Iron Maiden Documentary ‘Burning Ambition’ Hitting Screens in May

The film is screening in Australian cinemas from Thursday 7 May.

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden’s feature documentary, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, is set to hit Australian cinemas on Thursday 7 May.

The announcement of the documentary screening in Australia coincides with the release of new art by Albert “Akirant” Quirantes, offering fans a first visual look at the film.

Documenting the highs and lows of Maiden’s journey, the film is directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest – A Depeche Mode Film) and charts the bands five decade career.

Along with archival footage and interviews with all members of Iron Maiden, the doco also includes chats with admirers such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, with each speaking about the influence Maiden has had on not only music, but culture and a generation of fans across the globe.

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition arrives during the final stages of the band’s two-year Run For Your Lives world tour, with Maiden recently announcing a special celebration named EddFest in historic Knebworth Park, England, on Saturday 11 July.

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Heavy metal pioneers Iron Maiden were founded in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris. Over the past 50 years, they’ve established themselves as one of the biggest musical acts on the planet.

Releasing their self-titled debut album in 1980, Maiden have released an incredible 17 studio albums, 13 live albums and 47 singles which have sold in excess of 100 million copies worldwide.

Regarded as a phenomenal live band, Iron Maiden have performed close to 2,500 shows across 64 countries, touring the world aboard Ed Force One, a Boeing 757 and then later a 747 piloted by singer Bruce Dickinson.

The band’s 50th anniversary celebrations include their two-year tour Run For Your Lives, upcoming documentary Burning Ambition and the first-ever official hardcover visual history book, Infinite Dreams, with an Australian tour rumoured to be announced shortly.

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition hits cinemas Thursday 7 May. Tickets go on sale Thursday 19 May via ironmaidenfilm.com.