Iron Maiden: Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden has been both criticized and praised for their unforgiving presentation of hard rock. This album took them to worldwide stardom, and awoke accusations of backward masking, subliminal messages, and Satanism. Producer Martin Birch dissects the master tapes with the five band members, who discuss the writing and recording of each song, while looking for the 'hidden' elements.
Directing
Tim Kirkby · Director
Production
Nick De Grunwald · Producer
Guest Stars (18)
Martin Birch as Self - Producer
Bruce Dickinson as Self - Lead Vocals
Steve Harris as Self - Bass and Vocals
Dave Murray as Self - Guitar
Adrian Smith as Self - Guitar and Vocals
Clive Burr as Self - Drums
Ross Halfin as Self - Photographer
Masa Itoh as Self - Music Journalist / DJ
Mick Wall as Self - Editor, Classic Rock Magazine
Malcolm Dome as Self - Total Rock
Rod Smallwood as Self - Manager
Don Zimmerman as Self - President, Capitol Records 1976-1987
Nicko McBrain as Self - Drums 1982-present
Dave Mustaine as Self - Megadeth
Chris Aylmer as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Paul Samson as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dennis Stratton as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Paul Di'Anno as Self - Lead Vocals 1976-1981 (archive footage)