matic22
Ancient Mariner
Stage set of 2008/2009 was just World Slavery Tour remake, opposed to LOTB which had 3 distinctive stage sets in one. War, religion and hell, while 2022 was Japan, religion and hell.
Iron Maiden Tour 2025 - Discussion
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Ancient Marinator
Educated Fool
The press release on the Iron Maiden site seems to confirm that the Future Past tour isn't extending into 2025. With Bruce saying they have plans through 2026 that's potentially pretty exciting, could we be getting a new, different tour in Europe for 2025?
Murder of Rue Morgue
They're never gonna find me!
Ohh yes, you're right, IDK why I thought it had happened in the 90s.They did on the Give Me Ed tour in 2003
Murder of Rue Morgue
They're never gonna find me!
It's technically great but Purgatory needs a rawer sound. Especially its opening riff.
Trevoire
Ancient Mariner
Damn this is awesome! The only downside for me is the programmed drums, but in almost every other way I think it surpasses the original. The additional guitar harmonies are great!
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harrisdevot
Priest of the Holy Wristband
The singer's voice 
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON - “I Know What Maiden Are Doing In 2025 Which Is All Sort Of Top Secret At The Moment”
In a new interview with ABC Audio, legendary singer Bruce Dickinson opens up about his new album, The Mandrake Project, and how Iron Maiden are giving him space to promote it all around the world. “I know what Maiden are doing (in 2025), which is all sort of top secret...
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It seems Maiden won't tour next year. At least not before september. That means a lot of things : a new album recorded by Iron Maiden on early 2025, then a U.S. and South American tour for Bruce Dickinson (and maybe some summer festival dates in Europe). Before releasing the new Iron Maiden masterpiece in september and going on stage for a new album tour.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Given the theme of Still Life, I think the frozen lake landscape of SSOASS stage was perfect for it.
Not for 2001 or 2003. More different songs would be better.
Bruce: ''I know what Maiden are doing (in 2025), which is all sort of top secret at the moment. But what Maiden are doing gives me a lot of space to go and plan something.''IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON - “I Know What Maiden Are Doing In 2025 Which Is All Sort Of Top Secret At The Moment”
In a new interview with ABC Audio, legendary singer Bruce Dickinson opens up about his new album, The Mandrake Project, and how Iron Maiden are giving him space to promote it all around the world. “I know what Maiden are doing (in 2025), which is all sort of top secret...
Top secret? Hmmm... the brand new tour, right. They usually say such things for a new album. Anyway.
This statement confirms that Bruce will be touring solo next year as well. In fact, he said that during today's show for the US. But I expect Maiden to tour in the summer next year. 3/4 months (not full, shorter) and Bruce can tour before, after, or both. Maiden may have free time for an album depending on both schedules, but I still think Maiden will/could record a new album in early 2026 since the new tour will probably be 2 years (releasing it after the tour).
Siddharth
Long Distance Trooper
Don't know why but reading this thread alone is getting me excited LOL!
Talking about bringing songs from SIT, I would be absolutely thrilled to have The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner in the setlist and also Deja Vu.
Talking about the opener, Caught Somewhere In Time, Moonchild and even The Wicker Man sounds more plausible, even though I think Aces High is perfect for any occassion. Futureal would be nice as well!
You are now an Avenger, kid!
2 Minutes To Midnight, Wasted Years, Speed Of Light, Flash Of The Blade, Prowler (would be a very generic choice though), El Dorado, Stratego, The Trooper and Man On The Edge.
Talking about bringing songs from SIT, I would be absolutely thrilled to have The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner in the setlist and also Deja Vu.
Talking about the opener, Caught Somewhere In Time, Moonchild and even The Wicker Man sounds more plausible, even though I think Aces High is perfect for any occassion. Futureal would be nice as well!
You are now an Avenger, kid!
2 Minutes To Midnight, Wasted Years, Speed Of Light, Flash Of The Blade, Prowler (would be a very generic choice though), El Dorado, Stratego, The Trooper and Man On The Edge.
The only way that Maiden’s activity in 2025 gives Bruce space to do solo work is less Maiden activity. I don’t see any other way around that. At the same time, he is intentionally dropping hints by saying things like that. He wouldn’t say stuff to get fans riled up when the “secret news” is Iron Maiden taking a year off or retiring.
At the very least it means Maiden’s touring is somewhat limited, maybe they’re taking summer off again. It could also mean a new album: record early 2025, Dickinson solo tour in the summer while the album is being mixed, usual September release, album/farewell tour 26/27. This would match Dickinson’s “next three years will be great for Maiden fans” comment.
I have said from the beginning that I don’t think Bruce releases The Mandrake Project unless Maiden is getting ready to wind down.
At the very least it means Maiden’s touring is somewhat limited, maybe they’re taking summer off again. It could also mean a new album: record early 2025, Dickinson solo tour in the summer while the album is being mixed, usual September release, album/farewell tour 26/27. This would match Dickinson’s “next three years will be great for Maiden fans” comment.
I have said from the beginning that I don’t think Bruce releases The Mandrake Project unless Maiden is getting ready to wind down.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Steel Prophet also did a great cover of Gangland. They had a superb singer in Rick Mythiasin.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
For how long do Maiden tour every year? 3 months? 4 months? That leaves plenty of time for Bruce to do his solo things if he wants to, as this year shows.
I would be incredibly surprised if Maiden do not tour Europe in 2025.
Poto
Ancient Mariner
Doesn't have to be. Maiden are doing more shows this year than last and Bruce still has around 50 shows booked.
Sth2112
Ancient Mariner
That sounds like new Maiden album coming up if you ask me. There are not many available windows for collective songwriting this year, but who knows if they are writing on their own and then prepare together in Australia? Or write early next year and immediately record afterwards.
Maiden timetable give Bruce time to plan something = time for Bruce to both play some dates himself, write music, and prepare more comics and ATMOS remixes?
Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
Maiden are 100% doing shows in Europe next year, it's just a matter of how extensive the tour will be which us uncertain .Hmm, we've gone from "Maiden has already planned and booked the stadium tour in Europe" to "Maiden won't be touring Europe in 2025".
I think our Maiden insider info is expandable.
But yes, it's a speculation thread, I know...
Speaking of "insider info" Bruce's Solo tour of NA isnt expected until fall of next year which lines up perfectly with a Maiden summer run
FeelLikeIveForumedBefore
Trooper
What stadiums are booked?
CA Bryers
Ancient Mariner
I still maintain that on Legacy 3, Maiden should have swapped out the recording of "Doctor, Doctor" for the recording of "Senjutsu." Then again, I've always had an issue with the title track. Plodding, overlong, all build-up and zero take-off. Use that as the pre-show track to set the mood of Senjutsu World, and kick off with a fiery opener like "Stratego." It would've worked wonders AND it would've freed up one of the required three slots for the "worlds" theme for another song from Senjutsu.
...I know I probably shouldn't be as annoyed with one opener from a single leg of a tour, but hey, here we are.
Ancient Marinator
Educated Fool
I also think it's likely that they decided to work on an album while Bruce is doing his solo tour. I was going to say probably just demoing and writing individually/one or two with a producer, but really there will have been almost 11 months between PowerTrip and the Australia leg of the tour so I wouldn't be surprised if they actually get into the studio and have most of an album down this summer.
matic22
Ancient Mariner
As I said in the Bruce topic, I think everthing points to Maiden going the Rammstein / Stones / AC/DC route. Less shows, bigger production and bigger venues. The rumours of them trying to book San Siro just add fuel to the fire.
If they cut the number of gigs to 25-30, that's around 2 months of touring. That leaves Bruce 10 months for solo activity. Even if Maiden goes to a studio in early 2025, that still leaves Bruce a window of 7 months.
Knowing Maiden and with this information, I think we are looking at 25 date European tour from late May to late July and Bruce tour from mid August until late October (likely US with possibly some other shows).
If they cut the number of gigs to 25-30, that's around 2 months of touring. That leaves Bruce 10 months for solo activity. Even if Maiden goes to a studio in early 2025, that still leaves Bruce a window of 7 months.
Knowing Maiden and with this information, I think we are looking at 25 date European tour from late May to late July and Bruce tour from mid August until late October (likely US with possibly some other shows).