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Not a spoiler; one of the Maiden Brasil guys with Simon Dawson in Budapest.

Please stop quoting my posts and trying to pick apart my words and go back to speculating about the tour. Seriously. Let's enjoy the fact that the band is still around for us to all enjoy, hopefully for a long time to come.

Another non-sequitor. Ever since "The Final Frontier," this forum has speculated on when the band will retire. I remember someone specifically believing "Empire Of The Clouds" seemed like a coda for the band. Obviously it wasn't but ever since people speculate because the reality is that they...

First off, he can't be fired because he has an ownership stake in the band/corporation. Secondly...your comment is a ridiculous non-sequitor. A desire to spend less time on the road as one approaches 70 shouldn't be conflated with planning to quit. They've spoken of doing shorter tours than in...

I swear there's always one. No matter what forum, subject or genre there's always that one who decides to start some BS that amounts to nothing. Do me a favor; just block or ignore me. I don't know you to argue with you, especially when you're misquoting me. We're on the cusp of what...

Nothing I said was a baseless unsubstantiated rumor. The band has spoken of his desire to spend more time with his family. I don't know Dave personally so I can't verify if that's fact or fiction but it has been reported.

I'm beginning to think that we're all being taken for a bit of a ride here, myself included. Hear me out. The reason why we're having such a difficult time predicting what makes sense as a "setlist for the ages" and delving into unverified "Trust me bro" speculation is because we've already...

Nothing should be concluded from that photo. I'm not claiming to be an expert but I know a little bit about production and staging...the light rig is hung but nothing is set up re staging or gear.

You know what's funny..? Of all the issues I'm frantic about - the setlist, the staging, etc...the least element I'm concerned over is Simon Dawson. Having done a fairly deep dive on his playing via YouTube, I'm very comfortable with assuming he can nail the songs. The question will be how...

What Prowler said. Its a very popular Maiden song; some consider it among their best. I don't agree, but on this tour it would definitely be welcomed by many as a deep cut. And the "Dune" connection is very timely.

I would love to hear "Prowler."

If not "BQOBD" or "Aces High," what would you guys like as an opener..?

I'm certain "Rime" will be included and likely the centerpiece of the set. "SSOASS" is one of their more difficult songs to perform and given how many bangers will likely be performed, I'm guessing it will be omitted. I hope I'm wrong because I love that song dearly.

Its been promised as a greatest hits set along with some surprises that have never been played before...although Bruce was cagey with how he said it. There are some definites we know that are either fixtures, indisputable classics, or teased in promos: The Trooper Iron Maiden Fear Of The...

I'm thinking "Sun And Steel" for two reasons: the Japanese pagoda in the tour poster and Nicko stating how much he likes the song and wishes the band performed it live. Yes, he's not performing this tour but it's an educated guess that it might make the setlist as a deep "never been played" cut...

May I jump into the setlist speculation..? Like you guys, I've spent much time considering this, deciphering potential clues, studying each album. Haven't paid attention to other guesses; this is based off my own vibes. I'm so excited for this tour to begin, I can't wait. Here's my best guess...

First off, I didn't claim that they were going to end with any particular song. I used "Sanctuary" at the Ruskin just as an example of an early song & venue, IF they were going for that particular vibe. "In keeping with that time period Maiden are keen for everyone in the audience to...

I'm guessing that the "RFYL" show production might emulate what Rush did on what turned out to be their final tour. The band performed their history in a reverse chronological order while changing the stage decoration to match each era, ending with them in a faux high school gymnasium playing...

You said it more concisely than I did but that was basically it! :-D

Way back then, prior to the internet, we got news from monthly publications and the radio. There were rumors that Maiden were going in a different musical direction on their new album following "Somewhere In Time," adding synths and maybe a more radio-friendly vibe. A popular radio show at the...