IRON MAIDEN EDDIE ACES HIGH SKIN
IRON MAIDEN EDDIE ACES HIGH FULL

It’s glorious in every sense of the word. Imagine not knowing what Iron Maiden is in 1984, and grabbing this off the shelf. #3 Appearance Of Eddie: Powerslave ArtworkĪnother look from the Powerslave album, this time it’s the album art. Besides two tours where they chose to only play newer songs or A Matter Of Life And Death in full, you’re treated to this one every Iron Maiden concert.

I love this version of Eddie because it’s always present at Iron Maiden shows. This is the version of Eddie that you’re going to see the most in merchandise like toys or figures. Behind him is the war-torn battlefield and of course, the Grim Reaper.

IRON MAIDEN EDDIE ACES HIGH FULL

Eddie is on the side of the British (once again), and he’s pictured here in full uniform with a saber and a tattered British flag. The song tells the story of the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. It might not be your favorite, but it’s a hell of a lot of other people’s favorite song.

“The Trooper” is arguably Iron Maiden’s most recognizable and popular song. But in the realm of Eddie, there’s one version of him that is constant everywhere you see. The album Piece of Mind has it’s own iconic artwork to deal with. #4 Appearance Of Eddie: The Trooper Single Artwork For those reasons, and more, this version of Eddie is one of my favorites. His cockpit is riddled with bullet holes, but it just goes to show that even Nazi Germany can’t stop Eddie the Great. During the Battle of Britain, he has his work cut out for him defending the UK from Nazi control. Normally Eddie has the upper-hand in most situations he’s involved in with Iron Maiden art. It’s one of the most emotionally evocative pieces of art for Eddie. You’ve got a damn good look at his face and the glowing power behind his eyes. Hailing from the Powerslavealbum, “Aces High” is one hell of a piece of art for Eddie. The song perfectly tells that story and when you combine it with Winston Churchill’s “We Shall Fight On The Beaches” speech, you get a hell of a concert opener. Spitfires and Nazi planes did battle for the airspace. The song “Aces High” tells the story of the Battle of Britain in the skies above London.

IRON MAIDEN EDDIE ACES HIGH SKIN

If you thought that Eddie didn’t have skin in the game in WWII, you’re wrong. #5 Appearance Of Eddie: Aces High Single Artwork Courtesy of: Iron Maiden So, let’s start off strong with number five. You’ve got plenty of horror themed heavy metal out there, like King Diamond. After all, horror doesn’t just occupy movies, TV, comics, books, and stories. So today, for THS Fright-A-Thon, we’re going to take a bit of a backtrack to the heavy metal sphere. The art of Derek Riggs has and will live on forever in the hearts of Iron Maiden and metal fans. If you’ve never heard of Iron Maiden, you’ve still likely seen the artwork for Killers or Number of the Beast. Their music is fantastic, but the icon of Eddie is the introduction that everyone gets. That’s why Iron Maiden is so long lasting and iconic. The possibilities for the zombified teenager are endless. He’s been a pharaoh, a cyborg, an organist, a virus (twice), a tree, a murderer, he’s been murdered by Margaret Thatcher, battled the Devil, a shaman, and anything else you can think of. He’s made his way all through time and space. Ever since that first appearance, Eddie has been all over Iron Maiden’s artwork for their albums and singles.

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