Steve Harris formed Iron Maiden on Christmas Day, 1975 – presumably while bored during the Queen’s speech. Five decades, 17 albums and one Satanic Panic later, The Beast have become the measuring stick of British heavy metal. They’re also one of the wildest live bands you will ever see.
Backed by their zombified mascot, Eddie – not to mention enough pyro to scorch your retinas – Maiden have always put on a staggering show, no matter their age or where they’re playing. So, let’s have a butcher’s at these icons’ history, conveniently distilled into 10 significant gigs.
