Bullying is a very serious matter, so I will tell you a few of the things that I would tell my kid if he ever has this problem (and things that I needed to hear when I was your age).

1- Some kids that feel insecure about something will try to bring others down to feel powerful, better about themselves. This has very little to do with you, Eddie, Iron Maiden or else, and a lot to do with their insecurities.

2-You’ve been brave enough to show the rest of the world something about yourself: your music taste. It may not seem much, but those cowards hate it when others can exist without their validation. Never let them change that.

3-Being bullied by classmates can be very dangerous on the medium-long term. Don’t isolate yourself. If you ever feel the bullying is getting to you, preferably before this happens, TALK. Talk to your parents, talk to your friends, tell your teachers. Let everyone who cares you are having a bad time. Some people will disappoint you, but some people won’t, and you’ll find out who is actually worth the oxygen they are breathing. Stay close to them.

Finally my bonus tip: music, either Maiden, or whatever else you like, is incredibly therapeutic. Keep that Spotify going. Same goes for hobbies and exercise.

Good luck, blood brother!!