Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Although fluid in the early years of the band, the lineup for most of the band’s history has consisted of Harris, lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, drummer Nicko McBrain, and guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers. The band have released 41 albums, including 17 studio albums, 13 live albums, four EPs and seven compilations. They have also released 47 singles and 20 video albums. Two electronic games have been released with Iron Maiden soundtracks, and the band’s music is featured in a number of other video games.
Iron Maiden’s 30 greatest songs
Hallowed Be Thy Name (1982)
The Trooper (1983)
Aces High (1984)
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988)
Powerslave (1984)
Phantom of the Opera (1980)
2 Minutes to Midnight (1984)
The Number of the Beast (1982)
Paschendale (2003)
Fear of the Dark (1992)
Dance of Death (2003)
Band members
Steve Harris – Bass, Backing vocals
Dave Murray – Guitars
Adrian Smith – Guitars, Backing Vocals & Keyboards
Bruce Dickinson – Lead Vocals & Piano
Nicko McBrain – Drums
Janick Gers – Guitars
Steve Harris
Stephen Percy Harris (born 12 March 1956) is an English musician who is the bassist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, primary songwriter and founder/leader of heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He has been the band’s only constant member since their inception in 1975 and, along with guitarist Dave Murray, the only member to appear on every album.
Discography
Main articles: Iron Maiden discography and List of songs recorded by Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden (1980)
Killers (1981)
The Number of the Beast (1982)
Piece of Mind (1983)
Powerslave (1984)
Somewhere in Time (1986)
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988)
No Prayer for the Dying (1990)
Fear of the Dark (1992)
The X Factor (1995)
Virtual XI (1998)
Brave New World (2000)
Dance of Death (2003)
A Matter of Life and Death (2006)
The Final Frontier (2010)
The Book of Souls (2015)
Senjutsu (2021)
