Iron Maiden forced to drop three encore songs after power outage derails Paris show filming plans
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Paul Brannigan, Matt Mills
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Iron Maiden's plans to film their Paris concert were disrupted by a power outage, forcing the band to drop three encore songs (Aces High, Fear Of The Dark, and Wasted Years) to comply with an 11:30pm venue curfew. The band issued a statement expressing shared disappointment with fans, while French authorities investigated whether the outage was linked to extreme heat. The band praised fans for their patience and support.
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The fans were magnificent and a huge thanks to them from the band for their patience and support.
Officials are investigating whether the outage was linked to the extreme heat.
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