Iron Maiden

Genre:
Heavy Metal

Members:
Bruce Dickinson (Vocals)
Steve Harris (Bass)
Dave Murray (Guitars)
Adrian Smith (Guitars)
Nicko McBrain (Drums)
Janick Gers (Drums)

Notable Songs:
1. Fear of the Dark
2. Hallowed be Thy Name.
3. Run to the Hills.
4. Dance of Death

Introduction:

Iron Maiden are one of the most successful Heavy Metal band from Leyton, London. Formed in 1975 by their bassist Steve Harris, Iron Maiden are the pioneer of "The New Wave of British Heavy Metal". They have made several changes in their line up since their inception. Their discography includes: 15 studio albums, 11 LIVE albums, 4 EP's and six compilations selling over 85 million albums and have performed in over 2000 shows.

Fun Facts:

• Iron Maiden have a mascot named "Eddie" that features in most of their album covers, music videos and concerts.
• Their name was derived from the movie: The man in the Iron Mask. Iron Maiden is a torture device that is a big cabinet to fit a person in and has knives or spikes or hinges on the door.
• Bruce Dickinson has sung a song for Rowan Atkinson's movie, Mr. Bean
• Bruce Dickinson is a licensed pilot.
• Indian band Parikrama was handpicked by Maiden themselves to open for them after watching them perform LIVE. Parikrama has opened for Maiden in many shows. In India and overseas.
• Iron Maiden have their own chartered plane to make their touring easier.

Quotes:

• Iron Maiden are 10% cooler than every other band - Lars Ulrich(Metallica).
• We are one of the last Heavy Metal bands - Adrian Smith. 
• I like Marilyn Manson, he made some great music and is very talented. - Bruce Dickinson.
• We all feel so helpless at times. Just sit back and wait for the news. - Steve Harris.

My Opinion:

Iron Maiden have been delivering one of the finest music in the history of Heavy Metal. Probably the best Heavy Metal band in the history. With a vocalist like Bruce Dickinson, the trio of Smith, Murray and Gers, drummer like Nicko McBrain and a great bassist like Steve Harris: Maiden are very tight in their performances. Even their former and the original vocalist Paul Di'Anno was a good vocalist but the stage presence, high pitch vocals and elegance of Bruce Dickinson took them to another level. Truly, one of the greatest Metal Bands we have ever seen.

(L-R): Nicko McBrian, Dave Murray, Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers