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No skipping allowed!
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Read the full interview.
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We're halfway there.
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Get to know them.
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The best of the best.
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Uncle Ted is not telling the truth.
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Before they became rock and metal legends, they were just regular kids in school.
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Over 50 years of metal's best!
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'I’m duty bound to be here to simply say that it is your duty not to burn your own house down for anger with an enemy.'
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Every Iron Maiden Song Ranked From Worst to Best
Which Iron Maiden song is the best? Which is the worst? Come find out!