Iron Maiden fans couldn’t contain their excitement, after the heavy metal band released their new track, Speed Of Light.
The song, written by guitarist Adrian Smith and lead singer Bruce Dickinson, and its accompanying music video, was unleashed on the group’s website, www.ironmaiden.com and YouTube.
Goodnight to the hardcore fans who stayed up late to hear #speedoflight – sleep well! Hah! :-) https://t.co/FmeDMJCHmB
— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) August 14, 2015
The video is an “homage” to four decades of video-gaming juxtaposed alongside Iron Maiden’s visual canon of the past 40 years, centring on their talisman, Eddie, as he travels through space and time to complete his Herculean task.
Speed Of Light is the first single from the group’s upcoming new album, The Book Of Souls.
The double album is their 16th full-length record, which will be released on September 4.
Worth the wait? #SpeedOfLight
— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) August 14, 2015
Fans, including former TV judge Nicki Chapman, took to Twitter to show their glee at the new material.
Woke up to the 1st play @IronMaiden #SpeedOfLight @PlanetRockRadio #planetrockbreakfast @PaulAnthonyRock @DaveShack. A kick start to my day!
— Nicki Chapman (@Nicki_Chapman) August 14, 2015
@IronMaiden Worth waiting 5 years for and worth getting up at 3 a.m. EST to hear as soon as possible. Thank you! #SpeedOfLight
— Stephen Coldwell (@Scoldwell71) August 14, 2015
#SpeedOfLight #IronMaiden pic.twitter.com/Nk5PJqPiUg
— Fran (@Fran_Andalu) August 14, 2015
Think about it. How good will #SpeedOfLight sound live next year? It will be incredible. Then again, @IronMaiden always sound great live.
— Tim Keenan (@phantom1985im) August 14, 2015
@IronMaiden #SpeedOfLight is a real achievement, an accomplished sound. Never take this band for granted. Lovin' the video too.
— Paul HoneyMonster (@Honey_Monster72) August 14, 2015
Loving the riff of the new @IronMaiden song #SpeedOfLight #metal #ironmaiden
— Scott (@MEGADETHmusic) August 14, 2015
@IronMaiden It's legendary! #SpeedOfLight
— SİYAHŞIN (@mervembel) August 14, 2015
Having heard new @IronMaiden single, I am going to have to play all 15 studio albums in order. Today is now #IronMaidenDay #SpeedOfLight
— Neil Kennedy (@Grendel12) August 14, 2015
@IronMaiden I was waiting for a song like this since I heard the last album #SpeedOfLight I love it!
— Francisco (@francisco_acdc) August 14, 2015
@IronMaiden awesome video #bookofsouls a big return with #SpeedOfLight , greetings from buenos aires.
— Matias Mesisca /,,/ (@MesiscaMatias) August 14, 2015
@final_kim93 what's your say on #speedoflight @IronMaiden? I love it. Pure Adrian catchy style
— Angel_Rolando (@_Angel_Rolando) August 14, 2015
The new #maiden single is a good solid effort. Ready for the album. #SpeedOfLight
— Craig (@Gagesb) August 14, 2015
Greatly approve of the new Iron Maiden track, #SpeedOfLight. Book of Souls lands on pay day next month. That's Sep's #AlbumOnPayday sorted!
— Phil Myth (@philmyth) August 14, 2015
@IronMaiden Up The Irons! Just the beginning of another masterpiece! #ironmaiden #bookofsouls #SpeedOfLight
— 7DIZBUSTER (@7DIZBUSTER) August 14, 2015
@IronMaiden You rock, it is absolutely ace! Cheers! #SpeedOfLight
— Jörn Elsäßer (@joe_green79) August 14, 2015
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