ContactMusic — Lady Gaga thrilled the members of veteran British metal act Iron Maiden on Sunday (17Apr11) when she popped backstage to say hi to them at a show in Tampa, Florida. The meeting was top secret until the pop star posted a photo of her with Maiden... more info

Altsounds — Artists and songwriters including Katy Perry, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Beach Boys, Iron Maiden, Gorillaz, Sting, David Gilmour and Tinie Tempah have donated exclusive personal items and memorabilia to the second phase of the EMI family's char... more info

ContactMusic — Katy Perry, The Beach Boys, Chris Martin and Arcade Fire are among the stars who have donated memorabilia to a charity auction raising money for the relief effort in Japan. The Jonas Brothers, Kylie Minogue, Iron Maiden and... more info

Metalsucks — So Iron Maiden were playing in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night, and the fans got so frickin’ excited that they surged forth to the point where they broke right through the barricade that was supposed to separate them from the band (video below). An... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Blaze Bayley has split from his own band due to "financial and medical reasons". The former Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane frontman has released a statement, postponing all upcoming U. K. dates until the end of the year... more info

ContactMusic — Iron Maiden were forced to scrap a gig in Brazil on Sunday night (27Mar11) over fears their fans would not be safe. The legendary rockers arrived at the Hsbc Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to find the safety barrier put in place... more info

NME — Bruce Dickinson calls time on Rio de Janeiro show more info

ContactMusic — Rolling Stones star Keith Richards has followed in the footsteps of fellow rockers Iron Maiden by designing a T-shirt to raise funds for the relief efforts in Japan. The musician is using a special snap taken in Japan during the... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Snoop Dogg is the latest star to design a T-shirt to raise funds for the relief efforts in Japan. Linkin Park star Mike Shinoda and British rockers Iron Maiden are selling shirts for the aid appeal following the devastating earthquake and t... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers Iron Maiden are selling off limited-edition t-shirts to raise funds for the relief effort in Japan, following last week's (ends13Mar11) devastating earthquake and tsunami. The band was travelling to Tokyo for two shows when the mas... more info