Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
Here are my thoughts on the tour
Caught Somewhere in Time. What an incredible opener. I couldn’t believe how good it sounded and the crowd were really into it. The sing along during the chorus was almost as loud as Aces High!
Stranger. I loved the placement of this song. It worked really well second in the set. This is probably the first time I danced at a Maiden gig. What a groove!
TWOTW. Lots of fun and I’m glad to see it again.
Days of Future Past. I didn’t like this song live. It wasn’t placed well, and Bruce really struggled.
Time Machine. This was ok. It’s my least favourite song off the album, and it’s constant changes don’t work live.
The Prisoner. I had a sneaky feeling this would be back. It went down really well and it was nice to to hear something different off Beats for a change.
Death of the Celts. I was supposed by this choice. I was convinced The Parchment be on the set list. It was good fun in the middle and the boys got a chance to show off.
Heaven Can Wait. I love this song and it was great to hear it again after 15 years!
Alexander the Great. You could tell who the hardcore fans and casual fans were during this song. We were belting out all the words and the others were sat down. I’ve said it before, but fair play to the lads for doing it. Screaming ‘Marching On!’ was a memory I won’t forget.
Fear and Iron Maiden. FOTD was quite emotional for me, as I kept thinking that I might not get the chance to see the boys again. The sing along during this song have known for as long as I can remember. It just hit me this time.
Hell on Earth. The emotions kept rolling during this one. My little girl loves this song (as do I), and I just took stock of the fact that everything in my life is owed to when I first heard this band. They inspired me to play music, I went on to study it at university, I met my wife on the same course and here I am now. A stunning masterpiece of a song and it was beautiful to hear it live.
Trooper and Wasted Years. A great way to finish.
Overall I thought the set list was mostly excellent. I still think it is hard to top the LOTB 18-19 show but this was very close.
The man I was sitting next to at the O2 was convinced it will be their last tour. I am still 50/50 on this. However if it is, I will let Theoden (once again) do the talking…
‘If this is to be our end, then I would have them make such an end, as to be worthy of remembrance’
Caught Somewhere in Time. What an incredible opener. I couldn’t believe how good it sounded and the crowd were really into it. The sing along during the chorus was almost as loud as Aces High!
Stranger. I loved the placement of this song. It worked really well second in the set. This is probably the first time I danced at a Maiden gig. What a groove!
TWOTW. Lots of fun and I’m glad to see it again.
Days of Future Past. I didn’t like this song live. It wasn’t placed well, and Bruce really struggled.
Time Machine. This was ok. It’s my least favourite song off the album, and it’s constant changes don’t work live.
The Prisoner. I had a sneaky feeling this would be back. It went down really well and it was nice to to hear something different off Beats for a change.
Death of the Celts. I was supposed by this choice. I was convinced The Parchment be on the set list. It was good fun in the middle and the boys got a chance to show off.
Heaven Can Wait. I love this song and it was great to hear it again after 15 years!
Alexander the Great. You could tell who the hardcore fans and casual fans were during this song. We were belting out all the words and the others were sat down. I’ve said it before, but fair play to the lads for doing it. Screaming ‘Marching On!’ was a memory I won’t forget.
Fear and Iron Maiden. FOTD was quite emotional for me, as I kept thinking that I might not get the chance to see the boys again. The sing along during this song have known for as long as I can remember. It just hit me this time.
Hell on Earth. The emotions kept rolling during this one. My little girl loves this song (as do I), and I just took stock of the fact that everything in my life is owed to when I first heard this band. They inspired me to play music, I went on to study it at university, I met my wife on the same course and here I am now. A stunning masterpiece of a song and it was beautiful to hear it live.
Trooper and Wasted Years. A great way to finish.
Overall I thought the set list was mostly excellent. I still think it is hard to top the LOTB 18-19 show but this was very close.
The man I was sitting next to at the O2 was convinced it will be their last tour. I am still 50/50 on this. However if it is, I will let Theoden (once again) do the talking…
‘If this is to be our end, then I would have them make such an end, as to be worthy of remembrance’
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