A raw debut featuring classics like "Phantom of the Opera".
A double album. Recorded while Bruce was recovering from tongue cancer. Empire of the Clouds (18 minutes) is the longest Maiden song ever, a piano-driven epic about the R101 airship crash. It is symphonic, tragic, and brilliant. Iron Maiden. DISCOGRAPHY
Iron Maiden stands as a titan of heavy metal. Founded in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, the band became the spearhead of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Over five decades, they have released 17 studio albums, dozens of live albums, compilations, and EPs. Their discography is a masterclass in storytelling, technical precision, and relentless energy. A raw debut featuring classics like "Phantom of the Opera"
(2000) – Reunion album with Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith. Dance of Death Empire of the Clouds (18 minutes) is the