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MetalBite Review by Tobias on 2/23/2001

This band is so thoroughly badass that I lose control of my bodily functions when listening to them. I’m serious, I have to go to the bathroom before I put on any Dickinson or Di’Anno Iron Maiden album. To make matters more intense, Brave New World is easily the best Iron Maiden album since Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.

Returning to a less hyper-produced sound reminiscent of Powerslave, this band has come back with a commanding nature that speaks a reminder to metal fans everywhere of who truly holds god-emperor of metal scepter.

Brave New World is yet another phenomenal chapter in the potency of Maiden. The song composition is as inventive as always particularly in their saga-esque tracks like Dream of Mirrors or Thin Line Between Love & Hate. BNW also has tracks that may be more affable to an audience with anthematic-tendencies such as Wicker Man. Showing a flavor for versatility Maiden also came up with some all-around speedier stuff like Out of the Silent Planet, which secures their sci-fi alternate world imagery that seems to be the focus of these concept geniuses for BNW.

This stuff will never get old!

Bottom Line: AIR GUITARS GALORE. This band is bold enough to fuck a bull in the ass and walk away grinning.

Rating: 9 of 10

MetalBite Review by Luka on 5/25/2001

They fell into utter disgrace 5 years ago! Just stop making fucking albums and disgracing the once proud and mighty name Iron Maiden even more! What the hell was Steve Harris thinking? And what was Atomic Jedi thinking on the other review??

There was a huge celebration all over the world when they told us Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith were finally coming back to Iron Maiden. I was hoping for an album no weaker than "Piece Of Mind" or the mighty "Powerslave" but this waste of plastic even outsucks the likes of "Virtual X" or "No Prayer..."! Did the six (!) members write any – music - when they got back together for this or just drink beer and dream of the money they’d get when all the old Maiden fans rejoiced at the reunion? Let’s just go over a few songs, there’s one or two that are actually pretty good by 90% is repetitive, Maiden-predictable crap.

"The Wicker Man" they always pick the most annoying song for the single don’t they? Stole the intro riff from an old Judas Priest song ("Running Wild") and then repeated the chorus a few hundred times...

"Ghost of the Navigator" - The best track on the album, actually. The first song I heard from the album before it came out. Imagine my disappointment when I found out they weren’t -all - like this!

"Brave New World" - Booooorrrriiiiiiiinggg!

Well I won’t review every song but you get the idea. There are a few fast tracks here like "The Mercenary" and "The Fallen Angel" that try to awaken "The Trooper" fans, but they’re so repetitive and annoying that I can’t stand them. Speaking of repetitive and excruciatingly boring, you just have to hear "Dream of Mirrors" to believe it.

This band is has done so much for metal and I still have respect for them that I can’t bear to write a review that gives less than 5/10 beside the name Iron Maiden.

Bottom Line: Sometimes musicians -don’t- get better with age! Don’t waste your money on this garbage, go to your local pawnshop, I’m sure they’ll have plenty of copies!

Rating: 5 out of 10

Submitted by Nikko on 7/25/2001

the fathers of metal are back with a very metal album.this is another sign that maiden left in the story of metal.The new song are the rappresentation of a compromise between old and new Maiden style.Very great!

Submitted by ED on 10/24/2002

What's Luka Wrath talking about? This album got me into HM when I was 13. Every track is classic, except 'Dream of mirrors'. Bruce is back on form as the operatics of 'The thin line between love and hate' show. Best Maiden album? Weel, it's up there.

Submitted by Timmsy on 3/14/2004

Brave New world is a return to what I consider an Iron maiden album. Virtual XI and The X factor while the albums were ok, were nothing compared to the masterpiece qualities that Seventh Son and Piece of Mind were. Its awesome to have Adrian and Bruce back in the band and I personally think that Brave New world works because of their return. Its rare that a three guitar lineup can work so well without having the sound clutted and messy but Adrian, janick and Dave do it well experiementing with 3 harmony guitar parts and soloing etc. The progressive songwriting qualities of Harris and Co. creep back into the tunes, evident on Dream of Mirrors, Thin Line and Ghost of the navigator. ALl the while we get awesome metal tunes like Fallen Angel, Mercenary and Wicker Man. The tunes are well done, the production is fantastic and the performances are all great. Iron Maiden are back
Rating 9 out of 10.

Submitted by Jason Doucette on 4/10/2004

Metal has returned, or at least the British variant. It's a Brave New World indeed. Gone are the days of metal friendly mainstream radio, but this has not stopped Maiden from releasing, arguably, their best album ever. Perhaps, with this release, and other releases like fellow brummie Rob Halford, metal will return as a radio staple once again -- or was that my dream.
Wishful thinking aside, the return of Maiden marks the return of the classic metal formula they helped to pioneer in the mid 80's: epic lyrics, complete with escapist fantasy themes, ranging vocals, thumping base and drums, and riff-laden guitar work. More importantly, gone from the fold is vocalist Blaze Bayley and returning back are vocalist "Air Raid Siren" Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith (for a three guitar onslaught).
While Maiden relies heavily on the formula, lyrics and production (a la Kevin Shirley/Steve Harris) are top-notch. In fact, the lyrics are the best feature of this CD; probably due to the multi-member contribution (while band founder/bassist Harris still manages to do the most). On a track-by-track rundown, this CD scores big. Outstanding cuts include: "Dream of Mirrors" and "The Thin Line Between Love & Hate". Without doubt, though, the best track is: "Ghost of The Navigator". Its' intelligent lyrics makes one wonder if a Faustian deal was not made.
All things cannot be perfect, however. While Brave New World comes remarkably close to the metal Garden of Eden, the song, "Blood Brothers", is the proverbial apple in the Garden, and Maiden must have shoved Eve out of the way to get their portion.
On-the-whole, one bad track means little, and this CD's superb quality makes for an excellent listen. I have never actually liked Maiden, but this album B or maybe because of the paucity of albums like it B is a must buy, and will be occupying my CD-player for some time to come

Submitted by Daemon on 5/30/2004

I totally stoped listening to Maiden when Bruce left the band. Because Blaze basically sucked. I heard rumors that Bruce is back. I got this album months after it was released, and I jumped out of my skin! This album rules man. Each song is like journey. Power Metal at its best. Iron Maiden proves that age doesn't matter if you have real talent. Bruce and Adrian rock.

21 out of 10!!

Submitted by rattle on 5/15/2005

Luka I think you have to "study" this album again. I really don't get you. This album is great. I love all the songs. Not only because of dickinson's return but generally. Musically, production. It's just great. It was my introducing to maiden album and i still hear it. You have misunderstood it very bad!

Submitted by e v v y @ n e t . hr Eva B.,Croatia on 11/2/2005

Well,people...I'm listening this album every fuckin' day and whatmore I'm listening to it...it's and it sounds even better to me!!!Dickinsons voice,Steves words...just can't be better!!!Maidens rocks!!!UP THE IRONS
EVERYBODY WHO SUPPORT IRON MAIDEN AND WHO LISTENS TO THEIR MUSIC-KNOWS WHAT METAL IS!!!

Submitted by kylereece on 12/25/2006

After the incredible debacle that was '98's Virtual XI, the metal world lifted a mighty brew in toast of the return of the incomparable bruce Dickinson to the band that made him famous. Though I am not one to dismiss the short lived Blaze Bayley era of Maiden (The X Factor wasnt bad), its pretty safe to say that Maiden without Bruce just doesnt feel right in any way, shape or form. Brave New World marks the return of Maiden to true relevance and authority and the boys came back with a great audio statement, indeed. Lead off track the Wicker Man is a great starter, emphasizing simplicity and adrenaline in its 3 guitar attack for your undivided attention. Ghost of the Navigater is another great dose of metal highlighted by dickinson's standard multi-faceted vocal delivery. The title track itself is more of an introspective headbanger, with the usual patented Steve Harris gallop come chorus time. The Highlight of the album in my opinion comes from the slower paced epic, Blood Brothers. Commencing with an intricate interplay between bass and guitar with a quiet delivery from Dickinson during the verses which lead to a wonderful sing along chorus and the beautiful harmonies and solos of the bridge, this one has instant classic written all over it. Last song, A Thin Line Between Love & Hate is another great, introspective delight, highlighted by yet another fantastic performance by the MAN, Bruce D. Simply put, this album is great. Its a splendid return to form by the kings of metal and it is worthy of your attention as a metalhead. LONG LIVE MAIDEN UP THE IRONS!