The X Factor: Why Steve Harris Chose to Make a Deliberately Imperfect Album
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In 1995 Iron Maiden released The X Factor, one of the most debated albums of the band’s entire career. Even today it divides fans with …
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Bruce Dickinson: Between Authenticity and Clocking In
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There are artists who live off a single face. And then there are the rare ones, who can split themselves in two without ever betraying …
Iron Maiden: Between the Challenge of the Classics and the Marketing of the Future
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There was feverish anticipation for Iron Maiden’s fiftieth anniversary. Longtime fans, those who have followed the band through decades of records, stadiums, and countless tour …
Iron Maiden, London Stadium and the Missed Opportunities
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Seventy thousand souls, a summer night, the London sky glowing red as the stage set detonates the fuse. It feels like the start of a …
Maiden 50: A masterclass without madness
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I was in Prague and Bratislava. Two concerts that, on paper, should have confirmed the strength of Iron Maiden in their current state. And in …
The mystery around Simon Dawson
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The announcement came unexpectedly, almost whispered through the official channels on December 8th, 2024. No fanfare, just a few lines on Iron Maiden’s website: “Stepping …
Nicko McBrain, farewell to the rhythm of life
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There are moments when time seems to stand still, but it’s just a foolish illusion. Time flows, relentless and unstoppable, forcing us to confront our …
Powerslave and Us: 40 years of changes, revolutions and Metal
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September 3rd, 1984, marks a date that, for many music enthusiasts—and especially for metal lovers—represents a milestone: the release of *Powerslave*, the fifth album by …
Hell on Earth: The Boundless Greatness of Steve Harris
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Steve Harris, the legendary bassist and leader of Iron Maiden, continues to roar fiercely within the metal scene, proving that his passion for music knows …
