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/ref> In 2009 a new version of ''Vampires Rock'' was created, called ''Vampires Rock Christmas''. Steinman later toured with a new show for Vampires Rock. This is called Vampires Rock: Ghost Train! In March 2017 Steinman launched a new show called ''Iconic''. The show features hits from films such as James Bond, Iron Man, Kill Bill and many others. It has been announced that in 2019 Sam Bailey, UK’s ''X Factor'' season 10 winner, will be joining Steinman on stage as his Vampire Queen.

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