New blood, same steel… the band is set for the next level
Los Angeles, XXXX XX, 2026–Maiden United, a world-class tribute to Iron Maiden based in Southern California, has joined forces with Brazilian transplant and vocalist Victor Wichmann to secure their reputation as one of the top heavy metal tribute bands in the U.S.
Victor Wichmann brings broad experience as a professional orchestral and rock singer, and he placed 5th in the Brazilian reality show The Voice Rock in 2017. Victor is also a professional vocal coach with students from around the world.
While continuing to teach, Victor splits his time as the current lead singer for the wildly popular metal-mariachi mashup, Metalachi.
With a 5-octave range and the performance chops to deliver on Iron Maiden fans’ high expectations, Victor will make his stage debut with Maiden United this Spring.
“We are beyond excited to have Victor join Maiden United,” says Rich Abronson, the band’s founder and guitarist. “With a front man of his caliber we’re confident that our fans will have a fantastic experience at Maiden United shows.”
“In Brazil, we take Heavy Metal very seriously and with great passion—especially Iron Maiden,” continues Victor Wichmann. “If I’m going to be in an Iron Maiden tribute band then my bandmates need to live up to that. That’s the case with Maiden United.”
Founded in 2021 in Los Angeles as Southern California’s music scene emerged from the coronavirus pandemic, Maiden United has established itself as the top Iron Maiden tribute band throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. With over 3 hours of music in the band’s repertoire, Maiden United has thrilled Iron Maiden fans with faithful renditions of such hits as The Trooper, Run to the Hills, 2 Minutes to Midnight, and Wasted Years.
Maiden United is Victor Wichmann on vocals, Rich Abronson and Scott Ramsay on guitar, Danny Knapp on bass, Adrian Aguilar on drums, and stiltwalker Alex Gruenenfelder as Eddie.
For more information, Maiden United can be found online at https://maidenunitedband.com, on Facebook and Instagram @MaidenUnitedBand, and on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@maidenunitedband.