10 pop stars who’ve championed heavy metal bands By Emily Swingle published 13 December 23 Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion have proven that metal and pop needn’t be polar opposites
"The big corporations took everything over, and they're interested in making money." Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson reveals his theory on why rock music is struggling to produce new festival headliners By Merlin Alderslade published 11 December 23 Iron Maiden's frontman feels that rock and metal are severely lacking in new headliners - and he has some theories as to why
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain reflects on ministroke: “I thought, ‘This is it, I’m not going to be able to play.’” By Matt Mills published 7 December 23 Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain says he feared for his career after suffering a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in January
First bands announced for 2024 Maid Of Stone Festival By Fraser Lewry published 7 December 23 Mr Big will headline the second Maid Of Stone Festival – with more acts also announced
Bruce Dickinson on mortality and whether he'd pay to live for another 50 years: "Technology is advancing to the point for many things where we are all living longer, more effective lives. Which is great – as long as you do something with it" By Liz Scarlett published 6 December 23 After beating cancer and receiving two hip replacements, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson says medical technology has kept him alive
"Go take a look at some real rock and roll fans - not a bunch of posers who wanna go down the front." Why Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson wasn't a fan of the crowd at Power Trip festival By Merlin Alderslade published 6 December 23 The Iron Maiden frontman was surprised to find that many diehard fans didn't get anywhere near the band at their historic Power Trip show in October
Ghost just quietly released a greatest hits album with one very, very rare track By Matt Mills published 1 December 23 Ghost’s new 13 Commandments compilation includes Zenith, a song previously unavailable on streaming services
“The only way we could afford it was to record on New Year’s Eve, because no one else wanted to.” How Iron Maiden made The Soundhouse Tapes By Matt Mills published 30 November 23 A cash-strapped Iron Maiden slept on floors and recorded on New Year’s Eve to make their debut EP. 45 years later, it’s one of rock’s most sought-after rarities.
Hallowed be thy flame: Etsy has massive Cyber Monday savings on these infernally brilliant hand-made Iron Maiden fire pits and BBQs By Rich Hobson published 27 November 23 Save 15% on these awesome hand-made Iron Maiden fire pits and BBQs with Etsy
AC/DC, Pearl Jam and Iron Maiden: 10 brilliant but oft-overlooked albums you can save on with Amazon's Black Friday deals By Rich Hobson published 24 November 23 We hunted through Amazon's massive Black Friday vinyl deals to find the very best albums on offer so you don't have to!
“The kids who wanted to buy our records were like, ‘Cool! The religious right’s burning them!’” The track-by-track guide to Iron Maiden’s The Number Of The Beast By Matt Mills published 24 November 23 From Invaders to Hallowed Be Thy Name, here’s everything you need to know about each song on Iron Maiden’s 1982 breakthrough
Metallica played Iron Maiden classic Prowler during the Black Album tour, and it’s the best cover they never recorded By Matt Mills published 22 November 23 Watch rare footage of metal’s biggest band performing the 1980 Iron Maiden cut live on YouTube
The 10 best covers by Iron Maiden By Howard Johnson published 17 November 23 From 70s hard rock anthems to mystical prog deep cuts, Iron Maiden are the kings of the cover versions
Iron Maiden merch alert: the 40th anniversary Piece Of Mind graphic novel includes a story by Bruce Dickinson By Fraser Lewry published 15 November 23 Also available for purchase: some gnarly Iron Maiden-branded protective gear for mountain bikers
11 legendary heavy metal bands with only one original member left By Matt Mills published 14 November 23 Superstars from Iron Maiden to Slipknot are still thriving, despite having just one founding member among their ranks
The 20 greatest Download festival sets ever By Stephen Hill published 7 November 23 For two decades, Download has been the premiere rock and metal festival in the UK. These are its finest moments
Bruce Dickinson announces UK and European tours, reveals details and preview of brand new single Afterglow Of Ragnarok: "it's a heavy song!" By Merlin Alderslade published 6 November 23 Bruce Dickinson will head out on solo tours across the UK and Europe next year!
"You’ll probably go through a lot of red." Death metal legends Cannibal Corpse are releasing an official colouring book - and it's so graphic it's already been banned in Germany By Merlin Alderslade published 2 November 23 Ever thought the cover to Butchered At Birth might look nicer with a touch of magenta? You're in luck!
Metal Hammer's writers battle it out to decide which is Iron Maiden's best album By Merlin Alderslade published 1 November 23 Iron Maiden have made some absolute classics across their near-five decade career, so we got the Maiden megafans in our ranks to argue over which is the greatest album of them all
The 10 spookiest heavy metal songs of all time By Emily Swingle published 31 October 23 These songs by Iron Maiden, Slipknot and Ghost could make for the perfect Halloween playlist
