THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 15, 1985

* Iron Maiden - World Slavery Tour w/ Eddie the Head
* "Powerslave" album - English heavy metal group
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement 

Page 68 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for "IRON MAIDEN w/ Queensryche" performances at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see image)
Background: The historic multi-night run by Iron Maiden at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall from January 20–23, 1985, served as a crowning achievement of their legendary 1984–1985 World Slavery Tour and marked a pivotal moment in the mainstream validation of heavy metal. As the first metal band ever booked to headline the prestigious, art-deco theater—traditionally reserved for high-brow entertainment and the Rockettes—Iron Maiden shattered cultural barriers by selling out every night instantly, proving that the genre possessed massive commercial power and cultural legitimacy. Although Bruce Dickinson’s severe bout with the flu ultimately forced the heartbreaking cancellation of the final two shows scheduled for January 24 and 25, the completed performances became legendary for their theatrical intensity. Underneath an massive, ancient-Egyptian-themed stage set, the band performed a flawless, high-energy setlist featuring masterpieces like "2 Minutes to Midnight" and "Powerslave." Ultimately, this brief residency was not just a triumphant stop on an exhausting 189-show trek, but a definitive historical marker that elevated Iron Maiden from a subcultural phenomenon to a premier global stadium act capable of conquering the most traditional institutions of American entertainment.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete with 130 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, very minor margin wear, generally very nice.

Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.

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