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Iron Maiden have released Stratego, a second single from their upcoming album Senjutsu, which is released on September 3. It follows the release of a video for The Writing On The Wall last month.
Stratego is archetypal Maiden, with typically galloping rhythms and a rambunctious vocal from Bruce Dickinson. Written by founder/bassist Steve Harris and guitarist Janick Gers, it tells a story of warring tribes in ancient Japan, but perhaps the only real surprise swoops in as the song heads towards the four minute mark, with dramatic strings heralding a section that brings Led Zeppelin‘s classic Kashmir to mind.
In an earlier statement, Dickinson said, “We’re all really excited about this album. We recorded it back in early 2019 during a break in the Legacy tour so we could maximise our touring yet still have a long set up period before release to prepare great album art and something special as a video. Of course the pandemic delayed things more – so much for the best laid plans – or should that be ‘strategies’!?
“The songs are very varied, and some of them are quite long. There’s also one or two songs which sound pretty different to our usual style, and I think Maiden fans will be surprised – in a good way, I hope!”
Earlier this week, Maiden announced a partnership with UK supermarket brand Asda, who’ll be selling a Senjutsu edition of Trooper’s Sun & Steel Japanese lager, and a t-shirt adorned by the face of the band’s loveable mascot, Eddie.
Also this week, the band released a new SFX version the video for The Writing On The Wall. This – along with the new Stratego video.
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- Iron Maiden - The Evil That Men Do + Hype Stickered - EX - UK - 12" vinyl - £25.00, $31.25, €30.00 (New Item) (arrived 22-Nov-2024 18:00)on November 23, 2024 at 8:48 pm
IRON MAIDEN The Evil That Men Do (1988 UK limited edition 3-track 12" single, also including Prowler '88 & Charlotte The Harlot '88 both featuring vocals by Bruce Dickinson, housed in a superb fold-out 'Monster Of Rock' poster sleeve. The sleeve displays some minor wear to the edges and has never been displayed, and the vinyl has minimal signs of play 12EMS64)
- Iron Maiden - Maiden Japan - Paper Sleeve EX - German - 12" vinyl - £20.00, $25.00, €24.00 (New Item) (arrived 22-Nov-2024 17:39)on November 23, 2024 at 8:48 pm
IRON MAIDEN Maiden Japan (1981 German 4-track EMI Electrola label 12" EP featuring live tracks recorded at the Kosei Nenkin Jall, Nagoya on 23rd May 1981. Includes the tracks Running Free, Remember Tomorrow, Killers & Innocent Exile. Housed inaa fragile paper picture sleeve featuring the great 'Ninja Eddie' image of Eddie holding a 'Katana' Japanese sword picture along with the 'Special Live EP' logo on the front. Due to the flimsy nature of the paper sleeve, these tend to get damages easily. The cover displays some light general wear with no splits or rips, whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play, overall an excellent copy)
- Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills / The Number Of The Beast + Voucher - UK - 12" vinyl - £35.00, $43.75, €42.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 19-Nov-2024 18:00)on November 23, 2024 at 8:48 pm
IRON MAIDEN Run To The Hills / The Number Of The Beast (1990 UK 5-track limited edition 12" single double pack, part of the 'First Ten Years' series. Also including Total Eclipse and Remember Tomorrow - live in Italy, along with Listen With Nicko Part IV. Housed in a hype stickered gatefold picture sleeve incorporating the original artwork for both releases, with collectors box voucher. The cover displays some light general wear, and the vinyl remains in a 'near mint' condition with very little signs of play IRN4)
- Iron Maiden - The Evil That Men Do - Inj - Gatefold - Factory Sample - UK - 7" vinyl - £25.00, $31.25, €30.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 19-Nov-2024 18:00)on November 23, 2024 at 8:48 pm
IRON MAIDEN The Evil That Men Do (1988 UK limited edition injection moulded 7" vinyl single, also including Prowler '88, a re-recorded studio version featuring Bruce Dickinson on lead vocals instead of Paul Dianno. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with live photos inside and reference to the 'Seventh Tour Of A Seventh Tour' Monsters Of Rock concert at Donington on the reverse. This example has a 'Manufacture Property' sticker attached to the back. The cover displays some light general wear and the vinyl looks barely played EMG64)
- Iron Maiden - Powerslave - Zoetrope Animated Picture Disc Edition - Sealed - UK - picture disc LP - £39.99, $49.99, €47.99 (New Item) (arrived 20-Nov-2024 12:56)on November 23, 2024 at 8:48 pm
IRON MAIDEN Powerslave (40th Anniversary 2024 UK/EU special Zoetrope Animated Picture Disc Edition LP, the first ever Iron Maiden Zoetrope picture disc vinyl featuring unique zoetrope artwork that creates an animation-effect whenviewed spinning on your turntable via your smartphone camera. The original sleeve has been expanded to gatefold and contains new artwork and exclusive 'Powerslave at 40' liner notes from Steve Harris. Hype sticker & factory sealed)
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