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About Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from
East London. Formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, previously
of Gypsy's Kiss and Smiler, Maiden (as some fans affectionately
refer to the group) is one of the most successful and influential
bands in the heavy metal genre, selling over 70 million albums
world-wide. Iron Maiden has so far released 13 studio albums
(with number 14 due out this September), four 'best of' compilations,
nine live albums, and four boxed sets. They won the Ivor Novello
Award for international achievement in 2000.
Maiden's Mascot Named Eddie
Iron Maiden's mascot, Eddie, is a perennial fixture in the band's
horror-influenced album cover art, as well as in live shows.
Eddie was originally drawn by Derek Riggs but has had various
incarnations by Melvyn Grant. Eddie is also featured in a first-person
shooter video game - Ed Hunter - as well as numerous books,
graphic comics and band-related merchandise.
Iron Maiden has achieved international fame with
its distinctive style. Their blend of heavy metal, highly melodic
riffs and intelligent lyrics has become instantly recognizable.
The band is also renowned for their down to earth and genuine
approach towards their music, their impressive and energetic
stage shows and their openness and dedication towards their
fans.
About Iron Maiden's Songs
Many of the band's songs are historical in reference to England.
Others are based on folklore, movies and books, such as "Children
of the Damned", "The Duellists", "The Clansman",
"Aces High", "Paschendale", "Revelations",
"The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner","The
Wicker Man", "The Prisoner", "Lord of the
Flies", "Where Eagles Dare", "Out of the
Silent Planet", "To Tame A Land" (based on Frank
Herbert's novel Dune), "The Trooper" (based on the
poem The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson),
"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" – in which words
from the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem are sung, and "Man
on the Edge" (based on the movie Falling Down).
The band has headlined several major events in
its career, notably Rock In Rio, Ozzfest alongside Black Sabbath,
Donington's famous "Monsters of Rock", "Download"
Festivals and the "Reading and Leeds Festivals.
Some Iron Maiden Stats
Iron Maiden were ranked # 24 in VH1's "100 Greatest Artists
of Hard Rock", and in Kerrang! magazine were ranked as
the most important band of the last 25 years. They also have
one of the most iconic mascots in music history.
Their latest album is entitled A MATTER OF LIFE
AND DEATH.
Iron Maiden Current Band Members
Bruce Dickinson – vocals (1981-1993, 1999-present)
Dave Murray – guitar (1975-1976, 1977-present)
Janick Gers – guitar (1990-present)
Adrian Smith – guitar (1980-1990, 1999-present)
Steve Harris – bass (1975-present)
Nicko McBrain – drums (1983-present)