RUN FOR YOUR LIVES 2026

[Azas]

I just watched Aces from the video above. Honestly, it was painful.

They’ve backed themselves into a corner a bit - being too stubborn about their current capabilities and their age. Not detuning where it would clearly help, not letting certain songs get the rest they’ve earned.

But I do hope some decisions are made sooner rather than later, because this road risks turning them into a parody of themselves.

 

[Prowler]

At least in Bucharest, Bruce was pretty good in FotD. In Athens, his voice was so tired after Aces High. They aren't gonna drop it. So, Bruce has to find a way to sing it avoiding the really high notes. He does that in the chorus which is ok for me. I prefer that to him struggling. But the "jump in the cockpit..." part is pure torture for his voice and for our ears.

 

[onurb]

 

[Gk1]

It is really surprising, as Bruce has a very active role in the songs' selection!

 

[dickinson1978]

Yep. Bruce fucked again killers

 

[mihai]

Five this year.

Sofia, Bucharest, Bratislava, Paris and Oslo.

How would you rate the sound at Bucharest show compared to the previous two shows?

 

[dickinson1978]

I dont find the whole song and adrian reaction but this another part .

 

[Vaenyr]

Where this info came from? They should have released a live dvd/bd of legacy of the beast. I dont see a physical release of that tour coming. But if they decide to release, ofc will have multiple studio adjustments.

When they announced this leg of the tour they also announced that the Paris gig will be recorded and released as a live album.

 

[BludBrutha]

Official count for Bucharest was 32,000. Half of what Metallica had two weeks ago.

 

[Flaming Blimp Crash]

For me sounded speed up with the same phrases

Yeah, the RFYL version of the tape cuts out the brief pauses between each line. I don't think the actual delivery of the line is sped up though if I recall correctly.

 

[Flaming Blimp Crash]

Official count for Bucharest was 32,000. Half of what Metallica had two weeks ago.

While I'm not saying Maiden is as big of a draw as Metallica, bear in mind Metallica's stage setup is designed to cram as many people into the venue as possible.

 

[MrK]

32,000 is a massive crowd for any band. Comparing Maiden to Metallica is absurd. Comparing literally any other metal band to Metallica is absurd.

 

[Kalata]

I love how Bruce laughed when he realized he messed up Killers and turned to Simon, who basically said well don't look at me.

The filming from there is great. The stage just looks great during Powerslave and Seventh Son, you can feel the settings.

Adrian and Steve were frequently going to him to balance the pace and coordinate;

This is a surprise to read. And he keeps their preferred tempos. Maybe he needs some shows to fully warm up.

 

[Vaenyr]

I love how Bruce laughed when he realized he messed up Killers and turned to Simon, who basically said well don't look at me.

The filming from there is great. The stage just looks great during Powerslave and Seventh Son, you can feel the settings.

This is a surprise to read. And he keeps their preferred tempos. Maybe he needs some shows to fully warm up.

Right at that moment you can see Eddie tilt his head a bit to the side. I don't think it was in response to Bruce's mistake, but it looked super funny. Top comedic timing!

 

[Xacal2009]

32.000 pessoas é um público enorme para qualquer banda. Comparar o Iron Maiden com o Metallica é um absurdo. Comparar literalmente qualquer outra banda de metal com o Metallica é um absurdo.

Perfect

 

[Xacal2009]

But in Greece, all the media outlets — including the promoter — talked about 50k. Could that be true?

 

[Iron Brody]

I still think they should swap Aces High and NOTB in the set and then everything would basically be fine.

 

[FeelLikeIveForumedBefore]

I'm also prepairing myself to sub-par performances of the rest too.

I worry by the time Eddie and the Boys make it to the US Bruce is going to have shredded his vocal cords doing Deuces Low

 

[onurb]

NOTB

No way they will replace this. Iron Maiden, trooper and FOTD neither.

 

[naranja]

32,000 is a massive crowd for any band. Comparing Maiden to Metallica is absurd. Comparing literally any other metal band to Metallica is absurd.

At least Metallica had the sense to tune down as they got older. Hatfield is sounding great live nowadays. Even Lars is much improved since 2020, either practicing more or playing to a click.