Where were you between 1978 and 1984? Had you even been born yet? I know where I was, and to find out more, read on. I am Steve “Loopy” Newhouse, author of “The Iron Maiden Years”.

This is the life of an Iron Maiden roadie from 1978 to 1984. From the early days of endless rehearsals and the Ruskin Arms, to the recording of Powerslave. Like a backstage pass owner, you too can travel with me, one of the original Killer Krew, through the many band changes, beers, laughs, tears, problems, more beers, tours, albums and even more beers.
This is the true story, based on (bad) memory and (good) diary notes, of what we did, and where and when it happened. Sex, drugs and rock n’ roll as has never been told in any official Iron Maiden document.

Steve “Loopy” Newhouse

The very first roadie for Iron Maiden, who ended up almost by chance in the dusty cellars where a legend was born, a band that at the time was still virtually unknown, but already promised great things. From there, he began his career as a roadie that would take him everywhere with Iron Maiden, from their first shows with the new singer to their establishment as a leading band on the international heavy metal scene.

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“In Loopyworld, you’ll see the world of Iron Maiden as no one
has ever told you before”
(Max Baroni – Publisher)

What Readers Say

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Nicola
Italy
★★★★★
After contacting Loopy and requesting he signs a copy of Loopyworld for me, my order was delivered the following day with my request granted. Added with my order were a couple of extras that sweetened an already satisfactory transaction. The book itself is absolutely outstanding that anyone that considers themselves a fan of Iron Maiden seriously needs in their collection. No spoilers forthcoming!!! Highly, HIGHLY recommended. Thank you Loopy.
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Jenna M.
Austin, TX (USA)
★★★★★
Essential reading for anyone interest in Rock music history. Well written, humorous, and informative. Being famous tends to be viewed top down. This is a true, honest bottom up account. So, so good. They say a band is only as good as their Drummer. Well I’ll go one further, a band is only as good as their Drummer’s tech. This book goes to eleven, it’s like ten but one better.
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Marco V.
London, UK
★★★★★
Yes, I must say, I am biased, but this is a great book full of all those informations that a true fan wants to know about the greatest metal band ever. This is my second copy, because the first one was stolen from me by my son, and that’s saying a lot about this amazing book. I recommend it to everyone and I want to thank Loopy for the beautiful dedication in the cover.
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Tara S.
New Jersey (USA)
★★★★★
Loving the book!!! It was delivered today and I am currently devouring it!!! Thank you for signing it!! It is a must for an serious Maiden fan, and I have always wondered about the early days from an insider outside of the actual band’s point of view! Thanks for writing this book!

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