Iron Maiden’s classic 6‑man lineup are all in their mid‑60s to early‑70s as of early 2026.

Quick Scoop: How old are Iron Maiden members?

Using the current core lineup (the one that’s been stable since the 90s), their approximate ages in 2026 are:

  • Steve Harris – born 12 March 1956 → about 69 years old.
  • Dave Murray – born 23 December 1956 → about 69 years old.
  • Adrian Smith – born 27 February 1957 → about 68 years old.
  • Bruce Dickinson – born 7 August 1958 → about 67 years old.
  • Janick Gers – born 27 January 1957 → about 69 years old.
  • Nicko McBrain – born 5 June 1952 → about 73 years old.

Fans often point out in forum discussions that Bruce is in his mid‑60s, most of the guitarists and Steve are around the late‑60 mark, and Nicko is in his early‑70s, which lines up with the birth dates above.

Current lineup age snapshot (HTML table)

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Member</th>
      <th>Role</th>
      <th>Date of birth</th>
      <th>Approx. age in 2026</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Steve Harris</td>
      <td>Bass, founder</td>
      <td>12 March 1956</td>
      <td>~69</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Dave Murray</td>
      <td>Guitar</td>
      <td>23 December 1956</td>
      <td>~69</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Adrian Smith</td>
      <td>Guitar</td>
      <td>27 February 1957</td>
      <td>~68</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Bruce Dickinson</td>
      <td>Vocals</td>
      <td>7 August 1958</td>
      <td>~67</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Janick Gers</td>
      <td>Guitar</td>
      <td>27 January 1957</td>
      <td>~69</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Nicko McBrain</td>
      <td>Drums</td>
      <td>5 June 1952</td>
      <td>~73</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

On fan forums, there are regular threads where people marvel that the band members are pushing 70 yet still touring and recording, and wonder how many more years or albums they realistically have left in them.

Little timeline story

  • Late 1970s–early 80s: Steve Harris forms Iron Maiden, and by the time Bruce, Adrian, and later Nicko lock in, most of them are in their early‑ to mid‑20s.
  • 1990s: Janick joins in 1990, and the now‑familiar three‑guitar attack is born; they’re still only in their 30s back then.
  • 2000s–2020s: The same six musicians keep going, meaning fans have literally watched them age from young shredders to veteran legends in their 60s and 70s.

A common fan comment today is something like: “Bruce is around 65, Steve and the guitar trio are a couple of years older, and Nicko is over 70 but still pounding the kit,” which captures the current vibe perfectly.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.