OUT NOW: A new book from Christer Andresen that celebrates 50 years of Iron Maiden, going album by album and song by song through their amazing career.
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Maiden History
MAIDEN HISTORY: In the Beginning, 1975-79
For Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary, our Maiden History series goes back in time to the very beginning.
Continue readingMAIDEN HISTORY: A Second Golden Age, 2005 – 2014
Iron Maiden did not merely emulate their success in the 1980s when they entered the new millennium, they surpassed it. In terms of global popularity and touring, Maiden’s second golden age was the peak of their career. Continue reading
MAIDEN HISTORY: The New World, 1999-2004
When 1999 began, Iron Maiden had decided to fire singer Blaze Bayley and reunite with Bruce Dickinson. This was one of the most important turns in the band’s history. The major question is how Steve Harris came to the conclusion, and how the new line-up of Maiden would secure their longevity in the new millennium.
MAIDEN HISTORY: The Blaze Era part 2, 1997-1998
By the mid-1990s Iron Maiden had clearly become a diminished force, but they would gamely take another crack at rebuilding their house. With this chapter in our study of Maiden History we take a look at the making of Virtual XI and the events that led to the end of the Blaze era.
MAIDEN HISTORY: The Blaze Era part 1, 1994-1996
For five years in the 1990s Iron Maiden would sound and look different, lose old fans and make new ones, as they struggled to reestablish themselves with a new frontman: Blaze Bayley. With this chapter in our study of Maiden History we discuss the coming of Blaze and the making of The X Factor. Continue reading
MAIDEN HISTORY: Into Darkness, 1992-1993
As Iron Maiden struggled to stay on top of their game at the start of the 1990s, they suddenly faced the monumental blow of losing their classic lead singer. With this chapter of our in-depth series on Maiden History we look into Fear Of The Dark and the breaking of another line-up. Continue reading
On this day in 1975: Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden
Can you believe it’s been 45 years since Steve Harris put together the first version of his very own band? Continue reading
MAIDEN HISTORY: Times of Change, 1990-91
The 1990s had arrived and Iron Maiden were about to face many years of tough challenges. This chapter in our study of Maiden History discusses the first line-up change since 1983 and the making of No Prayer For The Dying. Continue reading
MAIDEN HISTORY: End of the Classic Era part 2, 1988-89
No one could compete with the majesty of Iron Maiden’s 1980s period. In part 2 of this chapter on Maiden History we take an in-depth look at the making of Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son and the end of Maiden’s classic era. Continue reading
Maiden Revelations 