Iron Maiden's new album

I just downloaded Iron Maiden's new album, A Matter of Life and Death, from iTunes. I've only heard a little of it, so I want to reserve judgment until I've heard the whole thing. I'm a bit apprehensive, frankly. I've been a Maiden fan since the early 80s, and I love Maiden's stuff--except for Fear of the Dark and the crap they put out with Blaze Bayley as lead singer (X Factor and Virtual XI). That has to be the single worst decision the band ever made. But from what I've heard so far, they're sounding a bit tired on this album. As I said, though--reserving judgment for now. I wasn't too keen on their last album, Dance of Death, when I first heard clips from it, but while I still don't think it's their best effort, I recognize that it has 3-4 really good songs on it, and a few more decent ones.

UP THE IRONS!!!