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Nicko McBrain bid farewell over the weekend to the last crowd of metalheads he will ever perform for as a touring member of Iron Maiden ... decision to take a step back from the grind of the ...

I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle. Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden. I wish the band much success ...

"RIP to Paul DiAnno original lead singer of Iron Maiden who passed away at 66. Was lucky enough to have met him back in the early 90s." A third also said: "I'm devastated... Rest in Peace Paul Di ...

We're also highlighting some riveting concerts and festivals happening this weekend like Iron Maiden, André 3000 ... Leon Bridges hosts back-to-back nights at The Met Grammy award winner Leon ...

The biggest acts have made fortunes selling the rights to their back catalogs. For Iron Maiden, the sale taps into the band's well-known connection to flying and its massive tour planes.

By utilizing the private jet, Iron Maiden was able to put together a tour that would never have been possible otherwise. In total, the "Somewhere Back in Time" World Tour was able to visit a total ...

One of the most distinctive elements of Iron Maiden’s music is ... with the Orange County Register back in 2008: “I think you can sum up Maiden’s attitude to war … that in 99 percent ...

The band turns the way-back machine to vintage year 1985 for its Forum stage set. Feb. 21, 2008 “Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we have been ...

Iron Maiden sent a screaming shout-out to original lead singer Paul Di’Anno — who died at 66 Monday of undisclosed causes — in concert Tuesday night. The tribute to Di’Anno — who fronted ...