The best No 1 records: Iron Maiden – Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter

1991: The first metal chart-topper wasn't vintage Maiden, but the power of a devoted fanbase propelled it to No 1 in JanuaryWould you believe this was the first metal single to reach No 1, a feat that wouldn't be repeated until Limp Bizkit took Rollin' to the top slot a decade later? Metal has always been penalised by the curse of the fanbase: fans buy records as soon as they come out, ensuring a high early position, but the lack of crossover means a rapid tumble down the charts. Bring Your Daug...

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