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What happened with the band Iron Maiden in New Year's Eve 1978?
On New Year's Eve 1978, Iron Maiden recorded a demo, consisting of four songs, at Spaceward Studios in Cambridge.
What happened to the band Iron Maiden's demo?
The band Iron Maiden presented a copy to Neal Kay, then managing a heavy metal club called Bandwagon Heavy Metal Soundhouse, located in Kingsbury Circle, northwest London.
What did Neal Kay do after listening to the band Iron Maiden's demo?
Upon hearing the Iron Maiden's demo tape, Neal Kay began playing the demo regularly at the Bandwagon, and Prowler, eventually went to No. 1 in the Soundhouse charts.
Did the band Iron Maiden start to become popular after Neal Kay started playing their demo tape at the Bandwagon?
A copy of Iron Maiden's demo was also acquired by Rod Smallwood, who soon became the band's manager, and Iron Maiden's popularity increased.
What happened as the band Iron Maiden's popularity increased in 1978?
As Iron Maiden's popularity increased, they released the demo on their own record label as The Soundhouse Tapes, named after the club.
Was the release of the band Iron Maiden's demo under The Soundhouse Tapes considered their first album?
No
Was the band Iron Maiden's demo successful?
All five thousand copies of Iron Maiden's demo were sold out within weeks.
What was the band Iron Maiden's first album?
Iron Maiden released their eponymous self-titled album in 1980
Did the band Iron Maiden go on tour to support their self-titled album?
Iron Maiden embarked on a headline tour of the UK, before opening for Kiss on their 1980 Unmasked Tour's European leg as well as supporting Judas Priest on select dates.

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