Iron Maiden’s Plays Hard For West Ham

ByMark Leader

Iron Maiden performed at London Stadium, home of West Ham Football Club, for the first time on Saturday (6/28)

Maiden bassist Steve Harris is a major fan while guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith and retired Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain are from the surrounding area.

“My love of football and my support of West Ham is no secret, and I know many of our fans around the world have shared that with me too,” Harris stated. 

Steve Harris

The concert, part of the “Run For Your Lives” 50th anniversary tour, entertains an estimated 70,000-75,000 fans to become the largest U.K. venue the band has ever headlined outside of its festival appearances.

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