Simon Dawson is the new drummer

This explains why British Lion has been following Maiden on tour all year. I wouldn’t be surprised if Simon has been rehearsing or soundchecking with them here and there. It’s similar to the Blaze Bayley situation: bringing in someone who’s used to performing 20-30 club gigs a year and transitioning them to twice that amount on the biggest stages in the world.Unlike Blaze, I hope Simon takes the time to prepare on a technical level and furthermore adjusts his kit. Right now, it looks too small to cover all the bases. Is it closer in size to Clive’s setup?
 
Simon was on retainer contract for both 2022 and 2023 probably, as was Nicko in 1982.

Some things don't change.
 
BludBrutha said:
Can’t believe they’re announcing this so quickly. Let Nicko have his moment in the sun, it’s less than a day since he played his last show! No need to announce this today, the tour doesn’t start until May.
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While I don't like this part of it, it also makes sense to not have fans wildly speculating for too long when you've taken the safest, most obvious choice. Shutting down speculation now minimises disappointment that they haven't picked everybody's personal choice they spent hours researching online, and gives people time to adjust.
 
It is very understandable Steve prefers someone he knows well on drum and personal level. He had the pleasure and experience of locking in with Simon for twelve years.

I must confess I was not waiting for a young guy. So I'm glad that wish has been granted. The playing is not unimportant but I'm not worried about that department. For me, a good fit, human and band image wise is more important.

Did you notice how he was not introduced as the new Maiden drummer or member?

This news item is about stepping in for 2025 only. The post-2025 future of both drummer and Maiden remains mysterious.
 
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Forostar said:
It is very understandable Steve prefers someone he knows well on drum and personal level. He had the pleasure of locking in with Simon for twelve years.

Did you notice how he was not introduced as the new Maiden drummer or member. This news item is about 2025 only. The afterwards of both drummer and Maiden future remains mysterious.
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Translation: "If you whine like babies, we might as well retire after 2025" - Steve

:p
 
Forostar said:
Did you notice how he was not introduced as the new Maiden drummer or member?

This news item is about stepping in for 2025 only. The post-2025 future of both drummer and Maiden remains mysterious.
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This is curious. I didn't expect to be introduced as a new Maiden member, but 2 drummers for 2 different legs of a tour? The future of the band is more uncertain than ever.

Edit: the semi-retirement is on the cards again.
 
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Makes total sense. No way at this stage would Steve get someone in that he’s never played with.

This also makes me think this is definitely a stepping stone appointment to honour the run for your lives tour. I definitely think when this tour is done we might see a different Maiden. Maybe a studio album but I suspect an announcement of semi retirement where they step away from touring but leave the door open to one off shows.
 
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