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  1. On This Day October 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Played Its First Show With Bruce Dickinson In Bologna Italy

    On This Day October 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Played Its First Show With Bruce Dickinson In Bologna Italy

    On this day October 26, 1981, Iron Maiden performed their first concert with Bruce Dickinson as the band’s new lead singer in Bologna, Italy, marking the beginning of a powerful new chapter in heavy metal history. Dickinson’s arrival brought a dramatic vocal range and commanding stage presence...
  2. On This Day October 14 1985 - Iron Maiden Released the Live Album Live After Death

    On This Day October 14 1985 - Iron Maiden Released the Live Album Live After Death

    On this day October 14 1985, Iron Maiden released Live After Death, a monumental live album that captured the band at the height of their powers during the World Slavery Tour. Recorded at Long Beach Arena in California and London’s Hammersmith Odeon, the album showcased the raw intensity and...
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  3. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1986 Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden was released. The band’s sixth studio album marked a bold shift in their sound, introducing guitar synthesizers and futuristic themes while maintaining the powerful heavy metal style that defined their success. The album featured...
  4. On This Day September 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Hired Bruce Dickinson as Their New Lead Singer

    On This Day September 26, 1981 – Iron Maiden Hired Bruce Dickinson as Their New Lead Singer

    On this day September 26, 1981 Iron Maiden officially hired Bruce Dickinson as their new lead singer, marking a pivotal moment in the band’s history and the future of heavy metal. Dickinson replaced original vocalist Paul Di'Anno, bringing a more powerful and operatic vocal style that would...
  5. On This Day September 14 1981 – Maiden Japan EP Was Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Maiden Japan EP Was Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Iron Maiden released their live EP Maiden Japan. Captured during their tour in Japan, this release gave fans a raw and powerful taste of the band’s early live energy. It featured live renditions of tracks from their first two albums, highlighting the signature...
  6. On This Day September 3 1984 – Powerslave Released

    On This Day September 3 1984 – Powerslave Released

    On this day September 3 1984, Powerslave by Iron Maiden was released. The fifth studio album from the legendary British metal band featured some of their most ambitious and musically complex work to date. Powerslave continued to build on the band’s momentum from their previous albums and became...
  7. On This Day August 9 1984 – Iron Maiden Launched Their World Slavery Tour in Poland

    On This Day August 9 1984 – Iron Maiden Launched Their World Slavery Tour in Poland

    On this day August 9 1984, Iron Maiden made rock history by launching their massive World Slavery Tour in Warsaw, Poland. This event was more than just the beginning of one of the band’s most ambitious tours. It marked the first time a major Western rock band performed behind the Iron Curtain...
  8. On This Day: May 16, 1983 - Iron Maiden Released Their Fourth Album Piece of Mind

    On This Day: May 16, 1983 - Iron Maiden Released Their Fourth Album Piece of Mind

    On this day May 16, 1983, Iron Maiden released their fourth studio album Piece of Mind, a landmark in heavy metal that helped solidify the band’s global status. The album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 and marked the first full studio recording with drummer Nicko McBrain, completing the...
  9. On This Day: April 14, 1980 - Iron Maiden Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day: April 14, 1980 - Iron Maiden Released Their Debut Album

    On this day April 14, 1980, Iron Maiden released their self titled debut album and lit the fuse on what would become one of the most legendary careers in heavy metal. Raw, fast, and full of energy, the album introduced the world to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and reached number 4 on the...
  10. On This Day: March 22 1982 Iron Maiden Released The Number of the Beast

    On This Day: March 22 1982 Iron Maiden Released The Number of the Beast

    On this day March 22 1982 Iron Maiden released their third studio album The Number of the Beast. The album became a landmark in heavy metal reaching number one in the UK and peaking at number 33 on the Billboard 200. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest metal albums of all time. This...
  11. On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released

    On This Day: February 12, 1982 Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden Released

    On this day, February 12, 1982, Iron Maiden released Run to the Hills, one of their most iconic and defining singles. The song was the lead single from their third studio album, The Number of the Beast, and marked the debut of Bruce Dickinson as the band’s lead vocalist. Run to the Hills became...
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    Iron Maiden’s Maiden Japan Entered the Billboard 200 Chart - November 2, 1981

    On this day, November 2, 1981, Iron Maiden’s live EP Maiden Japan made its debut on the Billboard 200 album chart. Known for capturing the raw energy of Iron Maiden’s early live performances with frontman Paul Di’Anno, the album spent 30 weeks on the charts and peaked at #89. Although it didn’t...
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    Iron Maiden Released “Women in Uniform” - October 27, 1980

    On this day, October 27, 1980, Iron Maiden released their version of “Women in Uniform,” originally by the Australian band Skyhooks. The cover was released as a standalone single and marked a departure from their typical style, offering a glimpse of their ability to adapt and experiment with...
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    Iron Maiden’s first singer Paul Di’Anno has died

    Conquest Music, speaking on behalf of his family, has sadly confirmed the passing of Paul Andrews, known to fans as Paul Di’Anno. He died at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Despite facing significant health challenges in recent years that required him to perform from a wheelchair, Paul...
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    80s Metal Saturdays 06/22/24: Spotlight on The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden

    Welcome to another 80s Metal Saturday! Today, we're diving into one of the most iconic metal albums of all time: Iron Maiden's The Number of the Beast. Released on March 22, 1982, The Number of the Beast was Iron Maiden's third studio album and marked a significant turning point for the band...
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    Somewhere in Time (1986)

    Title: Somewhere in Time Artist: Iron Maiden Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - Caught Somewhere in Time - 7:25 2 - Wasted Years - 5:07 3 - Sea of Madness - 5:41 4 - Heaven Can Wait - 7:21 5 - The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - 6:31 6 - Stranger in a Strange Land...
  17. Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes To Midnight (Official Video)

    Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes To Midnight (Official Video)

    The Official Video for Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes To Midnight Iron Maiden’s 17th studio album 'Senjutsu' Is out now - https://ironmaiden.lnk.to/SenjutsuTaken ...
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    Powerslave (1984)

    Title: Powerslave Artist: Iron Maiden Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Aces High - 4:32 2 - 2 Minutes to Midnight - 6:03 3 - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra) - 4:15 4 - Flash of the Blade - 4:05 5 - The Duellists - 6:07 6 - Back in the Village - 5:02 7 - Powerslave - 7:11 8 -...
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    Piece of Mind (1983)

    Title: Piece of Mind Artist: Iron Maiden Genre: Heavy Metal Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Where Eagles Dare - 6:10 2 - Revelations - 6:48 3 - Flight of Icarus - 3:51 4 - Die With Your Boots On - 5:29 5 - The Trooper - 4:11 6 - Still Life - 4:54 7 - Quest for Fire - 3:41 8 - Sun and...
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