A Matter of Life and Death

Iron Maiden’s fourteenth album, and third as a six-piece, released in 2006. It wound up as an unintentional concept album, with most lyrics dealing with war, religion and life’s difficulties. All songs are over 4 minutes long, and only opener “Different World” is below the 5 minute mark.

Bruce Dickinson called this album one of Maiden’s best albums in an interview.

I think this is one of the finest Maiden albums we’ve ever done. I’m really proud of it. I think, sound-wise, it’s probably the best album we’ve ever recorded. Obviously I’m a huge fan of Martin Birch and his work with us, but… you know, I think this is just a great-sounding record, and I don’t think we’ve done as good as this, ever.

-Bruce Dickinson

The band recorded a “Making of” for the album, which you can watch below (multiple parts).