ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
Not true. They're WAY smaller than Maiden
Iron Maiden Tour 2025 - Discussion
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Not true. They're WAY smaller than Maiden
Dick Brucinson
Dave Sustaine
A record company that prevents their contracted bands and artists from making records and keeping them away from releases is something new and interesting, really. Completely innovative. The music business still does have a lot of surprises to offer.
Apart from the fact that Rammstein are too big, it would be incredibly stupid to invite such a controversial band.
What management with a reasonably clear head would want their band to be dragged into the discussions/demos etc. of the last year?
Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
the majority of metal fans on Facebook already claim Ghost makes Pop albums
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
That makes no sense. If those accusations would be a problem they wouldn't tour this year.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
I was thinking the same thing.
I usually agree, but we're talking about Maiden. The songs selection will be important though. Big role.
I also want a new album, but again, it all depends on the number of deep cuts. Since they have no plans for a new album for now, this is the only option. Well, that and a 90's tour.
Yep. But I think we all expected a new album sooner this time.
It was the Reunion tour, it's different. Short tour too. The new album and History/Hits tours are equal so far.
I think I get what you have in mind, but still why weird? They should release at least one more album. I mean, it's Maiden!
Another celebration for an old album (except for a 90's era one or AMOLAD) would be a big disappointment and surprise for me.
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ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
Btw, Steve has been in Nassau for a week now. That rules out Maiden is recording something.
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
This is not in that sense : BMG wants surely Iron Maiden to make records BUT seeing the band's sales being less satisfying than hip hop and pop/rock artists ones, it would be logical that BMG could make more money with Maiden touring again and again to promote their last records and remasters of the ancient ones than paying the band to make another record which might not be very salesy. Some majors did that in the past with other bands and singers. Mariah Carey, for example, did not make another record since 'Caution' in 2018 and the best sales are with her Christmas album and single. Majors like to capitalize on old records, since they sell more than the new ones.
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
So even if this is true (and it's not), their label would ask them to not release any album (= 0 copies sold) instead of releasing one (= 200.000.000 copies sold) because someone else is selling more?
It makes no sense in any way you look at it, apart from the fact that's completely untrue.
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
So, I was maybe right when I've wrote many times here that Maiden is preparing something. But, the band, especially Steve doesn't want to spoil the surprise. So, that's why he seemed unsure when talking with Eddie Trunk few days ago. Saying that Maiden is preparing something, especially recording an album, would be like revealing the truth about what happened in Roswell in 1947. It would have the effect of a bomb. And the surprise would no longer have been a surprise. And knowing the surprise would not feel as pleasant.
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
So now the fact they haven't recorded anything is a proof that they will release a new album? That's a whole other level of marketing then
Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
One More Prayer for the Road? Anyone?......Anyone? Bueller?
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
I wouldn't say I'm surprised, but at the same time they pretty used all the History tour scenarios, the popular ones. Plus such anniv show won't have almost any limits on the setlist (awesome), apart from some of the usual classics, I guess. Maiden may surprise us again.
They'll probably use different worlds, but still it won't be a unique tour. Although I'd be curious about the stage, since the Legacy tour was spectacular. That being said, another Legacy run won't limit the songs as much as a hybrid theme again, which was always a one-off, I guess.
Dick Brucinson
Dave Sustaine
Probably my post came along on a very personal level since still I don't like Senjutsu that much as most others seem to do.
MrKnickerbocker
clap hands
Iron Maiden doesn't fill stadiums either, except for a couple rare occasions. I can't claim to know their popularity in Europe, but Ghost are currently filling the same size venues as Maiden in the States.
"WAY" smaller is simply not true. A very tiny bit smaller and still gaining.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
They can always release something worse!
The point is: why drag in a band that has nothing to do with the whole thing (Maiden).
Of course there's no reason for Rammstein themselves not to go on tour, but there will certainly be demonstrations against them again, etc.
No legal problem does not mean no problem.
Since 2005 Maiden has filled stadiums regularly in South and Latin America, Europe, and even open airs in Asia. In Europe stadium/festival tour and indoor tour are their routine.
ShadowOfTheGods
Educated Fool
Nope, they do fill stadiums.
Trust me, I have the numbers from their tours. They're not even close to be on Maiden's level, in the US as well (playing the same venue doesn't mean doing the same numbers or having the full capacity)