Iron Maiden
The essential Iron Maiden records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Iron MaidenIron MaidenStart here
Iron Maiden
A raw, punky debut of galloping NWOBHM energy. Vital and influential. The start of a legend.
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2The Number of the BeastIron MaidenClassic
The Number of the Beast
The arrival of Bruce Dickinson and the band's classic era, galloping, melodic and theatrical. Anthemic from start to finish. A heavy-metal landmark.
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3Piece of MindIron MaidenClassic
Piece of Mind
A polished peak of intricate, melodic metal, home to 'The Trooper'. Tight and beloved. A classic.
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4PowerslaveIron MaidenClassic
Powerslave
Epic, intricate and confident, home to the towering 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. The peak of their golden run. Grand metal done right.
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5Somewhere in TimeIron MaidenClassic
Somewhere in Time
A polished, synth-tinged peak of melodic metal. Tuneful and beloved. A high point.
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6Seventh Son of a Seventh SonIron MaidenClassic
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
A lush, keyboard-tinged concept peak. Ambitious and beloved. A high point of their run.
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7Brave New WorldIron MaidenClassic
Brave New World
A triumphant Dickinson-return comeback of classic Maiden. Bold and beloved. A late peak.
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