Iron Maiden is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a comprehensive tour, a vinyl box set of its first nine albums, and new live performances featuring drummer Nicko McBrain, who has set conditions for contributing to the next album. The band continues to expand its reach through collaborations, such as with Lagunitas for the Run For Your Lives World Tour, while Bruce Dickinson releases a remixed version of his album Accident of Birth. Meanwhile, media coverage highlights the band's enduring legacy, including a ranking of all their albums and performances with other metal giants like Megadeth and Anthrax.