Original vocalist Paul Di’anno left Iron Maiden in the middle of 1981. His replacement was former Samson vocalist Bruce Bruce, who reverted to his real name of Bruce Dickinson when he joined the band. A traditional hevay metal singer in the style of Robert Plant and Ian Gillan, his approach contrasted markedly with that of Di’anno, whose singing has been punkier. Dickinson made his British debut with the group at a half empty Rainbow Theatre in London at the end of 1981.
Iron Maiden were to regain their lost popularity, however, following the release of the poppy chant Run To The Hills. The beginning of April 1982 saw the release of their third studio album The Number Of The Beast, produced once more by Martin Birch. A number 1 hit in the UK charts, the album showed that the group was still capable of writing fine songs, Hallowed Be Thy Name and 22, Acacia Avenue being particularly outstanding. It also included Invasions, The Number Of the Beast, The Prisoner and Children Of The Damned. The album was a fine one and catapulted the band into the forefront of heavy metal stardom around the world.
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