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Watch Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson sing Judas Priest with a busker on the streets of New Orleans
By Matt Mills published
The odds of a metal icon joining you for a singalong on a random street corner are low, but never zero

Steve Harris defends The X Factor and Virtual XI, Iron Maiden’s most derided albums
By Matt Mills published
Maiden’s bassist/founder addresses the hatred towards two of their least-liked releases, while also admitting his band have never made “the perfect album”

British metal has ruled the world this summer – just this once, I’m actually proud of my country
By Matt Mills published
From Black Sabbath’s blockbuster farewell to Sleep Token’s first time as a Download festival headliner, all eyes have been on the British metal scene in recent months. Rightfully so.

Watch: Bruce Dickinson talks leaving Iron Maiden in the 90s, making Balls To Picasso and THAT reggae moment
By Metal Hammer published
We sat down with Iron Maiden’s frontman to talk about life around the release of his second solo album, which was recently remixed and reissued

Bruce Dickinson explains why his solo music is heavier than Iron Maiden
By Matt Mills published
The frontman’s solo output uses more downtuning and fewer guitar harmonies than Maiden’s songs

Here are all the songs Iron Maiden have never played live
By Dave Everley, Rich Hobson, Merlin Alderslade last updated
Iron Maiden just played Alexander The Great live for the first time ever. But there are still 48 Maiden songs that have never been given an airing

"It's what music should be." Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on phone-free shows
By Stef Lach published
While he says enforcing an all-out ban would be difficult, Iron Maiden frontman loves the concert vibe without phones

Bruce Dickinson reveals 2027 solo album plans, says Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris loves it
By Matt Mills published
Iron Maiden have plenty of things planned for 2026, but their singer is already looking even further into the future

Debate: which is the coolest Iron Maiden Eddie ever?
By Merlin Alderslade published
Trooper Eddie? Killers Eddie? Samurai Eddie? Mummy Eddie? Too many to choose from!

"I didn't have a clear idea of what I was doing...I just felt lost." Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson on the existential crisis that helped shape one of his most beloved songs
By Merlin Alderslade published
This classic power ballad was seen by many as a goodbye to Iron Maiden, but the real meaning runs a little deeper
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