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 …
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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 …
Loopy: The Iconic Ex-Roadie of the Band
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Loopy Newhouse was one of the very first members of the legendary Killer Krew, along with Vic Vella and Dave Light, starting way back in …
Linda Harris: a heavy surname
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Over the years, I’ve often imagined what life must be like for someone closely related to an iconic star. Living under the perhaps oppressive shadow …
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 …
Rod Smallwood: the Iron Sergeant
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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
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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 …
