Blaze Bayley is a British heavy metal singer born on 29 May 1963 in Birmingham, best known as the frontman of Iron Maiden from 1994 to 1999, during which he recorded The X Factor (1995) and Virtual XI (1998). After leaving Maiden he built a prolific solo career, releasing over ten studio albums - most recently Circle of Stone in 2024. He regularly tours with dedicated Iron Maiden anniversary sets alongside his own material. In 2026 he will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Iron Maiden's Class of 2026.
Blaze Bayley commented on his upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class alongside Iron Maiden.
Blaze Bayley was added to the list of Iron Maiden members being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and simultaneously announced as the headliner of the first night of the EddFest festival in Knebworth (July 10, 2026).
Blaze Bayley announced an 18-date British tour Iron Maiden Anniversary Tour for October and December 2026 - bringing this set to Great Britain for the first time.
Blaze Bayley announced the release of a vinyl edition for the 25th anniversary of his debut album Silicon Messiah and a subsequent European tour in 2025-2026.
Blaze Bayley released the studio album Circle of Stone, his twelfth solo album, recorded after overcoming a serious heart attack and quadruple bypass in 2023.
