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iron maiden

The greatest band ever! Formed in East London in 1976 as a pub band,they are now one of the most immatated bands in Heavy Metal. The man who has held the band together through the rough times is Bass God Steve Harris. Steve had always dreamed of playing football for his team, West Ham United, but took up the Bass when they turned him down (to americans reading- West ham utd are a soccer team from England whose badge is the castle and hammers badge on Steve's bass). He was formerly a member of pub rockers Smiler. The heavy metal scene of the late 70s was widely regarded as stagnant, with only a few bands proving their ability to survive and produce music of quality. It was at this time that a new breed of young british bands began to emerge. This movement which began to break cover in 79 and 80 was called the new wave of british heavy metal and maiden were the definitive example. Since then, they've recorded 13 studio albums with dozens of classic metal anthems including hallowed be thy name, the trooper, aces high and the evil that men do.

IRON MAIDEN Bruce Dickinson- vocals Steve Harris- Bass, backing vocals Adrian Smith- Guitar, backing vocals Dave Murray- Guitar Janick Gers- Guitar Nicko McBrain- Drums

By ed hunter

iron maiden

GOD - too many fuckin good songs to write here.

dude I just saw Iron Maiden at Madison Square Garden for the Gimme Ed Till Im Dead Tour. It was the greatest thing ever.

By DLM

Iron maiden

A Very Good NWOBHM Band, that have influenced many modern day rock and metal bands.

Iron Maiden:indeed.vvvvvvvvvvv

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Iron Maiden

The greatest band ever to grace the planet

whoever dislikes Iron Maiden should be shot

By Dave

Iron Maiden

One of the best [Metal] bands ever and my most favourite band ever. They are also one of the most influential bands ever to exist. Formed on Christmas [Day] 1975 by Steve [Harris]. The band name was gained through the TV film 'The Man in the Iron Mask' which [Harris] saw. Steve [Harris] and Guitarist Dave Murray are the only 2 members who have been there since the first album. Maiden became the leaders in NWOBHM along with the likes of Judas Priest with their first two albums 'Iron Maiden' and 'Killers' which had [Paul] Di'Anno on vocals until he left half way through the Killers World Tour because of [cocaine] abuse, during the recording of Killers Adrian Smith came in to replace Dennis Stratton. It was not until a certain Mr Bruce Dickinson replaced Di'Anno that Iron Maiden hit international success with the classic album 'The Number of the [Beast]' and then after that the band just grew and grew. It was also after Number of the [Beast] where long time drummer Nicko McBrain replaced the departing Clive Burr and made his album debut on 'Piece of Mind'. After recording the exceptional 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' album guitarist Adrian Smith left the band due apparent unhappiness of the band's [music] direction, he was then replaced by Janick Gers who played guitar on Bruce Dickinson's first solo album, Janick's first recording with Iron Maiden was No Prayer for the Dying. The turn of a new decade began a dip in Iron Maiden's journey with the rise of grunge and alternative rock. After 1992's 'Fear of the Dark' Bruce Dickinson left the band to pursue a solo career and he was replaced by Wolfsbane lead singer Blaze Bayley which lead to mixed reactions from the fans. Both albums 'The X Factor' and 'Virtual XI' with Blaze didn't chart very well and in 1999 Blaze left by mutal consent. The [music] world would be shocked when Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith both returned and the band where they also decided to retain Janick Gers giving the band 3 guitarists. Since the classic line up returned they have recorded 3 albums which are Brave New World, Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death with all 3 albums recieving critical acclaim. With a new album planned it is expected to be released sometime in 2009. My favourite albums from the [Beast] have to be: Iron Maiden Killers Number of the [Beast] Powerslave Seventh Son of a Seventh Son A Matter of Life and Death No Prayer for the Dying (a very underrated album to be fair) Somewhere in Time The band line up is: Bruce Dickinson - Lead Vocals Dave Murray - Guitar Adrian Smith - Guitar Janick 'Underrated' Gers - Guitar Steve [Harris] - Bass/Band Leader Nicko Mcbrain - Drums And of course not forgetting the band's mascot [Eddie] The 'Ead

[Iron] Maiden's [gonna] [get] all of you ;))))

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