Fozzy - The Prisoner (2000)

Song : The Prisoner
Performer : Fozzy
Origin: USA
Album : Fozzy, 2000

For over 20 years, Fozzy had been criminally locked in a room of sushi and geishas...forced under the sword  to write many heavy metal classics that we actually heard today. This is a story according Fozzy, the heavy metal band that frontman by Chris Jericho. He is quite serious about singing the metal tunes as his talent is as hard as his power slam. Well, The Prisoner was actually one of their 'materials', their 'true version' is strong, and crispy in style of heavy metal. Singing is well done, as well the rest of instrumentation. Guitarist in charge are extremely original in style and tunes. For a band 'in this type', the production is cyrstal clear. Come to heard this real rockstar we strangely never heard before, in their debut album Fozzy, as well several songs that had been sung by Black Sabbath and eye raising other line ups.

The real The Prisoner (?)....in unbelievable perfect cover.

Styles: heavy metal
Faithful to Original version: yes - well, they are the 'original' supposedly
Re-Arrangements: 2/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 5/5
Rhythm guitar: 4.5/5
Solos: 5/5
Bass: 5/5
Drums: 5/5
Sound and Production: 5/5

Listen Fozzy's version of The Prisoner (You tu be)

• Chris Jericho (credited as Moongoose McQueen) – lead vocals
• Rich Ward (credited as Duke LaRüe) – guitar, backing vocals
• Frank Fontsere (credited as KK LaFlame) – drums, backing vocals
• Ryan Mallam (credited as The Kidd) – guitar
• Dan Dryden (credited as Shawn "Sports" Pop) – bass, backing vocals-2000

USA Mockery Heavy metal band with Chris Jericho, covering The Prisoner in album Fozzy 2002

Joker's Daughter - Infinite Dreams (2011)

Song : Infinite Dreams
Performer : Joker's Daughter by Helena Costas
Origin: UK
Album : May Cause Side Effects, 2011

Joker's Daughter is the solo band from Greek musician Helena Costas. This version of Iron Maiden's Infinite Dreams come in New Age / Pop style.  Instrumentation is all re-arranged into pop with touch of Celtic and New Age acoustic guitar. The cover is in their 2nd album May Cause Side Effects, 2011 which contained a serious works of New Age Pop, worth buying if you into the genre or just need a good music.

Enjoyable re-interpretation of Infinite Dreams with female voices

Styles: New Age / Celtic / Pop
Faithful to Original version: re-arranged
Re-Arrangements: 5/5 - (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 5/5
Rhythm guitar: 4/5
Solos: not available
Bass: 4/5
Drums: not available
Sound and Production: 4/5

see official website

Joker's Daughter to cover Iron Maiden's "Infinite Dreams" in album May Cause Side Effects, 2011

Brown Brigade - Hallowed Be Thy Name (2007)

Song : Hallowed Be Thy Name
Performer : Brown Brigade
Origin: Canada
Album : Into the Mouth of Badd(d)ness 2007

Brown Brigade is heavy metal band formed by ex Sum 41guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh. The version of Hallowed Be Thy Name is strickly following the original, but the re-works of every instrumentation and vocals is worth listening. Singer is slightly weird at the beginning but eventually developed into awesome performances. The duo guitars works are excellent, the rhythm and solos are sounds just like the '80s. Bass are audible with drums work also good. The intro is too fast making it a bit unfamiliar but this is pay off in the song section. The version is on their debut album Into the Mouth of Badd(d)ness 2007.

Interesting version of Hallowed Be Thy Name and high quality of sounds

Styles: Heavy Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 - good retouch (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 4/5
Rhythm guitar: 4.5/5
Solos: 5/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 4/5
Sound and Production: 5/5

Check the Song Sample

Brown Brigade from ex Sum 41guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh to cover Iron Maiden "Hallowed Be Thy Name" in album Into the mouth of Badd(d)ness 2007

Metal Styx - Brave New World (2012)

Song : Brave New World
Performer : Metal Styx
Origin: Russian
Album : Магический амулет (Magical Amulet) (2012)

There is little information available for Metal Styx. They are from Russia obviously and the cover of Brave New World found in their 2012 album, the titled translated as Magical Amulet. They are Black metal band with a folk instrument attached. The version of Brave New World is interesting, the intro and first verse are re-arranged into folk instrumental version but the vocal is growling black metal style. The solos with violin sound is also awesome.

Interesting version of Brave New World in folk black metal.

Styles: Folk Black Metal
Faithful to Original version: fair
Re-Arrangements: 4/5 - good retouch (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 3/5
Rhythm guitar: 3/5
Solos: 5/5 - using violins, flute, etc.
Bass: 3/5
Drums: 3/5
Sound and Production: 4/5

Listen and enjoy

very little known on Metal Styx, who covered a nice version of Brave New World (Iron Maiden)

Anathema - The Phantom of the Opera (2003 Live)

Song : The Phantom of the Opera 
Performer : Anathema
Origin: UK
Album :  Live

UK alternative gothic / doom metal band, Anathema has put The Phantom of the Opera on their live set list occasionally. The cover recorded in some of the show, such as in Live at Metal Mania 2003. The version sounds energetic in front of live crowd. Vocalist done a good touch up, guitarists although still missing one or two notes but rendered the solos and riff in a fun way. Both bassist and drum are enjoyable.

This version with live video can is enjoyable to listen.

Styles: Heavy Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 4/5
Rhythm guitar: 3.5/5
Solos guitars: 3.5/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 4/5
Sound and Production: 3/5 (Live recording)

Anathema covering Iron Maiden's Phantom of the Opera

Chaos Heidi - 2 Minutes to Midnight

Song : 2 Minutes to Midnight
Performer : Chaos Heidi
Origin: French
Album :  un released

Chaos Heidi is metal vocalist from French. She is active as new singer of Asylum Pyre, a Paris based Progressive Metal. This version of 2 Minutes to Midnight found on Heidi's soundcloud website. This version is even more powerful than her Run To The Hills. The quality of recording is excellent, with all guitars, bass and drums sound great. Heidi's vocal also bring new feel to the song and again the vocal is great.

You can follow Chaos Heidi is her band Asylum Pyre in their latest album, Fifty Years Later.

Great female version of 2 Minutes to Midnight

Styles: Heavy Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 5/5
Rhythm guitar: 4/5
Solos guitars: 4/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 4/5
Sound and Production: 5/5

Heidi Chaos Official Song Sample for 2 Minutes to Midnight (Soundcloud)

Chaos Heidi metal singer covering Iron Maiden's "2 Minutes to Midnight"

Chaos Heidi - Run To The Hills

Song : Run To The Hills
Performer : Chaos Heidi, Vibrations Chant
Origin: French
Album :  un released

Chaos Heidi is metal vocalist from French. She is active as singer of Asylum Pyre, a Paris based Progressive Metal. This version of Run to The Hills is recorded by Chaos Heidi and a music studio Vibrations Chant or
Chaîne de VIBRATIONS. This is perhaps music recording studio and also music training center. They recorded this version of Iron Maiden in great quality. Chaos Heidi vocals is excellent, powerful in alto voices. Instrumentation also good, the drum sounds full. You can follow Chaos Heidi is her band Asylum Pyre in their latest album, Fifty Years Later.

Not many Run To The Hills sung by female so this is perhaps one of top version.

Styles: Heavy Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 5/5
Rhythm guitar: 4/5
Solos guitars: 4/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 4/5
Sound and Production: 5/5

Listen to Official Released by Heidi Chaos / Vibration Chant 

French based female metal singer Chaos Heidi in covering Iron Maiden's Run To The Hills

Iron Maiden Movie Crossover Artwork

Some of Iron Maiden Eddie movie crossover artworks. Click for higher resolution of the artworks.

Voldemort vs Eddie

Yes... go home Picard... Eddie in Star Trek

Iron maiden star trek Harry Potter JK Rowling Spock James T Kirk

Superchrist - Running Free (2004)

Song : Running Free
Performer : Superchrist
Origin: USA
Album : South of Hell, 2004

Superchrist is the trio heavy metal band from Illinois USA. Their style is very old fashion ala Motorhead. The cover of Running Free got an injection of rough vocals and early '80 sounds. The got their groove close to Di'Anno and Clive Burr era. Vocals are original.

Styles: Heavy Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 4/5
Rhythm guitar: 3/5
Solos guitars: 4/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 4/5
Sound and Production: 3/5

Hear the Song Sample from Youtu be

Superchrist album South of Hell, covering Iron Maiden's "Running Free"

Futures End - Powerslaves (2009)

Song : Powerslaves
Performer : Futures End
Origin: USA
Album : Memoirs of a Broken Man , 2009

Futures End is USA power progressive metal band. The member of the band was not newbie but coming from big names, such as guitarist Christian Wentz (Circle II Circle), Jon Allen the singer, ex Testament and Sadus. The version of Powerslaves however, runs quite a bit too original compare to their prog power. Vocal is the main power in this cover. Guitars are okay and solos seems got his time with twin melodies attack.

Cover of Powerslave that true to its original with strong vocal.

Styles: Power Progressive Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 2/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 5/5
Rhythm guitar: 3/5
Solos guitars: 4/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 3/5
Sound and Production: 3/5

CHECK THE SAMPLE in Yo utube

USA Power Progressive Metal band, Futures End with Iron Maiden's "Powerslaves"

The album got two artworks




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Iron Maiden Early Photos

Some of Iron Maiden early year photos.

do you recognize? 

Bruce Dickinson school year photo

the classic Iron Maiden line up

Clive Burr, Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Steve Harris

and the line up prior to that

Paul Di'Anno, Clive Burr, Dennis Stratton, Dave Murray and Steve Harris

from Iron Maiden - 30 Years of the Beast - Paul Stenning

Isaak - Wrathchild (2013)

Song : Wrathchild
Performer : Isaak (formerly named Gandhi's Gunn)
Origin: Italy
Album : The Longer the Beard The Harder The Sound, 2013

Isaak is Italy Stoner Metal band. They were previously under the name Gandhi's Gunn and released two full albums and one EP before switching to new label (Small Stone Recording) and changed name to Isaak. The version of Wrathchild is on their new 'Isaak' album The Longer The Beard The Harder The Sound , which is a re-released because they already released by Gandhi's Gunn in 2012. Wrathchild is only found in the 'Isaak' 2013 released.

Wrathchild is a perfect song to be converted into stoner metal version. The riff turns into perfect slower stoner feel. The vocals is the best to fit, guitar sounds in stoned '80s sounds, remind you of Metallica Cliff Burton bass distortion in Anesthesia Pulling Teeth sounds. Guitar solos are great. This is the latest Iron Maiden cover song by April 2013. Supported the band new album .

Good version of Wrathchild in stoner metal.

Styles: Stoner Metal
Faithful to Original version: fair
Re-Arrangements: 4/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 4/5
Rhythm guitar: 5/5 - good choice of distortion
Solos guitars: 4/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 3/5 - slowed down as per music style required
Sound and Production: 4/5

Check the song sample HERE

Italy stoner metal Isaak 2013 album The Longer The Beard the Harder The Sound, covering Iron Maiden's "Wrathchild"

Arachnes - Flash of the Blade (1997)

Song : Flash of the Blade
Performer : Arachnes
Origin: Italy
Album : The Goddess Temple, 1997, re-issue 2001

Arachnes is power metal band from Italy. Just like legion of power metal band in Italy, they are into concept album, neo-classical and Rhapsody of Fire thing. The version of Flash of the Blade is very orchestral. The drum seems a bit too ridiculous in the start, but then mixed well into the song. Singer is good and enjoyable.  The album The Goddess Temple is strong power metal album worth to check by any power metal fan.

The orchestration and keyboard solos are enjoyable, as well the vocal.

Styles: Symphonic Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 4/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 4/5
Rhythm guitar: 3/5
Solos guitars: 4/5 - with keyboard tandem
Bass: 4/5 - quite good and audible in the mixing
Drums: 3/5
Sound and Production: 4/5

Italian Power Metal Arachnes covering Iron Maiden's Flash of the Blade in album The Goddess Temple

Angelus Apatrida - Be Quick or Be Dead (2010)

Song : Be Quick or Be Dead
Performer : Angelus Apatrida
Origin: Spain
Album : Clockwork, 2010

Angelus Apatrida is thrash metal band from Spain. Their cover of Be Quick or Be Dead come in thrash metal feel. Faster with double pedal drum all the way. The singer is great and guitars come in furious riff as well solos.

Another faster and energetic of Be Quick or Be Dead.

Styles: Thrash Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 4/5
Rhythm guitar: 5/5
Solos: 5/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 4/5
Sound and Production: 5/5

Listen Be Quick or Be Dead by Angelus Apatrida

Thrash metal band Angelus Apatrida in Be Quick or Be Dead, covered in album Clockwork

Kreator - The Number of the Beast (2012)

Song : The Number of the Beast
Performer : Kreator
Origin: Germany
Album : Phantom Antichrist , B-sides 2012

In support for Kreator's Phantom Antichrist, The Number of the Beast was included in their B-Sides bonus. Just expected from the veteran thrash metaller, Kreator put in a thrash scream version of the song. The song's melodies had been flattened to give the effect of raw.

Top version of The Number, just expected from the Kreator himself.

Styles: Thrash Metal
Faithful to Original version: yes
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 5/5
Rhythm guitar: 4/5
Solos: 4/5
Bass: 4/5
Drums: 4/5
Sound and Production: 5/5

Listen Kreator's Number of the Beast 

Kreator singing The Number of the Beast, album Phantom Ant1christ

Necromantia - The Number of the Beast (2001)

Song : The Number of the Beast
Performer : Necromantia
Origin: Greece
Album : 12 Years Doing Devils Work - Covering Evil, 2001

Necromantia is black metal act from Greece. Their Number of the Beast is something different. Start with Sebastian Bach intro, the song is somewhat arranged in very rough and raw version. Bass are up in the front frequency, the guitar distortion is very thrash metal. Singer is okay but the screaming is a little over the top. Solos are there as original, and the ending with choirs is also a strange mix.

Strange mixing in sounds and a little unusual stuff in this version of Numbers.

Styles: black metal
Faithful to Original version: fair
Re-Arrangements: 3/5 (1=notes per notes, 5=extreme deviation)
Vocals: 4/5
Rhythm guitar: 3/5
Solos guitars: 3/5
Bass: 3/5
Drums: 3/5
Sound and Production: 3/5

Listen to the Yo u tube video

Greece black metal act, Necromantia in album Covering Evil, with Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast"

Iron Maiden in Melbourne 1992, Indonesia Magazine

This is a live report from Melbourn 1992 of Iron Maiden performance. Taken from Indonesian magazine.

the headline said: "They knocking the door and screaming, "Maiden! Maiden!"

Dave Murray

Janick Gers

Iron Maiden in Melbour 1992 photos