Iron Maiden's Eddfest: Heavy Metal Spirit

0:00On May 1st, Iron Maiden is launching Ed Fest at Needworth Park in Hartfordshire on July 10th and 11th. Frontman Bruce Dickinson dropped a wild idea in a recent interview, saying the festival could evolve into something that doesn't even feature the band. Anymore, just acts channeling that same heavy metal spirit. The lineup is hand-picked by Maiden themselves, stacking a former singer, Blaze Bailey, Blues Rock Vets. Stray, The Almighty Mongolian Rockers, All, The Who, Aussie Punks, Airborne, and Party Starters, The Darkness. Basis Steve Harris shared his own chaotic first trip to Nebworth back in 1976 for the Rolling Stones Tour of Europe. He stepped out of the car into a sea of fans, caught some Leonard Skinnerd and Todd Rungren, then bailed early because it got too rowdy. Crazy enough, he still never caught the Stones live. Harris gave a nod to the darkness, emitting there a bit outside the usual vibe, but super fun to watch. It's all about that entertaining edge for Ed Fest.

1:01Tickets are on sale now, and keep an eye out for Iron Maiden's burning ambition movie-hitting cinemas worldwide, starting May 7th. Catch the full chat with Dickinson, Harris, and drummer, Nico McBrain in the latest classic Rock magazine. That's your music news today update, AI-powered, and always on.