The Future Past Tour 2024
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InfiniteDreamer544
Educated Fool
I asked the same question:
As @Vaenyr said:
The middle instrumental section is taken from the same song the stolen lyrics in Hallowed Be Thy Name are from. There aren't any legal issues at the moment, but those could arise if they were to tour with that song.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
This.
Most likely a Hits tour, with an option to extend until 2027. They have plenty of time to think of the theme and the stage. We know Maiden don't celebrate anniversaries (live), but this time it's 50 years, so who knows. And with such a tour they can play more deep cuts. They won't release a new album when Bruce is on tour again next year, so if they don't record it in 2025, then early 2026 with a summer release so they can tour that year. Sounds plausible, if they want it. But for this to happen, next year must be the 3rd leg of TFP. They need free time for a few months, and the time has to be right as they said. I'm really curious about the approach for another album. Also, I wonder if they will use this year's tour formula for a future tour.
Ruflux
Ancient Mariner
It's entirely possible the settlement could've included a clause concerning The Nomad too, like a lump sum paid for it with the agreement Iron Maiden will never play it live. This would avoid the complications arising from the original authors of the lifted section getting no royalties from live performances of the song and would be binding so it'd likely be satisfactory for their demands.
mtmccox
Ancient Mariner
I saw Korn live playing a bit of Metallica's One, and a recording of a concert where GNR played a bit of Sail Away Sweet Sister by Queen.
So how does this work - is it a sin only when they pretend it's their own song? Or where is a distinction between tribute and theft?
So how does this work - is it a sin only when they pretend it's their own song? Or where is a distinction between tribute and theft?
Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
Playing a cover is different than plagiarizing a song. You can play music from other artists without any issue most of the time (recording a cover is different though). The problem here is that The Nomad is solely credited to Maiden members even though parts of it are lifted from a different song. Same thing with the lyrics in Hallowed.
I can cover Afraid To Shoot Strangers without issue. If I write a song, original intro, original outro but in the middle I play the middle section of ATSS and pretend I'm the one who wrote the entire thing, then that's problematic.
srfc
Ancient Mariner
I think Maiden were just playing it safe while there was an ongoing court case.
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
In the latest Talk is Jericho podcast Bruce said people will be happy with what Maiden will do in the next 3 years.
To me, this declaration sounds as if they've planned something a bit different for 2025 - 2027. So The Future Past will end this year in Sao Paulo. I think Iron Maiden is preparing something different maybe a big 50 Anni tour with elaborated stage shows and some never-played tunes?! I hope I'm right this time!
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
Most likely no.
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
It doesn't completely rule out a new album. They might still record in early next year (February to April, let's say), start the tour in July and release it in late 2025. But I think it will be just too much for the band at this point. They would just have a break in January, then it would be writing & recording until April (at least), possibly have May free and then they would need to start to rehearse for the brand new tour. It's Maiden so they can pull it off, but it doesn't seem likely.
matic22
Ancient Mariner
Considering that Bruce openly stated multiple times that he wants to do SSOASS and Rime again, epics tour is on the cards.
Imagine a setlist with Rime, Alex and SSOASS in it. Add Paschendale, Clansman, Hell On Earth, The Book Of Souls, Hallowed, When The Wild Wind Blows, FTGGOG, FOTD and Phantom and you have a hell of a tour.
Also, if they do epics and do stadiums, I think they could bring a small orchestra with them. It has been a wish by both Bruce and Nicko for a while.
Imagine a setlist with Rime, Alex and SSOASS in it. Add Paschendale, Clansman, Hell On Earth, The Book Of Souls, Hallowed, When The Wild Wind Blows, FTGGOG, FOTD and Phantom and you have a hell of a tour.
Also, if they do epics and do stadiums, I think they could bring a small orchestra with them. It has been a wish by both Bruce and Nicko for a while.
Austrogoth
Ancient Mariner
Infinite Dreams please
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
I doubt an epics tour would work.
Wickerman1204
Educated Fool
They will play more songs they didn't play yet (Only the Good Die Young, Flash of the Blade) and some deep, deep cuts (To Tame a Land).
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
The last part of the song looks vaguely like to the instrumental part in "The Nomad", but it's not so explicit. I understand that Beckett needs money and thinks that sueing Iron Maiden to get some money is the easiestway to do it instead of getting off their asses and getting back to writing new songs and releasing a new album since 1974.
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ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
I think there are several reasons why they didn't play those songs before and with them having 70 years I doubt we'll ever see songs like Flash of the Blade played live.
Nicko played To Tame a Land recently, so who knows.
Sth2112
Ancient Mariner
"Anniversary tour" makes me think a very safe set basically like the 80’s hits, the Iron maiden song, Fear of the dark, The wicker man, El dorado, Speed of light and Writing on the wall. I really hope I’m wrong of course
Hope another album with 3-4 new songs, a couple of staples and a few rare/never played songs again!
Hope another album with 3-4 new songs, a couple of staples and a few rare/never played songs again!