Post by NatTrooper on Feb 19, 2009 8:49:52 GMT -5
IRON MAIDEN tonight pulled off a stunning victory by a reported landslide at the U.K.'s prestigious Brit Awards when they were voted best "Best British Live Act" by the public and their fans ahead of COLDPLAY, ELBOW, THE VERVE and SCOUTING FOR GIRLS. The awards ceremony was held at Earls Court Arena, in West London.
Singer Bruce Dickinson says, "We are delighted to receive the Brit Award for 'Best British Live Act', especially as this is a testament to our fans. I've often said IRON MAIDEN's secret weapon is our fans and they've proved us right all along. Anyone who's been to one of our shows knows that they're the most passionate and devoted fans on the planet, making the atmosphere at our shows incredible. So this award is for them as much as it is for us. It is they who voted in huge numbers. It's a shame they can't all get a Brit statue!"
Manager Rod Smallwood adds, "This has to be good for metal, I don't think many Brit Awards have been given to metal so it's about time it was recognised for the creative force it is. Metal and MAIDEN have long thrived outside the mainstream media and radio so l am sure our fans will be very pleased about this and, let's face it, they are the ones who voted in droves and the ones we have to thank. The black sheep finally invades your lounge!!"
Watch IRON MAIDEN's acceptance video below:
Singer Bruce Dickinson says, "We are delighted to receive the Brit Award for 'Best British Live Act', especially as this is a testament to our fans. I've often said IRON MAIDEN's secret weapon is our fans and they've proved us right all along. Anyone who's been to one of our shows knows that they're the most passionate and devoted fans on the planet, making the atmosphere at our shows incredible. So this award is for them as much as it is for us. It is they who voted in huge numbers. It's a shame they can't all get a Brit statue!"
Manager Rod Smallwood adds, "This has to be good for metal, I don't think many Brit Awards have been given to metal so it's about time it was recognised for the creative force it is. Metal and MAIDEN have long thrived outside the mainstream media and radio so l am sure our fans will be very pleased about this and, let's face it, they are the ones who voted in droves and the ones we have to thank. The black sheep finally invades your lounge!!"
Watch IRON MAIDEN's acceptance video below:
URUMAIDEN FOREVER ALONE
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