Monsters of Rock

In 1988, Iron Maiden were enjoying soaring success – but as they prepared for their biggest UK show to date, tragedy awaited around the corner. Headlining the Monsters Of Rock festival at Donington in 1988 should’ve been the crowning glory on a hugely successful period for Maiden, but the day – 20 August, 1988 – will forever be connected with tragedy. As the mammoth show approached, Maiden were on a victory lap. The recently-released Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son had gone to Number One in the UK, their second record to hit top spot, and they had played stadium shows in countries all over Europe.