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Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has said he would rather quit playing live than become a “Disneyland Maiden” by using backing tracks.The British heavy metal legends are heading out on the road in 2025 with their ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour of the UK and Europe. The tour marks their 50th anniversary as a band and will see them playing setlist made up exclusively of songs from their first nine studio albums.The tour kicks off in May in Budapest, with dates in Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin, London and Glasgow in late June. You can find any remaining tickets for the shows here.In an interview with Classic Rock, Dickinson spoke about the growing trend of bands relying on backing tracks to boost their live sound, and made it perfectly clear that Maiden would never go down that path.A post shared by Iron Maiden (@ironmaiden)He said he would rather “bow out with dignity” than succumb to backing tracks.

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has announced a new graphic novel printed with soil from William Blake’s grave.Alongside Z2 Comics, the singer has now unveiled The Mandrake Project: Year One, a graphic novel that compiles the first four issues of his Mandrake Project comic book series, which were first released last year alongside his solo album of the same name.As well as featuring the four issues, the new deluxe edition will include a series of interviews and essays that chronicle Dickinson and his creative team’s journey to making the project, as well as an introduction by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter and four “exclusive foil collectors cards” and the “cast metal Mandrake Project medallion” that featured in the comic and music videos, per a press release.It will also feature a homage to the legendary English poet and artist William Blake, who inspired the project. Soil from his grave was collected and mixed with ink to print the deluxe editions.“William Blake has given me so much over the years and I want to repay the debt by helping to restore the Cottage,” explained Dickinson, who became a member of the William Blake Cottage Trust, which oversees his only surviving house, in 2024.

Alice Cooper said he wanted Iron Maiden to be inducted next.Cooper shouted out the British heavy metal legends – who are set to head out on the road this summer with their ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour of the UK and Europe – during a Q&A session on last month’s Rock Legends Cruise.The band have been eligible to join the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame since 2004, although they’ve only been nominated twice, in 2021 and 2023. Cooper, meanwhile, Cooper was inducted by Rob Zombie in a 2011 ceremony.When the ‘Poison’ singer was asked which artists he’d like to see inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Cooper mentioned Maiden, saying: “I mean, come on – Iron Maiden. How can you diss Iron Maiden? They have their own army out there.”The band’s frontman Bruce Dickinson touched on interactions with their army of fans recently, relating it back to wanting to “bow out with dignity” rather than succumb to backing tracks and becoming “Disneyland Maiden“.“Only recently this guy, a big fan, said to me, ‘It’s so great to see Maiden still doing it,’” he explained.

Iron Maiden are set to release a new documentary film which includes the final interview from former frontman Paul Di’Anno. Find out the details below.The new film is made in collaboration with Universal Pictures Content Group, and is set to arrive later this year to mark 50 years since the iconic metal band first formed.According to a new description, the feature-length documentary is set to be an emotive journey through the band’s history.

Iron Maiden is releasing a new visual book titled Infinite Dreams, chronicling the band’s 50-year career.Expected to land in autumn 2025, the hardback book will be packed with images of iconic album and single artworks, the band’s instruments past and present, stage props, hand-written lyrics and archival artefacts. There will also be photographs taken of the band, including some that were previously unseen.The upcoming Iron Maiden book will contain a foreword by bassist Steve Harris and an afterword by frontman Bruce Dickinson.“I’ve been pleasantly surprised at some of the stuff that I’ve managed to unearth for this book,” said Harris, according to Kerrang!.

Iron Maiden‘s fearless leader is embarking on a side quest.Bruce Dickinson — not to be confused with Christopher Walken’s record producer character in the timeless “SNL” sketch “More Cowbell” — just announced he’s hitting the road with a different backing band in support of his 2024 album “The Mandrake Project.”Midway through the 20-city ‘Mandrake Project Tour’ run, the 66-year-old metal icon is scheduled to drop into Brooklyn’s newly-opened Brooklyn Paramount on Wednesday, Sept. 10.“We are thrilled to be able to take The Mandrake Project out for a proper tour of North America,” Dickinson shared via Instagram.“Last year we did a couple of sold-out U.S.

Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token and Deftones are amongst the 150 names announced on the stacked Louder Than Life festival 2025 line-up.The four-day fest in Louisville, Kentucky takes place at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center from September 18 to 21, where the likes of Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose and Lamb of God will perform.Other acts on the massive line-up include Rob Zombie, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$, A Perfect Circle, Evanescence, I Prevail, Trivium, Machine Head, Bruce Dickinson, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw, letlive., All Time Low, Dayseeker and more.Check out the line-up poster below.A post shared by Louder Than Life (@louderthanlifefest)“Louder Than Life has always been about showcasing the future of rock and heavy music while honouring the legends who paved the way,” promoter Danny Wimmer said (via Kerrang).“Bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, I Prevail, Slaughter To Prevail, Lorna Shore, Wage War, Dayseeker and Knocked Loose aren’t just performing – they’re defining the next generation of headliners.“At the same time, pioneers like Slayer, Deftones, A Perfect Circle and Avenged Sevenfold have set the standard, proving that this music is always evolving.

Pantera were joined by a surprise guest during ‘Walk’ at their recent Paris concert – check out fan-shot footage below.This weekend (February 15), Pantera took over the Adidas Arena in Paris, France, where they performed an array of their biggest hits. Towards the tail-end of their pre-encore set, frontman Phil Anselmo noted to the audience that legendary Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson was in attendance.As the band progressed with their performance, they launched into the hit song ‘Walk’.

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson has competed for Great Britain in the ‘veterans’ category at the ‘Circuit Européen’ fencing tournament in Faches-Thumesnil.The musician won the first round 10/4 against Denmark’s Jeiner Simon and finished 13th in the overall standings out of 31 fencers in the category.Dickinson first started fencing as a teenager in school and has many other interests outside of music, including acting. He is also a licensed commercial pilot and owns an aviation company. When he’s not doing that, he’s also known to brew beer.Check out footage of Dickinson at the tournament here:A post shared by Eddie The Head Fan Club (@ethfc)Last month, Dickinson teased that the band will “be doing stuff we’ve never, ever done before” during their forthcoming tour.The band shared a YouTube video on New Year’s Eve (December 31) that saw Dickinson bidding 2024 farewell and giving fans an update on what they can look forward to in 2025, especially their ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour which is set to kick off in May.“Hello folks.

” iconic “more cowbell” sketch starring Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken gets a behind-the-scenes deep dive in a new documentary – and Ferrell reveals that Walken isn’t such a fan. In the Peacock documentary “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” (premiering Jan 16), Ferrell, 57, recalled how Walken, 81, starred in a play several years after that famous “SNL” sketch.“I went to see [Walken] backstage, and he’s like, ‘You know, you’ve ruined my life…every show, people bring cowbells for the curtain call and bang them.

Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson has teased that the band will “be doing stuff we’ve never, ever done before” during their forthcoming tour.The band shared a YouTube video on New Year’s Eve (December 31) that sees Dickinson bidding 2024 farewell and giving fans an update on what they can look forward to in 2025, especially their ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour which is set to kick off in May.“Hello folks. This is my tour pass for 2024. That’ll get me anywhere in 2024, but I don’t need that anymore now because 2025 is gonna be something special,” the vocalist began.

Iron Maiden have shared a heartfelt video of their final ever live show with Nicko McBrain. Check it out below.The drummer joined the line–up back in 1982, replacing Clive Burr, and played on all of their albums since 1983’s ‘Piece Of Mind’.

Ethan Shanfeld Ahead of the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special, Peacock is launching a four-part docuseries about the legendary sketch-comedy show titled “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night.” Streaming on Jan. 16, the docuseries will feature more than 60 contributors and “SNL” alumni, diving into various aspects of the show.

Iron Maiden, after announcing his retirement from touring. Check out footage of the show below.The band’s longtime drummer confirmed over the weekend that the band’s show in Sao Paulo would be his last, as he looks to “take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle”.He joined the line–up back in 1982, replacing Clive Burr, and played on all of their albums since 1983’s ‘Piece Of Mind’.

Tom Morello has shared what he feels has been the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s “most egregious oversight”: Iron Maiden.While on The Eddie Trunk Podcast, shared yesterday (November 12), Morello spoke passionately about the heavy metal veterans being snubbed to this day. Morello’s former band Rage Against the Machine entered the Hall last year, with the guitarist accepting the honour on the band’s behalf.“I will chew my leg off like a coyote in a trap if I can’t get Iron Maiden in,” Morello declared.

Bruce Dickinson has revealed that he was prepared to find Iron Maiden a new singer when he was battling throat cancer.In 2014, the longtime metal singer was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer. In 2015, he underwent chemotherapy and treatment for the “golf ball” sized growth on his tongue.

Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of heavy metal band Iron Maiden, is a talented fencer and a licensed airline pilot who has flown all across the world.

Paul Di’Anno has sadly died.

Daily Mail.Paul Andrews, known by his stage name (Di’Anno), passed away at his home in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Di’Anno was the lead vocalist for the band from 1978 to 1981 and completed two albums with together, titled “Iron Maiden” in 1980 and “Killers” in 1981 before being replaced by current vocalist Bruce Dickinson.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s lead singer on its first two albums, has died, according to a statement from his label on behalf of his family. No cause of death was announced but he had been struggling with illness for several years; he was 66.

Iron Maiden have promised they will not participate in dynamic ticket pricing for their upcoming 2025 tour.Yesterday (September 22), the legendary band shared an Instagram post in which they detailed how the fan club presale for their 2025 ‘Run For Your Lives’ UK and European tour will be kicking off tomorrow (September 24).In the caption of the post, the group shared: “There will be no dynamic ticket pricing for the 2025 Run For Your Lives Tour. Ticket resale in the UK will be capped at face value and won’t open until much closer to the start of the tour.” They added: “As always, we urge fans to only purchase tickets from approved outlets.”A post shared by Iron Maiden (@ironmaiden)Fans immediately took to the comments to share their happiness with the band’s decision to not partake in dynamic pricing.