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I just got to get the ticket. Interesting to see Maiden just three days before going to the army. 

Eddies Wingman said:For the most enthusiastic crowd, I'd rank Gothenburg first (or maybe Helsinki). Gothenburg will probably sell out the same day the tickets go on open sale.
The only indoor venue is the one in Oslo, so if you want the show to be in the dark, this one is the best choice. I'd say a typical Norwegian crowd is a bit slower than what you'll find in Gothenburg (Maiden are HUGE in Sweden and have always been) - but probably much more lively than your average American one.
Roskilde is a festival (I think the biggest music festival in Northern Europe), so be prepared for mud if you go there![]()
Well, that's certainly nice to hear.Invader said:If you're starting that summer, your service won't start until 11. July, so don't worry.![]()
Invader said:I'd say go for Finland, but I'm biased.I haven't ever been in a Swedish crowd, but I'd wager they're rather similar to Finland. But, Bruce did call this summer's Sonisphere gigs one of the best gigs of his entire life and Rod called it Maiden's best European gig ever. Exaggeration maybe, but it was a fantastic show. And, TFF has already sold platinum in Finland. If this was an extreme metal show, I'd say absolutely go for Finland, but with Maiden I think you won't regret it whichever one you choose.
Gothenburg is about 10,000 bigger than Helsinki. Sweden might also be a bit cheaper in general prices, and it's a bit closer too. It's probably a bit hotter, which is might be a good thing or a bad thing. Language probably won't be an issue,, though maybe Swedes might talk a bit better English.
That's a bit greedy. They just toured North America for five weeks.LooseCannon said:Come on, North American dates soon, please.
bearfan said:Question for the locals, if someone were to come from the US to one or two of these shows which show/pair would you pick (best venue/area), I have a bunch of miles sitting in my account, and this may be how I use them.
Bananaman_In_Shorts said:I'd say go to Gothenburg. It's a city with lots of things to do, some really nice pubs, lots of local beer (what can I say, I love craft beer!) and all sorts of other things going on. Other than that the city goes apeshit when Maiden is around, every pub, store etc plays Maiden's music and sells some music or other merch with them.
A last thing is that the prices for everything are alot lower in Gothenburg than in Oslo.
Deano said:They must play Svalbard, THEY MUST PLAY SVALBARD!!!!![]()
I went to see Hammerfall the night before my last exam earlier in the year. It was at nine o'clock so I stayed up all night revising and got the bus back at 6:30. I passed the exam.Jason2103 said:This. I'm a university student myself, and if there was a Maiden show within a few hours of me the night before an exam...that exam isn't going well, because I'm not missing Maiden.![]()