THE heavy metal band Iron Maiden has paid out a six-figure sum to a North-East musician over claims they copied his lyrics. Songwriter Brian Quinn claimed some of the lyrics in the band’s trademark Hallowed Be Thy Name were similar to a song he wrote. He has received … [Read more...] about Metal legends Iron Maiden pay out £100,000 to musician over claims they ‘copied’ lyrics
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Fresh war of words opens between Iron Maiden and Hampstead rock agent after court settlement
PUBLISHED: 08:44 13 March 2018 Harry Taylor A Iron Maiden spokesman has labelled Barry McKay as a “serial litigator”, while McKay hit back saying the band’s representatives were “bitter” after a dispute over Hallowed Be Thy Name. You … [Read more...] about Fresh war of words opens between Iron Maiden and Hampstead rock agent after court settlement
Iron Maiden settle out-of-court with Hampstead rock agent over ‘copied’ song
PUBLISHED: 13:53 12 March 2018 | UPDATED: 14:56 12 March 2018 Harry Taylor The heavy metal rock band will pay more than half a million pounds in legal costs and damages. You currently have JavaScript disabled, functionality will be limited Iron Maiden pay costs and … [Read more...] about Iron Maiden settle out-of-court with Hampstead rock agent over ‘copied’ song
Veteran Hampstead rock agent sues Iron Maiden over ‘stolen’ song
PUBLISHED: 11:28 11 May 2017 | UPDATED: 09:16 12 May 2017 Anna Behrmann Iron Maiden performing on the Main Stage at the Reading Festival. Photo credit: Yui Mok/PA PA Archive/PA Images The retired rock band manager is taking heavy metal band Iron Maiden to court, on behalf … [Read more...] about Veteran Hampstead rock agent sues Iron Maiden over ‘stolen’ song
Iron Maiden sued by rocker who claims he co-wrote two of their hits
TWO members of Iron Maiden are being sued over claims that two of their hits were ripped-off.Bassist Steve Harris and guitarist Dave Murray are accused of stealing lyrics and music used in their 1982 anthem Hallowed Be Thy Name and the epic 2000 track, The Nomad.A court … [Read more...] about Iron Maiden sued by rocker who claims he co-wrote two of their hits