Editing Iron Maiden (section)

===Influence on other artists and the genre===
Iron Maiden have influenced numerous artists and bands representing different genres of rock and metal music. [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] co-founder [[Paul Stanley]] said Iron Maiden "have helped spawn an entire genre of music" and influenced literally thousands of other artists.{{sfn|Kiss Stanley|2021}}{{sfn|IMINF|2022}} According to ''[[Guitar World]]'', Iron Maiden's music has "influenced generations of newer metal acts, from legends like [[Metallica]] to current stars like [[Avenged Sevenfold]]."{{sfn|Bienstock|2011}} Metallica members [[Lars Ulrich]], [[Kirk Hammett]], and [[Jason Newsted]] have cited Iron Maiden as a major influence on their work.{{sfn|Kerrang!|2008}}{{sfn|Metallica's Achievements|2021}}{{sfn|KirkHammett|2022}}{{sfn|JNM|2023}} Other bands and artists directly influenced by Iron Maiden include [[Ghost (Swedish band)|Ghost]],{{sfn|ForgeMaid|2022}}{{sfn|GHIM|2022}} Avenged Sevenfold,<ref>{{cite web |date=24 March 2018 |title=Avenged Sevenfold Vocalist Keeps His Politics Out Of Band's Music |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/avenged-sevenfold-vocalist-keeps-his-politics-out-of-bands-music/ |access-date=24 June 2018 |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]}}</ref> [[In Flames]],{{sfn|Metal Update|2010}} [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]],{{sfn|Young(2)}}{{sfn|Lilker|2022}} [[Exodus (band)|Exodus]],{{sfn|Exodus on Maiden|2021}} [[Alice in Chains]], {{sfn|AiCH|2022}} and [[Dream Theater]].<ref>https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/john-petrucci-names-two-guitarists-who-make-his-jaw-drop-opens-up-on-dream-theaters-key-influences/</ref>

Journalist [[Geoff Barton]] says the band's music constituted an important passage between the classic heavy rock school during the 1960s and 1970s, based on rhythm and blues, and contemporary heavy metal, characterised by sub-genre diversification and stylistic eclecticism.{{sfn|Barton|2015|p=150}} Music journalist Götz Kühnemund said "Iron Maiden were (and still are) the inspiration for all the heavy metal bands we know today because they're an intrinsically heavy metal group. They're equally important for those who play power metal, speed, thrash, death, black, nu metal, metal core and hard rock – almost every genre." The journalist stated the band introduced a [[DIY]] approach to all rock music.{{sfn|PopoffNWOBHM|2019}} According to [[Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp]] the style and attitude of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has inspired generations of heavy-metal drummers that followed.{{sfn|RNRFC|2021}} Music writer, heavy metal expert and radio broadcaster Scott Penfold stated band's "influence on the genre is immeasurable, as they not only inspired subsequent generations of metal bands but also revolutionized live shows with their elaborate stage productions, further cementing their status as pioneers of heavy metal."{{sfn|SPenfold|2024}}

Music journalist and the writer [[Neil Daniels]] said Iron Maiden "redefined the whole genre blending classic heavy rock influence with punky vibe, twin guitars attack and progressive approach which finally have created the new quality. [The] Band's influence on generations of rock and metal bands cannot be overstated. They elevated metal to an art form, proving that academic and musical inspirations can coexist."{{sfn|80sDecade|2022}} The band's profile by the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] says "in the 1980s, Iron Maiden released seven high-octane albums that cemented them as one of the greatest rock bands – creating a blueprint for how heavy metal bands should look, sound and tour."{{sfn|RnRHoF Note|2021}} According to ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' Iron Maiden is the second band to [[Black Sabbath]], which has had the most significant impact on metal and heavy rock music.{{sfn|MHIM|2024}}