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Iron Maiden's Harris Defends Misunderstood Albums, Embraces Imperfection

9/2/2025

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Steve Harris defends Iron Maiden's albums "The X Factor" (1995) and "Virtual XI" (1998), asserting they are powerful and gaining appreciation.
He reflects on the challenging personal struggles faced during their creation.
Harris acknowledges that Maiden has never produced a "perfect" album, recognizing flaws in their most acclaimed works.

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Steve Harris defends Iron Maiden's albums "The X Factor" (1995) and "Virtual XI" (1998), asserting they are powerful and gaining appreciation.
He reflects on the challenging personal struggles faced during their creation.
Harris acknowledges that Maiden has never produced a "perfect" album, recognizing flaws in their most acclaimed works.