Maiden backs surprise film needle-drop as a calculated risk pays off
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Iron Maiden say licensing their music to the horror sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple was a rare but calculated risk, approving the use of The Number of the Beast in a climactic scene. The band praised the British film and its directors, noting they don’t let many people use their music but felt the project was worth it. They also hint at more Maiden needle drops to come, including a track for the Corin Hardy movie Whistle, signaling a busy “Maiden at the Movies” year in 2026.
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