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One of their best live albums.

I wonder if Blaze is recording a new album? Iits been more quiet than usual.

The Number of the Beast features some of the best songs in metal, but for me, a truly great album needs a powerful opening track. Invaders is probably the most forgettable Maiden song from the '80s. I wouldn’t call The Number of the Beast overrated, but that lackluster opener deserves more...

I have to agree with this. It's odd that these songs only returned for the 2010 leg and then again in 2018-2019. Tracks like 'These Colours Don't Run,' 'Out of the Shadows,' 'The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg,' and 'For the Greater Good of God,' along with material from Brave New World, could...

I have to admit, I was hesitant when Bruce announced The Mandrake Project. I was disappointed when Roy Z revealed he wouldn't be touring with the band, especially since he's been behind some of my favorite music. However, the live band has exceeded my expectations. If this lineup stays intact...

Well to be fair Steve has been playing with Simon Dawson in British Lion for about 12 years now. Please God no more history tours. album/tour/album/tour until Steve retires.

wow! This show needs a live album!

Of course, different lineups can be compared. Which lineup and year saw Iron Maiden at their musical peak? It was probably not the Virtual XI lineup, and likely not the 2024 version either. Blaze Bayley had a great voice, but his technical delivery fell far below what is expected from an Iron...

I'm not comparing the Titanium Tart singer to Blaze, lol. The comparison was between the weakest link in each performance: Blaze versus Nicko!

What's it like living in a state of denial?

No, you misunderstand me. I said, 'This version is almost as bad as the Bayley performance from the South American leg in 1996,' meaning that this is the poorest performance of 'The Trooper' by Iron Maiden since 1996. It wasn't because of Nicko back then; it was because of Blaze!

Well, how about you showing me a version of CSIT or Trooper from 2023 that isn't absolute trash then?

Double the amount and that is how I survived each of the four shows I saw in 1998.

No one expects him to play like he did 30 years ago. As a musician, I've always found listening to Metallica frustrating because of Lars. I quickly moved on to Slayer and Megadeth, and I'm sure I would have enjoyed Metallica more if they had a technically proficient drummer. Iron Maiden, for...

I'm not sure if you're a musician, but I believe playing with Nicko has become challenging at this point. A prime example of this is the clip where Adrian becomes visibly frustrated during Wasted Years:

I believe he is exceptional on a technical level. On a more personal level, I think the band would benefit from someone who understands the inner workings of Iron Maiden. Joe's father, Steve Lazarus (who, if I'm not mistaken, is Steve Harris's brother), ran the official fan club for about 20...

I recently listened to some of Titanium Tart’s performances from last week. Before the news about the stroke emerged, people were commenting that The Trooper sounded really off. I was hoping it would improve in the 2024 performances, but it still sounds rough: This version is almost as bad as...

While it's true that they are all past the retirement age of 65 and might prefer to keep things as they are, other bands like Judas Priest, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Yes have produced great studio work well into their late 70s with the help of newer band members. Simon McBride, Ritchie...

I'd be fine with them giving Dennis some room for songwriting and arrangements on the first or second album. He had some great songs on Lionheart's Hot Tonight album back in 1984.

I'm surprised to see Maiden go to such lengths to keep their lineup intact. Lackluster performances led to the departures of both Blaze and Paul. The difference in performance since 2022 is staggering, and I would understand if the band decided to bring in a new drummer. The post-1999 lineup is...