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Iron Maiden

Origin: Leyton, East London, England · Active Years: 1975-present

A detailed catalogue profile for Iron Maiden.

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1 album / credit record(s) · Heavy Metal/NWOBHM

English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London in 1975 by bassist and chief songwriter Steve Harris, and a leading act of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The 1981 arrival of vocalist Bruce Dickinson coincided with a creative and commercial breakthrough on 1982's The Number of the Beast.

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Band Lineup & Member Profiles

Lead Vocals
1981-1993, 1999-present
'The Air Raid Siren' whose operatic range and theatrical presence defined Maiden's breakthrough.
Bass, Backing Vocals, Keyboards
1975-present
Founder, primary songwriter, and bassist famous for his galloping fingerstyle bass tone.
Guitars
1976-present
Guitarist known for his fluid legato soloing style and dual-guitar harmonies.
Guitars, Backing Vocals
1980-1990, 1999-present
Guitarist and co-writer who added refined melodic solos and hit songwriting.
Drums
1979-1982
Original 80s drummer whose fast punk-influenced metal drumming powered The Number of the Beast.

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Complete 1980s Studio Discography

Complete 1980–1989 studio release index harvested for Iron Maiden. Archived records link directly to full dossiers; remaining releases are queued for harvesting.

♫ 1980
Iron Maiden
1980 · EMI Records
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♫ 1981
Killers
1981 · EMI Records
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The Number of the Beast
1982 · EMI Records
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♫ 1983
Piece of Mind
1983 · EMI Records
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♫ 1984
Powerslave
1984 · EMI Records
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♫ 1986
Somewhere in Time
1986 · EMI Records
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♫ 1988
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
1988 · EMI Records
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