RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR (2025/2026)

BludBrutha said:
Do we think they’ll bring the drummer out for the group bow and will he be in all the band portraits...
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For the group bow after the show, ofc. In all band photos, not sure, if they release more in the future.

Btw, British Lion has announced a Graspop date for next year, 1 day after the Maiden show. It's only one date for now, but I don't think it's a good idea for Simon (not a young drummer) to play double dates with both bands.
 
AlexVS said:
While he normally gives a glib answer along the lines of 'to piss off all the old people who can’t grow their hair anymore', i'd assume that it's at least in part related to him no longer being required to cut it shorter since stopping being a commerical pilot due to age.
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Well if we have to gossip might as well talk about Bruce´s hair. I don´t think that was the reason, he was already taking flying lessons and tests with long hair. And he has said multiple times that basically he thought he looked old with it, and, well, certainly did look better with bangs. I actually think it might be cool to see him with longish hair and his iconic bangs again.
 
Vaenyr said:
Eh, he seems to be pretty fit and it's not like BL has the most demanding repertoire. Let the man have some fun ;)
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He will have fun, BL isn't the most demanding repertoire, but it has to be played through. He seems to be fit, but is it common for drummers to tour alongside two bands? Or vocalists. And this is his first tour with Maiden.
 
Kalata said:
He will have fun, BL isn't the most demanding repertoire, but it has to be played through. He seems to be fit, but is it common for drummers to tour alongside two bands? Or vocalists. And this is his first tour with Maiden.
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It depends. I know a couple of session drummers who have toured with one act but played other gigs in between as well.
 
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Kalata said:
With a band like Maiden, of that caliber? Simon is a former session drummer, right?
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Oh no, I was talking about small and local bands lol

Still though, session drummers are a different beast and I don't think Simon will have too many troubles juggling Maiden and British Lion. In fact I can imagine playing the British Lion stuff in between could help in releasing the pressure and stress of having to fill Nicko's shoes.
 
I could imagine that Simon would like to have a British Lion gig the day before Maiden every time to prepare in the sense of a warm-up in the broader sense.
 
And conversely I’d imagine he couldn’t care less about playing tiny venues for people just there to see Steve Harris when he’s got a stadium gig to play the next night.
 
What if... They said that Simon will tour with them in 2025. And we know that Joe Lazarus had already booked 2025 (has some work to do with other bands) So, maybe Joe will join Maiden in 2026?
Definitely this!
...and pigs will fly!
 
Vaenyr said:
Something like that wouldn't excite me either. But I've had the luxury of seeing them a few times over the years. Others will see Maiden for the first time ever. Or for the first time in who knows how many years. This show is for them and I'm sure they'll be over the moon. Not everything has to cater to me 100% of the time.
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I agree, however I think Maiden cater a lot to their young fans and the casual fans, but much less to their hardcore fans. Maybe this makes most sense from a business / marketing point of view, but it is still a bit sad.
But as you say, I cant expect that I get what I'd want most, and that's fine. I chose not to go, though. The tickets are very expensive, and I am happy to pay the dough for a show that excites me. For a show that has little excitement, not so much. Add to that I am not a big fan of huge events anyway, and add the fact that Maiden's opening acts are usually torturous to eyes and ears, I can stay home with no hard feelings. With the money saved, I can go to 5-6 underground shows and support young, hungry metal talents that struggle to survive and make a name. Maiden don't need my support, but undergound bands do.
Small venues provide great view, being close to the action, unlike being 100s meers away (or stand in the front for 10 hours). Slamming moshpits and fans that are committed to music, no casual consumerist family parties. Fair merch prices (lets be honest, a maiden shirt costs 3x as much as a Stallion shirt, even though mass production makes Maiden shirts way cheaper in production. Capitalism at its finest, and I dont like this in Metal).
Easy choice for me.

I have seen Maiden live several times. It was always great. I am fine. I can chose to give my money to either see the same safebet setlist for the xth time or to support the underground. I cant afford both. So I say sorry Steve, and wish you all lots of fun. I am sure it will be a cool show.

Oh, and while it is not a real reason, seeing Maiden without Nicko is something I am not too keen on, too.
 
Eddie's Uncle said:
I agree, however I think Maiden cater a lot to their young fans and the casual fans, but much less to their hardcore fans. Maybe this makes most sense from a business / marketing point of view, but it is still a bit sad.
But as you say, I cant expect that I get what I'd want most, and that's fine. I chose not to go, though. The tickets are very expensive, and I am happy to pay the dough for a show that excites me. For a show that has little excitement, not so much. Add to that I am not a big fan of huge events anyway, and add the fact that Maiden's opening acts are usually torturous to eyes and ears, I can stay home with no hard feelings. With the money saved, I can go to 5-6 underground shows and support young, hungry metal talents that struggle to survive and make a name. Maiden don't need my support, but undergound bands do.
Small venues provide great view, being close to the action, unlike being 100s meers away (or stand in the front for 10 hours). Slamming moshpits and fans that are committed to music, no casual consumerist family parties. Fair merch prices (lets be honest, a maiden shirt costs 3x as much as a Stallion shirt, even though mass production makes Maiden shirts way cheaper in production. Capitalism at its finest, and I dont like this in Metal).
Easy choice for me.

I have seen Maiden live several times. It was always great. I am fine. I can chose to give my money to either see the same safebet setlist for the xth time or to support the underground. I cant afford both. So I say sorry Steve, and wish you all lots of fun. I am sure it will be a cool show.

Oh, and while it is not a real reason, seeing Maiden without Nicko is something I am not too keen on, too.
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Oof
 
Eddie's Uncle said:
I agree, however I think Maiden cater a lot to their young fans and the casual fans, but much less to their hardcore fans. Maybe this makes most sense from a business / marketing point of view, but it is still a bit sad.
But as you say, I cant expect that I get what I'd want most, and that's fine. I chose not to go, though. The tickets are very expensive, and I am happy to pay the dough for a show that excites me. For a show that has little excitement, not so much. Add to that I am not a big fan of huge events anyway, and add the fact that Maiden's opening acts are usually torturous to eyes and ears, I can stay home with no hard feelings. With the money saved, I can go to 5-6 underground shows and support young, hungry metal talents that struggle to survive and make a name. Maiden don't need my support, but undergound bands do.
Small venues provide great view, being close to the action, unlike being 100s meers away (or stand in the front for 10 hours). Slamming moshpits and fans that are committed to music, no casual consumerist family parties. Fair merch prices (lets be honest, a maiden shirt costs 3x as much as a Stallion shirt, even though mass production makes Maiden shirts way cheaper in production. Capitalism at its finest, and I dont like this in Metal).
Easy choice for me.

I have seen Maiden live several times. It was always great. I am fine. I can chose to give my money to either see the same safebet setlist for the xth time or to support the underground. I cant afford both. So I say sorry Steve, and wish you all lots of fun. I am sure it will be a cool show.

Oh, and while it is not a real reason, seeing Maiden without Nicko is something I am not too keen on, too.
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I can relate to some of the points you make. I have tickets to see Maiden at London Stadium and so far I am thinking much more about the hassle of getting there and back home after the show than about the concert itself.
 
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