I think Steve just can't predict what would fans like more. Sad to say this, but for drumming itself (maybe writing even) I think album would be better with Simon, although everyone would like it more with Nicko. I think album would have certain limitation cause of Nicko and I think that's what bothers Steve - play with Nicko until the end or preserve quality and continue with Simon.
Good call. With Maiden is different, but he wrote and is writing now songs for Simon with BL. To write a Maiden album with a different drummer in 40+ years is a challenge. He has used to Nicko's playing and doesn't wan't a different vibe/style in the studio?
I believe that Steve/artists also find it stressful to create, but an artist who has tons of ideas but no time/finds it too stressful to bring them out?
I don't know how believable I find that. Who knows? The whole tour announcement was something I think nobody predicted like this also.
True that. It's like a joke. There's been some surprises lately, so anything is possible.
Steve doesn't want to do a new album, because he doesn't have the time, and writing for a few weeks is too stressful for him? Weird. Doesn't sound like Steve, who says he always likes a challenge.
Maybe it's because of age, idk. But it's odd, he always says he has a lot of ideas. Nicko said that everyone gotten so old when asked about a new album. Isn't it the same with Priest, Saxon? Kudos to them!
I think that Steve is just in a "I've not got time right now" mindset. They've not long finished RFYL '25, he's got British Lion tour coming up, then RFYL 26 which is going to be a busy year for them. So realistically he doesn't have anywhere he can squeeze a few months of writing and recording into that.
Let's hope so, but he probably will release a new BL album soon... he will prioritize it than Maiden? Tour 2027?
if they want to release a new album/and tour, then they already have some have plans for 2027, right. You know, working in advance for tours. 2028-2029 would be the legs. Beyond 2030 is our wildest dreams.
From a band marketing perspective, it wouldn't be stupid to hint - without confirming it or lying - that nothing else might happen after 2026.
Then fans will be even more eager to see the 2026 tour.
Why would the band want to do this? And the press release statement is very
unusual for them.
Actually I wouldn´t be surprised if Senjutsu will be the last one. Especially if you look at the lyrics of the final song, it´s a perfect way to end not only the album but their entire career...
True, but they were really enthusiastic about another album in 2019, so it would be a surprise. And the other old bands are still releasing new music.
I bet that a few gigs into the tour Bruce starts goin "we WILL see you all again and with some brand NEW Iron Maiden music."
Idk, it all sounded like the band is rejuvenated with Simon and now they are going to take a break from touring.
