The Number of the Beast

The album “The Number of the Beast”, released in 1982 was Iron Maidens third studio album. This was the first album with their current and most famous vocalist Bruce Dickinson. Where the two previously albums, which featured lead singer Paul Di’Anno, didn’t reach the whole way up, “The Number of the Beast” introduced the real Iron Maiden and sailed up to the top of the UK Albums Chart. “The Number of the Beast” is still one of the most acquainted albums in the heavy metal history.

The album featured 9 songs, including two singles; “The Number of the Beast” and “Run To The Hills”. The album had also other well known songs as “Children of the Damned” and “Hallowed be Thy Name”. The title song “The Number of the Beast” also gained attention from other people then fans. Some Christians meant that the song was satanic. Iron Maiden dismissed the accusation and said that the song and album wasn’t meant that way.

The music is referred to as heavy metal, but also includes factors of other genres such as punk. The album introduced Iron Maidens new sound and rhythm, and it wasn’t until many years and albums later they changed their music style.