Iron Maiden
- MatchIron Maiden
- 100%Bruce Dickinson
- 79%Judas Priest
- 79%Testament
- 56%Helloween
- 55%Black Sabbath
- 54%Dio
- 52%Megadeth
- 49%Metallica
- 47%Motörhead
- 46%Saxon
Biography
Formed in London, England, in 1975, Iron Maiden was from the start the brainchild of Steve Harris (Stephen Percy Harris, 12 March 1957, Leytonstone, London, England; bass), formerly a member of pub rockers Smiler. Named after a medieval torture device, the music was suitably heavy and hard on the senses. The heavy metal scene of the late 70s was widely regarded as stagnant, with only a handful of bands proving their ability to survive and produce music of quality. It was at this time that a new... Read more