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Iron Maiden To Receive Prestigious Silver Clef Award
The news was revealed at a private Nordoff Robbins charity gala in London on Monday (23Mar15). In a statement, read at the event, the band said, "We're extremely proud to receive the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 March 2015
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Treated For Cancer, Prognosis "Extremely Good"
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has been undergoing cancer treatments since just before Christmas, recently completing a seven-week course for chemotherapy and radiology. A statement on the band's website said tests discovered a small tumor...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 February 2015
Iron Maiden's Singer Bruce Dickinson In Treatment For Cancer
Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of legendary British metal band Iron Maiden, has recently finished a seven week course of cancer treatment. According to a statement made via the band’s official website on Thursday, Dickinson...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2015
Bruce Dickinson Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson is undergoing cancer treatment for a tumour on his tongue.The British star visited his doctor in December (14) for a check-up, when a cancerous growth was spotted in its early...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2015
Iron Maiden Star Slashes Mansion Price
Iron Maiden star Steve Harris has dropped the asking price on his mansion in Essex, England by almost $1.5 million (£1 million) to sell the property.The bassist originally put his sprawling Sheering Hall estate on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2015
Sonisphere 2015 Cancelled
Bad news for metal fans today: the UK edition of Sonisphere festival at Knebworth will not go ahead this year. Sonisphere’s organisers made the announcement on its official website late on Friday (January 16th).One of...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2015
Bruce Dickinson To Pilot Vintage Plane At Show
Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson is to fly a replica vintage World War I plane as part of an air show display team.The singer, who qualified as a pilot in the 1990s, will take to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2014
Aerosmith And Black Sabbath To Auction Memorabilia For Charity
Rock royalty Aerosmith, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath are set to sell off some of their most prized possessions in a massive music memorabilia auction.Steven Tyler's band has donated a signed setlist to the sale,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 08 August 2014
Iron Maiden Fans Launch Petition To Reinstate Original Album Art Guru
Fans of British rockers Iron Maiden have launched an online petition in a bid to urge the band to reinstate Derek Riggs as album artist.The graphic artist created the group's skeleton warrior Eddie the Head,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2014
Metallica Promise To Return To The UK
Metallica have vowed to return to the UK ''very soon''.The heavy metal rockers closed the Sonisphere festival at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, East England last night (06.07.14) and enjoyed that performance, and their headline slot at...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2014
Iron Maiden Want Their Old Gear In An Interactive Museum
Bruce Dickinson says Iron Maiden would consider opening an interactive museum.The legendary rocker insisted the group wouldn't want to put their memorabilia behind a glass cabinet where fans aren't able to interact with the history...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2014
Bruce Dickinson Criticises Bands Over Autocue
Iron Maiden star Bruce Dickinson has accused other singers of cheating fans by using Autocue technology onstage.The frontman has criticised stars who can't remember the words to their own songs and insists he is proud...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2014
Iron Maiden: Glasto Is Too Posh
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson has slammed Glastonbury festival for being too ''middle class''. The frontman insists his band have no intention of playing the annual event at Worthy Farm, which Metallica will headline next Saturday...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2014
Iron Maiden Among Winners Of Metal Hammer Awards
Iron Maiden and Steel Panther were among the winners at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods last night (16.06.14). The ceremony, in association with World of Tanks, was held at London's IndigO2 and Of Mice and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2014
Iron Maiden Lead Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards In London
Iron Maiden, Killswitch Engage and Avenged Sevenfold were among the big winners at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in London on Monday night (16Jun14).Singer Bruce DICkinson's group was named Best U.K. Band, while Avenged...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2014
Bruce Dickinson: 'Iron Maiden Will Never Play At Bourgeois Glastonbury'
Iron Maiden will never be tempted to follow Metallica to Britain's Glastonbury festival, according to frontman Bruce Dickinson.James Hetfield's band will become the first heavy metal act to headline the fabled event when they take...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 May 2014
Head To Europe This Year For The Best Summer Festival Experiences!
We've been seriously pushing US and UK music festivals this year but, it has to be said, there's nowhere quite like Europe.The continent is home to some of the most unique music events in the...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 23 May 2014
Iron Maiden Beer A Big Bar Hit - 3.5 Million Pints In A Year
Heavy rockers Iron Maiden are toasting the success of their beer after learning over 3.5 million pints have been sold.Trooper Ale, the band's best-selling brew, launched a year ago (Mar13) and the band has achieved...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 March 2014
Bruce Dickinson Launches 'Air Ship'
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson launched a revolutionary new aircraft on Friday (28Jan14) and vowed to fly it from "pole to pole" around the world.The rocker, who is a qualified pilot, invested a chunk of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 February 2014
Singer/songwriter Frank Turner Wins Britain's Mastermind
British singer/songwriter Frank Turner can add Iron Maiden superfan to his resume after winning Tv show Mastermind by answering questions about the heavy rock group.Turner picked Iron Maiden as his specialist subject as he took...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 January 2014
Iron Maiden Star's Home Targeted By Thieves
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the home of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris.The musician was away when a group of men allegedly assaulted a caretaker at his property...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 December 2013
Metallica And Iron Maiden To Headline Sonisphere 2014
Metallica and Iron Maiden will headline Sonisphere festival 2014.The heavy metal titans will appear at the festival in Knebworth, Southern England, between July 4 and 6 next year. The performances will be the only shows...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 December 2013
Iron Maiden And Metallica To Headline Sonisphere Festival
Iron Maiden and Metallica will headline Britain's Sonisphere Festival when it returns after a two year break next year (14).In 2012, the event was cancelled and the 2013 concert was pulled due to a failure...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 December 2013
Aerosmith To Close Download
Aerosmith will close Download Festival 2014.The 'Crazy' rockers have been announced as the final headliners for next year's event - which takes place in Donnington Park, Leicestershire, East Midlands on 13-15 June - in what...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2013
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Thrilled By Unlikely Famous Fan
Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson was shocked to discover octogenarian entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth was in the audience at one of the band's gigs over the weekend (03-04Aug13).The heavy metal legends are currently on the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 August 2013
Bruce Dickinson Helping Teach Disabled To Fly
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is putting his pilot's licence to good use by supporting a charity scheme which teaches disabled Brits how to fly.The rocker, who is a licensed commercial airline pilot, is the...
By WENN on 19 June 2013
Iron Maiden Win At Kerrang! Awards
Iron Maiden received the Inspiration award at the Kerrang! Awards last night (13.06.13).The heavy metal band - made up of Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain and Janick Gers- picked up...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 June 2013
Iron Maiden's Beer Label Finally Approved In Sweden
Iron Maiden's own brand of beer will finally hit stores in Sweden in June (13) after the rockers modified the product's label to abide by the country's strict alcohol codes.Sales of the group's new Trooper...
By WENN on 27 May 2013
Bruce Dickinson To Lead Charity Bike Ride To Download Festival
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is to lead a group of musicians on a charity bike ride to Britain's Download Festival.More than 40 riders will cycle 165 miles (266 kilometres) from Alexandra Palace in north...
By WENN on 23 May 2013
Nicko Mcbrain's Son Arrested
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko Mcbrain's son has been arrested in Palm Beach, Florida on suspicion of theft and burglary.Justin MCBrain was taken into custody on Friday (26Apr13) after allegedly knocking on a woman's door, forcing...
By WENN on 28 April 2013
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