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.
