1) One of the defining bands of Heavy metal through the 80's. Famous for songs such as "Number of the Beast" "Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter" and "2 Minutes to Midnight". They show some of the highest levels of instrumental talent known to Metal. A major inspiration to metal bands through the 90's to present day. They continue to churn out amazing and consistant hits (apart from during the mid 90's). Contrary to popular American belief, they are NOT satanists.
2) A medieval torture and execution device which was made of iron. A person was placed inside the box of the iron maiden while the door (which had impaling spikes on the inside) was closed slowly to to maximise pain and injury, while the prisoner died over the next few hours to few days from their injuries.
1) "I just picked up Iron Maiden's new album, it's amazing!"
2) "Throw him in the Iron Maiden!"
2) A medieval torture instrument shaped rather like a coffin, but that the head and feet could come out of. It was lined with spikes inside, and closed on people who commited the most heinous crimes, such as not liking the king.
An upper-middle class, Tory town in Berkshire, UK, that is part of the constituency of Maidenhead and Windsor. Maidenhead borders the village of Bray, which is a seriously wealthy village (wealthier than Maidenhead). Maidenhead is also a 10-minute drive to Windsor Castle.
It's all very pretty, very historic, very clean, very rich, and very pleased with itself.
Maiten means strength with a gentle heart. A very nice person, is happy to be himself and who brings a cheeky smile to all situations. They are generally very creative and love to share this creativity. Also in difficult matters they are great level headed debaters. Though they can get a temper if thwarted.
level headed Maiten - Meaning one who can empathise with others ideas while also getting across their own point of view in a non aggressive, yet assertive, manner.
A term originating in the 2022 title "Elden Ring". An NPC calls the main character maidenless. It is another way of calling someone single, or a virgin.