"No Prayer for the Dying" marks the eighth studio album by the English heavy metal powerhouse Iron Maiden. Notably, it introduces Janick Gers as the band's guitarist, succeeding Adrian Smith. Smith's departure during the pre-production phase, primarily due to dissatisfaction with the album's musical direction, left him contributing to just one track, "Hooks in You," which notably forms part of the "Charlotte the Harlot" saga.
 
While "No Prayer for the Dying" faced a mixed-to-negative critical reception, it made a significant impact commercially, reaching the impressive No. 2 position on the UK Albums Chart. Notably, the album boasts the band's sole UK Singles Chart No. 1 hit, "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter," a track that stirred controversy and was even banned by the BBC.