![]() There are many great images of Eddie that the band commissioned for various occasions and promotions other than Studio Albums Eddie. The Book of Souls –2015, Eddie of Mayan Civilization (a return to an historical image of Eddie) The Final Frontier – 2010, a very different image of Eddie, extraterrestrial Eddie Virtual XI – 1998 – a completely new image of Eddie, the anti-hero of virtual realityīrave New World – 2000, originally, Eddie appears in the smoke from a burning Wicker Man, but later illustrations depict Smoke Eddie looming over a futuristic LondonĪ Matter of Life and Death – 2006, leader of the Army of the Dead Eddie The X Factor – 1995, let the experiments begin eviscerated Eddie Derek Riggs depicts Eddie in a mockery of the story of. The grave digger was removed in 1998s remastered release.įear of the Dark – 1992, tree Eddie! The twisted Eddie of nightmares Flight Of Icarus era Eddie (1983) Another powerful 7 from the power metal pioneers, one of three coming from the Piece Of Mind album. The original cover depicts him strangling a grave digger as he climbs out of the grave. No Prayer for the Dying – 1990, the re-resurrected Eddie. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son – 1988, the surreal Eddie of the broken mind Somewhere in Time – 1986, cyborg Eddie (he will appear in this form again on the compilation album, Somewhere Back in Time, 2008, where he is bursting out of the statue of Egyptian God Eddie) * Live After Death – 1985, resurrected Eddie (my favorite Eddie image!) or 4 interest-free payments of 7.50 with i. Powerslave – 1984, the statue of the Egyptian God, Eddie Iron Maiden - Eddie Evolution Toddler and Youth Black Shirt. ![]() Piece of Mind – 1983, the iconic image of a lobotomized Eddie the mental patient 22.09 Free shipping Iron Maiden 'Eddie Exploding Head' T-Shirt - NEW & OFFICIAL 20.59 Free shipping Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. The Number of the Beast – 1982, Eddie is the Devil’s puppet master, with the Devil controlling a puppet of Eddie Killers – 1981, Eddie, fittingly, is a killer. Today, I want to focus on Eddie as he appears on Iron Maiden’s studio album covers (*with one exception). Eddie’s image has been transferred to video games, to the tail of Iron Maiden’s touring plane, and he is used in no less than 70 illustrations – from album covers to singles released by the band. Today, the band have hired many different artists to depict Eddie, which contributes to his evolution. Later, as Iron Maiden became more successful, Eddie became a more sophisticated stage prop –a full-body costume for stage appearances, and a huge mechanical presence behind the drum kit that is almost the size of the entire stage. He hadn’t left the stage, either at first, someone with an Eddie mask and a leather jacket would appear for certain songs as the band played. Eddie was featured on the band’s debut album in April 1980, and has appeared on every album cover ever since. An illustration by Derek Riggs became “Eddie,” in his first iteration, in February 1980. Let’s circle back to the many variations – the evolution – of Iron Maiden’s famous mascot, Eddie.Įddie began as a papier-mâché mask that the band used as a stage prop “The Head,” as the band called it. One which I referenced in a recent Album Review: Iron Maiden’s, Senjutsu. And I come to you today with a Metal history lesson. See photos of Eddie the Head’s evolution below, from ‘Running Free’ in 1980 right up to the current Legacy of the Beast World Tour.Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop, Butcher Crew! It’s ya girl, The Saw. The robotic Eddie also appears on the singles ‘Wasted Years’ and ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’. Is Eddie the Head a robot?Įddie the Head was a Bladerunner inspired cyborg robot on the sleeve for Iron Maiden’s 1986 album ‘Somewhere in Time’. Eddie’s first official appearance was on February 1980 single ‘Running Free’, however it was in silhouette form as Iron Maiden didn’t want to reveal Eddie’s identity yet. Iron Maiden’s long-term manager Rod Smallwood then recruited artist Derek Riggs to bring Eddie the Head to life on Iron Maiden’s self-titled debut album ‘Iron Maiden’ in 1980. Eddie soon evolved into a larger fibreglass head equipped with laser eyes and breathing dry ice through his mouth. Designed by British artist Derek Riggs for Iron Maiden's self-titled debut, Eddie was based on the zombie-like. The first incarnation of Eddie the Head was a papier-mâché mask created by Iron Maiden’s early lighting and pyro man Dave "Lights" Beazley. Just as identifiable as the harmonized guitar leads and operatic vocals, Iron Maiden's mascot, Eddie, is a vital component to the band's persona.
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