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Iron Maiden Song History and Live Performances
Written by Steve Harris, the song Iron Maiden opened the band's 1979 EP and has been performed live at least 2,467 times.
The song Iron Maiden is one of the earliest songs written by Steve Harris, the bassist and founding member of the band. By 1977, the lineup of the band consisted of four members. The song Iron Maiden was included as the opening track on the group's very first EP, titled The Soundhouse Tapes. In addition to the opening song Iron Maiden, this first EP included two other tracks, titled Invasion and Prowler.
The band completed the recording of The Soundhouse Tapes on New Year's Eve in 1978. The recording process took place at Spaceward studios, which were situated in Cambridge. Following the recording of the EP, the band released the project in late 1979. The EP was released on the band's own record label, which was named Rock Hard.
Following the release of the EP, the band released their first album in 1980. One week after its release, this debut album reached number four on the UK Albums Chart. According to data provided by Setlist.fm, the band has performed the song Iron Maiden in live performances at least 2,467 times.
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