dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
I saw bruce running a bit during phantom in prague like the old days. He sings well and during rime he tries to reach the high notes. At his 67
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2025 Tour Thread *SPOILERS INSIDE*
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Poto
Ancient Mariner
According to Eddie The Head Fanclub on Facebook it's indeed by Herve.
I much prefer Akirant's style.
Herve has done some shirts for this current tour, but not all. Akirant will have a few. Hopefully the Nordic one is by Akirant.
gazda
Ancient Mariner
Because Bruce is not destroying instrumental parts with cringe talking like on ME tour.
DorotheaMe
Nomad
If that message had gotten through to him that fans find this is annoying, that would be wonderful!
DorotheaMe
Nomad
But he said that in 2023 also.
Wacken sent me a questionnaire - what do I want in 2026, should I enter Iron Maiden so we can see them again in Europe?
Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
At PowerTrip every song was a "deep cut" to that crowd
Diplomat
Ancient Mariner
Herve's Eddie is stupid, to comical, Eddie should look menacing and not like some goofy cartoon character. I prefer Akirant. Budapest and Prague shirts are clearly by Herve.
Poto
Ancient Mariner
Budapest is by Akirant.
Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
So Maiden playing in Wacken in 2026 rests solely on you
Diplomat
Ancient Mariner
I don't think so.
Poto
Ancient Mariner
He posted it on his instagram account.
DorotheaMe
Nomad
07-SMS:A1L
Educated Fool
Simon’s playing is really growing on me. I especially enjoy his version of The Trooper, and while I mean no disrespect to Nicko, it’s a huge relief to hear it performed the way Simon plays it now, especially compared to the 2023–2024 versions.
Helmuth Von Moltke
Ancient Mariner
A heck of a lot depends on them having the good sense to doing exactly this. And also using 2026 for some work on album 18, assuming Harris has the inspiration and focus for it.
If this tour drags to 2027 as their only activity I'd be gutted. This is probably the first major Maiden activity ever, touring or studio albums wise, that I'm genuinely unexcited by.
I was slightly annoyed Maiden England stretched to 3 years, which I didn't think it merited .... other than to give the band nearly 11 months of holiday in 2014 aside shows in June that year. But BOS more than made up for it.
(There have been live albums I couldn't care much for too, but those are minor releases for me)
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Flaming Blimp Crash
Ancient Mariner
Well, the opening rolls for Murders sounded more consistent, still sounds like Simon's exit point to the straight hits on the snare is still early though.
Flaming Blimp Crash
Ancient Mariner
Also, been showing some friends of mine that I've seen concerts with (who have never seen Maiden before) clips from Budapest and they're quite interested in seeing this tour in the states next year. Setlist is perfectly catered to them and they're really intrigued by the graphics - particularly the Hallowed 'strange illusion' bit and PoM Eddie 'short circuiting' the stage.
Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
I think Maiden England 2014 was just a chance for them to get playing together before recording Book of Souls in the autumn.
Flaming Blimp Crash
Ancient Mariner
I only picture Run For Your Lives going to a third year if they're going to sprinkle in one or two brand new songs in there to then transition to a new album tour in early-2028.