Antonio’s Blog

Iron Maiden, London Stadium and the Missed Opportunities

Seventy thousand souls, a summer night, the London sky glowing red as the stage set detonates the fuse. It feels…

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Maiden 50: A masterclass without madness

I was in Prague and Bratislava. Two concerts that, on paper, should have confirmed the strength of Iron Maiden in…

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The mystery around Simon Dawson

The announcement came unexpectedly, almost whispered through the official channels on December 8th, 2024. No fanfare, just a few lines…

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Nicko McBrain, farewell to the rhythm of life

There are moments when time seems to stand still, but it’s just a foolish illusion. Time flows, relentless and unstoppable,…

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Rod Smallwood: the Iron Sergeant

In the global success of Iron Maiden, the fundamental importance of Rod Smallwood can be stated with certainty. From a…

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Powerslave and Us: 40 years of changes, revolutions and Metal

September 3rd, 1984, marks a date that, for many music enthusiasts—and especially for metal lovers—represents a milestone: the release of…

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