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I would say honestly, it will take more than a couple weeks of rehearsals for Simon to fit in. I'd say, by a few weeks in, and maybe even next leg, he will be killing it. It just takes time. You have to remember that Nicko has been playing some of these songs for 42 years. That's a LOT of muscle...

That's an awesome read, and equally awesome to see such good photos of it! I'd reckon the other two he worked on would definitely be the Lado's. Hopefully he posts about those shortly !

I wonder if he will jump back onto the Jacksons after a few gigs.. Personally I am stoked to see the Lados! Makes me wonder whether they've literally been locked up in the warehouse since the mid 80s, or whether H has had them at home to jam on but never got around to touring them again until now?

Honestly I really liked this set, I would have really liked to hear Die with your Boots On, probably instead of Aces. And If they could have just squeezed in Infinite Dreams. Otherwise I'm happy!

gawd damn. POWERSLAVE 2 MINUTES RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER what an incredible trio of songs. (IMO)

I'm just gonna jump on here and say round of applause H for bringing out THREE old guitars not seen in decades!

Haha shit you are right ha! I had it in my mind that they had only announced 2025 dates so 2026 wasn’t confirmed. Oh well! Have a pick pic!

Here’s something promising, especially for this of us who aren’t able to catch Maiden in 2025 They’ve got the picks labeled with 2025-26…

BoS Live Chapter has the best Adrian Smith solo in Number of the Beast IMO. His use of the wah is so expressive, and the last big high note ringing out is pure ecstasy. Other than that Live After Death is hands down the best overall.

I disagree - the tour is supposedly all encompassing. It probably depends on what songs surround it (or follow, if it's the opener). Moonchild into Die with your Boots On would be awesome (imo)

My opinion - Moonchild is the best opener song - the way the track builds up to an explosive intro for the band. Not many other Maiden tracks have that. Aces High a close second, and I'd be happy to hear it again provided Bruce's vocals are in good shape (possible but maybe not). There are a lot...

That means half the casuals there do know it. cheer up

It could be for sure. There's a number of tracks that could be closers, but DWYBO would be particularly good I think

Die With Your Boots On will genuinely be a great closing song, hasn't been played by the band in 20 years, and I think is a underrated-fan favourite. And the big middle section with the Davey > Bridge > Adrian solo section is one of their strongest I think. And a big ending. What's not to love!

I"m assuming you found that info via Companies Registry? - I had looked there a while back and was wondering if Simon would show up anywhere, but as you say, he'll 100% be on a contract. Even if he does an album with Maiden, I'd say he will be credited as performing drums on the album, but will...

Iron Maiden covers Dream Theatre covering Iron Maiden - Gangland

I think it's just a spare in case the hardwired has an issue. Charlie would be wireless to be able to move around as you'd expect.

Ahh yep thats a good point - I just wonder if the L & R signals are perhaps coming from the on stage cabs (at least for H) as I'm not sure what other audio source his rig would have that is able to be provided to FOH in stereo.. When I saw them in September last year, I of course waited for 10...

Yes - Charlie is tech for Simon.

Yeah all pretty straightforward - except the pedal between the two TS808s is a switch, not a chorus. I believe the Peavey TubeFX rack unit was doing modulation, (chorus..) Davey's rig is pretty similar to how it was with the JMP1's - just that the Axe FX III is providing the JMP1 sound rather...