Iron Maiden's 'Number of the Beast': Behind the Scenes

On April 26, Iron Maiden's 1982 Smash, number of the beast, pulled straight from bassist

Steve Harris' nightmare about the movie, Damian Omen.

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Mixed with Robert Burns' poem Tam O'Shanter and a love for horror flicks.

Harris made it clear right away, no satanic vibes here, just spooky storytelling.

The band dreamed big for the intro narration, chasing horror king Vincent Price, who passed

in 1993 at age 82.

But his price tag hit $10,000, too steep for their wallet back then.

They pivoted quick to Barry Clayton, the London radio guy famous for ghost tales, landing

him for a smooth 300 bucks.

That voice set the eerie tone fans still crave.

Fast forward to recording and singer Bruce Dickinson, now 67, lost at hurling chairs and

frustration over endless takes on those first four.

Lines.

From Martin Birch, who died in 2020, pushed horror for perfection to build the perfect dread.

These behind the scenes gyms show how grit and smart swaps turned a raw idea into metal

immortality, keeping the beast alive for decades on.

I'm Corey, with the story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity

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