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Iron Maidens' NAMM performance footage
Νέα Maiden family 31/01/13
Video footage of THE IRON MAIDENS, the world's only female tribute to the legendary band IRON MAIDEN, performing at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be seen below.
Bruce Dickinson will speak at meeting of Northern Ireland Businessmen
Νέα Maiden family 31/01/13
According to BBC News, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will speak at a meeting of Northern Ireland businessmen next month. Chairman of the Institue of Directors Mervyn McCall said the dinner was the highlight of their year.
Paul DiAnno rescheduled U.S. tour dates announced
Νέα Maiden family 31/01/13
Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's previously announced U.S. tour, which was scheduled to kick off last month, has been postponed until June. The trek was called off due to the fact that the musician had not secured a proper working visa to be able to enter the country.
New video interview with Nicko McBrain
Νέα Maiden family 31/01/13
Vintage Rock's Junkman conducted an interview with drummer Nicko McBrain of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN on January 25 at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below.
Dennis Stratton endorses new rock academy
Νέα Maiden family 22/01/13
According to Dunmow Broadcast, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton has thrown his support behind a new rock school in Saffron Walden, England. Offering "music lessons with a big difference," Livewire is open on Monday evenings at The Friends Meeting House in the High Street, teaching electric guitar, drums, bass and keyboards.
Paul DiAnno records song with Paraguay's Rushmore
Νέα Maiden family 19/01/13
Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has recorded a song with the Paraguayan metal band RUSHMORE. In 2008 RUSHMORE was the band that supported Di'Anno on his Latin American tour.
Model replica of plane used on 2009 Somewhere Back In Time tour available
Νέα Maiden family 12/01/13
ModelBuffs, a one-stop factory source for handmade museum quality wood model airplanes and wooden helicopter models, hasd released a replica of IRON MAIDEN's Boeing 757-200 Astraeus which was used for the band's 2009 "Somewhere Back In Time World Tour".
Ryan Adam's cover of Wasted Years from Californication collection streaming
Νέα Maiden family 12/01/13
eOne Music is set to release "Music From The Showtime Series Californication Season 6" on January 15. The collection features a previously unreleased track from Australian musician/actor/comedian and guest star Tim Minchin, titled "So Long (As We Are Together)", which is performed in character as the mad-as-a-hatter Atticus Fetch. The album also features tracks from Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) and Marilyn Manson, both of whom have guest starring roles in the show this season.
Steve Harris to play a selection of European dates in early 2013
Νέα Maiden family 10/01/13
Steve Harris will be taking his new solo/side project British Lion out on the road next month visiting fourteen countries and twenty four cities across Europe, starting in Portugal on Feb 21. For the first time ever, and as a major surprise to many, Iron Maiden’s bass player, founder member and leader will be taking temporary leave from his Maiden activities and heading out on a full European Club tour. (full schedule and details below).
Bruce Dickinson has no interest in starting a business in US
Νέα Maiden family 04/01/13
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dicksinson spoke to The Wall Street Journal about his recently launched aircraft maintenance business, Cardiff Aviation Ltd, which is based at the Twin Peaks Hangar at St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan in Wales, United Kingdom. Dickinson, a qualified commercial pilot, and his company are leasing the 132,000 square-foot hangar from the Welsh government.