In 1998, Iron Maiden released Virtual XI , whose chart scores were the band’s lowest to date. The album peaked at number 16 in the UK, the band’s lowest for a new studio record. At the same time, Steve Harris assisted in remastering the band’s entire discography, up to and including Live at Donington . Bayley’s tenure in Iron Maiden ended in January 1999 when he was asked to leave during a band meeting. The dismissal took place due to issues Bayley had experienced with his voice during the Virtual XI World Tour , although Janick Gers said this was partly the band’s fault for forcing him to perform songs pitched outside the natural range of his voice.
In 1998, Iron Maiden released Virtual XI , whose chart scores were
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