London - Veteran metal band Iron Maiden will offer a free digital download of its forthcoming compilation of songs recorded during the 80's, which after three listens will expire and prompt users to purchase a DRM-free version of the album, Billboard reports. The trial version of "Somewhere Back In Time" will come as 320 kbps WMA files, protected by Microsoft digital rights management. The album is set for release on May 12 through EMI Records.

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