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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are a massively popular heavy metal band. Their eponymous debut came out in 1980, and since then they have had many hits, released many albums and had numerous line-up changes.
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Where did iron maiden's name come from?
Steve Harris, the band's bass player after watching the movie "The Man in the Iron Mask" was inspired by the torturing device called Iron Maiden which had a connection in the movie. An iron maiden is an iron cabinet with front doors on hinges. The doors and sometimes the back part and walls are covered with spikes. A person would be put in there for torturing purposes. As the doors would close, the person would be pierced. Many times with a fatal ending.
Who is more popular Billy Joel or Iron Maiden?
because Elton John had more hits than Neil Diamond and out sold more albums and concerts that's why
Who was Bruce Dickinson with before Iron Maiden?
Bruce Dickinson was with another band called Samson before joining the Iron Maiden in 1981 after the band fired Paul Di'Anno. Other Iron Maiden band members, Thunderstick and Clive Burr were also part of Samson at some point of time.
How many albums has iron maiden released?
Iron Maiden are a British Heavy metal band from Leyton in East London, formed in 1975. The band is directed by founder, bassist and songwriter Steve Harris. Their current record sales stand at over 80 million albums worldwide. Founding member and bassist Steve Harris, and guitarist Dave Murray, remain the longest-surviving members of Iron Maiden. They have been joined over the years by Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers and Nicko McBrain.
How much does Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden make per show?
It varies enormously depending on the venue, country, size etc. They typically make $500,000 for 10,000 seater arena shows, but for stadium gigs (of over 50,000 people) they can make up to $4 or 5 million. They could make a lot more than this if they jacked up their ticket prices but, unlike other artists, Iron Maiden choose not to exploit their fans.
Is iron maiden a progressive metal band?
They mostly consist of only traditional heavy metal or the new wave of british heavy metal. But their 1988 album Seventh son of a Seventh Son is widely considered a progressive metal album. There are also some prog metal elements in other songs in diffirent albums such as Somewhere in time, The X Factor, Virtual XI, and Dance of Death. So overall, Iron Maiden can be put under the prigressive metal genre.
Does the members of iron maiden take drugs?
The band's official biography suggests that, during their first few U.S. tours, there was a fair amount of partying probably involving soft drug usage (e.g. cannabis), but they soon took things more seriously and probably calmed down once they started headlining their own shows in America. Although drummer Nicko McBrain earned the nickname "Mr Excess", the only member we know for sure that took hard substances was Paul Di'Anno (singer from 78-81) who took large amounts of cocaine. The only member who we know has never taken any drugs is Steve Harris (bassist).
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Not only that, but Bruce Dickinson is also against drug use.
How much are Iron Maiden shirts at their concerts?
It all depends on where you sit, the location etc. When I went to see Iron Maiden at Twickenham, London for their Somewhere Back in Time Tour (2008, I think) and it cost me approximately £50-£65
What age are the Iron Maiden members?
Iron Maiden were formed in 1975. Their First album was released in 1980.
Only 2 members who were in Iron Maiden in 1975 are still in the band.
They are Steve Harris and Dave Murray.
How many UK number 1 singles have iron maiden had?
Yes- 'Bring your daughter to the slaughter' from the 'No Prayer For the Dying Album'.
Why paul di'anno left iron maiden?
Paul Di'anno left due to following solo careers in bands such as Gogmagog, also there were some disagreements in the band
Bruce Dickinson left for the same reason, he created bands such as Tatooed Millionaire
Blaze Bayley left due to allergies and disagreements in the band.
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What are the iron maiden members names?
Currently, the lineup is;
- Bruce Dickinson, vocals
- Steve Harris, bass
- Dave Murray, guitar
- Adrian Smith, guitar
- Janick Gers, guitar
- Nicko McBrain, drums
Former members are;
- Paul Di'Anno, vocals
- Blaze Bayley, vocals
- Dennis Stratton, guitar
- Clive Burr, drums
How do you contact Iron Maiden?
There is no specific e-mail to contact them the only way to convey them ur msg is to open their official web site and click the button named "contact us" there u can convey ur msg or ask any thing.
Meaning of phantom of the opera by iron maiden?
It is song from their First album Iron Maiden. It describe Phantom seducing woman. Steve Harris was inspired by the movie of the same name I think.
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Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discogrophy has grown to include a total of thirty-eight albums: fifteen studio albums; ten live albums; four EP`s; and seven compilations.
Is iron maiden an antichrist band?
* Those that are not for Christ are against Him. You are either on one side of the fence or the other otherwises you will fall off. Hot or cold, not luke warm. Is Iron Maiden the AntiChrist? No they are not. Can they be anti Christian? Possibly. * No, Iron Maiden is not an anti-christian band.
What is the religion of iron maiden?
After reading many of their lyrics, especially those of 'For the Greater Good Of God' and 'The Sign Of the Cross', it seems the band asserts the existence of a christian god. However, this is yet to be confirmed by the members, apart from Nicko McBrain who is a practicing christian. Also, Bruce was married in a church so he maybe also..
How many singles do iron maiden have?
Iron Maiden have had 41 singles since 1980, which are listed below.
Running Free
Sanctuary
Women in Uniform
Twilight Zone
Purgatory
Run To The Hills
The Number of the Beast
Flight of Icarus
The Trooper
2 Minutes to Midnight
Aces High
Running Free (Live)
Run to the Hills (Live)
Wasted Years
Stranger in a Strange Land
Can I Play With Madness
The Evil That Men Do
The Clairvoyant
Infinite Dreams (Live)
Holy Smoke
Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter
Be Quick or Be Dead
From Here to Eternity
Wasting Love
Fear of the Dark (Live)
Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live)
Man on the Edge
Lord of the Flies
Virus
The Angel and the Gambler
Futureal
The Wicker Man
Out of the Silent Planet
Run to the Hills (Live)
Wildest Dreams
Rainmaker
The Number of the Beast (Live)
The Trooper (Live)
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
Different World
El Dorado
For more information on the Iron Maiden discography, see the related link.
Why were iron maiden accused of being satanists?
No it is not. That's only what American critics said. They called them satanic because of there dark song subjects and there mascot Eddie.
Who is on tour with iron maiden 2010?
It would depend upon which show in 2008. Lauren Harris is opening for all shows, but there is also another band with them usually as well, including Avenged Sevenfold, Anthrax and others. Check their tour dates (http://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=15) for more information about a specific venue.
Who sold more albums metallica or iron maiden?
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Iron maiden is, and always truly will be, the best band in existence. the Irons even influenced Metallica. Iron maiden songs combine history and literature with face-melting riffs, and have the best instrumentals I've ever heard. There really is no question here; Metallica is only more popular because they appear in the media. I dunno why some dumb kids vote metallica over iron maiden when they've not heard of the Irons and barely even gotten into metallica, but chavs like that exist, I suppose.
If you still think Metallica is better than Maiden, listen to about any song from the Powerslave album, preferably the title track, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, or two minutes to midnight. If you still aren't impressed, look at Hallowed be thy Name, Transylvania, even Run to the Hills, or Loneliness of the long distance runner.
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Metallica is the best band ever made..they are not just a band..they are a family..we are a family..the Metallifamily..and we are just like friends..whatever..METALLICA FOREVER GUYS!
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Iron Maiden, even before Metallica has sold out, wins.
Metallica is a great band before the Black Album, they have great riffs, which, the best are, made by DAVE MUSTAINE.
Iron Maiden, first of all, has one of the greatest vocalists in history. Bruce Dickinson has a great voice, etc, that makes him one of the greatest metal vocalist in history.
Iron Maiden has a complex and great guitar layering made by the 3 guitarists, who are all highly skilled, and the drummer is also highly skilled. Steve Harris is a great musician and a bassist, and is far better than Metallica.
Overall, Iron Maiden > Metallica.
All metallica's best riffs were from mustaine and maiden is an incredible band im tired of so many metallica fan boys. Iron Maiden are technically more gifted in the sense that each of their guitarists have amazing abilities and are incredibly synchronised. They also have a technically better vocalist in Bruce Dickinson compared to Hetfield.
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Metallica have sold more albums than Iron Maiden and Hetfield has a better metal voice than Bruce Dickinson because Bruce uses high voices where as James uses more a roar Dave Mustaine was thrown out of the band before kill 'em all was released and james is a talented guitarist and kirk composes his solos better
Cliff Burton is a lot better than Iron Maidens bassist he was the best bassist in metal
Overall Metallica>Iron Maiden
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Iron Maiden beat Metallica in every category. Vocals, guitar skills, bass, drums, also a much more consistent band, having released 9 albums in a row that were all awesome in their own unique way (Number Of The Beast, Piece Of Mind, Powerslave, Live After Death, Somewhere In Time, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, No Prayer For The Dying, Fear Of The Dark, and a Real Live Dead One). Maiden perform so much better live, having picked up a Brit award for their live shows recently. Metallica are only more popular because they were way more mainstream than Maiden.
Songs like The Journeyman and Blood Brothers beat songs like Fade To Black and Nothing Else Matters.
Paschendale, Dance of Death and No More Lies beat The Unforgiven II, The Memory Remains and King Nothing.
Not to mention Maiden's unbelievable classic catalog, consisting of classics like Wrathchild, Iron Maiden, Sanctuary, Number Of The Beast, Run To The Hills, Children Of The Damned, Hallowed Be Thy Name, The Trooper, Where Eagles Dare, Revelations, Flight Of Icarus, Rime Of The Ancient Mariner, Powerslave, Aces High, 2 Minutes To Midnight, Wasted Years, Heaven Can Wait, Caught Somewhere In Time, Alexander The Great, Loneliness of the Long Distant Runner, Moonchild, The Clairvoyant, The Evil That Men Do, Infinite Dreams, Can I Play With Madness, Only The Good Die Young, Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter, Tail Gunner, Fear Of The Dark, Afraid To Shoot Strangers, Be Quick Or Be Dead, From Here To Eternity... etc etc.
IRON MAIDEN'S 'GREATEST HITS' IS BIGGER THAN MOST BANDS' ENTIRE CATALOG.
^^ This about sums it all up.
Maiden>Metallica end of discussion.
Does Iron Maiden have their own private plane?
Yes, Iron Maiden used to lease their plane from Astraeus. Unfortunately, the airline close in November 2011, which means that, if they wish to use Ed Force One again, they will have to lease a plane from a different airline.
