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I’m pretty sure my hair was long and wavy, and I was shredding guitar on top of a sharp mountain in the pits of hell.
This album makes you grow wings
No more virgin ass NMH and Swans for me, in comes real music made for real Chads. There hasn't been a single boy who didn't become a man after listening to this album. Iron Maiden makes music for people who fuck daily. The only album that is more Chad than The Number of the Beast is Will of the People. I went into this a small frail child and came out the most awesome middle aged white dude you've ever seen. I'm sure you get the point by now.
This is a proper banger. One of the greatest metal ... read more
SIX SIX SIX THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST! HELL AND FIRE WERE SPAWNED TO BE RELEASED!
For those of you who don't know, Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands of all time. The start to their discography (and when I say that, I mean their first seven albums) is one of the most legendary runs in metal history, if not music history in general. Their debut album is a strong effort and generously displays their talent. It gets you in the mood to check out their other releases to see if they match the ... read more
November 2023 - One Metal Album A Day #26
Just a solid metal album through and through! Iron Maiden did not miss with this one.
I started off this list with Iron Maiden's debut, Iron Maiden, and I thought it was great. The Number of the Beast, however, blows it straight out of the water. Invaders is a strong opener, immediately kicking you in the face with this crazy riff and great drumming, and the album closes perfectly with Hallowed Be Thy Name, which might be one of the greatest metal ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Invaders 3:23 | 83 |
| 2 | Children of the Damned 4:35 | 90 |
| 3 | The Prisoner 6:02 | 86 |
| 4 | 22 Acacia Avenue 6:36 | 82 |
| 5 | The Number of the Beast 4:50 | 94 |
| 6 | Run to the Hills 3:53 | 90 |
| 7 | Gangland 3:49 | 77 |
| 8 | Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:11 | 95 |
Total Length: 40 minutes
Year End Lists
| #5 | / | SPIN |
Added on: June 11, 2013