Iron Maiden to the rescue Sep 14, 2008
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has flown to the rescue of holidaymakers left stranded abroad after Britain's third largest tour operator collapsed, newspapers have reported ... The Iron Maiden frontman has been a captain with Astraeus, having worked for the British charter airline for nine years. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Victims of XL collapse face losing 20m Sep 14, 2008
One rescue flight from Egypt was operated by Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of the rock group Iron Maiden, who is also a pilot for Astraeus. Once back in Britain, some passengers faced a long journey home on buses and taxis laid on by the CAA.. (Times Online)
It's the end of the world as he knows it - REM star's guitar stolen Sep 11, 2008
Last month, rock band Iron Maiden asked their fans to be on the lookout for a guitar stolen after a concert in Athens. The British group offered a signed tour jacket and a letter of thanks from guitarist Adrian Smith as a reward. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
* METALLICA goes back to its roots Sep 10, 2008
On his return to California he placed an ad in a Los Angeles paper, which read: Drummer looking for other metal musicians to jam with Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head and Iron Maiden. And so began a career that, among top-flight metal bands, has been surpassed in longevity only by that of Iron Maiden. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Harmonix announces fee for Rock Band 2 song transfer Sep 6, 2008
However, there are a couple which cannot be transferred, including covers of "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath and "Run to the Hills" by Iron Maiden, and master recordings of "Enter Sandman" by Metallica and "Through the Monsoon" by Tokio Hotel. Any songs you've downloaded previous are unaffected by this fee as they will work automatically with both games. (gamesdog.co.uk)
Rock fans clamoring at her feet: Tashea Aug 31, 2008
After starting out as a cover band playing Metallica and Iron Maiden songs five years ago and several lineup changes, the band Pain Killer now plays songs written by Tashea. The band released its first album in 2006. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Golf: Faldo looks for winning beat Aug 29, 2008
I made friends with Nicko McBrain, the drummer from Iron Maiden, he said in an interview for Golf World magazine. He is a legend. (WalesOnline)
Sans robot, but still metal Aug 28, 2008
Iron Maiden has Eddie, the zombie featured on all of its album covers. Kiss has Gene Simmons' grotesquely long tongue. (Daily Iowan, IA)
From Tehran with love Aug 15, 2008
" It helped that she was able to enlist a stellar voice cast. The mother-daughter team of Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni recorded the voices of Satrapi and her mother in both the French and English versions, while in the English version Sean Penn voices her father and Iggy Pop her uncle. A huge fan of pop music and heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden in her youth, Satrapi was ecstatic at enlisting Mr Pop himself. "I love Iggy's music. He has this wonderful deep voice and he's so virile," she... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Falls' united nations of rock Aug 15, 2008
I agree with dave that we don't really get that many big bands down in tassie (has gotten better in the last 5 or so years), although I can't really see iron maiden or motorhead playing at falls with its relaxed and surfy vibes. By the way hobartian I remember going to falls in 2004 and having to literally wait hours in a queue going up the road to get in. (The Mercury)
Ottawa to mount search for lost Franklin ships Aug 14, 2008
Writers like Margaret Atwood, William T. Vollmann and Mordecai Richler, the songwriter James Taylor, and even the British heavy-metal band Iron Maiden, have been inspired by the Franklin saga. A novel on the subject, The Terror, by Dan Simmons was a best-seller in the U.S. last year. (Globe and Mail)
Katy Perry, Taslima Nasreen, Brad Pitt Aug 12, 2008
The rock band Iron Maiden has asked to be removed from consideration for an award by the British cellphone company Vodafone for the "best live return" because its members have never stopped touring, BBC News reported. "As we are not quite sure where we are returning from, we have asked them to remove us from the nominations" the band said on its Web site, ironmaiden. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
News of the Weird (2) Aug 9, 2008
Brother Cesare Bonizzi, 62, of a Capuchin Friars monastery near Milan, Italy, is the lead singer in a heavy-metal band that recently released its second album, "Misteri" ("Mysteries"), following a successful performance at Italy's "Gods of Metal" festival (headlined by Iron Maiden and, ironically, Judas Priest). On stage, the white-flowing-bearded Brother Cesare booms out gritty but non-proselytizing lyrics while wearing his traditional brown robe. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Why would rockers Iron Maiden refuse a music award nomination? Aug 9, 2008
Iron Maiden refuse live award nod. Iron Maiden recently played at Twickenham Stadium ... Rock band Iron Maiden have asked to be removed from the Vodafone Live Music Awards shortlist after being nominated for the best live return prize. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
7 killed, 65 injured in int'l train crash in Czech Republic Aug 9, 2008
The train carried people to the concert of the British heavy metal group Iron Maiden in Prague, CTK said. The train was running at a speed of 140 km per hour at the time of the accident. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lindsay Lohan Aug 8, 2008
School board hopeful's porn ties attacked. School board hopeful's porn ties attacked. (The Palm Beach Post)
Iron Maiden guitar stolen in Greece Aug 7, 2008
Heavy metal group Iron Maiden are looking for a one-off guitar which was stolen during a weekend concert in Greece ... "It will be extremely hard to get rid of as it's the only one in the world.Anyone who finds the guitar will receive an Iron Maiden tour jacket as a reward and a hand-written letter of thanks from Smith. Iron Maiden who were founded in Leyton in the East End of London by bassist Steve Harris in 1975 are currently in the middle of their Somewhere Back in Time World Tour.The band... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Albums make comeback as concert gimmick Aug 7, 2008
All of these concerts follow other album performances by Jay-Z, Lucinda Williams, Sonic Youth, Wilco, Slint, Iron Maiden and GZA over the last two years. As she did earlier this year, Liz Phair will play her landmark 1993 debut, Exile in Guyville, in three shows later this month to coincide with a re-release of the disc, commemorating its 15-year anniversary. (MSNBC -- Music)
No axe to grind - Iron Maiden fret over stolen guitar Aug 7, 2008
Iron Maiden in stolen guitar plea. Iron Maiden are currently in the middle of a European tour ... Rock band Iron Maiden have asked their fans to be on the lookout for a guitar stolen after a concert in Athens. (BBC News -- Europe)
Vodafone Live Music Awards noms announced Aug 3, 2008
The Spice Girls, Led Zeppelin, The Verve and metal veterans Iron Maiden are all nominated for the Best Live Return gong, which was won by The Police in 2007 ... Best Live ReturnThe VerveSpice GirlsLed ZeppelinIron Maiden. (Digital Spy)
Wino up for yet another gong Aug 2, 2008
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A little bit of everything: Salsa singer Michael Stuart not content with just traditional music Aug 1, 2008
That's not what you'd expect from one of the more popular salsa artists of today. But there's nothing really conventional about the 33-year-old New York-born artist. (New Haven Register, CT)
As predicted, Priest rocks Aug 1, 2008
Maybe everyone got their metal fix at last month's Iron Maiden show, or maybe they're all still out at the cabin, but whatever the case, those who did decide to show up were richly rewarded for their loyalty. And frontman Rob Halford -- who came dressed for the occasion in a black leather trenchcoat adorned with silver metalwork -- certainly knows how to play to a crowd, whether stalking the stage (sceptre in hand) to the strains of Metal Gods, or hitting the operatic high notes. (Winnipeg Sun)
Guy Hands May Get No Satisfaction as Web's Pirates Let Music Bleed at EMI Jul 30, 2008
EMI -- a 111-year-old company whose acts have ranged from the Rolling Stones to Radiohead and from Iron Maiden to Coldplay -- has been struggling with declining sales since 2001 ... Some artists are sticking by EMI. Iron Maiden, the U.K. heavy metal band that's sold 70 million albums since joining EMI in 1979, renewed its contract in December 2007. (Bloomberg)
Judas Priest Metal Gods Jul 30, 2008
The album is revered worldwide and the band soon sets out on tour with Iron Maiden, including a support slot at Rock In Rio in front of 250,000 people. The band releases a live album, Live Insurrection, the following year. (Exclaim!)
Is Heavy Metal Changing the Middle East? Jul 29, 2008
In Cairo, he rocks with , "the best death-metal band in Egypt, if not the Middle East and North Africa," dancing along with a gaggle of screaming girls dressed in tight jeans, torn Iron Maiden T-shirts, and Islamic headscarves: Muhajababes, LeVine calls them. In Beirut, still "one of the world's cutting-edge locations for dance music, hip-hop, and alternative rock," he jams onstage with perhaps the biggest hard-rock band in the Middle East, , as they rip through a set in front of thousands of... (Slate)
Sonic Spotlight: Mike Greene Jul 24, 2008
HANDPICKED CONCERT LINEUP: KISS, Cold Gin; Lynyrd Skynyrd, Free Bird; Led Zeppelin, Since I've Been Loving You; Pink Floyd, Comfortably Numb; Stevie Ray Vaughan, Texas Flood; Iron Maiden, Rime of the Ancient Mariner. From the Thursday, July 24, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bravado and The Killers Partner for Merchandising Jul 24, 2008
Bravado artists include Kanye West, Robbie Williams, Beyonce, Elton John, Guns 'N Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden, Alicia Keys and Nine Inch Nails. Contact: Maria Ho-Burge, +1-212-331-2569. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drumroll, please, for Marco Minnemann Jul 21, 2008
From the age of 12 to 14, I was a metal-head listening to Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, said Minnemann, 37, who began playing organ when he was 5 and guitar at 9. I got into Frank Zappa and jazz at 16. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Italy's heavy metal monk releases second album Jul 19, 2008
Brother Metal recently appeared in the Gods of Metal festival in Italy, along with giants such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer, playing to a crowd of leather-clad hard-core metal fans. "It was wonderful being there among all these young people" he told the Rome newspaper La Repubblica. (BBC News)
Fending off big trouble in Afghanistan Jul 19, 2008
An Atlanta blog with a little bit of opinion about a lot of things. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
He ain't heavy... Italy's metal brother Jul 18, 2008
Describing himself as a "preacher-singer," Bonizzi has been singing for over a decade, and last month wowed heavy metal fans at Italy's "Gods of Metal" festival, where he performed with his band Fratello Metallo (Metal Brother) alongside groups such as Iron Maiden. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
'Heavy Metal Islam': Muslim youth and a lot of idealism Jul 18, 2008
Practicing a first-person brand of shuttle diplomacy as he moves between countries and cultures, musicians and Islamic activists, LeVine manages to unpack enough cross-cultural incongruities to mount his own mosh pit follow-up to "You Don't Mess With the Zohan." An ex-Mossad hairdresser is scarcely more anomalous than disheveled Moroccan riot grrrls, virtuoso Egyptian metalheads, Lebanese "muhajababes" (young women wearing full head scarves, army fatigues, tight black T-shirts and Hezbollah... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Local artist displays works in CSCC’s Pryor Art Gallery Jul 16, 2008
Andrade is a retired airline pilot and currently drives a bus for touring music acts, among them Elton John, Iron Maiden, Bucky Covington, Nonpoint and Drowning Pool. The Pryor Art Gallery, located in the Waymon L. Hickman Building at 1665 Hampshire Pike, is open 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Bands of the battle Jul 13, 2008
Both bands found inspiration in the music of bands like Iron Maiden and Pantera. Bury and Titus Fields, guitarist for Heavy Metal Mullet, said the bands inspired each other and now those staying home will spend time waiting for Gerrer and Ratcliff to return. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Iron Maiden at Twickenham Stadium Jul 8, 2008
The only UK show on Iron Maiden's world tour was also the biggest that the heavy metal group from London has played in this country ... After 30 years of formation headbanging and dodging cartoon stage monsters, Iron Maiden are finally being taken seriously. (Times Online)
Dog days bring Corndogorama Jun 25, 2008
Featuring members of the Little Five Points Rockstar Orchestra (best known for its performances of "Jesus Christ Superstar"), the Seraphix creates a darker, proggy metal sound somewhere between Rush, Iron Maiden and Danzig. Noon Sunday on the outdoor stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ready Eddie Go Jun 21, 2008
Justin Quirk joins Iron Maiden on tour for a Boy's Own adventure ... Iron Maiden are two songs from the end of a show to 14,000 people in Seattle, in a vast shed in the middle of a Native American reservation ... It's only at this late point in the set that Iron Maiden's seventh member finally graces the crowd with his presence. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Metal is no joke Jun 21, 2008
"For now, we're focusing on the specific bands." (The filmmakers are currently working on documentaries about Iron Maiden and Rush ... Dunn asked Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson if he'd ever imagined the band being on the forefront of what seems like cultural change in a lot of these countries. (Toronto Sun)
Head-bangin' 'round the world Jun 20, 2008
The good news is, it seems you can go just about anywhere wearing your Iron Maiden T-shirt and meet a community of fellow head-bangers ... A Chinese music teacher explains that "youngsters can express their emotion and hatred through music." Nigel Dickinson of Iron Maiden thinks it represents that segment of kids in every society who just want to say "Argghhh!". (Globe and Mail)
The hills are alive with the sound of metal Jun 19, 2008
Next, they'll be shooting footage of Rush and Iron Maiden for full-length documentary projects for each band, but right now, they're looking to make more hay out of hair farmers with Global Metal - a movie that takes a look at the international impact of distorted power chords on a variety of national musical traditions ... Dunn says one of the most memorable moments over the course of the shoot happened during an Iron Maiden show in Bangalore, India. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Metal goes global, with some surprising riffs Jun 18, 2008
4 million fans and prominently featured such era-defining metal acts as Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions and Iron Maiden ... But we're on the topic of metal here, and Dunn is an avowed Iron Maiden fan ... On the office white boards are long to-do lists for upcoming major documentaries on Iron Maiden and Rush. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Live Nation Expands Promotion and Festival Platform in Sweden Through Acquisition of Luger and Moondog Jun 18, 2008
Upcoming concerts for Live Nation Sweden include Bruce Springsteen (4-5 July), Iron Maiden (16 and 26 July), REM (7 September) and Coldplay (18 September). ABOUT LIVE NATION. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Less is more Jun 13, 2008
That's as many as Iron Maiden, a band whose stage set usually features a giant zombie head. But overkill is the live approach of this American seven-piece. (iAfrica.com)
Guitar Hero III Jun 12, 2008
Being considered cool is no excuse to feature songs about sex and Satanic rituals e.g. "Number of the Beast" by Iron Maiden, "Raining Blood" by Slayer, "Slow Ride" by Foghat in a game that is supposed to be OK for kids over 12 to play. Looking at the gameplay itself, there are also some niggles worth mentioning. (iAfrica.com)
Iron Maiden still pounding out the signature favorites Jun 7, 2008
Iron Maiden likely to mix very early, very new at Blossom- cleveland ... Iron Maiden likely to mix very early, very new at Blossom ... England's Iron Maiden has set heads banging for decades. (Cleveland.com)
Click for Full Story Jun 5, 2008
"In 1967, war erupted in the Mideast as Israel raided military aircraft parked on the ground in Egypt; Syria, Jordan and Iraq entered the conflict.In 1976, 14 people were killed when the Teton Dam in Idaho burst.In 1981, the Centers for Disease Control reported that five homosexuals in Los Angeles had come down with a rare kind of pneumonia; they were the first recognized cases of what laterbecame known as AIDS. In 1993, country star Conway Twitty died in Springfield, Missouri, at age 59.In... (KWTX.com, TX)
Calgary's Top 10 Music Jun 2, 2008
Hard Rock This Last week National Artist week 1 1 Iron Maiden 1 Somewhere Back In Time 2 4 Linkin Park 6 Minutes To Midnight 3 2 Def Leppard 2 Songs From The Sparkle Lounge 4 3 Kid Rock 4 Rock N Roll Jesus 5 6 Children Of Bodom 5 Blooddrunk 6 9 In Flames 10 Sense Of Purpose 7 14 Nine Inch Nails 8 Ghosts I-IV 8 7 Buckcherry 9 15 9 5 Daughtry -- Daughtry 10 16 Finger Eleven -- Them Vs. You Vs. Me. R s Last week National Artist week 1 1 Mariah Carey 1 E=MC2 2 16 Flobots -- Fight With Tools 3 2 Amy... (Calgary Herald)
Music listings Jun 1, 2008
Iron Maiden Legendary metal band on its Somewhere Back in Time World Tour. Pacific Coliseum, June 3, 8 pm, $39. (Vancouver Sun)
M83 looks back at teen years on 'Saturdays' May 31, 2008
"I was a big fan of Iron Maiden," he fondly recalls. "I learned guitar because of them. Then when I was 14, I started to like Sonic Youth, Slowdive, and My Bloody Valentine. I started to learn keyboards and started to make electronic music.". (Boston Globe)
Scenic drive: Dugas Road ranches and a winery May 31, 2008
Run to the Hills, Iron Maiden: If you need extra energy to climb Pine Mountain, crank this rowdy song up to "11." The Wine Song, the Cat Empire: This six-piece indie band from Australia has fun with the subject of sipping. On Sirius Satellite Radio: Neil Diamond Radio (Channel 3): plays hits from the singer's four-decade career. (AZCentral -- Travel)
GOING OUT: LIVE MUSIC May 30, 2008
Iron Maiden Earlier this week, the lead man for this famed heavy-metal band reprimanded a fan for smoking pot, saying, "My lungs are trying to work up here, dude." June 3, 7 p.m. $39. 50-$69. (Globe and Mail)
For those about to rock ... heavy metal set to be the soundtrack of summer May 24, 2008
Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and Kiss among 1980s acts leading genre's resurgence ... But this summer it will be a string of superannuated rockers - including Kiss, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Meat Loaf, Metallica, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest - who are being relied upon to catch the next wave of nostalgia ... Elsewhere, Iron Maiden - one of the most popular heavy metal acts during the 1980s - have toured almost constantly since frontman Bruce Dickinson rejoined the band in 1999. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Events listings May 18, 2008
6/20: 7 p.m. Iron Maiden, Lauren Harris. $35-$49. (Boston Globe)
Disturbed Guitarist Dismisses Dillinger Dis; Plus Norma Jean, Acacia Strain & More News That Rules, In Metal File May 17, 2008
Heavy metal, to me, was the classic metal bands like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest guitar- driven bands with powerful, melodic vocals. Frontman] David [Draiman] is a melodic singer, like Bruce Dickinson. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Scenic drive: Ancient ruins, a giant sinkhole in the Verde Valley May 16, 2008
The Angel and the Gambler, Iron Maiden: Every player at Cliff Castle Casino could use an angel on his or her shoulder. The Bowling Song, Raffi: Get the kids ready for cosmic bowling at Shake, Rattle and Bowl. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Eddie, the cover ghoul May 14, 2008
British artist Derek Riggs brought Eddie to life on Iron Maiden's album covers ... LONDON, England (CNN) -- His demonic face has stared maniacally from the cover of every Iron Maiden album since they released their first LP in 1980 ... When Iron Maiden released their first album in 1980 there was no doubt who would be on the cover -- Eddie, as drawn by British artist Derek Riggs. (CNN -- International)
Neil Diamond May 14, 2008
Paul Bruce Dickinson made his live debut with Iron Maiden at the end of 1981, some two years after the band started its enduring relationship with EMI Records. In an exclusive series of Q&As, Billboard. (Billboard.com)
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson May 13, 2008
Dickinson's Top Five Favorite Iron Maiden Tracks ... "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"(from "Powerslave," 1984)"Because I can remember all the words and have a cup of tea in the middle. Steve [Harris] wrote the song and when he came up with it, I thought, 'This is fantastic,' because it tied together so much stuff that I was interested in. When it turned out to be 13 minutes with a whole dreamy chunk in the middle... I was amazed at how he'd pr;cis'd the [Samuel Taylor Coleridge] poem. It's the... (Billboard.com)
My heavy metal makeover May 13, 2008
"Bring your daughter to the slaughter," bellows Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson ... Even at the end of the 80s, when Iron Maiden was releasing its "First Ten Years" compilation of greatest hits, I would have been sixteen (or thereabouts), the perfect age to fall for the charms of a long-haired, rebellious rocker in tight leather pants ... Iron Maiden has been going for almost 30 years. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Hands up, I'm an Iron Maiden fan May 13, 2008
South America a hotbed of Iron Maiden fanatics, fans go wild during 2008 tour ... Iron Maiden shuns publicity, huge fan base built through word-of-mouth ... LONDON, England (CNN) -- Having a gun pulled on you in Sao Paulo would be a frightening prospect if you weren't walking the streets with Iron Maiden guitarist Janick Gers, and the gun-wielder wasn't an autograph-hunter. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Universal Music Group Appoints Tom Bennett as Chief Executive Officer of Bravado May 12, 2008
Recognised as a leader in the music and entertainment merchandise industry, Bravado possesses one of the most extensive and diverse client rosters in the business, and includes such chart-toppers as Alicia Keys, Iron Maiden, Robert Plant, Beyonce, Bullet For My Valentine, Celine Dion, Daughtry, Girls Aloud, Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, Korn, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Pink, Robbie Williams, Shakira, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Who, among many others. "Music merchandising is... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Violence in the metal mix May 10, 2008
Storytelling and drama important, not violence, says Iron Maiden singer ... Iron Maiden accused of being Satanists in 1980s ... "I think it comes from being a child of the '70s," says Iron Maiden's lead singer Bruce Dickinson. (CNN -- International)
Should we be scared? May 10, 2008
Hands up, I'm an Iron Maiden fan - CNN.com ... Hands up, I'm an Iron Maiden fan ... South America a hotbed of Iron Maiden fanatics, fans go wild during 2008 tour. (CNN -- International)
Archer to Play alongside Metal's Biggest Acts at Sweden Rock Festival May 6, 2008
Citing influences that include Ozzy and Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica and other legendary names, the group sums it up on their myspace page () as Shred Zeppelin. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
