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The Final Frontier is the fifteenth studio album by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released in August 2010. The record features lyrical themes centered around space exploration and science fiction, complementing its progressive and extended song structures. Produced by Kevin Shirley, it reached the number one position on album charts in over twenty countries. The album caters to dedicated heavy metal listeners who appreciate complex, multi-layered compositions and thematic concepts.
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Why does The Final Frontier begin with "Satellite 15"?
"Satellite 15" functions as an experimental, rhythm-heavy introduction before the title song begins. Together they create an opening track of more than eight minutes and establish the album's space-travel atmosphere.
Which song from The Final Frontier won Iron Maiden a Grammy?
"El Dorado" won Best Metal Performance at the 2011 Grammy Awards. Iron Maiden released the track ahead of the album as a free download.
What story does "When the Wild Wind Blows" tell?
The closing song follows an elderly couple who mistake signs of an earthquake for the nuclear attack they have long feared. Steve Harris based the narrative on Raymond Briggs's graphic novel When the Wind Blows.
Where was The Final Frontier recorded?
Iron Maiden recorded much of it at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas, where the band had previously worked on albums including Piece of Mind and Powerslave. Kevin Shirley produced the 2010 release with Steve Harris.
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