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Iron Maiden's Dave Murray Reflects on Band's Resilience

6/4/2025

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Iron Maiden's guitarist Dave Murray opened up about the band's turbulent late '90s, when Bruce Dickinson's exit left them on the brink of collapse. The return of Dickinson and Adrian Smith breathed new life into the band, which now gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. Murray cherishes their evolving fanbase while balancing the demands of music and family.

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Iron Maiden's guitarist Dave Murray opened up about the band's turbulent late '90s, when Bruce Dickinson's exit left them on the brink of collapse. The return of Dickinson and Adrian Smith breathed new life into the band, which now gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. Murray cherishes their evolving fanbase while balancing the demands of music and family.