The Story Behind: Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden, Ep 20
Episode description
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Iron Maiden kicks off a true heavy metal institution with their 1980 eponymous debut album. The boys talk about time signature changes creating tension and release, 70s prog rock's connection to 80s metal, and stacking up quadruple guitars.
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https://open.spotify.com/album/5nyyw7ThJdClJ0jPisOta3?si=HJVLUmpHQB-zpYvK8xWtPA&dl_branch=1
Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers
Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA
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Next week's album: The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground and Nico