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Iron Maiden win Best British Live Act at BRITs

Band accept gong via video message

February 18, 2009 | 5 Comments
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Iron Maiden have won the Best British Live Act at the BRIT Awards 2009 tonight (February 18).

The rockers were announced as winners by 'Hot Fuzz' actor Nick Frost, but were not able to attend the bash, ironically due to touring duties – instead delivering an acceptance message by video link-up.

The acts nominated for Best British Live Act were::

The Verve
Coldplay
Scouting For Girls
Elbow

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Moz_1983

Feb 18, 2009

What? A worthy winner on the Brits? What the hell? :sUp the Irons!

Museician

Feb 18, 2009

BRILLIANT, MAIDEN FUCKING RULE =).

Willy Plonka

Feb 19, 2009

Dont like their music much, but about fucking time. Good for them..............come on your clarets..........

CSWS87

Feb 19, 2009

THIS IS BRILLIANT. So well deserved as well. A welcome changed to see a metal band win at the Brits as well. Voted for by the fans which is a nice touch. They've been the best live band for a while now.

Jim Newstead

Feb 19, 2009

As its widely reported that the recorded music industry is on its knees, the award 4 best LIVE act has to be seen as the most prestigious 1 of the night. That it goes 2 IM is testament 2 the strength of the Maiden brand & the popularity of the band & its stage shows. I think its a little unfair to slag off the other nominees, but hell yeah. WAKE UP! Iron Maiden should be celebrated along with The Beatles, The Stones, Queen and Led Zep. To see them live is to be in the presence of legends. 70 million albums sold. That's some export figure, huh? Rock and Roll Hall of Fame I think!