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The Evil That Men Do by Thomas Zwijsen video
Maiden family news 19/10/12
Dutch classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen has released the video for his classical arrangement of IRON MAIDEN's "The Evil That Men Do", which will be released as a single on November 26. The single contains two non-album tracks ("The Evil That Men Do" and "Run To The Hills") and will be released on red vinyl and as digital download.
Paul DiAnno to return to the U.S. in December
Maiden family news 16/10/12
Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno will embark on a U.S. tour in late December. So far the following dates have been announced. 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 featured in Sinnergod video
Maiden family news 15/10/12
Vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) is featured in the new video from U.K. goth rock/industrial metal band SINNERGOD. The track "A Wonderful Life" comes off SINNERGOD's new EP, "Behind Every Corner", which will be released this Halloween.
Blaze Bayley collaborates with Chris Declercq
Maiden family news 15/10/12
"A Miracle Away", the collaboration between Los Angeles, California-based guitarist Chris Declercq and former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Blaze Bayley, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.
Thomas Zwijsen to release Nylon Maiden in January
Maiden family news 15/10/12
Dutch classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen will release his album, "Nylon Maiden", on January 8, 2013. The CD contains 11 unique arrangements of IRON MAIDEN tracks on classical guitar. Additional musicians on the album are Anne Bakker (violin), Nathanael Taekema (drums), Tony Newton (bass; VOODOO SIX, bass) and Blaze Bayley (vocals; IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE).
Primal Rock Rebellion's Tortured Tone video released
Maiden family news 15/10/12
"Tortured Tone", the new video from PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION, the project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and SIKTH frontman Mikee Goodman, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's debut album, "Awoken Broken", which was released in the U.S. on April 17 and in Europe on February 27 through Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Adrian and Mikee, and mixed by Simon Hanhart, whose previous credits include everyone from TIN MACHINE to SAXON. The album features 12 tracks top to tail, and it will be available on digipak CD, digital download and double colored vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
Bruce Dickinson delivers keynote speech at IBM Smarter Business
Maiden family news 15/10/12
IRON MAIDEN frontman delivered the keynote speech yesterday (Wednesday, October 10) at the IBM Smarter Business event at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress in Sweden. He finished off his speech with explaining why the MAIDEN song "Run To The Hills" became a hit single.
Up The Irons + special Guest: Paul Di'Anno
Maiden family news 10/10/12
Joey is playing 3 awesome shows with Up The Irons + special Guest: Paul Di'Anno. These are the last shows for Paul Di'Anno in The Netherlands!!! Make sure you'll be there. An important Maiden chapter will be closed at the end of this year.
Steve Harris: British Lion' solo album feels very cohesive
Maiden family news 09/10/12
ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist/founder Steve Harris about Steve's solo/side project album, "British Lion". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.