Official 2020 Tour Thread

[Black Wizard]

Poster for the colonies. Killswitch are playing ball and not announcing any other dates which they might feature on.

 

[Wogmidget]

Do Maiden always have to have meh opening bands?

 

[srfc]

The more I see that poster the more Eddie's face annoys me, everything else about it is perfect. easter eggs for us geeks and vivid colours, proper old school Maiden logo.

 

[Whooten]

Some people liked Ghost and Alice Cooper, but for me, there hasn't been a good opener since 2003.

 

[PhantomOfTheOpera]

Eddie's face could be more detailed and better than this. I like the whole setting and things on the poster. It's nice.

 

[KidInTheDark666]

Do Maiden always have to have meh opening bands?

Killswitch Engage is good tho.

 

[srfc]

Some people liked Ghost and Alice Cooper, but for me, there hasn't been a good opener since 2003.

Not Murderdolls!

 

[Collin]

Do Maiden always have to have meh opening bands?

There’s been Ghost, DT, and Megadeth in the past few years. Think of it like this... it’s not The Raven Age.

 

[Black Wizard]

Some people liked Ghost and Alice Cooper, but for me, there hasn't been a good opener since 2003.

Funeral for a Friend?

Do Maiden always have to have meh opening bands?

I like Killswitch Engage and enjoyed them supporting Maiden in Europe last year. However, I think they're an odd choice for an Iron Maiden support act and can see why a lot of people are unhappy about this. But as Collin says, at least it's not The Raven Age.

I have a feeling that Killswitch have paid to be on this tour though. Does anyone know if Maiden charge support acts? I've heard that Metallica do that.

 

[KidInTheDark666]

There’s been Ghost, DT, and Megadeth in the past few years. Think of it like this... it’s not The Raven Age.

Imagine thinking that Megadeth and Dream Theater are meh.

 

[Wogmidget]

Think of it like this... it’s not The Raven Age.

I mean, that's fair . . . only thing I'll add is that I remember seeing KSE open for Parkway Drive last year and being entirely unmoved one way or the other

Also I did forget about Megadeth and DT

 

[Brigantium]

Battle of Arbela?

Genghis Khan?

 

[matic22]

So... Where are the "freak out news" Bruce?

 

[PhantomOfTheOpera]

I've heard that Metallica do that.

Atleast they somehow managed to get themselves in this scandal:

Report: Metallica Rep Conspired With Live Nation to Scam Ticket Buyers

Live Nation has admitted guilt.

loudwire.com

 

[Diesel 11]

Does anyone know if Maiden charge support acts?

Steve Harris has been on record saying they don’t and thinks charging support acts is BS. I believe this was in an interview somewhere but don’t remember off hand where.

 

[PhantomOfTheOpera]

So... Where are the "freak out news" Bruce?

Im waiting for that moment to happen tomorrow.

 

[Poto]

That moment could be a gig in Budapest because Bruce was adressing them and not the rest of the world.

 

[matic22]

Also is there stated when does the presale begin yet?

 

[Diplomat]

Also is there stated when does the presale begin yet?

HERE

 

[Black Wizard]

Steve Harris has been on record saying they don’t and thinks charging support acts is BS. I believe this was in an interview somewhere but don’t remember off hand where.

Thanks. I'll take your word for it.

It's still a strange choice of support act. I can't imagine any scenario where Steve or Bruce actually thinks Killswitch Engage are a great band and would go down well with fans of Iron Maiden.