Live album fatigue sets in with the third (!) concert release of 1993. But the last record out of the gate is also the best of them, for two important reasons. Continue reading
Nicko McBrain
Review: A Real Dead One (1993)
The live album onslaught of 1993 continued in the fall of the year. But the production and performances of Iron Maiden at the end of the first Dickinson period do not hold up well. Continue reading
Review: A Real Live One (1993)
Eight years after the colossal Live After Death, Iron Maiden have another four studio albums to plunder for their setlist. And so they decide it is time for another live album. Here is a look back at Maiden’s controversial second concert record. 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
McBrain talks THE BOOK OF SOULS and next tour
In what is sure to be a growing stream of comments from the Iron Maiden camp about their new album and next tour, drummer Nicko McBrain chimes in. 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
Maiden at work on new album?
We know there’s another Iron Maiden album coming. Is it happening right now? UPDATED on October 16, November 28 and December 15! It really is happening right now. Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Nicko McBrain!
Dear old flat-nose turns 62! We celebrate with one of his many amazing moments behind the kit. Continue reading
