A torture/execution device from Medieval Germany, which consists of an iron coffin lined with spikes on the inside of the doors. The doors were closed SLOWLY so that the accused criminal would suffer maximum pain and anguish, sometimes for days, before finally dying of the resulting puncture wounds and suffocation.
Legend has it that a German coin counterfeiter was sentenced to the Iron Maiden. For the last two days of his life, the forger cried in vain while the spikes went through his body.
by AYB July 03, 2003
Gods with guitars (And drums). If you haven't heard of them, get the songs '2 Minutes To Midnight', Aces High, Hallowed Be Thy Name, The Number Of The Beast, Powerslave, and go on from there.
Seriously, these guys kick ass.
Seriously, these guys kick ass.
If you haven't heard of Iron Maiden you don't deserve to live.
by Hooligan May 08, 2004
An extremely influential British metal band who got started as part of the NWOBHM. Largely owe their style to Judas Priest, but put their own spin on the form of metal that Priest established. Influenced a ridiculous amount of metal bands, and still going today. Basically one of those bands that is mandatory for metalheads.
by Pyrus August 27, 2004
The best metal band ever, the only people who actually hate it are dumbass slipknot fans who spam the metal forum every time someone tells them to shut the fuck up about maggots, seriously.
The best they've ever made is the best album I've ever seen: Seventh Son. Also check out Powerslave and Somewhere In Time.
The best they've ever made is the best album I've ever seen: Seventh Son. Also check out Powerslave and Somewhere In Time.
by theamazingbender November 16, 2006
A great speed metal band. Whoever says Iron Maiden is a crappy heavy metal band is an asshole who can't get their facts straight, and don't know that they are a speed metal band.
Person1: Iron Maiden is the worst heavy metal band ever
Person2: Get your facts straight before you go dissing bands douchebag.
Person2: Get your facts straight before you go dissing bands douchebag.
by grapejelly September 24, 2006
One of my favourite british metal bands next to Judas priest, every album rocks even the x factor and virtual xi. One of the best bands to see live and I would see them every day if i could manage it.
Judas priest dug the road and layed the tarmac, Iron maiden drew the road lines and made the road signs.
Iron Maiden and Judas Priest go great together when chilling out to their music
Iron Maiden and Judas Priest go great together when chilling out to their music
by ben1987at November 18, 2007
Iron Maiden is The FUCKING BEST METAL BAND EWER!!In my opinion they are not only good for their amazing guitar solos and drum parts, but more for its FUCKING helluva good songs...
Not like some metal, that talks about pain and bitch and compain about shit that the singers dont have a first clue about.I prefer punk but i still thinx that Iron Maiden are legends, and the best metal bend ever to walk teh planet!!!!
The best songs are: Hallowed be thy name, holy smoke, the sign of the cross, run to the hills, the trooper, wildest dreams, blood brothers, ....
Not like some metal, that talks about pain and bitch and compain about shit that the singers dont have a first clue about.I prefer punk but i still thinx that Iron Maiden are legends, and the best metal bend ever to walk teh planet!!!!
The best songs are: Hallowed be thy name, holy smoke, the sign of the cross, run to the hills, the trooper, wildest dreams, blood brothers, ....
by PaNx July 27, 2005