Maiden Voyage

Our voyage continues as we discuss Side A of Iron Maiden's epic concept album, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (hereinafter "7th Son" for brevity's sake). Ed and Stu wind up having a lot to say about this album and its tale of a boy born with special powers because he had a bunch of brothers and uncles!  Maiden's back on top with this album, both creatively and in terms of record sales. 7th Son debut...

We're back to endure Side B of Somewhere in Time and Stu and Ed wind up experiencing serious "Deja Vu" as they dislike this side of the album as much, if not more, than the first! We start with a long song about cross-country and end with an even longer song that can be used as Cliffs Notes to learn everything Alexander the Great ever did (though we like that song).  Where will this one fall in ou...

The show moves on to cover Somewhere In Time, because that is the next album chronologically! Ed is less than enthused. Stu is despondent. But it doesn't mean they can't have a good time while discussing Side A of Iron Maiden's 1986 album. Stu gets a lot of mileage reviewing the album art! Side A 1. Caught Somewhere in Time 2. Wasted Years 3. Sea of Madness 4. Heaven Can Wait Album Personnel Bruce...

Your intrepid hosts return to discuss Side B of Iron Maiden's fifth studio album, Powerslave. Stu and Ed cover the epic and grueling tour the band endured in support of the album, which entailed 189 gigs over the course of 331 days across 28 countries. During the tour, Iron Maiden became the first rock act to bring a full stage show behind the iron curtain, playing shows in Poland, Hungary and Yug...

Don't look now, but there are only two minutes to midnight! That's right, friends, we're talking Side A of Powerslave this week. Atomic bombs, dogfighting planes and a B-Side track capturing an argument between two band members! Released September 3, 1984, Powerslave is the first release by the band to feature the same lineup as the previous album. The album debuted at #2 on the UK albums chart, s...

The show moves on to Side B of Piece of Mind, which is chock full of literature inspired songs based on novels, a poem, a short story and a samurai! From the band's classic, "The Trooper," to the bonkers lyrics of "Quest for Fire," to the book report about Dune that is "To Tame a Land," this album side is all killer, no filler. Will Ed and Stu continue their streak of placing the band's latest rel...

The first bonus episode is here! Ed is flying solo, giving a bit more info on The Soundhouse Tapes, the three song demo recording Iron Maiden made over New Year's 1978. He also does a little history lesson on iron maidens as torture devices. Plus, a little housekeeping on the show schedule and future bonus eps!  This bonus episode is being posted in the main feed as a free preview. If you like the...

Stu and Ed discuss Side A of Iron Maiden's fourth studio album, Piece of Mind. The classic Maiden lineup is finally together with Nicko McBrain joining on drums. This album marks the beginning of a narrative journey for the depiction of Eddie in the band's artwork, with the album cover showing him in a straight-jacket, with a visible lobotomy scar, which he will carry forward for many albums to co...

Stu and Ed are back to talk Side B of the iconic Iron Maiden album, The Number of the Beast, discussing everything from Bruce's blood-curdling scream from the titular song to the epic chorus of Hallowed Be Thy Name! It's easy to see why this album has been certified platinum in the UK and USA, but where will the album rank on Stu and Ed's definitive list of Iron Maiden albums? What will be their f...

This week marks the beginning of the Bruce Dickinson era for Iron Maiden, as Ed and Stu discuss Side A of the seminal album, The Number of the Beast (1982)! The first single from this devilishly great album was Run to the Hills, released February 12, 1982. It debuted at #33 and spent 10 weeks on the UK charts, peaking at #7. The album itself was released March 22, 1982 and it debuted at the top of...

Ed and Stu discuss Side B of Iron Maiden's second studio album, Killers! They also discuss their favorite and least favorite songs on the album and where this album ranks in Iron Maiden's discography, as of 1981. (Hint: It's easily in the Top 5!) Side Two 7. Killers 8. Prodigal Son 9. Purgatory 10. Drifter The guys also discuss the second single from the album, Purgatory, which was released on Jun...

Stu and Ed discuss Side A of Iron Maiden's second studio album, Killers! First, they discuss Iron Maiden's cover of the song, "Women in Uniform," by Australia's Skyhooks. The song debuted on Nov. 1980 at #52, spending 4 weeks on the UK charts and peaking at #35. The band learned a valuable lesson about succumbing to record company pressures and maintaining control over their output. This song led...

We're back to discuss Side B of Iron Maiden's eponymous first studio album!! At the end, Stu and Ed reveal where this album ranks in Iron Maiden's discography, as of the time this album was released in 1980. (Hint: It's pretty high up in the rankings!) We also discuss the second single from the album, Sanctuary, which did not appear on the original UK album, but was added to the US release. Sanctu...

The first official episode of the podcast is here and we're discussing Side A of Iron Maiden's eponymous first studio album!! Released on April 14, 1980, the album debuted at #4 and spent 17 weeks on the UK charts. The album was preceded by the band's first single, Running Free, released on February 8, 1980. Side One 1. Prowler 2. Remember Tomorrow 3. Running Free 4. Phantom of the Opera Album Per...

Welcome to the first episode of Maiden Voyage! Before Stu and Ed begin their chronological journey through Iron Maiden's studio albums, they share a selection of songs from throughout the band's catalog to offer listeners a little sampling of what to expect. * * * If you are enjoying the show (already), join us on the Maiden Voyage Patreon to support what we're doing! Patrons are our best friends!...