RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2025 Tour Thread *SPOILERS INSIDE*

Batman said:
Actually it is. It can be paraphrase as "take whatever it will be, even if it's below expectations because it may be the last time", which is by the way, argument that I see on this forum since ~2015. People have own opinions, taste etc. and while it is awesome that Iron Maiden is still playing it doesn't equal to everything they are doing must have 100% positive opinions from fans because it may be the last time.
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Although that is an accurate take on the statement the current tour most certainly isn`t below my expectation for a band of 50 years with all members in their 60`s.

I respect everyone`s opinion but am genuinely baffled by anyone who thinks this tour is poor even if there have been better ones, the bar for Maiden live over the years is very very high in my opinion which will obviously mean things can`t match it for ever.

Thank god we aren`t debating the recent live performances of AC/DC or GnR .
 
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Fozzie said:
Although that is an accurate take on the statement the current tour most certainly isn`t below my expectation for a band of 50 years with all members in their 60`s.

I respect everyone`s opinion but am genuinely baffled by anyone who thinks this tour is poor even if there have been better ones, the bar for Maiden live over the years is very very high in my opinion which will obviously mean things can`t match it for ever.

Thank god we aren`t debating of the recent live performances of AC/DC or GnR .
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Unsurprisingly, I have been reading quite a lot of people’s comments about the recent AC/DC gigs and the general consensus was “Let’s enjoy them while they are still playing; we should be grateful they are still playing such shows!”
 
BludBrutha said:
I doubt half the people here were even fans in 1998.
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Many of us became fans just a few years after, and I distinctly remember Steve saying in 2006, right before AMOLAD, how it might be their last album and that every show can be their last and that's why he treasures every single one. Here we are, 19 years down the road. I am very much happy Maiden are still performing. If I could micro-manage Maiden, would I make some different choices? Probably, but I'm not going to let that get in the way of enjoying a great tour. The glass isn't half-empty.
 
LooseCannon said:
This is the greatest post that has ever been made on this website. Some people simply do not want to be happy that their favourite band is still playing in 2025 when everyone feared the band was going to disintegrate in 1998.
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Actually it was 1996 for me. I remember leaving a small club after hearing Blaze painfully croaking through the 3 song encore thinking my favorite band was finished. And then VXI didn't change that sentiment.
 
GhostofCain said:
Unsurprisingly, I have been reading quite a lot of people’s comments about the recent AC/DC gigs and the general consensus was “Let’s enjoy them while they are still playing; we should be grateful they are still playing such shows!”
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The dedication and support of a band over many decades that some people might have will inevitably bring out that sentiment, i wouldn`t personally knock them for it if that band is their musical passion.

My point on AC/DC is unfortunately they are clearly nowhere near their best and quite possibly close to tarnishing their reputation while Maiden are no where near that point.
 
I would say that if you truly don't think a band has the chops anymore, then simply don't go. But don't expect everyone else to not enjoy themselves because it's something you'd not enjoy. That's why I was really relieved when Nicko hung 'em up, because it was clear he was at that point. Other than Bruce and Aces High, I'm reasonably comfortable with the boots I've heard. Hoping to see the tour next year a fair few times, as many as I can without going to the USA.
 
I'll be happy to discuss this face to face on Thursday in Vienna with a pint of beer. Who else is coming? PM if you'd like to meet before the show.
 
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Yax said:
Many of us became fans just a few years after, and I distinctly remember Steve saying in 2006, right before AMOLAD, how it might be their last album and that every show can be their last and that's why he treasures every single one. Here we are, 19 years down the road. I am very much happy Maiden are still performing. If I could micro-manage Maiden, would I make some different choices? Probably, but I'm not going to let that get in the way of enjoying a great tour. The glass isn't half-empty.
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My first iron maiden memories is listening yo seventh son in portugal in 1989 but true fan since 1992
 
It's perfectly valid to be both -

A: Grateful that Iron Maiden is still an active, touring band delivering relatively energetic live shows (especially when compared to some of their peers)

and

B: Disappointed that some of the decisions made for this recent tour have resulted in some traditional Maiden "hallmarks" being left behind, whether it's Nicko's feel behind the kit, physical big Eddie, drapes, more intricate lighting rig, etc.

Remember, this is a band that is not known for change. Yes, they've had lineup shifts in the past, but the last one was TWENTY-SIX years ago. Yes, their stage setup has evolved over the years, but they have ALWAYS had a very "stick-to-your-guns" old-school theatrical attitude when it comes to how they present their shows visually.

They're also in some ways always going to be victims of their past successes, especially now that they're older and very much towards the end of their career. The 1999 - 2011-ish era, arguably their absolute peak in terms of performance quality, is still very fresh in the minds of many fans.
 
Yeah I have to admit I'm not thrilled by the screen-first strategy but I'll give it a shake live
 
Lego said:
Remember, this is a band that is not known for change. Yes, they've had lineup shifts in the past, but the last one was TWENTY-SIX years ago. Yes, their stage setup has evolved over the years, but they have ALWAYS had a very "stick-to-your-guns" old-school theatrical attitude when it comes to how they present their shows visually.
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I think I've previously posted here about this before but....

As a band that's not known for change I commend them for trying something new and bold, for them. Yes, I loved the old school theatrics of LOTB but I'm also really digging the big screen. I've always thought they could do so much with animation and Eddie. The Aces High animation illustrates my point. I wonder how many who are missing the old school set up are ones who were critical in the past for them always having the same stage set up? It would be hard to top LOTB with practical props/etc. Plus remember how long it took to take down that Pogoda?

I remember reading some time ago that Steve hates screens and they would never do that. Kudos to Steve for willing to do something different. If they stay with the screen I think it can only get better.
 
Lego said:
It's perfectly valid to be both -

A: Grateful that Iron Maiden is still an active, touring band delivering relatively energetic live shows (especially when compared to some of their peers)

and

B: Disappointed that some of the decisions made for this recent tour have resulted in some traditional Maiden "hallmarks" being left behind, whether it's Nicko's feel behind the kit, physical big Eddie, drapes, more intricate lighting rig, etc.

Remember, this is a band that is not known for change. Yes, they've had lineup shifts in the past, but the last one was TWENTY-SIX years ago. Yes, their stage setup has evolved over the years, but they have ALWAYS had a very "stick-to-your-guns" old-school theatrical attitude when it comes to how they present their shows visually.

They're also in some ways always going to be victims of their past successes, especially now that they're older and very much towards the end of their career. The 1999 - 2011-ish era, arguably their absolute peak in terms of performance quality, is still very fresh in the minds of many fans.
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I agree in here with fact A, I'm definitely happy that Maiden are still touring, that they're still in quite good shape (of course, per example I'll always miss Steve running all over the stage or jumping from the drum riser but hey for a 68 year guy, he's doing pretty well and same goes for everyone in the band) and the show itself is great

B: the disappointment for me really came when they've announced " a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from ‘Iron Maiden’ to ‘Fear Of The Dark’". I truly was expecting at least one song, even the shortest one, from NPFTD and maybe just another that they've never played since the reunion. Which means in a 1h45 set, maybe just have 10 minutes of "unusual/not played for a very long time" songs wasn't that much asking and I'm sure even the casual fan or the one that went to his first Iron Maiden wouldn't be complaining about it.
They did it with the FPT, with the Legacy (playing Flight which wasn't played since the very first shows of 1986, playing FTGOG and Sign of the Cross...here we are talking about 20-25 minutes worth of music that were not the "classics" that we've heard over and over again). So that's what I kinda was expecting for this tour, with that announcement, and this is what disappointed me the most, reason why I said this was probably my least favorite show since I first saw them back in 1995. Not a bad show at all, it's just that in terms of songs there was little to no surprise and a difference with what they've announced
 
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