The Iron Maiden Commentary

For lovers of history, literature, culture in general, and, of course…good music!

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It's 45 years since the release of #Purgatory, a remake of a very early #IronMaiden song originally called 'Floating', and which they used to play in their live set during '76 and '77.

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The Killers tour saw #IronMaiden evolve from a successful club act and opening act into a blistering headlining act. One of the most important line-up changes had taken place with the arrival of ex-Urchin guitarist and long-time friend of the band, Adrian Smith.

#Killers45

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With a bit of imagination, Drifter can be seen as the final part of the killers thread which seems to focus on the possibility of new beginnings & hope for the future. The mood of the song is happier than the rest of the album, & for many years was played extensively in concert.

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#Purgatory is a remake of a very early Iron Maiden song originally called 'Floating', and which they used to play in their live set during '76 and '77.

#IronMaiden

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#TwilightZone is another great track, about a spirit in purgatory that longingly watches and yearns for his still living former lover, and even contemplates killing her so that she might join him and ease his loneliness. #IronMaiden #Killers45

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A journey into the twisted mind of a deranged killer, this is undoubtedly the best song on the album. It represents the climax of the #Killers theme, describing the murder from the killer's perspective, who for the most part seems to revel in the adrenaline and power of the act.

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#InnocentExile continues the theme begun in 'Murders In The Rue Morgue' of an unjustly accused fugitive. In fact, it could well be a direct continuation where the fugitive is expounding on the wretchedness and hopelessness of his situation. #IronMaiden #Killers

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This might be Maiden's best instrumental song, which flawlessly sets a mood reminiscent of #GenghisKhan (c.1162–1227), the great Mongol military genius and scourge of the Far East during the 13th century, and whose empire was the largest in History. #IronMaiden #Killers

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A strange lil song about a pretty unhappy person apparently contemplating suicide. The guitar riffs are alright, but the lyrics are somewhat repetitive, as if Harris suddenly had a mental block and decided to repeat the same verse three times #IronMaiden #AnotherLife #Killers45

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Very loosely influenced by Edgar Allan Poe's (1809–1849) short story Murders In The Rue Morgue, this song tells the story of a fugitive who is being sought for murder. #IronMaiden #MurdersInTheRueMorgue #Killers45

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This is THE classic track from Killers, and a concert favourite. It's catchy and accessible, and was originally recorded on the Metal For Muthas compilation, which might be why it wasn't included on the previous album. #IronMaiden #Wrathchild #Killers45

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The Ides of March. At only 1:46, this is Maiden's shortest track. It's way too short, because it's a brilliant instrumental, probably among their best. #Killers45 #IronMaiden #IronMaidenCommentary #IMC

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It's 30 years since the release of ‘Lord of the Flies’! #LordOfTheFlies' is based on the William Golding 1954 novel of the same name, which was also made into films in 1963 and 1990.

#IronMaiden #IronMaidenCommentary #IMC

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45 years ago, #Killers was released!

Produced by the late, great Martin Birch, Killers continued #IronMaiden on their rise to prominence, selling over four times as many albums after its release than did its predecessor. #IMC #IronMaidenCommentary

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A Message from Maverick's family.

#IronMaidenCommentary #IMC #Maverick #IronMaiden

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22 years after the release of the original single, Iron Maiden decided to re-release a new and updated version of The Number of the Beast on the 3rd January, 2005. #IronMaiden #IronMaidenCommentary #IMC #NotB #Maverick

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It is with a heavy heart that we want to inform you that Guy, the writer and curator of The #IronMaidenCommentary, passed away on the 24th December, 2024 at the age of 60.

Please crank Hallowed Be Thy Name by his favorite band #IronMaiden in his honor.

Rest in peace, #Maverick

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It is with a heavy heart that we want to inform you that Guy, the writer and curator of The #IronMaidenCommentary, has passed away yesterday at the age of 60. Please crank Hallowed Be Thy Name by his favorite band #IronMaiden in his honor.
Rest in peace, #Maverick.

#IMC

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It's 35 years since the release of #InfiniteDreams. It continues the mystical theme of Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, detailing someone who is tormented by paranormal dreams and nightmares. #IronMaiden

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It's 44 years since the release of #WomenInUniform, #IronMaiden's 3rd single. It is also the only single in Maiden history that is actually a cover song, and the last with guitarist Dennis Stratton.