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Simon Dawson shares his drum head choices

Author Benedetta Baldin - 17.6.2025

Although Simon Dawson, who took Nicko McBrain’s position on the Iron Maiden drum seat, hasn’t received much attention, he is now making an impression by showcasing the drum heads he used during the Run for Your Lives tour in a video released by Code Drum Heads. A glimpse inside his office is also given to us.

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Bruce Dickinson releases “Gods of War” brand new video

Ahead of the release of Bruce Dickinson’s re-worked version of his classic 1994 album, now titled “More Balls To Picasso”, the lyric video for lead single ‘Gods of War’ has dropped. With a timely message and a fresh, contemporary production, ‘Gods of War’, features Brazilian composer Antonio Teoli’s unique contribution, adding indigenous instruments from the Amazon at the...

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One man, one band, 365 t-shirts – the ultimate Iron Maiden tribute

During the years of which I’ve been a music enthusiast, I’ve seen and met several people that are big fans of bands. I am probably one myself, when it comes to certain artists. But frankly, I’ve yet to encounter someone as dedicated as Martin Jackson from Macclesfield, England, that is now making waves into the...

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Men of iron still going strong – Iron Maiden in Helsinki 16.6.

Iron Maiden, a powerhouse of British heavy metal since 1975, embarked on their latest concert tour “Run for Your Lives” a few weeks ago starting from Budapest, Hungary. Last Monday the caravan stopped in Helsinki, where Iron Maiden performed for two hours in front of 42 000 fans. Because once is not enough, Chaoszine absolutely...

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Johannes Eckerström of Avatar shares his feelings about playing with Iron Maiden

Vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metal band Avatar recently discussed the band’s upcoming summer 2025 European tour as the support act for Iron Maiden in an interview with Wayne Carle Jr. of the 95 WIIL Rock (WIIL-FM) radio station in Wisconsin. The band had previously opened for the British heavy metal legends for three shows...

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Bruce Dickinson announces “More Balls To Picasso”, out July 25th

In 1994, having left Iron Maiden for a time (he rejoined in 1999), Bruce Dickinson released his second solo album, entitled “Balls To Picasso”. Named in honor of the cubist pioneer whose representations of spherical objects were as squares, and reflected on the cover in graffiti style on a tiled bathroom wall, the album belied...

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Iron Maiden’s manager comments on audience using smartphones to record the band’s performance

Rod Smallwood, manager of Iron Maiden, has expressed gratitude to fans for honoring the band’s request that they not record on their phones or other devices while on tour. This week, the metal heavyweights played two sold-out gigs in Budapest, Hungary, to start off their Run For Your Lives tour. Additionally, fans mostly relished the...

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A flawless execution of entertainment – live report of Iron Maiden’s show in Prague 31.05

In 2025 there aren’t many legendary acts still performing in full force, so when one comes quite close to our home it’s imperative that we go see it. This is why the Chaoszine team took two flights to Prague and then walked to the Letňany Airport to witness the “Run For Your Lives Tour” with...

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And the music plays on with Iron Maiden – photo report of their show in Prague 31.05

The cobblestoned streets of Prague have echoed with thunderous riffs and soaring vocals as British metal titans Iron Maiden storm into the Letňany Aiport, bringing decades of heavy metal mastery to the heart of Europe. Opening the assault, American powerhouse Halestorm unleashed their electrifying brand of hard rock, with frontwoman Lzzy Hale’s commanding presence setting...

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