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Iron Maiden Speaks Out About Czech Train Crash

posted Aug 9, 2008 at 11:31 AM by xFiruath.  (14 Comments)

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Iron Maiden issued the following statement on their website about a recent train crash in the Czech Republic:

"We have been contacted by Polish News TV about a tragic train crash earlier today on the line from Krakow, Poland to Prague involving a number of fatalities and many casualties. This apparently occurred near Ostrava in the Czech Republic.

"We are shocked and horrified at this news and wish to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who died and our best hopes and prayers for the rapid recovery of the many injured. Apparently there were many Polish and Czech Maiden fans on board on the way to tonight's concert at the Slavia Football Stadium in Prague, which is why we were contacted and informed of this by the Polish media. I will be discussing with the band how best to pay our respects at the concert tonight, a concert we are dedicating to all of those involved in this horrific incident. We hope that you fans will join us in praying for all those involved."

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14 Comments on "Iron Maiden Speaks Out About Czech Train Crash"

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1. v writes:

Uh oh, he said praying....i guess all the 'diehard' metalheads come out now and start talkin s**t, all because of a mans beliefs.....

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 4:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Jackrum writes:

but no prayer for the dying is one of their least best albums..

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 5:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. BoltThrower writes:

It's a big world there, Bruce. People are going to die. Some might die in transport and make the news, the rest of us just die at home or in the hospital unrecognized. Write us a song where you don't have to fill in with lame vocals.

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 5:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. BLACKDOG writes:

Sad to say it but this has got to be there "Detroit Rock City" moment.The rumor is that song is actually about someone that died on the way to a KISS show.Not that KISS compares to MAIDEN but it happend to them in the 70's too.You gotta wonder what that feel's like to a Rock Star?

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 5:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Kalis_wrath writes:

Wow! That sucks! Rest in peace my brother's and sister's of steel!

I wont pray for them, nor do I care that Maiden are christian. They like everyone are free to believe what they want to.

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 5:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. BoltThrower writes:

Bruce would like nothing more than to be crucified by Italy(?!) and worshipped for the next 2,000 years. Don't give him any fuel.

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 6:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Jenny writes:

Jeez dudes, the band just feels sorry 4 what happened...no religion or religion people die.

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 7:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. This is ZT writes:

RIP train crash victims..... :(

much respect to Maiden.

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 9:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. BLACKDOG writes:

Did'nt something similar happen with The WHO?

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 10:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. bigfatlespaul writes:

what happened to the who was someone opened a door at the venue in cincinatti and throngs of fans stormed that door, as it was a general admission show, with no assigned seats

# Aug 9, 2008 @ 11:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. darenloster writes:

The drummer of maiden is a christian. Their latest songs reveal a spiritual direction. Don't be surprised if they 'pray' for the victims. This is very honorable in my book. God bless maiden and do pray for the families of the victims.

# Aug 10, 2008 @ 8:34 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Jenny writes:

Many of Maidens albums have spiritual content towards the good of God. I love Iron Maiden, and I do feel sorry 4 the victims souls themselves and the families of them. If you don't 'prey' the least one can do is wish them all the best.

# Aug 10, 2008 @ 11:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. fingermanz writes:

MAKE THE NEXT 800 SHOWS FREE

# Aug 10, 2008 @ 6:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. wilco writes:

well yeah i cant give a rat a$$ if sombody has religion or not
well mc brain is a christian so we should respect his believes
about the train crash my respect to the victems
do love maiden but bruce is turning into a whinner
you should liisen to his show he has on the radio it sucks
but he can sing

# Aug 10, 2008 @ 8:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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