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Nicko McBrain: A Special Evening with Iron Maiden’s Former Drummer at the Alhambra in Paris

To celebrate the release of his memoir "Hello Boys And Girls!", Nicko McBrain lands in Paris this fall. Catch Iron Maiden's former drummer at the Alhambra for an unmissable evening on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Hellfest: the bands festival-goers dream of seeing in 2027 for the 20th edition

Who will set Hellfest 2027 ringing? For now, the suspense remains intact and all bets are on. As we await the lineup for the next edition, fans have been invited to share their wishes for this 20th anniversary edition. So, which bands and artists are most mentioned? Discover what the Hellbangers are dreaming of hearing and seeing next summer in Clisson.

Iron Maiden at Paris La Défense Arena: a power outage disrupts the concert

Everything seemed set for what should have been an exceptional Iron Maiden concert at Paris La Défense Arena. Unfortunately, fate had other ideas. As the British band played their hit "2 Minutes to Midnight," a total power outage plunged Europe’s largest indoor venue into complete darkness. An hour would pass before the show could resume. We were there, and here’s the story.

Iron Maiden at Paris La Défense Arena: show times, opening act... all the practical details

Iron Maiden returns this summer to Paris La Défense Arena with a unique show to be lived this Monday, June 22, as part of their Run for Your Lives World Tour 2026. The legendary British band will use the occasion to celebrate 50 years in the business and are set to once again shake the walls of Europe’s largest indoor venue. So, when should the doors to the Francilienne venue open? What time does the evening start? Who's opening? How can you get to the venue by public transport? What items are forbidden? Here are all the practical details you need to know before heading to Paris La Défense Arena for this new Iron Maiden concert in the capital!

Hellfest 2026: a photo gallery from Friday, June 19

No one could miss France’s biggest metal festival, featuring more than 180 bands to discover over four days and just under a three-hour train ride from Paris! So we step outside the capital to bring you the 19th edition of Hellfest as if you were there. A photo recap of 10 standout moments from Friday, June 19, 2026.

Hellfest 2026: Five bands you can't miss this Friday, June 19

Hellfest is back in Clisson from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, for another edition—the 19th. As always, the extreme-music festival has pulled out all the stops with a lineup of talented artists that will have festival-goers pogoing and slam-dancing. So, which acts are must-sees on stage this Friday? Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Sinsaenum... Here are five bands not to miss on Friday, June 19, 2026 in Clisson for this new Hellfest edition.

Iron Maiden: Eddie’s Dive Bar returns to Paris for a three-day run

Attention Iron Maiden fans! The legendary British heavy metal outfit has announced the reopening of its "Eddie’s Dive Bar" in Paris, timed to the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026. Expect, among other things, exclusive merchandise. So when and where should you head to push open the doors of this pop-up bar in Iron Maiden’s image? We’ve got you covered!

Hellfest 2026: the full lineup and concert schedules

Hellfest makes its comeback with four new days of extreme-music concerts. This time, the festival welcomes metalheads from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026. What’s on the menu for this edition? A slate of talented francophone and international acts, including Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, Deep Purple, Anthrax, Cavalera, Megadeth, Papa Roach, Bad Omens, Mastodon, Napalm Death and Behemoth... Here is the full day-by-day, stage-by-stage lineup for Hellfest 2026. Also check out the concert times.

Hellfest 2025: everything you need to know about the metal festival

4 days of festivities dedicated to extreme music! This is what awaits Hellfest festival-goers from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025. If you're one of the regulars and you're planning to visit Clisson this week, then the following information should be of interest to you. Site opening times, concert schedules, bands not to be missed, items not allowed on site and transport to and from the festival... Here's everything you need to know about Hellfest 2025!

Hellfest 2026: here are 10 acts you absolutely can't miss on the Main Stages

Are you ready to relive Hellfest this summer? Hellfest welcomes metalheads from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Clisson for a new, 19th edition that’s sure to leave a mark. And for those who won’t tear themselves away from the festival’s two main stages, here are 10 bands to watch and not miss on the Mainstages during these four days of metal‑loved festivities!

Iron Maiden : the Burning Ambition documentary hits cinemas today

Burning Ambition, an unreleased documentary marking Iron Maiden’s fifty-year career, hits theaters on May 13, 2026. The film traces the journey of the British heavy metal band through archival footage, testimonies, and rare images.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Iron Maiden and Phil Collins among the inductees.

Le Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the artists and groups slated for induction in 2026. From Sade to Oasis, including Iron Maiden, Joy Division, Phil Collins, and Wu-Tang Clan—check out this year’s honorees entering the American rock and roll pantheon.

Coldplay, U2... the ranking of artists with the highest concert ticket sales since 2001

Who has sold the most concert tickets since 2001? Which artists and bands are the most popular live acts of the 21st century? Find out in this ranking compiled by Pollstar.

Iron Maiden at Paris La Défense Arena in 2026: who will be the opening act?

After setting Paris La Défense Arena alight on July 19, Iron Maiden will return to the venue in the Paris region on June 22, 2026. Before Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, and the rest of the band take to the stage to perform their countless heavy metal hits, the audience at Paris La Défense Arena will be treated to an opening act. So, who will it be? Who will have the honor of opening for Iron Maiden in Paris in 2026? We'll tell you everything!

Iron Maiden at Paris La Défense Arena in 2026: ticket prices and box office opening

Missed Iron Maiden last July at the Paris La Défense Arena? Good news, as the famous British heavy metal band announces its return to Europe's largest indoor venue with a concert scheduled for Monday June 22, 2026. But what are the ticket prices and when does the box office open? We tell you all about it.

Iron Maiden at Paris La Défense Arena in 2026: a concert filmed without telephones

Iron Maiden has announced the extension of its "Run For Your Lives World Tour", with a new concert scheduled for the Paris La Défense Arena on Monday June 22, 2026. For this new show, the British band's fourth at this Parisian venue, Iron Maiden has announced that the experience will be phone-free. In other news, the concert will be filmed! We tell you all about it.

Iron Maiden: what you need to know about their concert at Paris La Défense Arena in June 2026

After three shows at the Paris La Défense Arena in 2022 and 2025, Iron Maiden will once again electrify this major venue in the Hauts-de-Seine region as they extend their "Run For Your Lives World Tour". Join the legendary British heavy metal band in concert at Paris La Défense Arena on Monday June 22, 2026. Ticketing opening date, phones not allowed in the pit... here's everything you need to know!

Iron Maiden in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: we were there, we tell you all about it

Iron Maiden gave us an explosive, electrifying concert on Saturday, July 19, 2025, retracing the best of their 50-year career. For the first of their two concerts at the Paris La Défense Arena, the legendary British heavy metal band took us on a journey back in time, following in the footsteps of their most iconic songs, all driven by an in-form Bruce Dickinson. We were there and tell you all about it.

Iron Maiden in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: what's the opening act?

On Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20, 2025, Iron Maiden are set to electrify the Paris La Défense Arena as part of their 50th anniversary "Run for Your Lives World Tour". But before the audience can get to grips with their legendary songs, there's a band on hand to turn up the heat. So, who is it? Who will have the honor of opening for Iron Maiden on July 19 and 20, 2025 at the Paris La Défense Arena? We answer!

International Metal Day: 18 bands soon to perform in Paris

This Thursday, December 12, is International Metal Day. It's a chance to bang, slam and handbang to your heart's content! For this special day dedicated to extreme music, we invite you to discover 18 metal bands who will soon be performing in Paris.