Iron Maiden to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With New Documentary
Distribution of the film in the United States is still up in the air, though Universal Pictures International has secured the global rights for the film. It's set to hit theaters internationally this fall, though there's no exact date yet.
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Directed by Malcolm Venville, the as-yet-untitled film will dig into Iron Maiden's remarkable 50-year history and legacy, telling the story from the perspective of both band and fans (including famous ones like Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Gene Simmons). The film will also feature interviews with key members from throughout the band's run, including the last interview with original vocalist Paul Di'Anno, who died last year.
On top of all that, the doc will boast a plethora of rare archival footage and new animated sequences featuring Iron Maiden's mascot, Eddie.
Iron Maiden will further celebrate their half-century anniversary on their Run for Your Lives World tour, which is slated to kick off with a massive European run that starts in May and wraps in August. No additional dates have been announced yet, but the tour is expected to continue into 2026.
The trek will be Iron Maiden's first without longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who announced his retirement from the road last year. McBrain has since been replaced by Simon Dawson, a session drummer, who's also spent years playing with Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris in the group British Lion.
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