Thirty-five years ago, Iron Maiden first appeared on the U.S. charts with its single “Wraithchild.”
Now, a third of a century later, the appropriately named heavy metal band will roll through Seattle’s KeyArena on its latest tour. The group headlines the venue at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Iron Maiden got its start in London, England, back in 1975, where its bristly sound soon earned the group a record deal. A few line-up changes followed, with the group eventually recruiting vocalist Bruce Dickinson, whose wail helped define the group’s sound.
Albums such as “The Number of the Beast” and “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” turned Iron Maiden into rock legends, guaranteeing the act a fan base for years to come.
The group is touring now behind its latest sprawling work of rock, the 92-minute opus “Book of Souls,” which landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 last fall, a testament to the group’s enduring legacy.
Tickets are $36.95 to $86.95 at ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
The Moore Theatre also has a full schedule in the coming week, with four shows sure to bring crowds to the Seattle stage.
First up is a visit from the reunited Floetry, a neo-soul act that will play the Moore at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Floetry is made up of singer-songwriters Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart. The English-born women hit it big after making a move to America and signing to DreamWorks Records.
Hits like the swooning “Say Yes” and “SupaStar” helped land its only two studio albums in the Billboard 200’s top 20. But the duos work together was short-lived. Both women went on to solo careers after the release of their second studio album, taking almost a decade-long break from working together. Their reunion in 2015 was greeted with a warm welcome from fans and critics alike.
Tickets are $37.50 to $85 at stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
Then, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Gary Clark Jr. will bring his brand of the modern-day blues to the Moore Theatre.
A native of Austin, Texas, Clark has earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix thanks to his fiery blend of guitar rock, blues and soul. He also has won some high-profile fans, including Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones and the Foo Fighters, all of whom he’s shared a stage with during his relatively young career.
He’s touring now behind his second major label album, “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim,” which topped the blues charts upon its release last year.
Tickets are $31, a price that includes an album download, at stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
The Arcs are next up at the Moore, taking its stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Arcs got their start when Dan Auerbach’s partner in the Black Keys, Patrick Carney, injured his shoulder. Not wanting to sit idle, Auerbach instead teamed up with some of his favorite studio musicians and cranked out a retro-vamping album, “Yours, Dreamily,” in about two weeks.
The album was a hit upon its release, landing in the top 20 thanks to hit singles like “Outta My Mind.”
The group has since released a smattering of other material, including the reverb-friendly single “Lake Superior,” which came out earlier this year.
Tickets are $32.50 at stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
And Sharon Jones will return to Seattle, as she brings the Dap-Kings to the Moore for a show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Like the Arcs and Gary Clark Jr., Jones has made her name by channeling the music of past decades. Her take on soul and funk made her a quick hit with critics and hipsters alike, with singles like “100 Days, 100 Nights,” sounding like they could’ve been hits in the 1960s.
Tickets are $47.50 to $72.50 at stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
Pop star Tinashe also is headed to Seattle, headlining the Showbox SoDo at 8:30 tonight as she prepares to release her second album, “Joyride.”
That disc may vault the singer to a new level of stardom. It is expected to feature her collaborating with superstar producers like Max Martin, Sweden’s musical mastermind, who has crafted hits for people including Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson.
That said, Tinashe already has one album under her belt, “Aquarius,” which produced hits such as “2 On” upon its release in 2014.
Tickets are $29.50 at showboxonline.com or 888-929-7849.
Genre-straddling singer Santigold, meanwhile, will serve as the latest artist featured in Starbucks ongoing Little Big Show benefit series. She headlines the Neptune Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Santigold is hard to pin down. She’s worked with legends of hip-hop, like RZA, along with famed punks, like Darryl Jennifer of Bad Brains. Her solo work is incredibly eclectic, drawing on electronica, reggae and indie rock.
She’s touring behind her new solo album, “99 Cents,” yet another musical stew from the charismatic and creative performer.
Tickets are sold-out but can be found at a mark-up at stubhub.com.
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