RELEASE NEW ANIMATED VIDEO FOR
“STRATEGO”
WATCH HERE
TAKEN FROM
ACCLAIMED NEW STUDIO ALBUM
SENJUTSU
Iron Maiden have released the brand-new animated video for “Stratego,” which is taken from their critically acclaimed 17th studio album, Senjutsu, which is out now.
The video, which continues the Japanese theme of the album, premiered on the YouTube channel of U.S. network, [adult swim] – the night-time identity of Cartoon Network. The animated video was made by Swedish Director Gustaf Holtenas for Blinkink Productions and executive produced by lead singer Bruce Dickinson.
Senjutsu has received glowing reviews around the world and is currently battling Canadian rapper Drake for the #1 spot in official UK charts this Friday.
It also features the lead single “Writing On The Wall,” which was accompanied by a hugely acclaimed video, once again created by BlinkInk Productions and written and executive produced by Bruce Dickinson
Senjutsu was recorded in 2019 at Guillaume Tell studios in Paris with longstanding producer Kevin Shirley and co-produced by Steve Harris. The new album follows the release of 2015’s The Book Of Souls which went to number one in over forty countries around the globe.
To order/listen to Senjutsu go to https://ironmaiden.lnk.to/Senjutsu
ACCLAIM FOR SENJUTSU
“…an absolutely epic album from Iron Maiden…”
All Songs Considered (NPR)
“…refined melodies and epic scale”
“…they sound both comfortable and ambitious, settling into their familiar chemistry while adding new chapters to a story only they can write.”
Pitchfork
“…a massively enjoyable feast”
Revolver
“The album is absolutely magnificent…A modern gem from one of the greatest heavy metal bands ever, if not the absolute greatest”
9/10 Blabbermouth
“The more valid question is whether Senjutsu is worthy of Iron Maiden’s illustrious catalog, and the answer is an emphatic yes.”
Consequence
“Exhilarating”
popmatters
“Senjutsu is a towering work of heavy metal intensity that’s as good as anything the band has ever done before.”
“…one of the best albums of the band’s entire career,”
Glide
“Senjutsu is yet another triumph from a band still unafraid to take risks and make music purely on their own terms.”
Ghost Cult Magazine 9/10
“Iron Maiden are back in business…an imaginative instant classic.”
NME
“Utterly majestic….an unqualified masterpiece”
Metal Hammer
“It’s the sound of a band that continues to strive when it’s already honed its craft to perfection. One of the finest collections of songs they’ve released in the latter part of their career”
Kerrang
