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Ancient Mariner
That is how native speakers would speak. People generally don't speak in robotic sentences, they try and say things in a colourful manner, and exaggeration is one way of doing that.
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That is how native speakers would speak. People generally don't speak in robotic sentences, they try and say things in a colourful manner, and exaggeration is one way of doing that.
chaosapiant
Ancient Marinade
All is nothing what it seems
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
For the same reasons any old band still does it. Musician's creative desire.
Well said. I also think Adrian is being honest too, but at the same time we know they like to work in secret, unlike other old bands. Steve's answers have a bit more weight, right. Maybe they also need time to see how much Nicko will be part of the album.
From the interviews they seem really enthusiastic about new solo music, Bruce and Adrian, not Maiden, I guess they really need a creative outlet.
Next year during the tour, or after it since 2027 will be a break, they will finally discuss what to do in the future, including new music. So there is time.
Well fair enough, but the potential next album would be 1-2 years later than their normal course since 2010.
Good call about Bruce's comments.
Yeah, most likely since he added ''at the moment''.
Btw, they can write an album pretty quickly. In this new interview with Adrian - he said that he always has 6-10 ideas ready in a demo before every Maiden album (guitars, melodies, drums). Depending on the idea, he shows it to Steve or Bruce. He said that Steve prefers to write melodies and lyrics these days. Quite often he also adds lyrics to his ideas and he usually has the titles ready (Speed, Writing). And something important(!): songwriting is all about sparking off someone else... So he will inspire Bruce's lyrics (6-10 ideas is a lot), Steve will have almost finished songs to work on, Janick will bring his (an hour worth of) material, Bruce has solo ideas (and desire) that he could Maiden-ized, etc. Steve's work is the most though.
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harrisdevot
Priest of the Holy Wristband
We shouldn't read too much in these interviews. Adrian's main concern has recently been to show how creative he is. I don't deny that, but that's his sole purpose. "I write a lot, and even if I'm not the only one credited, I write almost everything in a song".
And obviously, he can't say anything about Maiden's plans.
And obviously, he can't say anything about Maiden's plans.
dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
Rather than a documental of iron maiden history i would like to know this. Like some kind of monster from metallica but without the reality show moments. I would like to see them writing or recording an album. I know there are few documentals or part of the documentals but not a full documental. But we all know that they are not like that
chaosapiant
Ancient Marinade
I thought we kind of got that for both DoD and AMOLAD? And Mission From 'Arry.
Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
Yuuuup, his Senjutsu stuff was the main reason for that comment
Recapitulating the discussion in this thread, I must say we can't take all the things "for sure". We don't know what the musicians are really thinking about the future of the band, the shows, and a potential new album. Perhaps Harris is really tired and disillusioned with the composing process, feeling a bit burned out. Maybe the current tour is their last worldwide tour, and the next step will be occasional tour dates here and there (Slayer's approach). They have achieved just what they wanted (and could), and now it is up to their own decision. The only thing that makes me sad is the management policy and some really stupid decisions, instead of the reasonable choices to empower the band's status. The 2026 tour is the obvious quintessence of the problem I aforementioned. Bad venue choices, stupid decisions to play the same cities after just 12 months with the same setlist and production, but for even higher prices. Every manager should know it's the right way to the flop. And we may blame the band for this all too. Why don't they control their managers? Why didn't they decide to change some songs in the setlist? The fact that they live in separate countries and continents can not be an excuse in this day. We can communicate, play, record, and even rehearse using the communication platforms, etc. Their laziness and ambivalence are the problems.
And I can't believe they "don't know what's gonna do next, after a 2027 hiatus? Bullshit, the musicians don't have to know for sure, but the management HAS TO KNOW - if not, they should be retired. We have Rod Smallwood, Shackey, and Ben Smallwood as people who decide about the band's moves, and additionally Andy Taylor, who is into business management. Four people, FOUR, and no one could plan the 50th Anniversary tour without all those obvious mistakes. Where's their promotional plan? If this tour was planned as the last worldwide one, the managers should clearly inform fans about this; it's not a farewell tour, but the change in their touring routines caused by the economy and the age of musicians. It's as simple as 2 + 2. I still wanna believe the next year will bring something better for Maiden, or we don't know about many factors behind their decisions. But now I'm afraid there's something wrong with the band's survival instinct.
And I can't believe they "don't know what's gonna do next, after a 2027 hiatus? Bullshit, the musicians don't have to know for sure, but the management HAS TO KNOW - if not, they should be retired. We have Rod Smallwood, Shackey, and Ben Smallwood as people who decide about the band's moves, and additionally Andy Taylor, who is into business management. Four people, FOUR, and no one could plan the 50th Anniversary tour without all those obvious mistakes. Where's their promotional plan? If this tour was planned as the last worldwide one, the managers should clearly inform fans about this; it's not a farewell tour, but the change in their touring routines caused by the economy and the age of musicians. It's as simple as 2 + 2. I still wanna believe the next year will bring something better for Maiden, or we don't know about many factors behind their decisions. But now I'm afraid there's something wrong with the band's survival instinct.
Patrick92
Ancient Mariner
Shut up.
Ledges Bitten In Dust
Educated Fool
In 2028 I think (hope) we're getting new album tour (whether album is realised in 2027 or 2028), but that year is also: 45th anniversary of POM, 40th of SSOASS, 30th of VXI and 25th of DOD. If Maiden did TFP style tour, which album do you think Maiden would choose for celebration? If we take obvious one out, I don't think they'll celebrate 80s yet again, so we maybe get more DOD songs into set. That would really blend well if new album continues trend of being heavy and darker as previous 2.
RFYL P. 2 is an option, too. Some greatest hits (7 - 8 songs) + the choice of most popular tracks from TXF to Senjutsu.
The Garlon
Educated Fool
Didn't you say all this same stuff before the 2025 tour and then it generated 150 million dollars? You all go through this every time a tour is announced
Perhaps I'm exaggerating, as sales are slower with higher ticket prices.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Trevoire
Ancient Mariner
I don't buy that personally. He's already had more than 6 years since he's had to write anything for Maiden. By 2027 he'll have had an 8 year break from writing. Not exactly a recipie for burnout.
SomewhereInMaiden
Prowler
Glad you made this thread!
I have a few thoughts...
Now listen, I love Nicko like I can't put into words, and I know that he can do the next album, but, I really believe that Simon should be allowed to write and record this next one. I was not at all ready to have Simon when it all went down. I was so attached and loyal to Nicko, I was all up in arms about it. But, hearing Simon play with them - he is really good! And when Bruce said that if you close your eyes, it's almost as if Clive is playing, made me excited to see what kind of songs they can create with Simin in the studio.
Now if Nicko is on the album, of course I will be thrilled because I love the guy and his playing so much (i am a drummer btw)
I wanted to day that I talked to Caveman about the recordings (and I even offered him $$$ to master AMOLAD for me, which he told me he couldn't) but, Steve Harris is the one who chose to have the final recordings the way they are.
I hear you about Powerslave / Somewhere. I would love it if this nect album were an extention of DANCE OF DEATH - my favorite reunion album - it is sO good.
But like Janick says, each album is its own and has its own set of qualities, whatever they do, i just hope for as many songs as they are willing to release!!!
Even stuff like PASS THE JAM would be blissful to my ears as that song is and all of their songs.
I once asked Adrian years ago if he would PLEASE play his guitar synth on something new (even a b-side) and he did!!! ((Check out BRIGHTER THAN A THOUSAND SUNS)) thank you H!!!! You are da man!
Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Why not, now, they'll have a whole year to think about. Or they already know but are just keeping it. Especially if the tours would be shorter.
I doubt about another hybrid tour (SIT was a special case), but possible albums are the likes of POM (5-6 songs), BNW. I think it's more likely a hybrid of a new album and RFYL Part 2 (plus some hits), which could feature at least 2 BNW songs and 1-2 from DOD/or 1-2 from the other 4 Reunion albums if there's room. Or new album, some hits, and some deep cuts from all eras. I also rule out pure 80's again.
Exactly, the most for him, right.
And Steve is a little hesitant now because of pressure and time period, but I like to think he's eager to finish them, the artist in him. These ideas won't work with BL after all. Similar to Bruce's solo ideas now. I'm curious if the current tour will inspire him to write more in the 80s style, at least for one or two songs. Even the playing, who knows. Maybe he will try to ask Bruce for a solo song again, he really liked his new stuff, but if all is co-written by the guitarists, he won't be able to use them. I'm curious if he liked the heavier ideas. Bruce/Adrian songs might add their solo stuff vibe again. I also wonder if with Simon the potential musical scope would be different than the last 2 darker albums, like in the 80s. I think not, maybe one or two songs. Each album has its own feel, but with Maiden's talented songwriters, the songs rarely feel same-y overall. Steve's next all him epics are very curious, the ones for the last albums are so different, good and interesting from each other. I'm quite curious about Eddie and if the album will have some not common features for them, again. It's hard for me to see Maiden continuing without new music.
Maybe some of the other 2019 ideas, it's curious if they'll use some of them or not at all, they are clearly strong enough for them as they have been thinking about another album. Or they need to be changed with Simon?
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I still believe that you don't schedule such an extensive, exhausting tour for 2026 and then nothing for 2027 without a very specific, important reason.
Otherwise, that would be the plan of a madman.
You could also take a break to further reflect on the future without doing absolutely nothing with Iron Maiden for an entire year.
Otherwise, that would be the plan of a madman.
You could also take a break to further reflect on the future without doing absolutely nothing with Iron Maiden for an entire year.
Trevoire
Ancient Mariner
Yeah, Maiden as a business is planned years and years in advance. Steve, Bruce and Adrian have their various solo projects that need to be worked around Maidens schedule.
The logistics in everything Maiden do takes time so can't be thrown together last minute. If you're going on tour for example you need to sell tickets about a year in advance, so planning routes, booking venues, transportation, crew, having staging/props made up all has to be done even earlier than that.
We've just started 2026, so any 2028 touring is likely already in the early planning stages.
2027 isn't going to be a year of sitting on their hands. I reckon a few months in the studio and some time for solo projects makes sense.
The logistics in everything Maiden do takes time so can't be thrown together last minute. If you're going on tour for example you need to sell tickets about a year in advance, so planning routes, booking venues, transportation, crew, having staging/props made up all has to be done even earlier than that.
We've just started 2026, so any 2028 touring is likely already in the early planning stages.
2027 isn't going to be a year of sitting on their hands. I reckon a few months in the studio and some time for solo projects makes sense.