The lead singer of heavy metal icons Iron Maiden has revealed how he had to 'audition' at a Greater Manchester brewery before bosses agreed to team up. They've since created a beer which has become a worldwide hit.
The band joined roces with family-run Robinsons brewery in Stockport in 2013 to create and launch Trooper – named after the band's song of the same name. More than 35 MILLION pints in 68 countries have since been sold.
That success led to the creation of Trooper IPA and a range of eight other seasonal and limited edition beers. Iron Maiden played to thousands of adoring fans at a sell-out show at the AO Arena last night (Friday) as part of their The Future Past Tour.
