Iron Maiden tour poster banned for being too scary

Iron Maiden aren't exactly the most kid-friendly band, but the poster for the current tour, “The Book Of Souls,” was deemed scary enough that it has been banned in Lithuania. 

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The European country banned the poster, which depicts the band's mascot, Eddie, holding a bleeding heart,”because it scares children,” according to a statement made by a Live Nation lawyer to Delfi.

Check out the poster below. What do you think—is it scary enough to merit a national ban? Let us know in the comments.

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