Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

Great documentary!

Starting small from 1980 to the present.

All the band members make an appearance, all the ups and downs, and of course Eddie.

The band members provide the voiceover themselves (although I would have liked to see them on screen) and are interspersed on screen with fans and many greats, including Lars Ulrich, Tom Morrello, and Gene Simmons.

Of course, much is already known to the true fan, but everything in chronological order with the amazing music in the background makes it a very enjoyable documentary and a perfect preview for the concert in June.

4*

8.5

Translated from Dutch · View original

A retrospective on the remarkable career of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, told by the current band members with contributions from former members Dennis Stratton, Blaze Bayley, and Paul Di'Anno, who passed away in 2024. The musicians chose to put a variety of fans in front of the camera and otherwise make exclusive use of archival footage. The emphasis is on the heyday of the 80s, but the band members are also honest about low points in their career: the dismissal of Paul Di'Anno, the bitterness over the way Bruce Dickinson left the band, and the public reactions to his replacement, Blaze Bayley. A treat for fans and a tribute from the men who form the backbone of a family where everyone who loves Iron Maiden's music is welcome – and what fool doesn't?!

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