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[2025] A roundup of IRON MAIDEN’s popular and classic songs

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Formed in 1975 and boasting an activity history approaching 50 years, Iron Maiden is the ultimate heavy metal band, still going strong as a fully active act in the 2020s.

In September 2024, they realized their first Japan tour in about six years, electrifying metalheads across the country—a memory still fresh for many.

For those who’ve recently become interested in this iconic band—emblematic of heavy metal not only for their music but also for their mascot “Eddie,” a figure even people who haven’t heard their songs have likely seen—this article compiles and introduces their signature and most popular tracks.

The lineup also includes songs frequently performed at recent live shows, so be sure to check it out!

[2025] IRON MAIDEN Popular and Classic Songs Summary (41–50)

The NomadIron Maiden

Iron Maiden – The Nomad

The NomadIron Maiden

The guitar phrases, reminiscent of folk music, really stick in your ears.

It’s a track included on the 2000 album “Brave New World.” Reading the lyrics, you can picture a man walking alone through the desert.

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[2025] A roundup of IRON MAIDEN’s popular and classic songs (51–60)

Murders in the Rue MorgueIron Maiden

Murders in the Rue Morgue (2015 Remaster)

Murders in the Rue MorgueIron Maiden

Here’s a thrilling track inspired by an Edgar Allan Poe short story.

Featured on the 1981 album “Killers,” this song epitomizes Iron Maiden’s early, high-energy style.

It’s marked by rapid-fire guitar riffs and a powerful rhythm section, with Paul Di’Anno’s raw vocals perfectly matching the theme.

The lyrics convey the protagonist’s desperation and fear as he’s pursued for a crime he didn’t commit.

It’s a must-listen not only for heavy metal fans but also for anyone who enjoys a gripping narrative.

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Satellite 15… The Final FrontierIron Maiden

Iron Maiden – Satellite 15… The Final Frontier

Satellite 15... The Final FrontierIron Maiden

The undulating bass phrase is striking.

It’s included on the 2010 album The Final Frontier.

The guitars, drums, and vocals are all aggressive.

It’s hard to believe this was made by veterans about 35 years after the band formed.

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Ghost of the NavigatorIron Maiden

Ghost of the Navigator (2015 Remaster)

Ghost of the NavigatorIron Maiden

This Iron Maiden track expresses the challenge of venturing into the unknown and the strength of the human spirit through themes of seafaring and exploration.

It begins with a quiet acoustic intro and gradually builds into an intense crescendo, brilliantly capturing the tension of a ship tossed in a storm.

Featured on the album Brave New World, released in May 2000, it marked the first work after the return of Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith.

It was also performed on the live album Rock in Rio and became a fan favorite.

When you need the courage to face the voyage of life, listening to this song will give you strength.

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The TalismanIron Maiden

The Talisman (2015 Remaster)

The TalismanIron Maiden

This work, in which a grand maritime epic unfolds, is a long track of nearly nine minutes included on the album The Final Frontier, released in August 2010.

It begins with a quiet acoustic guitar intro and gradually builds in intensity, creating a truly dramatic progression.

Steve Harris’s intricate bass lines and the exhilarating, driving rhythm in the bridge section are particularly striking.

The lyrics, depicting people fleeing religious persecution in search of a new land, convey the expansive sense of scale characteristic of Iron Maiden.

It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to embark on an adventure alongside the music.

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up Iron Maiden’s signature songs all in one go.

Over their long career, their music—beloved by countless fans—has always been incredibly compelling, hasn’t it? From tracks famous for their striking riffs to songs where a heavy sound pairs with sharp, powerful vocals, their uniquely characteristic pieces are indispensable when talking about Western hard rock and heavy metal.

I hope this article helps anyone who’s about to start exploring their music.