Somewhere in Time

Released on September 29, 1986, through EMI Records, Somewhere in Time is Iron Maiden's sixth studio album. The album is notable for its use of synthesizers, adding a futuristic edge to the band's traditional sound. Produced by Martin Birch, the record explores themes of time travel and the future. The iconic cover art, painted by Derek Riggs, features a cyborg version of Eddie amidst a cityscape, symbolizing the album's sci-fi concept. Somewhere in Time is regarded as one of the band's most ambitious and innovative records.