Iron Maiden - Senjutsu - Adrian Talks Solos

Adrian tells us a bit about his solos on the new album...

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[steveanthony]

Adrian gets better with age like whiskey and wine. 🤘

[robertpadua]

This guy is a professional, very talented, epic guitar player and song writer. A living legend and a team player.

Adrian Smith
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[GREALYDES]

Writing On The Wall is one of the best solos he’s done.

[VicGuitarman]

And your solos elevate every song, Mr Smith.

[crazyking]

Adrian Smith is the master when it comes to solos, can't wait for this album!!!

[pauloprzybylski]

I consider this Adrian's solo of extreme good taste and matches perfectly to the song, same level of the Stranger in a Strange Land solo I would say.

[Takealookatmychannelhere]

The second solo on Writing on the wall is MASTERPIECE. Very melodic and has 80's vibe to it :)

[ironmaidentragic]

You can write a solo as long as you want champ because your solos are awesome!!

[LeandroDelPrete]

This man is the only one I call "guitar hero". He was always my hero and to be able to hear him talk casually about his work is mind-blowing. Thanks H, for taking the time to talk to us!!!

[James-qqvq]

Solo he did for writing on the walls absolutely phenomenal.

[briankearney]

The solo on Writing on the Wall is almost organic. It has an emotion. As soon as I heard it I pre ordered the vinyl.

[rodoherty]

I absolutely love the Writing on the Wall solo. I knew it was Adrian because it was so melodic. I often find myself humming it; a solo you want to hum is the mark of a great solo!

[dmitryshkolnik]

The solo on Wasted Years is one of my favorite solos of all time, it has it all - it's energetic and melodiс, not some random exercise-like mishmash we often here in heavier genres (not meaning anyone in particular )

[burido]

Definitely buying this album when it drops

[johanndarkblade]

Adrian is the Master of solos. Up The Irons!!

[agitatedzone]

Even with the added spontaneity, the solo on Writing on the Wall is structured and memorable. Classic Adrian all the way.

[ninaholicova]

Adrian is just proffesional. Silky, crystal and perfect.❤And it' s a pleasure for eye to watch him play.

[kiwisamurai]

The first Maiden song I heard was wasted years.that was my introduction to heavy metal and he's been my favorite guitarist ever since.

[williamlivingstone]

Adrian Smith is the reason I picked up the guitar in 1983. Haven't put it down since.

[renleblanc]

Adrian is my favorite metal soloist. He actually has memorable and very musical parts.