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  1. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News 18th Studio Album discussion

    I agree with you about the shows. But it's the difference between Steve's 'carry on regardless' attitude, whereby the enforced change of Nicko's retirement is a hurdle to overcome to just keep going. Versus any kind of introspection around what Nicko's departure means. What it means for how...
  2. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News 18th Studio Album discussion

    My fear is that British Lion / Mandrake lineup Bruce solo are viable distractions from having THE TALK for the principal players. I also fear that the emotional impact of Nickos retirement on the wider unit has been skipped over.
  3. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News 18th Studio Album discussion

    The RFYL 2026 is longer than Future Past 2024. It is much longer than Future Past 2023. It is the longest run of Maiden dates since Legacy 2022. Through no fault of his own, Nicko's health was limiting their touring I guess. Steve, Bruce and even Adrian seem energetic enough for more musical...
  4. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News 18th Studio Album discussion

    5 years and 364 days elapsed between the release day of Book of Souls and of Senjustsu. So far, we are a mere 4 years and 5 months since Senjustsu release day... -_-
  5. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News IRON MAIDEN: 'Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History' Book Due In The Fall

    I also look out for exactly this (and also where blaze albums end up in generic album rankings) - it says a lot! I felt the same about his earlier book. Thanks very much for the detailed review, appreciate it, you have saved me some ££££ here! I think I'll give it a miss at full price but...
  6. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation

    The average age in Maiden when they played India in 2008 was barely 50, 51. It was only three years later they were in Jakarta. From that point on, they then never gave these markets any attention at all, not even occasionally. My comment was more about why reunion era Maiden didn't bother with...
  7. Helmuth Von Moltke

    Worldwide Politics

    You may not be a political scientist but this is very sensible. I am a political scientist as it happens, and recommend this book for you entitled 'Westlessness'.
  8. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation

    Markets grow if you give them attention as well.
  9. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation

    Wonder why Maiden doesn't focus more on a bigger spread of Asia? Dream Theater currently touring Singapore, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, then Australia. Maiden never cover such a range of countries in Asia. Nor did they ever return to India.
  10. Helmuth Von Moltke

    Paul Di'Anno

    The big problem was the Osbournes transformed this into a viable genre. Except Ozzy had a loving and eccentric family -- and immense wealth and genuine celebrity status -- to cushion his decades of personal failings. I agree about the Lemmy doc, which I didn't like. The warts and all (pun...
  11. Helmuth Von Moltke

    Paul Di'Anno

    It shows, the trailer looks pretty bad to me. Soundtrack quality is awful. Selling point is having people like Hetfield interviewed for the doc. But the whole thing looks exploitative. Stjepan Juras's repeated assertions that Dianno consented to all of it still sit uneasily with me. Yes...
  12. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News Iron Maiden News, Links, and Interviews

    Mixed views about this. Even with Paul's consent this seems exploitative of his suffering. Awful sound quality in that trailer, makes me wonder whether it will look amateurish. I'm sure Stjepan Juras feels validated however (which is a questionable metric).
  13. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News Iron Maiden News, Links, and Interviews

    From the New York Times, captured ahead of the paywall: By Esther Zuckerman Jan. 21, 2026 This article contains spoilers for “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” In “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” the most thrilling set piece does not involve any hordes of undead. Instead, it’s the moment...
  14. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation

    How on earth would anyone know that? I smell BS from anyone making that claim. I am sure the management will approve the final version, but also expect any holdup could be because of agreeing streaming rights. It also makes sense to wait for Stranger Things and 28 Years hype to have its effect...
  15. Helmuth Von Moltke

    Favourite Instrumental?

    Me too! Luckily I never really need to put it into the DVD player ever again. Katala is quite right about Beehive Boogie, such a classic Maiden harmony. Could have been a track on the follow up to 7th Son.
  16. Helmuth Von Moltke

    Favourite Instrumental?

    Beehive Boogie :innocent: Seriously, there's nothing better
  17. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News 18th Studio Album discussion

    The weirdest thing is that this is like knowing how end the most beloved book series or TV show, after many decades. And to do it in the best possible way for the makers and the fans. There is no perfect way to see out the next few years given the weight of expectation. For me, a new album and...
  18. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News 18th Studio Album discussion

    Fair to say there won't be many more chances after then for a new album + new album tour.
  19. Helmuth Von Moltke

    News Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 Rumours and Speculation

    STRANGER THINGS have happened :)
  20. Helmuth Von Moltke

    So much for Nicko remaining a member of the band

    This band picture still takes some getting used to: https://www.kerrang.com/iron-maiden-the-trooper-stranger-things-season-5-finale-eddie-munson-got-his-moment-netflix-hellfire-lives I saw Simon at the Cart and Horses before Christmas, he walked into the pub beforehand, interesting how...
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