Recent content by Ben Beast

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...

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...