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Iron Maiden Sells 50% Catalog, Name, Likeness to Pophouse

7/16/2026

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Iron Maiden announced it will sell 50% of its catalogue, name and likeness rights to Pophouse Entertainment.
Pophouse Entertainment said the band has performed over 2,500 shows and generated $681.1 million in ticket sales since 1984.
The deal follows recent sales by legacy acts such as Pink Floyd, KISS and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The agreement may allow Iron Maiden’s live-performance career to continue beyond speculation of its final stages.

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Iron Maiden announced it will sell 50% of its catalogue, name and likeness rights to Pophouse Entertainment.
Pophouse Entertainment said the band has performed over 2,500 shows and generated $681.1 million in ticket sales since 1984.
The deal follows recent sales by legacy acts such as Pink Floyd, KISS and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The agreement may allow Iron Maiden’s live-performance career to continue beyond speculation of its final stages.