The second decade of Iron Maiden was a time of glory, transformation, and turbulence. From the majesty of Powerslave and the monumental World Slavery Tour , through the experimentation of Somewhere in Time and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son , to the raw energy of No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark , this book tells the story of the years when Maiden redefined what heavy metal could be. Through exclusive interviews and previously unheard testimonies, the story comes alive in the voices of those who lived it: Marc Fairburn, the tattoo artist behind the ink of Steve, Dave, and Nicko; Jeffrey “Doo Dah” Hammer, close friend and owner of the legendary Texas Tapes & Records; Jim Yukich, the director who immortalised Maiden in Live After Death and Wasted Years ; Manu Da Silva, confidant of Steve Harris; Derek Riggs, creator of Eddie; and Masa Itoh, the Japanese journalist who helped cement the band’s legacy in Asia. Also featured are Andrzej Marzec, Roman Rogowiecki and Zdzisław Smektała, who drove Maiden’s historic arrival beyond the Iron Curtain; László Hegedűs and János Budai, who recall the unforgettable Budapest show in 1984; Neil Smith, designer of iconic covers; and Roberto Medina, the visionary behind the Rock in Rio festival. Joining them are Andrew Chapman, Denis Sedov, Gino Micallef, Darren Broughton, Phil Hilborne and many more, enriching the tale with unique memories. Built as well from newspapers, magazines, fanzines, tour programmes, posters, official publications, personal diaries, books and archives from more than twenty countries, this volume is a work of love, sacrifice, and passion. This is the epic journey of Iron Maiden between 1984 and 1993 — greater, bolder, darker, unforgettable.