IRON MAIDEN: FEAR OF THE DARK Ninth Studio Album (1992)

Fear of the Dark is the ninth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Released on May 11, 1992, it was their third studio release to top the UK Albums Chart, and the last to feature Bruce Dickinson as the group’s lead vocalist until his return in 1999. It was also the first album to be produced by bassist and band founder Steve Harris, and the last album to feature the work of producer Martin Birch.

Tracklist:

1. Be Quick or Be Dead (Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers)
2. From Here to Eternity (Steve Harris)
3. Afraid to Shoot Strangers (Harris)
4. Fear Is the Key (Dickinson, Gers)
5. Childhood’s End (Harris)
6. Wasting Love (Dickinson, Gers)
7. The Fugitive (Harris)
8. Chains of Misery (Dickinson, Dave Murray)
9. The Apparition (Harris, Gers)
10. Judas Be My Guide (Dickinson, Murray)
11. Weekend Warrior (Harris, Gers)
12. Fear of the Dark (Harris)

Credits:

Iron Maiden
Bruce Dickinson: vocals
Dave Murray: guitar
Janick Gers: guitar
Steve Harris: bass
Nicko McBrain: drums

Additional musicians
Michael Kenney: keyboards

Production
Martin “The Juggler” Birch: production, engineering, mixing
Steve Harris: production, mixing
Mick “Doctor” McKenna: assistant engineering
Melvyn Grant: sleeve illustration
George Chin: photography
Phil Anstice: photography
Hugh Gilmour: art direction, design (1998 edition)