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Thomas Zwijsen pays tribute to Clive Burr
Maiden family news 22/03/13
Dutch classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen paid tribute to late IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr by performing an acoustic version of the MAIDEN classic "Run To The Hills" on March 15 in Grenoble, France. Check out video footage of the performance below.
Blaze Bayley to release a Best-Of album
Maiden family news 22/03/13
Former IRON MAIDEN and current WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley will celebrate his 30th anniversary as singer with the release of a "best-of" album in November. According to Blaze, the collection "will feature songs from previous albums that will be remastered by Rick Plester" and will be supported by a tour in 2014. Blaze will also continue to write his next heavy metal album which he plans to release in 2015.
Bruce Dickinson speaks at Connect2Bysiness 2013 in Sweden
Maiden family news 22/03/13
Brice Dickinson of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN was the keynote speaker at the Connect2Business 2013 conference earlier today (Tuesday, March 19) in Stockholm, Sweden.
Interview with Derek Riggs
Maiden family news 22/03/13
The Rockin' Rag's Rock'n Rolivia conducted an interview with legendary IRON MAIDEN illustrator Derek Riggs on March 16 at the grand opening of Rock Your Loxx hair salon in Oceanside, California. You can now watch the chat below.
Slayer, Megadeth, Judas Priend and Saxon members react to Clive Burr's death
Maiden family news 14/03/13
A number of rock and heavy metal musicians have reacted to the news of the passing of former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr, who died last night in his sleep at his home at the age of 56 after suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years.
Phil Denton remembers Clive Burr
Maiden family news 14/03/13
Phil Denton, guitarist of ELIXIR and MIDNIGHT MESSIAH, has released the following statement regarding the passing of former IRON MAIDENdrummer Clive Burr, who died last night in his sleep at his home at the age of 56 after suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years:
Charlie Benante: Nobody plays drums like Clive Burr
Maiden family news 14/03/13
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former IRON MAIDENdrummer Clive Burr: Clive Burr...One of my favorite drummers of all time.
Dee Snider: A rock n roll legend has been lost
Maiden family news 14/03/13
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "After a long battle with multiple sclerosis, my dear friend Clive Burr[former IRON MAIDEN drummer] passed away in his sleep last night. We worked together on a project called DESPERADO from 1988-1990 and shared some great times, and sadly forgotten musical moments. I'm blessed to have spoken to him a couple of days ago on his birthday, shared some memories and a few smiles.
Clive Burr passed away...
Maiden family news 13/03/13
Είμαι στην τραγικά δυσάρεστη θέση να σας ενημερώσω για τον θάνατο του πρώτου ντράμερ των Iron Maiden, τον Clive Burr, έπειτα από μακροχρόνια μάχη που έδωσε για τη ζωή του με την ασθένεια που είχε (σκλήρηνση) και έφυγε στον ύπνο του χτές αργά το βράδυ.