Iron Maiden’s discography is a monumental pillar of heavy metal, spanning over four decades and featuring , 13 live albums , and numerous compilations and EPs. Founded in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, the band has evolved through several distinct eras, each defined by legendary vocalists and stylistic shifts. The Early Years: Paul Di'Anno (1980–1981)
(1988): A mystical concept album and their final 80s release. No Prayer for the Dying
10. Brave New World (2000) 11. Dance of Death (2003) 12. A Matter of Life and Death (2006) 13. The Final Frontier (2010) 14. The Book of Souls (2015) 15. Senjutsu (2021)
Iron Maiden's discography includes 17 studio albums as of 2026
The pinnacle of classic Maiden. Powerslave is flawless. Side one delivers short, sharp shocks: "Aces High" (a tribute to WWII fighter pilots) and "Two Minutes to Midnight" (a cold war satire). Side two contains the band’s first true prog-metal epic: "Rime of the Ancient Mariner," a 13-minute re-telling of Coleridge’s poem. The Egyptian-themed production is perfectly balanced. The subsequent World Slavery Tour would nearly destroy the band from exhaustion.