Iron Maiden Popular Song Ranking [2025]

SenjutsuIron Maiden43rank/position

Iron Maiden – Senjutsu (Official Audio)

The latest song by the pinnacle of British metal—a band the UK proudly presents to the world—arrived as the lead track from their 17th studio album, Senjutsu, released in September 2021, and marked their first new material since the 2015 album The Book of Souls, having been unveiled that July.

Senjutsu also made waves for debuting at No.

3 on the U.

S.

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

Written by guitarist Adrian Smith and vocalist Bruce Dickinson, the song tackles grand themes such as war, survival, and national defense, while uniquely drawing on Japan’s samurai culture as its motif.

With a sweeping, cinematic atmosphere, Bruce Dickinson’s powerful vocals and the striking riffs and solos from the band’s three guitarists weave together a sound that truly embodies Iron Maiden at their finest.

Sign Of The CrossIron Maiden44rank/position

Iron Maiden – Sign of the Cross – Rock in Rio

The bass drum rhythm is awesome! It’s included on the album “The X Factor,” released in 1995.

It’s a dark piece that sings about religious views.

The progressive interlude really draws you in.

Speed Of LightIron Maiden45rank/position

Iron Maiden – Speed Of Light (Official Video)

How about some fast-paced, classic heavy rock? It’s included on their 16th album, The Book of Souls, released in 2015.

The emotional, “crying” guitar phrases are really cool.

Listening to it before an important match might pump you up.

The Book of SoulsIron Maiden46rank/position

Iron Maiden – The Book Of Souls (The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter)

An epic track that showcases Iron Maiden’s musical evolution.

Released in September 2015, the title track from the album of the same name weaves an epic narrative exploring death and the journey of the soul.

Inspired by Mayan civilization, the lyrics probe profound themes of human existence.

Featured on the band’s first-ever double album, the song is marked by intricate arrangements and powerful vocals.

Through references to ancient civilizations and reflections on the afterlife, it offers a grand, distinctly Iron Maiden worldview.

It’s a must-listen not only for heavy metal fans but also for those interested in literature and history.

The NomadIron Maiden47rank/position

Iron Maiden – The Nomad

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.

The TalismanIron Maiden48rank/position

The Talisman (2015 Remaster)

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.

Another rock and roll ChristmasIron Maiden49rank/position

Another rock n roll Christmas

This is a Christmas song sung by Paul Di’Anno, the original vocalist of Iron Maiden, often credited as pioneers of heavy metal.

You might think heavy metal is a mismatch for Christmas, but Paul Samson’s bold guitar playing turns it into a uniquely fitting track for the holiday.