10 Best Iron Maiden Songs

1. The Trooper - Piece Of Mind

Through almost forty years Iron Maiden have produced and released some truly incredible music, nothing better than 1983's The Trooper. Featured on Piece of Mind, Bruce Dickinson's second album appearance and Nicko McBrain's first, the song has since become one of the band's most famous hits.

Everything that makes Iron Maiden who they are is present in The Trooper. From the galloping, pacing rhythm, to the mind-blowing guitar solos and unbelievable dual riffs at the centre of everything. Based on the poem 'The Charge Of The Light Brigade' and the Battle of Balaclava, this track is yet another example of Steve Harris expertly weaving history and meaning into his music.

What is possibly most impressive about The Trooper is the indescribable Bruce Dickinson, who is able to captivate listeners with a chorus even when it has no words, just a pitch perfect wail that never fails to connect to every single fan at every single show.

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