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Joe Shooman

Iron Maiden

Fifty Years of the Beast

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 09/10/2025

ISBN: 9781789297508

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Biographies

Binding: Hardback

Size: 246 x 189 mm

Extent: 304 pages

Illustration: colour integrated

Territorial Rights: World ex Portugal

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Summary:

Beware the Beast: hard rock pioneers Iron Maiden boast numerous awards, countless No. 1 albums and singles worldwide, and over 130 million sales. And with 2025 marking fifty years since their founding, there is simply nobody like them.

With three generations of fans oiling the jaws of the war machine, Iron Maiden have roved across continents for fifty years, uniting fans worldwide under the twin banners of great music and unforgettable visuals. Between the talismanic talent of Bruce Dickinson, the genius songwriting of Steve Harris and the demonic undead gaze of Eddie, there is nowhere to hide from one of heavy metal’s last true behemoths.

This beautifully illustrated keepsake celebrates the epic, all-conquering albums and gets under the skin of a group of characters unlike any other. Using unseen photographs and new stories from over 80 original interviews, including with virtually all ex-band members, renowned music writer Joe Shooman has painted a truly kaleidoscopic, 360-degree portrait of Iron Maiden and their immortal music. Own it, read it and get ready to run for your lives.

Reviews:

Something genuinely new for fans … essential reading.

MetalTalk Podcast

The fervour of a fan and the analysis of an expert critic ... digs deep into the music and its making with refreshing energy. There are loads of Maiden books, official and otherwise, so the author deploys the necessary due diligence to make his tome stand out

Record Collector

Sales points:

  • Christmas 2025 will mark fifty years of Iron Maiden, who remain perhaps the world’s most visually recognizable band, with armies of devoted fans across the globe.

  • Joe Shooman has assembled north of 80 entirely original interviews, including those close to the band and nearly every ex-member. This book includes entirely new content, stories and reveals for even the most dedicated Maiden-heads.

  • Iron Maiden have countless worldwide sales – over 130 million – and have toured to record-breaking crowds almost everywhere in the world. They are one of the last truly global music brands.

  • Joe Shooman has been a music, travel and entertainment journalist for over 20 years, and has written over 15 books. He is available for PR.

  • Will coincide with the 2025–26 Iron Maiden Run For Your Lives World Tour.

About the Author:

Joe Shooman

Joe Shooman is a music journalist of long-standing (Mixmag, Metal Hammer Special Editions, Record Collector, Daily Star etc.) whose Bruce Dickinson biography has never been out of print since it was first released in 2007. An updated edition, entitled Maiden Voyage, has sold steadily since its 2015 release. His contacts and insight are second to none.

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