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In iron Maiden's early years 1975 - 1981 there is a lot of talk about the instability of the numerous members of the band who came and went, whilst Steve Harris remained. Here is a perfect example of the transcient nature of British Heavy Metal, particularly London, back in those early years.





This recording of Wrathchild was made by Barry Graham Purkis at a 1977 Iron Maiden rehearsal session at Scarf Studios. It appeared on Metal for Muthas recorded by a 1979 line-up. Samson also appear on the compilaion album amd Barry Graham Purkis was to leave Iron Maiden and move to Samson, appearing as the drummer Thunderstick who played in a leather mask. Clive Burr went in the opposite direction and left Samson to play drums with Iron Maiden. And a singer, known as Bruce Bruce, swapped Samson for Iron Maiden and also changed his name. Welcome Bruce Dickinson - see his first Iron Maden gig here



