Lady Gaga says she would rather be compared to Iron Maiden than Madonna

Lady Gaga may have been compared to pop veteran Madonna countless times, but she prefers a different comparison, telling CR Fashion Book that she would rather be called the next Iron Maiden.

"They're one of the greatest rock bands in history, in my opinion," Gaga says. "Some people really don't know the importance of metal and the scope of it. Those guys were filling stadiums, and they still are. And it's because of the culture of the music, the poetry that's so powerful, that whenever the fans come together they unite in the essence of what Iron Maiden is all about. I always used to say to people, when they would say, 'Oh, she's the next Madonna.' No, I'm the next Iron Maiden."

Related: Lady Gaga covers CR Fashion Book, completely unretouched

Gaga graces the cover of the latest issue of CR Fashion Book, which features tens of beautiful and completely unretouched photographs of the superstar. Click here to purchase the magazine.

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