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Steve Harris and Janick Gers of Iron Maiden perform during EDDFEST as part of the 'Run For Your Lives World Tour' at Knebworth Park on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Pophouse Entertainment, which owns the music rights of KISS and Cyndi Lauper, took a 50% stake in Iron Maiden's publishing and music master rights, they announced Tuesday.
Why it matters: Heavy rock and metal is experiencing a resurgence, as Gen Z's discover the genre.
