18th Studio Album discussion

[Ledges Bitten In Dust]

I hope not. Part of Maiden's appeal is that they (still) haven't stooped to this kind of malarkey (gross self-celebration), at least not directly: I think they have done enough already in this realm by authorising such things as the beer, the video game... better if they keep the artistic output clean from that.

I agree, but although they're story-telling band, they still made some songs that reflect on themselves - wasted years, blood brothers (indirectly became that), iron maiden (same as bb), coming home... Can't think of more now

 

[dickinson1978]

And that is a great reason for not doing another, regardless if this would be a different kind of funeral.

A celebration

 

[Yax]

A celebration

You don't need a farewell tour billing for that. They have celebrated plenty the past 21 years and Legacy of the Beast comes to mind as being far more of a celebration than plenty of farewell tours by other bands.

 

[Iron Lurker]

I don't think Senjutsu had any self-reflection or self-homage. There's a rather high probability of it being the final album, as we haven't heard anything to the contrary.

I would like to think Steve would be intrigued to do a Maiden album with Simon. Regardless, I still think there will be a No. 18.

 

[Poto]

I think when Maiden decide to retire they will simply put a statement saying something like "Iron Maiden have no further plans for the future". Leaving the door open for potential shows on special occasions.