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Iron Maiden to Embark on Brief 2013 U.S. Tour With Megadeth

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:41:33 +0000

To prepare for the band's upcoming Rock in Rio performance, Iron Maiden have extended their 'Maiden England' tour to include some 2013 U.S. dates. After a brilliant string of North American shows last summer, Maiden will return to American soil once again in September with special guest Megadeth.

Top Five Iron Maiden Songs – Just Because

Troy Selfridge — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:17:10 +0000

Many famous Rock and Metal bands have come out of Great Britain. My personal favorite is Iron Maiden. With the fast bass playing from Steve Harris and the amazing vocals from Bruce Dickinson, it’s hard to compete. Here are my top five Iron Maiden songs 5) Aces High: This was one of the first [...]

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies at 56

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56. The legendary musician had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years, and although an official cause of death has not yet been revealed, the band reports that Burr passed away in his sleep last night at his home.

Pantera's Classic Songs Turned Into Lullabies by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:03:18 +0000

Pantera's music has long served as inspiration for knocking somebody out, but for parents seeking a more responsible method to put their kids to sleep, a new CD, 'Lullaby Versions of Pantera,' has just been released by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star.

2013 Grammy Nominees for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance: Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Marilyn Manson + Megadeth

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:56:00 +0000

While hard rock and metal bands were snubbed in most of the categories for the 2013 Grammy Awards that were announced tonight (Dec. 5), the one category devoted to those genres features a diverse range of nominees. The Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance category boasts nominations for Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, [...]

Iron Maiden 'Rock Band' Six Pack Drops on May 22

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:35:04 +0000

Calling all gamers. On May 22 –that’s next Tuesday- the Iron Maiden six song pack dubbed ‘Maiden Epics’ will land at the ‘Rock Band‘ music store. ‘Maiden Epics’ is culled from some of the British band’s most powerful and beloved albums, hence the name. The tracks are rooted in the ’80s, which was Maiden’s prime decade of dominance and ties in with the songs that will feature prominently on the band’s upcoming summer trek.

Iron Maiden Unveil 'Blood Brothers' Performance From 'En Vivo!' Concert Film

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:14:53 +0000

Iron Maiden have just released the first tease of their upcoming ‘En Vivo!’ concert DVD. Taken from their April 2011 show in Santiago, Chile, the band performed ‘Blood Brothers’ from their ‘Brave New World’ album in front of over 50,000 screaming fans. Coming off the heels of the massive ‘Flight 666′ documentary, Iron Maiden will [...]

Iron Maiden, Slipknot + Black Label Society Members to Play Marshall's 50th Birthday Bash

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:16:24 +0000

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of iconic amplifier brand Marshall, the company has announced that they will be taking over London, England’s Wembley Arena on Sept. 22 for a massive concert. The show will feature performances by members of bands such as Iron Maiden, Slipknot, the Cult and Black Label Society.

Godsmack, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard + More Set for 2012 Rock Fest

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:42:57 +0000

Wisconsin is going to be a mecca of hard rock from July 19 through July 22. The lineup for the 2012 Rock Fest, held near Cadott, Wis. has been announced and it’s heavier than granite. Where else can rock fans enjoy the sounds of Godsmack one night and Iron Maiden the next? Sprinkle in a little Alice Cooper and Five Finger Death Punch and there is something for absolutely everyone.

Iron Maiden Announce 2012 North American Tour Based on 1988 'Seventh Son' Trek

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:27:04 +0000

Oh happy day! We are thrilled to report the news that Iron Maiden fans have been eagerly waiting for since their 2010 invasion of North America. Iron Maiden have just announced that the band will extensively tour North America in 2012 for two months from June through August with special guest Alice Cooper until July 21 and special guests Coheed and Cambria from July 21 until the end of the tour.

Metallica, Iron Maiden, Motorhead Members to Appear on 'That Metal Show' Season 10

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:01 +0000

VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show‘ starring Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson has just been picked up for its 10th season. The most successful metal show since the iconic ‘Headbangers Ball,’ ‘That Metal Show’ boasts an all-star lineup of guests for their 10th season, including Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith, Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich and Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister.

Iron Maiden To Tour in 2012

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:04:39 +0000

Iron Maiden fans rejoice! This news should improve your weekend tenfold. So we don’t know when, and we don’t know where, but Iron Maiden are planning to tour this year. In a recent interview at the 2012 NAMM convention in Anaheim, Calif., Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain told 96.7 KCAL Rocks that the band has [...]

Iron Maiden Unleash Trailer for Live DVD Release 'En Vivo!'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:28:48 +0000

Heavy Metal legends and one of the greatest live bands on the planet, Iron Maiden, have just released a trailer for their upcoming live DVD / documentary ‘En Vivo!’ The official trailer for ‘En Vivo!’ perfectly previews the insanity that is the Iron Maiden live experience.

Anvil Recruit Iron Maiden Cover Band Bassist After Departure of Glenn Five

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:12:53 +0000

Canadian heavy metal band Anvil have wasted no time in replacing longtime bassist Glenn Gyorffy (aka Glenn Five) after he officially left the band two days ago. Anvil have chosen Sal Italiano, a bassist from a Long Island, N.Y., Iron Maiden cover band to provide the low-end and shake venues worldwide.

School Kids Rock Out to Iron Maiden

John Riggs — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:49:46 +0000

The legendary British heavy metal magazine Kerrang! recorded a group of schoolchildren at the Watville Primary School yelling and headbanging along to Iron Maiden’s 1983 classic “Flight of Icarus.” It could be enough to turn these tykes off Justin Bieber for the rest of their lives. (Epic air guitar flailing begins at 1:58.) [Buzzfeed]