Before taking the Sonisphere stage to end Iron Maiden's 'Maiden England' tour, vocalist Bruce Dickinson took part in a WWI airshow above the festival grounds.
In response to the Iron Maiden frontman's bashing of punk rock, iconic hardcore punk trailblazers Dead Kennedys have responded in kind.
These dudes may look a bit goofy at first, but don't be fooled, they're fantastic musicians.
Germany's massive annual Rock Am Ring festival ended yesterday (June 8), wrapping up four days of music featuring some of the biggest names in metal and rock including Metallica, Iron Maiden, Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold, Alter Bridge,. Mastodon, Opet
Is Iron Maiden better than Metallica? Bruce Dickinson certainly thinks so. Now, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has responded to Dickinson's boasting.
The voice of Iron Maiden will pilot a replica of the Red Baron's famous fighter plane.
If you're an Iron Maiden fan, get ready to be the coolest metalhead on your block! Toy-maker NECA has announced that two clothed 8-inch Eddie action figures arriving this year. One will be a 'Trooper' edition and the other a 'Mummy' edition (both pictured above).
Is there anything Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson can't do? Yesterday (Feb. 27), it was revealed that Dickinson, whose second love is aviation, has helped launch the world's longest aircraft. From Britain's biggest aircraft hangar, the historic $100 million Airlander was unveiled, with Dickinson playing an integral part in its progression.
Iron Maiden's catalog is immense to say the least. Their streak of seven classic albums in the '80s is unmatched, amassing a wealth of fan favorites, cult classics and other songs that were just obscured by the overwhelming shadows cast by the hits. Of course, we still love 'The Trooper,' 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' and 'Aces High,' but there's a lot more to discuss.
It isn't too uncommon for a few metalheads to be present in classical or flamenco guitar classes in college. Since universities don't offer a degree in shredding, metal musicians turn towards these academically acknowledged classes to expand their influences and playing spectrum. Of course, it all comes back to metal in the end, which is evident here.