The members of maiden united
PAUL DUNCAN
Lead Vocals
This charismatic Scotsman is a talented rock vocalist that can usually be heard on the heavier end of the music world. He has worked on a number of projects that showcase his vocal range, and he’s our secret weapon. It’s not easy to find a singer that can live up to a Maiden fan’s expectations because, let’s face it, matching Bruce Dickinson is not for the faint-hearted. The first time the rest of the band heard Paul hit the high notes on Run to the Hills they knew they had found their man. Not only that, he delivers a damn good representation of Paul Di’Anno as well.
RICH ABRONSON
GUITARS
Playing the parts of guitarist Adrian Smith, Rich discovered Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast album at summer camp in the early 80’s and has been a Trooper Head ever since. The idea for Maiden United originated in Rich’s obsessive mind during the pandemic, but the roots go back to his first high school band that covered The Trooper. Since those early keggers, Rich has played with a number of original hard rock bands over the years including LAMF, It’s Me Margaret, and Dead End Sky. He also formed the popular tribute to the grunge era, X-Nation, and learned a good-sized chunk of Maiden’s set list in another local Maiden tribute band.
Scott Ramsay
GUITARS
The other Scotsman in the band has been rocking stages on guitar in several original and tribute bands and now he gets to do his favorite as Dave Murray. Scott first saw Iron Maiden on the Piece of Mind tour and has not missed an L.A. stop. As the ultimate Maiden fan boy, he even attended 3 of 4 nights at the Long Beach Arena which became the Live After Death album. Scott came up with the band's name because “we are all united under Iron Maiden!”
Danny Knapp
Bass guitar, backing vocals
Known as our own “Steve Hairless”, Danny is a Southern California-based musician and composer, specializing in electric and fretless bass guitar. As a not-so-secret weapon, Danny may lack the flowing mane of Steve Harris, but he knows how to plant that foot on a monitor and machine-gun an audience with the signature Harris gallop. In addition to playing those brutal bass lines, he simultaneously nails the vocal harmonies. Danny is also the bass guitarist for original emo/alternative-rock band We're No Gentlemen as well as several other L.A.-based projects.
Adrian Aguilar
Drums
Adrian joined Maiden United in 2024, and he also serves as the hard-hitting drummer for thrash metal band, Exmortus.
From Sick Drummer Magazine:
Adrian Aguilar grew up in Covina, California. He began playing drums at age 3 due to his upbringing being heavily involved in music. His brothers played saxophone and other instruments, and his father played guitar. His father, being a huge music lover, exposed Adrian to many genres of music, ranging from blues to classical music. Santana was the family favorite and was played religiously throughout the house, which caught Adrian’s ear and inspired him to pick up the drums.
While his father would practice guitar to Santana by the stereo, Adrian would set up pots and pans next to him and jam away using chopsticks for drumsticks. He received his first drum set at age 5 and has mainly been self-taught. He would go on to be involved in middle and high school music programs such as jazz, concert, and marching bands.