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Same Great Taste, Less Killing: Iron Maiden Alters Trooper Beer Label

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:52:48 +0000

A legal technicality has been keeping Iron Maiden‘s Trooper beer off the Swedish market, but thanks to some quick thinking by the graphic design department, Maiden-loving Swedes can now swill with impunity. The problem, as reported by BraveWords, had to do with the label — specifically its depiction of Maiden’s mascot, Eddie, dressed as a [...]

After Using Iron Maiden to Torment Neighbors, Senior Citizens Charged with Harassment

Jeff Giles — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:45:16 +0000

That elderly couple next door might look sweet, but don’t make ‘em angry, or you may end up spending the night with Iron Maiden. Such was the painful lesson learned by a Stockholm couple who had the audacity to make what’s being referred to as a “whistling sound” in their apartment, thus enraging their neighbors [...]

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Fences Against Olympic Medalist

Dave Lifton — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:53:39 +0000

No one can ever accuse Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson of not pursuing his passions outside of rock music. In addition to being a pilot and brewer, Dickinson has also shown a love of fencing throughout his life. He recently participated in a warm-up session against Bartosz Piasecki, who won the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Son Arrested for Burglary

Dave Lifton — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:46:43 +0000

With an abundance of palm trees, golf courses and restaurants, the city of Boca Raton, Fla. is best known as a haven for retirees. However, if you're, say, the son of famous heavy metal drummer, you may find life there a little taxing, and look for other ways to occupy your time - such as crime. Justin McBrain, son of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, was picked up by the Palm Beach County Sherriff's Office on Friday (April 26) for alleged burglary and theft.

Iron Maiden Bust Brew Records With New 'Trooper' Ale

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:42:30 +0000

Iron Maiden’s new foray into alcoholic beverages seems to be yet another smashing success for the legendary band. After unleashing news of their coveted ‘Trooper’ ale on the world, the response has been so positive that the brewery is having a hard time keeping up with the orders, and that’s just keeping up with advanced requests before the beer is even on sale.

Iron Maiden Hint at New Studio Album Plans

Ken Kelley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:09:25 +0000

Does Iron Maiden have plans to release a new studio record next year? It seems that many signs are pointing towards “yes.” In an in-depth interview on Talarforum.se, Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson discusses his pre-fame life as well as other topics of discussion. Most excitingly, a Google translation of the interview concludes with this: ”In addition to [...]

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Wife Accused of Assault

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:58:26 +0000

The wife of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was arrested and charged with domestic battery earlier this year, and she'll have her date in court next month. Rebecca McBrain will face a judge on May 3 after being accused of trying to stab her husband*, and throw logs at him.

25 Years Ago: Iron Maiden's 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:02:37 +0000

For all the well-deserved success and glory enjoyed by Iron Maiden’s new millennium comeback, it’s been a long time since the British metal giants put out an album virtually all their fans could agree was stellar. That album was their semi-conceptual triumph, ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son,’ which was released on April 11, 1988.

Iron Maiden Return to the US for 'Maiden England' 2013 Tour Run

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:42:33 +0000

Good news for fans that missed out on Iron Maiden last summer when they brought their Maiden England tour to North America for a few months — they’re coming back! Maiden just revealed that they’ll return to the States in September for a handful of shows leading up to their headlining gig at Brazil’s Rock [...]

Slash, Dee Snider + More React to the Death of Clive Burr on Twitter

Dave Lifton — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:45:23 +0000

The death of original Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr on Tuesday (March 12) has shaken the rock community. Many rockers who knew and were influenced by Burr, including Slash and Dee Snider, took to Twitter to express their feelings. Burr died in his sleep at the age of 56 after a long battle with multiple [...]

'Run to the Hills' to Grab New 'Trooper' Beer by Iron Maiden

Mike Adams — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:02:56 +0000

Not only do heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have one of the most loyal and rabid fan bases of anyone else in the music, or fencing, community they’ll soon have possibly one of the drunkest. That’s because the band recently announced a new partnership with Robinson’s Brewery to begin immediate production on a beer that [...]

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:26:35 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died in his sleep on Tuesday night (March 12) after a battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 56 years old. Burr joined Maiden in 1979 after playing with a group called Samson, which also featured future Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. He played with Iron Maiden on their landmark [...]

Iron Maiden Expose the Hidden Danger of On-Stage Pie Fights

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:01:03 +0000

Of all the childish "rock & roll" behaviors you might expect to come with some sort of physical danger, attacking one's bandmates with shaving cream pies would have to rank pretty low on the list -- which is why it's such a good thing that the members of Iron Maiden are here to warn the rest of us about what can happen when pie fight horseplay goes awry.

Iron Maiden Help Out Ex-Drummer Diagnosed with MS

Jeff Giles — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:55:13 +0000

He hasn’t drummed for Iron Maiden since the early ’80s, but Clive Burr is still in his former bandmates’ thoughts. In fact, as bassist Steve Harris revealed during a recent interview, Burr has been the focus of some of Maiden’s main fundraising efforts. “We have been involved with stuff over the years,” Harris shrugged when [...]

10 Freakishly Cool Iron Maiden Album Covers

Joe Russo — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:44:50 +0000

It could be agrued that “Eddie,” the monster that graces the cover of every Iron Maiden album, is as big a part of the iconic metal band as its members. Eddie and the artwork of Iron Maiden have made the band legendary in metal circles and angered lots of moms and advocacy groups along the way. The [...]

Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden Kick Off North American Tour – Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:00:29 +0000

It doesn’t get any more ultimate than the combined forces of rock juggernauts Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden, so when the two announced plans to tour North America together, it quickly became the most anticipated tour of the summer. The tour will be rolling into Darien Lake in a couple weeks, on Monday, July 16, but it kicked off a couple weeks ago at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Mass. on June 26.

Concert Announcement: Iron Maiden At Darien Lake

Brad Hohman — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:00:46 +0000

'Hallowed Be Thy Name'? Iron Maiden be thy name, and they are coming to Buffalo. Iron Maiden and special guest Alice Cooper make a stop on the 'Maiden England Tour' at Darien Lake July 16th. JACK FM has your tickets before they go on sale and we're gon

Barry Clayton, Voice Of Iron Maiden's 'The Number Of The Beast,' Passes Away

Matt Wardlaw — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:27:00 +0000

Barry Clayton, the man behind the sinister spoken intro of Iron Maiden’s legendary ‘The Number of the Beast’ has passed away at the age of 80. The cause of death is not known at this time.

Classic Buffalo Concert Shirts That Have Not Seen Daylight in 25 Years [PHOTOS]

Dean Of Country — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:26:24 +0000

Concert tees, we all have them. Some are still worn, others are lost away in boxes in attics, basements and garages. But when I was thinking about all the great shows I’ve attended I realized the concert tee is the greatest memento (outside of the ticket stub) that one can collect. So dig out your [...]

Little Kids Rock Out To Iron Maiden [VIDEO]

Joe Russo — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:27:51 +0000

The legendary British heavy metal magazine Kerrang! recorded a group of schoolchildren at the Watville Primary School yelling and headbanging along to Iron Maiden's 1983 classic "Flight of Icarus."

It could be enough to turn these tykes off Justin Bieber for the rest of their lives. (Epic air guitar flailing begins at 1:58.)