The Iron Maiden accessories and merchandise shop
Subsonic presents a collection of products derived from the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Relive Eddie's epics through the graphic universe imagined by the band. To be enjoyed without moderation, preferably accompanied by your favourite vinyl. Perfect for metal fans looking for a gift idea, gaming accessory or officially licensed product.
1. What are the most popular official products?
Among the most popular products are Eddie figurines (the zombie that appears on album covers), patches, jewellery at all prices and t-shirts and other clothing. Metal fans are also looking for authentic products linked to their favourite albums, such as “The Number of the Beast” or “Powerslave”, or to the current tour. These products are available on specialized partner websites or the band's official website. Depending on the store, you may or may not be offered shipping costs, promotional offers, discounts with coupon codes and lots of information.
2. Iron Maiden Subsonic merchandise
We're proud to offer you a collection of official products. On the menu are authentic products made by Heavy Metal fans for fans: gaming chairs, XXL mouse pads, gaming mice, wrist rests and floor mats in the colours of your favourite albums.
3. Biography of a legendary band
Early years
The band was founded in December 1975 by Steve Harris and Dave Murray, at the height of the British punk scene dominated by bands like The Clash, The Sex Pistols and The Ramones, who played Manhattan's famous CBGBs. In its early days, Iron Maiden went through an unstable period marked by frequent line-up changes. The band drew inspiration from the old guard of British hard rock, such as Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy. In 1978, Doug Sampson (drums) and Paul Di'Anno (vocals) joined the band, playing gigs in pubs around the UK.
In December 1978, they recorded their first demo, Soundhouse Tapes, which enjoyed considerable word-of-mouth success. The following year, Clive Burr replaced Sampson on drums and Dennis Stratton joined Dave Murray on guitar. That same year, the band signed a four-album contract with EMI.
First successes: Iron Maiden and Killers
In 1979, the band recorded their eponymous debut album, which met with immediate success. Their live performance of “Running Free” on a popular TV show reinforced their reputation. Steve Harris refused to playback, a first for this TV show. The band goes on to support Kiss in Europe and Judas Priest in the USA. Adrian Smith replaces Stratton, creating a stable line-up for the release of their second album, Killers in 1981, produced by a certain Martin Birch.
Rise with Bruce Dickinson
Paul Di'Anno, finding it difficult to keep up with the pace of touring due to drug and alcohol abuse, was replaced in 1981 by Bruce Dickinson of the Samson line-up. With his melodic voice and wide range, Bruce Dickinson breathes new life into the band. The Number of the Beast, released in 1982, reached number one in the UK and went gold in the USA. The Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills and Hallowed Be The Name become Iron Maiden classics.
The band embarked on their second world tour, playing 179 concerts to an audience of 1 million. At the end of the tour, Clive Burr, suffering from multiple sclerosis, is forced to leave the band. His successor was Nicko McBrain, a self-taught drummer and former member of French hard rock band Trust, who opened for the band in France. The metal band thus found its most popular line-up, which remained unchanged until 1990.
Golden Age: Piece of Mind and Powerslave
Piece of Mind (1983) marked a turning point with its polished production, complex compositions and iconic tracks such as Flight of Icarus, The Trooper and Revelations. The band had no room for error after the phenomenal The Number of the Beast, and the contract was fulfilled with this phenomenal album, which went platinum in the United States.
In 1984, Iron Maiden kept up the momentum with the gigantic Powerslave album, supported by the World Slavery Tour, which enshrined the band in the rock pantheon. The album is considered the band's most accomplished, with tracks such as Aces High, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and the 13-minute epic The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Innovations and new horizons: Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
A year after the legendary Live After Death, Iron Maiden returned with Somewhere in Time, released in 1986. On this album, the band explores electronic sounds and a futuristic ambience. The band was at its peak, and fans embraced this new stylistic direction.
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988) integrates elements of progressive rock with a timeless ambience. The band reached a peak in popularity, headlining the Monsters Of Rock festival in Donington.
The 90s: transformations and challenges
The 90s brought significant changes. Bruce Dickinson embarks on a solo career, followed by Adrian Smith. Janick Gers joins the band. The album No Prayer for the Dying (1990) marks a stylistic shift, followed by Fear of the Dark (1992), which contains classic tracks such as “Afraid to Shoot Strangers”. In 1993, Dickinson left the band, replaced by Blaze Bayley, but the albums The X Factor (1995) and Virtual XI (1998) failed to live up to expectations.
The rebirth
In 1999, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned, and Iron Maiden recorded Brave New World, to be released in 2000. The album was a great success, and the tour that followed ended with a grand finale at Rock In Rio in front of 254,000 fans.
The evolution
Iron Maiden continues to innovate with Dance of Death (2003), A Matter of Life and Death (2006) and The Final Frontier (2010). 2015 sees the release of The Book of Souls, an epic album featuring the longest track in their discography, “Empire of the Clouds”.
The legend
It will be six years before the release of Iron Maiden's latest opus, Senjutsu, their seventeenth studio album.
