**Iron Maiden** burst onto the scene in 1975, blending metal riffs with horror-metal storytelling. They’re the only band to headline stadiums from Sofia to Paris with a literal flying Eddie—yes, their mascot’s a zombie pilot now. With *The Book of Souls* (2015) still their longest album (over 92 minutes!), they’ve kept fans hooked with recent bangers like *The Writing on the Wall* (2021). Still touring in 2026, they’re metal’s relentless, Eddie-wielding titans.
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