Maiden Voyage

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Episode 8 - Piece of Mind (Side B) Oct 23, 2020

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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 release on the top of their album rankings? Does anyone care? Listen for an answer to the first question and answer the second for yourself!

Side Two

5. The Trooper 6. Still Life 7. Quest for Fire 8. Sun and Steel 9. To Tame a Land

Album Personnel

Bruce Dickinson - vox Dave Murray - guitars Adrian Smith - guitars Steve Harris - bass guitar Nicko McBrain - drums

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Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

This podcast is a labor of love based on decades of devoted fandom. We strongly encourage listeners to buy Iron Maiden's albums or listen to them using your favorite streaming music service to support these heavy metal legends. To check out the cover art for the band's albums and singles, visit the band's excellent website.

Bonus Episode 1 Oct 20, 2020

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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 show and don't mind listening to Ed blather on, consider joining our patreon (at the $3/month Strangers tier or above) to listen to future bonus episodes.

Episode 7 - Piece of Mind (Side A) Oct 16, 2020

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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 come.

The guys also discuss the folly of Icarus and how Ed's views have changed regarding the guitar tones on this album.

The album was released on May 28, 1983, peaking at #3 and spending 18 weeks on the UK charts.

The was also the band's best selling album in North America so far peaking at #14 on the Billboard 200. It was certified gold in the US by July and platinum in 1986. It went platinum in the UK in 1995.

Side One

1. Where Eagles Dare

2. Revelations

3. Flight of Icarus

4. Die with Your Boots On

Album Personnel

Bruce Dickinson - vox

Dave Murray - guitars

Adrian Smith - guitars

Steve Harris - bass guitar

Nicko McBrain - drums

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Episode 6 - The Number of the Beast (Side B) Oct 09, 2020

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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 favorite and least favorite songs on the album? Who is the Vincent Price imitator that performs the spoken word intro for NotB and how much did Vincent Price want when he was approached to do it?

Side Two

5. The Number of the Beast

6. Run to the Hills

7. Gangland

8. Hallowed Be Thy Name

Album Personnel

Bruce Dickinson - vox

Dave Murray - guitars

Adrian Smith - guitars

Steve Harris - bass guitar

Clive Burr - drums

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Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

Episode 5 - The Number of the Beast (Side A) Oct 02, 2020

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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 the UK charts with a bullet, spending 2 weeks in the top spot. NotB would spend 35 weeks on the UK charts and reach #33 in the US. The album is certified platinum on both sides of the pond.

Side One

1. Invaders

2. Children of the Damned

3. The Prisoners

4. 22 Acacia Avenue

Album Personnel

Bruce Dickinson - vox

Dave Murray - guitars

Adrian Smith - guitars

Steve Harris - bass guitar

Clive Burr - drums

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Maiden Voyage is a Hamfisted Production and is researched and edited by Ed Coleman.

Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

Episode 4 - Killers (Side B) Sep 25, 2020

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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 June 15, 1981. It debuted at #62 on the UK charts, appearing for only 3 weeks and peaking at #52.

The Top 5 songs on the UK charts at the time Purgatory debuted were:

1. One Day in Your Life - Michael Jackson

2. Being With You - Smokey Robinson

3. More Than In Love - Kate Robbins and Beyond

4. Teddy Bear - Red Sovine

5. Going Back to My Roots - Odyssey

Other notable songs on the charts at the time: Can't Happen Here - Rainbow (#29); The River - Bruce Springsteen (#35); Would I Lie To You - Whitesnake (#48); Too Drunk To F**k - Dead Kennedys (#57).

Album Personnel

Paul Di'Anno - vocals

Steve Harris - bass, backing vox

Dennis Stratton - guitar, backing vox

Dave Murray - guitar

Clive Burr - drums

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Maiden Voyage is a Hamfisted Production and is researched and edited by Ed Coleman.

Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

Episode 3 - Killers (Side A) Sep 18, 2020

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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 to the band's first music video.

Killers was released on February 2, 1981, debuting at its peak position at #12 and spending a total of 12 weeks on the UK charts. (The album would also go on to reach #78 in the US after debuting in June 1981 at #179)

Killers was the band's first album with producer Martin Birch, who would produce the next 8 Iron Maiden albums (through Fear of the Dark). Killers was also the first album with long-time guitarist Adrian Smith, who had played with Dave Murray in another band, Stone Free. It was also the last album with singer Paul Di'Anno, who was fired due to stage performance issues.

Side One

1. The Ides of March (Instrumental)

2. Wrathchild

3. Murders in the Rue Morgue

4. Another Life

5. Genghis Khan (Instrumental)

6. Innocent Exile

Album Personnel

Paul Di'Anno - vox

Dave Murray - guitars

Adrian Smith - guitars

Steve Harris - bass guitar

Clive Burr - drums

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Maiden Voyage is a Hamfisted Production and is researched and edited by Ed Coleman.

Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

Episode 2 - Iron Maiden (Side B) Sep 11, 2020

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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. Sanctuary debuted at #34 and spent 5 weeks on the UK charts, peaking at #29.

Side Two

5. Transylvania

6. Strange World

7. Charlotte the Harlot

8. Iron Maiden

Album Personnel

Paul Di'Anno - vocals

Steve Harris - bass, backing vox

Dennis Stratton - guitar, backing vox

Dave Murray - guitar

Clive Burr - drums

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Maiden Voyage is a Hamfisted Production and is researched and edited by Ed Coleman.

Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

Episode 1 - Iron Maiden (Side A) Sep 11, 2020

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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 Personnel

Paul Di'Anno - vocals

Steve Harris - bass, backing vox

Dennis Stratton - guitar, backing vox

Dave Murray - guitar

Clive Burr - drums

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The Maiden Voyage illustration is by Shafer Brown. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

Maiden Voyage is a Hamfisted Production and is researched and edited by Ed Coleman.

Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

Episode 0 - The Pilot Sep 11, 2020

Show notes

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.

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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!

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The Maiden Voyage illustration is by Shafer Brown. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

Maiden Voyage is a Hamfisted Production and is researched and edited by Ed Coleman.

Theme music composed by Sam Retzer, under license from SmartSound.

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