Iron Maiden’s first proper box set is a mixed bag, or box, as it should be. It runs the gamut from throwaway B-sides to essential live recordings, and a long lost concert from 1982 is the most precious jewel in the package. When Maiden opened their vault there was much to enjoy. Continue reading
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BEST & WORST: 2 Minutes To Midnight
It is one of the all-time greatest Iron Maiden classics, and there has been no less than seven official live versions. To celebrate Maiden’s new live album, here is the best and worst of 2 Minutes To Midnight. 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
Review: Fear Of The Dark (1992)
After entering the 1990s with the underwhelming No Prayer For The Dying, there is no denying the downturn in Iron Maiden’s fortunes and qualities with 1992’s Fear Of The Dark album. Continue reading
BEST & WORST: The 20 Best Iron Maiden Songs
You wanted the best, you got it! Do you agree with our TOP 20 of the best ever Iron Maiden songs? 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
Review: No Prayer For The Dying (1990)
New decade! New guitar player! New album! The 1980s were over, and Iron Maiden faced many challenges in maintaining their status at the dawn of the 1990s. Continue reading
Black Vinyl Batch #3: Reviews
The reissues of the final two classic era Iron Maiden albums on vinyl are here, and we take a look back in our retro reviews. Continue reading
Black Vinyl Batch #2: Reviews
The reissues of the next three classic Iron Maiden records on vinyl are here, and we take a look back in our retro reviews. Continue reading
Black Vinyl Batch #1: Reviews
Are they still any good? To mark the reissue of the first three Iron Maiden albums on vinyl, we take a look back and review the records. Continue reading