I agree. Simon Phillips would be THE choice. The problem I see with getting him is that he would likely challenge Steve in terms of sound and production, since he is a producer/engineer. And we know that noone shall challenge Steve and Tony "Steve's right (slightly deaf) ear" Newton.
Pros:
The thing is he is doing much better this year than last year. Much more relaxed. I'd go so far that he is doing some songs like Rime really well. And they finally tuned the snare higher.
Cons:
The details in drumming are missing. No left-hand hi-hat hits. Very limited syncopated ride...
It seems like he was either blending a SEL with a JCM900, or he was using one or the other for specific things (one of each is plugged in). I'd go with the first option, since his sound seems consistent throughout the gig going from the bootlegs.
I just don't see this happening. The only way I could fathom an additional show in London is if they did a 4-5 show residency at the O2 next year as a compromise with Steve.
But with Bruce gearing up his solo band for May, I'd say it's increasingly unlikely.
Steve - Bangs
Adrian - Bandana
Bruce - Man-bun
However, recently H has had some work done at the front recently. At least noone opted for the Alexandar Živojinović patented "gray moss" toupee.
AFAIK, they have all rigs in storage. Almost nothing was ever sold. Janick is still using a version of what he used to use when he joined Maiden anyway. Dave and Adrian's rigs have beenin the same style since the reunion and just change an unit or two before the tour.
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