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Singer says his band needs to be completely real as 50th anniversary tour looms.

Rock's biggest acts entered the new decade with new lineups, new sounds and new facial hair.

The former threw the gauntlet down before embarking on the latter's 'British Steel' tour.

Smith joins producer Bob Clearmountain, Primus guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde and many other musicians who have lost their homes.

The 45,000-strong crowd gave the tearful 42-year Iron Maiden veteran a standing ovation.

It's "a name familiar to many of our fans," the band said in a statement.

The band's longtime drummer has been battling the effects of a stroke since 2023.

Family-approved image shows his cross-laden casket.

He was with the group for 1980's 'Iron Maiden' and 1981's 'Killers.'

During their show in Minneapolis, the heavy metal legends praised the late vocalist's "instrumental" and "groundbreaking" work.

"He will be missed by us all," Steve Harris of Iron Maiden said in a statement.

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