Iron Maiden: Sheffield rock legend Bruce Dickinson honoured with Royal Mail postage stamp

Bruce, who was brought up in the city in the 1960s and 70s, has his picture on a new first class stamp unveiled by Royal Mail today, as part of a set of stamps based around his massively successful band, famous for songs including Run to the Hills and Number of the Beast.

Born in Worksop, Bruce moved to Sheffield in as a young child, attending schools including Sharrow Vale Junior and King Edward VII School.

Eight of the stamps will feature images of some of their legendary performances over the years. A further four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, pays homage to the band’s long-serving mascot, Eddie.

Royal Mail collaborated with the band members and Phantom Music Management Ltd on the stamp issue

Beatles and Rolling Stones

Iron Maiden become only the fifth music group to feature in a dedicated stamp issue – following on from The Beatles in 2007, Pink Floyd in 2016, Queen in 2020, and the Rolling Stones in 2022.

The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order from today (5 January) at www.royalmail.com/ironmaiden and by phone on +44 (0)3457 641 641. The stamps go on general sale from 12 January 2023 with a Presentation Pack containing all 12 stamps priced at £17.70

Hammersmith Odeon 1983

The pictures on the stamps include Bruce Dickinson at Hammersmith Odeon, London, May 1983, Bruce with Dave Murray and Janick Gers in Rio de Janeiro, January 2001, and Bruce ‘sword fighting’ with Eddie in Birmingham, August 2018’

Iron Maiden founder member and bassist, Steve Harris said: “We were all absolutely astounded – in a good way - when we heard first about the commemorative project, and equally pretty much speechless when we saw the stamps for the very first time. They look superb and I think they really capture the essence and energy of Maiden. We’re all very proud that Royal Mail has chosen to honour the band’s legacy like this and we know our fans will feel the same way.”

Iron Maiden manager, Rod Smallwood adds: “As a band who have never played by anyone else’s rules for over 40 years, it’s very gratifying to see them honoured in their home country in this way. We’re proud to show how these six band members are still appealing to more and more fans every year with their music and their legendary shows - which I think these stamps really capture well. It’s also fantastic that Eddie has been honoured too – it’s incredible to think that Her Majesty, may she rest in peace, saw these and lent her iconic silhouette to them too.”

Why are Iron Maiden ‘rock legends?’

David Gold, Director of External Public Affairs and Policy, Royal Mail, said: “Few bands in the history of rock music can be called bona fide rock legends – but Iron Maiden are just that – and more. With legions of devoted fans of all ages and from every corner of the globe, not only have they changed the way rock music sounds, but they have also changed the way it looks. We fully expect their fans will love these stamps as much as we do.”