Iron Maiden, a British heavy metal band that had a significant influence on the development of British heavy metal, was formed in 1975 in London by bassist Steve Harris. The name "Iron Maiden" is associated with a medieval instrument of torture. Harris is joined by guitarists Terry Rance and Dave Sullivan, vocalist Paul Day and drummer Ron Matthews. Subsequently, the composition of the group changed many times. 1980's self-titled debut album, Iron Maiden, is number four on the national sales chart.
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Iron Maiden, a British heavy metal band that had a significant influence on the development of British heavy metal, was formed in 1975 in London by bassist Steve Harris. The name "Iron Maiden" is associated with a medieval instrument of torture. Harris is joined by guitarists Terry Rance and Dave Sullivan, vocalist Paul Day and drummer Ron Matthews. Subsequently, the composition of the group changed many times.
1980's self-titled debut album, Iron Maiden, is number four on the national sales chart. The next album "Killers" is not so enthusiastic listeners. The album is called The Number of the Beast. In support of the 1984 album, Iron Maiden has a grand concert tour. In 1992, the album "Fear of the Dark" was released, the first work of the group, released on CD. The end of the 90s is characterized by a decline in the popularity of the team. In 2003, the band toured, opening the band "Gamma Ray".
In June 2008, the tribute "Maiden Heaven" was released, which featured Metallica, Dream Theater and other artists.
Iron Maiden is one of the best representatives of British heavy metal of the 80s. During the decline of the popularity of the bands of the 70s Deep Purple, Black Sabbath (leader of Ozzy Osbourne), Led Zeppelin, AC/DC,
There are new bands like Iron Maiden. "Judas Priest" . However, the new wave of British heavy metal began to decline in the second half of the 80s. At this point, the center of metal development moves to the United States, there are bands Van Halen, Guns N' Roses. On the other hand, thrash metal, power metal (“Metallica”, “Manowar”) is gaining popularity.
Iron Maiden has sold 80 million copies. At the same time, 4 discs reached the first place in the national chart, and 15 entered the top ten. In 2002, the musicians received the Ivor Novello Awards.
Discography
1980 - Iron Maiden
1981 - Killers
1982 The Number of the Beast
1983 Piece of Mind
1984 - Powerslave
1986 - Somewhere in Time
1988 - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
1990 - No Prayer for the Dying
1992 - Fear of the Dark
1995 The X Factor
1998 - Virtual XI
2000 Brave New World
2003 - Dance of Death
2006 - A Matter of Life and Death
2010 The Final Frontier