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Iron Maiden

Active

1970s - 2020s

Formed

1975 in London, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

British Metal Heavy Metal New Wave of British Heavy Metal

Group Members

Bruce Dickinson Dave Murray Steve Harris Nicko McBrain Adrian Smith Janick Gers Blaze Bayley Clive Burr Dennis Stratton Dennis Wilcock Doug Sampson Paul Di'Anno Bob Sawyer Dave Sullivan Paul Todd Thunderstick Tony Moore
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Iron Maiden

Biography by Barry Weber

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At the forefront of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, and a major metal contender from the late '70s into the 21st century.
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Album Highlights

  • The Number of the Beast
    Iron Maiden
    The Number of the Beast
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    Iron Maiden
    Iron Maiden
  • Piece of Mind
    Iron Maiden
    Piece of Mind
  • Live After Death
    Iron Maiden
    Live After Death
  • The Best of the Beast
    Iron Maiden
    The Best of the Beast
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