Maiden Japan

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Maiden Japan, also known as Heavy Metal Army, is a live EP by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The title is a pun of the common phrase seen on manufactured items, "Made in Japan", and, possibly, of Deep Purple's live album Made in Japan.

There are at least two different versions of this EP; all were recorded in Kosei Nenkin Hall in Nagoya on May 23, 1981. It was lead singer Paul Di'Anno's final recording with the band, and features 5 tracks. The original Japanese pressing features only 4 tracks and the record speed is 45RPM.

It was never the band's intention to release this album, but the Japanese wanted a live album. Noticeable is that the Venezuelan edition of the album has a different front cover artwork, depicting the band's mascot, Eddie, holding the decapitated head of singer Paul Di'Anno, presumably to symbolise his departure from the band. That edition has become one of the most sought after collector's items for Iron Maiden fans.

The version of "Remember Tomorrow" that appears on this EP was included as a B-side to the single of "The Number of the Beast", albeit with Bruce Dickinson's vocals overdubbed in place of Di'Anno's.

Track Listing

Standard Edition

All songs written by Steve Harris, except where noted.

1. "Running Free"
2. "Remember Tomorrow" (Paul Di'Anno, Harris)
3. "Wrathchild" (US, Canada, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil editions)
4. "Killers" (Di'Anno, Harris)
5. "Innocent Exile"

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Credits

• Paul Di'Anno - lead vocals
• Dave Murray - guitar
• Adrian Smith - guitar, backing vocals
• Steve Harris - bass, backing vocals
• Clive Burr - drums