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

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:11:23 +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 — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:29:56 +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 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:00:16 +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.

Iron Maiden to Headline Graspop Metal Meeting 2013 in Belgium

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:00:25 +0000

Winter may be upon us, but European festival organizers are already thinking ahead to summer and with it, the region's booming concert season. After a five-year hiatus, Iron Maiden will headline the Graspop Metal Meeting 2013, which will take place in Dessel Belgium from June 28 through June 30.

Steve Harris Says Solo Record Isn't 'Throwaway Iron Maiden Stuff'

Chad Childers — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:00:25 +0000

Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris is working in a solo album between his regular band duties, and Harris assures the quality of the disc will be up to par as these songs were not leftover Iron Maiden tracks. In the November edition of Decibel magazine (excerpted by Blabbermouth), Harris explains, “This is not throwaway Maiden [...]

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

Anne Erickson — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:00:50 +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 [...]

Iron Maiden Will Dominate DTE Energy Theatre In July!

Ned — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:50:18 +0000

With the recent announcement of a tour, heavy metal legends Iron Maiden will be making a tour stop at DTE Energy Music Theatre on July 18…and yes…they will DOMINATE! On the road support will be Alice Cooper for the first half, then Coheed and Cambria for the second leg of the tour. Tickets will be [...]

Iron Maiden Planning 2012 Tour!

Ned — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:30:46 +0000

There are some bands that refuse to go away! What you think that's a bad thing? Well your crazy! Man, if this year wasn't already full of amazing bands hitting the road for tours, out of left field comes effin' Iron Maiden. Planning a 2012 tour!

GRD Lunchroom Discussion — Which Iron Maiden Album is Your Favorite [Poll]

JT — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:10:33 +0000

When it comes to pure, raw and unfiltered metal... you can't do any better than Iron Maiden. And those guys show up in odd places. For instance, Ned brought Iron Maiden themed cookies into the break room and what proceeded was absolutely metal. It was the only time in history that people started talking about cookies and ended talking about Flight 666. It ended with a heated debate over our favorite Iron Maiden album. So, we figured we would pose that question to you. Eddie and the boys have made us headbang throughout history and they show no signs of stopping. We understand that it is a very hard to choose a favorite when it comes to Maiden... but you must. What is your favorite Iron Maiden studio album?

Genius Child Cries for Iron Maiden [Video]

Andy Green — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:52:15 +0000

Every once in a while on our planet, there comes along a good egg. A person of whom you are sure is going to completely and utterly whoop life's ass. Well, welcome a leader among men and he's but a boy. A rage grows in his belly when denied the ultra-tunage of Iron Maiden because as he puts it "Iron Maiden make me happy!" Well kid... we feel the same friggin' way.

British Schoolchildren Rock Out to Iron Maiden [VIDEO]

gary.chenoweth — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:03:46 +0000

The legendary British heavy metal magazine Kerrang! recorded a group of schoolchildren at the Watville Primary School yelling and headbanging along to Iron Maiden’s 1983 classic “Flight of Icarus.” It could be enough to turn these tykes off Justin Bieber for the rest of their lives. (Epic air guitar flailing begins at 1:58.) [Buzzfeed]

Muse, Them Crooked Vultures, Green Day, More Win Grammys

Dave Kim — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:54:18 +0000

Many rock acts had reason to celebrate after Sunday night’s (February 13) Grammy Awards. Muse, supergroup Them Crooked Vultures, Green Day, and others picked up trophies during the ceremony. Muse won “Best Rock Album” for The Resistance, beating out Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Jeff Beck, and Neil Young. Them Crooked Vultures nabbed the “Best Hard [...]