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Iron Maiden team up with West Ham for the Die With Your Boots On collaboration which sees the band represented on the front of the Premier League side’s kit
Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris is a well-known supporter of Premier League outfit West Ham United – and today, the bassist has helped launch a special collaboration between the band and the club.
The Die With Your Boots On partnership sees the famous Iron Maiden logo emblazoned on front of the West Ham shirt – and Harris, who regularly sports the team colours onstage, is delighted.
He says: “I went to see West Ham play against Newcastle when I was nine and my mate was 10. We jumped on a bus and went to the game, and they won 4-3 and that was it. I was hooked!”
As for the kit itself, Harris says: “I think it’s brilliant. I really love that version and colour of the crest, and that old classic kind of kit. It’s a modern shape but with a retro design, and I like that. Up the Irons!”
The bassist launched the kit, which is available to buy from the club’s website, beside Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta, who adds: “Iron Maiden are a huge icon back home in South America and it’s great for fans of West Ham and the band to be able to show their support for both!”
As for how the collaboration came about, West Ham’s licensing manager Tracey Stratton takes up the story.
“One weekend last summer, our club shop was inundated with rock fans from all across the globe, and we realised that Iron Maiden were playing two sold out shows at the O2,” Stratton says.
“It makes perfect sense to launch this collaboration, and with Steve’s passion for it and attention to detail it has been amazing.”
Earlier this month, Iron Maiden revealed they were extending The Legacy Of The Beast tour into 2020. They’ll also headline the UK’s Download festival next summer.
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IRON MAIDEN Run To The Hills (1985 UK limited edition 3-track 12" Picture Disc single, featuring the title track recorded live at the Long Beach Arena in March 1985 & Phantom Of The Opera & Losfer Words from Hammersmith Odeon in October 1984,clear PVC sleeve. With a superb Phantom Of The Opera 'Eddie' picture on the A-side with Prince Charming 'Eddie' on the reverse 12EMIP5542)
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IRON MAIDEN The Trooper (1983 UK 7" vinyl single with four prong centre & black label with red text design, also including a great cover of Jethro Tull's 'Cross Eyed Mary'. The paper picture sleeve features the now classic artwork by Derek Riggs & shows just a little edge wear, whilst the vinyl remains Excellent with only light signs of play EMI5397)
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IRON MAIDEN Can I Play With Madness (1988 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single with black & silver labels, also including Black Bart Blues and Massacre, glossy picture sleeve with lyrics on reverse and a great photograph of the band with Derek Riggs taken by Ross Halfin. The sleeve shows minor shelfwear and the vinyl has only a few light cosmetic marks and light signs of play, overall an Excellent example 12EM49)
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IRON MAIDEN Piece Of Mind (1983 UK 9-track vinyl LP with 'brain' picture labels & die cut card inner, including the classic tracks Where Eagles Dare, Flight Of Icarus and The Trooper, glossy gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics printed inside and no barcode on the back. The sleeve displays some minor wear to the edges and a little scuffing. Whilst the vinyl has only a few signs of play, overall an Excellent example EMA800)
- Iron Maiden - Killers - 1st - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £30.00, $38.10, €36.30 (New Item) (arrived 17-Dec-2024 18:00)on December 18, 2024 at 8:56 am
IRON MAIDEN Killers (1981 UK first press 10-track vinyl LP, with A1/B1 matrices stamped in the run-outs & 'Eddie' picture labels. The glossy picture sleeve is Very Good with some scuffing around the edges over time & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with very little play EMC3357)
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