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Paul Di’Anno was a legend in many ways. Iron Maiden started with his hand in the mix, being the lead singer on the first two albums of the band. Although he left soon after, being a part of the band from 1978 to 1981, and was replaced by Bruce Dickinson, that does not mean that his impact on the music industry was any less significant.

Paul Di’Anno at the Rock Hard Festival 2015 | Image taken by: Markus Felix | Licensing to Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0

Heading several other bands in the years since then, like Killers and Battlezone. He also had an impactful solo career and changed lives, both through his music and the concerts that he played them at. With all that he was able to accomplish in his life, it is safe to say that his fans are heartbroken at his sudden passing.

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London, August 4 (Ians) Iron Maiden drummer Nicko ‘Mc Brian has now begun recovering from a massive stroke which made him unable to play drums for months, ahead of the heavy metal legends rehearsing for their new tour.

The 71-year old drum legend had begun fearing that his career may get over after he lost movement on the right side of his body in January.

Taking to the Iron Maiden social media handle, the drummer said in a video statement: “The reason I’m writing to you all today is to let you know of a very serious health problem that I have been through. In January I had a stroke, thank the Lord it was a minor one referred to as a Tia. It left me paralysed. With the love and support from my wife, Rebecca and family, my doctors, especially Julie, my Ot (Occupational Therapist), and my Maiden family...

Back in 2021, Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier came to the defense of the oft-criticized Lars Ulrich, praising the Metallica drummer as a “genius” for his showmanship and rock-solid presence behind the kit.

Duplantier doubled down on that sentiment in another interview this year, saying, “We need to bring some justice for [Ulrich] … I’m a bit tired of seeing all this conversation about Lars because what he did create is quite unique. Listen to …And Justice for All. It’s amazing.”

While speaking with Ulrich for Consequence’s just-published Metallica cover story, we asked him what he thought about Duplantier calling him a “genius,” and the Metallica drummer opened up on his larger philosophy as a musician. For Ulrich, it’s never been about flexing skill.

“The goal has never been genius,” Ulrich said. “If there’s one constant, it’s certainly not landing in the place of genius; it’s...

The nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2021 are in and the list features Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, Iron Maiden, Tina Turner, the Go-Go’s, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, Devo, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Todd Rundgren, and Dionne Warwick. The top vote-getters will be announced in May and inducted in a Cleveland, Ohio, ceremony in the fall.

To be eligible for this year’s ballot, each nominee’s first single or album had to...

“I don’t know what I’d call Teenage Time Killers, but I do know it’s a supergroup of fucking badass musicians and singers,” Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin told Rolling Stone in 2015 of his all-star punk-meets-metal side project. Their first album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1, came out that year.

Now, in the wake of Mullin’s death last month, his core collaborators in Teenage Time Killers — guitarist and co-songwriter Mick Murphy, also of My Ruin, and Foo Fighters studio engineer John Lousteau — have released a series of pro-shot...

London, March 15 (Ians/Efe) Clive Burr, the former drummer for the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died after suffering for more than a decade from multiple sclerosis, British media reported Thursday. He was 56.

In an announcement made on the group's official web site, which the press in this country quoted, the band's founder and bass player, Steve Harris, said he regretted receiving the "terribly sad news" of the death of his former bandmate Tuesday at his home.

"He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out," said Harris of the drummer,.

Clive Burr, former drummer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden, died in his sleep March 12. He was 56. Burr had been battling poor health for years, according to the band’s official site, and had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In a statement on IronMaiden.com, former bandmate Steve Harris offered his condolences. “This is terribly sad news,” he says. “Clive was a very old friend of all of us. He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out." Photos: Hollywood's Notable

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English drummer Clive Burr—best known as a member of hard rock group Samson, and then as a member of Iron Maiden from 1979 to 1982—has died, the result of a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. He was 56. Burr joined Samson in the late ’70s, helping to solidify the group’s original lineup. He departed before the release of the group’s 1979 debut, Survivor, to play in Iron Maiden. A friend of former Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton, Burr played on the band’s first three records: On 1980’s Iron Maiden and 1981’s Killers, Burr was ...

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56

Burr passed away in his sleep and had suffered poor heath for years after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, according to the band's official website.

Born in London in 1957, Burr joined Iron Maiden in 1979 and contributed to the band's first three studio albums, according to Billboard. Burr left the band in 1982, and went on to perform with a number of bands including Trust, Elixir and Praying Mantis, before he was diagnosed with Ms in 1994.

In a statement on the band's website, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris remembered his friend and former bandmate, writing:

"This is terribly sad news. Clive was a very old friend of all of us. He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out," he wrote. "This is a...

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has passed away at the age of 56 after suffering from multiple sclerosis. Steve Harris, the bands founding member and Bass player said it was "terribly sad news," in an announcement posted on the bands website. "He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out." Burr joined Iron Maiden in 1979 and played on their first three albums. Lead singer Bruce Dickinson also paid tribute, saying: "Even during the darkest days of his Ms, Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence." Burr provided the back beat on Maiden.s first three albums. The...

FEARnet dedicates this post to former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr, who we're sorry to say passed away last night. Clive had a long history of illness, incluing Multiple Sclerosis, and died peacefully in his sleep. One of classic metal's outstanding percussionists, Clive's legacy includes the first three Maiden albums, particularly the immortal Number of the Beast. Keep him in your thoughts today, and if you want to offer a toast in his honor, we've got just the thing...

Named after the song Trooper, Iron Maiden’s brew was developed by Bruce Dickinson himself. Although it’s unclear what beer has to do with the Charge of the Light Brigade, it sounds quite tasty.

Description below:

Trooper is a premium British beer inspired by Iron Maiden and handcrafted at Robinsons brewery. Being a real ale enthusiast, vocalist Bruce Dickinson has developed a beer which has true depth of character. Malt...