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Adrian could use the 50th anniv Jackson live on the next Maiden tour (next year or in 2028?): ''There's different configurations, but we are bringing out a 50th anniversary of that first 80s' Jackson, with a white headstock. That's going to be the original one. I've got a prototype here, and...

Very nice interview. Thanks for sharing. Some curious things: Adrian's answer about guitar harmonies in Maiden is odd, isn't it? You can have harmonies in shorter songs. Steve has endless guitar harmonies... why not play them on the album? He said maybe they should do them more often, but not...

So the 2012 scenario repeated... no chance for the future. Clearly Bruce doesn't enjoy singing it or something else. I mean it's not harder for him than Aces, no doubt, which could have been its replacement. Or it was between it, Evil and Clairvoyant (plus Only The Good Die Young), the SSOASS...

Rod suggests songs, but I guess the final word is up to the band/Bruce, as usual. Maybe sometimes a stage art/prop is influential, but you can't make them do one of their hardest songs if they don't want it. And especially the encores. Sure, it's a big classic and cool visuals, but a song like...

A teaser from a new Metal Hammer interview with Steve (about a potential one-off big show for retirement): ''We don’t tend to look back. I know we’ve had the book come out and we’ve been focussed on that, but normally we’re more interested in what comes next. It sounds like some people would...

Masterplan - Heroes (feat. Kiske) This would have been a Helloween classic with Kiske in the 90s. It also brings their 80s sound-verses, chorus and melodies. :rocker:

Accident Of Birth is for me one of THE examples of a pure metal, short and sharp song. I just love it- riff, verses, chorus, melodic approach. Great opener too. The additional solo added by Mistheria for it live sounds so fitting and perfect (I even wish there were 2 solos in the original...

Masterplan - Into The Light This could have been a Helloween song in 2000. It would have fitted the album, Andi's vocals would make it even better and effective.

Yep. I really want them to work on the songs as much as possible. With 2 guitars, it's time for noticeable and longer instrumentals/parts again (TCW, more metal; the two of them can copy Adrian and Roy's styles, Chris did a very good version of Dave's HCW solo recently, and they can write more...

ARP - Ghost Town First single from a new album, the title track. The album will contain a song with Udo. The vocals (Dio-esque) are a bit forceful, but overall it's an effective song with its riff, verses, working chorus, longer solo and melody. Solid work, good production. He releases albums...

https://bravewords.com/news/classic-iron-maiden-album-lands-at-1-in-the-uk-for-the-first-time-ever/ LAD's anniv vinyl a new #1 for the band.

Spot on for both. The big amount of dates are because of the break, right. Bruce's 1st leg of his solo tour was also 50 dates along with a Maiden tour. The 2026 leg was planned 2 years in advance. Perhaps from 2028, dates will be announced more slowly. Rod: ''It was particularly important to...

Avantasia - Anywhere The first part of the song is a bit too long, but this is one of the most effective choruses in a metal ballad imo. Tobi! Classic from their 2nd album. :) The album cover fits the style and music so well.

This is a compilation of different shows from the tour (Budapest, Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen, Bremen, Frankfurt, Prague, Belfort), I watched it yesterday and the selected performances are quite strong. Good job. I enjoyed it a lot. I have to say that the setlist is very predictable and not that...

They don't need pr, especially for SA. Bruce has been teasing big 2026 tour since 2024, so more SA dates are expected (plus Asia/Australia dates in November, 5-6 months, with fewer US shows), and let's not forget that they won't be touring in 2027. The worrying thing is that this break in 2027...

Nice parallel, but this approach is expected for Nightwish style. It's just that with Floor we expected maybe something more heavier and closer to their first albums. In Nostradamus, they just had to cut the intros, that's it. Some different stuff for Priest, but some not in their core, most of...

Fields Of Blood - this is a return to form album for the band. No fillers imo and some favorites of mine in it. Strong album and theme. Abyss - I like the previous album much more, but this is enough for a vote. The style helps, the catchiness. Human & Nature, I only really like 3 songs...

Helloween - Salvation I had forgotten how good and nostalgic this song was. Great melodic riff, typical working verses, pure majesty of a power metal chorus and a classy instrumental section. The Dark Ride album, although being made when the lineup of the band and influences were in a bad...

Most likely Aces yeah, but why a visual should play a bigger role than if the band/Bruce want to play a song live? Just saying, but Infinite Dreams could have a noticeable visuals. It's curious which are the other songs Steve has in mind. Wasted Years? That's probably true. Also, remember...

Live versions of Judgement and Amigos, plus Fortunes and Flies with his current voice. A short live album, but worth it. And with better sound. Now we need from the current TXF/SM tour (mainly for Unbeliever, 2AM, Blood, Aftermath; The Launch), plus Eyes Of A Stranger (Lightning, Educated Fool)...