Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson's love for flying is well-known, as he's piloted the band's Flight 666 plane on tours around the world. He's also the CEO of the airline supply and maintenance company Cardiff Aviation Limited. In addition, Dickinson is involved in the charity Flying Scholarships for Disabled People (FSDP).
Along with acting as the vocalist for one of heavy metal's greatest bands, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson is an accomplished pilot. The man could probably kick some ass in a fighter jet ala 'Aces High,' but Dickinson instead chose to pilot commercial aircrafts, including Maiden's own Flight 666 jet. Dickinson recently started his own aircraft maintenance business, Cardiff Aviation Limited, and the singer has just secured a near $8 million investment to help his company soar to new heights.
Iron Maiden didn't release their first studio album until five years after the band's initial formation, but once the self-titled record was unleashed in 1980, the Irons were official up!
Iron Maiden dug a little deeper in history for their soldier song, 'The Trooper,' using the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 as their inspiration for the track. Bassist Steve Harris penned the lyrics, inspired not only by the history of the war but also the Lord Tennyson poem of the same name.
Iron Maiden's landmark album 'Piece of Mind' was released on May 16, 1983. If you're not listening to the album right now, you should be … because we want to know which track from 'Piece of Mind' is your personal favorite.
Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' beer officially hit the shelves this week, but not all of the markets are on board with the promotion. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports that sales of the beer have been halted in Sweden due to concern of the beer's label running afoul of the country's alcohol requirements.
Up the Irons and up with your glasses! Iron Maiden's 'Trooper' ale has worked wonders for the Robinsons British brewery. Developed by Robinsons and Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson, the ale has become the brewery's most in-demand beer in their history.
These have not been the best of times for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain. Earlier this month, the musician's wife was arrested for allegedly assaulting a man (who may or may not have been Nicko) at the couple's West Boca, Fla., home, and now McBrain's son has been arrested for second-degree petit theft.
Iron Maiden frontman, aircraft business owner and fencing enthusiast? Yes, it's true. Intriguing rock vocalist Bruce Dickinson is an avid fencer and recently took the opportunity to square off against Olympic silver medalist Bartosz Piasecki ahead of the Norwegian Fencing Championship.
Only one band can make this crying kid happy -- and that band is Iron Maiden! Watch as this young lad's anguish builds to the heights of a Bruce Dickinson wail ... until the sweet sounds of Iron Maiden put a smil
