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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Secures $8 Million Investment for Aircraft Maintenance Company

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:14:58 +0000

Along with acting as the vocalist for one of heavy metal's greatest bands, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson is an accomplished pilot. The man could probably kick some ass in a fighter jet ala 'Aces High,' but Dickinson instead chose to pilot commercial aircrafts, including Maiden's own Flight 666 jet. Dickinson recently started his own aircraft maintenance business, Cardiff Aviation Limited, and the singer has just secured a near $8 million investment to help his company soar to new heights.

Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' Beer Halted in Sweden

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:46:42 +0000

Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' beer officially hit the shelves this week, but not all of the markets are on board with the promotion. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports that sales of the beer have been halted in Sweden due to concern of the beer's label running afoul of the country's alcohol requirements.

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain's Son Arrested for Alleged Burglary

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:26:52 +0000

These have not been the best of times for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain. Earlier this month, the musician's wife was arrested for allegedly assaulting a man (who may or may not have been Nicko) at the couple's West Boca, Fla., home, and now McBrain's son has been arrested for second-degree petit theft.

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Duels Olympic Fencer Bartosz Piasecki

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:25:03 +0000

Iron Maiden frontman, aircraft business owner and fencing enthusiast? Yes, it’s true. Intriguing rock vocalist Bruce Dickinson is an avid fencer and recently took the opportunity to square off against Olympic silver medalist Bartosz Piasecki ahead of the Norwegian Fencing Championship. The 54-year-old Dickinson told Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten (excerpted by MaidenRevelations.com), “I had two points [...]

Nicko McBrain's Wife to Face Judge After Alleged Assault

Loudwire Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:32:05 +0000

The wife of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was arrested on domestic battery charges back in February after apparently attempting to stab the heavy metal stickman, in addition to throwing logs at him, at their Boca Raton, Fla., home. Rebecca McBrain is now set to face a judge on May 3 to defend herself against the charges.

Iron Maiden to Embark on Brief 2013 U.S. Tour With Megadeth

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:41:33 +0000

To prepare for the band's upcoming Rock in Rio performance, Iron Maiden have extended their 'Maiden England' tour to include some 2013 U.S. dates. After a brilliant string of North American shows last summer, Maiden will return to American soil once again in September with special guest Megadeth.

Iron Maiden and Anthrax to Perform Historic Gig Outside 'World's Heaviest Building'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:08:42 +0000

Iron Maiden have been confirmed to bring their brand of British metal to the 'world's heaviest building.' Legitimately named the world's largest civilian building, most expensive administrative building and world's heaviest building by the World Records Academy, the Romanian Palace of the Parliament lies adjacent to Constitution Square, which will host a historic outdoor metal concert featuring not only Iron Maiden, but New York thrash legends Anthrax, as well.

Current and Former Iron Maiden Members Pay Tribute to Late Drummer Clive Burr

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:28:51 +0000

After a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr passed away on March 12 at the age of 56. There have been countless tributes paid by some of rock and metal's most legendary musicians, but the men who were privileged enough to call themselves Burr's former bandmates have offered their memories of the drummer, along with their condolences.

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies at 56

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56. The legendary musician had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years, and although an official cause of death has not yet been revealed, the band reports that Burr passed away in his sleep last night at his home.

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain to Perform Charity Gig With Pat Travers Band

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:57:46 +0000

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is traveling way back in time to reunite with his former bandmates from the Pat Travers Band. The legendary Maiden drummer is set to play "four or five songs" with the hard rock / blues veterans, and it's all for charity.