I HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE, AND I HAVE (MAYBE) UNDERSTOOD STEVE HARRIS’ ABSENCE AT THE PREMIERE
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Now that I have seen it, I understand the empty chair. This is not a matter of wounded pride, of crossed vetoes, or of unresolved …
Antonio Biggio
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A thriller trilogy about Maiden: Q&A
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Beautiful questions call for beautiful answers! Here is a comprehensive summary of the interview given to the wonderful Anna Cali for the Italian magazine napolivillage.com, …
Critics on Iron Maiden, between nostalgia and misunderstandings
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It’s been almost 50 years of Maiden. And this time, I’m also taking issue with some of us “old folks.” In this article, we examine …
Adrian Smith’s Pioneering Impact on Iron Maiden
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This article was inspired by a live conversation with Davide Miotto, founder of MAIDEN ITALIA and author of the book “Iron Maiden, My Travel Companions”. …
Bruce and Blaze: is it David vs. Goliath?
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In the vibrant world of rock, epic battles between giants have never been solely about sound power or dazzling stages. Sometimes, the most significant conflicts …
