Recent content by Christopher Baines

I happen to disagree mate but fair enough. I go to tons of Maiden gigs myself and that's not what see but no point in arguing. Btw I'm not balding or have my jeans down to the crack of my arse lol but I am middle aged

It comes back to the whole " its all about the kids" argument from Rod. With all respect fuck the kids. 70% of the fans and the ones who spend a lot of cash on Maiden are balding oldies with their jeans halfway down their crack like me. And most of us want to see legendary 70's and 80's bands

It's the old thing you can't please all of the people all of time but I think Maiden have done a good job mixing up the set over the last 20yrs. Wede like to hear few different songs here and there, infinite dreams anyone? But I thought the RFYL set was great. Plenty to please and Rime and 7th...

Im sure for those that go it will be a great experience. It's just not for me this time around.

I agree. Some of the comments after the RFYL set were ridiculous. A set that includes Phantom, 7th Son, Powerslave, Rime and a few early cuts that haven't been played for years. What more do people want?

I don't think Maiden have ever got the fact that really unless it's legacy metal band like Priest etc fans are only interested in Maiden. Im not saying these bands are no good. But every Maiden gig I've been too theres only I think 2 or 3 support bands the crowd have been arsed about. That was...

I was thinking this myself. People have no idea what goes on behind the scenes

And some idiots moan at Maiden setlists

Cos we can say what we want here. I presume the nods are all over the IMFC forum?

Yeah i think 60000 will be a reasonable expectation which they might well get to with last minute surges etc

So what's s total sell out for Knebworth. Anybody know. Didn't Led Zep get 120000 on the first night?

I don't even know what 'success' would be for this gig. 60000?

Tbh I thought they might struggle with this. A big outdoor show in the UK last year, the location, costs to fans, the lineup it just doesn't seem as appealing.

Mixed emotions about Knebworth. Seen them at Soni in 2014 but it's just too difficult and expensive for me to get the Knebworth these days. Especially with hotels etc. On the other hand if they are taking 2027 off the earliest next UK gig will be 2028 which will be then 3yrs without a Maiden gig...

Wasn't Pass the Jam and instrumental? I know Bruce says "pass the jam" a few times. Does that count? And Hocus Pocus. Covers i know but still