Iron Maiden - The Final Frontier (Interview)
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Iron Maiden released their 15th album, The Final Frontier, in August and the members of the legendary metal band agree that it's excitingly different than anything they've done before.
Roxwel had the chance to sit down with all five members of the band to get an exclusive in-depth look into the making of the album.
With the intensity of the "Satellite 15" intro and fresh rockers and ballads, the band stepped out of their comfort zone with the making of this record, making it "the most progressive album [they've] done rhythmically." But fear not; the collection of songs still reflect the classic Iron Maiden you know and love.
As always, Maiden approached the making of this album in studio in a way that would translate well to playing live shows. The members share that the album's first single, "El Dorado," has a great story and is one of the songs they are most excited to play in front of a crowd.
In a separate interview, the guys of Iron Maiden go on to tell us about one of The Final Frontier's softer tracks, "Coming Home."
Singer Bruce Dickinson shares that he intended to write the song from the perspective of other people, but soon realized that - since they "spend their lives coming home" - the song should be about the band's experiences and the "odd feelings of leaving somewhere" to return home from a tour.
The interview also gives you a sneak peak inside the band's customized Boeing 757, Ed Force One, which carries "the whole circus" - the band, all their crew, and twelve tons of stage equipment. Even more awesome, the plane is piloted by Bruce Dickinson himself!
To hear more from the legendary metallers of Iron Maiden, check out this artist commentary with the guys to learn about The Final Frontier and to see some live footage from their most recent world tour.
If you're craving more Maiden (which we're certain you will), hang out with Airline Captain and rockin' vocalist Bruce Dickinson the cockpit of Ed Force One and hear how he feels about "Coming Home" in this exclusive interview.