Since their explosion on the scene in the early eighties IRON MAIDEN have been hailed as one of the UK’s greatest live acts of all time with their fiery brand of music, spectacle and live performance all of which has excited their fans around the planet for over two decades. To date they have sold over 80 million records and their name, imagery and artwork has made them the recognised symbols and Icons for the Metal music genre and its followers.
Iron Maiden the legendary British Heavy Metal Band, were formed in East London in the mid 1970’s. They signed a major worldwide recording contract with EMI Records UK in 1979 when, led by Steve Harris – founder, songwriter and bass player – and with guitarist Dave Murray– they teamed up with manager Rod Smallwood (still managing them today) who widened their gig circuit and ensured EMI talent scouts be present at a sold-out show at London’s legendary Marquee Club. Their eponymous first album in February 1980, featuring their now iconic mascot “Eddie” on its cover, debuted in the UK charts at No.4 after which they embarked on their first European tour, supporting Kiss.