English heavy metal band Iron Maiden have been honoured with a set of twelve commemorative stamps.
Members of the iconic heavy metal group Iron Maiden have joined a select few musicians with the honour of having their own postage stamps.Eight stamps feature pictures from their tours across the world over the years, and feature all current members of the band.They are only the fifth group to be honoured with a stamp issue, following on from The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen and the Rolling Stones.
There are also group shots, such as one of Dave Murray, Bruce Dickinson and Janick Gers in Rio de Janeiro, January 2001. He continued: "They look superb and I think they really capture the essence and energy of Maiden. We're all very proud that Royal Mail has chosen to honour the band's legacy like this and we know our fans will feel the same way."Formed by Steve Harris in east London in 1975, Iron maiden have sold more than 130 million copies of their albums worldwide and are considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time.
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