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Yes, back to the UK for just one day, then another show in Germany afterwards. I can't say that I really see the plan here either.

That is a disappointment. I was hoping that they had coordinated their solo activities and agreed that they would all tour at the end/by the end of the year.

He is serious about staying fit (like Mick Jagger). A good sign.

I had a look at the tickets that are available for Gelsenkirchen now. I wouldn't consider these to be very good seats either in terms of the acoustics or the view of the stage, nor can they have anything to do with the stage design.

Since we have the opportunity to speak to the bassist personally we ask him if he heard Bruce Dickinson's voice in his head when he was composing. His answer is quite surprising: “Not necessarily, because he was able to sing almost everything I put in front of him. So when I wrote, I wasn't...

Steve Harris about "Powerslave" “The piece came from three ideas from Bruce,” says Steve. “I told him: 'Combine them into one big song instead of trying to work out every single idea.” I thought it was cool that he composed a song on his own, like he did on “Piece Of Mind” with “Revelations”...

Rock Hard Gemany Vol 454, April 2025 My translation Adrian Smith about “Smith/Kotzen” Sometimes everything can be quite simple: Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen meet through mutual acquaintances in L.A., talk shop about their passion, the blues, start jamming and a short time...

Rock Hard Gemany Vol 454, April 2025 My translation Steve Harris about “RockPop in Concert” (December 1983) "The last concert was incredible. I can remember it as if it was yesterday. When I'm asked about the best performances of our career, that one immediately comes to mind. That day, we...

Steve has given an interview to the German Rock Hard magazine for the upcoming issue. I'll read it and see if he says anything interesting or if his tone gives anything away. That should be the most recent of his interviews.

Yes, of course. I think the discussion here is physical versus digital products. Tours (ticket sales) are another category again.

They will be recording at Roy's next door to stick it to him! :D

The only way I know it is that most bands in Metal make their profits from physical products, including CDs and DVDs. I can't agree at all with the idea that the profit comes from streaming. Maybe people think that because it's more modern media.

Philip Näslund has a collaboration with Gibson. https://www.instagram.com/naslundmusic/reel/DHWLJXqC_ap/ The tour ends in Los Angeles. Could that mean they will then enter a studio and record new songs there?

That would indeed be the decision to be made if you want to produce a documentary about a band: Should it be a) a realistic description of the band's journey, which includes mistakes, controversies and bad times, or b) should it be a pure celebration of the band, which is portrayed as having...

I don't think this interview published on "Guitarworld.com" ("Bass Player") has been shared yet? Steve talks about his basses (and about the fact that he has more gray hair now than in the past). https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bassists/steve-harris-iron-maiden-fender-precision

But the documentary will be released in the fall, not in March as claimed in this fake news.

The album is not in the “Soundcheck” list of Metal Hammer Germany. Normally the editors grade the upcoming releases, then a ranking is made based on the average score (Arch Enemy's album won this month). I’ve gone through the list several times now because I thought there was something wrong...

So, now we finally have something about Smith/Kotzen in the new Metal Hammer Germany. I can go through it and translate interesting statements if anyone is interested. Anyone interested? I've already seen at first glance: The management has banned: Question about Nicko McBrain/Simon Dawson...

I agree. That would be a huge surprise to me. Then they would have released 2 unremarkable singles and hidden the good songs so far.

I would also prefer it if they focused more on Maiden, simply because I think we would then get more interesting music.