(Press Release) On October 11th, Iron Maiden fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newly re-launched Restless Records releases Numbers From The Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden, a tribute to the legendary band. The album, which features Maiden's own Paul Di'Anno and marks Restless' return to its metal and punk roots, is Produced by Grammy Award winner and tribute album pioneer Bob Kulick (KISS, Metallica, Aerosmith) along with Brett Chassen and features appearances from current or former members of Iron Maiden, KISS, AC/DC, Motφrhead, Anthrax, Dio, Judas Priest, Testament, Twisted Sister, Extreme, Whitesnake, Slaughter, Helmet, Dokken and many others."It's a fitting salute to an awesome band and may be the best tribute I've ever produced. I really like what we've done to these amazing songs, and more importantly, the band approves," says Kulick of the album.
Numbers From The Beast features 11 classic Iron Maiden tunes revamped in honor of the band's 25th anniversary. The final track listing, complete with stellar rock personnel is as follows:
1. Run To The Hills
V - Robin McAuley (MSG)
LG - Michael Schenker (MSG)
RG - Pete Fletcher (Pygmy Love Circus)
B - Tony Franklin (The Firm)
D - Brian Tichy (Billy Idol)
2. Wasted Years
V - Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)
LG - George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob)
RG - Bob Kulick (Paul Stanley Band, Meatloaf)
B - Jeff Pilson (Dokken, Foreigner)
D - Jason Bonham (Bonham, Foreigner)
3. Wrathchild
V - Paul Di'Anno (Iron Maiden)
LG - Alex Skolnick (Testament)
RG - Chris Traynor (Helmet, Bush)
B - Frank Bello (Helmet, Anthrax)
D - John Tempesta (Helmet, Testament)
4. Flight Of Icarus
V - Ripper Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth)
G - Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio)
B - Jimmy Bain (Dio, Rainbow)
D - Simon Wright (Dio, AC/DC)
5. Fear Of The Dark
V - Chuck Billy (Testament)
G - Craig Goldy (Dio)
B - Rickie Phillips (Styx)
D - Mikkey Dee (Motorhead)
6. The Trooper
V - Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead)
G - Phil Campbell (Motorhead)
G - Rocky George (Fishbone, Suicidal Tendencies)
B - Chuck Wright (Alice Cooper, Quiet Riot)
D - Chris Slade (AC/DC)
7. Aces High
V - Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Soul Sirkus)
G - Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme, Dramagods)
B - Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Niacin)
D - Vinnie Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio)
8. 2 Minutes To Midnight
V - Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow)
G - Richie Kotzen (Mr. Big, Poison)
G - Bob Kulick (Paul Stanley Band, Meatloaf)
B - Tony Franklin (The Firm)
D - Chris Slade (AC/DC, The Firm)
9. Can I Play With Madness?
V - Mark Slaughter (Slaughter)
G - Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk)
B - Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Ted Nugent)
D - Aynsley Dunbar (David Bowie, Whitesnake)
10. The Evil That Men Do
V - Chris Jericho (WWE Wrestler, Fozzy)
G - Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X)
RG - Bob Kulick (Paul Stanley Band, Meatloaf)
B - Mike Inez (Alice In Chains, Ozzy Osbourne)
D - Brent Fitz (Vince Neil, Union)
11. The Wickerman
V - Jon Bush (Anthrax, Armored Saint)
LG Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint)
G - Scott Ian (Anthrax)
B - Blasko (Rob Zombie)
D - Ben Graves (Murderdolls)
BV Jason Miller (Godhead)
The cover of every official Iron Maiden album has featured a zombie called 'Eddie.' Eddie has been painted by artist Derek Riggs for 20 years. Numbers From The Beast cover art was naturally painted by Riggs and is a must-have for any Maiden fan.
Numbers From the Beast marks the first release on the newly revamped Restless Records. William Hein, current president of Rykodisc and former head of Enigma Records, co-founded Restless in 1985 as a punk and metal sub-label of Enigma. Restless became a stand-alone label after Capitol-EMI acquired Enigma, and was subsequently acquired by Rykodisc in 2003. Now, back with a new sound and logo, Restless returns to its roots with the Maiden salute, as well as an upcoming reissue from California punk outfit 45 Grave.
