"Senjutsu" is the seventeenth studio album by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on September 3, 2021. This album marked the band's return after a six-year hiatus following their previous release, The Book of Souls (2015).
Senjutsu was met with both critical acclaim and commercial success, praised for its ambitious and epic scope. The album's title, meaning "tactics" in Japanese, reflects its thematic depth and complex musical structure. The album features two prominent singles, "The Writing on the Wall" and "Stratego," which were released to promote the album and received positive attention from fans and critics alike.
Iron Maiden's return with Senjutsu showcased their continued relevance and prowess in the heavy metal genre, with the album further cementing their legacy as one of the genre's most influential bands.
