Different World (Iron Maiden song)

"Different World" is a song by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It is the opening track from their 14th studio album, A Matter of Life and Death (2006), and was released as the second single from the album. It was released on 14 November 2006 in the United States, and 26 December 2006 in Europe. The song has been stated by the band to be a tribute to Thin Lizzy due to the low sounding melodies sung by Bruce Dickinson that are reminiscent of those Phil Lynott would sing. It was also played first every night on the band's A Matter of Life and Death Tour.

"Different World"
Single by Iron Maiden
from the album A Matter of Life and Death
B-side
  • US CD single
  • "Hallowed Be Thy Name (Radio 1 Legends Session)", "The Trooper (Radio 1 Legends Session)"
  • European CD single
  • "Iron Maiden (live)"
  • European DVD single
  • "The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg (live)", "Hocus Pocus (Focus cover)"
  • European 7" picture disc
  • "Fear of the Dark (live)"
Released14 November 2006 (US)
26 December 2006 (UK)
Recorded2006
StudioSarm West Studios (London)
GenreHeavy metal
Length4:15
LabelEMI / Sanctuary Records
Songwriter(s)Adrian Smith
Steve Harris
Producer(s)Kevin Shirley
Iron Maiden singles chronology
"The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg"
(2006)		 "Different World"
(2006)		 "El Dorado"
(2010)
Alternative cover
DVD single cover
Alternative cover
7" single

The guitar solo in "Different World" is played by Adrian Smith.

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