A gritty debut featuring anthems like "Prowler" and the epic "Phantom of the Opera".

The return of Bruce Dickinson in 1999 marked a new era for Iron Maiden. , a reunion album with Adrian Smith, celebrated their 20th anniversary and featured hits like "The Wicker Man" and "Out of the Silent Planet." "Dance of Death" (2003) , "A Matter of Life and Death" (2006) , and "The Final Frontier" (2010) continued their creative resurgence, with the band exploring new themes and sounds.

A triumphant return to form, Brave New World revitalized Iron Maiden for the 21st century. The triple-guitar attack added immense depth and texture to the music, while Dickinson sang with renewed vigor. The album successfully fused the classic anthemic energy of the '80s with the progressive, long-form songwriting tendencies they had developed over the years.

Their self-titled debut burst onto the scene, bringing a raw, energetic sound featuring classics like "Running Free" and the iconic "Phantom of the Opera."

"Fear of the Dark", "Be Quick or Be Dead", "Wasting Love"

In 1999, the metal world rejoiced when both Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned to the band. Retaining Janick Gers, Iron Maiden transformed into an unstoppable three-guitar juggernaut, kicking off a stunning creative renaissance. Brave New World (2000)

A diverse album that balances aggressive thrash-adjacent tracks, experimental arrangements, and classic anthems. This was the final studio album with Bruce Dickinson before his departure to pursue solo work.

"The Trooper", "Flight of Icarus", "Where Eagles Dare"

The return of both Dickinson and Smith in 1999 initiated a massive resurgence, with the band expanding to a unique three-guitar lineup.

Marred by famously terrible CGI cover art, the music inside is stellar. The album sees the band fully comfortable in their progressive skin. "Wildest Dreams" kicks off, but the real gems are the lengthy storytelling cuts: "Rainmaker," "No More Lies," the folky title track, and the magnificent "Paschendale"—a harrowing, progged-out account of WWI trench warfare.