Ex-Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton shared his thoughts on the documentary “Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition” and expressed concern about the portrayal of former singer Blaze Bayley’s tenure in the band.
He explained, “I felt really sorry for Blaze, because the way it was narrated, it was as if the minute Blaze joins the band, they go downhill. People start burning records. People start talking about this devil cult, and then they’re playing clubs. And I thought, ‘Hold on a minute. This is, this is angling towards… ‘ It sounds like that Blaze is getting the blame for the band going downhill, which it was nothing like that.”
Stratton emphasized his pride in his contributions to Iron Maiden’s early albums and the evolution of the band’s sound.
Maiden’s Steve Harris previously clarified that the documentary was not created by Iron Maiden but rather about the band, highlighting the external perspective on their career.
Drummer Nicko McBrain was moved by the fan stories featured in the documentary and praised the inclusion of celebrity admirers like Javier Bardem and Lars Ulrich.
Iron Maiden’s extensive history, global influence, and ongoing “Run For Your Lives” world tour were highlighted, culminating in the EddFest celebration in Knebworth Park.
