Iron Maiden
- MatchIron Maiden
- 100%Bruce Dickinson
- 74%Judas Priest
- 74%Testament
- 52%Megadeth
- 51%Helloween
- 51%Saxon
- 49%Black Sabbath
- 48%Dio
- 48%Ronnie James Dio
- 46%Metallica
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