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THE REVIEW
Year of Grace 1980.
Here come Iron Maiden crashing brutally onto the English scene with their self-titled debut LP. A true disgrace. As a reviewer, I must mark the release of this record on the calendar of sad days for rock. Metal is born. From there on, a true cultural downfall.
There's little to say about the record: Prowler, which suffers from Clash influences... a poorly executed attempt at imitation. Remember Tomorrow, the true days of rock, practically a downright mockery. Running Free... nowhere to be found. Phantom of the opera sees Bruce almost fainting... well, at this point, it's pointless to continue. I condemn them.
This record is the beginning of the end.
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This review harshly critiques Iron Maiden's 1980 self-titled debut album, calling it a cultural downfall for rock music. The reviewer condemns key tracks and criticizes Bruce Dickinson's early vocals, framing the album as the unwanted birth of metal.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Iron Maiden
British heavy metal band formed in 1975, led by bassist and principal songwriter Steve Harris. Famous for epic studio albums, theatrical live shows featuring vocalist Bruce Dickinson, and the mascot Eddie.180 Reviews
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