Some photos:
Reading some comments. I'm not a fan of showing clips during a song (like they did for some), but to dislike this production and not find it cool is wild. I mean, what else is to expect in the metal world now? As with every tour, the band could have used some other interesting ideas for the stuff on backdrops/screens (we're Maiden nerds), but overall the show is very effective. Different and modern, unusual for Maiden.
Distracting for some songs, I can agree, but to say they didn't do a special production? Unlike the setlist. Using something new at this stage of their career is probably a surprise, playing the same hit songs is probably expected, but it's a huge letdown (even with their history), especially the encore. Maybe they'll play more deep cuts in a potential new album tour, who knows. This tour will be like ME, an afterthought and a big missed opportunity. Maybe Steve is against different/changing songs, considering Bruce's solo tour approach, idk. This is their biggest tour 50 years in, but it's typical and at the same time atypical know of such a predictable mix of the usual 80's cuts sets.
As for Simon, there are negative comments, but he can't be compared with Nicko. And I think some songs need a bigger drum kit, now listening to better videos. He plays Clive's songs better methinks. Nicko's fills and feel/tempo are tricky. Simon is more of a modern and hard hitter drummer, he has his own style ofc. The energy was pretty solid though. But it's a first show, big job, so kudos. I think Bruce and Adrian want him to play Trooper and Wasted Years slower. And he's Bruce's age after all, plus he probably hasn't been on constant touring his whole live and playing those not easy songs.
