Iron Maiden Albums Ranked From Worst to Best

[@dustintaber]

The artwork for Somewhere in Time has always fascinated me

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

I think they were inspired by Blade Runner, which is fucking awesome!

[@scottybbadd]

It's one of their best album covers

[@marceldebruijn5888]

It has so much Maiden eastereggs in that coverart. It was my first album I bought

[@mudgutzadventures436]

One of my favorites

[@Norman-Bates-60]

Back to the future was the biggest movie in 1985.. Then Somewhere in time came out in 86.. Back to the Future was a big smash hit at the time.. Then Maiden used some Blade Runner influence for the main idea.

[@milenpenchev804]

Somewhere in time is my favorite too and it has their best album cover as well.

[@shaunshuping9768]

Phenomenal for sure! Title track, Wasted Years, Stranger In A Strange Land, and Alexander The Great was some powerful stuff! Really had that classic '86 arena reverb production!

[@bassrocks4419]

Somewhere in Time is definitely my favorite album with Bruce Dickenson. I’ve also really come to love the first two albums with Paul DiAnno, maybe the first one a little more so.

[@francois-xavieresperance5007]

"Somewere in Time" and "The final frontier" : my 2 favorites ablums.

[@bassrocks4419]

@@francois-xavieresperance5007 Final Frontier is one of the more unique Iron Maiden albums and I really like that one as well, I do t understand why people talk down on it so much. When The Wild Wind Blows might be my favorite Iron Maiden song

[@francois-xavieresperance5007]

@@bassrocks4419 Me neither. Isle of Avalon , the Talisman, The Alchimist, Starblind .... Maybe because it is a concept album ?

[@JCStorm76]

I’m surprised Killers and Iron Maiden are so low. I still think Brave New World is the best of the Dickinson reunion albums too so that surprised me too. Fear Of The Dark is underrated I agree. If i had to pick a favourite maybe Somewhere In Time. Same as you.

[@takodabostwick8507]

I was kind of surprised, but at the same time, I wasn't. Every Maiden fan ever is gonna have a different opinion. Personally I love their first two records. They're both awesome!

[@JCStorm76]

@@takodabostwick8507 Me too

[@thenovicenoisemaker]

Love Brave New World

[@phxsunsfaninsd]

@@takodabostwick8507 a list that would be so hard to make as they don’t have any bad albums IMHO. I love the Blaze material too, so many good songs on those 2 albums that I’ve really grown to appreciate over the years. I didn’t like X-Factor when it came out, which blows my mind now. I think I must have subconsciously denied that it was good because I was so upset that the band was breaking up!

[@brianloughlin6359]

agree ! Killers and Iron Maiden are definetly among their best. Also BNW is definetly their best since the 80s

[@b2tall239]

I "discovered" Iron Maiden in 1984 with their 'Powerslave' album so it'll always be #1 on my list. 'Somewhere in Time' and 'Piece of Mind' aren't far behind. They're my second favorite metal band behind only Sabbath.

[@TehDFC]

Controversial take-Love Sabbath too-Ozzy is awesome of course-but I prefer Dio.

[@matthewtommasino7979]

Just my opinion, i think the self titled is one of the best Albums they've releaced, its in the top 3 for me. Along with Powerslave and NOTB

[@Transilvanian90]

Yup, the S/T doesn't get enough love. Super underrated album that I return to quite a lot

[@BlazonStone000]

I love that you put Somewhere in Time at #1. I love that record so much.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

I've been listening to metal for 40 years and every time I think of what my favorite album of all is it always comes down to Somewhere In Time.

[@diegobarros758]

It will always be my favorite, there isn’t a single weak song on this album. Amazing work!

[@Questformetal]

Brave new world is in my top 3 personally love that album (it was the first one I heard though so maybe bias) great video anyway ya scallywag 🍺

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks m8

[@thomashall3026]

I agree. I've seen them 27 times live and Blood Brothers is perhaps their best live song IMO.

[@giannalee6493]

Brave New World is my absolute favorite album. I just think all the songs have so much story and so many transporting musical elements that it just can’t be beat. Great videos tho!!

[@rodsmolter5046]

Killers is my favorite, every song on there is "killer". I also love how dark it sounds. 2. Number of the Beast 3.Piece of Mind 4. Powerslave 5. Somewhere in Time No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark is where they started to lose me, not bad albums but quite a drop off from the previous albums IMO.

[@SeanFlygon]

Glad to see someone who doesn't immediately bash No Prayer or Fear for being terrible albums. They weren't great, but not deserving the flak they normally get.

[@mr.immortal1614]

I just listened to no prayer and I was saying the whole time why do people hate this it’s so good

[@aidenswords5809]

Bring your daughter is awful though

[@mr.immortal1614]

Nah

[@dafender]

Love the album

[@mrmaxaxl]

It's amazing!! Short and very raw sounding songs!

[@maxrav1831]

Well it came after the brilliant 7th son with its brilliant lyrics, phrasing and theme. Adrian left so a bit of maidens sound is missing. The production is not as good as the eighties albums imho. 7th son did well in Europe but thr Yanks never took to it so for me npfd was an attempt at re engaging with the American Market but for me it marks the end of maidens classic 80s period.

[@gforcecoons5857]

My rank with best song from each 1)Somewhere in Time - Somewhere in Time 2)Powerslave - Rime of the Ancient Mariner 3)Seventh Son - Infinite Dreams 4)Killers - Wrathchild 5)Brave New World - Nomad 6)Number of the Beast - Hallowed be thy Name 7)Iron Maiden - Phantom of the Opera 8)Piece of Mind - Trooper 9)Dance of Death - Paschendale 10)Book of Souls - If Eternity Should Fail 11)Matter of Life and Death - Longest Day 12)Final Frontier - El Dorado 13)Fear of the Dark - Be Quick or Be Dead 14)X Factor - Man on the Edge 15)No Prayer for the Dying - no standouts 16)Virtual X - Clansman

[@takodabostwick8507]

Love watching your videos. Keep up with the good work. When are you going to rank albums from Motorhead and Saxon?

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks man and I’ll try to get to them in the near future

[@peir77]

Very cool you put Somewhere in Time as number one because it was never one of my favorites but it shows how Iron Maiden speaks differently to different people. I think the best is the Paul D'Anno stuff because of the gritty vocals and there was more diversity and creativity in the songs. Not a big fan of Fear and No Prayer.. but Powerslave, SSofaSS, Mind, and Beast are some of my favorite albums of all time. Now I'll have to go back and revisit Somewhere in Time because of this review.

[@theefxful]

As a guitar practitioner who get caught more by guitar riffs and solos than vocals and other instruments, and as a fan for almost 12 years My personal top 5 List : 1) Somewhere in time (1998 remastered) (Has the best guitar riffs and solos ever. Also has the best B-side songs in any album) 2) Fear of The Dark (Man...This album takes you on a journey. Some songs like Childhood's End, Chains of Misery, Weekend Warrior are criminally underrated) 3) (This one is hard) Powerslave (An absolute classic in Aces high, 2 minutes... Some songs are really fun to play on guitar like Back in The village and also that galloping riff on Powerslave is a killer) 4) Seventh Son of A Seventh son ( Moonchild is the best album opener imo, also titletrack is instant classic) 5) Brave new World (Titletrack has one of the most complex guitar solos you could ever come up with. The Nomad is lowkey The Most Underrrated IM song) Other great albums : Killers, Number of the Beast Note: I never understood why Piece of Mind is such a fan favourite as i never really felt something special listening to that album. Sure The Trooper is a catchy song, but to me there are more less-known songs that i find a lot better.

[@joshualind437]

Nice discussion. I love a good Iron Maiden List. My list changes every time I do this, but here goes: 16. Virtual XI 15. The Final Frontier 14. No Prayer for the Dying 13. Fear of the Dark 12. Book of Souls 11. The X Factor 10. Dance of Death 9. A Matter of Life and Death 8. Brave New World 7. Killers 6. Iron Maiden 5. Somewhere in Time 4. Powerslave 3. Number of the Beast 2. Piece of Mind 1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son My top 5 could change on any given day; they are each amazing albums. I feel bad for putting Fear of the Dark and No Prayer so low because there are some terrific songs on those albums, but there are several songs on each that just seem like real stinkers to me. Overall, an amazing discography!

[@tuievans]

What do you think of Senjitsu? (New Album)

[@gunnarkimball3676]

I love your videos bro but I have a question do you prefer gar Samuelson or nick Menza on drums for megadeth

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks and they’re both great but Menza

[@skullkrusher4418]

I'm SO glad you put Piece of Mind above NOTB and Powerslave. I think Piece of mind is so underrated. At least compared to the albums before and after it. Every song on it is great if not amazing. And amazing playing and tone. Love your #1 pick as well :)

[@henrikbredelius666]

What do you think about their latest album, Senjutsu?

[@tdunph4250]

Extremely interesting #1. I didn't see that coming at all. I mean, obviously by the process of elimination I knew it was going to be in your top 3 but still, quite an intriguing pick for #1. I agree with %98 of what you said. Only thing of note is I personally would have moved A Matter of Life and Death up slightly, but anyway, great video!! Two thumbs up!!

[@augmentedhat16]

There is no “Worst” Maiden album, only the “absolute best” albums. All of them are way beyond awesome!

[@godspeedfilthypeasantblack1968]

Fanboy

[@Shuhlyiautist]

@@godspeedfilthypeasantblack1968 ok

[@demonizer69420]

Nah some of their albums suck

[@tsaw0202]

Eyyyy I was at that Nashville show too! That's dope, killer concert as always

[@cerebralassassin2060]

Steve Harris said on that Metal Show A matter of life and death was among their best work and has been overlooked..I completely agree !

[@alexvigil29]

Another good video Bryce , sucks they took other one down , I got hit with a copyright warning/ban on a Guns N’ Roses live video I posted , so I removed all the live videos I took of them sadly, hopefully this one doesn’t get taken down , heard music in the background but you seemed to talk over it most the way through , a few bands will go after you for anything , I had a friend lose her Facebook account and years of pictures she couldn’t get back after posting an eagles song , those guys come after you for anything you post of them with there music in it.

[@alessandroborghese8148]

I love the fact that you put somewhere in time at the top because it's probably my favourite maiden album, all the songs are great! Great list!! The only difference for me is that i visceraly love brave new world! It's a very important album for me

[@dirkriley3004]

Great list 👍 where would you put the new album in your list ? Would be curious to see what spot ? Love the hat bro ! Phins up 🐬 🤘

[@fbi.potato]

This my boy right here! Somewhere in time is also my favorite album. It is so great. With Wasted years being my favorite song of all time. Great rankings all around!

[@anthonyzwisler9454]

Mes 3 albums favoris : 1-Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son 2-Powerslave 3-No Prayer For A Dying.

[@alfie.6652]

I'm bored so I'll put this here: 16. Virtual XI 15. X Factor 14. No Prayer For The Dying 13. Final Frontier 12. Fear of the Dark 11. Dance of Death 10. Book of Souls 9. Somewhere In Time 8. Iron Maiden 7. A Matter of Life and Death 6. Brave New World 5. Killers 4. Powerslave 3. Piece of Mind 2. The Number of the Beast 1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

[@cEEsar22]

Seventh son of a Seventh Son is number 1 for me as well

[@shaunshuping9768]

Respectable list bro!!🤘🤘 Regarding the top 3 as for myself I'd flip #1 and #2 spot,... my very first album owned and first introduction to Iron Maiden was Piece of Mind and was truly a life changing experience for 13-14yr old me! Still my fav Maiden album and easily top 3 fav album of all time across all rock, hard-rock, and metal subgenres!!!🤘🤘

[@taranguapo]

Piece of Mind Somewhere in Time Powerslave Seventh Son Number of the Beast Killers Fear of the Dark No Prayer for the Dying Brave New World Iron Maiden Dance of Death A Matter of Life and Death Book of Souls Final Frontier Virtual XI X Factor My top 5 or 6 can be interchangeable most days. Depends on my mood. Incredible band with so many great albums. Every album has something enjoyable even if the album as a whole is not the best. Love em!!

[@okbaez3]

Awesome ranking. I'm pretty sure we went to the same Iron Maiden concert in Nashville TN back in 2017 !! Best concert of my life !! 🤘🤘

[@Transilvanian90]

Good list! You've given a lot of thought to this and came up with a unique list that I'm sure many IM fans disagree with (I'd change some stuff too) but your appreciation of their music is obvious! Somewhere in Time is basically my co-favorite album along with Seventh Son, followed by Piece of Mind, Number, Killers and Powerslave, then Iron Maiden. It's really tough to rank their first 7, especially when realizing that Brave New World, Dance of Death and A Matter are all excellent too. I've rarely seen No Prayer ranked that high but I can appreciate that, it's a good consistent album, although I feel Fear of the Dark has a couple better standout tracks (but a weaker album overall).

[@letstalkmetal6867]

Fear of the dark is underrated, Judas be my guide, the fugitive and wasting love are amazing! that and powerslave are my favorite iron maiden albums

[@harindernannar6417]

I agree. I have always thought Somewhere in Time is the best of a brilliant catalogue. Glad you picked up. It is often overlooked in favour of Peace or Number but their strongest collection of songs. And the tour was awesome. Two nights at Sheffield City Hall. Those were the days. Thanks

[@scottybbadd]

My top 5 Maiden albums 5. 7th Son 4. Somewhere In Time 3. Number Of The Beast 2. Piece Of Mind 1. Powerslave

[@teebrinner5939]

I'm more of less with you on that Scott

[@ItsAllForYouDemon]

Great video. Always fun to look at albums, after hearing another person's opinion....new ways to look at a record, always make it feel new again. Just Sub'd to your channel. Looking forward to diving into your back content. Take care.

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks and cool 👍🏻

[@letsmakethemostofthis]

Whered you get that powerslave poster

[@brycetalksmetal]

It’s a flag, from eBay years ago

[@phxsunsfaninsd]

Interesting list and probably a hard one to do. I love every one of those albums and I’ve been a fan since I was in HS when NOTB first came out. Some of your choices I agree with, including your #1. Somewhere in Time is incredible and the tour was phenomenal, my first of 14 times seeing them. Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is my all time favorite Maiden song. It embodies everything that is the unique sound of Iron Maiden, especially the emotion. ROTAM is a very close 2nd and for all the same reasons. I was a little surprised that you didn’t have Brave New World higher though. It’s so good from start to finish and it’s a long double album, but seems shorter because it’s so intense.

[@ctb3386]

The reason your videos are great is that you do your own thing and not just put everything in the same exact order as everyone else. Good job man . keep em coming

[@kirillivanov9638]

X-Factor has a special place in my heart; I kind of take it personally when people talk shit about the album. But I understand why it's not a favorite among most Maiden fans.

[@Samantas5855]

Top 3 maiden albums along with SiT and SSOASS

[@npc310177]

X-Factor was (and still is) amazing. Really dont get the hate that album gets..

[@inashentears]

X-Factor is one of my favorite Maiden Albums, though i must say, i had my problems with it back when it was released, because as a kid it was a must bashing the new singer because only trve maiden is with Dickinson bla bla... well, many years later i started to fell in love and enjoy X-Factor as a part of Maiden. X-Factor is definitly a "grower" but if it hits you... Also it is the "darkest" Maiden Album which has an impact on me when i have also some not good mood moments.

[@inashentears]

@@isaacl.baldeonguerra1623 definitly! ;-)

[@bvdaussiemetalhead9338]

Fastest Maiden ranking vid ever!! I never picked up any albums with BB. My number one would be Powerslave 🤘

[@bloodshedares9681]

Good video keep up the good work

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks!

[@heikoflottmann8895]

Hallo Bryce I love ranking the Albums! 16. Book of souls 15. Virtual XI 14.The X Factor 13. The final frontier 12. Dance of death 11.A matter of life and death 10. No prayer for the dying 09. Fear of the dark 08. 7th son of a 7th son 07. Brave new world 06. Somewhere in time 05. Powerslave 04. Piece of mind 03. Killers 02. First Album 01. The number of the beast ❤🤘 So have a nice day and stay save,Heiko

[@richbillionair]

Why did you rank book of souls last? It is because most songs are too long and get boring fast?

[@heikoflottmann8895]

I like all the Maiden Albums but one must be the least favourite !

[@rodsmolter5046]

That's a great ranking. Glad to see the 1st 2 albums get the respect they deserve. Killers is my favorite followed by Number of the Beast but your list is very similar to my tastes. Somewhere in Time is good but I can't see how anyone would have it ranked above the first 5 albums, no way. It does probably have the best cover art, although they are all great.

[@CradleOfJohn]

My favorite Maiden album has to be Somewhere In Time as for me personally it was the most impactful and there was just something about the production quality that made that album so special which is why I wished Maiden would play more tracks from that album anytime they play a live gig.

[@ttwistedyt]

I love your lists. Maiden is my favorite band, really interesting to see others' rankings, how they'd compare to mine... \m/ \m/

[@AnalogAttack]

Interesting ranking! Intrigued to hear what particular punk influences you hear on Killers.

[@brycetalksmetal]

Mainly it’s just Di’Anno’s singing style at times reminding me of some of those 70s punk bands which I’m not a fan of... but he’s grown on me over the years and it doesn’t bother me too much at this point

[@AnalogAttack]

@@brycetalksmetal Just interested as there are a couple of moments on Killers where I can pinpoint exact influences from hardcore punk that was happening in the UK at the time. Cheers!

[@jerryhensley6255]

Do you ever have a chance listen to Charlotte the harlot 22 acacia avenue

[@ThrashinNSlashin]

Powerslave is my favorite and somewhere in time is underrated

[@ninja-wp5nz]

Nice ranking Bryce ! For me No prayer for the Dying ( The Assassin ) number 1 greetz from Belgium

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks… and cool!

[@kojiyah7597]

my dad is selling his collection would you be interested in buying his CDs?

[@AsIfHeKnew]

Great list man, well done. I ranked the Top 5 too, what's your opinion on my list? Thanks 😎

[@RAAZR-]

Ranked (Fav song): 17. The X Factor (Sign of the Cross) 16. No Prayer for the Dying (Run Silent Run Deep) 15. Senjutsu (Stratego) 14. The Book of Souls (Death or Glory) 13. A Matter of Life and Death (The Longest Day) 12. The Final Frontier (When the Wild Wind Blows) 11. Iron Maiden (Phantom of the Opera) 10. Virtual XI (The Educated Fool) 9. Killers (Wraithchild) 8. Number of the Beast (22 Acacia Avenue) 7. Brave New World (The Wicker Man) 6. Dance of Death (Rainmaker) 5. Piece of Mind (Where Eagles Dare) 4. Fear of the Dark (Judas Be My Guide) 3. SSoaSS (The Evil That Men Do) 2. Powerslave (Powerslave) 1. Somewhere in Time (Caught Somewhere in Time)

[@philipdeppen3644]

Somewhere in time is by far my favorite maiden album. The song writing the production the use of synthesizer the melodies. Just everything about that album is incredible.

[@swiftdeparture]

Never listened to somewhere in time so I think imma have to give it a listen after this. Glad to see piece of mind getting the love it deserves as well

[@niklaseriksson7569]

Great ranking of a great band. It’s very tough to rank them, but I think my order would be like this (at least today): 1. Piece of mind 2. Killers 3. The number of the beast 4. Somewhere in time 5. Powerslave 6. Seventh son of a seventh son 7. A matter of life and death 8. Brave new world 9. No prayer for the dying 10. Fear of the dark 11. The book of souls 12. Iron Maiden 13. The final frontier 14. Dance of death 15. The X factor 16. Virtual XI

[@FNAFEDITS171]

Just discovered this channel, love it! I’ve been flying the flag for Fear of the Dark since HS when it came out....can’t believe the hate it gets

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks! And awesome, definitely a good album!

[@pank4014]

bro somewhere in time is my absolute all time favorite heavy metal album by any band. glad you choose that one

[@gogoopetgogo8086]

I loooove that you put no prayer this high. Pleasently surprised.

[@siddharthdeshmukh8118]

Top 10 Maiden songs from 21st century.

[@ningc2843]

Paschendale #1 for me.

[@phxsunsfaninsd]

10. The Red and the Black 9. The Wicker Man 8. When the Wild Wind Blows 7. For the Greater Good of God 6. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg 5. Rainmaker 4. No More Lies 3. Blood Brothers 2. The Nomad 1. Paschendale

[@jaspergillgannon4991]

1. Brave New World 2. Dream of Mirrors 3. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg 4. Dance of Death 5. Mother of Mercy 6. When the Wild Wind Blows 7. The Red and the Black 8. Different World 9. The Nomad 10. If Eternity Should Fail I may change it slightly when Senjutsu comes out just in case any of that material will make it on. I love the shit out of 21st century Maiden

[@threshers3595]

Still life is my favorite Bruce song. Absolutely killer vocals on it

[@INTOTHEPIT]

FINALLY someone sees the value of SIT!!!

[@SuperChangcho]

Though I'd have listed them differently you made good arguments for you choices. I agree that No Prayer should be listed higher than Fear of the Dark

[@stewartkarrhauser2621]

Somewhere in time was the album that got me into them. As a kid I was fascinated by the artwork, always been my favourite.

[@carnivalclown8603]

My ranking from 1-11 is set but sometimes my 12-15 spot does change sometimes, after watching this video i was kind of tempted to rank The Final Frontier and No Prayer For The Dying higher on my list, It hurts me to rank it low on my list mainly because Bruce sounds like he's suffering and gasping for air on that album and there's some songs I don't care for and I only genuinely like six songs off of The Final Frontier but other than that it's a cool looking and sometimes sounding album. My Iron Maiden album ranking 1. Somewhere In Time (1986) (Deja-Vu, Alexander The Great & Caught Somewhere In Time) 2. Powerslave (1984) (Aces High, Powerslave & Back In The Village) 3. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (1988) (The Clairvoyant, Infinite Dreams & Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son) 4. The Number Of The Beast (1982) (Children Of The Damned, The Number Of The Beast & Run To The Hills) 5. A Matter Of Life And Death (2006) (These Colours Don't Run, Lord Of Light & Brighter Than A Thousand Suns) 6. Piece Of Mind (1983) (The Trooper, Where Eagles Dare & Revelations) 7. Fear Of The Dark (1992) (Fear Of The Dark, Judas Be My Guide & Afraid To Shoot Strangers) 8. Iron Maiden (1980) (Charlotte The Harlot, Strange World & Transylvania) 9. Brave New World (2000) (Brave New World, Out Of The Silent Planet & Ghost Of The Navigator) 10. The X Factor (1995) (Aftermath, The Edge Of Darkness & 2AM) 11. Dance Of Death (2003) (Paschendale, New Frontier & Dance Of Death) 12. The Book Of Souls (2015) (If Eternity Should Fail, Shadows Of The Valley & Death Or Glory) 13. Killers (1981) (Purgatory, Twilight Zone & Innocent Exile) 15. No Prayer For The Dying (1990) (Mother Russia, Public Enema Number One & Tailgunner) 15. The Final Frontier (2010) (Coming Home, The Alchemist & The Tailsman) 16. Virtual XI (1998) (The Clansman, Futureal & Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger)

[@f.g.e.2976]

Brave New World is great! One of my favourite albums, and the one than brings Iron Maiden back to the top. I bought the Brave New World t-shirt just yesterday.

[@samrudroff9543]

Thank you! Finally some else who gives credit to Back in the Village and Gangland both are criminally underrated in my opinion. Same thing with Somewhere in Time

[@eastbaymauiboy]

Solid lineup dude. Your top 4 is also my top 4, no surprise there I'm sure, but I have mine (right now anyway) at... #1: Piece Of Mind #2: Powerslave #3: Number Of The Beast #4: Somewhere In Time My top 2 could switch, and my #5 is prolly Killers. I'm an old school Maiden fan and when Somewhere In Time came out, I didn't really love it. I thought it was a little, I dunno, more "commercial" and maybe a lil meh, but it super grew on me.

[@spacewizardpip1111]

I think Somewhere in Time is probably their best, really good stuff.

[@Borna909]

I totally agree with your top 4 ranking. Maybe I´d rank the debut album and Killers higher but all in all this is a great ranking.

[@brentrusche2056]

BryceTalksMetal, Interesting list...certainly a far cry from most Maiden fans. I personally LOVE that 'A Matter Of Life And Death' finally broke into the Top 10 on someone's list! (probably in my Top 5 in their discography). It was, however surprising to see 'Somewhere In Time' eclipse your #2 and #3 choices as well as how low you ranked 2000's 'Brave New World.' Cheers, Brent

[@weregretohio7728]

Never understood the hate for Final Frontier. No matter how many times I listen to it, I still have a good time. Their 2000s stuff is underrated too, totally agree. My awards list would be 1) Number, 2) Powerslave, 3) Somwhere In Time

[@metallikat05]

Seventh son is one of my favorite albums of all time. I absolutely love that album, and fail to see how I’m the only one that feels that way.

[@steveverboom]

Somewhere in Time is my favorite as well. You should really get SSOASS (it's a close second for me). It may grow on you since it came out right after your favorite.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

I just listened to Seventh Son for the first time in YEARS the other night and dammit I forgot how good it is. I was in high school when it came out and I actually was let down by the album because Somewhere In Time is one of the top 10 greatest albums ever recorded. Infinite Dreams is such a badass song.

[@tonyeckman4822]

Sick review as usual. Bitching Immortal shirt. Metal forever!

[@zachary3428]

The Final Frontier has grown on me. Some really good songs on that album. The Talisman is a really underrated song in my opinion.

[@shawnjasso7218]

My number one is a tossup between powerslave and somewhere in time.

[@michelegrassi4385]

same!!!!

[@caughtsomewhereintime666]

Yeaah, sameee

[@francesco0185]

Good video, thanks. I belong to an older generation so I see the things in a very different way, and that's interesting. :) My top favourites are: 1- Killers 2- Somewhere in Time 3- Power slave 4- The number of the beast I have to say that these four are almost in the same position for me: too great to put one of them below the others. That said, that's a super band and we all thank them!

[@rosea2350]

I’m a new fan so this was helpful.

[@englishteacher2711]

Don't let others tell you what to like.

[@rosea2350]

Update: the debut and Killers are my favorite albums.

[@panoskarliotis382]

good job man, greetings from Greece :) Ι disagree with some of the ranking, but I agree on #1, Somewhere In Time is my favorite album of them as well, and it was the first album I heard from them...my least favorite albums are Virtual XI, Fear Of The Dark and No Prayer For The Dying...

[@redvince5627]

My Ranking: 1. The Number of the Beast 2. Powerslave 3. Piece of Mind 4. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 5. Somewhere in Time 6. Brave New World 7. The Book of Souls 8. Killers 9. Fear of the Dark 10. Dance of Death 11. Iron Maiden 12. No Prayer for the Dying 13. A Matter of Life and Death 14. The Final Frontier 15. The X Factor 16. Virtual XI

[@GMacYo]

I'm old. Grew up on Maiden from Killers, but Somewhere in Time is criminally underrated. I can listen to this album all the way through. No track skipping. Love it. Good choice.

[@robw9270]

1. Powerslave 2. The Number of the Beast 3. Somewhere in Time 4. Iron Maiden 5. Brave New World 6. Piece of Mind 7. Dance of Death 8. Killers 9. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 10. Fear of the Dark 11. No Prayer for the Dying 12. The Final Frontier 13. The Book of Souls 14. A Matter of Life and Death 15. The X Factor 16. Virtual XI

[@aidenswords5809]

7th son shud b higher, ok though

[@cri774]

SiT is an a absolute masterpiece, my favorite album. I'm on board when you say No Prayer For the Dying is criminally underrated, although it is not so high in my ranking. Also Gangland is overlooked for no reason. My ranking: 16 VXI 15 FOTD 14 DOD 13 TXF 12 BNW 11 IM 10 BOS 9 NPFTD 8 SSOASS 7 PoM 6 TFF 5 Ks 4 PS 3 TNOTB 2 AMOLAD 1 SIT

[@moncalimarimoncalimari8964]

A lot of people hate No Prayer for the Dying. Sure, it was nowhere near as good as SSOASS, but its not bad. Loved that you put it in the top 5.

[@jameshuseby9931]

Great ranking like it your ranking is different than main stream

[@INTERLOPER-CS]

May have said this in the last vid but I also went to that 2017 Nashville show as well! It was a great show and I got some nice pictures.

[@danw4490]

I couldn't resist doing my own ranking. I've been a fan of Maiden for over 30 years now. They got me into metal! Personally, I love Final Frontier. If not for sentimental reasons, it would be my #1 album. I'm surprised you ranked Brave New World so low, but to each their own! I respect your list! One final note is that other than Virtual XI, I don't think there is a bad album here. I'm horribly biased, as Maiden is my #1. I do rank Bruce's solo albums - Accident of Birth and Chemical Wedding above the Maiden offerings. Just throwing that in there. Here's my list: Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Final Frontier Caught Somewhere in Time Brave New World Number of the Beast Dance of Death Fear of the Dark A Matter of Life and Death Powerslave Piece of Mind Book of Souls No Prayer for the Dying X-Factor Iron Maiden Killers Virtual XI

[@CAmudlarks]

Guess I’m just an old school purist on Maiden, first 7 albums have to be in the top 7. We can debate the order from there. Enjoyed the video.

[@jimthar17]

SIT is also my favorite Maiden album. How they don't open every show with the title track is beyond me. I do think Wasted Years is very over rated though. And I love NPFTD. It was actually the first Maiden album that I ever bought. Never understood why it got so much hate. I like it more than a few of the classic albums and most of the 00's albums.

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

Brave choice for #5. I actually really like most of it. Even "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter". I probably need to listen to Dance of Death again. I hated it when it came out and the cover made it even worse. Your #1 is my favorite as well. And the reason I started getting into guitar synthesizers. Great, great album \m/

[@fbomb7184]

Maiden fan’s taste is crazy. I definitely would’ve rated Brave New World, SSotSS, Killers higher but at least you got the top 3 right 😉. So where does Senjitsu fit in?

[@TehDFC]

Nice list-for me-only the 80's matter-Powerslave-Piece-Somewhere in Time-Beast-7th Son-No Prayer(90s but snuck in)-Killers-Iron Maiden. THanks for the vid and Up the Irons.

[@mbj6555]

My ranking: 1. Killers 2. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 3. Powerslave 4. Number of the Beast 5. Piece of Mind 6. Somewhere in Time 7. Iron Maiden 8. No Prayer for the Dying 9. Matter of Life and Death 10. Dance of Death 11. Fear of the Dark 12. Brave New World 13. Book of Souls 14. Final Frontier 15. X Factor 16. Virtual IX

[@dickovdk]

Always weird to rank something that has been with you for ages and ages. Been into Maiden since Number of the Beast and I must admit this list could change any day of the week. Powerslave Number of the Beast A Matter of Life and Death Piece of Mind Somewhere in Time Seventh Son Book of Souls Dance of Death Fear of the Dark Killers Brave New World X Factor Iron Maiden Virtual XI Final Frontier No Prayer for the Dying the funny part is basically I feel I am all over the place in their Discography - and yesterday the new video came out - it was good not great but after 2-3 listenings I kind of warmed up to it :) Anyway thanks for tackling the maiden discography (a second time)

[@jordanmaiden0073]

Iron Maiden is my favorite band. Besides the bottom few and the top few it’s extremely hard to rank because I love it all. 1. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 2. Powerslave 3. Brave New World 4. A Matter of Life and Death 5. Dance of Death 6. Piece of Mind 7. Somewhere in Time 8. The Number of the Beast 9. No Prayer For the Dying 10. Book of Souls 11. Killers 12. The Final Frontier 13. Fear of the Dark 14. Iron Maiden 15. The X Factor 16. Virtual XI

[@alvaropita3487]

1. Somewhere in Time 2. Seventh Son.

[@sergejmiladinovic1181]

I spent a lot more time on this than I expected, they're just such a good band that it's hard to come up with a ranking: ----- SSS Tier ----- 1. Brave New World ----- SS Tier ----- 2. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 3. Piece of Mind ----- S Tier ----- 4. Powerslave 5. The Number of the Beast 6. Somewhere in Time ----- A Tier ----- 7. The Book of Souls 8. The Final Frontier 9. A Matter of Life and Death 10. Dance of Death ----- B Tier ----- 11. Fear of the Dark 12. Iron Maiden ----- C Tier ----- 13. No Prayer for the Dying 14. Killers ----- D Tier ----- 15. The X Factor 16. Virtual XI ----- F Tier ----- Literally empty. You could honestly switch the songs around in their respective tiers and I'd be happy with the end result.

[@kforcer]

My favorite goes back and forth between Brave New World and Somewhere in Time. And after that it's probably Powerslave, followed by Dance of Death and Killers. Maybe Somewhere in Time, Brave New World, Powerslave, Dance of Death and then Killers. It's tough, because I love every single song on Somewhere in Time and there are perhaps one or two songs on Brave New World that I don't absolutely love on that same level, but the ones that strike home with me strike home really, really hard. Powerslave is nipping on their heels but I just don't listen to it quite as much, even though The Duelists is in the running for my favorite Maiden song of all-time and Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner is what it is. Killers and Dance of Death could be interchangeable for me; I really, really love New Frontier so that lifts Dance of Death up and there aren't any tracks I dislike, whereas on Killers, it's got all-time favorites like the title track, Murders in the Rue Morgue and Ides of March + Wrath Child, but then other songs that, while I like them, aren't favorites on that same level. There's something about the sound and tone of Somewhere in Time that really gets to me. It feels like a perfection of the 80's hard rock sound on some level. Like the perfect marriage of all that was great about traditional metal, pop metal and glam, fused together in a single album.

[@AlexLeafy]

Ì wasn't expecting someone else to have NPFTD in their top 5! All my friends hate it. It's probably my fav Maiden album along with A Matter of Life and Death and Piece of Mind!