18th Studio Album discussion

Ruflux said:
2027 seems like the most likely candidate for when the Paris live album/video will be released, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're planning on going bigger with it after such a long break with a limited cinema release and whatnot. It wouldn't be entirely inappropriate for Maiden's last release to be a live album of what they likely consider their "ultimate" tour featuring some of their all-time strongest material, rather than studio album number 18. Plus it still wouldn't preclude future touring, but they wouldn't have to commit to a full-length album tour.
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You think so? Their last album with only songs from before the reunion. The songs after that are irrelevant and can be ignored. I would find that totally inappropriate and a pity.
 
Kalata said:
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Idk, it all sounded like the band is rejuvenated with Simon and now they are going to take a break from touring.
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Bruce also confirmed in an interview how much fun they all had on this tour.

I am convinced that it was not the original plan to organize this monster tour for 2026.
I believe that the original plan was indeed to tour the rest of the world in 2026 and then possibly earn additional money with these successful shows at festivals and other European markets in 2027.

Was the money needed earlier? And some members said, okay, but only if we don't tour in 2027?
I wish someone knew what has happened/is going on.
 
Ruflux said:
2027 seems like the most likely candidate for when the Paris live album/video will be released, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're planning on going bigger with it after such a long break with a limited cinema release and whatnot. It wouldn't be entirely inappropriate for Maiden's last release to be a live album of what they likely consider their "ultimate" tour featuring some of their all-time strongest material, rather than studio album number 18. Plus it still wouldn't preclude future touring, but they wouldn't have to commit to a full-length album tour.
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If after 2026 they are not going to record a new album. After a break they will tour again and i see after the big hits tour a rare songs tour with all songs forgotten or barely played in their tours
 
Hendrik said:
Bruce also confirmed in an interview how much fun they all had on this tour.

I am convinced that it was not the original plan to organize this monster tour for 2026.
I believe that the original plan was indeed to tour the rest of the world in 2026 and then possibly earn additional money with these successful shows at festivals and other European markets in 2027.

Was the money needed earlier? And some members said, okay, but only if we don't tour in 2027?
I wish someone knew what has happened/is going on.
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Steve (or someone else) has made a terrible mistake with his investment funds and his mates are helping out?
Just a joke. (But who knows, I find it all odd.)
 
Hendrik said:
Bruce also confirmed in an interview how much fun they all had on this tour.

I am convinced that it was not the original plan to organize this monster tour for 2026.
I believe that the original plan was indeed to tour the rest of the world in 2026 and then possibly earn additional money with these successful shows at festivals and other European markets in 2027.

Was the money needed earlier? And some members said, okay, but only if we don't tour in 2027?
I wish someone knew what has happened/is going on.
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In 2027 if they are not retired theyll tour. If steve dont want to record
 
Ledges Bitten In Dust said:
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.
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Am I the only one to disagree? I would not like a new album better with Nicko. Simon is great.
 
Batman said:
The 2027 break is 99% a break after a grueling tour. Rod clearly stated in the press release that the band's history is '50 years... and counting...' and they're working with Yondr, which might suggest that future tours will be phone-free zones. It seems 2027 is a year of reorganization, and it's very likely they'll record something. Suspicious people might ask why they're openly talking about no tour plans for 2027 when they could simply be saying nothing.
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''And counting'' could be a key. The open talking is atypical of them, agree.
Ruflux said:
2027 seems like the most likely candidate for when the Paris live album/video will be released, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're planning on going bigger with it after such a long break with a limited cinema release and whatnot. It wouldn't be entirely inappropriate for Maiden's last release to be a live album of what they likely consider their "ultimate" tour featuring some of their all-time strongest material, rather than studio album number 18. Plus it still wouldn't preclude future touring, but they wouldn't have to commit to a full-length album tour.
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Committing to a 2-year (album) tour is something normal, right. Or they could just do 1 year, like 2026 schedule. The current tour is indeed their ultimate hits, so it's fitting for what you're saying (also, saying in advance they're going to film is atypical- right?), but no Reunion songs is not Maiden's style. They're proud of the material. The live concert could be released at the end of 2026, why not.
 
jazz from hell said:
Perhaps there's band politics involved, for example the others setting conditions. Or perhaps they want to see that there's a demand for a new album. Pure speculation.
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Yeah, we don't know if Dave and Janick want to record. It would be odd if they didn't. I think there's always a demand for a new Maiden album.
Melony said:
That would be such a serious decision that it would not be hinted at so playfully if it had been decided. But, as I said, this hint is not stupid from a marketing perspective.
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Well, they're being asked about a new Maiden album and they've certainly at least thought about it since 2021. Bruce says this because he wants to record another one. Like he's asked about his next solo album in every interview. Maiden don't need marketing strategy to sell out their tours. This time Steve's response is not ambiguous, unfortunately.
Cat Milk Supreme said:
Although personally I wasn't expecting any news on the far future. They have a tour, a book and a documentary to do first, takin them up to roughly 12mths from now so I wouldn't expect any info on the future beyond that just now.
Any more hints will probably come from Bruce on stage next year.
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Yes. But at the same time they gave us info about 2027.
Hendrik said:
Bruce also confirmed in an interview how much fun they all had on this tour.
I am convinced that it was not the original plan to organize this monster tour for 2026.
I believe that the original plan was indeed to tour the rest of the world in 2026 and then possibly earn additional money with these successful shows at festivals and other European markets in 2027.
Was the money needed earlier? And some members said, okay, but only if we don't tour in 2027?
I wish someone knew what has happened/is going on.
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I think they just don't have plans for 2027 (what to do, new album or something else), they want a break because of age, and this leg of the tour will be big because of demand and because they don't want a 3rd leg (they're not changing the setlists anyway). It's all odd and worrying.
dickinson1978 said:
If after 2026 they are not going to record a new album. After a break they will tour again and i see after the big hits tour a rare songs tour with all songs forgotten or barely played in their tours
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If they wanted a Part 2 of RFYL, they would be touring in 2027. In the future, that's an option if they won't release new music. That would be so sad.
 
Here are my thoughts.
  1. By the start of next year, it will be 7 years since they last recorded an album. They don’t seem in a rush…
  2. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that their album input has decreased in the last 20 years. Not only are they getting older, but it lines up perfectly with the decrease in revenue that bands receive physical media.
  3. The band members who want to write and record are still doing via their own projects. Janick and Dave clearly don’t want a side project. I would be the same in their shoes. Just because you are a musician doesn’t mean that you want to do it all the time!
  4. From a musical perspective, they have nothing to prove anymore. If anything, producing new music opens you up to further criticism. Why not bask in the glory of your past?
For me, I am in a weird position as a Maiden fan. I have always loved getting a new album. However, Senjutsu showed me that they have taken the tropes of the reunion era to the limit. TWOTW was fresh and different, but the rest of the album did not live up to its expectations (although there are some absolute classics like He’ll on Earth).

I would happily see them retire after this tour. Go out on a high. Sure I will miss them, but we will always have their music and our memories.
 
Maybe we are "reading" too much in this interview. Maiden have never used magazines to make huge annoncements, this is not their traditionnal channel, let alone their "official" one. The tones of this interview seem kind of spontaneous, and what I understand is that Bruce speaks openly about his desire to make a new record (perfectly knowing that they can't do it now because of schedule constraints) and that Steve doesn't wan't to think about it now. The man is maniacally methodical and likes to think one step at a time. He has this BL tour, then a huge Maiden tour, and doesn't want to have the pressure of a new Maiden album in mind well ahead.
One thing makes me think that they will tour again after 2026. Steve would not want the last Maiden concert to take place abroad. This could happen, but by accident, because they suddenly realize/learn they can not tour again, but certainly not as a planned thing.
 
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Ascendingthethrone said:
Here are my thoughts.
  1. By the start of next year, it will be 7 years since they last recorded an album. They don’t seem in a rush…
  2. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that their album input has decreased in the last 20 years. Not only are they getting older, but it lines up perfectly with the decrease in revenue that bands receive physical media.
  3. The band members who want to write and record are still doing via their own projects. Janick and Dave clearly don’t want a side project. I would be the same in their shoes. Just because you are a musician doesn’t mean that you want to do it all the time!
  4. From a musical perspective, they have nothing to prove anymore. If anything, producing new music opens you up to further criticism. Why not bask in the glory of your past?
For me, I am in a weird position as a Maiden fan. I have always loved getting a new album. However, Senjutsu showed me that they have taken the tropes of the reunion era to the limit. TWOTW was fresh and different, but the rest of the album did not live up to its expectations (although there are some absolute classics like He’ll on Earth).

I would happily see them retire after this tour. Go out on a high. Sure I will miss them, but we will always have their music and our memories.
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My thoughts exactly!
 
Kalata said:
I think they just don't have plans for 2027 (what to do, new album or something else), they want a break because of age, and this leg of the tour will be big because of demand and because they don't want a 3rd leg (they're not changing the setlists anyway). It's all odd and worrying.
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I think we have no clue. Because of their age, they doing this grueling tour? They should be doing shorter tours then.
The demand would still be there in 2027. They could have played festivals in Europe with the same show in 2027, also additional cities.
A lot of fans prefer a third leg over nothing.
 
Ledges Bitten In Dust said:
That's what I am saying. It would be cool to have a same drummer for over 40 years, but Simon does the job better now I would say.
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I was never a fan of Nicko. Total unpopular statement here, I know. I always considered all the band members super down-to-earth - except for Nicko. And when I met them it was exactly like that. I found him rather arrogant.
Simon seems to be the opposite, always ready for some smalltalk and a drink. Cool guy.
 
No, you are not the only one. Simon's playing had a positive effect on their live performance, now I want to see its effect on their studio work.

I have always liked Nicko, but I have never understood his sense of humour. I don't think he is funny, totally unpopular opinion.

Somehing like this:
Kalata said:
...Nicko said that everyone gotten so old when asked about a new album...
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It may be funny to say about yourself that you are ancient, but to say that about others? I don't find it funny, more unappealing.
Besides, it is nonsense. Albums by “old” bands are released all the time.
 
Dick Brucinson said:
I was never a fan of Nicko. Total unpopular statement here, I know. I always considered all the band members super down-to-earth - except for Nicko. And when I met them it was exactly like that. I found him rather arrogant.
Simon seems to be the opposite, always ready for some smalltalk and a drink. Cool guy.
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I respect this sort of opinion. Compared to Clive I can see that myself. I've never met any of them, sucks when someone you meet comes across like that

I never liked his personality myself. Bit of an annoying twat but I don't now the guy
 
Dick Brucinson said:
I was never a fan of Nicko. Total unpopular statement here, I know. I always considered all the band members super down-to-earth - except for Nicko. And when I met them it was exactly like that. I found him rather arrogant.
Simon seems to be the opposite, always ready for some smalltalk and a drink. Cool guy.
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Well, when you're the greatest metal drummer on earth, I think you've earned some arrogance.
 
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