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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Talks About His Conversion To Christianity

Geoff Martin of Canada.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the new CD, "A Matter of Life And Death": "This album is a step up on everything else we've ever done, in my opinion. I know a few people don't agree ...
September 18, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist: SHARON OSBOURNE Has An Ego The Size Of California

The Spanish edition of Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris. What follows is the English translation of the interview, courtesy of the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com: Q: It is quite sure that the fans might frown and not like the album on t...
September 3, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN: Special Collector's Issue Of Greek ROCK HARD Magazine Due This Week

Rock Hard Greece magazine will publish a special IRON MAIDEN collector's issue on August 30, just in time for the release of the new MAIDEN album, "A Matter of Life and Death". The magazine will contain 60 pages full of the IRON MAIDEN history, including great pictures, brand new interviews with Bru...
August 28, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Jams With VOICES OF EXTREME: Photos Available

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain joined the New York-based band VOICES OF EXTREME (V.O.X.) for a rendition of the MAIDEN classic "The Trooper" during their August 13 appearance at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA for the Locobazooka! United We Rock Festival. Check out pictures by Jennifer Simon...
August 21, 2006
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BRUCE DICKINSON: New IRON MAIDEN Album is Band's Best-Sounding CD To Date

MusicMirror.net recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the new IRON MAIDEN album, "A Matter of Life and Death": "I think this is one of the finest MAIDEN albums we've ever done. I'm really proud of it. I think, sound-wise, i...
August 20, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer To Appear At VOICES OF EXTREME Show In Massachusetts Tonight

Jason Abbruzzese of Sentinel & Enterprise is reporting that IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will be in Gardner, Massachusetts on Central Street tonight (July 8) but without his bandmates. McBrain is co-managing VOICES OF EXTREME (V.O.X.),who will rock the Brickhouse to help celebrate the Boar...
July 8, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Manager Answers Fan Questions

The IMOC (Iron Maiden Fan Club) has managed to gather up some pretty interesting questions from the IRON MAIDEN fanbase around the world for manager Rod Smallwood. After some time, Rod has finally found the time to answer the first five out of a massive 20 questions. Question: What do you think abou...
July 6, 2006
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DEEPSET To Open For SAMMY HAGAR In Florida

DEEPSET, the Florida-based band featuring Jonathan Murphy, Rick Baum and Dave "The Beast" Spitz (ex-BLACK SABBATH, GREAT WHITE) from Nicko McBrain's (IRON MAIDEN) MCBRAIN DAMAGE, have been tapped to open SAMMY HAGAR's "Livin It Up '06" show in West Palm Beach, FL on Friday, June 16. DEEPSET won the...
June 13, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN: Producer KEVIN SHIRLEY Issues Final Studio Report

IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley has issued final update as part of his ongoing studio diary covering the making of the group's new album, tentatively due this fall. An excerpt from the latest entry follows: "Mixed another two songs this week — the first (and #8 on the album) is one of my favorite...
May 4, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ: 'I Got The Anger Back From Listening To KORN'

Guitar Player magazine recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX members Scott Ian and Dan Spitz. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Guitar Player: How has the reunion been going? Ian: "It just keeps getting better. These shows have been some of the best shows we've played in a long time....
April 23, 2006
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TRIVIUM, IN FLAMES, OPETH Among METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS Nominees

The nominations for the fourth annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards — which this year takes place on Monday, June 12 at Koko in Camden, North London — were announced today. In keeping with the "Valhalla" theme of this year's awards, Metal Hammer magazine have teamed up with the crew of the "Hammer...
April 12, 2006
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'Rock Wristbands' Charity Project Raises $300,000

According to a posting on IRON MAIDEN's official web site, the 21st Century Leaders Charity - Rock Wristbands initiative has been a big success, and they have raised a total of £160,000 (approximately $280,000) since being launched by MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and Ozzy Osbourne in June of last ye...
March 26, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Begin Recording New Album: Photos Available

IRON MAIDEN have commenced the recording sessions for their new album with producer Kevin Shirley. A posting on Shirley's official web site reads as follows: "My equipment rolled in Monday night, the MAIDEN truck rolled in Tuesday, and we set the studio up — it's a big job but by Tuesday night were...
March 6, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert

The second annual Raven's Heart benefit concert will take place this Thursday, January 19 at the Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles. All proceeds from the event will go to the Raven's Heart Foundation. The benefit will feature a full night of performances, including a surprise band, and will be capped off by...
January 16, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer's MCBRAIN DAMAGE Auctioning Guitar, Stage Banners

MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, are currently auctioning several items, including a guitar, stage banners and t-shirts. More information is...
January 4, 2006