New Book Iron Maiden: 80-81

By the mid-to-late '80s, IRON MAIDEN was unquestionably one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet — regularly headlining arenas and stadiums, each new album rocketing up the charts, and t-shirts sporting their ghastly mascot (Eddie) was one of the most popular fashion statements by metalheads. But by this point of their career, most of the bandmembers were different than the ones that appeared on their classic 1980 self-titled debut album, while musically, they had transformed from a raw "punk metal" sound to a more refined "prog metal" approach.

Why we need the Airlander from Bruce Dickinson

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has narrated a 75-second animated video, "Why The World Needs Airlander", released in conjunction with Hybrid Air Vehicles' newly launched £2 million crowdfunding campaign. Dickinson is one of the investors involved in unveiling the world's largest aircraft. The Hybrid Air Vehicle (HAV), which has been named Airlander, can stay airborne for up to three weeks and will be vital in delivering several tons of humanitarian aid.

Iron Ensemble - Alexander the Great Single

Ένα μόνιμο παράπονο των Ελλήνων -κι όχι μόνο- οπαδών των IRON MAIDEN, είναι που δεν έχουν δει το περίφημο “Alexander The Great” ζωντανά. Πλέον, μας δίνεται η ευκαιρία, τουλάχιστον, να ακούσουμε μία εντελώς διαφορετική εκδοχή αυτού του τραγουδιού από τους IRON ENSEMBLE, ένα σεπτέτο αποτελούμενο από δύο βιολιά, βιόλα, τσέλο, κοντραμπάσο, κιθάρα, πιάνο και άρπα που διασκευάζουν IRON MAIDEN.

New update on Bruce - March 24

Over the last few days, Bruce has been to see his specialists and following examinations, including visual, we’re delighted to update everyone that the situation remains extremely optimistic for a full recovery. We will still not have final confirmation that the cancer has been completely eradicated until Bruce can have an MRI scan in May, as previously advised in Rod’s recent message to the fans on this site, and the period to full recovery will continue for a few months yet.

Iron Maiden to receive the 2015 Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Award

Iron Maiden are to be awarded the prestigious O2 Silver Clef by Nordoff Robbins in recognition of “outstanding contribution to UK music”. Previous winners include The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Genesis and Queen; last year’s Silver Clef winner was Jimmy Page. The very first Silver Clef was presented to The Who, by Twiggy, on 29 June 1976. In its 40 year history the Awards have raised more than £8.5 million to fund Nordoff Robbins’ ground-breaking work with music therapy.

Announcement of Rod Smallwood on Bruce's health

Bruce has asked me to thank everyone for their tremendous support and kind wishes. He has been extremely touched and encouraged by the genuine and affectionate response from our global family of Maiden fans.

New Iron Maiden album is ready

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain was interviewed earlier this week in the studios of the 98.7 The Gater radio station in West Palm Beach, Florida. Asked for a health update on IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson, who recently underwent a seven-week course of chemotherapy and radiology to treat a small cancerous tumor at the back of his tongue, Nicko said (see video below): "We were all blown away when we heard the news. But the great thing is [Bruce is] in great hands back home in England, not only with his family, but his oncologists and all the people that are working with him. They were all very positive, as Bruce has been, through the whole thing."

Early Maiden Men in Reunion

1977 members Willcock, Moore, Thunderstick and Wapram gather in London. Four early members of Iron Maiden, who were part of the NWOBHM giants in 1977, staged a reunion at the weekend.

Bruce Dickinson undergoes cancer treatment

Just before Christmas, Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven week course of chemotherapy and radiology treatment was completed yesterday. As the tumour was caught in the early stages, the prognosis thankfully is extremely good.

Iron Maiden the Greek FC και Maidenance at Area 22 07/03/2015

Iron Maiden the Greek FC and Maidenance ay Lazy Club 07/02/2015

Οι Maidenance (Iron Maiden tribute band) έχοντας ανοίξει τις συναυλίες δύο πρώην μελών των Iron Maiden, του Paul DiAnno και του Dennis Stratton, επανέρχονται ύστερα από απουσία 13 μηνών με δικό τους live! Το Σάββατο 7 Φεβρουαρίου στο LAZY Club, θα μπορέσετε να τους απολαύσετε ξανά, ζωντανά, σε ένα πρόγραμμα φτιαγμένο από οπαδούς, για οπαδούς. Με την υποστήριξη και την πολύτιμη βοήθεια του Iron Maiden the Greek FC!

As Lions Austin Dickinson\'s new band

Kerrang! can exclusively reveal Austin Dickinson’s brand new band – as Rise To Remain announce their split. The bad news is that awesome London metallers Rise To Remain have decided to call it a day (boo), as frontman Austin Dickinson explains in this week’s issue of Kerrang! that the band had sadly run it’s course.