Series: Classic Albums
Season: Season 3
Episode Number: 1
Air Date:
Duration: 50 min
Iron Maiden has been both criticized and praised for their unforgiving presentation of hard rock. This album took them to worldwide stardom, and awoke accusations of backward masking, subliminal messages, and Satanism. Producer Martin Birch dissects the master tapes with the five band members, who discuss the writing and recording of each song, while looking for the 'hidden' elements.
Bruce Dickinson
Self - Lead Vocals
Steve Harris
Self - Bass and Vocals
Dave Murray
Self - Guitar
Adrian Smith
Self - Guitar and Vocals
Clive Burr
Self - Drums
Mick Wall
Self - Editor, Classic Rock Magazine
Malcolm Dome
Self - Total Rock
Nicko McBrain
Self - Drums 1982-present
Dave Mustaine
Self - Megadeth
Dennis Stratton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Paul Di'Anno
Self - Lead Vocals 1976-1981 (archive footage)