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Iron Maiden
Formed: 1975Origin: London, England
The Legacy
The leaders of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Featuring Steve Harris's galloping basslines, dual lead guitars, and Bruce Dickinson's operatic vocals, Iron Maiden brought epic storytelling and unparalleled theatricality to heavy metal. Their mascot, Eddie, is an icon in his own right.
The Personnel
The architects behind the sound:
- Bruce Dickinson
- Steve Harris
- Dave Murray
- Adrian Smith
- Nicko McBrain
- Janick Gers
Essential Discography
The definitive cuts:
The Number of the Beast (1982)
The defining moment of British heavy metal.
Powerslave (1984)
An epic, conceptual triumph.
Archivist Notes: Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden is a legendary force in the music scene, formed in 1975. Originating from London, England, their influence on the culture is monumental and heavily documented in archival literature.
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