Recent content by Ben Beast

Sorry for raising the dead post, but it's interesting to see just how many songs Maiden have played during last few years, that fans in this topic wanted. Starting from 2022 till now. Songs, that lots of users didn't think were realistic or even had given hope to witness again live - Infinite...

I would add Running Free also. And if there is reunion era tour I would love to see When The Wild Wind Blows but I think chances for that are very low .

Well, my theory is regardless of the ticket sales (poor, good, great) if the boys want to tour in 2028 (and beyond) they will tour. If the desire to perform is still there, they will offer us the enjoyment of Maiden live show. And I'm optimistic that we will see another tour from our boys in...

Why are you guys so obsessed with the sales? I'm not going into debate who is right who is wrong, just curious what do you aim to achieve at the end of the day with your agenda?

Does somebody remember what was the mood around 2018 regarding next studio album. Was there also feeling that they are not interested, takes too much time, not enough motivation etc ?

It seems like Maiden has increased it's coverage in pop media in recent time - Stranger Things, 28 years later, Whistle. Would be really cool to hear Maiden in new Avengers movie.

The only reason people want OTGDY to be played live is that it never has been played live, nothing to do with quality of the song nor the suitability for live setting. There are so many other songs that have been played live (that I have not yet witnessed) that I would love to see like Brave New...

Sorry, but what is so special about hearing OTGDY? To me it is a good song but not great, not something I crave to hear live. But as I see, lot of people want to hear it. Is it because it really is so great or is it because Steve randomly mentioned it (I don't remember that people were crazy...

I am optimist and think that they will record new album in 2027. From there it can go two ways. Either release new album in spring 2028 and tour with it in summer and autumn and 2029. Or what I think is more likely - tour 2028 summer with songs from BNW to Senjutsu (RFYL part ll) and one song...

There was a time not long ago when lots of fans complained that Maiden releases too much live albums, basically after every tour. And now fans complain that Maiden doesn't release live albums. I guess people will always complain and you can never make everyone happy.

What's your favourite moments? I love Phantom of the Opera the part that starts around 3:30 and lasts until around 5:30. It just has everything - clapping, chanting, jumping, "scream for me" part.

I think compared to their peers Maiden songs just have more parts that invite people to get involved. Also it helps that Bruce knows how to utilize these moments. Perfect example for young singers/frontmans to study should be Blood Brothers. Listening studio version you wouldn't guess such...

I was thinking one day how much does Maiden show elevate for having songs that have crowd participating moments - clapping, singing along (woooh like for example Fear of the Dark), chanting (yeah-yeah-yeah eg Powerslave) and to some extent jumping. Is it down to Maiden's music or more...

But why can't they release in the same year? Bruce in Febuary and Maiden in September, half a year apart, enough time between those two albums for marketing and stuff.

I actually don't care about Flash of the Blade. Yes, it is rare song, but it does nothing for me. So, I am totally fine that Maiden hasn't played it live before nor will they ever play it. About changing setlist, I remember I was disappointed that Bruce didn't play Jerusalem at my show. Also...