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Brian Johnson, Axl Rose, James Hetfield, Bruce Dickinson, Ozzy Osbourne and Maynard James Keenan on stage at various points through the years

It's official: AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and Tool confirmed for first ever Power Trip Festival

By Merlin Alderslade published 30 March 23

The much-rumoured Power Trip Festival lineup has been confirmed, and it's packing the biggest set of rock and metal festival headliners ever

Iron Maiden helped pay for former singer Paul Di'Anno's recent surgery and treatment: "I only had 45 minutes to live"

By Merlin Alderslade published 29 March 23

Iron Maiden helped out big time when former singer Paul Di'Anno fell into financial difficulties while undergoing months of surgery and treatment last year

AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool and Ozzy Osbourne release teaser videos for PowerTrip festival

By Fraser Lewry published 29 March 23

UPDATED It looks like a sequel to The Desert Trip is coming, and it promises to be a lot louder

Former Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley hospitalised after heart attack

By Fraser Lewry published 26 March 23

Blaze Bayley is awaiting surgery and further treatment after suffering a heart attack at home

Turns out Iron Maiden's Hallowed Be Thy Name played on bagpipes is pretty cool

By Merlin Alderslade published 23 March 23

Bagpipe-toting TikTok star Piper Ally has given Hallowed Be Thy Name a makeover like no other

The 10 most viewed Iron Maiden videos on YouTube

By Simon Young published 22 March 23

Which of Maiden's most popular videos shares a link with Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit?

10 things you never knew about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death album

By Joe Daly published 20 March 23

From trampolinists and human chicken legs to religious battles and, yes, that artwork, here are ten fascinating things you might not know about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death

Take a look inside Iron Maiden: The Paul Di'Anno Years, a new photo book coming this summer

By Paul Brannigan published 8 March 23

Rufus Publications announce Iron Maiden: The Paul Di'Anno Years, a book of rare early photos

Steve Harris holding mock-ups of the Iron Maiden stamps

Iron Maiden's Steve Harris: "Having us on stamps is quite a thing for me"

By Dave Ling published 7 March 23

In his first interview in two years, Iron Maiden mainman Steve Harris talks about being honoured by the Royal Mail, the passing of time and the future of the band

Piece Of Mind at 40: inside Iron Maiden's first true fantasy epic

By Chris Chantler published 1 March 23

After 1982's chart-topping Number Of The Beast, the pressure was on for Iron Maiden - and Piece Of Mind proved their ambition was unparalleled

Taylor Swift in a still from her Shake it Off video with an added Iron Maiden t-shirt

This Iron Maiden x Taylor Swift mash-up really shouldn't work but it's 200 seconds of soulful genius

By Simon Young published 20 February 23

Listen to this version of Run To The Hills dropkicked through a pop filter

Tony Hawk unearths Kurt Cobain's skateboard with hand-painted Iron Maiden art

By Stef Lach published 19 February 23

Skate icon Tony Hawk is planning something special after finding a skateboard featuring Iron Maiden Killers art hand-painted by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain

Rob Halford on Iron Maiden's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nomination: "It’s absolutely overdue.”

By Rich Hobson published 16 February 23

Judas Priest's Rob Halford endorses Iron Maiden's inclusion on the list of nominees for this year's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: "I vote for them every day"

Run to the chills: This Eddie ice bucket has left us Losfer Words

By Scott Munro published 9 February 23

Iron Maiden’s Eddie has been transformed into a metal ice-bucket just in time to chill your drinks outdoors

Iron Maiden are lagging behind Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Soundgarden and more in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame fan vote

By Metal Hammer published 8 February 23

Iron Maiden are currently sixth in the Hall Of Fame fan vote – and only five will get on the final ballot

Iron Maiden, Rage Against The Machine, Soundgarden, Willie Nelson, Missy Elliot and more nominated for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2023

By Merlin Alderslade published 1 February 23

This year's nominations have been revealed

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on his upcoming solo album: "I'm very proud of it. I think it's gonna be quite special."

By Liz Scarlett published 25 January 23

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson shares details on his upcoming solo project during his recent spoken-word appearance in Helsinki

The Story Behind Judas Priest's You've Got Another Thing Comin'

By Rich Hobson published 20 January 23

How radio hit You've Got Another Thing Comin' - and a tour with Iron Maiden - helped Judas Priest break America

Steve Harris' 'Reverb' bass string bracelet

You can now buy jewellery made from Iron Maiden's guitar strings, and it's for a brilliant cause

By Paul Brannigan published 18 January 23

Always wanted a bespoke bracelet or necklace made from Iron Maiden leader Steve Harris' bass strings? If so, today is a good day

Sony are bringing back their iconic Walkman as a high-res streaming player

By Paul Brannigan published 16 January 23

Are you ready for "an engineered evolution in portable sound"?

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