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Aerosmith To Close Download
Aerosmith will close Download Festival 2014.The 'Crazy' rockers have been announced as the final headliners for next year's event - which takes place in Donnington Park, Leicestershire, East Midlands on 13-15 June - in what...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2013
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Thrilled By Unlikely Famous Fan
Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson was shocked to discover octogenarian entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth was in the audience at one of the band's gigs over the weekend (03-04Aug13).The heavy metal legends are currently on the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 August 2013
Bruce Dickinson Helping Teach Disabled To Fly
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is putting his pilot's licence to good use by supporting a charity scheme which teaches disabled Brits how to fly.The rocker, who is a licensed commercial airline pilot, is the...
By WENN on 19 June 2013
Iron Maiden Win At Kerrang! Awards
Iron Maiden received the Inspiration award at the Kerrang! Awards last night (13.06.13).The heavy metal band - made up of Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain and Janick Gers- picked up...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 June 2013
Iron Maiden's Beer Label Finally Approved In Sweden
Iron Maiden's own brand of beer will finally hit stores in Sweden in June (13) after the rockers modified the product's label to abide by the country's strict alcohol codes.Sales of the group's new Trooper...
By WENN on 27 May 2013
Bruce Dickinson To Lead Charity Bike Ride To Download Festival
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is to lead a group of musicians on a charity bike ride to Britain's Download Festival.More than 40 riders will cycle 165 miles (266 kilometres) from Alexandra Palace in north...
By WENN on 23 May 2013
Nicko Mcbrain's Son Arrested
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko Mcbrain's son has been arrested in Palm Beach, Florida on suspicion of theft and burglary.Justin MCBrain was taken into custody on Friday (26Apr13) after allegedly knocking on a woman's door, forcing...
By WENN on 28 April 2013
Paul Di'anno Axes U.s. Tour Again
Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'anno has scrapped his U.S tour for a second time over visa problems.The British rocker had been due to tour the States in December (12), but the trek was called...
By WENN on 11 April 2013
Cameron Diaz: I Liked Guys With Make-up
Cameron Diaz used to be attracted to guys who wore make-up and liked rock music.The 40-year-old actress admits as a teenager she was a big heavy metal fan and her love of bands like Whitesnake...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 March 2013
Remembering Clive Burr: Iron Maiden Drummer From 1979 To 1982
Clive Burr died at the age of 56 in his sleep on March 12th, triggering a deluge of tributes, kind words and obituaries in honour of him, and the impact he had on Iron Maiden...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 March 2013
Iron Maiden Pay Tribute To Original Drummer Clive Burr, Dead At 56
Sad news for Iron Maiden and fans of the band from the late 70’s and early 80’s, the British metal legends’ former drummer Clive Burr has sadly passed away. He was just 56.Formerly in the...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2013
Clive Burr Dies: Original Iron Maiden Drummer Has Passed Away
Clive Burr, the former Iron Maiden drummer has died at his London home, Sky News report. The drummer, who was considered by many to be the driving force behind the band’s original pioneering metal sound,...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2013
Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies
British rockers Iron Maiden have paid tribute to their former drummer Clive Burr after he lost his battle with multiple sclerosis on Tuesday (12Mar13).The percussionist died in his sleep at the age of 56 after...
By WENN on 13 March 2013
Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies
British rockers Iron Maiden have paid tribute to their former drummer Clive Burr after he lost his battle with multiple sclerosis on Tuesday (12Mar13).The percussionist died in his sleep at the age of 56 after...
By WENN on 13 March 2013
'Iron Maiden Beer' Announced By Bruce Dickinson
Rocking out, flying airplanes and now making beer, there’s nothing Bruce Dickinson and the Iron Maiden guys can’t do. The seminal British metallers revealed plans to launch their own ‘Trooper’ beer yesterday (March 12, 2013),...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 13 March 2013
Iron Maiden To Release Own Beer
Iron Maiden are releasing their own beer.The British heavy metal legends have teamed up with family brewers Robinsons to create the signature ale 'Trooper', which shares its name with the band's 1983 single.The alcoholic drink...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 March 2013
Paul Di'anno Scraps U.s. Tour Over Visa Problems
Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'anno has scrapped his U.S tour after failing to obtain the necessary work visa.The gigs had been scheduled to kick off on Friday (21Dec12) but they have now been postponed,...
By WENN on 19 December 2012
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Halts Concert To Chastise Fan
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson halted a concert in Indiana on Thursday (19Jul12) to chastise a fan for texting.The rockers were performing at the Klipsch Music Center in Indianapolis when DICkinson spotted an audience member...
By WENN on 24 July 2012
Iron Maiden's Steve Harris Going Solo
Iron Maiden rocker Steve Harris is embarking on a solo career.The bassist, 56, has been busy working on his debut album and the patriotic star has decided to name the project British Lion. Harris says,...
By WENN on 19 July 2012
Jack Osbourne: Not The Only Star To Suffer From Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne, 26, the son of rocker Ozzy Osbourne, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after losing 60 per cent of the sight in one eye. The television star revealed the news to Hello magazine,...
By WENN on 18 June 2012
Black Sabbath Win At Kerrang! Awards
Black Sabbath were honoured for their influence on rock music at the Kerrang! Awards this evening (07.06.12). The reformed band - made up of vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tomy Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2012
Bruce Dickinson Urges U.k. Government To Scrap Tax To Boost Business
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has called on the U.K. government to scrap tax for entrepreneurs who want to create jobs.The rocker, who is a licensed pilot, has launched a new aircraft maintenance business and...
By WENN on 28 May 2012
Trainspotting And Iron Maiden Top Diamond Jubilee Poll
Drug addiction drama Trainspotting and heavy metal stars Iron Maiden have topped a poll to find the cultural highlights of Queen Elizabeth Ii's reign.Danny Boyle's 1996 film, starring Ewan MCGregor as a heroin addict, was...
By WENN on 28 May 2012
Chris Jericho: All Music Goes Back To The Beatles
Chris Jericho thinks all modern music is influenced by The Beatles.The Fozzy frontman says that even his band's brand of heavy metal stems from the melodies of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2012
Bruce Dickinson Launches Aircraft Business
Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson has launched a new aircraft maintenance business.The frontman, who is a licensed commercial pilot, hopes to create hundreds of jobs after setting up Cardiff Aviation Ltd in southern Wales. The...
By WENN on 01 May 2012
Ronnie Montrose, Van Morrison Guitarist, Dies Aged 64
The guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE has sadly died at the age of 64, his booking agent Jim Douglas confirming that the virtuoso had passed away at his home in California on Sunday. Montrose had several of...
By Lew Irwin on 05 March 2012
Revered Rock Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies, Aged 64
The revered rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose has passed away, aged 64, BBC News reports today (March 5, 2012). According to his booking agent Jim Douglas, Ronnie died at his California home on Saturday (March 3,...
By Lew Irwin on 05 March 2012
Iron Maiden Announce En Vivo! Live Album
Iron Maiden are releasing a live album of their The Final Frontier World Tour, called 'En Vivo!' The album was recorded in Santiago, Chile, in April 2011 as part of the Round The World In...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 January 2012
Bruce Dickinson Vows To Save Iron Maiden Jet Company
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is determined to take off with the band's official aircraft again after the company behind the jet was forced to cease operations due to financial problems earlier this week (beg21Nov11).The...
By WENN on 24 November 2011
Bruce Dickinson Grounded As Flight Firm Fails
Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson has been grounded - the airline company he flies planes for is entering into administration.The musician, who has been a qualified pilot for years, flies jets for Astraeus Airlines and...
By WENN on 22 November 2011
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