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Beast Over Greece - A Tribute to Iron Maiden on new Metal Hammer issue
Maiden family news 04/12/12
"Beast Over Greece" is Metal Hammer Greece's compilation album which features Greek bands covering tracks from IRON MAIDEN's legendary career. The CD will be given away free with Metal Hammer Greece issue 337, on sale Wednesday, December 5.
Wolfsbane released remastered version of Good Guys with demo tracks
Maiden family news 02/12/12
Down Fall The Good Guys, the classic 1991 second album from reunited U.K. rockers WOLFSBANE - who feature in their ranks former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley - has been remastered and re-released via the band's official webshop.
Blaze and Thomas completed the acoustic EPRussian Holiday
Maiden family news 02/12/12
British heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) has finished mixing and mastering his upcoming collaborative acoustic EP with Belgium-based classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen, "Russian Holiday". In addition, Blaze and Thomas have just started a competition for the CD's cover artwork. Fans that are creative and want to be part of this EP can send their creation to management@blazebayley.net before December 22.
Guitar auction for Ronnie James Dio
Maiden family news 01/12/12
This signed Maiden guitar is being auctioned for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. The auction takes place December 2nd, follow the link for more info. A Jackson Adrian Smith Signature electric guitar, signed in 2011 by members of Iron Maiden: Adrian Smith, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, and Janick Gers. The body is additionally inscribed "To Ronnie James Dio Cancer Trust USA." Serial number 8535. PROVENANCE From the collection of Adrian Smith
Blaze Bayley: Acoustic Tour 2013 in Brazil
Maiden family news 01/12/12
Blaze Bayley continuing his tour called The King of Resistence Tour, he announced even more gigs in Brazil through his official Facebook page and also posted the tour poster. The tour takes place with the participation of Thomas Zwysen and Anne Bakker.
New video Steve Harris British Lion - Us Against the World
Maiden family news 29/11/12
Us Against The World - the new video from the Steve Harris British Lion album, shot by John McMurtrie in Vancouver, Canada. British Lion was released in September by EMI (UMe in USA) and is available now on CD and Digital Download. Visit www.steveharrisbritishlion.com for more info.
Bruce Dickinson: New interview at Movil Forum Conference at Barcelona
Maiden family news 28/11/12
On November 22, Salvador López of Con Tu Negocio conducted an interview with Bruce Dickinson at Barcelona, Spain's Móvil Forum Conference 2012, where the IRON MAIDEN singer was a guest speaker. You can now watch the chat below.
Steve Harris' signature bass strings improved by Rotosound
Maiden family news 28/11/12
Top British string manufacturer Rotosound has improved its Steve Harris signature bass strings using a new burnishing process. The new upgraded strings have a smoother finish making them much easier to play at high speed.
Blaze Bayley: guest on Vessel debut, first track available for streaming
Maiden family news 28/11/12
Werewolf, a brand new song from the Victoria, Australia-based project VESSEL, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track, which features a guest appearance by British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE), comes off VESSEL's debut album, "Introspective", which is due in December.