Iron Maiden, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son/Brave New World/Fear of the Dark,”

Iron Maiden are a legendary British heavy metal band formed in East London in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Emerging as pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, they built their reputation with electrifying live shows and classic albums like The Number of the Beast (1982), which introduced iconic vocalist Bruce Dickinson. With twin-guitar harmonies, galloping basslines, and epic storytelling, Iron Maiden defined a new era of metal. Over the decades, they’ve released landmark albums such as Powerslave (1984), Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988), and Brave New World (2000), producing anthems like “Run to the Hills,” “Fear of the Dark,” and “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” Their mascot Eddie became one of rock’s most recognizable symbols, appearing on all their artwork and stage shows. Selling over 100 million albums worldwide and still headlining festivals today, Iron Maiden remain one of the most influential and enduring bands in metal history.