Iron Maiden (band)

Iron Maiden are a British heavy metal band from east London. Formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, previously of Gypsy's Kiss and Smiler, they are one of the most successful and influential bands in the heavy metal genre, selling over 60 million albums worldwide. Iron Maiden have so far released thirteen studio albums, four "best of" compilations, eight live albums and four limited boxed-sets. They won the Ivor Novello Award for international achievement in 2000 http://www.britishacademy.com/ivorsmenu/2000.htm.

Audio

• Phantom of the Opera {{Audio|IronMaidenPhantom.ogg|Listen}} – From the debut album, featuring Paul Di'anno on vocals.
• Run To The Hills {{Audio|IronMaidenRTTH.ogg|Listen}} – A top ten hit in the UK, and vocalist Bruce Dickinson's debut.
• Caught Somewhere in Time {{Audio|IronMaidenCSIT.ogg|Listen}} – This clip showcases the band's trademark twin guitar harmonization/"galloping" bass.
• Sign of the Cross {{Audio|IronMaidenSOTC.ogg|Listen}} – The band's third recording vocalist Blaze Bayley, singing on the opening track from the "X Factor" album.
• Brave New World {{Audio|IronMaidenBNW.ogg|Listen}} – Bruce Dickinson returns in 2000 to critical acclaim.