Best band in the world. Hands down. UP THE F**KING IRONS!

they rock

they are badazz

MAIDEN MAIDEN!!! Great music and you can learn something from their lyrics.Bruce Dickinson awesome singer.

Their early albums are terrific, their more recent albums not so consistent.

When Iron Maiden are in the zone they are one of the great classic metal bands. Bruce Dickinson is an extraordinary vocalist, and the rest of the band fill their roles adequately. They were at their peak in the 80's when pansy/hair metal was hot this side of the pond. Maiden are much better than their contemporaries in Judas Priest.

I love Maiden. Everything through Seventh Son of a Seventh son was brilliant. Unfortunately the band seems deflated these days. Their last several albums have been about as much fun as a good case of the crabs. I dropped them one star for inconsistency as of late.

They are really talented musicians but their style is not my favorite. I don't really like the length of a lot of their songs, it tends to drag (I do live the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album) and for some reason Bruce Dickinson's voice kind of annoys me, but they do some good stuff as well.

Iron Maiden is the best Heavy Metal of all time,and still going strong,and getting stronger

My all time favorite Heavy Meatal band. I like most the punk-rock first period with Paul DiAno esp. in the first debut album. The metallic period with Bruce Dickison is also differend but extremelly good. Top alboums was "Powerslave" and "Somewhere in time". Finally we had and a short brake with another singer called Blaze.... ,they made 2 bad alboums and Dickison came buck

Piece of Mind was their best work.

Paul DiAnno is one of my fave vocalists,the early stuff is like a perfect cross between metal and punk.faves:Killers and Piece Of Mind.

  Iron Maiden are ACE! They always have been and always will be. Every time I hear Maiden I think 'Ahh, decent music, I'm so glad I don't listen to that chart trash anymore.' And for the people who think Bruce can't sing or his voice is shaky when he sings live, may I seriously recommend you go and get your hearing tested. I think you've got to take every album as it comes. They're all different and although some songs maybe stronger than others, I think the band wouldn't have put the songs on the album if they didn't think that they were good enough.

I think, like many others that Maiden are one of the best, if not the best metal band of all time!

UP THE IRONS!! 

Went quickly downhill after Powerslave. But some good tracks up to then before the book reading took over. Dickinson can't really sing. Lots of effects in the studio, hear him live and his voice is shaky.

I much prefer the snot nosed punkier version of the Di'Anno years to the proggier sound of the Dickinson line -up. I'm not much into the cod-operatic vocals of singers like Bruce Dickinson, Ronnie Dio, Ian Gillan and wossisface from Judas Priest. For my money their debut still stands head and shoulders above their other material

Possibly the greatest metal band in the world; some of their songs are pure genius. Their first album was utterly flawless, and Powerslave was also close to being so. Their members are greatly talented, and they have an immense arsenal of brilliant songs. They're still going strong now even though other bands have gone off the boil. (Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death were great). Classic tracks: Phantom of the Opera, Charlotte the Harlot, Killers, Iron Maiden, Wrathchild, Invaders, Children of the Damned, Aces High, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Powerslave, Trooper, Wicker Man, Where Eagles Dare, Fear of the Dark, Age of Innocence, Dance of Death,...(gasps for breath)..., Paschendale, Blood Brothers, Flash of the Blade...

A great live show! Steve Harris is one of the best bass players there is. His band mates ain't bad , either

I used to like this stuff when I was younger but I kind of grew out of it. They are talented but their whole schtick about the darkside and medieval mythology just does'nt interest me anymore.

Iron Maiden headed the next wave of the british invasion. They furthered the works of Deep Purple/Led Zeppelin/Black Sabbath, by taking the music faster and louder. And with Judas Priest, they pretty much ended up popularising 'heavy metal'. Compared to many of the other 'heavy metal' bands nowadays, they arent as 'angry' or 'satanic' as many of the bands (look at the viking countries) that we (wrongly) associate heavy metal with. Despite having album named 'Number of the Beast', Iron Maiden generally doesnt act in that manner, and claims that the song the album is based on is really just about a dream Harris had. What Iron Maiden brought, was relatively obscure lyrics, due to the writing of Steve Harris, who based their songs on more obscure things (such as 'Quest for Fire' or having album based on Alvin Maker series in 'Seventh Son'). They used a 'dual guitar attacks (as people like to advertise)' with great effect, and with Harris' bass, generates a 'galloping' feel that is typical of Iron Maiden works. Then, they have had strong vocalists throught their career, a deeper voice of Di'Anno at first, and moving to the 'air raid siren' of Bruce Dickinson, that we associate Iron Maiden with. Popular songs: Purgatory (Killers), Run to the hills (Number of the Beast), The Trooper (Piece of Mind), Aces High (Powerslaves), Can I play with madness (Seventh Son...)

Good music, but what a horrible singer.

Fear of the Dark was a crappy album (Didn't excite me and easily the low point in Bruce's career) with an an incredible title song that has been made redundant by the vastly superiour Rock in Rio version (Bruce's vocals sucked in the early 90s and the Brazilian crowd is a blast.) while Virtual XI and No Prayer were nothing special. Other than that, UP THE IRONS!!!! To anybody who thinks these guys have nothing left in them: Listen to Sign of the Cross (XFactor), Futureal (VXI), The Clansman (VXI) Ghost of the Navigator (BNW...Or Hell, just about anything on that album...), Paschendale (DoD), and Journeyman (DoD).

IRON MAIDEN is TIMELESS! They were THE heavy metal band to listen to from the 'British metal invasion' days when Saxon, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, etc. hit the ground running with a more powerful hard rock sound that popularized the term 'heavy metal' and made it a household word. I saw them open up for Judas Priest in the early 80's at 'The Palladium' in NYC, when Paul DiAnno was their vocalist. I've been hooked since! The absolute BEST Maiden show i've ever seen was at 'Radio City Music Hall' in the 80's, when I saw them during their 'Powerslave' tour. All I can say, is my effing God!!! They were a total aural and visual assault on the senses... a literal 'metal machine'!!! Incredible live show that to this day, I feel was one of the best live rock shows i've ever seen. I'm 44, and have seen over 650 live shows over the years.

not that bad of a band but they are overrated

their first album alone deserves them a 5-star... they might not be as good now (of course, everbody depreciates), but they're sound has become really influential among the metal bands of today. Just listen to "phantom of the opera" or "the trooper" or "hallowed be thy name"... and you'll definitely see their vast influence. You just gotta love those double leads accompanied by a horse pedal... Hi-Yah!!!

Iron Maiden is without a doubt one of the best Metal bands of all time. They are vary good in my books but not quite a 5-star-Great

What band is like them? They have stood the test of time and have proven themselves as live event MUST SEE'S. While the knock on them is that some of their intros may sound like other Maiden songs, the truth is they are Maiden songs and its their own distinct sound. While other bands have sold out like Metallica or have changed personality with each new album [Crue}; Maiden is the franchise of Power Metal and equal too or slightly behind real Judas Priest. Sorry Sharon that you have professional jealousy, but your fat burned-out old man is a has-been. In death even Ed Hunter is more athletic than Ozzy was at ten.

The greatest, brilliant....matchless!!

These guys rock!

EDDIE RULES!!!!!!!! i love this band

IRON MAIDEN RULES, I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS! UP THE IRONS

There are several reviews here by people that it seems do not even like the type of music Iron Maiden produce. Those people are idiots. Why bother reviewing something you aren't even into? Meteal is a niche genre, of course it isn't for everybody... Anyway. 5 stars, since (along with Judas Priest) more or less defined British heavy metal, and single handedly spawned power metal. If you're really into Iron Maiden by the way, head over to nuclearblast.de and have a listen to Edguy, they have a similar sound (the singer even sounds a bit like Bruce) without being a complete ripoff.

All i can really say about this band is they are one of the oldest, but still the greatest metal bands out there today. Unbelievable guitar solos. It'll blow your mind! If you haven't heard much of Maiden, Definately check em' out!!!

One of the greatest bands ever...just listen to The Clairavoyant!!!! Up The Irons!!!

I would have to say they are between Ok and good. I see all of the ratings all being 5, the music of Iron Maiden isn't that good now. Bruce Dickinson has a hell of a voice, but his voice always sounds the same, the way he does those long notes and all of that gets old a little to soon. If you are into simple music that keeps repeating itself over and over in a song and listening to a guy who thinks he is an Opera singer, but really is a Metal singer then go for it. The lyrics of this band are a little cheesy and weak, although a few songs aren't to bad with some potential behind it. I myself am not into Mid-evil stuff. The music is Average, heard a few good songs. Nothing to get your meat out over.

Un-feckin-believable

My favorite band since 1982 when I first got into music. I try to see them on each tour and am never dissapointed in the preformance. My favorite gig so far was on the last tour in 2000 seeing them in Paris, France and Bruce spoke French between songs throughout the whole show to the crowd. I could not understand a word, but the French crowd was incredible in response to him and the band. The ride back to my hotel on the subway was fun because the French fans were all singing the songs and rocking the train back and forth. Earl's Court in London a couple nights later was good too because I think that was the first show Maiden had done in London since Bruce rejoined the band. Caught them at Brixton in 1998 with Blaze singing, and I think that was the last time they had done London. So the Earl's Court gig was special for that reason. And I love seeing Maiden in their hometown. Not to say they don't do great shows here in America, Maiden gives it their all wherever they play. Counting down to the new album and tour in 2003!

Iron Maiden can't be sought. Iron Maiden can't be fought.

OK music, killer guitar solos though.

dude...it's 2002 and i still can't get enough killers....sure i like the paul dianno years but bruce is a f'n legend....i rarely go a drunk without double fistin the mike and screamin out murders in the rue morgue

One of the alltime greatest heavy metal bands, who really went against the 80's heavy metal trend. Amazing musicianship that featured twin lead guitars, pumbling bass lines, and godly metal vocals. Not to mention superb songwriting! Get any one of their first 8 albums and you'll be blown away. UP THE IRONS!

Man, what can you say about a band who have juzt managed to get it right on in every way. Bruce Dickinson iz probably tha greatezt frontman in heavy metal hiztory, Steve Harris-not that often you get a bassizt at tha heart of tha band but Steve haz alwayz led Maiden well and iz definitely among tha top 5 bassistz in rock/metal eva-speed,technique and a great songwriter, he'z got it all man! Dave Murray/Adrian Smith-gotta be tha bezt guitar duo eva man!Dave'z speed and excellent ear for melody and Adrian'z great playing and songwriting.Nicko McBrain-frequently cited by heavy metal playerz az one of tha greatz,highly technical,brilliant rhythmic sense and completely unique style, as Steve said "I have trouble keeping up with Nick some timez!." With tha addition of Janick Gers bringin' a three-pronged guitar attack to Maiden they produced one of their bezt albumz in yearz(2000'z "Brave New World"). Incredible man-give them a lizten! Rec. albumz:Brave New World Powerslave Seventh son of a Seventh Son

Ah, Maiden. One of the greatest metal bands of all time. I highly recommend "Number Of the Beast," "Powerslave," and "Brave New World." If you like metal, then what are you waiting for? Get some Iron Maiden, today! UP THE IRONS!! (of course)

UP THE IRONS!!!

Eddie. Yep. Love Maiden.

Iron Maiden´s music will never die.

I've saw them live for the Powerslave tour in Mpls. MN in 1985 and the were great.

The Paul DiAnno stuff was actually pretty good.

IRON MAIDEN FOREVER!! they are great, i know my name says that i like punk but metal is kikin too. and this is some great metal...it has it own original style to it that no other band i have heard! go out and buy some of it!!

Another one of my fave bands can't wait to see them in november

Steve Harris - a powerful band member, and that includes his song-writing ability. I love the twin-guitar sound of the band, which is best heard on songs written by Steve e.g. Aces High, Fear Of The Dark, Deja Vu, Rime Of The Ancient Mariner etc.