RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2026
- Thread starter Ledges Bitten In Dust
- Start date
Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
I didn't see them in 18/19 so I don't know how the banter was back then. And no worries, I'm not blaming him for being less mobile. He had a new hip or something back then. I just remember there being a lot of talk that the first shows after 3 years of no concerts felt somewhat understated. Probably didn't help that instead of having a bombastic opener with everyone running out after the intro, they opened with Senjutsu where everyone walked slowly out in broad daylight.
dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
Iron Maiden frontman gets two new hips to keep up with rock rival on stage
Bruce Dickinson, 65, said he can keep performing now his hips have been replaced and wants to keep up with his rock rival Mick Jagger
IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON On His New Titanium Hip: 'I Can Pretty Much Do Anything On It'
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson says that he "can pretty much do anything" on his new titanium hip following his surgery late last year. The 63-year-old musician, who also previously revealed that he suffered an Achilles tendon rupture, discussed his recent health issues in a new interview...
blabbermouth.net
And i have to say that apart of all this the cancer thing that afected his way of talking as we can see on the videos. And he still can nail BETTER than 1988 ID.
Last edited:
Randalf
Ancient Mariner
I think one reason for Bruce's "reserved" stage presence in 2022 (in addition to the COVID-era rust) was the nature of the Legacy of the Beast set, especially with the Senjutsu additions, as @Vaenyr above already mentioned about the opening track. There weren't many songs in the set that didn't have him carrying some kind of a prop, or having other kind of "choreography", hence the timing of the outfit changes, appearing back on the stage, catching breath etc. was even more precise than on some other theatrical Maiden shows. The "Bruce's wardrobe" videos they put out at the time were particularly enlightening on that!
While I absolutely loved the 2022 set as well and still consider 2018 as one of their best ever shows & tour legs, it was also nice to see a bit more laid-back and relaxed approach to the show for the Future Past run. Bruce was particularly talkative and while those performances also had certain choreography, as you'd expect from a Maiden show, there was a bit more "just messing around" aspect to it all as well.
--
As for 2026 tour, I'm still over the moon on the fact that they're finally playing Infinite Dreams and it sounds phenomenal, although I obviously wish that we could've witnessed Nicko & Steve handling the rhythm section there, their synergy in the original recording is absolutely iconic and one of the cornerstones of the track. Simon is doing great job, though! I'm very pleased with him.
Alas, I probably won't be seeing this one live myself. That sucks, but at least there should be a live video coming up from the show in Paris. I just hope that the mix is good.
While I absolutely loved the 2022 set as well and still consider 2018 as one of their best ever shows & tour legs, it was also nice to see a bit more laid-back and relaxed approach to the show for the Future Past run. Bruce was particularly talkative and while those performances also had certain choreography, as you'd expect from a Maiden show, there was a bit more "just messing around" aspect to it all as well.
--
As for 2026 tour, I'm still over the moon on the fact that they're finally playing Infinite Dreams and it sounds phenomenal, although I obviously wish that we could've witnessed Nicko & Steve handling the rhythm section there, their synergy in the original recording is absolutely iconic and one of the cornerstones of the track. Simon is doing great job, though! I'm very pleased with him.
Alas, I probably won't be seeing this one live myself. That sucks, but at least there should be a live video coming up from the show in Paris. I just hope that the mix is good.
Last edited:
dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
What i did notice is the less amount of " "scream for me". I almost cried when he first did that in 99 when he returnedI think one reason for Bruce's "reserved" stage presence in 2022 (in addition to the COVID-era rust) was the nature of the Legacy of the Beast set, especially with the Senjutsu additions, as @Vaenyr above already mentioned about the opening track. There weren't many songs in the set that didn't have him carrying some kind of a prop, or having other kind of "choreography", hence the timing of the outfit changes, appearing back on the stage, catching breath etc. was even more precise than on some other theatrical Maiden shows. The "Bruce's wardrobe" videos they put out at the time were particularly enlightening on that!
While I absolutely loved the 2022 set as well and still consider 2018 as one of their best ever shows & tour legs, it was also nice to see a bit more laid-back and relaxed approach to the show for the Future Past run. Bruce was particularly talkative and while those performances also had certain choreography, as you'd expect from a Maiden show, there was a bit more "just messing around" aspect to it all as well.
--
As for 2026 tour, I'm still over the moon on the fact that they're finally playing Infinite Dreams and it sounds phenomenal, although I obviously wish that we could've witnessed Nicko & Steve handling the rhythm section there, their synergy in the original recording is absolutely iconic and one of the cornerstones of the track. Simon is doing great job, though! I'm very pleased with him.
Alas, I probably won't be seeing this one live myself. That sucks, but at least there should be a live video coming up from the show in Paris. I just hope that the mix is good.
cyanopsis
Educated Fool
LOTB was by far the most spectacular stage design they've ever had and the tour is loved by many. But I also think the theatrics got in the way of stage presence and in my opinion, Bruce got detached from the audience in a way that was unrecognizable to me. He had too much going on and the whole thing was "on rails". I compare LOTB in Stockholm 2018 to BOS at Ullevi stadium in 2016 and that gig was so much fun. Excellent crowd participation at an even bigger arena.
dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
A perfect take of the mariner cursed! Its scary doesnt look like him!
Azas
Endless Summer
Last edited:
BludBrutha
Ancient Mariner
Why do you guys keep talking about DVDs? DVD was obsolete 15+ years ago when BluRay became mainstream. DVD is the quality that YouTube was in 2007 - 480p. It’s dogshit, why would you want anything on DVD?
And they haven’t done a home concert release since 2012. You might get a streaming one, if you’re lucky.
Last edited:
Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
I think DVD is still just used as vernacular for home media releases.
Cat Milk Supreme
Ancient Mariner
The press release said it would be filmed for "you and your posterity" so that sounds like something you can keep or at least always have access to.
And fuck downloads, give me a physical thing with a booklet and a pile of extras.
dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
Can wait for the cassete of thar show lol
Iron Lurker
Apologist Maidentard and Pub Drummer
Indeed. Give me physical media. Digital is only okay if you can download and save it. Otherwise your access to it can be altered or taken away.
What's that quote? "You will own nothing and like it"?
dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
I have dvds and vhs that i forgot that i had it because i dont have a dvd player anymore or a video. Sometimes digital its the only way to preserve that. For ex this one
Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
I am in the Frozen phase with my daughter. We were watching the blu ray on our 4K TV. To my eyes, it looks equally as good as any 4K stream.
I enjoying owning physical media, but I have to be selective. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with stuff you don’t listen to or watch.
Iron Lurker
Apologist Maidentard and Pub Drummer
I don't by much dvds/cds these days so it has to be something I really, really want - like the 4K HDR release of Excalibur. My most recent purchase.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
True. Passable but still miles better than the previous shite.
Fingers crossed he sounds like that in Paris.
Ruflux
Ancient Marinade
I think we kinda ended up averaging around Aces Okay last year too, after some serious Aces Lows due to Bruce getting sick mid-tour and having to basically sing the entire song with alternate melodies and a lower register. Still think Adrian should sing backing vocals on the second part of the chorus too to mask Bruce's vocals more though.
The Rock am Ring live stream will feature “A Perfect Circle”.
- 18.10 Uhr: Social Distortion (Mandora Stage)
- 19.40 Uhr: Alter Bridge (Mandora Stage)
- 21.20 Uhr: A Perfect Circle (Mandora Stage)