The faces of only a handful of music acts can officially be used to send post across the UK - but now Iron Maiden join the elite group celebrated by the Royal Mail. Twelve stamps feature members of the metal band's current line-up, as well as their ever-evolving mascot, Eddie.
"We were all absolutely astounded - in a good way - when we heard first about the commemorative project, and equally pretty much speechless when we saw the stamps for the very first time," he said.Iron Maiden's mascot, Eddie, also makes an appearanceFormed by Harris in London in 1975, Iron Maiden have had 35 songs in the top 40, according to Official Charts Company - including one number one, the 1988 single Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter.
Rod Smallwood, the band's manager, said:"As a band who have never played by anyone else's rules for over 40 years, it's very gratifying to see them honoured in their home country in this way. The stamps also feature the Queen's silhouette, having been created before the move to feature the King. David Gold, director of external public affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said:"Few bands in the history of rock music can be called bona fide rock legends - but Iron Maiden are just that - and more."
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