''12 Wasted Years'' is a video documentary of heavy metal band

Iron Maiden Iron Maiden are an English Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris (musician), Steve Harris. Although fluid in the early years of the band, the line-up for most ...

, focusing on the history of the band from 1975 to 1987. It includes several rare videos and interviews from the band's career, some of which were later included on the 2004 documentary '' The Early Days''. The video was released on

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and

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tape. In March 2013, Iron Maiden included the full documentary in a reissue of their 1989 concert film, ''

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''.

Reception

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describes it as a "highly recommended documentary".

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