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Nova Twins, Maiden and more are Album Champions for National Album Day 2025
“We will always treasure the format…” As this year’s National Album Day celebrates all things rock, the likes of Nova Twins and Iron Maiden have been announced as Album Champions.
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- Emily Garner
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The Album Champions for National Album Day 2025 have been revealed.
With 2025 celebrating all things rock on October 18, Nova Twins, Architects, Iron Maiden and Wolf Alice are set to star as Album Champions.
“What an honour to be a part of National Album Day!” enthuse Nova duo Amy Love and Georgia South. “Albums have always been the soundtracks to our lives. Listening to a favourite album is a form of escapism, losing yourself in another world. They’re portals to different moments in time, each one marking a significant memory. They are often a source of comfort, love, joy, or healing. We will always treasure the album format, it’s the only way artists can truly share their whole story. A single just isn’t enough to capture the full picture!
“Put on your favourite albums today and reminisce about the first time they stole your heart. You’re guaranteed to be slingshot through the many eras of your life. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!”
“We’re really happy to be part of National Album Day this year,” continues Architects vocalist Sam Carter. “There’s nothing better than throwing on one of your favourite vinyl records, grabbing a coffee, and just enjoying the full thing. Albums have always been a big deal for us, that’s why we’ve ended up with so many in our back catalogue. Each one takes me right back to the time we recorded it whenever I listen to them. I feel like albums soundtrack the most important moments in our lives, and whenever you listen to them, they take you right back. I hope albums always remain as important to music lovers as they are now.”
“Albums matter,” stresses Bruce Dickinson. “They always have not just to Maiden but to all of the band members that have done solo projects – none of them have just toured – they have always recorded and released product too – especially me! The rush of first seeing the vinyl or the CD or back in the day the cassette for the first time never leaves you, and it’s great that fans are coming full circle to enjoy the totemistic experience that was lost for a while in this digital era.”
Stay tuned for more on National Album Day 2025 in the run-up…
