First Concert Memories #36: Iron Maiden with Steven Michael of Growin' Up Rock Podcast

First Concert Memories #36: Iron Maiden with Steven Michael of Growin' Up Rock Podcast

From The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast by Mac B.

July 1, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1

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The episode features Steven Michael sharing his backstage experiences at an Iron Maiden concert in 1985.

UP THE IRONS!! For the 2nd time in Season 3 of First Concert Memories we go back to an Iron Maiden show that your hosts never witnessed themselves. Why do we need another after hearing Brian Slagel, CEO/Founder Metal Blade Records, tell his story of interviewing Steve Harris afterwards on FCM 32 you might ask? How about a story from the other side of the curtain with our man Steven Michael from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast from 1985 - A young stagehand and Iron Maiden fan knew his way around the backstages of concert halls having worked shows since he got out of high school. With his coveralls, his knowledge of the lingo, and the confidence that comes with experience, Steven Michael walked backstage and became a member of the crew. SM sounds likes the young man he was more than 40 years ago when he talks about looking out at the arena from the Powerslave stage will bring a smile to any metalhead's face. He also imparts the importance of not geeking out so when the guys from WASP were in his midst, he made sure not to stare or run and say hi - a dead giveaway for someone who's not supposed to be there. He played it cool, he followed instructions and before he knew it he was on…

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Host: Mac B.

Guest: Steven Michael

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Organizations: Metal Blade Records, WASP

Books & works: Powerslave

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