As far as Iron Maiden go, I have four words for you:
Hallowed
Be
Thy
Name
On the subject of prog rock, I LOVE prog rock (ooh! Surprise!) but I agree with you that sometimes songs are extended simply because they can be. It's a problem I've had with Yes, ELP and Dream Theater. However, when done properly they can be quite amazing. Look at "Supper's ready" by Genesis, "Around the world in a day" by It Bites, "Grendel" by Marillion (or "This strange engine") or even "Through different eyes" by Mystery. All great songs that never seem to drag or be extended just for the sake of it. Prog done correctly can be a thing of beauty.
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