Beast in the Maze

Hey everyone, just wanted to quickly let you all know that we do, in fact, still exist. Our latest episode has been recorded and is in editing so please bear with us. The holidays, work, illness, and being stuck in foreign countries have delayed us a bit, but don't think we've abandoned you yet! Keep an eye out for our upcoming discussion of Phish's "Farmhouse," which is coming soon. In the meantime, stay safe out there. 🤘✌

Episode 22 - King Crimson - Larks' Tongues in Aspic

On the newest episode of "Beast in the Maze," we're taking a look at one of the legends of progressive rock - King Crimson. Specifically, their fifth album "Larks' Tongues in Aspic." A complicated record with some insane percussion (including sheet metal, finger pianos, and toys), this one is a classic.

While you may not understand it (I'm not sure even guitarist/King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp does), you are likely to enjoy it. So, join us as we talk about the album, the tracks, the instruments, and whether it's a good thing to eat a lot of organ meat, all at www.beastinthemaze.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Episode 21 - Hawkwind - Space Ritual (1973)

This time on "Beast in the Maze," we're doing something a little different and doing an episode on a band we think more people need to know about - the wonderful psychedelic trip through space that is Hawkwind. A band that's had a revolving door of membership through its 50 year existence, Hawkwind are pioneers in many ways and also continual dabblers/experimenters.

The album "Space Ritual" is what many consider to be their essence - A live L*D fueled science fiction journey of light and sound. A full-on sonic attack. Join us as we enjoy the sounds of space rock at www.beastinthemaze.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

The difference between country and western came up on the podcast recently, and it turns out that the main difference is just that "western" songs tend to be about cowboys. Here's one such song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NuX79Ud8zI

Marty Robbins - Big Iron (Audio) Marty Robbins, “Big Iron” off of Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, as featured in Fallout New Vegas Listen to the album: https://martyrobbins.lnk.to/gbatsY...

Other bands!

Here at Beast in the Maze we're always coming up with other bands during our discussions of Iron Maiden and Phish, and our last episode was no exception, as we brought up about ten or so other artists! Many of these actually have appeal both to the rockers and the hippies, for example: Meat Puppets. Known to most people as the band that Nirvana covered three songs from on their MTV Unplugged performance, Meat Puppets have been around for decades and evolved through several diverse sounds. A band worth looking into, if you haven't.

Here's a track of theirs which was mentioned on episode 20 of our show, the song "Aurora Borealis" from their second album. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmAnzLxI-cA

Meat Puppets - Aurora Borealis Uploaded in high quality, My favorite Meat Puppets song.

Episode 20 - Billy Breathes (1996)

We're back, everyone! In this episode we look at Phish's sixth studio album. We have a lot to unpack in the episode, including Cayman Islands DJs, the band memebers having children, and how far you can see up Mike Gordon's nose on the cover of the album.

Oh, and the songs. We also talk about those. In fact, we run into one of the rare non-cryptic, totally-makes-sense songs we've heard so far in the soft and sweet "Waste." As usual, we also get off on plenty of tangential discussions and bring up loads of other bands. So, join us! You can catch the discussion on your favorite podcast app (spotify, google, apple, etc) or at www.beastinthemaze.com where we also supply some live picks. Cheers, and enjoy ✌️🤘

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Episode 19 - Killers (1981)

This week on the podcast, we're chopping up Iron Maiden's classic second studio album! We've waited a long time for this one, and it's finally arrived. Join us as we discuss all the ins and outs of the record, including the vocals of Paul Di'Anno, the singles associated with the album, and whether the album's title refers to more than just a song! You can find all that and more, including references to PC games from the early 1990s, because we are nerds, and we are old.

Join us wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, etc.) or at www.beastinthemaze.com

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Episode 18 - Phish at Hershey '95 (Set 2)

This week, we're finishing up our first Phish live show as we discuss the second set from Hershey Park, Dec 1, 1995. Featuring lots of content from the "A Picture of Nectar" album as well as some gamehendge content, some early tunes, and a shout-out to the Simpsons, the second set gets more jammy and exploratory than the first.

Join us as we talk about all of this and more, including the difference between daytime jams and nighttime jams, at www.beastinthemaze.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Sometimes, we hold a nostalgic place in our hearts for the first album we ever heard by a great artist, regardless of whether it happens to be their best work.

In our last episode, one of our hosts brings up their early experiences with the Ozzy Osbourne album "Ozzmosis," and more specifically the song "Perry Mason."

Is it the best thing Ozzy ever did? No. Is it the second best thing? Also, no. Is it hilarious that the Prince of Darkness is singing about Perry Mason? Definitely. The thing about it is, it's still goofy fun, and sometimes that's good enough. To that end, and because we're always looking for opportunities to shout out other bands, here's "Perry Mason" from the Ozzman's seventh studio album "Ozzmosis" (1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QapkGK-6G90

(of course, we do not own this content, etc.)

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Other bands!

In episode 17 of the show, we mentioned that a lyric from Iron Maiden's "Brighter Than a Thousand Suns" is a reference to a song by prog-rock band Van der Graaf Generator. In case anyone wants a break from Maiden or Phish, or just wants to hear something unique, check this out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVfs-pm8YF4

Van Der Graaf Generator - Whatever Would Robert Have Said? (1970) Van der Graaf Generator are an English progressive rock band, formed in 1967 in Manchester by singer-songwriters Peter Hammill and Chris Judge Smith and the ...

Episode 17 - A Matter of Life and Death (2006)

This week on Beast in the Maze, we're taking a look at a not-quite-concept album from Iron Maiden, their fourteenth studio offering "A Matter of Life and Death".

Featuring songs with themes of war and religion, life and birth, and light and shadow, this album sits in the middle (chronologically) of the modern lineup's releases, but is unique even among those for being a bit darker and heavier.

Join us as we talk about the cover art, the lyrics, the themes, the solos, and also Game of Thrones and Perry Mason, all on "Beast in the Maze" wherever you get your podcasts or at www.beastinthemaze.com where we also offer more in-depth posts about the albums, live picks, and more. We hope you'll join us, or at least go listen to some Maiden. Cheers!

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Episode 16 - Phish live at Hershey '95 (set 1)

This week, we're getting into our first full episode concerning a live show! This time we're focusing on the first of two sets from Hershey Park in December of 1995, which includes many songs from the "A Picture of Nectar" album as well as a trip to Gamehendge. Join us as we discuss the live versions vs. the studio ones, the lyrics, how to handle people talking at a concert, and how seriously the chocolate is being taken.

You can find us at www.beastinthemaze.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy!

Hello everyone! At "Beast in the Maze," we are all about making your friends listen to the band you are obsessed with, and for our hosts those bands are Iron Maiden (Matt) and Phish (Brian), but of course there are zillions of other great artists out there! This week, you can find Matt on the New Ears podcast discussing a band which has likely influenced both of the above bands: Jethro Tull.

An interesting blend of folk, classic rock, and progressive rock, Tull is a band that's on a lot of people's radar but which also often fails to get the active listen they deserve. We talk specifically about their most well-known album "Aqualung," and while we go through it a track at a time we deal with things like the dual meaning of many of the titles, whether the album counts as a concept album, statements about organized religion, and who the title character might be.

We hope you'll join us, because Aqualung rules, and we think you'll really enjoy it. You can find the New Ears podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or any of the major platforms, as well as at their Transistor site at https://new-ears.transistor.fm/

New Ears An auditory exploration of the art of the album in which Jonathon talks with guests/friends about a wide variety of albums, trying to find meaning and themes within.

Time for a live pick!

As our new episode focuses on the return of Bruce Dickinson, and our last Iron Maiden episode focused on the Blaze Bayley era, we thought it made sense to choose a live pick for you in which Bruce performed a "Blaze" tune. So here's "Sign of the Cross" from the legendary "Rock in Rio." enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBanU-AHMqg

Iron Maiden - Sign of the Cross - Rock in Rio Iron Maiden play one of their greatest songs in front of 250,000 people. 'nuff said

Episode 15 - Brave New World (2000)

On the newest episode of the show, we're discussing Iron Maiden's "comeback" album, "Brave New World." Kicking off the modern era of Iron Maiden, it saw the triumphant return of Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith, and signaled the beginning of a new, arguably more progressive era for the band.

Join us as we go track by track discussing our highlights and lowlights, songs that sound like other songs, the soundtrack to games involving snakes, and more, wherever you get your podcasts or at www.beastinthemaze.com

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Mule Duel!

In our last episode ("Hoist"), while discussing the track "Scent of a Mule," The subject of Mule Duels was brought up, and although Matt still doesn't understand exactly what they are, he's now at least seen video of one - and you can, too! Here's one from 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=totH04irpQY

And, if this isn't your thing, or if it is your thing but you also like Iron Maiden, stay tuned for our next episode, when we deal with the return of a legend....

Phish - Scent of a Mule - Mule Duel - 10/17/18 Phish - Times Union Center, Albany, NY 10/17/18

Episode 14 - Hoist (1994)

This time on the podcast, we're getting into Phish's 5th studio album, a collaborative effort which would become their best-selling studio record. We talk about flamethrowers, alter egos, other bands we're reminded of, and much more! We hope you'll join us. Cheers!

www.beastinthemaze.com

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Episode 13 - The X Factor (1995)

This week on Beast in the Maze, we have finally reached the complicated and oft-dismissed Blaze Bayley period. Join us as we talk about this difficult album, which reflected a difficult time both for bassist/bandleader Steve Harris, as well as heavy metal music generally. The guys talk about their highlights, lowlights, the use of repetition, and the darker, thicker, bass-forward sounds being experimented with. Also, Brian gives us his pick for the next episode.

You can find it all at www.beastinthemaze.com, or on Spotify, Stitcher, Google podcasts, iHeart Radio, Apple podcasts, and many more. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and as always, we hope you enjoy the show!

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Next week - "The X Factor" (1995)

At last, we are about to arrive at the most controversial period of Iron Maiden's catalogue, the Blaze Bayley era. Having lost one central piece of the band when Adrian Smith left the band prior to recording their 8th album, Maiden would be dealt more blows following their 9th album "Fear of the Dark," with both the retirement of longtime producer Martin Birch and the departure of vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who felt at the time that Iron Maiden had "run its course," and wanted to put more focus on his solo career.

This loss can't be overstated, as Dickinson was, and still is, considered one of the best and most powerful vocalists of all time. However, bassist Steve Harris was always in the driver's seat of the band, and with some encouragement from his fellow bandmates, they soldiered on, recruiting Wolfsbane vocalist Blaze Bayley, who would front the band through 1998 and on two studio albums.

The first of these is "The X Factor." Written while Harris was going through a divorce, the album is overall perhaps their darkest, most depressing offering, and Blaze's tone and style of singing serves in many ways to reinforce these sorts of moods. It's an introspective album that turns many Maiden conventions on their heads, and is often dismissed outright by fans, simply because it isn't the Maiden they know.

To be fair, now that Bruce and Adrian have rejoined the band and continued to make great music, it's easy to see the Blaze era as transitional, which was not something the fans of the 90s had the luxury of. Perhaps, too, this now makes going easy on the album less difficult. After all, this definitely ain't "Powerslave" or "The Number of the Beast." However, there *is* a lot here worth remembering and salvaging, even if it admittedly is not the same old thing.

We hope you'll join us for the discussion! You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, and of course at www.beastinthemaze.com

Additional bands!

When trying to take turns discussing two bands as wildly different as Iron Maiden and Phish, we often bring up loads of other groups of musicians as reference points and/or shared interests.

Last week, in discussing the Phish album "The Story of the Ghost," we mentioned several, including Wilco, They Might be Giants, Soundgarden, Johnny Cash, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Ben Folds 5, and Talking Heads!

So for the purpose of variety, as well as airing out all the Maiden and Phish funk in here, we thought we'd offer you a live pick from one of the bands above. Matt's selected a live performance of "Crosseyed and Painless" performed by Talking Heads in Dortmund in 1980. Enjoy, and we'll see you next week when we discuss Iron Maiden's controversial and oft-derided album "The X Factor."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul7I3Z5LA5M

06 Talking Heads Crosseyed And Painless Dortmund 1980 Talking Heads Crosseyed And Painless 1980 live in Dortmund in der Sendung RockPop in Concert, aufgenommen am 20.12.1980. Mono

Episode 12 - The Story of the Ghost (1998)

This week on "Beast in the Maze" we are discussing Phish's seventh studio album, "The Story of the Ghost." We're joined by our friend and colleague Jonathon from music podcast "New Ears" to talk about key questions such as, "What is cow-funk?" and "How do ghosts sound when they talk on the phone?" All this and more wherever you get your podcasts, or on our website at www.beastinthemaze.com

BEAST IN THE MAZE A Podcast where we break down the albums of Iron Maiden and Phish, two bands with very different music, but equally enthusiastic fans.

Coming up next week - "The Story of the Ghost"

Next time on "Beast in the Maze," we'll be taking on Phish's seventh album, and we're bringing along our friend and podcasting colleague Jonathon from the "New Ears" and "Bite of Passage" podcasts.

"The Story of the Ghost" is an album that's altogether different than what we've heard out of this band before, as it was borne of extended jam sessions in the band's self-described cow-funk style.

You can find some live picks, as well as the studio playlist and other links at https://www.beastinthemaze.com/2020/11/coming-up-next-story-of-ghost-with.html. During the next few days, we'll post some live picks and links right here on our FB page as well.

Also don't be afraid to let us know what you think! Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you have any live picks or suggestions for either band? We'd love to hear from you! In the meantime, enjoy the links and we'll see you next week ✌️🤘

Coming up next: "The Story of the Ghost" with friends On the upcoming episode of Beast in the Maze , we're going to be taking a look at Phish's seventh studio album, The Story of the Ghost...

Episode 11 - The Soundhouse Tapes (1979) and More!

Beast in the Maze is back with a new Iron Maiden episode! This time we're taking on some of the material from the year before Iron Maiden's full-length album debut, including their first EP, "The Soundhouse Tapes," which has since become a prized vinyl collectible.

We'll hear about a couple of obscure early members of the band as well as discuss the varying opinions on unofficial recordings and bootlegs, and of course revisit plenty about the voice of Paul Di'Anno, Iron Maiden's first officially-recorded singer.

You can find out more at our website, www.beasinthemaze.com, including links to the songs we're discussing as well as the host's live picks. You can find the episode itself there as well, or on any major podcast platform. Enjoy!

👻💀Happy Halloween🤘✌️🕸
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thUbCqYkDog

Phish Halloween 96 set 2 "Remain in Light" musical costume Halloween96

"Burning Ambition"

As we continue to head toward our new episode on Monday, here's another early Maiden track to check out, which will be a part of our discussion.

Released as the B-side to Maiden's first single "Running Free," "Burning Ambition" is a bit of an oddball track for Iron Maiden. Written by Steve Harris when he was in his mid-teens, the track has a different sound than most he would go on to compose in his career with the band. A Somewhat autobiographical song, it reaches a bit into his more prog rock/less metal influences. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZqYveQNse4

Iron Maiden - Burning Ambition Iron Maiden - Burning Ambition B-Side of the "Running Free" single

The song that didn't make "The Soundhouse Tapes"

Over the last two days of 1978, Iron Maiden recorded what would become their first official recording - a three-song EP entitled "The Soundhouse Tapes." It immensely raised their profile in the British metal scene, and at 5,000 copies, has since become a $1,000+ collector's item.

Two of the three tracks would go on to be included (in better-produced versions) on their debut album, "Iron Maiden," with the third, "Invasion," remaining a non-album rarity. However, a fourth song was recorded, and left off of the EP, mostly because bassist and band leader Steve Harris wasn't happy with the production value. However, the track itself is quite interesting, and worth a listen.

"Strange World," which also appears on the debut album, is much different here than in its final, official incarnation. Featuring a bluesier, improvised-feeling guitar solo, the track has an overall different feel here. In fact, this should be intuitive since "Soundhouse" features a drummer and guitarist who would both be gone from the band by the time their first record hit stores.

While it's true that the production is lacking compared to all of Maiden's later work, it lends a certain character to the early recordings, and a little bit of tape hissing can't take away from the band's charm and talent. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CJAtNdfZrs

Iron Maiden - Stange World [The Soundhouse Tapes] Iron Maiden - Strange World Unreleased outtake from the "Soundhouse Tapes" sessions

A few months before their debut album, Iron Maiden was featured on the compilation album "Metal for Muthas," which both raised their profile and saw them touring alongside other big names from the new wave of British heavy metal.

One of the songs featured was "Wrathchild," which actually wouldn't appear in proper studio album form until their second LP, "Killers." We'll be discussing this early version of the song and others from the pre-debut years, on the next episode of "Beast in the Maze." you can also listen to the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQA8dPa7ex4

We hope you enjoy! ✌️🤘

Iron Maiden - Wrathchild - Metal For Muthas RARE 1979 Iron Maiden Wrathchild Metal For Muthas Recorded November 1979 / Released 1980 This rare compilation album contained only the second released recording of Ir...

Beast in the Maze is taking a week off, but don't worry! We aren't going anywhere. In the meantime, between now and next Monday we'll be highlighting some of the rare early Iron Maiden tracks that'll be discussed in our next episode (Episode 11 - "The Soundhouse Tapes and More").

To kick it off, we're going to look at Maiden's four-song set from the BBC's "Friday Rock Show." First officially released as part of the "Eddie's Archive" box set, we hear three tracks from the first album ("Iron Maiden," "Running Free," and "Transylvania") as well as the early non-album track "Sanctuary."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avjLrzDYCKM

Enjoy! For more early Maiden, stay tuned to our FB or check out our website 🤘✌️

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Episode 10 - "The Man who Stepped into Yesterday" (1987)

This week on the podcast, we're stepping into the world of Gamehendge. We'll be talking about the Phish recording "The Man who Stepped into Yesterday," which though not an official studio release, is integral to the history of the band, and contains many songs which remain staples of their set lists.

A DIY recording, it was submitted as lead singer Trey Anastasio's senior project at Goddard College, and includes not only the songs themselves but narration in between explaining the plot ("TMWSIY" is a musical/rock opera/fairytale with a narrative). It is here that we first encounter the characters of Wilson, Tela, Col. Forbin, and many more. While being much more lo-fi than their "proper" albums, it's an interesting glimpse into the band's formative years, and provides a blueprint of what was to come.

Join us as we discuss the tracks, and try to find answers to important questions like, "What is a fugue?" "What is a MacGuffin?" and "What's the deal with the ACDC Bag?"

This and more at www.beastinthemaze.com, or iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Coming next week - Episode 10 - "The Man who Stepped into Yesterday"

Join us next Monday on the podcast as we discuss Phish's pre-album concept album! This is where all of the lore of Gamehendge originates. If you'd like to check the album out before the Episode comes out, it's all over YouTube in various versions (we used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_zvgj3c074&t=2204s). Also, if you'd like some further insight on the album and the thought process that went into its composition, you can read Trey's thesis here: https://imgur.com/a/IiQ6S

We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you Monday for the new episode! Also, if you've missed any and would like to catch up, you can find us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our most recent episode (Episode 9 - "No Prayer for the Dying") on our website at www.beastinthemaze.com

Episode 9 - "No Prayer for the Dying" (1990)

This week on the podcast, the guys from Beast in the Maze discuss one of the Iron Maiden albums from the '90s - one which many believe heralded the beginning of a low period for the band, which saw the replacement of guitarist Adrian Smith, who had been with the band for a decade.

Join us as we discuss the direction of the band, the fall of the Soviet Union, the uncomfortable things which Bruce Dickinson thinks "Nightmare on Elm Street" is about, and more!

You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, or you can check out our website at www.beastinthemaze.com for even more content such as the hosts' live picks and helpful links.

Coming up tomorrow on the show, we talk about Iron Maiden's 8th album, "No Prayer for the Dying." Marking the beginning of a divisive period for the band which would extend throughout the 1990's, this was their first album without guitarist Adrian Smith, a loss that would resonate in the band for a while.

Join us as we take on the history, the artwork, the lineup changes, the guitar solos, and more! You can find us wherever you get your podcasts, or at our website at www.beastinthemaze.com

In addition to our discussion of Phish's "A Picture of Nectar," this week one of our hosts makes a guest appearance on the New Ears podcast.
New Ears is also an album/music podcast, but with a different approach and a much wider and eclectic selection of music. In this episode, the album being discussed is the 1990 debut record from hip-hop greats A Tribe Called Quest, so if you need a break from Iron Maiden and/or Phish, check it out wherever you get your podcasts, or using the link below!

New Ears An auditory exploration of the art of the album in which Jonathon talks with guests/friends about a wide variety of albums, trying to find meaning and themes within.

Coming next week - "A Picture of Nectar" (1992)

Join us this Monday as we discuss Phish's third studio album, Llama munitions, the Gamehendge canon, and more as we go through the album track by track.
For the time being, we've selected some live picks of tracks from the album, which are "Chalkdust Torture" 7/10/99, and "Tweezer" 5/7/94. We hope you enjoy, and we hope you'll join us for the episode.

Episode 7 - "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" (1988)

This week on "Beast in the Maze," join us as we discuss this unique concept album by metal greats Iron Maiden. We talk about all of the highlights and lowlights, the addition of keyboards, the plot/characters, and the killer solos. Find us on your favorite podcast platforms, or at our website at www.beastinthemaze.com 🤘

Check out this piece of wildly impractical obscure media - the Japanese 3-inch CD single of "Can I Play with Madness" from the 1988 Iron Maiden album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son." Getting your hands on a physical copy could run you around 200 bucks, but how would you even play the thing?

Episode 6 - "Junta" (1989)

We're back in Phish territory this week as we discuss their debut studio album - also their longest - "Junta." We talk about Golgi apparatuses, bad places for papercuts, and more. Join us on apple podcasts, stitcher, spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also stream us and find more info on our website at www.beastinthemaze.com.

Hope you enjoy it! Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

We at Beast in the Maze were saddened to hear of the passing of producer Martin Birch, who not only produced several incredible Iron Maiden records, but also did albums with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and several others. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones. He was truly an icon of metal history.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/martin-birch-dead/

Iron Maiden and Deep Purple Producer Martin Birch Dead at 71 Martin Birch, who produced numerous albums for Iron Maiden, Whitesnake, Deep Purple and Rainbow, died at the age of 71 in August 2020.