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Black and white image of Dave Murray and Steve Harris performing live onstage on Killers World Tour on July 1, 1981
How Iron Maiden forged their debut album with a lazy producer, a dodgy mix and Paul Kossoff's ’57 Strat

By Richard Bienstock Published

’Maiden made a big splash with their 1980 debut. Steve Harris and Dave Murray explain how, against all odds they made a metal classic

Bands
Raye performs during the first of a six night residency at the O2 Arena as part of her 'This Tour May Contain New Music' tour on February 26, 2026 in London, England.
From Raye to Zara Larsson, how session pro Liv Thompson learned to nail pop’s big gigs

By Nick Wells Published

Having performed everywhere from SNL to the Grammys, Thompson knows a thing or two about the bass and its role in pop

Bassists
Steve Harris of Iron Maiden perform onstage during the Power Trip music festival at Empire Polo Club on October 06, 2023 in Indio, California.
Iron Maiden remain one of most domineering forces in heavy metal – and bassist Steve Harris has led the charge

By Nick Wells Published

Steve Harris has always pushed beyond the conventions of rock bass guitar, but in his mind, he’s no bass hero

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Dave Murray
Dave Murray says Iron Maiden stuck out from the pack because because they have a bassist as the lead songwriter

By Phil Weller Published

The guitarist has opened up on Harris’ songwriting lead and why he’s happy taking a back seat in one of the biggest metal bands in the world

Guitarists
Steve Harris of Iron Maiden performs on stage at the Rod Laver Arena on 6th Feb 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.
Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris on staying loyal to Fender, and the Gibson that sounded “horrible”

By Nick Wells Published

In his quest for the perfect tone Steve Harris has tried virtually every make of bass there is, but always comes back to one

Bassists
Steve Harris, bassist and songwriter of The British metal band Iron Maiden, performed with the band to a sold out crowd Feb. 19, 08 at The Forum in Inglewood, Ca.
“I grow the nails on my right hand as long as I can”: Steve Harris on Iron Maiden’s Wrathchild

By Nick Wells Published

Every would-be metalhead should learn from the best: Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris

Bassists
Cordell Crockett of Ugly Kid Joe performs at KK's Steel Mill on November 11, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.
“Even John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, Sting, and Steve Harris dig this guy”: Cordell Crockett of Ugly Kid Joe reels off 5 albums that shaped his sound

By Joel McIver Published

Ugly Kid Joe’s long-term bassist reflects on Sgt. Pepper, and why Michael Anthony had the “hardest gig” supporting Eddie Van Halen

Music Releases
Bassist Frank Bello of Anthrax performs at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ Promenade on February 11, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Frank Bello: 5 bass players who influenced me

By Joel McIver Published

Anthrax bassist Frank Bello on Geezer Butler, Steve Harris, Paul McCartney and more

Bassists
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Tech 21 Steve Harris SH-1 SansAmp review

By Bass Player Staff Published

The New York-based pedal company delivers a stompbox that faithfully recreates the Iron Maiden legend's sound

Effects & Pedals
Steve Harris: "Whether you’re playing for 200 or 200,000 people, you still give 110 per cent"
Iron Maiden's Steve Harris talks British Lion, songwriting, and why his SansAmp is a carry-on essential when touring

By Joel McIver Published

"Whether the crowd is 200 or 200,000 people, there’s no difference - I still give 110 per cent wherever I'm playing"

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