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When search results for your band come up before the medieval torture device you share a name with, you know you've done something right.

With 41 albums, thousands of shows, and at least two video games, Iron Maiden is one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history — and they're still at it.

But in the early days of the band, they were known by a completely different name. Can you imagine if Iron Maiden had never been Iron Maiden? What a terrible world to live in — but for a few terrifying years, it was reality.

What was this British band's original name?

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A few years ago I caught Slayer on one of their "farewell" tours. It was sort of a mini-festival, with like 5 metal bands spanning multiple eras and subgenres.

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