[Iron Maiden] Trivia Quiz About the Still-Active Heavy Hitters!

torture device

The band name Iron Maiden is taken from a torture device said to have existed in medieval Europe. This device, also known as the “iron maiden,” had numerous sharp spikes on the inside and was designed to confine a person within it, inflicting severe injuries. Because this grotesque image matches the band’s heavy metal musical style, the name was chosen.

Eddie the Head

The full name of Iron Maiden’s iconic character “Eddie” is “Eddie the Head.” The original was designed for the band’s early stage decorations, and it was later used on album covers and merchandise, becoming known worldwide as the band’s icon.

The Trooper

“The Trooper” is a song by Iron Maiden, inspired by the poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” which depicts the 1854 Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. Widely known as one of Iron Maiden’s signature tracks, the song conveys the bravery and tragedy of battle through powerful riffs and commanding vocals.

soccer

As a boy, Mr. Harris was deeply passionate about soccer. He was part of West Ham United’s youth team and even dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. However, at 17 he bought a bass, and from then on he pursued a path in music.

Iron Maiden

True to its title, “Iron Maiden” could be called the band’s theme song, and it’s a track they always play live. By the way, the album with the most songs performed in concert seems to be, unsurprisingly, The Number of the Beast.

New Wave of British Heavy Metal

“NWOBHM” stands for “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” and refers to the heavy metal music movement that emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. Iron Maiden is one of the representative bands that came out of this movement.