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Iron Maiden are one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history. Formed in London in 1975, they became pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and built a global fanbase with epic songs, powerful guitar riffs and the iconic mascot Eddie.

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Formed 1975
Founder Steve Harris
Genre Heavy Metal
Latest Album Senjutsu

About Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden were founded in London by bassist Steve Harris in 1975 and quickly became one of the leaders of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.

The band’s sound combines galloping bass lines, twin guitar harmonies and epic storytelling lyrics inspired by history, literature and mythology. Albums like The Number of the Beast, Powerslave and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son helped define heavy metal for generations.

Where To Start With Iron Maiden

For classic Maiden The Number of the Beast • Run to the Hills • Hallowed Be Thy Name
For epic storytelling songs Rime of the Ancient Mariner • Fear of the Dark • Empire of the Clouds
For heavy guitar classics Aces High • The Trooper • Wasted Years

Top 10 Iron Maiden Songs

1. Hallowed Be Thy Name Often ranked as Iron Maiden’s greatest song and one of the best metal songs ever written.
2. The Trooper One of the band’s most iconic songs, driven by a legendary galloping riff.
3. Run to the Hills A defining anthem of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era.
4. Fear of the Dark A huge fan favourite that became even bigger through live performances.
5. Aces High Fast, energetic and one of Maiden’s best pure heavy metal songs.
6. Wasted Years A melodic classic with one of the band’s most memorable choruses.
7. The Number of the Beast The title track that helped make Iron Maiden world famous.
8. Rime of the Ancient Mariner A progressive epic that shows the band’s ambition and songwriting depth.
9. 2 Minutes to Midnight One of Maiden’s sharpest and most direct heavy metal songs.
10. Iron Maiden The self-titled anthem that became a staple of their live shows.

Iron Maiden Fun Facts

  • Iron Maiden formed in London in 1975.
  • Their mascot Eddie appears on nearly every album cover.
  • Bruce Dickinson is also a licensed airline pilot.
  • Iron Maiden are one of the most successful metal bands of all time.

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Buy Iron Maiden Albums

Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast album cover Classic Album

The Number of the Beast

The breakthrough album that made Iron Maiden one of the biggest bands in metal.

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Iron Maiden Powerslave album cover Fan Favourite

Powerslave

A fan favourite packed with classic songs and one of Maiden’s strongest album runs.

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Iron Maiden Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album cover Best Seller

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

A more progressive Maiden album that many fans consider one of their greatest.

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Iron Maiden FAQs

When did Iron Maiden start? Iron Maiden formed in London in 1975.
What is Iron Maiden’s most famous song? “Run to the Hills” and “The Trooper” are among their most famous songs.
What is the best Iron Maiden album? Many fans consider The Number of the Beast and Powerslave their best albums.

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