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Old May 5th, 2008, 10:47 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Air Raid Siren View Post
I would wager that it's much less expensive to make a cover version of the song and license that than to license the original band's recording. Oh well - better than no Maiden at all!!
Yes, the cost of the master recording is one reason why covers were necessary. But then again, if Harmonix received support from five record labels during the production of Rock Band, why wouldn't they be able to afford the original Iron Maiden recordings?
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