Iron Maiden 1982 album number of beasts It was a huge win as it surpassed both of its predecessors critically and commercially – earning them their first number one on the UK Albums Chart and proving that singer Bruce Dickinson was An ideal replacement for Paul Diano.
Legendary metal acts keep the momentum going with their next LP, exceptionally diverse, challenging and rewarding fragments of mindReleased on May 16, 1983, it boosted their compositional and production prowess by introducing all members of the lineup that remain with the band to this day.
Forty years later, it remains one of Iron Maiden’s best albums and a highlight of classic heavy metal.
Perhaps most importantly, the album marks the addition of former Trust drummer Nicko McBrain.in his book Iron Maiden runs freeGarry Bushell clarifies that former Stickman Clive Burr kindly “resigned just after Christmas[in1982]for “personal reasons” (the group even fragments of mindliner notes).
According to his 2011 and classic rock MagazineHowever, Burr was unexpectedly fired after returning home from a business trip to mourn his recently deceased father. Logically, Tour backup McBrian gets a permanent seat. “I know Nick. He loves the band, loves being a part of it all. The rest of the band loves him,” Burr reflected, dismissing rumors that he was fired for drug and alcohol abuse.
In fact, McBrain was a perfect fit.Speaking of artist magazine In 1983, bassist/songwriter Steve Harris boasted that McBrain’s “drumming is one of the best rock’n’rolls out there . . . (he) gave us a different dimension.” To be sure, McBrain’s fluidity and versatility were a big part of the record’s evolution.