RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2026

The_7th_one said:
It seems that the stage is gonna be occupying the length of the stadium. Maybe That's the reason why it's just 35K.


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This is the standard stage setup for San Siro, unless there are big catwalks.
35k is very low for the stadium and one of the worst turnout ever for the stadium. That being said, the turnout will probably be the highest of the entire tour (probably even more than some double stadium shows) and it's slightly more than Padua last year. Last time they did back to back tours in Italy I think they gathered around 50k people, this time they're aiming to 70k+.
Long story short: overall a success, but it's gonna go down as one of the biggest "flop" (in terms of attendance) in the history of the stadium. But I've heard they want to demolish it, so who cares.
 
ShadowOfTheGods said:
This is the standard stage setup for San Siro, unless there are big catwalks.
35k is very low for the stadium and one of the worst turnout ever for the stadium. That being said, the turnout will probably be the highest of the entire tour (probably even more than some double stadium shows) and it's slightly more than Padua last year. Last time they did back to back tours in Italy I think they gathered around 50k people, this time they're aiming to 70k+.
Long story short: overall a success, but it's gonna go down as one of the biggest "flop" (in terms of attendance) in the history of the stadium. But I've heard they want to demolish it, so who cares.
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Probably Rod Smallwood and Iron Maiden, as they were really keen to single out that show in the original press release:

www.ironmaiden.com

The Run For Your Lives World Tour returns to Europe and beyond in 2026! - Iron Maiden

Initial European dates announced for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026.
www.ironmaiden.com www.ironmaiden.com
 
GhostofCain said:
The main difference with Legacy of the Beast is that on that tour they covered their whole career. This time they are celebrating 50 years of music just playing stuff from 1980 to 1992!
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And that is the exact reason why I personally think they have something interesting left for us. Closing a career like theirs with a strange tour like the current one seems unlogic to me.
 
GhostofCain said:
I am sure they would love both. Boasting about a huge attendance, being the first metal band to play at the stadium, is something Rod would love.
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Yes, but the only way to achieve a packed stadium and a big gross it to lower the prices in most sectors and transform it into a big event.
Something that, looking at Knebworth, they can't do.
 
I think the loss of Nicko behind the drums in a live setting changed things more than we—or perhaps even the band—care to admit.

In the past, the members of the band felt more like a family to us fans. At least, that was the perception. Now it feels a little more like a business enterprise.

Or am I reading too much into it?
 
Azas said:
I think the loss of Nicko behind the drums in a live setting changed things more than we—or perhaps even the band—care to admit.

In the past, the members of the band felt more like a family to us fans. At least, that was the perception. Now it feels a little more like a business enterprise.

Or am I reading too much into it?
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Maybe a touch too much, but looking from the business side of things IM now is 5 bosses, 1 retired boss with no voting power and 1 touring employee.
 
Maiden have been a business for a long time now. Pretty much since they formed the holding company.
The difference is that the closer they get to retirement the business side takes over more and more and the emotional side is pushed to the sidelines more and more.
If you want proof, you can have a look at all the products being releasing carrying their logo and the countless beers.
 
weebaggy said:
Long term fans like us can sense a change. There's no fire in the belly anymore.
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I’ve watched a lot of videos from Hanover, and I don’t think that’s fair.
Bruce and Adrian, in particular, seem very fired up. Adrian is even running around more than he did when he was younger!!
And as for the others, I think it’s more of a projection than anything else. There isn’t really any concrete evidence to point to.

I’m more inclined to agree with the theory that the die-hard fans feel this way because of the increased “corporate” vibe of this tour.
Helmuth Von Moltke said:
Fabulous performance - but my god, Bruce's belly! He's clearly loving life and good for him.
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Didn’t he create this bodybuilder image during the Mandrake promotion?

MaryPelon said:
What I found strange was that in block W5, the first two rows were empty and the third was almost empty. The tickets weren’t available from the start and weren’t released right up until the end.
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That’s very weird. A friend of mine wanted to fly to Germany, but all the tickets (for Hanover and Rock am Ring) were sold out.
 
I think this tour might have more of a corporate feel because of the 2nd Euro leg, which does give the vibe that they want milk the Euro market dry.
 
Hendrike said:
And as for the others, I think it’s more of a projection than anything else. There isn’t really any concrete evidence to point to.
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This.
People want Maiden to be worn out, so they start making things up. Maiden still has plenty of fire in their belly. I've seen them many times, and last year was probably the best they’ve sounded in years from a motivation and energy standpoint. They were fully committed and full of energy.

The fact that they changed the setlist for the second leg of a tour that will, for the most part, visit places that had never seen this tour before, and added a song they hadn't played in nearly 40 years, is also a good sign.

I think we're simply witnessing some fans growing tired of the band after seeing them live for 40 years. Not because the band itself has problems, but because they simply don't want to follow it anymore (rightfully so, I would add). I mean, people are complaining about them returning to Europe so soon. I never saw any fan of any band complaining about the possibility of seeing their favorite act one more time. "What? They're playing in my courtyard again? How dare they! Moneygrab!"
 
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