RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR (2025/2026)

To be honest, I've listened to all of their albums once, but I only revisit the first 4. Not a big fan in general. I think the black album is a bit too commercial, but the rest of their discography (except the first 4 albums of course) isn't that interesting to me.
 
ShadowOfTheGods said:
I was a bitdisappointed in The Future Past Tour (production and sound wise), so I'm more than excited for this tour.
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I think the production was just OK, more interesting will be S. Dawson's drumming and the general condition of the band. The forthcoming tour is almost sold out, the attendance results should be even better than a few years ago, but the new drummer and production are the enigma.
 
ShadowOfTheGods said:
I was a bitdisappointed in The Future Past Tour (production and sound wise), so I'm more than excited for this tour.
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Sound-wise I thought the show was great, stage production-wise it felt like a step back from The Book of Souls and Legacy of the Beast. The 'city' curtains draping the risers looked cheap on close inspection in contrast to the video screens/lighting on the edge of the risers.
 
Flaming Blimp Crash said:
Sound-wise I thought the show was great, stage production-wise it felt like a step back from The Book of Souls and Legacy of the Beast. The 'city' curtains draping the risers looked cheap on close inspection in contrast to the video screens/lighting on the edge of the risers.
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The thing I'm afraid most is promotion of documentary. After something like that more and more new fans should be attracted to the band's legions. I'm afraid Maiden’s management will put the Enterprise Down due to "expensive marketing etc, etc".
 
Brigantium said:
This is Maiden all over to me. Their management isn't as predatory and greedy as you might expect of a big name band. Other than hiring a 747, I think they always go slightly cheap on everything.
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If you wanna go successful you must even take a risk and initially invest a little to go on. The documentary screening should be a prime occasion to attract more new fans, but I'm afraid the management will waste the big chance. So, time will tell.
 
I've been getting the feeling that the band might try to push for stadiums (maybe not fully) in North America once Run For Your Lives makes its way over here. If the documentary does well enough, they can ride the Netflix wave to maybe get the interest to book those venues. Worked for Motley Crue, I suppose... although they had the help of Def Leppard as another headliner.
 
I've said it before, but with the right support and a geographically limited tour it's possible. The rock bands that tour stadiums in the USA (Foo Fighters, GNR, Metallica, etc) don't really tour very often. And in the case of GNR, even they are starting to downsize after making a few rounds of the country. I just think for a band that has already been to the US twice since COVID ended it's a very tough sell.
 
Mosh said:
I've said it before, but with the right support and a geographically limited tour it's possible. The rock bands that tour stadiums in the USA (Foo Fighters, GNR, Metallica, etc) don't really tour very often. And in the case of GNR, even they are starting to downsize after making a few rounds of the country. I just think for a band that has already been to the US twice since COVID ended it's a very tough sell.
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Everything is too expensive now, especially when it comes to gigs.

I reckon that people are also questioning the need to see a large stadium act more than once. I saw GNR in 2017 and I can guarantee that the set list for this year will be almost identical. Unless you are a mega-fan, how would justify spending hundreds of people’s for the repeat experience?

Linkin Park have also recently downsized a few of their stadium shows in the US.
 
Ascendingthethrone said:
Everything is too expensive now, especially when it comes to gigs.

I reckon that people are also questioning the need to see a large stadium act more than once. I saw GNR in 2017 and I can guarantee that the set list for this year will be almost identical. Unless you are a mega-fan, how would justify spending hundreds of people’s for the repeat experience?

Linkin Park have also recently downsized a few of their stadium shows in the US.
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No way Maiden will play stadium in the US, maybe one show like in 2019. Economical situation in the country is too risky.
 
Nomadd said:
The wheel of history is turning, and Maiden is still the same: big mouth promises before the tour, but ultimately not such a big surprise. They have done that many times in the past.
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Yeah, as if the other bands have such productions... ridiculous. Let's also not forget that this is not a full stadium tour, although that won't have an impact on their ideas. I expect the most from this production.
Nomadd said:
It's so easy to find many rock bands with a way bigger production and mid-sized line-ups, which are just behind Maiden in terms of production.
- the worst thing is the marketing strategy. He constantly promoted Iron Maiden with merch and gadgets (including the beer) than the music. For casual listeners, Maiden is about the new t-shirts lines than music, which made them famous. Finally, Iron Maiden isn't half as classic and prestigious phenomenon as Black Sabbath or Metallica, just 'cos Maiden music is considered to be attractive only for declared fans, not for a wider audience. Something a little disappointing.
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Wow. x3.
Nomadd said:
Iron Maiden's catching up quickly in Latin America and on some European markets (not many of them at all), but look at the States, here they struggle to sell 15K+ arenas. Completely different situation.
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Maiden are huge in SA! Struggle to sell 15K+ in the US, lol.
Nomadd said:
I think about a dozen dates in July/August 2026, before South America in September and North American leg in the Autumn, Asia and Oceania are next in December, probably they play some festivals (for example: The Good Things Festival in Australia). Bruce said there'll be an extensive IM tour in 2026, I think well over 50 dates around the world should be scheduled this time.
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Something like that. And Bruce can tour solo again early next year like Adrian.
Nomadd said:
As usual their management is announcing big things but finally hhey don't wanna invest too much money and the final effect is not so impressive than should be.
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Are Maiden not successful enough (in every aspect) to worry about stuff and invest more money? They will for the stage. It's great and impressive enough. Maiden are a world-class act. New fans are a bonus, plus they still do have younger fans in their concerts. As for the promo of the documentary, they do it mainly for the Maiden fans, not for casuals. They don't need promotion, the shows are sold out. And the most important thing (for me) is to do the things interesting, don't care about the money. They type of show and stage Maiden do is perfect for them. It could be more modern, so let's see this year. For me, the other bands can't beat it. Fact is Maiden are one of the best live bands of all time and this is amazing to say. Not to mention recognition, respect and success.
Flaming Blimp Crash said:
I've been getting the feeling that the band might try to push for stadiums (maybe not fully) in North America once Run For Your Lives makes its way over here. If the documentary does well enough,
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You think Maiden might want to push for stadiums in the US, I think they don't care about that. They have Europe and SA.
Flaming Blimp Crash said:
Sound-wise I thought the show was great, stage production-wise it felt like a step back from The Book of Souls and Legacy of the Beast. The 'city' curtains draping the risers looked cheap on close inspection in contrast to the video screens/lighting on the edge of the risers.
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I liked the contrast of the backdrops and screens, something different. TFP stage could have been more elaborate (SJ 2022 too, but it was only for 1 leg) and with props, but I guess they saved it for this tour. I liked it, it worked. A modern stage like for this tour would have been fitting for TFP. It's curious if they use screens, they would use them again for the potential next tour. Like no backdrops ever again, or just a special one off (I doubt it). They can't top the stage shows and do that different things with every tour, like any band. It's more or less the same.
MindRuler said:
Not very long now! Excited! Although with abit mixed feelings
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Same here. Always a new tour, new stage, hopefully with the setlist too.
 
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