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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.

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.

Iron Maiden Bust Brew Records With New 'Trooper' Ale

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 25 Apr 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 Drummer Nicko McBrain's Wife Accused of Assault

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:58:26 +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.

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

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:42:33 +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 [...]

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies at 56

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56. The legendary musician had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years, and although an official cause of death has not yet been revealed, the band reports that Burr passed away in his sleep last night at his home.

Run to the Pub: Iron Maiden to Unleash Signature 'Trooper' Beer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:47:03 +0000

Get ready to continue emptying your bank accounts, because yet another band has announced the release of a signature beer. This time, heavy metal icons Iron Maiden will attach their name to a brand of bubbly magic, as 'Trooper' ale is set to become available worldwide in May.

Iron Maiden to Release 'Maiden England '88′ Concert DVD With Never-Before-Seen Footage

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:29:56 +0000

Arguably the greatest live metal act on the planet, Iron Maiden have just announced the release of a new concert DVD! The band used their 1988 'Maiden England' tour setlist as a basis for their most recent North American tour, but now, those who were unable (or weren't born early enough) to see the tour can relive the heavy metal mastery beginning March 25, when Iron Maiden release their 'Maiden England '88' double-disc DVD.

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.

2013 Grammy Nominees for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance: Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Marilyn Manson + Megadeth

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:56:00 +0000

While hard rock and metal bands were snubbed in most of the categories for the 2013 Grammy Awards that were announced tonight (Dec. 5), the one category devoted to those genres features a diverse range of nominees. The Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance category boasts nominations for Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, [...]

The Iron Maidens – Where Chicks Meet Metal [VIDEO]

gonzo — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:39:14 +0000

It's the best of both worlds. One of the greatest metal bands of all time - Iron Maiden - meets hot chicks. There are tribute bands...then there are tribute bands I would actually go see. The Iron Maidens are one of those bands. They look good in spandex, and they can play!

Bruce Dickenson's (Iron Maiden) Son Rocks on Metallica Tribute [AUDIO]

gonzo — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:13:01 +0000

Chances are, you’ve never heard of the band Rise to Remain. But you’ve heard of Iron Maiden, right? And the two bands have a serious connection. Austin Dickenson, vocalist for Rise to Remain is the son of Bruce Dickenson, frontman of the legendary Maiden. For those who, on occasion, read…Kerrang magazine has just released an [...]

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Chastises Fan for Texting During Indianapolis Show

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:00:39 +0000

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is not known for his reticence, and he let a fan know exactly how he felt at a concert on Thursday night (July 19), calling the man a “wanker” after he saw him texting during several songs in a row while the band performed.

Iron Maiden Bassist Steve Harris to Release 'British Lion' Solo Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:00:05 +0000

Legendary bassist and Iron Maiden mastermind Steve Harris will soon release his debut solo album, ‘British Lion.’ In between Iron Maiden releases and tours, Harris has been spending his time writing the upcoming disc, which promises to bring a multi-dimensionally heavy experience to listeners. Harris recorded ‘British Lion’ with longtime Iron Maiden producer Kevin Shirley [...]

Jon Lord Dies at 71: Geezer Butler, Iron Maiden, Slash + More Pay Tribute

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:00:19 +0000

The death of legendary Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has shaken the rock world through some of its most celebrated musicians. Among those who have tweeted their condolences are Slash, Mike Portnoy, Iron Maiden, Tom Morello and many more. Perhaps the most notable post however, comes from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler.

Iron Maiden Check In From 'Maiden England' Tour With East Coast Road Report Video

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:00:42 +0000

As Iron Maiden continue to obliterate the East Coast of the U.S. with their ‘Maiden England’ tour, the band recently checked in with a new video report from the road. Clocking in at a little over seven minutes, the video shows clips of their massive live show intertwined with interview clips that range from members [...]

Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Paul Di'Anno Announces Possible Retirement in 2013

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:00:27 +0000

Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has announced that he will be “Pulling The Plug” in 2013. The singer says he will be embarking on a “Farewell Tour,” with more details set to be released within the next few weeks or months. Paul Di’Anno was Iron Maiden’s singer on the band’s first two albums, ‘Iron [...]

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

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:00:29 +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.

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 [...]

Iron Maiden Announce 2012 North American Tour Based on 1988 'Seventh Son' Trek

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:27:04 +0000

Oh happy day! We are thrilled to report the news that Iron Maiden fans have been eagerly waiting for since their 2010 invasion of North America. Iron Maiden have just announced that the band will extensively tour North America in 2012 for two months from June through August with special guest Alice Cooper until July 21 and special guests Coheed and Cambria from July 21 until the end of the tour.