As of 2025, Iron Maiden have officially been a band for half a century. And what a half-century it's been. From their early years helping to popularise the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal to becoming ...

The late Paul Di'Anno spent just three years (1978–1981) fronting Iron Maiden, but his contribution to their eventual global success remains incalculable. The two albums on which he appeared remain ...

Iron Maiden's Live After Death returns to multiple charts after an anniversary vinyl reissue, hitting No. 1 on the rock ...

Here are Iron Maiden's album-closing songs ranked from worst to best. We should all be so lucky to utter famous last words; as mere mortal humans, we have but one chance to make them worthy of ...

Bruce Dickinson has spent a lifetime on the shortlist of the greatest singers in the history of heavy metal, having taken Paul Di’Anno’s place in Iron Maiden just in time to lend his operatic wail to ...

Formed in Leyton, East London in 1975, Iron Maiden is one of the pioneers of the new wave heavy metal. Though fluid in the early years of the band, the enduring line-up consists of bassist Steve ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Iron Maiden’s highly anticipated Run For Your Lives world tour ...

Who Is Eddie + Why Is the Mascot Significant? Eddie (Eddie the Head if we’re being formal) is the long-running mascot for British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden. Over time, Eddie has become ...

Iron Maiden has officially hit the 50-year mark—and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is celebrating in style. To mark the milestone, Fender (along with Jackson) just unveiled a full lineup of ...