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Mix’s Top 20 Articles of 2025, Part 3: 12-9

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re counting down our most popular articles of the year, as chosen by YOU, the readers of Mix!

Out on the road for his first U.S. solo tour in nearly 30 years, Bruce Dickinson (center) pauses with FOH engineer/production manager Ken “Pooch” Van Druten (left) and Kevin “Tater” McCarthy. Photo: Courtesy of Ken Van Druten.

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Steps Out on Tour

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 10/01/2025

Ken “Pooch” Van Druten has been manning the house desk on Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson's first U.S. solo tour in nearly 30 years.

Bruce Dickinson belts into a Shure Beta 58 while brandishing a flamethrower and its 30-pound backpack. Photo: John McMurtrie.

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Mixing The Iron Maiden ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ Tour, Part 2

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 03/28/2023

Concluding our coverage of the Iron Maiden 'Legacy of the Beast' tour, FOH engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten shares how he approaches each instrument...

Iron Maiden's Legacy of the Beast tour ended more than four years, 140 shows and one worldwide pandemic after it started. Their next tour starts in May. Photo: John McMurtrie.

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Mixing The Iron Maiden ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ Tour, Part 1

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 03/27/2023 ⋅ Updated: 03/28/2023

After 140 shows in 33 countries for 3 million fans, metal giants Iron Maiden finally finished their latest tour—and are ready for the next...