Who is more popular ACDC or iron maiden?

AC/DC and Iron Maiden are two of the most iconic and successful heavy metal bands of all time. Both bands have enjoyed commercial success, critical acclaim, and have toured the world extensively. However, it is difficult to objectively determine which band is more popular. Popularity can be measured in a number of ways, including record sales, concert attendance, social media followers, and radio airplay.

Record Sales

According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), AC/DC has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Iron Maiden has sold over 100 million records worldwide, putting them in the top 100 best-selling bands of all time.

Concert Attendance

Both AC/DC and Iron Maiden have played to millions of fans over the course of their careers. AC/DC's biggest concert attendance record was set in 1991, when they played to over 150,000 people at Donington Park in the United Kingdom. Iron Maiden's biggest concert attendance record was set in 2014, when they played to over 110,000 people at Donington Park.

Social Media Followers

As of March 2021, AC/DC has 5.6 million followers on Facebook, 5.3 million followers on Twitter, and 1.6 million followers on Instagram. Iron Maiden has 5.9 million followers on Facebook, 1.8 million followers on Twitter, and 1.6 million followers on Instagram.

Radio Airplay

AC/DC's songs have been played on the radio more than 16 million times in the United States, according to Nielsen Music. Iron Maiden's songs have been played on the radio more than 10 million times in the United States, according to Nielsen Music.

Based on these metrics, it appears that AC/DC is slightly more popular than Iron Maiden. However, both bands have a large and loyal fan base and both bands continue to tour and release new music.