Bring your daughter… to the cinema: metal icons mark their 50th anniversary with career-spanning film

Iron Maiden were formed way back in 1975, which means the heavy metal institution turns 50 years old this year. To mark that anniversary, the band is releasing an official documentary this year along with Universal Pictures Content Group. A press release promises interviews with the band — including early lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno, who died last year — plus superfans including Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Gene Simmons. There’s also talk of “rare archival footage and all-new animated sequences of the band’s legendary mascot, Eddie.” The as yet untitled film will be directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill At War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits In The Forest – A Depeche Mode Film).

A new Iron Maiden documentary has secured international distribution for the fall, though U.S. rights are still to be confirmed.

Iron Maiden are set to release a new documentary film which includes the final interview from former frontman Paul Di’Anno.

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