Maiden United is an Iron Maiden tribute band. Danny loves playing bass for this band, tackling the tone and bass lines of one of his big influences, Steve Harris. The members of Maiden United are all accomplished Los Angeles musicians from well-known tribute bands and noteworthy original bands. All of them grew up listening to Iron Maiden and have studied the band’s sound, technique, wardrobe, and on-stage antics. Learn more by visiting the official Maiden United website.
The lineup
Maiden United’s current lineup is Victor Wichmann on lead vocals, Rich Abronson on guitar (the Adrian Smith parts), Scott Ramsay on guitar (the Dave Murray parts), Danny Knapp on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Adrian Aguilar on drums. Victor is also lead singer for Metalachi, and Danny plays as “Steve Hairless.” Full details are on the band’s website.
The set list
Maiden United plays songs from across Iron Maiden’s career, with at least one song from every studio album, from the early Paul Di’Anno years through the 1980s classics to the modern era. Regular songs include “The Trooper,” “Run to the Hills,” “The Number of the Beast,” “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” “2 Minutes to Midnight” and “Aces High.”
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Where the band plays
Maiden United plays casinos, clubs, festivals and theaters across Southern California and the Southwest, including Yaamava Casino & Resort, Whisky a Go Go, Garden Amp in Garden Grove, the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Count’s Vamp’d in Las Vegas and BG MetalFest at Old World Village in Huntington Beach. See the full schedule on the Shows page.
Highlights
In June 2026, Maiden United performed at Lagunitas Brewing Company’s release party in Petaluma for Trooper West Coast IPA, brewed in collaboration with Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson (read the news post). In September 2026, the band played Iron Maiden’s official Eddie’s Dive Bar pop-up at the Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip during Iron Maiden’s Los Angeles dates (see the show page).
Booking
To book Maiden United, visit the official Maiden United website.