Classic Albums: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast (Classic Albums : Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast) 23 years old
A look at Iron Maiden's breakthrough 1982 album The Number of the Beast.
1982 was a momentous year for Iron Maiden. Following the addition of brilliant new vocalist Bruce Dickinson, their third album the number of the beast was released to universal acclaim from both critics and rock fans. The album topped the UK charts for 2 weeks, launched them into the US top 40 for the first time, and invaded the top 10 album charts worldwide achieving a plethora of gold and platinum awards. The number of the beast is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time, including, along with demonic title track, such classic metal anthems as run to the hills, hallowed be thy name, the prisoner and children of the damned. This exclusive film tells the full and vibrant story behind the making of the album.
Credits
Classic Albums: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Steve Harris He was 45, now 68 years old | as Bass |
| Bruce Dickinson He was 43, now 66 years old | as Lead vocals |
| Dave Murray He was 42, now 66 years old | as Guitar |
| Adrian Smith He was 44, now 67 years old | as Guitar |
| Clive Burr He was 44, 56 years old when he died | as Drums |
Classic Albums: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Tim Kirkby as Director. He was 31 (now 54) years old | Directing |
Classic Albums: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast (23 years)
A look at Iron Maiden's breakthrough 1982 album The Number of the Beast.
- Release day: Tuesday, December 04, 2001
- Runtime: 80 minutes