Barry Clayton

Barry Clayton, the Voice Behind Iron Maiden’s ‘Number of the Beast’ Intro, Dies
Barry Clayton, the Voice Behind Iron Maiden’s ‘Number of the Beast’ Intro, Dies
Barry Clayton, the Voice Behind Iron Maiden’s ‘Number of the Beast’ Intro, Dies
Barry Clayton, the man behind the spoken word introduction to Iron Maiden‘s iconic song ‘The Number of the Beast,’ has died at the age of 80. Clayton was a quintessential part of Maiden lore, as his deep, booming voice is forever etched in the minds of headbangers, thanks to the way he spoke those famous, ominous words that start the song: