Following the announcement of the forthcoming early September release of their new studio album "A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH", Iron Maiden reveal their front cover artwork!
The album artwork:
Also announced is the news that THE REINCARNATION OF BENJAMIN BREEG will be released as a very special single on 14th August.
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 its really heavy riff and lyrically its 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 - were putting out a two track CD - THE REINCARNATION OF BENJAMIN BREEG and HALLOWED BE THY NAME (Legends Session) and if its 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
(To include Crossed Gun Logo sticker)
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
c/w Run To The Hills (Radio 1 Legends Session)
The Trooper (Radio 1 Legends Session)
The album artwork:
Also announced is the news that THE REINCARNATION OF BENJAMIN BREEG will be released as a very special single on 14th August.
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 its really heavy riff and lyrically its 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 - were putting out a two track CD - THE REINCARNATION OF BENJAMIN BREEG and HALLOWED BE THY NAME (Legends Session) and if its 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
(To include Crossed Gun Logo sticker)
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
c/w Run To The Hills (Radio 1 Legends Session)
The Trooper (Radio 1 Legends Session)
Go ahead Linda, give yourself a rimshot. 
hah
