RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR (2025/2026)
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dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
I thought they could play that song. But im not sure if nicko could play it as he said he could not play some songs. Maybe he can and its a surprise. How is he in this seconf leg of the tour?
BludBrutha
Educated Fool
Worse than ever.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Better than last year imo.
Easy to say that now...
I wouldn't say that because of the relentless tempo (one of Maiden's fastest songs, maybe even faster than CSIT) and some of the very fast fills, but since he's playing Trooper now, I think he can play it, probably a bit slower. Because of its tempo and style, it's the best opener, not only for this tour - but it's not a singalong song. Phantom (without the slow parts) or Murders or Hills because of the cymbals hits are not easier. Only Prowler.
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
The problem is the numerous negative reviews of 'Senjutsu'. There a lot of people (and medias) that were not delighted about this record.
That could explain why the band, in general, and Steve Harris, in particular, aren't happy to make another album, except Bruce that is always creative and active. And Nicko was very critical of 'Senjutsu' when he was interviewed after its recording, which he did not like.
matic22
Ancient Mariner
I'd say that, combined with overall poor album sales recently (not just Maiden) might be the reason. Another reason might be that with Nicko's health issues, he simply thinks that he is not ready for the studio, especially considering how Maiden work in there.The problem is the numerous negative reviews of 'Senjutsu'. There a lot of people (and medias) that were not delighted about this record.
That could explain why the band, in general, and Steve Harris, in particular, aren't happy to make another album, except Bruce that is always creative and active. And Nicko was very critical of 'Senjutsu' when he was interviewed after its recording, which he did not like.
On the other side of the coin, it could be simply that they want to tour as much as possible while they still can. And I'm sure that they had some kind of a deal how many months per year they work, if Dave's retirement wishes rumours are true (although I think that a fan asked him how he feels about touring and he said something like "It's ok, but I would prefer to see my grandchild more." and it got blown out of proportions).
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
The problem is the numerous negative reviews of 'Senjutsu'. There a lot of people (and medias) that were not delighted about this record.
That could explain why the band, in general, and Steve Harris, in particular, aren't happy to make another album, except Bruce that is always creative and active. And Nicko was very critical of 'Senjutsu' when he was interviewed after its recording, which he did not like.
Was Nicko really critical about Senjutsu? Do you have a link to that interview?
The problem is the numerous negative reviews of 'Senjutsu'. There a lot of people (and medias) that were not delighted about this record.
That could explain why the band, in general, and Steve Harris, in particular, aren't happy to make another album, except Bruce that is always creative and active. And Nicko was very critical of 'Senjutsu' when he was interviewed after its recording, which he did not like.
Really? I don't remember it that way. Yes, there were also negative reviews, but most of the ones I read were very positive and even spoke of a return to top form.
It doesn't seem right to me that the band sees it like that either. They played so many songs from the album and even played “Hell on Earth” as a highlight in the encores.
TaaviMaiden
Educated Fool
This is from Wikipedia:
"At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album has an average score of 83 based on 15 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
At AnyDecentMusic, which collates reviews from more than 50 media sources, the album scored 7.9 out of 10, based on 17 reviews.
AllMusic awarded it 4 out of five, stating, "Clocking in at just over 80 minutes, the epic Senjutsu is another distended late-career triumph, albeit one that requires multiple spins to set up camp in your Homeric metal-craving cranium".
Wall of Sound scored the album 9/10, calling it an "(...) epic and triumphant return for the lads... better balanced [than The Book of Souls]... with some interesting songwriting".
The Guardian awarded it with the highest note and praising Senjutsu as "(...) an ambitious, eccentric master piece".
Classic Rock's journalist Dave Ling awarded Senjutsu with 4.5 stars out of 5 describing band's effort as "(…) a remarkable album from a band that still has plenty to say and to offer".
As with the band's former album The Book of Souls, both Kerrang! and Metal Hammer magazines gave the album high marks: the former titled it as "Metal legends Iron Maiden make a stunning surprise return with their 17th studio album, Senjutsu" ,
the latter "Iron Maiden's Senjutsu: an electrifying, cinematic masterpiece"
and awarded it with 4.5 out of five stars.
Blabbermouth.net were also extremely positive, scoring band's 17th studio album 9/10 and deeming the release in words: "Senjutsu is a modern gem from one of the greatest heavy metal bands ever, if not the absolute greatest".
The American magazine Rolling Stone appreciated Senjutsu and awarded it with 4 out of five stars and highly positive opinion: "Iron Maiden age gracefully, make metal for the ages on 'Senjutsu'.
Long-running metal firebrands have matured their sound on LP 17 without sacrificing any of their epic grit".
Rolling Stone went on to name the album one of the top 50 albums of 2021, and the best metal album of 2021, describing the album as "their most progressive masterstroke yet."
Ultimate Classic Rock praised album with an enthusiastic review claiming that "Steve Harris seems to have fulfilled his ambition of turning Maiden into a no-holds-barred prog band, albeit with a taste for riffs and melodies that remain specifically theirs. Blue-collar Genesis, if you will, delivered with intricacy and a spirit of unity. After a four-decade career brimming with epic records in this vein, their 17th album, Senjutsu, may be one of Iron Maiden's most epic".
An international online magazine PopMatters scored the album 8/10, advising the listeners to "(...) let the world's greatest heavy metal band take you on yet another excursion. It's not without its share of bumps and plenty of familiar scenery, but after more than 40 years, it's as exhilarating as ever".
British magazine NME gave Iron Maiden's album 4 out of five stars and described Senjutsu as "(…) an instant classic in Iron Maiden's 41-year journey. The powerhouse metal sound that's earned them a religious following in every far-flung corner of the globe remains firm. But here, they take things further; ultimately letting imaginations run wild in an album that's more confident and idea-packed than ever before".
Loudwire called it one of the best metal albums of 2021.
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"At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album has an average score of 83 based on 15 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
At AnyDecentMusic, which collates reviews from more than 50 media sources, the album scored 7.9 out of 10, based on 17 reviews.
AllMusic awarded it 4 out of five, stating, "Clocking in at just over 80 minutes, the epic Senjutsu is another distended late-career triumph, albeit one that requires multiple spins to set up camp in your Homeric metal-craving cranium".
Wall of Sound scored the album 9/10, calling it an "(...) epic and triumphant return for the lads... better balanced [than The Book of Souls]... with some interesting songwriting".
The Guardian awarded it with the highest note and praising Senjutsu as "(...) an ambitious, eccentric master piece".
Classic Rock's journalist Dave Ling awarded Senjutsu with 4.5 stars out of 5 describing band's effort as "(…) a remarkable album from a band that still has plenty to say and to offer".
As with the band's former album The Book of Souls, both Kerrang! and Metal Hammer magazines gave the album high marks: the former titled it as "Metal legends Iron Maiden make a stunning surprise return with their 17th studio album, Senjutsu" ,
the latter "Iron Maiden's Senjutsu: an electrifying, cinematic masterpiece"
and awarded it with 4.5 out of five stars.
Blabbermouth.net were also extremely positive, scoring band's 17th studio album 9/10 and deeming the release in words: "Senjutsu is a modern gem from one of the greatest heavy metal bands ever, if not the absolute greatest".
The American magazine Rolling Stone appreciated Senjutsu and awarded it with 4 out of five stars and highly positive opinion: "Iron Maiden age gracefully, make metal for the ages on 'Senjutsu'.
Long-running metal firebrands have matured their sound on LP 17 without sacrificing any of their epic grit".
Rolling Stone went on to name the album one of the top 50 albums of 2021, and the best metal album of 2021, describing the album as "their most progressive masterstroke yet."
Ultimate Classic Rock praised album with an enthusiastic review claiming that "Steve Harris seems to have fulfilled his ambition of turning Maiden into a no-holds-barred prog band, albeit with a taste for riffs and melodies that remain specifically theirs. Blue-collar Genesis, if you will, delivered with intricacy and a spirit of unity. After a four-decade career brimming with epic records in this vein, their 17th album, Senjutsu, may be one of Iron Maiden's most epic".
An international online magazine PopMatters scored the album 8/10, advising the listeners to "(...) let the world's greatest heavy metal band take you on yet another excursion. It's not without its share of bumps and plenty of familiar scenery, but after more than 40 years, it's as exhilarating as ever".
British magazine NME gave Iron Maiden's album 4 out of five stars and described Senjutsu as "(…) an instant classic in Iron Maiden's 41-year journey. The powerhouse metal sound that's earned them a religious following in every far-flung corner of the globe remains firm. But here, they take things further; ultimately letting imaginations run wild in an album that's more confident and idea-packed than ever before".
Loudwire called it one of the best metal albums of 2021.
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TaaviMaiden
Educated Fool
If he really said that, I'll be honest and admit that I find it a bit dislikeable.
He's travelling the world and doing what he loves and can see his grandchild before and after the tour and make phone calls/Face-time, Skype during the tour.
The grandchild needs to make friends of the same age and explore the world with them and doesn't need grandad at his side all the time.
Goodness, he could probably bring his grandkids with him for some of it. Just put them in a crappy band and have them open for Maiden.
Oh you said DAVE not STEVE sorry!
Oh you said DAVE not STEVE sorry!
The_7th_one
Ancient Mariner
Dave's Grandchild will turn in the Wrathchild if Dave don't stop touring
matic22
Ancient Mariner
That's true. My words are assumption tho... And I think this is where "Dave Murray wants Iron Maiden to retire" shock titles came from.
I guess they worked out some deals internally to solve this. 4-5 months of work per year is one of them I think, which actually leaves them enough time to record one next year, if they want to.
No, the grandchild will become a “Man on the Edge” because grandpa never let him be.
The_7th_one
Ancient Mariner
According with The Prophecy is the Chosen One. So it Shall be written…So it shall be done!No, the grandchild will become a “Man on the Edge” because grandpa never let him be.
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
Nope, but according to Bruce, he was angry after the arrangements on this album :
Why Iron Maiden's 'Senjutsu' Made Nicko McBrain 'Grumble'
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain discussed sessions for their ‘Senjutsu’ album in a December 2021 interview.
ultimateclassicrock.com
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
I wasn't talking about most of the medias. But, there are little ones that weren't OK with 'Senjutsu'. Plus some french musicians like NeoGeoFanatic, ADX guitar player who has a channel on YouTube, OR Max YME, Crystal Throne guitarist who also have a channel on YouTube, for example. These two were particularly critical towards 'Senjutsu'.
As a journalist and reviewer, I liked a lot 'Senjutsu' and was surprised how the band could renew itself with fresh ideas (taiko drums on "Senjutsu", country-folk melodies on "The Writing On The Wall", pink-floydish "Lost In A Lost World", modern "Days Of Future Past", etc). That's why I gave this record 5 stars on 5 :
Métal Intégral - Chronique / IRON MAIDEN - Senjutsu
Metal Integral. Webzine de l'association PLANETE MUSIC au service du metal melodique. Chroniques d'albums, galeries photos, reportages, live report... et une rubrique 'Futures stars' consacrée aux groupes underground du monde entier
www.metal-integral.com
But, in France, a lot of fans weren't really excited by 'Senjutsu'.
The_7th_one
Ancient Mariner
It was my #1 album on metal genre on my list of 2021. I listened the album for 1 year all the weeks (waiting for some Steve words about the album) but I have to say that it looks taken by pieces like most part of Book of Souls. Bruce sings drowned singing Senjutsu and some other songs… Senjutsu and Stratego are forgettable songs for me. The song about Churchill…it's another one. Lost in a lost world reminds me to The X Factor. Days of Future past and Time Machine has some good instrumental stuff as the last 3 songs written by Steve but boring sometimes.I wasn't talking about most of the medias. But, there are little ones that weren't OK with 'Senjutsu'. Plus some french musicians like NeoGeoFanatic, ADX guitar player who has a channel on YouTube, OR Max YME, Crystal Throne guitarist who also have a channel on YouTube, for example. These two were particularly critical towards 'Senjutsu'.
As a journalist and reviewer, I liked a lot 'Senjutsu' and was surprised how the band could renew itself with fresh ideas (taiko drums on "Senjutsu", country-folk melodies on "The Writing On The Wall", pink-floydish "Lost In A Lost World", modern "Days Of Future Past", etc). That's why I gave this record 5 stars on 5 :
Métal Intégral - Chronique / IRON MAIDEN - Senjutsu
Metal Integral. Webzine de l'association PLANETE MUSIC au service du metal melodique. Chroniques d'albums, galeries photos, reportages, live report... et une rubrique 'Futures stars' consacrée aux groupes underground du monde entierwww.metal-integral.com
But, in France, a lot of fans weren't really excited by 'Senjutsu'.
It has a dark vibe like Book of Souls. It's not good at all but not bad at all.
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Trevoire
Ancient Mariner
So he just complained about being in France during the winter.Nope, but according to Bruce, he was angry after the arrangements on this album :
Why Iron Maiden's 'Senjutsu' Made Nicko McBrain 'Grumble'
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain discussed sessions for their ‘Senjutsu’ album in a December 2021 interview.