Heavy metal producer behind Iron Maiden albums Martin Birch has died
The legendary producer was behind iconic albums from bands including Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.Credit: Getty - ContributorBlack Sabbath founding members Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi paid tribute along with joined Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale.
He also worked on multiple albums with Rainbow, Blue Öyster Cult and produced the first six Whitesnake records between 1978 and 1984.He then worked with Iron Maiden for 11 years, producing some of their biggest records such as Number of the Beast and Somewhere In Time. "Martin was a huge part of my life...helping me from the first time we met through until Slide It In...My thoughts & prayers to his family, friends & fans.""Brilliant producer. Had the pleasure of working with him on the Black Sabbath albums #HeavenandHell and #MobRules Condolences to Vera and family #RIPMartin.""Martin was a lovely guy and a great producer - he produced Heaven and Hell and The Mob Rules for Sabbath.
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