"We don't let many people use our music but we felt it was a calculated risk." Iron Maiden respond to the jaw-dropping 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple scene that might have already produced 2026's bes
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Key Points:
- Iron Maiden's iconic track "The Number Of The Beast" features prominently in the climactic scene of the critically acclaimed horror sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, marking a rare appearance of their music in film.
- The band expressed initial hesitation about licensing their music but embraced the opportunity due to the involvement of notable British filmmakers Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and Nia DaCosta, as well as the series' strong British identity.
- This placement follows another recent Iron Maiden song, "The Trooper," which was featured in the finale of the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, highlighting a resurgence of their music in major media.
- Iron Maiden revealed plans for another song to appear in the upcoming Corin Hardy horror film Whistle, set
