A Brazilian scientist has discovered four new species of spiders and named them after members of Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Def Leppard, and Brazilian band Angra. Biologist Cristina Rheims is a researcher at Instituto Butantan – Sao Paulo’s biological research – where she specializes in spider taxonomy and classifying spider specimens collected in the field or … Continue reading New Spider Species Named After Members of Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Scorpions, and Angra →

If you’re a classic rock fan, you’ve probably got one or two – or all – of these albums in your collection. Here is our list of the Top 10 Most Essential Classic Rock Albums of all time. 10 Revolver – The Beatles Released on August 5, 1966, Revolver was the seventh studio album by … Continue reading 10 Essential Classic Rock Albums You Need to Own →

When Iron Maiden releases their new studio album, The Book of Souls, on September 4th they won’t just be hitting the road to promote the release.  Like true rock stars, the heavy metal band will traverse the globe in style, in a 747-400 jumbo jet, visiting 35 countries on six continents. Vocalist Bruce Dickinson will … Continue reading Bruce Dickinson Will Pilot a Jumbo Jet for Iron Maiden’s World Tour →