RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2025 Tour Thread *SPOILERS INSIDE*

[Nomadd]

Some claims on the fanclub that Maiden won't do Download next year either.

I doubt they will return to Donington after playing big stadium show and a few other dates in the UK this year. The tour went very successful and probably Maiden will return to UK with some other open air soloed shows, maybe in Welsh as Slayer did this Summer. And just a little detail: since Netherlands gig Maiden stopped publishing audience pictures from the current shows. I can't imagine why?

 

[Ascendingthethrone]

I doubt they will return to Donington after playing big stadium show and a few other dates in the UK this year. The tour went very successful and probably Maiden will return to UK with some other open air soloed shows, maybe in Welsh as Slayer did this Summer. And just a little detail: since Netherlands gig Maiden stopped publishing audience pictures from the current shows. I can't imagine why?

I would pay good money to see Maiden perform in Welsh.

 

[redandtheblack92]

Let's not start any conspiracy theories. Nicko was just joking about the size of Simon's kit. He also said he was "doing a splendid job and thank you all for welcoming him into the Maiden family." Stepping down was his decision, he said he went to Steve about it. He also just said he didn't want to tour like Maiden does anymore.

yeah but saying stuff like he’s not me and all, idk why would you say that or even joke about it. Im also not starting any conspiracy theories as it’s just an opinion and I may not be right. It’s just his comments and so called jokes that don’t exactly sit well but let’s see

 

[ProwlerInTheRueMorgue]

He also discussed about Bruce’s slip ups. And took a shot at Simon. Beginning to feel that Steve kinda asked him to leave just cause he couldn’t cope with faster songs. Could be wrong here but it’s beginning to feel that way now. Think the whole “retirement due to health” is just a facade. That could also explain him saying that could drum on a “few songs” for a potential new album (again maybe slower songs like Parchment, Celts, etc). Let’s see.

This is definitely not the case, listen to his Trunk interview. The problem is not the speed, but doing the fills to a satisfactory level. He also carefully explains when he for himself decided that he couldn't do it anymore, as his body could not recuperate in between shows due to the constant travel. That was in Sidney, by the time he told the band they were already in the US. One should also not forget we are comparing a bunch one-off shows that are only half the duration of a Maiden show, and don't include rigorous traveling.