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Blaze Bayley onstage
As Blaze Bayley embarks on an Iron Maiden-themed UK tour, he looks back at his time with the Irons

By Dave Ling Published

Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley on EddFest, Steve Harris, the Maiden movie and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Iron Maiden in 1985
Nicko McBrain’s pastor urged him to continue with Iron Maiden despite Satanic panic controversy

By Matt Mills Published

The drummer for the metal masters behind The Number Of The Beast sought counsel about remaining in the band after converting to Christianity in 1999

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Iron Maiden's Somewhere In Time artwork dissected
The secrets of Iron Maiden's Somewhere In Time album artwork laid bare

By Simon Young Published

As Somewhere In Time turns 40, we reveal the secrets hidden in Iron Maiden's most intricate album artwork

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90s albums
10 terrible '90s albums by 10 brilliant rock bands

By Stephen Hill Published

The 90s was a divisive time for metal, and even the best bands back then made a few stinkers

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Nicko McBrain in 2026 and Ozzy Osbourne in 2003
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain recalls meeting Ozzy Osbourne – and how the Prince Of Darkness saved his life

By Matt Mills Published

“He said, ‘Do you remember me saving your life?’ I was like, ‘No?’”

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Iron Maiden's 1980 line-up: Dave Murray, Clive Burr, Paul Di'Anno, Dennis Stratton, Steve Harris
The story behind the song: Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden, from their album Iron Maiden

By Simon Young Published

Iron Maiden's eponymous anthem would go on to inspire their mascot Eddie and closes their set to this day

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Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden in 2026
Nicko McBrain would be “delighted” to drum on Iron Maiden’s next album – on one condition

By Matt Mills Published

The 74-year-old retired from the stage in December 2024, almost two years after suffering a mini-stroke which paralysed the left side of his body

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Iron Maiden in 1985
Every Iron Maiden album ranked from worst to best

By Dom Lawson Published

As the Beast celebrate their golden anniversary on the Run For Your Lives world tour, we revisit their monumental catalogue

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Metallica
The 'bad' metal albums that are much better than you remember

By Rich Hobson, Merlin Alderslade, Justin Breckner, Joe Daly, Eleanor Goodman, Perran Helyes, Stephen Hill, Dom Lawson, Hannah May Kilroy, Matt Mills, Jonathan Selzer Published

From Iron Maiden to Metallica, Slayer to Guns N' Roses, these are the 'dud' albums that deserve a second look

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Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden performs at Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson mocks Donald Trump's 'Lake America' stunt in Toronto

By Stef Lach Published

Iron Maiden frontman draws approval of Canadian fans as he shoots down US president's "ridiculous" antics

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