Best Songs On Iron Maiden's The X Factor

Sadly, the Blaze Bayley era will always be scrutinized by Maiden fans. Some like it, some don't. I think Blaze made important contributions, perhaps his best with this song. It's a true epic in every aspect. What an excellent way to introduce us to this album - one of the best Maiden has ever done, in my opinion.

A shame the rest of the album didn't live up to it. I still like The X Factor, though.

One of the best Maiden songs EVER. It blows me away every time I listen to it.

Love it. Blaze Bayley, baby!

Holy cow, this one is too low. It's my second favorite, behind Sign of the Cross. I voted for it because Sign of the Cross isn't going anywhere - it will always be there. I want this higher!

The best song from Blaze Bayley. Creepy and beautiful intro, then hard metal to the end.

Fortunes of war,
Fortunes of war,
Fortunes of war,
No pain anymore,
Fortunes of war.

This song is epic, but Sign of the Cross is legendary.

In the mud and rain,
What are we fighting for?
Is it worth the pain?
Is it worth dying for?
Who will take the blame?
Why did they make a war?
Questions that come again:
Why are we fighting at all?
Great lyrics.

This song should be in the top three! Come on, it's one of the best. I like Blaze Bayley; The X Factor rocks. I can prove it - Harris still wrote songs, and Man on the Edge and Sign of the Cross rock. Come on!

I hate how everyone hates Blaze just because he's not Bruce. I think he's really good. This album and Virtual XI are amazing.

Probably the most underrated song ever by Maiden. It gives me a good feeling every time I listen to it.

The most underrated song from Maiden. No, wait - I forgot The Mercenary, When Two Worlds Collide, The Clairvoyant, Strange World, Wasting Love... but it's still a very good song.