left forearm what do you got. Oct 21, 2015 tears of a clown the book of souls 2015 iron maiden lyrics on screen i dont own this song enjoy the video and share it with your friends. Iron maiden the book of souls the metal observerthe.
Iron maiden is right behind black sabbath when it comes being one. Here is the soul of a man here in this place for the taking clothed in white, standing in the light here is the soul of a man time to speak with the shaman again conjure the jester again black dog in the ruins is howling my name so here. It was recorded in paris with their longstanding producer kevin caveman shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added earlier this year. One of the true heavyweights of metal, they are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2015 and are giving their faithful fans their 16th long player in the form of the. The search for the truth, the book of souls the rulers of planets and stars the power of the kings of traders and the wars planetary cycles and the phases of the moon is in the document a kingdom they will learn they were praying to the gods of nature and were living in the cities of stone towers reaching upward to the heavens. We almost didnt get a the book of souls world tour. See more ideas about drawings, send in the clowns and clown faces. Click here to login or subscribe your location is currently set to united states please ensure this country matches the country of your billing address. Smokey robinson sung of a character, who smiling in the crowd i try, but in a lonely room i cry. As far as i can understand, death or glory is about air combat and the book of souls is about the maya. Iron maiden the book of souls lyrics genius lyrics.
To access this page, you may need an iron maiden fanclub membership. Sculpted by bruce spaulding fuller, this mask is based on the album cover of iron maiden s 16th studio release, the book of souls. Tears of a clown by iron maiden song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. The book of souls by iron maiden on amazon music amazon. Britains heavy metal warhorse, iron maiden, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with the release of its sixteenth studio album, the book of souls. Tears of the dragon is the first single from bruce dickinsons second solo album, balls to picasso, released on 28 may 1994. Iron maiden ed force one boeing 747 spectacular takeoff at cardiff airport cwlegff duration. The book of souls is the longest iron maiden album, clocking in at 92. This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting, and indeed, fatigue set in, and for good reason. Black sabbath may have invented heavy metal but iron maiden personify the genre.
During the first leg of the tour the band played shows in 36 countries across six continents, which included their debut performances in. Tears of a clown iron maiden the book of souls youtube. It draws inspiration from the mayans, which subsequently led to the mesoamerican artwork of the album. The book of souls is the sixteenth studio album by english heavy metal band iron maiden, released. This writers own introduction to the book of souls was a marathon listen in one sitting. Iron maiden the book of souls pubblicazioni discogs. Iron maiden the book of souls hard rock, heavy metal rock, heavy metal bands. The track was inspired by comedian robin williams depression and suicide in 2014. Iron maiden lyrics tears of a clown all alone in a crowded room he tries to force a smile the smile it beamed or so it seemed but never reached the eyes, disguise.
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