Iron Maiden Eddie Christmas Ornament Ceramic Holiday Decoration Heavy Metal Band Collectible Round Tree Ornament Gift For Rock Music Fans Merry Christmas Decor

Iron Maiden Eddie Christmas Ornament Ceramic Holiday Decoration Heavy Metal Band Collectible Round Tree Ornament Gift For Rock Music Fans Merry Christmas Decor

This Iron Maiden Eddie Christmas Ornament celebrates the legendary mascot of British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden, created by renowned artist Derek Riggs in 1980 and serving as the most recognizable mascot in heavy metal history for over 45 years. Originally beginning as a papier-mâché mask made by roadie Dave “Lights” Beazley that hung on the band’s backdrop and poured fake blood during live performances, Eddie evolved into a cultural phenomenon when manager Rod Smallwood commissioned Riggs to bring the character to life on the cover of Iron Maiden’s debut single “Running Free” in February 1980, with the full reveal coming on their self-titled debut album released April 14, 1980 which launched the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. This ceramic round tree ornament showcases Eddie in one of his many incarnations that Riggs meticulously painted throughout the 1980s, with the original artwork titled “Electric Matthew Says Hello” being transformed into the snarling punk ghoul with burning eyes that has graced nearly every Iron Maiden album, single, tour shirt, and merchandise piece since, making Eddie more universally recognized than any individual band member. Named Edward T. Head or simply “Eddie the ‘ead” in British slang, this mascot has taken countless forms across Iron Maiden’s 17 studio albums including a street-walking axe murderer on the 1980 debut, Egyptian pharaoh on 1984’s Powerslave, cyborg on 1986’s Somewhere in Time, lobotomized asylum patient on 1988’s Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, and fighter pilot on the iconic Aces High single that topped UK charts at number 11. As Iron Maiden continues their 2025 “Run For Your Lives” world tour celebrating 50 years since their 1975 formation in Leyton, London, this collectible ornament honors the band’s unprecedented legacy of selling over 130 million records worldwide, earning 16 Brit Awards nominations, and being inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame, while Eddie remains an essential fixture at their legendary stadium concerts featuring pyrotechnics, elaborate stage props, and multiple Eddie animatronics that mark the high point of shows witnessed by millions of devoted fans across six continents, making this holiday decoration a must-have piece of heavy metal history for collectors celebrating the band that redefined what heavy metal could be through progressive experimentation, punk energy, and the immortal presence of their beloved undead mascot.

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Product Details:

• Crafted with care, each ornament is printed on both sides using UV printing techniques for crisp, vivid colors.
• Available in a variety of designs and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for any theme, from traditional to whimsical.
• Comes with a secure hanging hole and a random string included for easy placement on your tree.
• Measurement: 2.87 x 2.87 inches, with slight variations due to manual measurement.
• Durable and lightweight ceramic material, making them resistant to wear and tear.
• Eco-Friendly Commitment: Sustainable Decor for a Greener Future.
• Personalized Expression: Ornament Your Tree, Your Way.

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