Blaze Bayley gig reviews

Silicon Messiah tour pics:
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Rob Naylor (bass) and Steve Wray (guitar).
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At Camden Underworld, London, december 2000, Steve Harris came on stage for "Man on the Edge" and played with a bass and amp belonging to the support band.
More tour pics in this video:
 
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I agree. Steve Wray and John Slater certainly wrote some good melodies and riffs for Blaze.

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Blaze and Steve Wray, Bang Your Head Festival, Germany, 2004.
 
TheTalisman said:
I agree. Steve Wray and John Slater certainly wrote some good melodies and riffs for Blaze.
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The BLAZE albums are great, and Tenth Dimension and Blood & Belief in particular. Not to shit on Silicon Messiah, but I think it suffers a bit from the Powerslave syndrome, with a heavy back and front and, by comparison, a meandering middle. I do wish he'd play more BLAZE tracks live nowadays, as there have been many Maiden-heavy sets the past 8 or so years.
 
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2007-2008 mini tours
The Confusion Fusion Tour, Guess The Lineup Tour (2007), Headbanging Bastards Tour (2008), and Keep Us On The Road - Festival Tour (Summer 2008) represent a crucial chapter in Blaze Bayley’s career. After years of working towards a new album under the Blaze moniker in 2005 and 2006, it became clear by early 2007 that the band would now operate under the full name of Blaze Bayley. Though the 2007 dates weren’t originally intended to be part of a formal tour, they eventually became known as The Confusion Fusion Tour, a title coined by Larry Paterson in the biography At The End of the Day. The 2008 dates marked the debut of the new Blaze Bayley lineup, featuring Blaze Bayley on vocals, Nico Bermudez on lead guitar, Jay Walsh on rhythm guitar, David Bermudez on bass, and Lawrence Paterson on drums. These tours, while not as widespread as others, proved to be significant for several reasons. It featured a heavy reliance on songs from Blaze’s previous albums, The Tenth Dimension (2002) and Silicon Messiah (2000), along with a mix of Iron Maiden covers and some unique moments, including a tribute to Blaze's earlier band, Wolfsbane. The band also performed some iconic tracks from Iron Maiden’s '90s albums, which Blaze had been a part of. Material from The Man Who Would Not Die was being introduced by 2008.

Key Highlights​

  • First tour where Look for the Truth was performed live – The Iron Maiden song Look for the Truth never made in to a Iron Maiden live set, but was brought back for the 2007 tour.

Setlist​

The setlist heavily pulled from The Tenth Dimension and Silicon Messiah, reflecting the artist’s power metal style with darker, introspective themes. It also included several Iron Maiden covers, notably tracks from the band’s 1990s era, like "Futureal" and "When Two Worlds Collide" from Virtual XI (1998), and "Man on the Edge," "Look for the Truth," and "Sign of the Cross" from The X Factor (1995). Iron Maiden’s influence continued with a cover of "Virus" from Best of the Beast (1996), alongside a variety of Blaze’s solo work.

The inclusion of Tough as Steel, a Wolfsbane cover from All Hell's Breaking Loose... Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place (1990), added a lighter, more fun moment to the show, balancing out the more intense material from Blood and Belief and The Tenth Dimension.

March 24, 2007 (Spodek, Katowice, Poland):

Intro
  1. Speed of Light – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
  2. The Brave – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  3. Futureal (Iron Maiden cover) – Virtual XI (1998)
  4. Alive – Blood and Belief (2004)
  5. Tough as Steel (Wolfsbane cover) – All Hell's Breaking Loose... Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place (1990)
  6. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  7. Virus (Iron Maiden cover) – Best of the Beast (1996)
  8. Ten Seconds – Blood and Belief (2004)
  9. When Two Worlds Collide (Iron Maiden cover) – Virtual XI (1998)
  10. Look for the Truth (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  11. Kill and Destroy – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
  12. Silicon Messiah – Silicon Messiah (2000)
Encore

15. Tenth Dimension – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
16. Sign of the Cross (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
17. Born as a Stranger – Silicon Messiah (2000)


Memorable Tour Dates​

  • March 24, 2007 – Spodek, Katowice, Poland (Metalmania Festival)
    The performance at the Metalmania Festival resulted in the recording of the live album Alive in Poland. This concert became especially notable as it was the only live album featuring Rick Newport and Rico Banderra as part of the lineup. The show helped solidify this era of Blaze's career and became a fan favorite due to the powerful setlist and high energy.

Tour Dates​

The Confusion Fusion Tour
  • March 24, 2007 – Katowice, Spodek, Poland – Metalmania Festival
  • April 6, 2007 – Playa Del Ingles, Centro Comercial YUMBO, Gran Canaria / Canary Islands
  • April 13, 2007 – Barcelona, Razzamatazz 2, Spain (Postponed to June 29th)
  • April 19, 2007 – Helsinki, Rock Town, Finland
  • April 24, 2007 – Katowice, Metalmania Festival, Poland
  • April 25, 2007 – Helsinki, Rock Town, Finland
  • April 27, 2007 – Reichenbach/Stuttgart, Die Halle H2O, Germany – Area54
  • May 6, 2007 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England (Postponed to September 6th)
  • May 12, 2007 – Tamworth, The Palace, England (Postponed, but never happened)
  • May 13, 2007 – Tamworth, The Palace, England (Postponed, but never happened)
  • June 6, 2007 – Athens, Underworld, Greece (Postponed, but never happened)
  • June 29, 2007 – Barcelona, Razzamatazz 2, Spain (Re-scheduled from April 13th)
  • September 6, 2007 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England (Re-scheduled from May 6th)
  • September 8, 2007 – Bradford, Rio, England

Guess The Lineup Tour 2007​

  • 18 October – Sweden Rock Cruise, Sweden
  • 27 October – Clive Aid, Camden, UK
  • 23 November – Leeds, UK
  • 6 December – Stoke, UK
  • 8 December – Pratteln, Switzerland (Big Bash)
  • 15 December – Dudley, UK (Big Bash)
  • 27 December – Swindon, UK
  • 30 December – Birmingham, UK

Headbanging Bastards Tour 2008​

  • 14 March – Birmingham, UK
  • 15 March – Potters Lodge, UK
  • 16 March – Monsters of Mosh Fest, Manchester, UK
  • 21 March – Streatham, London, UK
  • 29 March – Bergen, Norway
  • 18 April – Helsinki, Finland
  • 19 April – Tampere, Finland
  • 26 April – Rijeka, Croatia
  • 30 April – Exeter, UK
  • 2 May – Kettering, UK
  • 3 May – Wolverhampton, UK
  • 4 May – Nuneaton, UK
  • 8 May – Manchester, UK
  • 9 May – Nottingham, UK
  • 10 May – Ilfracombe, UK
  • 15 May – Tamworth, UK
  • 16 May – London, UK
  • 17 May – Colchester, UK
  • 20 May – Huddersfield, UK
  • 21 May – Crewe, UK
  • 22 May – Newcastle, UK
  • 23 May – Glasgow, UK
  • 24 May – Blackburn, UK
  • 25 May – Wakefield, UK
  • 29 May – Plymouth, UK
  • 30 May – Swansea, UK
  • 31 May – Birmingham, UK
  • 7 June – Leeds, UK
  • 11 June – Milan, Italy (supporting Joe Satriani)
  • 14 June – VillaRock Festival, Villarejo de Salvanés, Spain
  • 21 June – Brighton, UK
  • 27 June – Maloyaroslavets, Russia
  • 28 June – Dudley, UK

Keep Us On The Road - Festival Tour (Summer 2008)​

  • 25 July – Headbanger’s Open Air Festival, Germany
  • 2 August – Baloma Biker’s Fest, Cercemaggiore, Italy
  • 4 August – Cuprablufestival, Cupra Marittima, Italy
  • 9 August – Dokk Em Open Air, The Netherlands
  • 4 October – Metieval Festival Beverley, UK

Personnel​

  • Blaze Bayley – vocals
  • Nick Bermudez – guitar
  • David Bermudez – bass
  • Rich Newport – (until April 2007)
  • Rico Banderra – drums (until April 2007)
  • Jay Walsh – guitar (from October 2007 and onwards)
  • Larry Paterson – drums (from October 2007 and onwards)
 
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Blood and Belief tour (2003)​

The Blood and Belief tour was Blaze Bayley’s third major solo tour following his departure from Iron Maiden in 1999. It was designed to promote his third studio album, Blood and Belief, which was released in 2004. The album marked a significant shift in Blaze's musical direction, featuring more personal and emotional themes compared to the science fiction-focused concepts of his previous two albums. The tour lasted a little over a year, spanning from early to late 2004, and included around 39 shows. Blaze performed a mix of headlining gigs and support slots, offering fans a powerful mix of new material alongside fan favorites from his earlier solo albums. Blaze Bayley’s band underwent significant turmoil, particularly after the release of their first live album, As Live as It Gets, in 2003. The album had garnered positive reviews, but soon after its release, the band faced a series of challenges that led to significant lineup changes. These issues stemmed from both financial problems and disputes with their record company, ultimately causing instability within the group. The first major shift came when Jeff Singer, the band's drummer, announced he was leaving after the live album was recorded. Not long after, Rob Naylor, the bassist, also decided to depart, which further compounded the band’s difficulties. In response, Blaze recruited Phil Greenhouse as a session drummer and Wayne Banks as a session bassist to fill in for the remainder of the Tenth Dimension tour. To cover for John Slater, the band’s lead guitarist, who was temporarily absent due to personal reasons, Jason Banks was drafted in for several shows at the end of 2003. Despite these changes, Blaze and his band pressed forward, and at the end of 2003, Blaze began writing material for their third studio album, Blood & Belief. During the recording process, Phil Greenhouse was replaced by Jason Bowld on drums, and Dave Knight was brought in as the new touring drummer. These changes solidified the new lineup, which was set to begin touring in 2004 to promote the album. However, the Blood & Belief tour was not without its setbacks. John Slater was once again unable to perform for a significant portion of the tour, and although he rejoined the band later, he eventually left in September 2004 to form a new project called Rise to Addiction with Steve Wray. This departure, coupled with the news that Wayne Banks and Dave Knight were leaving the band to join the Robin Gibb band, created further instability for Blaze. The band’s lineup was in flux once again, but Blaze continued to push forward. To maintain momentum, Blaze forged ahead with a new lineup that included himself on vocals, Oliver Palotai and Luca Princiotta on guitars, Nick Douglas on bass, and Daniel Löble on drums. This configuration played several shows throughout 2004 and into 2005. However, once again, the band saw lineup changes. Daniel Löble left in early 2005 to join Helloween, and Nick Douglas also departed to rejoin Doro, a well-established German metal band. To fill the gaps left by the departing members, Blaze brought in two relatively unknown German musicians, Daniel Schild on drums and Christian Ammann on bass.

Key Highlights:​

  • Guest appearances: Blaze made special guest appearances with Doro Pesch’s Metal Classic Night Orchestra at various festivals and shows throughout 2004.
  • Co-headlining gigs: The band co-headlined several shows with Circle II Circle in June 2004, bringing diverse live performances.
  • New guitarist integration: Oliver Palotai (ex-Doro) joined Blaze as the new guitarist, quickly bonding with the band musically and personally, and was welcomed by the fans despite the lineup changes.
  • Improvised solos: Palotai explained how he took a more personal approach to solos, opting to improvise and create his own versions instead of replicating John Slater’s original parts note-by-note, ensuring a fresh and authentic performance.

Setlist:
This performance featured a well-rounded mix of Blaze’s solo material from Silicon Messiah and The Tenth Dimension, as well as fan-favorite covers from his time with Wolfsbane and Iron Maiden. The set started with high-energy tracks like "Ghost in the Machine" and "Silicon Messiah," showcasing his new work, while also giving a nod to his past with classic covers like "Man Hunt" (Wolfsbane) and "Futureal" (Iron Maiden). Blaze’s presence on stage was commanding as he connected with the audience, blending his solo work and influences from his Maiden and Wolfsbane days into a memorable performance.

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Setlist (December 17, 2004 Biebob, Vosselaar, Belgium)​

  • Alive (from Blood and Belief, 2004)
  • Ghost in the Machine (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Silicon Messiah (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Born as a Stranger (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Identity (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • The Launch (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Stare at the Sun (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Kill and Destroy (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • The Tenth Dimension (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Stealing Time (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Speed of Light (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Living Someone Else's Life (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Ten Seconds (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Life and Death (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Blood and Belief (from Blood and Belief, 2004)
  • Will to Win (from Blood and Belief, 2004)
  • Regret (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Soundtrack of My Life (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Steel (Wolfsbane cover, from Wolfsbane, 1989)
  • Man Hunt (Wolfsbane cover, from Wolfsbane, 1989)
Encore:
  • Futureal (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  • Virus (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  • Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover, from The X Factor, 1995)

Tour Notes:​

  • Re-establishing Blaze as a Solo Artist: This tour marked Blaze Bayley’s continued journey as a solo artist following his departure from Iron Maiden. It was part of his mission to solidify his identity outside of the band and to promote his Blood and Belief album.
  • Collaborations with Circle II Circle: Blaze co-headlined several shows with Circle II Circle during the European leg of the tour, offering fans a great chance to see two powerhouse acts together.
  • Festival Appearances: The tour included major festival appearances like Wacken Open Air Festival and Bang Your Head Festival, both of which were significant moments in Blaze’s career.
  • Guest Appearances by Doro Pesch: Blaze joined Doro Pesch for special guest performances during her “Metal Classic Night Orchestra” shows, further enhancing his visibility in the European metal scene.
  • Special Performances with Paul DiAnno: Blaze performed at Rock The Nations Open Air in Istanbul, where he performed "Running Free" alongside former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno.

Memorable Tour Dates:​

  • Wacken Open Air Festival (Germany) on August 6, 2004 – A highly notable festival appearance for Blaze, joining Doro Pesch & The Metal Classic Nights Orchestra.
  • Rock The Nations Open Air (Istanbul, Turkey) on July 4, 2004 – Blaze performed "Running Free" with Paul DiAnno, which made this performance stand out.
  • Circle II Circle Co-headlining Shows (Germany, Switzerland) – Multiple shows across Germany and Switzerland in June and July 2004, where Blaze co-headlined with Circle II Circle.

Tour Dates:​

Doro Pesch "Metal Classic Night Orchestra" Guest Appearances:​

  • April 7, 2004 – Bochum, Zeche, Germany
  • April 9, 2004 – Antwerp, Hof Ter Lo, Belgium
  • October 16, 2004 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland
  • October 18, 2004 – Berlin, Passionskirche, Germany
  • October 21, 2004 – Offenbach, Capitol, Germany
  • October 22, 2004 – Stuttgart, Filharmonie, Germany
  • October 23, 2004 – Munich, Tonhalle, Germany
  • October 24, 2004 – Hamburg, Docks, Germany

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Blood and Belief UK Tour 2004:​

  • April 12, 2004 – Manchester, Bierkeller, England
  • April 14, 2004 – Colchester, Soundhouse, England
  • April 15, 2004 – Leeds, Warehouse, England
  • April 16, 2004 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England
  • April 18, 2004 – Glasgow, Cathouse, Scotland (Black Atom)
  • April 19, 2004 – Aberdeen, Moshulu, Scotland
  • April 20, 2004 – Dumfries, The Venue, England
  • April 21, 2004 – Stoke, Rigger, England
  • April 23, 2004 – London, Kingston Peel, England

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Blood and Belief European Tour 2004:​

  • April 24, 2004 – Brussels, Ten Weyngaert, Belgium (Double Diamond, Crusader & Stormy Night)
  • April 25, 2004 – Hardenberg, The Troubadour, Holland
  • April 26, 2004 – Hamburg, Logo, Germany
  • April 27, 2004 – Helsingborg, Melrose Rock Club, Sweden
  • April 29, 2004 – Oslo, Rock In, Norway
  • April 30, 2004 – Västerås, Village, Sweden
  • May 1, 2004 – Gothenburg, Sticky Fingers, Sweden (Ram)
  • May 13, 2004 – Plzen, KD Šeríkovka, Czech Republic
  • May 14, 2004 – Bánská Bystrica, Dom Kultúry, Slovak Republic
  • May 15, 2004 – Zlín, RC Golem, Czech Republic
  • May 22, 2004 – Split, Fort Gripe, Croatia
  • August 6, 2004 – Wacken, Open Air Festival, Germany (Doro Pesch & The Metal Classic Nights Orchestra)
  • June 25, 2004 – Ballingen, Bang Your Head Festival, Germany
  • June 26, 2004 – Ingolstadt, Ohrakel, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 27, 2004 – Berlin, Knaack, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 28, 2004 – Bochum, Zeche, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 29, 2004 – Weert, De Bosuil, Netherlands (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 30, 2004 – Aschaffenburg, Coloss Saal, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • July 1, 2004 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • July 3, 2004 – Andernach, JUZ Live Club Open Air, Germany
  • July 4, 2004 – Istanbul, Rock The Nations Open Air, Turkey (Blaze sings "Running Free" with Paul DiAnno)

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Blood and Belief European Tour 2004 - Pt. 2:​

  • September 4, 2004 – Ostend, Velo Rock Festival, Belgium (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 11, 2004 – Raismes, Raismes Festival, France (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 12, 2004 – Paris, La Locamotive, France (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 30, 2004 – Pordenone, Velvet, Italy
  • October 1, 2004 – Bergamo, Motion, Italy
  • October 2, 2004 – Rome, Bqo, Italy
  • October 15, 2004 – Balve, Hoehlenrock Festival, Germany

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Blood and Belief UK Tour 2004 (Final Dates):​

  • November 30, 2004 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall, England (WHITESNAKE headline)
  • December 10, 2004 – Dublin, The Village, Ireland
  • December 11, 2004 – Belfast, Rosetta, Northern Ireland
  • December 17, 2004 – Vosselaar, Biebob, Belgium
  • December 18, 2004 – Dudley, JB´s, England (Blaze Big Bash)
European Tour 2005:
  • December 5, 2005 – Paris, France – CANCELLED (due to problems with local promoter)
  • December 6, 2005 – Duisburg, Parkhaus Meiderich, Germany – Methusalem
  • December 10, 2005 – Brescia, La Sfinge, Italy – CANCELLED (due to problems with opening time of venue)
  • December 10, 2005 – Milano, Transilvania Live, Italy – Methusalem
  • December 11, 2005 – Roma, Circolo Degli Artisti, Italy – Methusalem
  • December 15, 2005 – Dudley, JB’s, England – Blaze Big Bash (with The Whiskey Syndicate)

UK Tour 2006:
  • February 17, 2006 – Birmingham, Edwards No8, England
  • February 18, 2006 – Accrington, Kings Pub, England

Personnel:​

  • Blaze Bayley – Vocals
  • Steve Wray – Guitar
  • Oliver Palotai – Guitar
  • Wayne Banks – Bass (until September 2004)
  • Nick Douglas – Bass (from September 2004)
  • Dave Knight – Drums (until September 2004)
  • Daniel Löble – Drums (from September 2004)
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The Big Bash in 2004 was recorded for a DVD but was never released. I would love to see the footage from this show.

Also, the 2005 show featured Sin by Sin. It’s a shame that this lineup didn’t go anywhere. They were all incredible musicians and seemed to have great chemistry.

 
I remember the Brussels gig at Ten Weyngaert very well.
There were only 30 people in the crowd!
Blaze grabbed me during Identity and I talked to him after the gig at the merch stand. Also been to the Biebob gig where he signed my X Factor booklet. Great evenings!
 

Blood and Belief tour - Helsingborg, Melrose Rock Club, 2004.04.27

Helsingborg, Melrose Rock Club

What do you do when there’s no one to hang out with on a Tuesday? You can take the day off and go to Helsingborg to do a bit of shopping and check out an ex-Maiden member singing for a while. So, we decided to head down to sunny Skåne, and through a phone call, we learned that Blaze Bayley would be on stage around 21:30.

We arrived at Melrose around 20:45, and at first, it looked like an old rundown building, but once inside, it was a bit better, although still VERY empty. It was a bit too lonely, and with just 15 minutes before the concert, there were so few people that we could’ve fit inside a phone booth. Awkward and disappointing. The promoter said they got the gig late and didn’t have time to advertise it, but this was pushing it a bit too far. During the show, I counted around 32 people in the venue, including bar and security staff.

The Concert:

Blaze started on time and kicked off with a new song from Blood & Belief, “Alive,” and performed as if the place were packed. This was his first headline gig in Sweden, so he gave it his all from start to finish. After a strong opening with a mix of material from all of his solo albums, he moved on to 5 new tracks with “Futureal” (Iron Maiden) in the middle.

When I first heard Blood & Belief, I thought it was just a repeat of what he’d done before, but live, it was much better, and the songs felt more complete. “Ten Seconds” and “Will To Win” were perfect. However, “Tearing Yourself To Pieces” was a bit slow but still fine.

The ending of the first part was really good with “Identity” and “Ghost In The Machine,” and putting “10th Dimension” last was a winning choice. “Stare At The Sun,” “Virus,” and “Born As A Stranger” as encores came like a cheerful letter in the post, and even though there were so few people, Blaze tried to make the best of the situation. He even got the girl at the bar to sing along. He hadn’t planned on playing it, but Blaze was in a good mood, so he threw in “The Launch” as the final song, and after that, it was over.

Playing 90 minutes of solid hard rock for 30 people and doing it well is just proof that Blaze is a great live artist. We can only hope for more people in Gothenburg on Saturday so that there’s more energy. This show might become a classic that we can talk about with our grandchildren.

Setlist:

  • Alive
  • Kill And Destroy
  • Silicon Messiah
  • 10 Seconds
  • Tearing Yourself To Pieces
  • Blood & Belief
  • Futureal
  • Regret
  • Will To Win
  • Identity
  • Ghost In The Machine
  • 10th Dimension
  • Stare At The Sun
  • Virus
  • Born As A Stranger
  • The Launch
 

My Life in Acoustic Tour (2007)​

In 2007, Blaze Bayley took a bold step away from his usual full-band, metal performances to embark on a more intimate, acoustic-based tour, titled My Life in Acoustic. This tour, which took place during the latter half of 2007, featured Blaze on vocals accompanied by guitarist Rich Newport. It marked a departure from the typical high-energy, power metal-driven shows and gave fans a more personal and stripped-back experience. The setlist for this tour spanned various points in Blaze’s career, including material from his time in Wolfsbane, Iron Maiden, and his solo work. Songs like “Man on the Edge” and “Sign of the Cross” took on a more reflective tone in this acoustic format, while other tracks, like “Wasted Years” from Iron Maiden, provided an interesting connection to his past.

Setlist​

  1. Temple of Rock – Blood and Belief (2004)
  2. Totally Nude – Wolfsbane's All Hell’s Breaking Loose (1990)
  3. Hey Babe – Wolfsbane's All Hell’s Breaking Loose (1990)
  4. Lord of the Flies – The X Factor (1995)
  5. Sign of the Cross (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  6. Regret – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
  7. Tenth Dimension – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
  8. Meant to Be – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
  9. Wasted Years (Iron Maiden cover) – Somewhere in Time (1986)
  10. The Trooper (Iron Maiden cover) – Piece of Mind (1983)
  11. I Like It Hot – Wolfsbane's All Hell’s Breaking Loose (1990)
  12. Paint the Town Red – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  13. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  14. Soundtrack of My Life – Blood and Belief (2004)
  15. Blood and Belief – Blood and Belief (2004)

Tour Dates​

  • September 13, 2007 – Stoke-on-Trent, The Rigger, England
  • September 14, 2007 – Colchester, The Twist, England
  • September 15, 2007 – Wolverhampton, Little Civic, England
  • September 16, 2007 – Pontypridd, Toms Bar, England
  • September 17, 2007 – Wrexham, Wrexham Station, England
  • September 18, 2007 – London, CC Club, England
  • September 22, 2007 – Kettering, Sawyers, England
  • September 28, 2007 – Nottingham, The Junktion7, England
  • September 29, 2007 – Cheltenham, Nightowl, England
  • September 30, 2007 – Cardiff, Wales
  • October 12, 2007 – Novi Sad, Serbia
  • October 13, 2007 – Beograd, Serbia

Personnel
  • Blaze Bayley – vocals
  • Rich Newport – guitar

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MindRuler said:
I remember the Brussels gig at Ten Weyngaert very well.
There were only 30 people in the crowd!
Blaze grabbed me during Identity and I talked to him after the gig at the merch stand. Also been to the Biebob gig where he signed my X Factor booklet. Great evenings!
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This was my experience in a tiny club in Minnesota at probably Blaze's lowest point in 2011 with no band, hiring local guys to do a few shows. Maybe 20-25 people max, but he performed like he was in front of a stadium. It was after work and I was soooo back and forth about going or not. Even though I'm cutting way back on shows these days, I'll never make that mistake again if he ever comes to town again (which looks unlikely, with his fairly conservative booking style that keeps him and Absolva close to home).

It's crazy to think those low attendances were happening all throughout his solo career--I thought it was just the low point/no band/bad promotion thing as to why so few were there. Been happy for him in the last year or so when he announces a show is sold out.
 
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Also, the 2005 show featured Sin by Sin. It’s a shame that this lineup didn’t go anywhere. They were all incredible musicians and seemed to have great chemistry.

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''Sin By Sin'' is one of his coolest solo songs imo. Still unreleased. Classic Blaze approach and song (verses and chorus). Cool heavy and melodic riffs. Maiden-esque melody too. No solos though. But isn't his 2012 song ''Difficult'' more or less a rewrite with added parts? I find the original more effective.

I think both his early heavier sound and musicians and the current style and band work very good for him. But yeah, he could have done more with the earlier lineups.
 

The Road To Z7 2008/The Tour That Will Not Die 2009​

The Man Who Would Not Die marked a significant departure in sound for Blaze Bayley’s solo work, and the influence of the other band members was unmistakable. The 12 tracks that followed established a fresh direction, while still staying true to Blaze's signature style. This evolution preserved the core strengths of his previous work, while injecting more aggression, intensity, musicianship, and complexity. The result is electrifying—an impeccable album with no filler, showcasing versatility within its heavy metal roots, while remaining consistently powerful. The Man Who Would Not Die stands apart in the Blaze catalogue. It’s arguably Blaze’s most aggressive and consistent album—a true heavy metal masterpiece.

Key Highlights​

  • First tour to support a new album since the Blood and Belief Tour in 2004 – This marked a major return for Blaze Bayley, focusing on his latest album The Man Who Would Not Die (2008).
  • First tour marking a significant change in direction for Blaze Bayley’s music – The album showcased a more aggressive, intense, and complex sound, a departure from his previous work.
  • Iron Maiden classics returning to the Blaze Bayley setlist – The Clansman and Edge of Darkness were played throughout the tour, songs that wasn't preformed with the Blaze project.

Setlist ​

This setlist from Blaze Bayley’s performance highlights a strong focus on The Man Who Would Not Die (2008), with 8 out of the 12 songs drawn from that album, showcasing the band’s push to highlight their latest material. It’s worth noting that this tour marked the first time "Edge of Darkness" was performed since April 18, 1996, during an Iron Maiden show at Nakano Sunplaza in Tokyo, Japan. Iron Maiden covers like “Futureal,” “Lord of the Flies,” and “Man on the Edge” were adjusted to the sound of the new band. The encore, entirely dedicated to The Man Who Would Not Die, provides a high-energy conclusion while reinforcing the focus on the new album.

13 december 2008 at Z7, Pratteln:

  1. The Man Who Would Not Die – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  2. Blackmailer – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  3. Smile Back At Death – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  4. Alive – Blood and Belief (2004)
  5. Identity – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  6. Kill And Destroy – Tenth Dimension (2002)
  7. Ghost In The Machine – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  8. Ten Seconds – Blood and Belief (2004)
  9. Futureal – Virtual XI (Iron Maiden, 1998)
  10. The Launch – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  11. Lord Of The Flies – The X Factor (Iron Maiden, 1995)
  12. Leap Of Faith – Blood and Belief (2004)
  13. Edge Of Darkness – The X Factor (Iron Maiden, 1995)
  14. Crack In The System – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  15. Voices From The Past – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  16. Stare At The Sun – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  17. Born As A Stranger – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  18. Man On The Edge – The X Factor (Iron Maiden, 1995)

Encore
19. While You Were Gone – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
20. Samurai – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
21. Robot – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)


Tour Notes​

  • First Tour with a stable line-up since Tenth Dimension tour: Blaze Bayley maintained the line-up throughout the tour
  • One of the longest Blaze Bayley solo tours ever: The band performed at 79 dates in total, which made this tour Bayley's longest as a solo artist.

Memorable Tour Dates​

  • 3 December 2008 - Pratteln, Switzerland (Z7): A memorable show that marked a strong focus on The Man Who Would Not Die album, with the show being recorded for the future The Night That Will Not Die live album.
  • 3 June 2009 - Sweden Rock Festival: This iconic festival date saw Blaze Bayley and his band perform on a large stage, drawing a crowd of dedicated fans and showcasing songs from The Man Who Would Not Die and previous works.
  • 19 July 2009 - Music Garden Festival, Italy: Blaze’s appearance at this renowned festival was a highlight of the European leg, playing a diverse set of his solo material and a few surprises for the Italian audience.

Tour Dates​

The Road To Z7 Tour (2008)
  • 31 October: Monsters Of Mora Festival, Sweden
  • 15 November: Coalville, UK
  • 20 November: Oxford, UK
  • 28 November: Shrewsbury, UK
  • 29 November: Dudley, UK
  • 5 December: Birmingham, UK
  • 6 December: Worcester, UK
  • 13 December: Pratteln, Switzerland

The Tour That Will Not Die (2009)

  • 8 January: Maringa
  • 9 January: Curitiba
  • 10 January: Campinas
  • 11 January: São Paulo
  • 13 January: Vitória
  • 14 January: Salvador
  • 15 January: Aracajú
  • 16 January: Recife
  • 17 January: Fortaleza
  • 18 January: Belém
  • 19 January: Rio de Janeiro
  • 25 February: Pisa, Italy
  • 26 February: Torino, Italy
  • 27 February: Milan, Italy
  • 28 February: Pescara, Italy
  • 1 March: Macerata, Italy
  • 3 March: Maddaloni, Italy
  • 4 March: Salerno, Italy
  • 5 March: Roccaforzata, Italy
  • 6 March: Rome, Italy
  • 7 March: Cremona, Italy
  • 8 March: Chambery, France
  • 11 March: Verviers, Belgium
  • 12 March: Ingolstadt, Germany
  • 13 March: Oelsnitz, Germany
  • 14 March: Hengelo, The Netherlands
  • 15 March: Tilburg, The Netherlands
  • 17 March: Wroclaw, Poland
  • 18 March: Poznan, Poland
  • 19 March: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • 20 March: Hamburg, Germany
  • 21 March: Hameln, Germany
  • 22 March: Uster, Switzerland
  • 24 March: Leonberg, Germany
  • 27 March: Moscow, Russia
  • 28 March: Ufa, Russia
  • 3 April: Notre Dame de Gravenchon, France
  • 4 April: Brussels, Belgium
  • 14 April: Prague, Czech Republic
  • 15 April: Brno, Czech Republic
  • 16 April: Warsaw, Poland
  • 17 April: Vilnius, Lithuania
  • 18 April: Riga, Latvia
  • 19 April: Tallinn, Estonia
  • 22 April: Helsinki, Finland
  • 23 April: Lappeenranta, Finland
  • 24 April: Tampere, Finland
  • 25 April: Kuopio, Finland
  • 26 April: Turku, Finland
  • 28 April: Stockholm, Sweden
  • 29 April: Vasteras, Sweden
  • 30 April: Gävle, Sweden
  • 2 May: Bury, England
  • 3 May: Grimsby, England
  • 6 May: Southampton, England
  • 7 May: Swindon, England
  • 8 May: Blackburn, England
  • 9 May: Mansfield, England
  • 14 May: Newport, Wales
  • 15 May: Swansea, Wales
  • 16 May: Weston Super Mare, England
  • 20 May: Leeds, England
  • 21 May: Newcastle, England
  • 22 May: Dumfries, Scotland
  • 23 May: Aberdeen, Scotland
  • 24 May: Glasgow, Scotland
  • 28 May: Norwich, England
  • 29 May: Peterborough, England
  • 30 May: London, England
  • 3 June: Sweden Rock Festival
  • 5 June: Lancaster, England
  • 6 June: Coalville, England
  • 20 June: Birmingham, England
  • 24 June: Southend, England
  • 25 June: Oxford, England
  • 26 June: Noc plná hvezd Festival, Czech Republic
  • 27 June: Warsaw, Poland
  • 3 July: Bideford, England
  • 4 July: Baseinfire Festival, Czech Republic
  • 10 July: Plymouth, England
  • 11 July: Manchester, England
  • 19 July: Music Garden Festival, Italy
  • 23 July: Afraka Festival, Italy
  • 24 July: Mercatele Di Cortona, Italy
  • 5 August: Massignano, Italy
  • 14 August: Paranoid Open Air Festival, Slovenia
  • 25 September: Metalfest, Dudley
  • 7 November: Hellfire Festival, Birmingham
  • 27 November: Athens, Greece
  • 28 November: Agrinio, Greece
  • 29 November: Volos, Greece
  • 30 November: Thessaloniki, Greece
  • 3 December: Paris, France
  • 4 December: Nancy, France
  • 5 December: Pratteln, Switzerland


Personnel:​

  • Blaze Bayley – vocals
  • Nick Bermudez – guitar
  • David Bermudez – bass
  • Jay Walsh – guitar
  • Larry Paterson – drums

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Just spotted this, the guy from the Bee Gee's?
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Yepp. "In 2004, the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt invited Robin Gibb to perform in a summer concert series titled Absolutely British. The program, focused on Bee Gees hits, featured Robin singing disco classics with the orchestra, a four-piece band, and backup singers. The ten-day tour, held from September 17 to 26, included a performance at Bonn on the 18th, which was recorded for CD and DVD. The setlist was edited for the CD, with some songs and transitions removed. Notable Bee Gees songs were performed, though some Robin classics like "I Started a Joke" and "Odessa" were left out. Solo hits "Saved by the Bell" and "Juliet" were included. Alistair Griffin, one of the opening acts, missed the Bonn show due to a prior commitment, so Robin shared "My Lover’s Prayer" with backup singer Errol Reid. The band included Nikolo Kotzev (guitar), Nelko Kolarev (keyboards), Wayne Banks (bass), and Dave Knight (drums), with backing vocals from Errol Reid, Amalia Gueorguieva, Naimee Coleman, and Nathan Lenz. Credits for producer and engineer were not listed."
 
Promise and Terror Tour (2010–2011)

The Promise and Terror tour was the second tour for the lineup featuring Blaze Bayley, Nick Bermudez, David Bermudez, Jay Walsh, and Larry Paterson. On May 21 2010 Blaze Bayley announced that drummer Larry Paterson and manager Anna Di Laurenzio had left the band for personal reasons. The band didn't initially release the news due to their touring schedule but reassured fans that the lineup change wouldn’t affect their plans. Blaze introduced Claudio Tirincanti as the new drummer and expressed hope that fans would support him. Despite the change, all upcoming gigs, recording plans, and future projects remained on track. Paterson had missed the South American leg of their Promise and Terror Tour due to illness. On March 31, 2011, the rest of the lineup that had come together in early 2007 parted ways with Blaze Bayley. In a heartfelt statement, Blaze explained that the mental, financial, and emotional strain of keeping the band together had become too overwhelming. Despite his efforts to continue after Anna Di Laurenzio (tour manager) and Larry Paterson (drums) had left, the responsibility of managing concerts, touring, promotion, and finances had taken a toll on his health. As a result, he made the difficult decision to move forward as a solo artist, while also continuing his role as the lead singer of WOLFSBANE. Blaze expressed his gratitude to former bandmates David Bermudez (bass), Nico Bermudez (guitar), and Jay Walsh (guitar), thanking them for their dedication and for helping create two of his proudest albums, The Man Who Would Not Die and Promise and Terror. He also acknowledged the live album and DVD, as well as the unforgettable concerts played to fans around the world.This period marked significant growth for Blaze’s solo career despite the looming financial struggles that the band faced. The tour would become one of the busiest periods in Blaze Bayley’s career, spanning from 2010 through 2011 and covering both Europe and South America.





Key Highlights

  • Setlist focused on The Man Who Would Not Die and Promise and Terror: The tour primarily supported Promise and Terror (2010), following the release of the album and its aggressive, melodic elements. The Man Who Would Not Die was still highly featured in the setlist.
  • The last tour of the Bayley/Bermudez/Bermudez/Walsh/Paterson lineup: Throughout the tour, members of this lineup would leave the band, with Paterson confirming his departure in May 2010, with the rest of the lineup departing by late March 2011.
  • 2011 revolving door lineup: In order to finish up the tour in 2011, Bayley used different musicians to tour North and South America. The Promise and Terror tour ended on 18 December: Antwerp, Belgium, a show that was recorded.
  • First Luke Appleton appearance in the Blaze Bayley band: Current Blaze Bayley rhythm guitarist Luke Appleton made an appearance for one show on bass at the start of the tour
  • Live DVD recording at Antwerp, Belgium: Blaze Bayley had his September 23 2011 concert at De Rots in Antwerp, Belgium, professionally filmed for a DVD, capturing an intimate, fan-focused experience. It was released as part of the 2014 'Soundtracks Of My Life' DVD.




Setlist

The material from The Man Who Would Not Die and Promise and Terror completely dominated the setlist during this period, with 14 out of the 20 songs performed coming from these two albums. Only three songs from Blaze’s earlier solo albums and three Iron Maiden tracks appeared in the set.

Setlist (13 December 2010 at JB's Dudley, UK):

  1. Blackmailer – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  2. Smile Back at Death – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  3. Faceless – Promise and Terror (2010)
  4. City of Bones – Promise and Terror (2010)
  5. Voices from the Past – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  6. Surrounded by Sadness – Promise and Terror (2010)
  7. The Trace of Things That Have No Words – Promise and Terror (2010)
  8. Letting Go of the World – Promise and Terror (2010)
  9. Comfortable in Darkness – Promise and Terror (2010)
  10. Futureal – Virtual XI (Iron Maiden, 1998)
  11. The Launch – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  12. Blood and Belief – Blood and Belief (2004)
  13. The Clansman – Virtual XI (Iron Maiden, 1998)
  14. The Brave – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  15. Samurai – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  16. The Man Who Would Not Die – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  17. Robot – The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)



Encore:

  1. Madness and Sorrow – Promise and Terror (2010)
  2. Watching the Night Sky – Promise and Terror (2010)
  3. Man on the Edge – The X Factor (Iron Maiden, 1995)



Tour Dates

Promise and Terror Tour (2010–2011)

2010:

UK Tour

  • 6 February: JB’s Dudley
  • 9 February: Rio's, Leeds
  • 11 February: The 12 Bar, Swindon
  • 12 February: Sin City, Swansea
  • 13 February: Rock City, Nottingham
  • 14 February: Yardbirds, Grimsby
  • 16 February: Finns, Weymouth
  • 17 February: The Tower Arts Centre, Winchester
  • 18 February: Riga Music Bar, Southend
  • 19 February: The Park, Peterborough
  • 20 February: The Underworld, Camden
  • 24 February: Hark to Towler, Bury
  • 25 February: The Venue, Dumfries
  • 26 February: Bannermans, Edinburgh
  • 27 February: The Moorings Bar, Aberdeen
  • 28 February: Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
European Tour

  • 10 March: Pacific Rock, Cergy, France
  • 11 March: de Vaulx En Velin, Lyon, France
  • 12 March: Le Korigan, Luynes, France
  • 14 March: Ritmo y Compas, Madrid, Spain
  • 15 March: Sala Heaven, Santander, Spain
  • 16 March: Faktoria d'Arts, Barcelona, Spain
  • 18 March: Zion, Conegliano, Italy
  • 19 March: Woodstock, Como, Italy
  • 20 March: Midian, Cremona, Italy
  • 21 March: Yukon Bar, Collombey, Switzerland
  • 22 March: Rock City, Uster, Switzerland
  • 25 March: Bastard Club, Osnabruck, Germany
  • 26 March: Mc Bull Skull, Peine, Germany
  • 27 March: La Mare aux Diables, Templeuve, Belgium
Promise and Terror South America Tour (2010)

  • 1 April: Teresina, Brazil
  • 2 April: Fortaleza, Brazil
  • 8 April: Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • 10 April: Santiago, Chile
  • 13 April: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Promise and Terror European Tour (2010)

  • April 24 – Het Front, Vroomshoop, Netherlands
  • April 25 – Rockfabrik, Ludwigsburg, Germany
  • May 9 – Harry B James, Stockholm, Sweden
  • May 12 – Club Teatria, Oulu, Finland
  • May 15 – Dante’s Highlight, Helsinki, Finland
  • May 20 – Orlandia Club, St. Petersburg, Russia
  • May 22 – Hollywood, Ryazan, Russia
  • May 23 – Plan B Club, Moscow, Russia
  • May 30 – Music Hall, Prague, Czech Republic
  • June 4 – Malbork, Poland
  • June 6 – WAT, Warsaw, Poland
  • July 8 – Malomvölgyi Arboretum, Pecs, Hungary (Rockmaraton Festival)
  • July 10 – Civic Hall, Radcliffe, England
  • August 21 – Slowianin, Szczecin, Poland
  • September 11 – Corporation, Sheffield, England
  • September 17 – The Brickyard, Carlisle, England
  • September 18 – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, Scotland
  • September 23 – Grand Central, Manchester, England
  • October 1 – The Railway Inn, Winchester, England
  • October 28 – King’s College, London, England
  • November 27 – Klub Pravnog Fakulteta, Nis, Serbia
  • December 4 – Pontins Holiday Village, Prestatyn, Wales (Hard Rock Hell)
  • December 9 – Rock Temple, Kerkrade, Netherlands
  • December 10 – De Rots, Antwerp, Belgium
  • December 14 – Viper Room, Vienna, Austria
  • December 18 – JB’s, Dudley, England

Promise and Terror South America Tour (2011)

  • 13 January: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 15 January: Macae, Brazil
  • 16 January: Nova Lima, Brazil
  • 19 January: Goiania, Brazil
  • 20 January: Campinas, Brazil
  • 21 January: Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • 22 January: Catanduva, Brazil
  • 23 January: Porto Alegre, Brazil
  • 26 January: Curitiba, Brazil
  • 28 January: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 30 January: Santiago, Chile

Promise and Terror North America Tour (2011)

  • 27 October: Foxborough, MA, USA
  • 28 October: Philadelphia, PA, USA
  • 29 October: Springfield, VA, USA
  • 30 October: New York City, NY, USA
  • 2 November: St. Paul, MN, USA
  • 6 November: Chicago, IL, USA
Promise and Terror European Tour (2011)

  • 9 December: London, UK
  • 12 December: Glasgow, Scotland
  • 18 December: Antwerp, Belgium



Personnel

  • Blaze Bayley – Vocals
  • Nick Bermudez – Guitar (until January 2011)
  • David Bermudez – Bass (until January 2011)
  • Jay Walsh – Guitar (until January 2011)
  • Larry Paterson – Drums (until March 2010)
  • Claudio Tirincanti – Drums (from March 2010)
  • Luke Appleton - Bass (one off gig 6 February 2010: JB’s Dudley)
  • Dave Andrews – Guitar (from May 2011)
  • Steve Deleu – Guitar (from May 2011)
  • Nick Meganck – Bass (from May 2011)
  • Rick Plester – Guitar (2011 US tour only)



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