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30 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Release 'Piece of Mind'

Eduardo Rivadavia — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:23:10 +0000

As of today (May 16, 2013), it's been thirty years since Iron Maiden’s lovable mascot, Eddie, lost his mind (not to mention his grizzled mane) and heavy metal fans across the globe lost theirs over one of the most beloved heavy metal albums of all time -- 1983’s 'Piece of Mind.'

After Using Iron Maiden to Torment Neighbors, Senior Citizens Charged with Harassment

Jeff Giles — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:43:16 +0000

That elderly couple next door might look sweet, but don’t make ‘em angry, or you may end up spending the night with Iron Maiden. Such was the painful lesson learned by a Stockholm couple who had the audacity to make what’s being referred to as a “whistling sound” in their apartment, thus enraging their neighbors [...]

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Fences Against Olympic Medalist

Dave Lifton — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:53:39 +0000

No one can ever accuse Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson of not pursuing his passions outside of rock music. In addition to being a pilot and brewer, Dickinson has also shown a love of fencing throughout his life. He recently participated in a warm-up session against Bartosz Piasecki, who won the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Son Arrested for Burglary

Dave Lifton — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:46:43 +0000

With an abundance of palm trees, golf courses and restaurants, the city of Boca Raton, Fla. is best known as a haven for retirees. However, if you're, say, the son of famous heavy metal drummer, you may find life there a little taxing, and look for other ways to occupy your time - such as crime. Justin McBrain, son of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, was picked up by the Palm Beach County Sherriff's Office on Friday (April 26) for alleged burglary and theft.

Iron Maiden Bust Brew Records With New 'Trooper' Ale

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:42:30 +0000

Iron Maiden’s new foray into alcoholic beverages seems to be yet another smashing success for the legendary band. After unleashing news of their coveted ‘Trooper’ ale on the world, the response has been so positive that the brewery is having a hard time keeping up with the orders, and that’s just keeping up with advanced requests before the beer is even on sale.

Iron Maiden Hint at New Studio Album Plans

Ken Kelley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:09:25 +0000

Does Iron Maiden have plans to release a new studio record next year? It seems that many signs are pointing towards “yes.” In an in-depth interview on Talarforum.se, Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson discusses his pre-fame life as well as other topics of discussion. Most excitingly, a Google translation of the interview concludes with this: ”In addition to [...]

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Wife Accused of Assault

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:58:26 +0000

The wife of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was arrested and charged with domestic battery earlier this year, and she'll have her date in court next month. Rebecca McBrain will face a judge on May 3 after being accused of trying to stab her husband*, and throw logs at him.

25 Years Ago: Iron Maiden's 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:02:37 +0000

For all the well-deserved success and glory enjoyed by Iron Maiden’s new millennium comeback, it’s been a long time since the British metal giants put out an album virtually all their fans could agree was stellar. That album was their semi-conceptual triumph, ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son,’ which was released on April 11, 1988.

Iron Maiden Return to the US for 'Maiden England' 2013 Tour Run

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:42:33 +0000

Good news for fans that missed out on Iron Maiden last summer when they brought their Maiden England tour to North America for a few months — they’re coming back! Maiden just revealed that they’ll return to the States in September for a handful of shows leading up to their headlining gig at Brazil’s Rock [...]

Slash, Dee Snider + More React to the Death of Clive Burr on Twitter

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:45:23 +0000

The death of original Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr on Tuesday (March 12) has shaken the rock community. Many rockers who knew and were influenced by Burr, including Slash and Dee Snider, took to Twitter to express their feelings. Burr died in his sleep at the age of 56 after a long battle with multiple [...]

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:26:35 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died in his sleep on Tuesday night (March 12) after a battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 56 years old. Burr joined Maiden in 1979 after playing with a group called Samson, which also featured future Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. He played with Iron Maiden on their landmark [...]

Iron Maiden To Serve Up 'Trooper' Premium Ale

Dave Swanson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:35:15 +0000

Iron Maiden vocalist, pilot and all around renaissance man, Bruce Dickinson, is now about to unleash a first-class beer on the world. Named after one of Iron Maiden’s most beloved songs, ’Trooper’ is being touted as a premium ale and has been brewed into existence at Robinson Brewery, who have been brewing award-winning beers from its Unicorn [...]

Iron Maiden 'Maiden England '88′ Concert To Be Released On DVD

Dave Swanson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:50:10 +0000

Iron Maiden fans rejoice! The band’s much sought after ‘Maiden England ’88′ live set will finally make its way to DVD on March 25. Filmed during the band’s ‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’ tour, the concert film has been a missing piece of the Iron Maiden catalog for a long time. As Maiden manager [...]

Iron Maiden Expose the Hidden Danger of On-Stage Pie Fights

Jeff Giles — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:27:03 +0000

Of all the childish "rock & roll" behaviors you might expect to come with some sort of physical danger, attacking one's bandmates with shaving cream pies would have to rank pretty low on the list -- which is why it's such a good thing that the members of Iron Maiden are here to warn the rest of us about what can happen when pie fight horseplay goes awry.

Vintage Iron Maiden Christmas Card Sells For Hundreds Of Dollars

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:07:33 +0000

Iron Maiden’s mascot Eddie can shame the Grinch, the Scrooge and every bad Santa on the planet when it comes to having scary character. This vintage 1980 Christmas card depicts Eddie with a blood stained guitar and portrays Santa Claus slain at his feet. The 4x6 artwork certainly bares more jeer than cheer but when it comes to rock memorabilia this seasonal item holds it value. This copy here, sold for $837.50 on eBay.

Iron Maiden to Re-release Early Albums on Limited Edition Vinyl

Dave Lifton — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:00:50 +0000

This fall, British metal legends Iron Maiden will reissue the first eight albums of their career on limited edition vinyl, the band announced on its website. As befits a band known for their visual element, the records will released as picture discs.

Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Flies With TV's 'Ice Pilots'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:00:51 +0000

Bruce Dickinson just can’t sit still. As if fronting Iron Maiden and performing in concert all around the world weren’t enough adventure for one person, the legendary metal singer is also an accomplished pilot who once flew Iron Maiden around the globe on a major tour, as documented in the film ‘Flight 666.’ He’s also flown for Astraeus Airlines, hosted a five-part miniseries about aviation history, and recently launched his own aircraft maintenance company in Wales.

Iron Maiden Releases Behind-the-Scenes Tour Video

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:00:17 +0000

Metal giants Iron Maiden are currently in the midst of a North American tour that will run through Aug. 18. However, they were able to take time from their schedule and give their fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse.

Ex-Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di'Anno Plans 2013 Retirement

Billy Dukes — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:00:37 +0000

Fifty-four-year-old metal singer Paul Di’Anno is calling it quits in 2013. The early-days Iron Maiden frontman made the announcement on his Facebook page Monday morning. “I am gonna be “Pulling The Plug” next year 2013, and making it my “Farewell Tour,” he wrote.

Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden Kick Off North American Tour – Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:30:29 +0000

It doesn’t get any more ultimate than the combined forces of rock juggernauts Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden, so when the two announced plans to tour North America together, it quickly became the most anticipated tour of the summer.