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Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' Beer Halted in Sweden

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:46:42 +0000

Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' beer officially hit the shelves this week, but not all of the markets are on board with the promotion. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports that sales of the beer have been halted in Sweden due to concern of the beer's label running afoul of the country's alcohol requirements.

Watch Some of the World's Best Drummers Jamming Some Zeppelin at the Bonzo Bash [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:08:43 +0000

What do Dave Lombardo of Slayer, Ray Luzier of Korn, Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden, Will Calhoun from Living Colour and Toto's Simon Phillips have in common?

They're all huge John Bonham fans...but of course, what drummer isn't right?

This year they all performed at the Bonzo Bash, celebrating the music of Led Zeppelin, and the hugely influential drumming of the one and only John Bonham.

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Son Arrested for Alleged Burglary

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:26:52 +0000

These have not been the best of times for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain. Earlier this month, the musician's wife was arrested for allegedly assaulting a man (who may or may not have been Nicko) at the couple's West Boca, Fla., home, and now McBrain's son has been arrested for second-degree petit theft.

All Acoustic Iron Maiden Tribute Band [Video]

Dubba G — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:25:54 +0000

Tribute bands can be really cool … IF they bring a little something different. I’ve seen a couple of Iron Maiden tribute bands. The Iron Maidens are still my favorite. (They’re definitely the hottest Maiden tribute band anyway!) These guys also put an interesting spin on their “Maiden-isms”. They went all acoustic! They’re called Maiden [...]

Iron Maiden Drummer Dies [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:43:58 +0000

Oddly enough, I’ve written several Iron Maiden blogs lately. Todays is a sad one. Maiden drummer Clive Burr passed away. Clive was with Maiden in the beginning, playing on the first 3 discs; Iron Maiden, Killers and the classic Number Of The Beast. A statement from Iron Maiden read: We are deeply saddened to report [...]

Steve Harris Of Iron Maiden Out On His Own [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:08:57 +0000

Don’t worry, things are fine with Iron Maiden! Steve Harris has a side project these days called British Lion and they’re out on the road doing a full blown European tour. The coolest part? Harris is getting back to his roots doing only club dates. No arenas or stadiums …. clubs, bars and dives only! [...]

Sexy Harp Twins Cover Iron Maiden And The Walking Dead [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:06:36 +0000

These two are every metal loving guys dream! Ok, ok … so only one of these videos is metal related. Sue me. The Harp Twins are Camille and Kennerly (don’t ask me which one is which) and they are officially my new obsession. They’re twins, … a long and not so secretly held fantasy of mine … [...]

Iron Maiden Lyrics Taught In Texas University [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:30:44 +0000

Finally, a little respect for metallic lyrics! Linguistics expert Martin Jacobsen at the west Texas A & M University came up with the idea to study heavy metal lyrics and his students LOVED it!! Jacobsen said: The students were mad for it – they thought it was crazy and they loved it. I threw it [...]

My Top 5 Hot Rock Daughters [PHOTOS]

Yta von G — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:34:25 +0000

You know, Fathers just have a way of putting everything together. We all know them and love them … for their talent, their performances, their crazy and adventurous lifestyle and above all; for the gorgeous women they call daughters. Here are my Top 5 Hottest Rock n’ Roll Daughters!! Starting at #5: Frances [...]

Avenged Sevenfold to Join Iron Maiden + Metallica at Rock in Rio 2013

Chad Childers — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:30:10 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold are starting to map out their 2013 plans that includes the likely release of a new album and a return to the road. One of the major stops on their upcoming itinerary will be at the Rock in Rio festival, which has become a favorite stopping place over the years.

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Opens New Aircraft Business in Wales

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:05:28 +0000

Leading one of metal’s most iconic and legendary outfits, Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has managed to effectively split his time between the band and his career as a commercial airline pilot for several years. Now, he hopes to turn his passion for flying into hundreds of new jobs in Wales.

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Reflects on Beginning Aviation Career Shortly After 9/11

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:39:53 +0000

Since the release of the ‘Flight 666′ documentary, it’s become well-known that Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has a passion for flying jets. Having manned the helm for the now-defunct Astraeus Airlines, Dickinson’s decade of flying started shortly after the tragedy of 9/11.

Iron Maiden Unleash Live Video of 'The Wicker Man' from Live Concert Film 'En Vivo!'

Chad Bowar — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:37:06 +0000

Another video clip from Iron Maiden‘s latest live release, ‘En Vivo!,’ has just been unveiled. After fans were given their first taste of the DVD a couple weeks ago with ‘Blood Brothers,’ a live performance of ‘The Wicker Man’ is now available for Maiden fans to get their fix.

Iron Maiden Drop Trailer for 'En Vivo!' Steel Book DVD

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:26:43 +0000

Iron Maiden will release ‘En Vivo!‘ on March 27 in Blu-ray, double DVD, double CD and digital download form, so there truly is something for every type of headbanger and their viewing preferences.

Iron Maiden Unveil 'Blood Brothers' Performance From 'En Vivo!' Concert Film

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:14:53 +0000

Iron Maiden have just released the first tease of their upcoming ‘En Vivo!’ concert DVD. Taken from their April 2011 show in Santiago, Chile, the band performed ‘Blood Brothers’ from their ‘Brave New World’ album in front of over 50,000 screaming fans. Coming off the heels of the massive ‘Flight 666′ documentary, Iron Maiden will [...]

Metallica, Hellyeah, Iron Maiden Members + More Set for 'That Metal Show' Season 10

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:11:19 +0000

Season 10 of VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show’ — yes, it’s the 10th round already — is teeming with an impressive list of guests. The metal-themed talk show airs Saturday nights at 11 PM ET on VH1 Classic and is hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine. Season 10 premieres on March 31, with Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich and Machine Head‘s Robb Flynn as the featured guests.

Iron Maiden, Slipknot + Black Label Society Members to Play Marshall's 50th Birthday Bash

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:16:24 +0000

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of iconic amplifier brand Marshall, the company has announced that they will be taking over London, England’s Wembley Arena on Sept. 22 for a massive concert. The show will feature performances by members of bands such as Iron Maiden, Slipknot, the Cult and Black Label Society.

Vans Reissuing Slayer + Iron Maiden Sneakers for Limited Time Only at SXSW

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:27:57 +0000

Forget pumped up kicks. You need some metal ones. For a limited time only, you can grab a pair. Street apparel giant Vans is reissuing several band-branded sneakers, including the Slayer and Iron Maiden editions. Vans and Nice Kicks are partnering up for Vulcanized Vinyl, a pop up shop that will park itself in Austin, [...]

Iron Maiden Coming Back To America [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:45 +0000

They’re coming back! Not here though……. Not yet anyway; Albuqurque is our best bet so far. Check out the commercial below to see if any other cities might work for you. If not, see you in Albuqurque!!

Godsmack, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard + More Set for 2012 Rock Fest

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:42:57 +0000

Wisconsin is going to be a mecca of hard rock from July 19 through July 22. The lineup for the 2012 Rock Fest, held near Cadott, Wis. has been announced and it’s heavier than granite. Where else can rock fans enjoy the sounds of Godsmack one night and Iron Maiden the next? Sprinkle in a little Alice Cooper and Five Finger Death Punch and there is something for absolutely everyone.