Iron Maiden released their first compilation album in 1996. But did Best Of The Beast serve to capture new fans, or did it simply shed a harsh light on the state of the band in the mid-1990s? Continue reading
Blaze Bayley
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 Iron Maiden history we take a closer look at the coming of Blaze and the making of The X Factor. Continue reading
Review: The X Factor (1995)
Two years after the departure of Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden finally returned with Blaze Bayley and The X Factor. How did Maiden adapt to one of the biggest changes and challenges of their career? Continue reading
This month in 1999: Iron Maiden reunited with Bruce and Adrian
Believe it or not, the current line-up of Iron Maiden has been together for 16 years this month! Continue reading
Blaze Bayley Interview
Greg Prato of Songfacts recently sat down for an in-depth conversation with Blaze Bayley about his new DVD and the ideas behind his Iron Maiden lyrics, among other things. Continue reading
Schedule Iron Maiden @Koengen in Bergen + Tribute Nights @Garage
Here is the full schedule for the Iron Maiden show at Koengen in Bergen. And don’t miss out on Maiden Fans Unite events at Garage.
FEATURE FRIDAY: Maiden Exits
Besides Steve Harris, only two members in the history of Iron Maiden have never left the band. Do you know who? Read on for a guide to Maiden’s numerous line-up changes, as we take a look at the people who fell by the wayside. From Doug Sampson to Blaze Bayley, here are the “Maiden Exits”, and why they happened.
FEATURE FRIDAY: The History of Maiden’s Brazil Triumphs
Scream for me, Brazil! Bruce Dickinson sheds blood in front of 300.000 amazed spectators.
On Tuesday October 30th, tickets go on sale for the spectacular Rock in Rio festival 2013. In this week’s massive Feature Friday, Brazilian fan Fabian Oliveira tells the tale of Iron Maiden’s legendary appearances in Brazil, from their first visit in 1985 through to the next Rock in Rio.
