Iron Maiden Popular Song Ranking [2025]

The Wicker ManIron Maiden22rank/position

Iron Maiden – The Wicker Man (Official Video)

For fans from the 2000s, this might be considered a shocking comeback.

As the first release after the band’s signature vocalist rejoined, this work is Iron Maiden at their very best.

The songs, where heavy riffs and catchy choruses blend exquisitely, will draw in not only heavy metal fans but anyone who listens.

It’s a track truly worthy of opening the album Brave New World, released in May 2000, and it was even nominated for a Grammy.

The lyrics—inspired by the film of the same name—prompt deep reflection on life, death, and inevitable fate.

It’s also a staple in their live shows, so be sure to check it out before you head to a concert.

The Writing On The WallIron Maiden23rank/position

Iron Maiden – The Writing On The Wall (Official Video)

This work, the pinnacle of British metal that the UK proudly offers the world and the first since 2016’s “Empire of the Clouds,” was unveiled in July of the same year as the lead track from the band’s 17th studio album, “Senjutsu,” released in September 2021.

“Senjutsu” also made headlines for debuting at No.

3 on the U.

S.

charts, the highest position in the band’s history.

Written and composed by Adrian Smith and Bruce Dickinson, the song carries an American rock flavor while retaining the uniquely British sense of form and grandeur, unfolding dramatically with those signature, cathartic guitar solos sprinkled throughout—quintessential Iron Maiden.

Bruce’s powerhouse vocals—at age 63 in 2021—are genuinely astonishing without exaggeration.

Be sure to check out the music video as well, which plays like a short animated film.

Wasting LoveIron Maiden24rank/position

Iron Maiden – Wasting Love (Official Video)

This piece, included on Iron Maiden’s 1992 album Fear of the Dark, was created by a band that has had a profound impact on the history of heavy metal.

Co-written by guitarist Janick Gers and vocalist Bruce Dickinson, it’s a rare melancholic ballad for them.

The lyrics, depicting someone confronting the pain of a broken heart, are sharply insightful, and Dickinson’s raw, heartfelt vocals resonate deeply.

It’s a recommended track not only for Iron Maiden fans but also for those who enjoy ballads and slower songs.

Dance Of DeathIron Maiden25rank/position

Iron Maiden – Dance Of Death – En Vivo!

This is the title track from Dance of Death, released in 2003 as their thirteenth album.

The high-pitched vocals really pierce the heart.

The masculine rhythm and guitar phrases have a charm that makes you want to keep listening.

PaschendaleIron Maiden26rank/position

Paschendale

A track included on the 13th album, Dance of Death, released in 2003 and first issued in Japan.

This over eight-minute epic showcases the band’s evolving musicality, weaving in diverse moods and rhythmic shifts that evoke progressive rock, while balancing the aggression and delicacy characteristic of a true metal number.

Amid the complex structures, the technical yet melodic guitar phrases truly shine—an essential track that any metal fan should know.

REMEMBER TOMORROWIron Maiden27rank/position

Remember Tomorrow (2015 Remaster)

A track included on Iron Maiden’s debut album released in 1980.

It’s also well known for being covered by the world-famous American metal band Metallica on their 2016 album.

The song builds from a lowered, dark tone into increasing intensity, features a guitar solo in the middle where the feel suddenly shifts, then returns to the original motif—an arrangement that could be called a textbook example of a metal number.

It’s a piece that lets you feel the depth and fascination of metal as music—more than just sheer aggression.

Sea Of MadnessIron Maiden28rank/position

Sea of Madness (2015 Remaster)

The hot guitar riffs and bass phrases pump up the tension right from the intro.

It’s included on the 1986 album “Somewhere In Time.” A literal translation of the title would be “Sea of Madness.” I picture a ship moving alone across the sea.