Iron Maiden have confirmed a new collaboration with West Ham United.
The project linked two unique East London phenomenons, with Iron Maiden's Steve Harris literally flying the flag for West Ham United.
Wearing the club's colours onstage, fans around the world have taken to adorning themselves with the claret and blue.
Now Iron Maiden and West Ham United have teamed up for a special edition of the club's home kit.
Steve Harris is over the moon, having watched his first game all the way back in 1965.
He recalls: “I went to see West Ham play against Newcastle when I was nine and my mate was ten. We jumped on a bus and went to the game, and they won 4-3 and that was it. I was hooked!”
Tracey Stratton, Licensing Manager at West Ham, adds: “One weekend last summer our club shop was inundated with rock fans from all across the globe, and we realised that Iron Maiden were playing two sold out shows at the O2. It makes perfect sense to launch this collaboration, and with Steve’s passion for it and attention to detail it has been amazing.”
The bass player says: “I think it’s brilliant. I really love that version and colour of the crest, and that old classic kind of kit. It’s a modern shape but with a retro design, and I like that. Up the Irons!”
So there you go – check out the strip up top.
Photo Credit: John McMurtrie
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