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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Correct Answer: Ash Mountain
The answer is: Ash Mountain. The name Iron Maiden was inspired by a film adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask — and of course, the band liked it because it reminded them of the torture device.So they decided to ditch Ash Mountain, which they had been using, and thankfully went with the iconic and much more metal name we know and love today.Source
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