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Whyzdom - New Album Cover Art And Release Date Revealed, Song Online
The band has uploaded a new song titled "Atlantis" from their upcoming album to their myspace page. Also the following message has been posted on the Ascendance Records blog:
"Ascendance Records are proud to announce the release of the début album from Whyzdom entitled "From The Brink Of Infinity" on the 21st September.
Go here to see the album cover.
Think of a huge orchestra and a massive symphonic choir intertwined with powerful riffs and enchanting melodies from a clear and passionate feminine voice, and you'll get an idea of what Whyzdom have managed to create. Their classical influences ranging from the romantic to the contemporary period, as well as the appealing melodies that drive the songs, make their sound utterly unmistakeable in an ever growing scene.
The project was founded by the guitarist and orchestrator Vynce Leff in early 2007, already well known in the progressive sphere having produced several successful albums for the British label Cyclops Records. It is fronted by Telya Melane, a singer and actress, fond of metal, classical music and theatre. The other members Regis Morin, Tristan Demurger, Nicolas Chaumeaux and Marc Ruhlmann joined soon after and a first EP '"Daughter Of The Night" was recorded less than 6 months from the band's inception. It got instant acclaim from reviewers and music fans around the world, as well as several awards and plaudits (Best French Band 2008 - Metalsymphonique.com, Best EP - HeavyLaw.com, etc).
Go here for the Metal Storm review of "Daughter Of The Night".
Although still a young band, Whyzdom were invited to play in several festivals in France - most of the time as headliner - and won the Metal Female Voices Fest Contest in Belgium in October 2008. They will play in the 7th edition of this great Festival (17/10/2009) to launch their début album.
Lyrically "From The Brink Of Infinity" is an attempt to explore the feelings of human beings when confronted with the mystery of life and death. The album deals with the fear of crossing the line between the finite lapse of life and the infinity of death. Different characters, having come very close to that line, express themselves in the songs through Telya's voice, to tell their story as a form of catharsis.
It's a very strong album from a new band that has an unmistakable well of experience to draw upon within their ranks. Bombastic, ambitious and epic, Whyzdom have already made their indelible mark on the scene!
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"Ascendance Records are proud to announce the release of the début album from Whyzdom entitled "From The Brink Of Infinity" on the 21st September.
Go here to see the album cover.
Think of a huge orchestra and a massive symphonic choir intertwined with powerful riffs and enchanting melodies from a clear and passionate feminine voice, and you'll get an idea of what Whyzdom have managed to create. Their classical influences ranging from the romantic to the contemporary period, as well as the appealing melodies that drive the songs, make their sound utterly unmistakeable in an ever growing scene.
The project was founded by the guitarist and orchestrator Vynce Leff in early 2007, already well known in the progressive sphere having produced several successful albums for the British label Cyclops Records. It is fronted by Telya Melane, a singer and actress, fond of metal, classical music and theatre. The other members Regis Morin, Tristan Demurger, Nicolas Chaumeaux and Marc Ruhlmann joined soon after and a first EP '"Daughter Of The Night" was recorded less than 6 months from the band's inception. It got instant acclaim from reviewers and music fans around the world, as well as several awards and plaudits (Best French Band 2008 - Metalsymphonique.com, Best EP - HeavyLaw.com, etc).
Go here for the Metal Storm review of "Daughter Of The Night".
Although still a young band, Whyzdom were invited to play in several festivals in France - most of the time as headliner - and won the Metal Female Voices Fest Contest in Belgium in October 2008. They will play in the 7th edition of this great Festival (17/10/2009) to launch their début album.
Lyrically "From The Brink Of Infinity" is an attempt to explore the feelings of human beings when confronted with the mystery of life and death. The album deals with the fear of crossing the line between the finite lapse of life and the infinity of death. Different characters, having come very close to that line, express themselves in the songs through Telya's voice, to tell their story as a form of catharsis.
It's a very strong album from a new band that has an unmistakable well of experience to draw upon within their ranks. Bombastic, ambitious and epic, Whyzdom have already made their indelible mark on the scene!
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| Source: | ascendancerecords.com |
| Band profile: | Whyzdom |
Guilt Machine - Album Release Dates And Album Info
The following news has been posted on the official site of Arjen Anthony Lucassen:
"We're happy to finally announce the European release dates and details of the forthcoming album from Arjen's new project, Guilt Machine! The album, titled "On This Perfect Day," will be released by Mascot records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: 28 August
Europe: 31 August
USA: Date still pending
The art for the cover (pictured above) and booklet was created by Christophe Dessaigne, a talented new artist whom we discovered (quite by chance) while browsing Flickr. Coincidentally, it turned out that Chris is an Ayreon fan, and was thrilled beyond belief when we asked him to do the artwork. The Guilt Machine logo and packaging layout were created by Thomas Ewerhard.
On This Perfect Day will be released in 3 different editions:
Limited Edition 32-page Digibook (CD + DVD)
Special Edition Digipack 24-page booklet (CD + DVD)
Regular Edition jewel case, 24-page booklet (CD only)
Track List:
CD (all editions):
1] Twisted Coil (11:43)
2] Leland Street (8:03)
3] Green and Cream (10:32)
4] Season of Denial (10:22)
5] Over (6:11)
6] Perfection? (10:46)
DVD (Limited and Special editions only):
Audio Bonus Tracks:
1] The Stranger Song (L. Cohen) - vocals Jasper (4:53)
2] Michelangelo (J. Campbell) - vocals Arjen (3:23)
3] Fan Messages (8:14)
4] Perfection? - guide vocals Arjen (9:37)
5] Twisted Coil - radio edit (4:17)
6] Pull me out of the Dark - radio edit (Green and Cream) (3:36)
7] Over - radio edit (3:56)
Video:
1] Trailer "On this Perfect Day" (4:33)
2] Making of the Trailer (3:44)
3] Interview with Guilt Machine (40:03)
Guilt Machine:
Arjen Lucassen: instruments, backing vocals
Jasper Steverlinck (Arid): vocals
Chris Maitland (ex Porcupine Tree): drums
Lori Linstruth (ex Stream Of Passion): lead guitar
Next week's newsletter will contain pre-order information and.... links to the first audio samples, so stay tuned!"
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"We're happy to finally announce the European release dates and details of the forthcoming album from Arjen's new project, Guilt Machine! The album, titled "On This Perfect Day," will be released by Mascot records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: 28 August
Europe: 31 August
USA: Date still pending
The art for the cover (pictured above) and booklet was created by Christophe Dessaigne, a talented new artist whom we discovered (quite by chance) while browsing Flickr. Coincidentally, it turned out that Chris is an Ayreon fan, and was thrilled beyond belief when we asked him to do the artwork. The Guilt Machine logo and packaging layout were created by Thomas Ewerhard.
On This Perfect Day will be released in 3 different editions:
Limited Edition 32-page Digibook (CD + DVD)
Special Edition Digipack 24-page booklet (CD + DVD)
Regular Edition jewel case, 24-page booklet (CD only)
Track List:
CD (all editions):
1] Twisted Coil (11:43)
2] Leland Street (8:03)
3] Green and Cream (10:32)
4] Season of Denial (10:22)
5] Over (6:11)
6] Perfection? (10:46)
DVD (Limited and Special editions only):
Audio Bonus Tracks:
1] The Stranger Song (L. Cohen) - vocals Jasper (4:53)
2] Michelangelo (J. Campbell) - vocals Arjen (3:23)
3] Fan Messages (8:14)
4] Perfection? - guide vocals Arjen (9:37)
5] Twisted Coil - radio edit (4:17)
6] Pull me out of the Dark - radio edit (Green and Cream) (3:36)
7] Over - radio edit (3:56)
Video:
1] Trailer "On this Perfect Day" (4:33)
2] Making of the Trailer (3:44)
3] Interview with Guilt Machine (40:03)
Guilt Machine:
Arjen Lucassen: instruments, backing vocals
Jasper Steverlinck (Arid): vocals
Chris Maitland (ex Porcupine Tree): drums
Lori Linstruth (ex Stream Of Passion): lead guitar
Next week's newsletter will contain pre-order information and.... links to the first audio samples, so stay tuned!"
Read more ››
| Source: | ayreon.com |
| Band profile: | Guilt Machine |
Hellfest - Update Straight From The Festival Area
Today is the second day of Hellfest. Many of us (including me, as I must confess) are sunburnt, probably not a single person on the whole festival site slept very well and a substantial part of the festival-goers have been drunk for most of the last 40 hours. In other words; we're having a blast!
Both Pentagram and Bring Me The Horizon had to cancel their set, but further everything seems to be going by plan. The weather is playing along nicely too. It hasn't rained, save a wee little bit on Friday morning, and sometimes a small breeze passes by to cool us down a little.
Only one name has been announced so far, but we've been told that there should be around 100 bands playing at Hellfest in 2010. The one band that has already been announced is nothing less than Immortal though!
We'll bring you a detailed review of the festival, with a lot of pictures of course, in a few days. We've also conducted a couple of interviews that we're really anxious to have your read! Cheers and horns up from Barry, Collin, Cyrille, Ivor, Jeff, (a currently sober) Marcel, Momo, myself, and of course from all of the non-staff Metal Stormers here at Hellfest!
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Both Pentagram and Bring Me The Horizon had to cancel their set, but further everything seems to be going by plan. The weather is playing along nicely too. It hasn't rained, save a wee little bit on Friday morning, and sometimes a small breeze passes by to cool us down a little.
Only one name has been announced so far, but we've been told that there should be around 100 bands playing at Hellfest in 2010. The one band that has already been announced is nothing less than Immortal though!
We'll bring you a detailed review of the festival, with a lot of pictures of course, in a few days. We've also conducted a couple of interviews that we're really anxious to have your read! Cheers and horns up from Barry, Collin, Cyrille, Ivor, Jeff, (a currently sober) Marcel, Momo, myself, and of course from all of the non-staff Metal Stormers here at Hellfest!
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| Source: | metalstorm.ee |
Dawn Of Destiny - Announce Their Third Album
The recordings for the 3rd Dawn Of Destiny album will start in june. This time the band will record at the "Sounds Of Steel" studios in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany.
After "Begins" (2007) and "Rebellion In Heaven" (2008) here for the Metal Storm review], the new album will be released in Europe and Japan in late summer/autumn 2009, again via Shark Records and Marquee Avalon. For album No. 3 the DoD has some surprises for the buyers of this CD. Ian Parry (Elegy, Ayreon, Vengeance) and Bernhard Weiss (Axxis) will appear as guest singers on this album.
For more information go here:
http://www.myspace.com/dawnofdestiny and http://www.dawnofdestiny.de
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After "Begins" (2007) and "Rebellion In Heaven" (2008) here for the Metal Storm review], the new album will be released in Europe and Japan in late summer/autumn 2009, again via Shark Records and Marquee Avalon. For album No. 3 the DoD has some surprises for the buyers of this CD. Ian Parry (Elegy, Ayreon, Vengeance) and Bernhard Weiss (Axxis) will appear as guest singers on this album.
For more information go here:
http://www.myspace.com/dawnofdestiny and http://www.dawnofdestiny.de
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| Source: | dawnofdestiny.de |
| Band profile: | Dawn Of Destiny |
MetaLmorphosis Festival, Cyprus - Announced By Pitch Black Records
Cyprus-based label Pitch Black Records is pleased to support the upcoming MetaLmorphosis Festival taking place in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Friday June 12th, 2009.
Headlining the event will be Greek metallers Psycho Choke preceded by five local acts, with the label's own Prodigal Earth appearing just before the main act for the first time since the release of their album "Zenith II Zero" which is already receiving rave reviews worldwide (Check out the Metal Storm review here). The other four local bands appearing are Aegrimonia, Lost Tribe, Morior and Stormcast.
Summer being a heavy tourist period for Cyprus, Pitch Black Records realizes there might be metal fans visiting the island from abroad interested in attending the festival and is more than happy to help out with ticket purchasing and transportation. For more information anyone interested may contact the label through its website.
Flyer
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Headlining the event will be Greek metallers Psycho Choke preceded by five local acts, with the label's own Prodigal Earth appearing just before the main act for the first time since the release of their album "Zenith II Zero" which is already receiving rave reviews worldwide (Check out the Metal Storm review here). The other four local bands appearing are Aegrimonia, Lost Tribe, Morior and Stormcast.
Summer being a heavy tourist period for Cyprus, Pitch Black Records realizes there might be metal fans visiting the island from abroad interested in attending the festival and is more than happy to help out with ticket purchasing and transportation. For more information anyone interested may contact the label through its website.
Flyer
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| Source: | pitchblackrecords.com |
Deeptrip - TV Interview And First Show In England
The unique Swiss band Deeptrip that plays a type of grunge rock with classical instruments will be interviewed by the independent TV station "Balcony News". This interview should be online on the 15th December on http://www.balconytv.co.uk/.
On the evening of the same day they will be giving their first concert in England, headlining a show in The Dublin Castle, London (www.thedublincastle.com). The complete line-up is as follows:
Deeptrip - Prog grunge with strings! Violin, contrabass and cello-plus a guitarist/singer and pounding drummer. It's sort of Soundgarden meets Yes?
Wreck Of The Minotaur - Fabulously ridiculous grindcore/thrash metal which is so over the top it's ace. The singer sounds like a Satanistic fairground barker, and all in all they make Napalm Death sound like Steps!
Rise Of Raphia - Mad for it full-on screamo with some frenetic prog guitars and a demonic vocalist, loads of breakdowns, signature changes and its tendency to go off at many different tangents may make ROR a more challenging listen than say Jack Bleedin' Johnston, but the playing is always incisive and intense, a bit like Mastodon in that sense.
Armstrong - Melodic rock pop metal with chiming guitar bits that get reet under yer skin. Impressively their self financed single hit 23 in the indie charts and there is a bit of an a and r clamour around these brisk and biting rockers.
As for the Swiss fans of the band; they shouldn't miss Deeptrip's concert in the Alte Kaserne, Zürich, for which the band have announced a "special surprise". In March 2009 Deeptrip will have their first appearance in Canada.
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On the evening of the same day they will be giving their first concert in England, headlining a show in The Dublin Castle, London (www.thedublincastle.com). The complete line-up is as follows:
Deeptrip - Prog grunge with strings! Violin, contrabass and cello-plus a guitarist/singer and pounding drummer. It's sort of Soundgarden meets Yes?
Wreck Of The Minotaur - Fabulously ridiculous grindcore/thrash metal which is so over the top it's ace. The singer sounds like a Satanistic fairground barker, and all in all they make Napalm Death sound like Steps!
Rise Of Raphia - Mad for it full-on screamo with some frenetic prog guitars and a demonic vocalist, loads of breakdowns, signature changes and its tendency to go off at many different tangents may make ROR a more challenging listen than say Jack Bleedin' Johnston, but the playing is always incisive and intense, a bit like Mastodon in that sense.
Armstrong - Melodic rock pop metal with chiming guitar bits that get reet under yer skin. Impressively their self financed single hit 23 in the indie charts and there is a bit of an a and r clamour around these brisk and biting rockers.
As for the Swiss fans of the band; they shouldn't miss Deeptrip's concert in the Alte Kaserne, Zürich, for which the band have announced a "special surprise". In March 2009 Deeptrip will have their first appearance in Canada.
Read more ››
| Source: | thedublincastle.com |
| Band profile: | DeepTrip |
| Event: | Deeptrip |
Prodigal Earth - Release Debut Album Through Pitch Black Records
Pitch Black Records announces the arrival of the debut album by local Cypriot act Prodigal Earth. Their style is melodic classic heavy metal with a touch of power and this promises to be one of the best metal albums to have ever come out of Cyprus; both in terms of production and in terms of composition.
The album, titled "Zenith II Zero", will be released in October 2008 and it includes 12 melodic heavy/power compositions characterized by an overall fresh sound as well as Nicholas Leptos' (Diphtheria, Arryan Path) charismatic voice. The album's cover and inlay artwork have been created by Thomas Ewerhard who is well known for his work with Therion, Jorn, Tankard, Vanden Plas and Hammerfall among others.
The album's opener is a powerful cry of anger against the people who let the terrible accident of Cypriot airliner Helios happen three years ago and the ongoing crime of still not having brought them to justice after all this time. "Disaster 121" is dedicated to the memory of the 121 souls who perished on that flight and their families.
As a tribute, the song will be made available for download, free of charge, on the day of the anniversary (August 14th) on the label's website.
For more information visit: http://www.pitchblackrecords.com
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The album, titled "Zenith II Zero", will be released in October 2008 and it includes 12 melodic heavy/power compositions characterized by an overall fresh sound as well as Nicholas Leptos' (Diphtheria, Arryan Path) charismatic voice. The album's cover and inlay artwork have been created by Thomas Ewerhard who is well known for his work with Therion, Jorn, Tankard, Vanden Plas and Hammerfall among others.
The album's opener is a powerful cry of anger against the people who let the terrible accident of Cypriot airliner Helios happen three years ago and the ongoing crime of still not having brought them to justice after all this time. "Disaster 121" is dedicated to the memory of the 121 souls who perished on that flight and their families.
As a tribute, the song will be made available for download, free of charge, on the day of the anniversary (August 14th) on the label's website.
For more information visit: http://www.pitchblackrecords.com
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| Source: | pitchblackrecords.com |
Darkmoon - Start To Record New Album
Swiss Extreme metallers Darkmoon have posted the following news on their homepage:
"Finally we will enter the Little Creek Studio at the end of May to produce our second album for CCP Records. It will be named "Apocalyptic Syndrome". It will containe 10 songs between the borders of Death/Thrash and Black metal. So be ready for the apocalypse!!!
And we have a new gig to announce: Saturday June 16th we will play at the Gallery in Pratteln. This will be a warm- up- show for the Battle of Metal Festival in Geiselwind, Germany. There some other bands will play too. So check the dates section in a few days for details...the event will be presented by the sounds2move.de webzine....be there!!"
"Finally we will enter the Little Creek Studio at the end of May to produce our second album for CCP Records. It will be named "Apocalyptic Syndrome". It will containe 10 songs between the borders of Death/Thrash and Black metal. So be ready for the apocalypse!!!
And we have a new gig to announce: Saturday June 16th we will play at the Gallery in Pratteln. This will be a warm- up- show for the Battle of Metal Festival in Geiselwind, Germany. There some other bands will play too. So check the dates section in a few days for details...the event will be presented by the sounds2move.de webzine....be there!!"
| Source: | darkmoon.ch |
| Band profile: | Darkmoon |
Lunatica - New Video Posted Online
Swiss Symphonic Power Metal formation Lunatica have posted a video for the song 'Song For You' on their website. The video can be viewed here.
"Song For You" comes off the band's latest album "The Edge Of Infinity", which was released on 25 August.
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"Song For You" comes off the band's latest album "The Edge Of Infinity", which was released on 25 August.
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| Source: | lunatica.ch |
| Band profile: | Lunatica |
Iron Maiden - New Album Artwork, New Single And Tour Info
Iron Maiden have posted the new album artwork on their website. The album should be released in September.
Also announced is the news that The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg will be released as a very special single on August 14th.
Says Steve Harris, "This is a very intense album in many ways and we really wanted to go with a lead track that demonstrated that in the best way, rather than going for a shorter track on the album just to please the chart rules. Benjamin Breeg is a great example of the feel of the album in it's really heavy riff and lyrically it's a very dark, atmospheric and powerful song which really epitomizes what the album is all about for us. So it made a natural choice for us."
In true Maiden style, the single will be released in two special Limited Edition formats, which by content will not be eligible for the UK singles chart. Manager Rod Smallwood explained, "There are various chart rules compliant to number of tracks, the maximum running time, price structure and all the rest of it. As for the new Maiden single - its simple - we're putting out a two track CD - The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg and Hallowed Be Thy Name (Legends Session) and if it's too long to qualify for the charts, then so be it. We have no problem with it being non-chart eligible.
EMI will also release a special 7" picture disc with collectable sticker of the 'Crossed Guns' Logo. B sides to both formats are from last years amazing Radio 1 legends session, recorded especially for the Zane Lowe show.
Limited Edition 2 track CD:
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Radio 1 'Legends' Session)
Limited Edition 7" picture disc:
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
Run To The Hills (Radio 1 'Legends' Session)
The Trooper (Radio 1 'Legends' Session)
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg is taken from the forthcoming album, A Matter Of Life And Death - full track listing as below:
01. Different World - Smith/Harris - 4.17
02. These Colours Don't Run - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 6.52
03. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 8.44
04. The Pilgrim - Gers/Harris - 5.07
05. The Longest Day - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 7.48
06. Out Of the Shadows - Dickinson/Harris 5.36
07. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg - Murray/Harris - 7.21
08. For The Greater Good of God - Harris - 9.24
09. Lord Of Light - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 7.23
10. The Legacy - Gers/Harris - 9.20
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Also announced is the news that The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg will be released as a very special single on August 14th.
Says Steve Harris, "This is a very intense album in many ways and we really wanted to go with a lead track that demonstrated that in the best way, rather than going for a shorter track on the album just to please the chart rules. Benjamin Breeg is a great example of the feel of the album in it's really heavy riff and lyrically it's a very dark, atmospheric and powerful song which really epitomizes what the album is all about for us. So it made a natural choice for us."
In true Maiden style, the single will be released in two special Limited Edition formats, which by content will not be eligible for the UK singles chart. Manager Rod Smallwood explained, "There are various chart rules compliant to number of tracks, the maximum running time, price structure and all the rest of it. As for the new Maiden single - its simple - we're putting out a two track CD - The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg and Hallowed Be Thy Name (Legends Session) and if it's too long to qualify for the charts, then so be it. We have no problem with it being non-chart eligible.
EMI will also release a special 7" picture disc with collectable sticker of the 'Crossed Guns' Logo. B sides to both formats are from last years amazing Radio 1 legends session, recorded especially for the Zane Lowe show.
Limited Edition 2 track CD:
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Radio 1 'Legends' Session)
Limited Edition 7" picture disc:
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
Run To The Hills (Radio 1 'Legends' Session)
The Trooper (Radio 1 'Legends' Session)
The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg is taken from the forthcoming album, A Matter Of Life And Death - full track listing as below:
01. Different World - Smith/Harris - 4.17
02. These Colours Don't Run - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 6.52
03. Brighter Than a Thousand Suns - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 8.44
04. The Pilgrim - Gers/Harris - 5.07
05. The Longest Day - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 7.48
06. Out Of the Shadows - Dickinson/Harris 5.36
07. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg - Murray/Harris - 7.21
08. For The Greater Good of God - Harris - 9.24
09. Lord Of Light - Smith/Harris/Dickinson - 7.23
10. The Legacy - Gers/Harris - 9.20
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| Source: | ironmaiden.com |
| Band profile: | Iron Maiden |