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Wolfsbane to release The Lost Tapes: A Secret History
Νέα Maiden family 22/09/12
Guitarist Jase Edwards of reunited U.K. rockers WOLFSBANE, who feature in their ranks former IRON MAIDEN frontman Blaze Bayley, has issued the following update: "We're excited to announce something extra special for the tour. In 1993, we recorded some extra tracks for the 'Massive Noise' EP. With the 'Wolfsbane' album written, but not yet recorded, we decided to run through it live in the studio as part of the pre-production. The resulting recording became legendary within the band. It really captured the mad energy that we had envisaged for the album. Unfortunately, we never really managed to transfer this onto the record. In the middle of mixing it, Blaze left and the band split.
Steve Harris British Lion - Hear the album today
Νέα Maiden family 20/09/12
Want to hear Steve's new album 'British Lion'? We're pleased to announce that you'll be able to do just that tomorrow! On Thursday 20th September, from 11am BST we'll have the whole album here on the site for you to listen to. So bookmark this page and come back tomorrow to hear the whole of 'British Lion'!
Paul DiAnno announced more dates
Νέα Maiden family 15/09/12
According to the official page of Paul DiAnno on Facebook, he is taking just over a month off now to do some wrting and recording until my next October guest shows.
Maiden United new album listening
Νέα Maiden family 14/09/12
Maiden United will stream the entire forthcoming album on their official website today from 17.00hrs to 20.00hrs CET. (18:00 - 21:00 for Greek fans).
Steve Harris to discuss British Lion album on Rockline
Νέα Maiden family 14/09/12
IRON MAIDEN bassist/founder Steve Harris will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, October 3 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Harris by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). The show will be streamed on the "Rockline" web site for two weeks beginning the afternoon after the live broadcast.
Blaze Bayley to guest on new A Sound of Thunder album
Νέα Maiden family 08/09/12
Washington, D.C.-based heavy metallers A SOUND OF THUNDER have entered Assembly Line Studios in Virginia with producer Kevin "131" Gutierrez (SHINEDOWN, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT, DECEASED) to begin recording their third full-length album, "Time's Arrow". Due in early 2013, the CD will feature 11 new songs combining rousing and catchy traditional metal with crushing modern production.
A message from Austin Dickinson
Νέα Maiden family 05/09/12
Holy shit. One year on from City Of Vultures being released in the United Kingdom and the majority of the rest of the world. Wow-eee. I figured that it'd be cool to write a little something for all of you who have followed us for so long and given us so much, I would love to give you a little insight from our side.
Paul DiAnno: Footage from Rock Knights Festival posted
Νέα Maiden family 02/09/12
Video footage of former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's August 25 performance at the Rock Knights Festival in Larzac, France can be seen below. Due to a number of health issues, including a knee problem which will require surgery soon, Di'Anno announced in July that he will stop touring next year.
Blaze Bayley: Footage from Rock Knights Festival posted
Νέα Maiden family 02/09/12
Video footage of British heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) and his solo band performing on August 25 at the Rock Knights Festival in Larzac, France can be seen below.
Blaze Bayley to record Classical EP
Νέα Maiden family 02/09/12
British heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) is working on songs for a new classical EP with Belgium-based classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen. The five-song effort will include a "full classical guitar arrangement" of the IRON MAIDEN song "Sign Of The Cross", which the duo performed on their recent U.K. acoustic tour (see video below).