Heavy Maytal- Iron Maiden's "Number of the Beast"

The big change happened here, and listening back to the album time and time again, it's clear what Bruce brings to solidify their sound. Bruce came on strong with an in-your-face ripper, and an underrated Miaden song, as this song does not get as much love as the other live staples from this album. It's one of my favorite songs from this album. The dark power ballad "Children of the Damned" finds a new snese of melody and dynamic being embraced in a way that only Bruce could have made possible, despite the band having already ventured in this direction with Paul. Beuce brought the intensity we now know as being metal into the song. 

I have always loved the syncopation of the drums leading into "The Prisoner," it's one of the album's best grooves. This song also shines a spotlight on the fact that when it comes to metal guitar solos, Miaden does it right by not just wanking off with shredding but using it to build on the melodic themes of their songs. Part 2 of the Charlotte saga continues on "22 Arcaia Ave ". This is darker than what they did on the "Killers." Then there is the title track, which is one of the best songs of all time, and has some tricky timing in the verses. 

What do I need to say about "Run to the Hills" aside from the fact that it's an iconic metal anthem? If you have heard any Maiden song, it has to have been that one. "Gangland" is my least favorite song on this album, but it still holds its own against their legacy. "Hallowed By Thy Name" closes the album in the most perfect manner possible. They took the epic songwriting formula they had been fine-tuning on the previous albums and made it bigger and darker. This is beyond being just a perfect album and hit a place that changed the shape of metal. I will give it the rare 11, setting it alongside the best albums ever made.

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