Recent content by Ben Beast

What would be cool if they once again used one of their instrumental songs as show's intro played on tape like Ides of March in 2005 or Transylvania in 2008. That way we get one extra song more and it's nice way to build the crowd's anticipation, to get people pumped up. If it would indeed...

So, I finally made my setlist. I would say it's rather safe setlist. There are only 2 songs I would consider deep cuts - Killers and Infinite Dreams. I assume Maiden boys are thinking Rime is also deep cut for the fans but most of us expect this song to feature in the setlist so it's not a...

No Fear of the Dark, no party!

But on the subject of Maiden being poorly managed. First, I think it's little bit trolling. Like others I agree that Maiden is second or third (depending on how to view Black Sabbath) after Metallica in metal. AC/DC, G'n'R aren't metal, Rammstein is also different kind of music entity...

I don't believe historical subject is the reason Maiden keeps attracting younger generations, otherwise Manowar (and Sabaton etc) would be attracting also loads of young people. I think it's about music or more specifically melody of the songs (as Dave once said Maiden are heavy but they are...

Just watched Ghost's new single Lachryma and it got me wandering - will Bruce be wearing some kind of mask during Phantom of the Opera. Knowing him and his love for theatrics I would say it's quite possible seeing him wear the famous Phantom mask. It's rather weird he hasn't done it before.

If releasing documentary in autumn (supposedly) close to North America dates announcement to generate high ticket sales for NA leg, then why wouldn't it be (the best) smart move to release album number 18 in 2026 autumn to generate high album selling numbers in North America? So just after the...

What do we know about Nightmares? Like when it might have been recorded, how long, does it contain slow intro etc? For example, are we sure it can't be Shadow of the Gods?

Infinte Dreams - lot of fans were disappointed that Maiden didn't play it during Maiden England, but for me I don't care if they play it or not, so I guess that qualifies in this post's theme. Also, Stranger in a Strange Land, again, was nice to hear it during FPT but I wasn't crazy about it, if...

Don't you guys have nothing else to talk about than the appearance of band members (and yes I consider Nicko still to be band member)? First it was Bruce's hair and bald spot, now Nicko's facelift. Seems like if there aren't any touring activity or album discussion, the chat goes to some random...

If they play (and it seems like they will) Phantom and Rime on RFYL, I am happy. If they play those 2 + also Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and Afraid to Shoot Strangers, I would be very satisfied. If they play those 4 and also No Prayer for the Dying, I would be extremly happy. If they play...

Nowadays (or I guess maybe people always have been) lots of people seem to have pessimistic views about future. And well that includes also Maiden fans. Maiden can't play this or that song (Caught Somewhere in Time etc), they won't tour in 5 years time etc. But truth be told Maiden guys...

Amazing how someone says, that Nicko decided it this week and people believe it. I don't believe it that Nicko would just say I know you guys planned this awesome 50th anniversary tour, but I don't feel like doing it. Out of respect for band mates and Maiden organization he definetly gave his...

Well, it would be awesome if they now open the set with Where Eagles Dare. Nice way to introduce the new guy and kinda symbolic way to male that transition. I would prefer Eagles more than Moonchild or Be Quick or Be Dead.

Well, it was expected to happen at some point, but I would have guessed that Nicko will be part of the 50th anniversary tour. Sad, but life goes on. In terms of setlist it might change things. I was hoping to hear Afraid to shoot Strangers, because it would have made sense, being easier song for...