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The Root of All Evil (EP)
The Root of All Evil is a Japan-only EP release by the all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens. It includes three new cover recordings of Iron Maiden songs and a dance remix of "The Trooper."[1] This was the band's last recording to feature lead vocalist Aja Kim and guitarists Sara Marsh and Heather Baker, who left the band.
| The Root of All Evil | ||||
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| Released | April 23, 2008 (Japan) | |||
| Studio | NRG Studios, North Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal Eurobeat | |||
| Length | 17:33 | |||
| Label | Powerslave Records | |||
| Producer | The Iron Maidens and Mark Dawson | |||
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Unlike their previous albums, the EP is not offered on the band's official website.[2]
Prior to the release of the EP, the band first performed the acoustic version of "Different World" on the Los Angeles, CA, radio station 97.1 KLSX in late 2007.[3]
Track listing edit
- "Transylvania" (Steve Harris) - 4:21
- "The Evil That Men Do" (Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, Harris) - 4:29
- "Different World" (Acoustic Version) (Smith, Harris) - 4:02
- "The Trooper" (Dance Remix) (Harris) - 4:41
- Remixed by Glenn Baren and Lynn Woolever
Personnel edit
- Aja Kim (a.k.a. Bruce Lee Chickinson) – lead vocals
- Sara Marsh (a.k.a. Mini Murray) – lead guitar, acoustic guitar (track 3)
- Heather Baker (a.k.a. Adrienne Smith) – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (track 3), backing vocals
- Wanda Ortiz (a.k.a. Steph Harris) – bass
- Linda McDonald (a.k.a. Nikki McBurrain) – drums
Credits edit
- Derek Riggs - CD Cover Design
- Linda McDonald - CD Sleeve/Tray Layout, CD Cover Design
- Ernie Manrique - Photography
- RJ Blaze - Back Tray Artwork ("Evil Root Edwina")
References edit
External links edit
- The Iron Maidens - "Different World" (Unplugged Live at 97.1 KLSX-FM)
- The Iron Maidens - "The Trooper" (Dance Remix) (unofficial video featuring Initial D)