# Iron Maiden members discuss catalog

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iron-maiden-members-discuss-catalog
> Updated: 2026-08-02T14:06:38.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, longtime drummer Nicko McBrain highlighted three Steve Harris‑written tracks—“When the Wild Wind Blows,” “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” and “The Red and the Black”—at a fan event in Florida, praising the former as a standout piece from the 2010 album *The Final Frontier* and ranking all seventeen Iron Maiden studio albums, placing the debut at the bottom.

A week later, bassist Steve Harris defended the band’s 1990 album *No Prayer for the Dying* in a Metal Hammer interview, describing it as a strong, back‑to‑basics effort recorded in a barn with a mobile studio. He noted influences from guitarist Janick Gers, vocalist Bruce Dickinson’s solo work, and suggested that added audience noise could have enhanced its live feel. Together, the snapshots show ongoing internal reflections by Iron Maiden members on both celebrated and less‑favored parts of their discography.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Steve Harris defends Iron Maiden's 1990 album No Prayer for the Dying

Steve Harris told Metal Hammer that Iron Maiden’s 1990 album No Prayer for the Dying is a strong, back‑to‑basics record recorded in a barn, and that criticism fuels his confidence.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-harris-defends-iron-maidens-1990-album-no-prayer-for-the-dying

### 2026-07-23: Nicko McBrain highlights Steve Harris’s best Iron Maiden songs

Nicko McBrain named his top three Steve Harris‑written Iron Maiden songs, highlighting “When the Wild Wind Blows”, and ranked all 17 studio albums at a Florida fan event.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicko-mcbrain-highlights-steve-harriss-best-iron-maiden-songs

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