The Number of the Beast

Iron Maiden

The Number of the Beast

RELEASED: March 29, 1982
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Invaders 3:23 2. Children of the Damned 4:34 3. The Prisoner 6:02 4. 22, Acacia Avenue 6:36 5. The Number of the Beast 4:50 6. Run to the Hills 3:53 7. Gangland 3:48 8. Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:11
Historical Archive
The Number of the Beast is the third studio album by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on March 22, 1982. It is often considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time and played a crucial role in establishing the genre's popularity in the 1980s. The album features iconic tracks such as 'Hallowed Be Thy Name', 'Run to the Hills', and the title track 'The Number of the Beast'. Its themes often delve into the macabre, featuring imagery of horror, the occult, and the struggles of good versus evil, which resonated with a wide audience, solidifying Iron Maiden's place in metal history.