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Iron Maiden underwent relentless roster changes over the years, so you can always spot a fan's favorite era by which musicians they most identify with the band.

With their 16th studio album 'The Book of Souls', Iron Maiden managed to convince both critics and die-hard fans. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).