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Blaze Bayley Reflects on Iron Maiden's Turbulent Era

3/13/2025

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Blaze Bayley led IRON MAIDEN through a turbulent era, crafting two albums before his exit in 1999. Founder Steve Harris reminisced about the haunting themes of that time and the band's battle against the rise of alternative rock. The return of Dickinson and Smith in 2000 sparked a triumphant comeback with the release of "Brave New World."

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Blaze Bayley led IRON MAIDEN through a turbulent era, crafting two albums before his exit in 1999. Founder Steve Harris reminisced about the haunting themes of that time and the band's battle against the rise of alternative rock. The return of Dickinson and Smith in 2000 sparked a triumphant comeback with the release of "Brave New World."