Iron Maiden : Fifty Years of the Beast

Using unseen photographs and new stories from over seventy-five original interviews, renowned music writer Joe Shooman has painted a truly kaleidoscopic, 360-degree portrait of Iron Maiden and their immortal music.

<p><b>'Something genuinely new for fans … essential reading.' – MetalTalk Podcast</b><br><br><b>'The fervour of a fan and the analysis of an expert critic ... digs deep into the music and its making with refreshing energy' – Record Collector</b><br><b><br>Beware the Beast: hard rock pioneers Iron Maiden boast numerous awards, countless No. 1 albums and singles worldwide, and over 130 million sales. And with 2025 marking fifty years since their founding, there is simply nobody like them.</b><br><br>With three generations of fans oiling the jaws of the war machine, Iron Maiden have roved across continents for fifty years, uniting fans worldwide under the twin banners of <b>great music and unforgettable visuals</b>. Between the talismanic talent of Bruce Dickinson, the genius songwriting of Steve Harris and the demonic undead gaze of Eddie, there is nowhere to hide from <b>one of heavy metal’s last true behemoths</b>.<br><br>This <b>beautifully illustrated</b> keepsake celebrates the epic, all-conquering albums and gets under the skin of a group of characters unlike any other. Using <b>unseen photographs</b> and <b>new stories</b> from <b>over 80 original interviews</b>, including with virtually all ex-band members, renowned music writer Joe Shooman has painted a truly kaleidoscopic, 360-degree portrait of Iron Maiden and their immortal music. Own it, read it and get ready to run for your lives.</p>