BRUCE DICKINSON · Accident Of Birth (25th Anniversary Edition) | RED/YELLOW SPLATTER 2LP

Red double vinyl with yellow splatters in gatefold cover. Limited edition.

Background information about 'Accident Of Birth (25th Anniversary Edition)'

There are albums that define a career, and then there's Accident Of Birth – the record that saw Bruce Dickinson not just returning to form, but absolutely redefining what heavy metal could sound like in the late 90s. Released in 1997, this was the follow-up to his solo masterpiece The Chemical Wedding (well, chronologically it came before, but both were recorded in the same fiery creative burst), and it remains one of the most electrifying albums in the Iron Maiden frontman's entire catalogue.

From the moment the title track kicks in with that monstrous riff, you know you're in for something special. Bruce Dickinson sounds unleashed, hungry, and absolutely ferocious – his voice soaring over a band that reads like a who's who of British metal royalty. With guitar legend Roy Z on production and six strings, and the late, great Adrian Smith (yep, the Maiden man himself) on guitar duties, the chemistry is undeniable. Tracks like Darkside of Aquarius weave dark, progressive textures into the heavy metal fabric, while Road to Hell is a straight-up adrenaline shot. Man of Sorrows shows a more reflective, almost bluesy side, and Starchildren is pure sci-fi metal madness. This is not just a solo album – it's a statement. Raw, powerful, and dripping with attitude.

For fans of:
Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Dio, Judas Priest, Saxon

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Freak
A2. Toltec 7 Arrival
A3. Starchildren
A4. Taking The Queen
B1. Darkside Of Aquarius
B2. Omega

LP 2:
C1. Man Of Sorrows
C2. Accident Of Birth
C3. The Magician
D1. Welcome To The Pit
D2. Road To Hell
D3. Arc Of Space

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