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No Prayer for the Dying is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 1 October 1990. The album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, incorporating a rawer, more straightforward approach compared to their previous works. It features tracks that blend heavy metal with elements of hard rock, and it reflects themes of mortality and existentialism. The album is notable for its iconic cover art created by Derek Riggs, which depicts Eddie the Head in a graveyard. Despite mixed reviews at the time of release, it has since gained a following and is considered a classic within the band's discography.