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Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' Beer Halted in Sweden

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:46:42 +0000

Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' beer officially hit the shelves this week, but not all of the markets are on board with the promotion. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports that sales of the beer have been halted in Sweden due to concern of the beer's label running afoul of the country's alcohol requirements.

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Son Arrested for Alleged Burglary

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:26:52 +0000

These have not been the best of times for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain. Earlier this month, the musician's wife was arrested for allegedly assaulting a man (who may or may not have been Nicko) at the couple's West Boca, Fla., home, and now McBrain's son has been arrested for second-degree petit theft.

Nicko McBrain's Wife to Face Judge After Allegedly Assaulting the Iron Maiden Drummer

Loudwire Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:32:05 +0000

The wife of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was arrested on domestic battery charges back in February after apparently attempting to stab the heavy metal stickman, in addition to throwing logs at him. Rebecca McBrain is now set to face a judge on May 3 to defend herself against the charges.

Iron Maiden to Embark on Brief 2013 U.S. Tour With Megadeth

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:00:33 +0000

To prepare for the band's upcoming Rock in Rio performance, Iron Maiden have extended their 'Maiden England' tour to include some 2013 U.S. dates. After a brilliant string of North American shows last summer, Maiden will return to American soil once again in September with special guest Megadeth.

Iron Maiden Unleash Live Video of 'Wasted Years' From Upcoming 'Maiden England '88′ DVD

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:19:06 +0000

Excited for the release of Iron Maiden‘s new two-disc concert DVD, ‘Maiden England ’88′? You’re not alone. The DVD won’t hit shelves until March 25, but a piece of ‘Maiden England ’88′ has been posted on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. ‘Maiden England ’88′ is set to be the latest in a long line of [...]

Iron Maiden and Anthrax to Perform Historic Gig Outside 'World's Heaviest Building'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:50:10 +0000

Iron Maiden have been confirmed to bring their brand of British metal to the 'world's heaviest building.' Legitimately named the world's largest civilian building, most expensive administrative building and world's heaviest building by the World Records Academy, the Romanian Palace of the Parliament lies adjacent to Constitution Square, which will host a historic outdoor metal concert featuring not only Iron Maiden, but New York thrash legends Anthrax, as well.

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies at 56

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56. The legendary musician had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years, and although an official cause of death has not yet been revealed, the band reports that Burr passed away in his sleep last night at his home.

Run to the Pub: Iron Maiden to Unleash Signature 'Trooper' Beer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:47:03 +0000

Get ready to continue emptying your bank accounts, because yet another band has announced the release of a signature beer. This time, heavy metal icons Iron Maiden will attach their name to a brand of bubbly magic, as 'Trooper' ale is set to become available worldwide in May.

Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain Addresses Slayer + Black Sabbath Drummer Conflicts

Chad Childers — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:59:54 +0000

Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain has the experience of surviving in a popular metal band for decades, and he took a moment during a recent interview with the Broward-Palm Beach New Times to share his hopes that Slayer and Black Sabbath can work out their issues with their respective drummers -- Dave Lombardo and Bill Ward.

Iron Maiden Mascot Eddie Turns Up at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival

Chad Childers — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:30:57 +0000

Iron Maiden, the band, won’t appear in Rio de Janeiro this year until September, but that didn’t keep some highly motivated and creative fans from bringing the band’s iconic mascot “Eddie” to Carnival this year. As can be seen in the photo above, the iron-cast, blue-ish figure turned up as part of Rio de Janiero’s [...]

Universal Sells Former Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden + Megadeth Label Sanctuary to BMG

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:00:23 +0000

The ever-evolving music industry endured another shift recently when Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group agreed to sell Sanctuary Records, the onetime label of metal giants Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Megadeth, to BMG Rights Management. The Los Angeles Times reports that the deal was part of divestitures required by European Commission regulators.

Iron Maiden to Release 'Maiden England '88′ Concert DVD With Never-Before-Seen Footage

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:29:56 +0000

Arguably the greatest live metal act on the planet, Iron Maiden have just announced the release of a new concert DVD! The band used their 1988 'Maiden England' tour setlist as a basis for their most recent North American tour, but now, those who were unable (or weren't born early enough) to see the tour can relive the heavy metal mastery beginning March 25, when Iron Maiden release their 'Maiden England '88' double-disc DVD.

Members of Iron Maiden, Slayer + More Honor John Bonham at 2013 Bonzo Bash

Chad Childers — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:32:16 +0000

Led Zeppelin great John Bonham has long been one of the most revered drummers in rock and roll and for the last couple of years a number of top skinbeaters have gathered for the "Bonzo Bash" to celebrate his musical legacy.

Avenged Sevenfold to Join Iron Maiden + Metallica at Rock in Rio 2013

Chad Childers — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:50:10 +0000

Avenged Sevenfold are starting to map out their 2013 plans that includes the likely release of a new album and a return to the road. One of the major stops on their upcoming itinerary will be at the Rock in Rio festival, which has become a favorite stopping place over the years.

2013 Grammy Nominees for Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance: Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Marilyn Manson + Megadeth

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:56:00 +0000

While hard rock and metal bands were snubbed in most of the categories for the 2013 Grammy Awards that were announced tonight (Dec. 5), the one category devoted to those genres features a diverse range of nominees. The Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance category boasts nominations for Anthrax, Halestorm, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, [...]

Metallica + Iron Maiden Sign on to Headline Rock in Rio 2013

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:30:01 +0000

Metallica may not be releasing new music until 2014, but that doesn't mean you won't still hear them next year. In fact, the band has just announced a headlining appearance at the 2013 Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Joining Metallica as headliners are fellow metal mavens Iron Maiden and classic rockers Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.

Iron Maiden Chosen as First Rock Band to Play Stockholm's Friends Arena

Anne Erickson — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:50 +0000

The boys of Iron Maiden are breaking new ground for rock and metal, as the group will be the first rock band ever to play Stockholmâ€™s Friends Arena. The 50,000-capacity venue is brand new, so Iron Maiden will christen the arena with their pummeling metal tracks on July 13, 2013.Â â€œIt is a great honor [...]

Metallica, Iron Maiden and More to Appear on Deep Purple Tribute Album 'Re-Machined'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:31:05 +0000

Nearly 45 years after Deep Purple was assembled, some of rock and metal’s most celebrated acts such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Black Label Society have paid tribute to the legendary act in the upcoming compilation ‘Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head.’

Iron Maiden Release Live Footage From Kickoff 2012 North American Tour Date

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:52:45 +0000

Are you as pumped as we are for Iron Maiden‘s 2012 North American tour? If you’re not quite jumping out of your skin yet, we’ve got some footage of Maiden’s kickoff tour date in Charlotte, N.C., as well as the full setlist from last night’s show. Iron Maiden having skipped touring most of North America [...]

Iron Maiden Drop Trailer for 'En Vivo!' Steel Book DVD

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:26:43 +0000

Iron Maiden will release ‘En Vivo!‘ on March 27 in Blu-ray, double DVD, double CD and digital download form, so there truly is something for every type of headbanger and their viewing preferences.