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After Using Iron Maiden to Torment Neighbors, Senior Citizens Charged with Harassment

Jeff Giles — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:43:16 +0000

That elderly couple next door might look sweet, but don’t make ‘em angry, or you may end up spending the night with Iron Maiden. Such was the painful lesson learned by a Stockholm couple who had the audacity to make what’s being referred to as a “whistling sound” in their apartment, thus enraging their neighbors [...]

Iron Maiden Hint at New Studio Album Plans

Ken Kelley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:09:25 +0000

Does Iron Maiden have plans to release a new studio record next year? It seems that many signs are pointing towards “yes.” In an in-depth interview on Talarforum.se, Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson discusses his pre-fame life as well as other topics of discussion. Most excitingly, a Google translation of the interview concludes with this: ”In addition to [...]

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Wife Accused of Assault

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:58:26 +0000

The wife of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was arrested and charged with domestic battery earlier this year, and she'll have her date in court next month. Rebecca McBrain will face a judge on May 3 after being accused of trying to stab her husband*, and throw logs at him.

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:26:35 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died in his sleep on Tuesday night (March 12) after a battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 56 years old. Burr joined Maiden in 1979 after playing with a group called Samson, which also featured future Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. He played with Iron Maiden on their landmark [...]

Iron Maiden To Serve Up 'Trooper' Premium Ale

Dave Swanson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:35:15 +0000

Iron Maiden vocalist, pilot and all around renaissance man, Bruce Dickinson, is now about to unleash a first-class beer on the world. Named after one of Iron Maiden’s most beloved songs, ’Trooper’ is being touted as a premium ale and has been brewed into existence at Robinson Brewery, who have been brewing award-winning beers from its Unicorn [...]

Iron Maiden 'Maiden England '88′ Concert To Be Released On DVD

Dave Swanson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:50:10 +0000

Iron Maiden fans rejoice! The band’s much sought after ‘Maiden England ’88′ live set will finally make its way to DVD on March 25. Filmed during the band’s ‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’ tour, the concert film has been a missing piece of the Iron Maiden catalog for a long time. As Maiden manager [...]

Vintage Iron Maiden Christmas Card Sells For Hundreds Of Dollars

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:07:33 +0000

Iron Maiden’s mascot Eddie can shame the Grinch, the Scrooge and every bad Santa on the planet when it comes to having scary character. This vintage 1980 Christmas card depicts Eddie with a blood stained guitar and portrays Santa Claus slain at his feet. The 4x6 artwork certainly bares more jeer than cheer but when it comes to rock memorabilia this seasonal item holds it value. This copy here, sold for $837.50 on eBay.

Iron Maiden Help Out Ex-Drummer Diagnosed with MS

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:00:13 +0000

He hasn’t drummed for Iron Maiden since the early ’80s, but Clive Burr is still in his former bandmates’ thoughts. In fact, as bassist Steve Harris revealed during a recent interview, Burr has been the focus of some of Maiden’s main fundraising efforts. “We have been involved with stuff over the years,” Harris shrugged when [...]

Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden Kick Off North American Tour – Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:30:29 +0000

It doesn’t get any more ultimate than the combined forces of rock juggernauts Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden, so when the two announced plans to tour North America together, it quickly became the most anticipated tour of the summer.