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Steve Harris and Dave Murray of Iron Maiden Open Up in 1988 Guitar World Interview

Posted 09/21/2011 at 10:14pm | by Michael Smolden

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After eight years of knuckle-hard rockin’, Iron Maiden has released a concept album about ESP and clairvoyance, the very qualities they use to achieve their incredible guitar chemistry. It’s called Seventh Son of a Seventh Son; it’s Iron Maiden’s seventh studio album, their seventh with producer Martin Birch.

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Photo Gallery: Albums of Iron Maiden

Posted 08/29/2011 at 2:42pm | by Nick Vallese

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After 30-plus years and 15 albums, Iron Maiden have left their mark on heavy metal. The band, which was founded on galloping rhythms, harmonized guitars, dark lyrical themes and operatic vocals, is still going strong today.

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Photo Gallery: The Many Faces of Iron Maiden's "Eddie"

Posted 08/19/2011 at 2:04pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Virtually every Iron Maiden album has portrayed band mascot Eddie the Head in some violent fashion. Check them all out in the photo gallery by Guitar World.

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Interview: Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith and Dave Murray in Their First Guitar World Feature from 1983

Posted 08/17/2011 at 10:46am | by Tim Bradley

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This Iron Maiden feature is from the November 1983 issue of Guitar World magazine. The story -- by Tim Bradley -- recounts the history of the band through 1983 and then catches up with guitarists Adrian Smith and Dave Murray, who discuss their new album, Piece of Mind.

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Photo Gallery: Iron Maiden Members Throughout the Years

Posted 08/07/2011 at 10:32am | by Tony Grassi

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Iron Maiden is perhaps the most enduring and successful band of the late-'70s New Wave of British Heavy Metal. See the musicians who have helped arm "the beast" for 36 years.

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Iron Maiden's 'From Fear to Eternity: The Best of 1990-2010’ Out June 7

Posted 05/12/2011 at 1:39pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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Double-A-side promo CD available, European tour dates announced.

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Iron Maiden: Maiden Voyage

Posted 03/07/2011 at 11:32am | by Richard Bienstock, Photo By Ross Halfin

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When they set off on their career in 1980, Iron Maiden promptly made a big splash with their self-titled debut album. Dave Murray and Steve Harris give their account.

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Iron Maiden Guitarists Discuss 'The Final Frontier'

Posted 01/25/2011 at 1:47pm | by Richard Bienstock, Photo By John McMurtie

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It may be called 'The Final Frontier,' but Iron Maiden's new album won't be their last. Adrian Smith, Dave Murray and Janick Gers talk about making the longest and most ambitious album of the band's career.

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Iron Maiden Premiere Video for New Single

Posted 08/02/2010 at 9:50am | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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NWOBHM pioneers have just released the title-track video for their 15th studio album, 'The Final Frontier.'

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Iron Maiden Announce New Album Artwork and Release Date

Posted 06/10/2010 at 1:36pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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Thirty years since their eponymous debut album in April 1980, The Final Frontier will be Maiden’s 15th studio album.

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