Martin Popoff is one of the most profilic authors in the world. If Stephen King had the skill to write several bestsellers in just one year, Martin, writing about music, bands etc., writes even more intensely and it’s almost impossible to follow. This time he announced the book ‘Hallowed By Their Name’ and described it as ‘The unofficial Iron Maiden Bible. The book will be released on April 28 2025 and pre-orders are already underway. On Amazon they described the book like this:
Music journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate and scholarly look into the life and times of Iron Maiden. From their humble beginnings in the dingy clubs of East London to headlining arenas and festivals worldwide, the band’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and unrelenting dedication to remaining prolific and vital in the present day. Dive deep into their music, stage performances, and the iconic figure of Eddie, their undead mascot. Readers will discover the stories behind all their albums―such as Killers, The Number of the Beast, and Powerslave, through to their most recent, Senjutsu (and all solo releases)―as well as the inspiring creative and commercial resurgence that the band experienced beginning with the return of Bruce Dickinson to the fold in 1999. Anchored by the author’s 1995–2024 interviews with all band members, this book is framed most pertinently as an analysis of each Iron Maiden album, one per chapter, every song discussed musically and at the literary end, along with the album covers and the finer points of the recording process. All told, Hallowed by Their Name is the most voluminous and career-spanning reference-level book on Iron Maiden ever written. And with an explosion of photographic images as well, it’s sure to have fans scurrying back to the sacred texts―Iron Maiden’s beloved records―for additional and enriching reconsiderations of the many essential metal songs this band has given us over the years. It’s a must-read for any music enthusiast, a tribute to the indomitable spirit of Iron Maiden, and a celebration of the band’s enduring six-decade legacy in the realm of heavy metal.
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