"I hope your journeys will be safe." Black Sabbath legend Bill Ward shares message for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain following tour retirement By Merlin Alderslade published 19 December 24 One legendary heavy metal drummer pays tribute to another
“In our heavy metal world, he’s almost as important as Elvis Presley”: Blaze Bayley remembers fellow Iron Maiden alumnus Paul Di’Anno By Matt Mills published 16 December 24 Iron Maiden’s 90s singer pays tribute to his fallen predecessor, who died in October at the age of 66
"Four words describe this album best - Adrian Smith's Finest Hour": Iron Maiden successfully embrace guitar synthesisers on Somewhere In Time By Classic Rock Magazine published 16 December 24 Released between two major metal milestones, Somewhere In Time is something of an underrated fan favourite
Iron Maiden unleash recap video to thanks fans for success of The Future Past Tour By Fraser Lewry published 11 December 24 After 81 shows in 25 countries, Iron Maiden's latest globe-straddling tour has come to an end
“I’m sure you all appreciate that I hate you all!” Iron Maiden share heartfelt backstage video of Nicko McBrain’s final concert By Matt Mills published 10 December 24 After announcing his intention to retire from the live stage, McBrain played his last show with Iron Maiden over the weekend
"He was a drummer before I was a singer, a pilot before I was a pilot": Watch Bruce Dickinson pay tribute to Nicko McBrain during his final Iron Maiden show By Fraser Lewry published 8 December 24 Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has retired from touring after 42 years
"A name familiar to many of our fans." Iron Maiden announce new touring drummer following departure of Nicko McBrain By Merlin Alderslade published 8 December 24 A day after the sad news that Nicko McBrain will be retiring as Iron Maiden's full-time drummer, his replacement has been revealed
“He’s one of the most gifted songwriters that ever lived. What can I say? I’m not worthy!”: The eccentric prog icon who blew Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris’s mind By Classic Rock published 8 December 24 The greatest ever songwriter to stand on one leg!
"Today will be my final gig with Iron Maiden." Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retires from band after 42 years By Merlin Alderslade published 7 December 24 Beloved Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is officially stepping away from the band
“Our team are continuing to work on new projects with Iron Maiden that we are excited to share with you somewhere down the line”: Iron Maiden mobile game Legacy Of The Beast is shutting down after eight years By Matt Mills published 3 December 24 The role-playing game, which lets players control multiple eras of iconic mascot Eddie, will no longer be playable or downloadable after December 31
Some of my favourite rock and metal records ever are included in Walmart's big Cyber Monday vinyl sale By Merlin Alderslade published 2 December 24 Maiden, Sabbath, Sepultura and Alice In Chains are just some of the artists whose classic albums are included in these cut-price Walmart deals
“Scream for me Long Beach!” One of the best live albums of all time is currently 27% off for Black Friday By Paul Elliott published 29 November 24 Iron Maiden's Live After Death – one of the greatest live albums of all time – is currently available for a total steal
"Paul was read the riot act, and given the chance to put things right. But he didn't put things right": The story of Iron Maiden - the Paul Di'Anno years By Paul Elliott published 21 November 24 As the 1980s dawned, Iron Maiden were about to record their debut album. It was the start of a journey that would launch them into the stratosphere, but there were some massive hurdles to overcome first
“I was bleeding everywhere. It was wild!” Atreyu bassist has “a dent in my skull” after opening for Iron Maiden By Matt Mills published 20 November 24 “A lot of stuff” was thrown at Atreyu when they supported Iron Maiden in 2009, including a coin which caught Marc McKnight beneath the eye and dented his skull
"I wasn’t ready for a 13-minute song like Rime Of The Ancient Mariner." Members of Arch Enemy, Testament, Fozzy and Wargasm explain how Powerslave shaped modern metal By Dave Everley published 19 November 24 Forget Number Of The Beast - these bands say Powerslave is Iron Maiden's greatest achievement
"The tours were getting longer and crazier, and the expectations around us were astronomical." How Powerslave cemented Iron Maiden as the biggest metal band on the planet in 1984 By Dave Everley published 16 November 24 Is fencing better than karate? Was the world about to end? How many frozen daiquiries can you have and still pull off an epic solo? Maiden were answering all the important questions when they made Powerslave
Mark Wilkinson to appear at art and music event at Sudbury Arts Centre this Saturday By Jerry Ewing published 13 November 24 Fish and Marillion artist Mark Wilkinson will also will be previewing a very special collaboration between him and Prog at the event
Ex-Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s cause of death revealed By Matt Mills published 12 November 24 The vocalist’s family have specified how he died last month, aged 66
“The first thing on my mind is, am I gonna get through this and be alive? And the last thing on my mind was would I ever sing again?” Bruce Dickinson would have helped Iron Maiden replace him if cancer stopped him from singing By Matt Mills published 6 November 24 Dickinson reflects on his 2015 cancer battle and reveals he would have helped Iron Maiden replace him had his voice been affected
“We recorded it in 20 minutes. But then I am a genius”: The late, great Paul Di’Anno looks back on making Iron Maiden’s Running Free By Dave Everley published 26 October 24 Paul Di’Anno sang on Iron Maiden’s classic debut single Running Free – speaking to Metal Hammer earlier this year, this is what he remembered about making it
