The artwork inspired the extravagant, boundary pushing stage production on the sprawling World Slavery Tour of 1984/85. Released in May 1992, Iron Maiden's ninth album was a landmark for Eddie as it was the first time he'd been penned by another artist. As well as keeping a sound that’s distinguished, another regular feature throughout Iron Maiden’s career is their mascot, the undead figure of Eddie. Continuing the murderous theme, on Iron Maiden's second album, 'Killers', Eddie is holding a blood-smeared axe as his unfortunate victim claws at his chest. Throw into the mix some Star Wars-esque creatures and yet more Maiden back referencing (the clock is at 2 Minutes To Midnight) and you're onto a winner.

Iron Maiden the Trooper Shirt - Etsy UK

Run to the hills to get your hands on this awesome collection of official Iron Maiden merch from Blue Banana, including t shirts, hoodies, flags and more! The cyborg Eddie was revealed in all his glory for the very first time when 'Somewhere in Time' landed three weeks after 'Wasted Years'.The original cover of September 1981's 'Maiden Japan' live EP depicted Eddie clutching the decapitated head of the then frontman Paul Di'Anno. Listen live with no ad breaks, skip up to 6 tracks per hour and access exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials. The image is based on the original sketch Riggs drew in late 1979, however, with added hair to make Eddie look more metal. The undertaker Eddie is seen attacking or digging up the grave of the enigmatic subject of the song, Benjamin Breeg. Across the visually potent front and back cover there are dozens of references to the band's history and previous album/single sleeves.

Iron Maiden Merch - 100% Official - EMP UK Iron Maiden Merch - 100% Official - EMP UK

In other Iron Maiden news, the band have confirmed that the second song to lifted from ‘Senjutsu’, entitled ‘Stratego’, will be premiered at 6pm UK time tonight (19th August). Books, media, tickets, Funko Pop, Rammstein, Böhse Onkelz, Broilers, Die Ärzte, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Die Toten Hosen, vouchers, football merch (FC Arsenal, FC Chelsea, FC Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Westham United, Borussia Mönchengladbach, BVB, Schalke 04, Werder Bremen, 1. Sure, Iron Maiden have sold over 100 million records but the true sign that you’ve ‘made it’ is surely being referenced in a song like "Teenage Dirtbag". Smoking a cigar, clutching a machine gun and pointing directly at us mere mortals, Eddie looks defiant as an atomic bomb mushroom cloud erupts in the background. The September 2003 single cover is a still from the computer animated video, which sees the six band members traverse a barren landscape in race cars before being swallowed by a giant Eddie.Trooper Beer has now sold over 30 million pints around the world and Iron Maiden have sold over 100 million albums in their legendary career.