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
Nicko McBrain
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
BEST & WORST: McBrain’s Live Performances
What would an Iron Maiden live show be without the man that drives the band? Join us for a celebration of the one and only Nicko McBrain. Continue reading
Nicko Speaks: Maiden Fest?
In an interview with The Press-Enterprise, drummer Nicko McBrain let slip a concept that’s been floated as a possibility for Iron Maiden’s future. Continue reading
Vote Nicko!
People, we can not let Nicko lose this vote! 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
