Fear of the Dark is Maiden's ninth studio album, released on 11 May 1992. It was their third studio release to top the UK albums chart and the last to feature Bruce until his return in 1999.
The album cover was the first not to be designed by Derek Riggs, with Melvyn Grant's drawing being chosen instead.
The album produced the singles "Be Quick or Be Dead", "From Here to Eternity", and the title track "Fear of the Dark", which has become a staple of the band's live setlists.
Following the album's release, the band started the Fear of the Dark Tour, which included a headline appearance at the Donington Monsters of Rock festival, captured on the "Live at Donington" album.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Be Quick or Be Dead | Dickinson, Gers | 3:24 |
| 2. | From Here to Eternity | Harris | 3:38 |
| 3. | Afraid to Shoot Strangers | Harris | 6:56 |
| 4. | Fear Is the Key | Dickinson, Gers | 5:35 |
| 5. | Childhood's End | Harris | 4:40 |
| 6. | Wasting Love | Dickinson, Gers | 5:50 |
Total length: 28:34
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | The Fugitive | Harris | 4:54 |
| 8. | Chains of Misery | Dickinson, Murray | 3:37 |
| 9. | The Apparition | Harris, Gers | 3:54 |
| 10. | Judas Be My Guide | Dickinson, Murray | 3:08 |
| 11. | Weekend Warrior | Harris, Gers | 5:39 |
| 12. | Fear of the Dark | Harris | 7:18 |
Total length: 29:56
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nodding Donkey Blues | Iron Maiden | 3:18 |
| 2. | Space Station No. 5 (Montrose cover) | Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose | 3:47 |
| 3. | I Can't See My Feelings (Budgie cover) | Tony Bourge, Burke Shelley | 3:50 |
| 4. | Roll Over Vic Vella | Chuck Berry | 4:48 |
| 5. | No Prayer for the Dying (live) | Harris | 4:23 |
| 6. | Public Enema Number One (live) | Murray, Dickinson | 3:53 |
| 7. | Hooks in You (live) | Dickinson, Smith | 3:37 |
Total length: 14:13
Bruce Dickinson – vocals
Dave Murray – guitars
Janick Gers – guitars
Steve Harris – bass
Nicko McBrain – drums
