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"Speed of Light," "The Book of Souls," "Empire of the Clouds."

Iron Maiden's early years were marked by a series of lineup changes, with founding members Steve Harris (bass, backing vocals) and Paul Di'Anno (lead vocals) being the core of the band. Their debut single, "The Ides of March," was released in 1979, but it was their 1980 debut album, that gained them attention in the UK metal scene. The album's raw energy and Di'Anno's distinctive vocals set the stage for their future success.

A double album released amid Bruce Dickinson’s battle with throat cancer. The triumph of his survival imbues the record with extra weight. At 92 minutes, it’s sprawling. Highlights include the punkish "Speed of Light," the beautiful "Empire of the Clouds" (an 18-minute piano-led epic written by Dickinson about the R101 airship disaster), and the bruising title track. It’s uneven but ambitious.

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Sign of the Cross, Man on the Edge The Lineup: Blaze Bayley (Vocals), Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Janick Gers, Nicko McBrain.

A gritty debut featuring anthems like "Prowler" and the epic "Phantom of the Opera".

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"Speed of Light," "The Book of Souls," "Empire of the Clouds."

Iron Maiden's early years were marked by a series of lineup changes, with founding members Steve Harris (bass, backing vocals) and Paul Di'Anno (lead vocals) being the core of the band. Their debut single, "The Ides of March," was released in 1979, but it was their 1980 debut album, that gained them attention in the UK metal scene. The album's raw energy and Di'Anno's distinctive vocals set the stage for their future success.

A double album released amid Bruce Dickinson’s battle with throat cancer. The triumph of his survival imbues the record with extra weight. At 92 minutes, it’s sprawling. Highlights include the punkish "Speed of Light," the beautiful "Empire of the Clouds" (an 18-minute piano-led epic written by Dickinson about the R101 airship disaster), and the bruising title track. It’s uneven but ambitious.

🎸 Iron Maiden: A Discography of Pure Heavy Metal Evolution 🤘

Sign of the Cross, Man on the Edge The Lineup: Blaze Bayley (Vocals), Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Janick Gers, Nicko McBrain.

A gritty debut featuring anthems like "Prowler" and the epic "Phantom of the Opera".