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Lair of the Alchemist

John and Mattias travel through the Iron Maiden discography with in depth discussions of every Iron Maiden album and song.

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S1 · E19
August 17 · 2 hr 3 min
The Final Frontier
Mattias and John discuss Iron Maiden's fifteenth studio album "The Final Frontier" Make sure you check out Mattias' band Dead Kosmonaut, the source of the intro music. Head over the the Lair of the Alchemist Youtube channel so you can see all of Mattias' collection related to this episode.
S1 · E17
June 30 · 2 hr 27 min
A Matter of Life and Death
For more rock and metal check out- Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut Maiden Stockholm Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maidenstockholm4678 John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast John’s band Sinister Realm
April 29 · 1 hr 58 min
Dance of Death
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's "Dance of Death" album. Check out Mattias' band Dead Kosmonaut who have a new album arriving in June of 2026 called "Retrospectre" For more rock and metal check out- Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut Maiden Stockholm Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maidenstockholm4678 John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast John’s band Sinister Realm
March 5 · 1 hr 39 min
Brave New World
Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut Maiden Stockholm Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maidenstockholm4678 John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast John’s band Sinister Realm
February 9 · 1 hr 51 min
Virtual XI
Mattias and John discuss Blaze's second and last album with the band Virtual XI Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut Maiden Stockholm Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maidenstockholm4678 John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast John’s band Sinister Realm
S1 · E14
Dec 18, 2025 · 2 hr 14 min
The X Factor
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's 10th studio album and the first to feature Blaze Bayley on vocals. For more rock and metal check out- Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut Maiden Stockholm Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maidenstockholm4678 John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast John’s band Sinister Realm
Nov 9, 2025 · 2 hr 9 min
Fear Of The Dark
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's 9th studio album "Fear of the Dark" the last to feature Bruce Dickinson till the reunion. For more rock and metal check out- Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut Maiden Stockholm Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maidenstockholm4678 John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast John’s band Sinister Realm
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr 48 min
No Prayer For The Dying
Mattias and John discuss the 8th Iron Maiden studio album 'No Prayer For The Dying" and all the changes that came with it, most notably the departure of Adrian Smith and arrival of Janick Gers. For more rock and metal check out- Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast John’s band Sinister Realm
Aug 24, 2025 · 1 hr 59 min
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
For more rock and metal check out- Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut John's band Sinister Realm John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast
Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
The Entire Population Of Hackney
John and Mattias discuss the historical curiosity live show of the band "The Entire Population of Hackney" where Adrian and Nicko would join some friends to play two "secret" shows from which future Iron Maiden B-sides would be born. Listen in to learn the story behind this mysterious band. For more rock and metal check out- Mattias’ band Dead Kosmonaut John’s youtube channel Lair of the Alchemist and John’s other podcasts Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast
S1 · E9
Jun 13, 2025 · 2 hr 5 min
Somewhere In Time
John and Mattias discuss the album "Somewhere In Time" Check out Mattias' band Dead Kosmonaut and Lair of the Alchemist on youtube for more metal related content.
May 17, 2025 · 57 min
Live After Death
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's legendary live album "Live After Death" Check out Mattias' band Dead Kosmonaut Look for "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube for more rock and metal content.
S1 · E7
Apr 9, 2025 · 2 hr 21 min
Powerslave
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's 5ths studio album "Powerslave". Check out Mattias' band Dead Kosmonaut on all the streaming services “Lair Of The Alchemist” on Youtube for more metal and hard rock discussion. Also check out: “Kicked In The Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast” “A Pod Somewhere In Time” an Iron Maiden Podcast
S1 · E6
Mar 5, 2025 · 1 hr 57 min
Piece of Mind
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's fourth studio album and first with Nicko McBrain "Piece of Mind". For more metal content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.
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Feb 5, 2025 · 2 hr 32 min
The Number Of The Beast
John and Mattias discuss "The Number Of The Beast" and the arrival of Bruce Dickinson and departure of Clive Burr. Visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube for more content Also check out "Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast" "Kicked In The Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast" Check out The Bruce Dickinson Wellbeing Network Website at: https://www.bookofhours.net/bdwbn/
S1 · E4
Jan 1, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
Killers
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's second full length studio album "Killers". More metal content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube. Check out Dead Kosmonaut on all streaming services.
Dec 7, 2024 · 1 hr 51 min
Iron Maiden- Iron Maiden
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's first full length album "Iron Maiden". Mattias gives a history of the band leading up to this ground breaking moment and than both share their thoughts on the album, songs as well as singles released during this time. For more rock and metal related content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.
Nov 6, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
The Soundhouse Tapes
John and Mattias discuss Iron Maiden's first official recording the 7 inch single "The Soundhouse Tapes". To watch the video of this podcast and for more metal related content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube. John's other podcasts: Into the void: A Black Sabbath podcast Kicked in the teeth: An AC/DC podcast
Nov 6, 2024 · 15 min
Welcome To The Pod! Our History With Iron Maiden
John and Mattias welcome you to the pod and share their stories of how they discovered Iron Maiden as well as our plans with the podcast. Visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube for the video version of the episode as well as other metal related content. Check out John's other podcasts: Into the void:A Black Sabbath podcast Kicked in the teeth: An AC/DC podcast

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