RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2026

Diplomat said:
These could be for Milton Keys concert, what is the capacity, around 60,000? What are opinions about that?
Click to expand...
London Stadium last year was larger by itself and that wasn't even the only UK date, for this to be hyped up in this way it has to be an 'Edfest' at a large outdoor location like Knebworth.

Download Festival can also be ruled out I expect, as I believe they have exclusivity clauses for their headliners meaning they cannot play shows in the UK in the surrounding months.
 
Some German media are reporting that Iron Maiden will only be giving one concert in Germany in 2026.
Others are reporting that they will be giving only one stadium concert. I would say that the latter is closer to the truth.
 
GhostofCain said:
It is true that they did not get the radio play time than Guns N’Roses or Metallica would get in the early 90s, but you could hear Iron Maiden songs played on Los 40 Principales in Spain in the late 80s and it does not get any more mainstream than that.
Click to expand...
I dont listen to 40 principales. I was into discocross mighty mariano
 
skogtastic said:
So in the lastest Capnharris video, they speculate that this might be the final world tour, and the "no touring" year in 2027 is the indicator that the band might be done and turn into Slayer etc, with just random appearances throughout the years at festivals.. I hadn't really thought about it in this way, but they make some compelling points in the video.... Also combined with Steve's comments about not being sure about another record..
Click to expand...
Short appearances/tours could be the future, but that would be so un-Maiden. I clicked on a random part of their video, and if I understand it right, they said that in the new Metal Hammer interview (we haven't read it in full) - Bruce says they won't tell us when the last tour is. And given the 2026 long tour and break in 2027, it's worrying, but I think they'll wait to see how they feel. Mainly Dave and Janick, I assume.

Just a few months ago, Steve said that they have no plans to retire, but who knows what his plans are for more lineup changes and ofc the opinions/feelings of the others. And whether he really has no desire (!?) for new music.
Fozzie said:
I think too much is being read in to the 2027 comment, it clearly says a well earned break which to me implies a return afterwards in some form or other, if everyone is in good health obviously in 3 years time.
Click to expand...
It makes sense, let's hope so. But in what ''form'' is key really.
 
Kalata said:
Short appearances/tours could be the future, but that would be so un-Maiden. I clicked on a random part of their video, and if I understand it right, they said that in the new Metal Hammer interview (we haven't read it in full) - Bruce says they won't tell us when the last tour is. And given the 2026 long tour and break in 2027, it's worrying, but I think they'll wait to see how they feel. Mainly Dave and Janick, I assume.

Just a few months ago, Steve said that they have no plans to retire, but who knows what his plans are for more lineup changes and ofc the opinions/feelings of the others. And whether he really has no desire (!?) for new music.

It makes sense, let's hope so. But in what ''form'' is key really.
Click to expand...
Its true that they have said they will not annunce their last tour but i think they will.
 
Robert.M. said:
Some German media are reporting that Iron Maiden will only be giving one concert in Germany in 2026.
Others are reporting that they will be giving only one stadium concert. I would say that the latter is closer to the truth.
Click to expand...
IT would be weird to announce only one show in Germany when they booked big stadiums in Romana and Bulgaria which are a way less important markets for Maiden.
 
Kalata said:
Short appearances/tours could be the future, but that would be so un-Maiden. I clicked on a random part of their video, and if I understand it right, they said that in the new Metal Hammer interview (we haven't read it in full) - Bruce says they won't tell us when the last tour is. And given the 2026 long tour and break in 2027, it's worrying, but I think they'll wait to see how they feel. Mainly Dave and Janick, I assume.

Just a few months ago, Steve said that they have no plans to retire, but who knows what his plans are for more lineup changes and ofc the opinions/feelings of the others. And whether he really has no desire (!?) for new music.
Click to expand...
Yeah that's what I'm thinking about. I keep thinking (dreading) after every tour that Dave will be the next one to call it quits, but so far it hasn't happened so we'll see.

I also think its kind of refreshing for Steve to be so honest about the thoughts about new music, but that's for another thread haha. Didn't mean to derail the discussion, just wanted to share some thoughts.
 
GhostofCain said:
Sounds plausible as Rod mentions the tour being based around most of Europe’s pre-eminent festivals.

On a press release-related note, Rod’s mention of not getting radio play back in the day makes me cringe. Maiden were played on MTV and many (mainstream) radio stations during their 80s heyday. Not as often as some big non-metal bands, but I definitely remember hearing Maiden songs on the radio in the late 80s.
Click to expand...
As far as radio airplay in Atlanta it was Wrathchild and RTTH. That was it...
 
GhostofCain said:
More in my case, as it would be a family trip: 3 tickets, triple room…

There’s no way I am going to spend that amount of money on seeing a show I have already seen.

As much as I love Cardiff, I’m out.
Click to expand...
My 2 fav bands, Maiden and Leppard, playing in the UK next year and doubt ill be going to either. Its just all getting too expensive. Its a tough one as neither of them will play here again until at least 2028. Ive seen them both many many times but do feel bad anytime i miss them, but unless i come into some money my gig days are over i think
 
GhostofCain said:
Sounds plausible as Rod mentions the tour being based around most of Europe’s pre-eminent festivals.

On a press release-related note, Rod’s mention of not getting radio play back in the day makes me cringe. Maiden were played on MTV and many (mainstream) radio stations during their 80s heyday. Not as often as some big non-metal bands, but I definitely remember hearing Maiden songs on the radio in the late 80s.
Click to expand...
Yeah i gotta say makes me cringe too. They act like theyve had no help from media when theyve had more than most metal bands. Try being a smaller band, youve got no chance.
 
Christopher Baines said:
My 2 fav bands, Maiden and Leppard, playing in the UK next year and doubt ill be going to either. Its just all getting too expensive. Its a tough one as neither of them will play here again until at least 2028. Ive seen them both many many times but do feel bad anytime i miss them, but unless i come into some money my gig days are over i think
Click to expand...
I’m in a similar position. Young family, new house coming up and just the general cost of things.
 
Christopher Baines said:
Yeah i gotta say makes me cringe too. They act like theyve had no help from media when theyve had more than most metal bands. Try being a smaller band, youve got no chance.
Click to expand...

Not to mention the arse-licking brown-nosing nature of the metal music press with them. Pravda were more critical with the Politburo than any journalist with Maiden during the 80s, early 90s and post-reunion!
 
Christopher Baines said:
My 2 fav bands, Maiden and Leppard, playing in the UK next year and doubt ill be going to either. Its just all getting too expensive. Its a tough one as neither of them will play here again until at least 2028. Ive seen them both many many times but do feel bad anytime i miss them, but unless i come into some money my gig days are over i think
Click to expand...

Although I have a reasonably comfortable financial situation, going to big gigs is becoming a luxury.

In my case, with three people (my daughter, my wife and myself) potentially going to the Maiden show, that would mean more than £500 spent (and that does not include staying at a hotel) to attend a concert featuring a show that I have already seen.

I’m out. I am happy to live with the memories of the 36 times I have seen Maiden live.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top