NOTICE!!: Iron Maiden Set to Drop Easter Songs to Mark the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Title: “Thorns and Thunder”, “Rise, Nazarene”…

NOTICE!!: Iron Maiden Set to Drop Easter Songs to Mark the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Title: “Thorns and Thunder”, “Rise, Nazarene”…

 

London, UK — In a move that has stunned both the heavy metal and religious communities, legendary British metal band Iron Maiden has announced they will be releasing a special collection of Easter-themed songs to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

The band, known for iconic tracks like The Number of the Beast and Run to the Hills, is reportedly preparing to unveil an EP titled “He Has Risen: The Easter Chronicles” on Easter Sunday. The announcement came via a cryptic post on social media featuring a cross, a lamb, and their infamous mascot, Eddie, dressed in white robes and holding a glowing egg.

 

Frontman Bruce Dickinson broke the silence in a recent interview. “People think Iron Maiden is all darkness and doom,” he said. “But Easter is metal in its own way—betrayal, death, a descent into the underworld, and a triumphant return. It’s the ultimate redemption arc.”

 

The five-track EP is said to include titles such as:

 

– Tomb of Stone (Roll It Away)

– Rise, Nazarene

– Thorns and Thunder

– Pilate’s Lament

– and the controversial closing anthem, Easter is Metal (and So is He)

 

While fans have come to expect theatrics from Maiden, this project marks the first time the band has tackled overtly Christian themes. Still, the group insists the work is both sincere and in keeping with their epic narrative style.

 

“Jesus came back from the dead. That’s basically the most metal thing ever,” said bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. “We’re not preaching. We’re storytelling—with a little thunder.”

 

Reactions to the news have been divided. Metal purists fear the band is straying too far from their roots, while others see it as a bold evolution.

 

One fan commented on X (formerly Twitter): “If Iron Maiden says Easter is metal, then I’m bringing a fog machine to church.”

 

Meanwhile, some church leaders have welcomed the unexpected alliance. Reverend Daniel Matthews of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Kent said, “If Iron Maiden helps even one person reflect on the meaning of Easter, that’s a win in my book. Also, Pilate’s Lament slaps.”

 

The band is planning to perform the new tracks during a surprise Easter Sunday livestream from an undisclosed cathedral. Rumors suggest the performance may include a dramatic re-enactment of the resurrection, complete with pyrotechnics and a 12-foot animatronic Jesus.

 

Whether it’s a spiritual awakening or just another Maiden masterstroke, He Has Risen: The Easter Chronicles promises to be one of the most talked-about releases of the season.

 

Iron Maiden has confirmed the EP will be available on vinyl, streaming platforms, and in limited-edition gold-leafed hymnals starting Easter morning at 6:66 a.m.—or, as Bruce Dickinson clarified, “just before sunrise, naturally.”