Iron Maiden

IRON MAIDEN turns 50; Fender marks the occasion with guitars, not confetti

Marking its half-century of sonic defiance, IRON MAIDEN receives a nod from Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, which rolls out a curated selection from the Fender Custom Shop, Fender, and Jackson lines. These releases pay homage not with fanfare but with wood, wire, and precision craftsmanship.

Born in East London in 1975, the band’s legacy is filtered into instruments that echo decades of metal’s rigor and swagger—a fittingly fretboard-clad salute to their staying power and mythos.

Adrian Smith misses McBrain's groove—Iron Maiden lineup hits a different beat

Adrian Smith reflects on performing with Simon Dawson during Nicko McBrain’s health-related absence, admitting the change “was never gonna be the same.” The guitarist speaks candidly in an interview with Germany's Metal Hammer, aligning his thoughts with the recent publication of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History."

Launched by Thames & Hudson, the book compiles decades of visual documentation, though Smith’s remarks subtly underline that no archive replaces real-time chemistry—with or without McBrain’s signature groove.

Iron Maiden spins the clock—and the vinyl—on 40 years of "Live After Death"

Exactly four decades since its original release, Parlophone Records issues a limited 2LP color vinyl re-edition of IRON MAIDEN’s “Live After Death.” The collection reprises the original gatefold sleeve artwork and arrives swathed in meticulous packaging meant strictly for collectors.

The timing—precise to the day—leans more toward ritual than coincidence, as nostalgia fuses with vinyl’s material allure to tempt fans back into analog ritual.

Iron Maiden parks Eddie’s bar at Knebworth for 2026 ‘Run For Your Lives’ fest

Iron Maiden confirm a 2026 summer show at Knebworth, slotting into their ongoing ‘Run For Your Lives’ 50th anniversary parade. The band shares the stage with The Darkness, The Hu, Airbourne, and The Almighty on July 11, turning the ground into a curated playground of heavy riffs and fan-centric attractions.

The event unfolds over the weekend, complete with a supersized Eddie’s Dive Bar and themed food. Tickets drop September 27 at 10am, while Maiden’s management highlights the venue’s pedigree and logistical potential for theatrical excess.

Iron Maiden’s Smith & McBrain trade stadiums for wedding-stage Jeff Beck cover

Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain, longtime comrades in IRON MAIDEN’s ranks, make a momentary detour from stadiums to ceremonies as they reunite onstage for Adrian’s daughter Natasha’s wedding, held in Tuscany on a temperate September 12.

Joined by TOOL’s bassist Justin Chancellor, the trio covers Jeff Beck’s “Going Down” with measured bravado, blending generations and genres into a brief, celebratory convergence under the Italian sky.