Simon Dawson is the new drummer

[btx109]

I think folks are reading too much into the statement re 2025. My take is that nothing has changed re Maiden taking things one step at a time at this stage of their career. They're all getting up in age, fans have been speculating for literally years if this tour or that album will be the final one...my take is that the next tour is booked for '25/26 and then they'll see what's what. They may secretly record another album between now and next Spring and put it in the can as they did with "Senjutsu," who knows..?

I have no inside intel but my guess is that aside from Steve playing with Dawson in BL that he and the rest of the band have gotten in some time together as well for at least long enough to feel comfortable that it's a good fit. This has obviously been in the works for awhile and was not some sudden unforeseen event.

 

[PieceofMind89]

That's why I find the statement strange. Part 1 of the tour with Simon Dawson, part 2 with a different drummer?

I nominate Chris DeChiara from Eyes of the Nile for 2026 tour.

 

[The_7th_one]

They may secretly record another album between now and next year and put it in the can as they did with "Senjutsu," who knows..?

I hope they spend more than 3 months on it because Senjutsu is pretty long and boring and lack of creativity.

 

[reimdaase]

I predict they will record a new album very soon - when Nicko is still in touring form for the drums.

 

[btx109]

I hope they spend more than 3 months on it because Senjutsu is pretty long and boring and lack of creativity.

I'd answer but don't want to derail the thread...

 

[The_7th_one]

His imdb profile says he directed the clips for Afraid to Shoot Strangers, Futureal and Virus.

Oh, that is the period when everything went to shit. Maybe the history repeats again

 

[Azas]

Regarding Simon Dawson playing style. I am not an expert, but to me - purely visual - his playing style looks heavy and exhausting? too physical if it makes sense. Akin to Lars Ulrich. The guy from the post above, Chris DeChiara, is much lighter, easy in his approach, similar to Nicko, if you know what I mean. Am i right on track here or completely wrong?
Drumming experts, can explain in more detail.

 

[Spaldy]

I have my sources

 

[jvitor_amaral]

Look at the SD (Simon Dawson) at Eddies forehead on the poster on the wall:

 

[matic22]

So, they hired him because their initials can be disguised as 50.

 

[Spaldy]

He's still going.

 

[Poetry Majestic]

I predict they will record a new album very soon - when Nicko is still in touring form for the drums.

Can they realistically achieve that without anyone noticing someone somewhere and subsequently opening an open detective case here on this forum?

 

[Diplomat]

Look at the SD (Simon Dawson) at Eddies forehead on the poster on the wall:View attachment 40343

That's 50 and yes could be SD also.

 

[The_7th_one]

Simon Phillips was the right choice. Shame

 

[The_7th_one]

Surprised when he noticed that the guy has 66 LOL @ 23: 37 min.

 

[Azas]

But he's right (Steve Lazarus). What we've got is certainly "Typical Harris". Just Steve being himself.

 

[Poto]

Fan club president 1997 - 2019 i think? Brother in law to Steve.

He was married to Linda Harris, Steve's sister.

Seems like they have had a massive falling out. It's probably why he was replaced by Alexander Milas as the head of the fanclub.

 

[matic22]

Simon Phillips was the right choice. Shame

Man, Maiden with Simon Phillips, would've been something...

 

[The_7th_one]

Man, Maiden with Simon Phillips, would've been something...

Amazing!

 

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