Iron Maiden Wins A Brit Award

posted Feb 19, 2009 at 11:30 AM by Diamond Oz. (18 Comments)

Band Photo: Iron Maiden

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden won the award for Best Live Act at the Brit Awards last night, which is the biggest awards show in British music. The band couldn't be there in person to collect the award due to being on tour but thanked their fans in a video message. You can check out the message below.

Frontman Bruce Dickinson says: "We couldn’t keep this entire show on the road without our fans. They’re the people that keep this band alive. And I do hope that Eddie doesn’t get too jealous."

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18 Comments on "Iron Maiden Wins A Brit Award"

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1. Jackrum writes:

very suprised that the brit awards realise that heavy metal exists let alone gave an award to a band worthy of one.

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 12:35 PM ET | IP Logged

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2. khanate writes:

The sh** awards, unfortunately their wasn't a gas leak.

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# Feb 19, 2009 @ 12:45 PM ET | IP Logged

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3. Netromancer writes:

Maiden has more than paid their dues. They've worked hard for it. Glad to see them getting recognition. As Bruce said, this award is voted on by fans, not a committee. Their live show is phenomenal.

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 3:39 PM ET | IP Logged

4. Kita writes:

I can't wait to see them tonight

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 7:10 PM ET | IP Logged

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5. wilco writes:

good for them indeed the worked so hard for it

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 8:42 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. BenjaminBreeg writes:

Way to go Maiden!! One way or another, I'm going to go to one of their shows. No matter what i takes...

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 10:47 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. Jackrum writes:

Live they are awe inspiring

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 5:24 AM ET | IP Logged

8. Eddie666 writes:

greatest band in the metal world...EVER!

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 11:16 AM ET | IP Logged

9. maidendina writes:

I saw them 8 times, each time with shivers down my spine. They deserve the prize.

# Feb 21, 2009 @ 4:46 AM ET | IP Logged

10. uullaa writes:

Saw Maiden live 20 times , first being at donnington in 88 to maiden a twickenham the 20th .Best band in the world bar none .....up the irons

# Feb 24, 2009 @ 7:06 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. wilco writes:

maiden still rocks and they still got the fire
firts time i did see them as a suport act of kiss still with paul diano
what ever happend to him by the way
he had this litlle project but that sucked
so were is he

and last time i did see maiden in bogota colombia

# Feb 25, 2009 @ 5:12 AM ET | IP Logged

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12. KV2 writes:

The US is he only place where metal bands are not hailed, thats why iron maiden is winning brit awards and in flames is winning swedish awards, the music appeals to them more unlike Our country horrible rap and pop music.

# Feb 26, 2009 @ 12:39 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. KV2 writes:

Pual met a life partner in his solo project, don't get me wrong I like him on the first two albums, but d***inson rules.

# Feb 26, 2009 @ 12:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. wilco writes:

kv2
remember now metal did get born in europe
its the birthplace for many different styles of metal
ok thrash did started in the usa
at least i made some fellow metal heads happy now

but metal has been more apricated in europe
yeah do like paul his voice on killers is strong
but you are right bruce is iron maiden

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 5:28 AM ET | IP Logged

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15. XWigglesX writes:

Who needs awards?
Our metal/hardcore scene is very much still underground. Sure bands have charted but they haven't changed. The most popular bands have always stayed the same. Parkway have always been metalcore, Mindsnare have always been hardcore and Psycroptic have always been metal as f***.
f*** awards who needs them?

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 5:34 AM ET | IP Logged

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16. edhuntermaiden writes:

I'm too young to have grown up with Maiden. Finally seeing them live changed my life. They deserved this-they know how to put on a show, and I'm glad people somewhere recognize it, whether you deem the award important or not.

# Mar 2, 2009 @ 10:25 AM ET | IP Logged

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17. XWigglesX writes:

The bands I see every week all put on awesome shows. Far more entertaining that stadium bands. But they'll never get any kudos from industry types like this.
But that's the way it should be. If a band is good why do they need awards?
Just a chance for everyone to stroke their already massive egos.

# Mar 4, 2009 @ 5:41 AM ET | IP Logged

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