Congratulations are due to the rock scribe Neil Daniels on completing his lavishly illustrated 200-page celebration of the career of Iron Maiden. Entitled The Ultimate Unauthorised History of the Beast, this handsome volume is replete with passion for Britain’s best loved metal band. Further details from the publisher here –  http://www.qbookshop.com/products/194571/9780760342213/Iron-Maiden.html  The book features guest reviews of Maiden’s back catalogue from fellow metal authors, including a couple penned by yours truly.

(Neil’s also collated interviews with leading rock journalists over the years, including one featuring dubious words of wisdom from my good self…  http://neildaniels.com/Interviews/2008/Music/Baddeley.html )