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 their current state. And in …
Heavy Metal
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 young age, he showed a …
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 *Powerslave*, the fifth album by …
Hell on Earth: The Boundless Greatness of Steve Harris
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 …
World Slavery Tour: All that glitters is not gold
Surely, all of you are aware of the colossal tour that took place in 1984/85 to support the release of the legendary album Powerslave, so …
Not “Somewhere”, but “Always”
Many of you have asked me what I think of the new show that the almost fifty-year-old Iron Maiden inaugurated on May 28th in Ljubljana. …
From 1980 to Senjutsu.
Just a little thought, just a reflection on what’s going on in these weeks following the release of Senjutsu, the latest effort by our legendary …
