![]() It proved to be not only Birch's final record with Maiden but his final ever before his death in 2020. The record was co-produced by Steve alongside Martin Birch who retired soon after its release. With Bruce Dickinson in particular unhappy with the sound of 'No Prayer for the Dying', Steve Harris' barn was converted into a 'proper' recording studio for 'Fear of the Dark'. ![]() I think this makes it about our 20 somethingth(!) UK gold album going back over 40 years! Some record in more ways than one!”įeaturing the Planet Rock playlisted anthems ‘ The Writing on the Wall’ and ‘ Stratego’, Iron Maiden’s ‘Senjutsu’ was the best-selling album of the week when it was released in September 2021, however it was pipped to Number 1 by Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ as 96% of the Canadian singer’s tally was from streaming.įollowing the year-long No Prayer on the Road Tour, Iron Maiden released their ninth studio album 'Fear of the Dark' on 11th May 1992, and it peaked at Number 1 in the UK. “We've always been proud to fly the flag for Britain and to be acknowledged with yet another gold album here is very satisfying. “It's a vindication of the band’s intent to perform new music and the relationship we have with our fans that we continue to sell past landmarks like this in our home country and globally. Manager Rod Smallwood added: "It's terrific to continue to be awarded GOLD discs whilst touring through the great cities of Europe with a set containing five songs and around 50 minutes from this latest album, and the fans are loving it! ![]()
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