RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2026

Eduardo Cabeza said:
Hello, chaps!

I'm an avid forum reader who has felt the urge to actually register, moved by how surprising I find that almost everyone is trashing Bruce for "ruining" «Aces High» while basically accepting that Simon —who is not Clive Burr and is making the band sound more tired than ever— is doing an excellent job.
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What a load of bs.
They haven't been this energized since LOTB 2018. They're playing faster, tighter, and the overall energy is insane.
And I don't think that's even debatable, just look up the Sweden Rock video. If you think that's "tired," then you should've called it a day with Maiden a long time ago.
 
Bruce's comment here does seem a bit more specific than usual.
It could be that they're already planning for 2028 (new album tour?) and have had a talk with the RaR bookers.
 
ShadowOfTheGods said:
What a load of bs.
They haven't been this energized since LOTB 2018. They're playing faster, tighter, and the overall energy is insane.
And I don't think that's even debatable, just look up the Sweden Rock video. If you think that's "tired," then you should've called it a day with Maiden a long time ago.
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As i said before their first part of the show impress me because i didnt expect that level of energy and fun from them and the crowd. I felt bruce was tired on the second part of the show but like saving energy,we know him well when he talks a phrase to reach the chours and sing it properly or detune some parts like in hallowed to reach the others that needs to be high. Apart from aces that is a different situation im not including aces in my point of view. But i saw the band having fun and i dont see why people is bashing like this simon. I didnt felt he was a disaster a good drummer thats all. Not a first level drumner but he plays the songs right. And i said before they have been there for our whole live, 50 years. Some day they will finish and as they said is closer,so enjoy. I hope we have 2 more tours i dont expect a new album, but 2 more tours to play the songs they want to play again
 
Eduardo Cabeza said:
Bruce: "We'll see you again... maybe in a couple of years time".
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You can explain the contradictions: Other cities might indeed see them again sooner, but Iron Maiden will never play a show in Nürburg - unless they’re booked for Rock am Ring.
And that most likely won’t happen again for a few years.
 
riff said:
I'm watching videos from the first stop of the Rush tour and thinking about what could've been if Maiden had hired a young professional to replace Nicko instead of one of Steve's drinking buddies from down the pub.
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I hate dragging Simon like that, but I agree. The contrast between how the two bands handled finding a new drummer and the final results is night and day. Plus, Anika has probably had to deal with a lot more scrutiny stepping in front of a heavily male-dominated crowd packed with hyper-critical drummers.
 
Smither said:
I hate dragging Simon like that, but I agree. The contrast between how the two bands handled finding a new drummer and the final results is night and day. Plus, Anika has probably had to deal with a lot more scrutiny stepping in front of a heavily male-dominated crowd packed with hyper-critical drummers.
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(irony mode: on)
yes, but can she handle a pint or two????
 
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