Iron Maiden is objectively better. They consistently pump out higher quality songs. Quantity AND Quality.Iron Maiden have sold over 130 million copies of their albums worldwide and have obtained over 600 certifications. The band is considered to be one of the most influential and revered rock bands of all time.And once again, the institution's voters snubbed them — possibly because of Maiden's antipathy, possibly because they just don't like metal. But much like Black Sabbath, the Sex Pistols, and Axl Rose — artists who gave the organization the middle finger but were inducted (or is it “indicted”)
Is Iron Maiden hard rock : Iron Maiden has since become one of the most commercially successful and influential heavy metal bands of all time, even after adopting a more progressive style.
What do Metallica think of Iron Maiden
Metallica are actually huge Maiden fans, especially Lars Ulrich, which has been pointed out in other answers. However, there have been a number of occasions where Metallica has gotten under Bruce Dickinson's skin, and he is not one to bite his tongue.
What is the number 1 metal band in the world : U.S.A.: Metallica
Not only are they the biggest metal band ever, they're one of the biggest musical acts the world has ever seen.
Their sound has been emulated by many other bands those gallop patterns the harmonized lines just the whole package. And their sound has been emulated many times by other bands.
Hallowed Be Thy Name
“Hallowed Be Thy Name” from 'The Number of the Beast' (1982) Considered by many to be the definitive Maiden song.
Is Iron Maiden in the Hof
Bruce Dickinson has never minced words about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His legendary metal band Iron Maiden have been eligible to be inducted since 2004, but the supposed arbiters of rock excellence didn't nominate them until 2021, when they were snubbed (and then snubbed again in 2023).After cancelling gigs due to Di'Anno's lack of desire and inability to perform (from cocaine/amphetamine abuse and heavy drinking), Iron Maiden decided that to progress they would have to find a singer capable of being on tour. They found a replacement in former Samson frontman Bruce Dickinson.The Longest Day (2006)
Among Maiden's multitude of war epics, it might be the most brutal and horrifying – it certainly doesn't sound like the work of multimillionaires in their 60s.
The Answer Is Metallica
Add on all of Metallica's other albums and streaming numbers, and it's easy to see why Metallica are the metal band that has sold the most albums.
Who are the big 5 of heavy metal : Four decades ago, the Big Five — Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth and Exodus — remade heavy metal, no holds barred. Showing no mercy: Slayer in the mid-'80s. Credit: Chris Walter/WireImage.
Who are the big 3 of heavy metal : After some time brooding over the subject I came to the conclusion there's not a big 4 but a big 3 of classic heavy metal, and that is Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden chronologically. Yes, you could argue Motorhead deserves the fourth spot, or Manowar, or Saxon or maybe Ozzy or Dio as solo artists, etc.
Is Iron Maiden the greatest band ever
Iron Maiden have been voted the Greatest Metal Band of All Time by listeners of Planet Rock.
When asked about the most challenging Iron Maiden song to sing live, Dickinson's answer may shock some fans. "The song I find the most challenging to sing in the Maiden repertoire would be 'Aces High'. That's not just because I'm 60-something years old," he confessed.Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris.
Who passed away in Iron Maiden : Death. Burr died in his sleep on 12 March 2013 in London, four days after his 56th birthday, due to complications related to MS. In a statement released on the band's website Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris stated "This is terribly sad news. Clive was a very old friend of all of us.