The Book of Souls
Two-thirds into “The Great Unknown,” a mighty jam that searches out all the right tones, a truly soaring guitar solo is unleashed, signaling that the heavy metal pioneers still have fresh ways of channeling the abyss. In fact, in a blind listening test, this album could pass for a classic ‘80s-era Iron Maiden album; it has all the necessary ingredients, including apocalyptic riffs, imposing drum blasts, and, of course, Bruce Dickinson’s war-torn voice. *The Book of Souls* is a pensive tome that goes through numerous metamorphoses, increasing its smoldering energy with every step.
Iron Maiden's 16th album _The Book of Souls_ attempts to outdo everything the metal band has written over the past 35…
To say that Iron Maiden's The Book of Souls was ardently anticipated would be a vast understatement.
Book of Souls delights in scoffing at genre expectations. It's very metal and very, very good
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A review of Iron Maiden - The Book of Souls which was released worldwide on the 4th of September.
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