Iron Maiden Popular Song Ranking [2025]

Caught Somewhere in TimeIron Maiden50rank/position

Iron Maiden – Caught Somewhere In Time

Fresh in our memories for opening the Japan tour in September 2024, this track is the majestic title song from their sixth album, Somewhere in Time, released in 1986.

Symbolic of the album’s overarching sci-fi concept, it features a futuristic sound that incorporates guitar synthesizers.

Over its more-than-seven-minute runtime, it paints an epic sonic landscape themed around time and fate.

Anchored by Steve Harris’s powerful bass, the interweaving twin guitars are a major highlight, and Bruce Dickinson’s vocals—expressing a heart swept along by the flow of time—are also not to be missed.

Days Of Future PastIron Maiden51rank/position

Iron Maiden – Days Of Future Past (Official Audio)

It’s a track from the September 2021 album “Senjutsu,” notable for its weighty lyrics exploring themes of posthumous judgment and the quest for atonement, depicting unending anguish and chaos.

Characterized by speedy, energetic guitar riffs, it’s highly regarded among fans.

Bruce Dickinson’s powerful vocals and Adrian Smith’s virtuosic guitar work mesh perfectly, showcasing the seasoned strength of the veteran band.

Highly recommended for those who resonate with heavier themes or want to experience Iron Maiden’s present-day sound.

Heaven Can WaitIron Maiden52rank/position

Heaven Can Wait (2015 Remaster)

Recorded by an iconic figure of British metal for the September 1986 album “Somewhere in Time,” this track is an epic piece themed around a near-death experience.

Spanning 7 minutes and 42 seconds, it features a grand atmosphere highlighted by distinctly ’80s synthesizers.

In live performances, the call-and-response chorus that unites the audience is especially striking.

The lyrics depict a loss of reality when facing death and a journey toward heaven, while asserting a strong will that “it’s not time to die yet.” It’s also a well-known live staple, so beginners should definitely check it out!

Tears of a ClownIron Maiden53rank/position

Iron Maiden – Tears of a Clown [Lyrics]

A track by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

It was inspired by comedian and actor Robin Williams, who died by suicide in August 2014 after suffering from depression and health issues.

The track is included on their 2015 album, The Book of Souls.

The Ides of MarchIron Maiden54rank/position

The Ides of March (2015 Remaster)

An instrumental track that left a powerful mark on the band’s history.

Opening the album Killers, released in February 1981, this song lasts just 1 minute and 46 seconds, yet it’s packed with the energetic performance that is quintessential Iron Maiden.

Its stylistic beauty—showcased through dramatically interwoven twin leads—is the very essence of heavy metal.

The title, meaning “March 15” in the Roman calendar, evokes the ominous mood of Caesar’s assassination, perfectly matching the tense, gripping sound.

Distilling Iron Maiden’s musical identity into one piece, this track is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the band’s appeal in an instant.