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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
2026 · 105 min
A lively, affectionate archive-driven ride through five decades of heavy metal, built for fans and easy to enjoy.
- Directed by
- Malcolm Venville
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Starring
- Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain
- Overview
- With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.
- How it feels
- Warm, uplifting and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
- About
- Music, ambition, friendship, loyalty
- Content
- Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Malcolm Venville
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Starring
- Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain














