They won’t change the venue. Being at Knebworth is the USP of the event, and with the Eddies Dive Bar and the addition of camping, it’d be impractical to move somewhere else.
All they needed was a better line up, like the Slayer outdoor shows in Cardiff and London this year. Slap bands like...
Notable things from the announcement:
- Live album to be recorded in Paris
- "Well deserved rest from the road in 2027"
I wonder if 2026 could be our final chance to see the boys on stage?
I can’t see Maiden doing Download next year. It seems like the festival has started really pushing the next generation of headliners, to great success. It wouldn’t surprise me if they’re moving on from legacy bands like Maiden.
I don’t want to sound conspiratorial, but Maiden have released a video on Instagram of the Killer crew naming their favourite songs, and there’s a lot of songs that have been thrown around setlist wise on here. We know the band loves to drop hints.
Songs mentioned were:
Can I Play With Madness...
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