Recent content by Ben Beast

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...

I think Maiden did right decision with upgrading their stage show to screens and it was enough, not too much, not too little. There were songs that had lots of moving pictures, visuals and I liked it. I think Rime benefitted from these visuals, even if it was mostly AI generated. Imagine having...

But why can't they do Download, Sweden Rock, Copenhell and other festivals (+some cities) in 2027? Why do you think they have to do European festivals next year if they just did extensive European leg?

If they decide to abandon arena shows for stadiums for good, then it would suck. I would love to see Maiden show in Finland, but I have zero interest seeing them at Helsinki Olympic Stadium, European summer evening concert outside, no thank you.

Not touching next year, but longer future what do you think, after RFYL tour, (whatever tour it may be - new album, reunion etc) will they do stadiums in Europe from now on or go back to arenas and some occasional stadiums?

I also don't see that happening that they are willingly taking one year off. So if no unforseen circumstances happen (pandemic, sickness, injury etc), I think they will tour every year until they retire. Also, why can't Bruce and Maiden release albumis on the same year. Maiden album in May and...

If they tour Europe (and rest of the world Oceania etc) in 2026, where would they tour in 2027? If it's new tour in 2027, then it's logical that they start Europe, but would they really tour Europe 3 consecutive years? When was the last time that happened?

How strongly or vaguely has he hinted it? Like see you next year or just we will return?

But why would Maiden tour Europe 2 consecutive years with the same setlist? I remember that lot of people believed Maiden would tour Europe (or Balkan countries) in August in 2024 before heading to Australia, but that never happened. I have a similar feeling now. People hypeing themselves into...

"So we’re going in the studio with him in January, and we’re looking to release the album in 2027." So, if Maiden records also new album, would they both (Bruce and Maiden) release it in the same year? I don't see in what timeframe Maiden guys could record it in 2026 (maybe autumn 2026), but if...

Don't hype yourselves too much, it will be new tour dates, book and documentary. I remember a Maiden thank you video from 2023 where Bruce said something else will happen and people started seriously believing that new Maiden album will be released. When actually it was Bruce's new album that...

Well, I remember that much loved Legacy of the Beast setlist had also complaints from forum members. FTGGOG going down like wet fart in 2 man submarine - not suitable for casual fans. Encore of Evil, Hallowed and Hills being lazy and boring (or actually whole setlist starting from Fear of the...