Don’t you mean Iron Maiden? No, I mean Iron Maidens. There were some who we had to explain to that we were covering an all female Iron Maiden tribute band and they kick ass. The Iron Maidens were formed in 2001 and they are all highly trained professional musicians with diverse musical backgrounds. The band has gained so much publicity and popularity that they have taken their show internationally. When we heard that they were booked to play the Newton Performing Arts Center in Newton, North Carolina, we knew we had to be there. I’m Music Magazine Photographer Don Lefler was geared up and ready to have his face melted by these incredibly talented women.

Nikki Stringfield (Davina Murray), Linda McDonald (Nikki McBurrain), Kirsten Rosenberg (Bruce Chickinson), Wanda Ortiz (Steph Harris) and Stephanie Goyer (Adriana Smith) hit the stage to a packed house on November 5. They delivered Iron Maiden classics and Eddie was even there! This was their very first time playing North Carolina! Judging by the response from the fans in attendance, it will not be their last! Check out a full setlist after our photo gallery of the show.

Photos by I’m Music Magazine Photographer Don Lefler