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"It feels like we're poised to take the reins." We got Wargasm, Loathe, Heriot, Ithaca and Blackgold together to discuss why British metal is entering a new golden age

British metal is more exciting, diverse and vibrant than ever, so we got five of the scene's leading young figures to talk about why it's finally coming of age

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10 times metal bands re-recorded their classic songs – and it actually went well

Re-recording your greatest hits is rarely a good idea. Such superstars as Iron Maiden, Anthrax and Tool absolutely nailed it though.

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"I said, 'Can we have flames coming out of it?'" Cyborgs, Samurai and gun battles: backstage and front row for Iron Maiden's massive Future Past tour

Inside the mischief and mayhem of Iron Maiden's Future Past tour as Hammer join the band in Prague

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10 metal b-sides and bonus tracks so perfect that they should have been classics

These bangers by Metallica, Linkin Park and more never got an album or single release – but, in hindsight, they really deserved one

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The history of Iron Maiden as told in 10 groundbreaking gigs

From London pubs to rugby stadiums, this is the story of Iron Maiden distilled into 10 shows

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10 brilliant but overlooked albums turning 40 this year

1983 was the year heavy metal truly took off in America, but some of rock and metal's biggest bands released albums that fell by the wayside

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Watch Bruce Dickinson break gong mallet at Iron Maiden show, before pretending to play it like a flute and giving it a lick

Bruce Dickinson accidentally broke his gong mallet at Iron Maiden's recent show in Birmingham, but rolled with the punches

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Ozzy pulls out of Power Trip Festival: "My body is telling me that I’m just not ready"

The Black Sabbath vocalist was set to headline the three-day California bash alongside AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses and Tool this October

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Bullet trains and atomic bombs: what happened when Iron Maiden went to Hiroshima

Iron Maiden released A Matter Of Life And Death in August 2006, then went to Japan to play the whole album live. Classic Rock joined them on the road

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New opening date for Robinsons Brewery's £12m home as it prepares to leave historic site

The brewery created over 100 jobs during 2022

Manchester Evening News

Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith had mixed feelings about their iconic mascot Eddie: "I thought, 'Is this overshadowing the band?'"

Believe it or not, the Iron Maiden guitarist wasn't always totally on board with Eddie being such an ever-present figure

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How a drinking session led to Iron Maiden and Stockport brewery creating a beer that has taken world by storm

Trooper has become a hit with beer and music fans across the globe

Manchester Evening News

“Led Zeppelin write weak, unimaginative songs”: 10 original reviews of classic albums that got it completely wrong

Everyone from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses had their haters

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Download Festival and The Heavy Metal Truants launch charity auction with memorabilia from Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Kiss and more

Download Festival and The Heavy Metal Truants kick off a huge auction in aid of kids charities, with items from some of the biggest name in metal up for grabs

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Frank McAvennie and Iron Maiden star enjoy a drink in Scots pub

The former Celtic legend and Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris posed for a picture in the Pot Still in Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow hotel welcomes Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden rockers after huge shows

A plush Glasgow hotel welcomed rock music royalty this week following two massive gigs in the city. Iron Maiden and Guns N' Roses checked into the five-star Blythswood Square Hotel in the same week.

Glasgow Live

Celtic legend and Iron Maiden star enjoy pints at Glasgow bar as pair pose for pic

Delighted staff at the Pot Still shared an image of legendary Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris and former Celtic star Frank McAvennie posing with them behind the bar.

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"Like Starcastle fronted by Bruce Dickinson!" - how Metal Church man went prog with Presto Ballet

Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof reveals a much proggier side to his musical character with US prog outfit Presto Ballet

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Dave Murray’s Iron Maiden touring rig has been revealed – it features a walnut-necked Masterbuilt Strat and Fractal Axe-Fx III amp modelling units

Watch tech Colin Price introduce Murray’s new number one Strat and run through his rig for Maiden’s epic The Future Past Tour

The Guardian - UK

Iron Maiden review – showstopping rock theatre and tantalising live rarities

Deep cuts and under-sung treasures are given their moment in the dry ice from the reliably extravagant and big-hearted band

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Watch Bruce Dickinson sing Iron Maiden classic The Trooper with a covers band in an RAF hangar in Oxfordshire

The RAF squadron was hosting a farewell party for the C-130 Hercules aircraft last week when the Iron Maiden frontman made a surprise appearance on stage

Guitar World

Iron Maiden's Dave Murray is now using Fractal's Axe-Fx

The metal legend is the latest player to switch to the celebrated amp and effects modeler – and he's pairing it with a stunning new Master Built Fender Stratocaster

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Muse announce new arena shows in UK and Ireland

Muse announce September/October arena gigs in support of last year's Will Of The People album

The Guardian - UK

The 30 bands and artists to see live before you die … or they split up

With festival season upon us, from stadium-rousing anthemicists to legacy-honouring techno wizards and bowel-loosening drone-metallers, here are the performers that every music fan will want to tick off their bucket list

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Six times huge bands have secretly performed under fake names

As the Churnups – aka Foo Fighters – rock Glastonbury, we look back on six times major bands have taken to the stage under a top-secret pseudonym

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