Maiden Voyage
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsA chronological journey through the band's discography, Ed and Stu discuss, critique and celebrate the work of Iron Maiden.
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Episodes
Episode 18 - Fear of the Dark (Side B)
January 01, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 180 MBWell, dearest listeners, we've come to the end of our first season and Stu and Ed go out with a bang in this too long epic episode covering Side B of Fear of the Dark. It's the end of an era for Iron Maiden as Bruce Dickinson departs the band for the next 8 years and 2 studio albums, but while this album side is, at best, not great, it closes on a high note with the iconic titular song. The episode ends with a shocking reconfiguration of the absolutely definitive album rankings to date, a...
Episode 17 - Fear of the Dark (Side A)
December 25, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 140 MBHo, ho, ho! What could be better than a new episode of Maiden Voyage for Christmas?!? What's that? You had a whole list of things you asked for and a new Maiden Voyage episode wasn't one of them? Well, consider this a fun, unexpected stocking stuffer! Ed and Stu are talking Side A of Fear of the Dark, which starts off with the ripping single "Be Quick or Be Dead" and . . . . continues from there. The guys discuss everything from the many, um, "controversies" of the Maxwell family, to the n...
Episode 16 - No Prayer for the Dying (Side B)
December 18, 2020 05:01 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MBMoving on to Side B of NPftD, Stu and Ed discuss killers-for-hire, the existential dread of submarines and the ocean, being suspended from the ceiling by hooks in your flesh, Nightmare on Elm Street and Russia, Russia, Russia! You know, normal stuff! Side B includes what is, remarkably, Iron Maiden's only single to reach #1 on the UK charts with "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter." Stu and Ed also talk about the album art and how it resets the depiction of the band's mascot, Eddie. Gone...
Episode 15 - No Prayer for the Dying (Side A)
December 11, 2020 05:01 - 51 minutes - 118 MBComing off the highs of Seventh Son of a Seventh Son ("7Soa7S"), the band has its first lineup change in 8 years, since the album Piece of Mind. Guitarist extraordinaire Adrian Smith left the band and was replaced by Jancik Gers. Ed and Stu struggle to pronounce his name properly because they are stupid Americans, and they have way too much information about the Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Studio which was used to record the album in a barn on Steve Harris' property. The album received...
Episode 14 - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (Side B)
December 04, 2020 05:01 - 53 minutes - 123 MBIt's time for Side B of Iron Maiden's epic album, 7th Son, etc. Stu and Ed continue having a grand ol' time with the album. They discuss celebrities that are rumored to be 7th sons of 7th sons, and Ed gets real, explaining that his wife is not a fan of Maiden which will inevitably lead to the dissolution of his marriage. Sad. Side B is chock full of more great tunes. Enjoy it while you can, dear listeners! Where will this album rank? Will it take the top spot from Powerslave? The suspense ...
Episode 13 - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (Side A)
November 27, 2020 06:27 - 52 minutes - 121 MBOur voyage continues as we discuss Side A of Iron Maiden's epic concept album, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (hereinafter "7th Son" for brevity's sake). Ed and Stu wind up having a lot to say about this album and its tale of a boy born with special powers because he had a bunch of brothers and uncles! Maiden's back on top with this album, both creatively and in terms of record sales. 7th Son debuted at #1 in the UK, spending 18 weeks on the charts. The fellas can see why as they enjoy list...
Episode 12 - Somewhere in Time (Side B)
November 20, 2020 05:01 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBWe're back to endure Side B of Somewhere in Time and Stu and Ed wind up experiencing serious "Deja Vu" as they dislike this side of the album as much, if not more, than the first! We start with a long song about cross-country and end with an even longer song that can be used as Cliffs Notes to learn everything Alexander the Great ever did (though we like that song). Where will this one fall in our on-going list ranking Iron Maiden's albums? I think you can guess.... Side B The Loneline...
Episode 11 - Somewhere In Time (Side A)
November 13, 2020 05:29 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MBThe show moves on to cover Somewhere In Time, because that is the next album chronologically! Ed is less than enthused. Stu is despondent. But it doesn't mean they can't have a good time while discussing Side A of Iron Maiden's 1986 album. Stu gets a lot of mileage reviewing the album art! Side A 1. Caught Somewhere in Time 2. Wasted Years 3. Sea of Madness 4. Heaven Can Wait Album Personnel Bruce Dickinson - vox Dave Murray - guitars Adrian Smith - guitars Steve Harris -...
Episode 10 - Powerslave (Side B)
November 06, 2020 05:01 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBYour intrepid hosts return to discuss Side B of Iron Maiden's fifth studio album, Powerslave. Stu and Ed cover the epic and grueling tour the band endured in support of the album, which entailed 189 gigs over the course of 331 days across 28 countries. During the tour, Iron Maiden became the first rock act to bring a full stage show behind the iron curtain, playing shows in Poland, Hungary and Yugoslavia. The band also played to the largest crowds in their career to date, playing in South Am...
Episode 9 - Powerslave (Side A)
October 30, 2020 04:01 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBDon't look now, but there are only two minutes to midnight! That's right, friends, we're talking Side A of Powerslave this week. Atomic bombs, dogfighting planes and a B-Side track capturing an argument between two band members! Released September 3, 1984, Powerslave is the first release by the band to feature the same lineup as the previous album. The album debuted at #2 on the UK albums chart, spent three weeks in the top ten and was on the top albums charts for 10 weeks total. It also r...
Episode 8 - Piece of Mind (Side B)
October 23, 2020 04:01 - 46 minutes - 106 MBThe show moves on to Side B of Piece of Mind, which is chock full of literature inspired songs based on novels, a poem, a short story and a samurai! From the band's classic, "The Trooper," to the bonkers lyrics of "Quest for Fire," to the book report about Dune that is "To Tame a Land," this album side is all killer, no filler. Will Ed and Stu continue their streak of placing the band's latest release on the top of their album rankings? Does anyone care? Listen for an answer to the first q...
Bonus Episode 1
October 20, 2020 21:10 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBThe first bonus episode is here! Ed is flying solo, giving a bit more info on The Soundhouse Tapes, the three song demo recording Iron Maiden made over New Year's 1978. He also does a little history lesson on iron maidens as torture devices. Plus, a little housekeeping on the show schedule and future bonus eps! This bonus episode is being posted in the main feed as a free preview. If you like the show and don't mind listening to Ed blather on, consider joining our patreon (at the $3/month...
Episode 7 - Piece of Mind (Side A)
October 16, 2020 04:01 - 39 minutes - 90.5 MBStu and Ed discuss Side A of Iron Maiden's fourth studio album, Piece of Mind. The classic Maiden lineup is finally together with Nicko McBrain joining on drums. This album marks the beginning of a narrative journey for the depiction of Eddie in the band's artwork, with the album cover showing him in a straight-jacket, with a visible lobotomy scar, which he will carry forward for many albums to come. The guys also discuss the folly of Icarus and how Ed's views have changed regarding the gu...
Epiosode 6 - The Number of the Beast (Side B)
October 09, 2020 04:01 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBStu and Ed are back to talk Side B of the iconic Iron Maiden album, The Number of the Beast, discussing everything from Bruce's blood-curdling scream from the titular song to the epic chorus of Hallowed Be Thy Name! It's easy to see why this album has been certified platinum in the UK and USA, but where will the album rank on Stu and Ed's definitive list of Iron Maiden albums? What will be their favorite and least favorite songs on the album? Who is the Vincent Price imitator that per...
Episode 6 - The Number of the Beast (Side B)
October 09, 2020 04:01 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBStu and Ed are back to talk Side B of the iconic Iron Maiden album, The Number of the Beast, discussing everything from Bruce's blood-curdling scream from the titular song to the epic chorus of Hallowed Be Thy Name! It's easy to see why this album has been certified platinum in the UK and USA, but where will the album rank on Stu and Ed's definitive list of Iron Maiden albums? What will be their favorite and least favorite songs on the album? Who is the Vincent Price imitator that performs...
Episode 5 - The Number of the Beast (Side A)
October 02, 2020 04:01 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBThis week marks the beginning of the Bruce Dickinson era for Iron Maiden, as Ed and Stu discuss Side A of the seminal album, The Number of the Beast (1982)! The first single from this devilishly great album was Run to the Hills, released February 12, 1982. It debuted at #33 and spent 10 weeks on the UK charts, peaking at #7. The album itself was released March 22, 1982 and it debuted at the top of the UK charts with a bullet, spending 2 weeks in the top spot. NotB would spend 35 weeks on...
Episode 4 - Killers (Side B)
September 25, 2020 04:01 - 36 minutes - 84.2 MBEd and Stu discuss Side B of Iron Maiden's second studio album, Killers! They also discuss their favorite and least favorite songs on the album and where this album ranks in Iron Maiden's discography, as of 1981. (Hint: It's easily in the Top 5!) Side Two 7. Killers 8. Prodigal Son 9. Purgatory 10. Drifter The guys also discuss the second single from the album, Purgatory, which was released on June 15, 1981. It debuted at #62 on the UK charts, appearing for only 3 weeks and peaki...
Episode 3 - Killers (Side A)
September 18, 2020 04:01 - 30 minutes - 71.4 MBStu and Ed discuss Side A of Iron Maiden's second studio album, Killers! First, they discuss Iron Maiden's cover of the song, "Women in Uniform," by Australia's Skyhooks. The song debuted on Nov. 1980 at #52, spending 4 weeks on the UK charts and peaking at #35. The band learned a valuable lesson about succumbing to record company pressures and maintaining control over their output. This song led to the band's first music video. Killers was released on February 2, 1981, debuting at its p...
Episode 2 - Iron Maiden (Side B)
September 11, 2020 04:10 - 26 minutes - 61.7 MBWe're back to discuss Side B of Iron Maiden's eponymous first studio album!! At the end, Stu and Ed reveal where this album ranks in Iron Maiden's discography, as of the time this album was released in 1980. (Hint: It's pretty high up in the rankings!) We also discuss the second single from the album, Sanctuary, which did not appear on the original UK album, but was added to the US release. Sanctuary debuted at #34 and spent 5 weeks on the UK charts, peaking at #29. Side Two 5. Transyl...
Episode 1 - Iron Maiden (Side A)
September 11, 2020 04:05 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBThe first official episode of the podcast is here and we're discussing Side A of Iron Maiden's eponymous first studio album!! Released on April 14, 1980, the album debuted at #4 and spent 17 weeks on the UK charts. The album was preceded by the band's first single, Running Free, released on February 8, 1980. Side One 1. Prowler 2. Remember Tomorrow 3. Running Free 4. Phantom of the Opera Album Personnel Paul Di’Anno - vocals Steve Harris - bass, backing vox Dennis Stratto...
Episode 0 - The Pilot
September 11, 2020 04:01 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MBWelcome to the first episode of Maiden Voyage! Before Stu and Ed begin their chronological journey through Iron Maiden's studio albums, they share a selection of songs from throughout the band's catalog to offer listeners a little sampling of what to expect. * * * If you are enjoying the show (already), join us on the Maiden Voyage Patreon to support what we're doing! Patrons are our best friends! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Review the Maiden Voyage Podcast. We're desperate for your appr...