Maiden uniteD

Lore & Background

Their third album, Remembrance, was released in 2015, featuring special guests including ex-Iron Maiden singers Paul Di'Anno and Blaze Bayley, as well as Wudstik, Marcela Bovio of Stream of Passion, and ex-Iron Maiden drummer Thunderstick. A European tour followed from September through December. The project also released an EP, Empire of the Clouds, in 2018, and an album, The Barrel House Tapes, in 2019.

Reader's Guide

Maiden uniteD holds significance as a unique acoustic tribute project that reimagines the heavy metal catalog of Iron Maiden in an entirely unplugged format. By collaborating with musicians from diverse bands—including Within Temptation, Apocalyptica, and former Iron Maiden members—the project bridges genres and generations. Their albums, particularly Mind the Acoustic Pieces and Remembrance, demonstrate how metal songs can be transformed through acoustic arrangements while retaining their emotional core. The project's live performances at major festivals like Wacken Open Air and Download festival helped introduce acoustic metal tributes to wider audiences. Their legacy lies in proving that heavy metal music can be effectively reinterpreted in acoustic settings, inspiring similar projects and expanding the boundaries of tribute performances. The involvement of former Iron Maiden singers Paul Di'Anno and Blaze Bayley on Remembrance adds historical weight, connecting the project directly to the band's own lineage.

Did You Know?

• Steve Harris attended the 2006 convention and gave the band 'two thumbs up'.
• The project is not affiliated with the Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute band also named Maiden United.
• Perttu Kivilaakso of Apocalyptica played cello on two tracks on Across the Seventh Sea.
• Ex-Iron Maiden singers Paul Di'Anno and Blaze Bayley appear as guests on the album Remembrance.