The Blaze Bayley touring history

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The Silicon Messiah Tour 2000/2001

The Silicon Messiah Tour 2000/2001 was Blaze Bayley’s first major solo tour after leaving Iron Maiden in 1999. It was to promote his debut album Silicon Messiah, which was released in 2000, and it marked a new chapter in his career. The tour spanned a little over a year, from May 13, 2000, to November 17, 2001, and included 60 shows across Europe, with a mix of headlining gigs and support slots.


Key Highlights:​

  • Return to Kåren and Cirkus: Blaze performed with Iron Maiden at Kåren and Cirkus in Gothenburg and Stockholm in 1995. During the Silicon Messiah tour, Blaze revisited these venues as the opening act for Helloween.
  • Wolfsbane Material performed live again: For the first time in nearly seven years, Blaze performed songs from Wolfsbane, including "Kathy Wilson," "Man Hunt," and "Steel."
  • Steve Harris joins Blaze at the Underworld: In December 2000, Steve Harris joined Blaze on stage at Camden Underworld in London to perform "Man on the Edge," with Harris playing bass.
  • Touring with Halloween and Saxon: Blaze supported Helloween on their Dark Ride European tour in spring 2001. Blaze opened for Saxon on their Killing Ground tour in late 2001.

Setlist:​

The setlist for this tour was a mix of Blaze's new material and classic tracks from his time with Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane. A typical show would start with an intro tape for Silicon Messiah, followed by songs from the album itself like "Ghost in the Machine," "Silicon Messiah," and "Evolution." The set also included fan-favorite covers of Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane songs, with Blaze often giving a nod to his past.

Full Setlist (Typical Show):

  1. Silicon Messiah Intro Tape
  2. Ghost in the Machine (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  3. Evolution (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  4. Tough as Steel (Wolfsbane cover, from All Hell's Breaking Loose Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place, 1990)
  5. The Launch (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  6. Futureal (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  7. Kathy Wilson (Wolfsbane cover, from All Hell's Breaking Loose Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place, 1990)
  8. Silicon Messiah (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  9. Identity (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  10. The Hunger (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  11. The Brave (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  12. When Two Worlds Collide (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  13. Stare at the Sun (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  14. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover, from The X Factor, 1995)
Encore:

  1. Born as a Stranger (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  2. Como Estais Amigos (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  3. Man Hunt (Wolfsbane cover, from Live Fast, Die Fast, 1989)

Silicon Messiah Tour 2000/2001: Full Tour Dates​

2000:​

  • May 13, 2000 – Rugeley, Red Rose Theatre, England
  • May 15, 2000 – Crewe, The Limelight, England
  • May 18, 2000 – Hannover, Capitol, Germany (CANCELLED)
  • May 27, 2000 – Crewe, The Limelight, England
  • May 29, 2000 – Sheffield, The Corporation, England
  • May 30, 2000 – Bristol, The Fleece & Firkin, England
  • May 31, 2000 – Newcastle, Trillians, England
  • July 26, 2000 – Birmingham, XL's, England (CANCELLED)
  • July 27, 2000 – Crewe, The Limelight, England
  • July 29, 2000 – Sheffield, The Corporation, England
  • July 30, 2000 – Bristol, The Fleece & Firkin, England
  • July 31, 2000 – Newcastle, Trillians, England
  • August 5, 2000 – Wacken Open Air Festival, Germany
  • December 17, 2000 – Dudley, JB's, England
  • December 18, 2000 – Crewe, The Limelight, England
  • December 20, 2000 – Newcastle, Trillians, England
  • December 21, 2000 – Colchester, The Twist, England
  • December 22, 2000 – London, The Underworld, England
  • December 23, 2000 – Chelmsford, The Army & Navy, England

2001:​

  • January 13, 2001 – Bedford, Esquires, England
  • January 14, 2001 – Worcester, Marr’s, England
  • January 15, 2001 – Newport, TJ’s, England
  • January 16, 2001 – Hull, Adelphi, England
  • January 18, 2001 – Dundee, The Doghouse, Scotland
  • January 19, 2001 – Glasgow, The Cathouse, Scotland
  • January 20, 2001 – Bradford, Rio’s, England
  • March 5, 2001 – Aberdeen, Glow, Scotland
  • March 6, 2001 – Whitehaven, Civic Hall, England
  • March 7, 2001 – Milton Keynes, Woughton Centre, England
  • March 9, 2001 – Cambridge, The Boat Race, England
  • March 10, 2001 – Norwich, Fat Paulys, England
  • March 11, 2001 – Ashton-U-Lyme, The Wytchwood, England
  • March 13, 2001 – Salisbury, The Black Pig, England
  • March 14, 2001 – Bristol, The Bierkeller, England
  • March 17, 2001 – Dudley, JB's, England
  • March 18, 2001 – London, Mean Fiddler (LA2), England
  • March 19, 2001 – Nottingham, Rock City, England
  • March 21, 2001 – Paris, Elysee Montemarte, France
  • March 23, 2001 – Barcelona, Celebre, Spain
  • March 24, 2001 – Bergera, Jam, Spain
  • March 25, 2001 – Aviles, Quattro, Spain
  • March 27, 2001 – Madrid, La Riviera, Spain
  • March 28, 2001 – Zaragoza, Canal 44, Spain
  • March 29, 2001 – Valencia, Republica, Spain
  • March 31, 2001 – Milan, Rolling Stone, Italy
  • April 1, 2001 – Florence, Tenax, Italy
  • April 2, 2001 – Pratteln, Konzertfabrik, Germany
  • April 4, 2001 – Bochum, The Zeche, Germany
  • April 5, 2001 – Cologne, Live Music Hall, Germany
  • April 6, 2001 – Dorndorf, Rhon Kulturhaus, Germany
  • April 8, 2001 – Hamburg, Docks, Germany
  • April 10, 2001 – Gothenburg, Kåren, Sweden
  • April 11, 2001 – Stockholm, Circus, Sweden
  • April 12, 2001 – Malmo, KB, Sweden
  • April 14, 2001 – Berlin, Music Hall, Germany
  • April 15, 2001 – Amsterdam, Melkweg, Holland
  • April 16, 2001 – Stuttgart, Longhorn, Germany
  • April 17, 2001 – Vosselaar, Biebob, Belgium
  • May 28, 2001 – Derby, Assembly Rooms, England
  • July 28, 2001 – Moncafa, Rock Machina Festival, Spain
  • October 18, 2001 – Tilburg, 013, Holland
  • October 19, 2001 – Antwerp, HofTerLoo, Belgium
  • October 20, 2001 – Bedford, Esquires, England
  • November 11, 2001 – Porto, The Hard Club, Portugal
  • November 16, 2001 – Dudley, JB's, England
  • November 17, 2001 – Motala, Folkets Park, Sweden

Personnel:​

  • Blaze Bayley – Vocals
  • Steve Wray – Guitar
  • John Slater – Guitar
  • Rob Naylor – Bass
  • Jeff Singer – Drums
 
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Silicon Messiah tour pics:
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Rob Naylor (bass) and Steve Wray (guitar).
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At Camden Underworld, London, december 2000, Steve Harris came on stage for "Man on the Edge" and played with a bass and amp belonging to the support band.
More tour pics in this video:
 
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The Tenth Dimension Tour (2002)

The Tenth Dimension Tour was Blaze Bayley’s follow-up tour in support of his second solo album Tenth Dimension, released in 2002. This tour marked the end of his collaboration with drummer Jeff Singer, who would depart the band after the final show. The tour spanned from January 17, 2002, to December 13, 2002, and saw Blaze and his band perform in various countries across Europe, South America, and even a few shows in the U.S. Blaze continued to blend his solo material with Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane classics, keeping the setlist fresh for long-time fans.


Notes:​

  • Final Tour with Jeff Singer: This was Blaze's final tour with drummer Jeff Singer, who played an important role in the Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension albums. Jeff would leave the band after the conclusion of this tour.
  • Wacken Open Air: Blaze performed at the iconic Wacken Open Air festival in Germany on August 1, 2002.
  • Special Tours & Guests: The Tenth Dimension Tour also included dates with Savatage for their Poets and Madmen European Tour and Overkill for the Bloodletting European Tour, further expanding Blaze's international reach.

Setlist:

The setlist for the Tenth Dimension Tour featured a mix of tracks from Blaze's Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension albums, along with covers of Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane songs. A typical show featured the following setlist:

  1. Forgotten Future (intro from Tenth Dimension)
  2. The Launch (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  3. Futureal (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  4. Ghost in the Machine (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  5. Evolution (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  6. Identity (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  7. Steel (Wolfsbane cover, from All Hell's Breaking Loose Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place, 1990)
  8. Stare at the Sun (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  9. Como Estais Amigos (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  10. Leap of Faith (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  11. Kill and Destroy (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  12. Silicon Messiah (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  13. Virus (Iron Maiden cover, from Best of the Beast, 1996)
  14. The Brave (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  15. When Two Worlds Collide (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  16. The Tenth Dimension (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  17. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover, from The X Factor, 1995)
  18. Born as a Stranger (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  19. Man Hunt (Wolfsbane cover, from Live Fast, Die Fast, 1989)

Tour Dates:

2002

  • January 17 – Malmö, KB, Sweden
  • January 18 – Ronneby, Club Ron, Sweden
  • January 19 – Oslo, Rockefeller, Norway
  • January 20 – Copenhagen, Lilla Vega, Denmark
  • January 21 – Aarhus, Voxhall, Denmark
  • January 23 – Dortmund, Soundgarden, Germany
  • January 24 – Berlin, Music Hall, Germany
  • January 26 – Athens, Sporting B'ball Arena, Greece
  • January 27 – Thessaloniki, Hydrogeios Club, Greece
  • January 29 – Langen, Stadhalle, Germany
  • January 30 – Stuttgart, Longhorn, Germany
  • January 31 – Pratteln, Z7 Koncertfabrik, Switzerland
  • February 1 – Woergl, Komma, Austria
  • February 2 – Vienna, Planet Music, Austria
  • February 3 – Graz, Orpheum, Austria
  • February 5 – Florence, Tenax, Italy
  • February 6 – Rome, Palacisalfa, Italy
  • February 7 – Brescia, Palatenda, Italy
  • February 9 – Antwerp, Hof Ter Lo, Belgium
  • February 10 – Paris, Elysee Montmatre, France
  • February 11 – Tilburg, 013, Holland
  • February 12 – Hardenburg, Podium, Holland
  • February 13 – London, Garage, England
  • March 7 – Dundee, Doghouse, Scotland
  • March 8 – Bradford, Rio's, England
  • March 9 – Plymouth, Cooperage, England
  • March 10 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England
  • March 12 – Cambridge, Junction, England
  • March 15 – Bordeaux, Le Koslow, France
  • March 16 – Granada, Piorno Rock Festival, Spain
  • March 18 – Montpellier, Rockstore, France
  • March 20 – Verviers, Spirit of 66, Belgium
  • March 21 – Paris, Le Locomotive, France
  • March 22 – Barcelona, Mephisto, Spain
  • March 23 – Bergora, Sala Jam, Spain
  • March 24 – Porto, Hard Club, Portugal
  • March 26 – Woergl, Komma, Austria
  • March 27 – Pratteln, Z7 Koncertfabrik, Czech Republic
  • March 28 – Offenbach, Hafenbahn, Germany
  • March 29 – Metz, After Club, France
  • March 30 – Hannover, Faust, Germany
  • March 31 – Hamburg, Logo, Germany
  • April 3 – Porto Alegre, Bar Opinião, Brazil
  • April 4 – Blumenau, Associacao Artex, Brazil
  • April 5 – Curitiba, Moinho Sao Roque, Brazil
  • April 7 – São Paulo, Directv Music Hall, Brazil
  • April 12 – Fortaleza, Metropole Shows, Brazil
  • April 13 – Recife, Dokas, Brazil
  • April 14 – Salvador, Alegria Alegria, Brazil
  • April 20 – Caracas, Alegria, Venezuela
  • June 6 – Milan, Palavobis, Italy
  • June 14 – Ingolstadt, Ohrakel, Germany
  • June 15 – Offenbach, Hafenbahn, Germany
  • June 16 – Vosselaar, Biebob, Belgium (CANCELLED)
  • June 18 – Dudley, JB's, England
  • June 20 – Woergl, Komma, Austria
  • June 21 – Osterode, Rock Harz Open Air, Germany
  • June 22 – Lemerleveld, Zaal Struik, Holland
  • June 23 – Flensburg, Roxy, Germany
  • June 25 – Osnabruck, Works, Germany
  • June 26 – Krefeld, Kulturfabrik, Germany
  • June 27 – Nurnberg, Hirsch, Germany
  • July 27 – Pentrich, Rock and Blues Festival, England
  • July 29 – London, Garage, England
  • August 1 – Wacken Open Air Festival, Germany
  • August 2 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland
  • August 3 – Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei Open Air Festival, Germany
  • August 4 – Budapest, Pepsi Island, Hungary
  • August 23 – Moscow, All-Russian Exhibition Center, Russia (CANCELLED)
  • September 7 – Newcastle, University, England
  • December 13 – Dudley, JB's, England

Personnel:

  • Blaze Bayley – Vocals
  • Steve Wray – Guitar
  • John Slater – Guitar
  • Rob Naylor – Bass
  • Jeff Singer – Drums


 
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As Live As It Gets Tour (2003)

The As Live As It Gets Tour (2003) was Blaze Bayley’s global tour promoting his first live album. It was the only tour to feature drummer Phil Greenhouse, who left the band after this tour. During this period, the band performed under the name BLAZE.


Key Highlights:​

  • Start Date: January 18, 2003
  • End Date: December 31, 2003
  • Number of Shows: 20
  • Drummer: This was the only tour to feature Phil Greenhouse on drums, as he left the band after the tour ended.

Setlist:​

The setlist was a mixture of Blaze’s solo material from Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension, along with Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane covers, and some classic rock tracks.

Full Setlist (as performed on April 5, 2003, at Moinho São Roque, Curitiba, Brazil):

  1. Forgotten Future (Intro, from Tenth Dimension, 2002) – Played on tape before the show
  2. Speed of Light (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  3. Steel (Wolfsbane cover, from All Hell's Breaking Loose Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place, 1990)
  4. When Two Worlds Collide (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  5. Kill and Destroy (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  6. End Dream (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  7. Stare at the Sun (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  8. Futureal (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  9. Silicon Messiah (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  10. Dazed and Confused (Jake Holmes cover, from The Above Ground Sound of Jake Holmes, 1967)
  11. Virus (Iron Maiden cover, from Best of the Beast, 1996)
  12. The Brave (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  13. Sign of the Cross (Iron Maiden cover, from The X Factor, 1995)
  14. Stranger to the Light (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  15. Ghost in the Machine (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  16. Identity (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  17. The Tenth Dimension (from Tenth Dimension, 2002)
  18. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover, from The X Factor, 1995)
  19. Born as a Stranger (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)

Tour Dates:​

  • January 18, 2003 – Fulham, King's Head, England
  • January 25, 2003 – Moscow, DK Gorbunova, Russia
  • March 8, 2003 – New Jersey, Cricket Club Complex, NJ, USA
  • April 25, 2003 – London, The Garage, England
  • April 26, 2003 – Bradford, Rio's, England
  • April 27, 2003 – Cardiff, MS 1, Wales
  • April 29, 2003 – Essex, Chinnerys, England
  • April 30, 2003 – Southampton, The Brook, England
  • May 2, 2003 – Plymouth, Cooperage, England
  • May 3, 2003 – Stoke, Rigger, England
  • May 5, 2003 – Northampton, Roadmender, England
  • June 27, 2003 – Balingen, Bang Your Head Festival, Germany
  • June 28, 2003 – Schönwalde, Open Air, Germany
  • August 1, 2003 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland
  • August 29, 2003 – Derby, Bloodstock Festival, England
  • December 27, 2003 – Dudley, JB's, England
  • December 28, 2003 – Verviers, Spirit Of 66, Belgium
  • December 29, 2003 – Andernach, Juz Live Club, Germany
  • December 30, 2003 – Radebeul, Megadrom, Germany
  • December 31, 2003 – Osnabrück, Hyde Park, Germany

Tour Notes:
  • Final shows with Rob Naylor: This was Blaze's final tour with bassist Rob Naylor, who played an important role in the Silicon Messiah and Tenth Dimension albums. Jeff would leave the band after New Jersey show on March 8.
  • Final tour with John Slater: This was Blaze's final tour with guitarist John Slater.

Personnel:​

  • Blaze Bayley – Vocals
  • Steve Wray – Guitar
  • John Slater – Guitar
  • Rob Naylor – Bass (until March 2003)
  • Wayne Banks – Bass (from March 2003)
  • Phil Greenhouse – Drums
 
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Blood and Belief Tour (2004)

The Blood and Belief Tour was Blaze Bayley’s third major solo tour after his departure from Iron Maiden in 1999. It was organized to promote his third studio album, Blood and Belief, released in 2004. This album marked a significant shift in Blaze's musical direction, featuring more personal and emotional themes compared to the science fiction-based concepts of his previous albums.

The tour lasted a little over a year, spanning from early to late 2004, and consisted of around 39 shows. Blaze performed a mix of headlining gigs and support slots, offering fans a combination of new material from Blood and Belief alongside fan favorites from his earlier solo albums.

However, the tour was marked by significant instability within the band. Following the release of their first live album, As Live as It Gets (2003), which had garnered positive reviews, the band faced several challenges. Financial difficulties and disputes with their record label led to a series of lineup changes. The first major change came when Jeff Singer, the band’s drummer, left after the live album’s release. This was followed by bassist Rob Naylor’s departure, further compounding the band’s troubles.

To fill the vacancies, Blaze recruited session musicians Phil Greenhouse (drums) and Wayne Banks (bass) for the remainder of the Tenth Dimension tour. Additionally, Jason Banks was brought in to cover for John Slater, the band’s lead guitarist, who was temporarily absent due to personal reasons. Despite these changes, Blaze began working on Blood and Belief at the end of 2003.

During the recording process, Phil Greenhouse was replaced by Jason Bowld on drums, and Dave Knight joined as the new touring drummer, which solidified the lineup for the Blood and Belief tour. Unfortunately, the tour faced more setbacks. John Slater was once again unable to perform for a significant portion of the tour and eventually left in September 2004 to form the band Rise to Addiction with Steve Wray. Additionally, Wayne Banks and Dave Knight left to join the Robin Gibb band, creating further instability.

In response to these departures, Blaze recruited a new lineup, featuring himself on vocals, Oliver Palotai and Luca Princiotta on guitars, Nick Douglas on bass, and Daniel Löble on drums. This lineup played several shows throughout 2004 and into 2005. However, further lineup changes followed. Löble left in early 2005 to join Helloween, and Nick Douglas also departed to rejoin Doro. To fill these gaps, Blaze recruited two new German musicians: Daniel Schild (drums) and Christian Ammann (bass).


Key Highlights

  • Guest Appearances: Blaze made special guest appearances with Doro Pesch’s Metal Classic Night Orchestra at various festivals and shows throughout 2004.
  • Co-headlining Gigs: Blaze co-headlined several shows with Circle II Circle during June 2004, bringing diverse live performances.
  • New Guitarist Integration: Oliver Palotai (ex-Doro) joined Blaze as the new guitarist and quickly bonded with the band, both musically and personally. He was well-received by fans despite the ongoing lineup changes.
  • Improvised Solos: Palotai took a personal approach to solos, opting to improvise and create his own versions instead of replicating John Slater’s original parts note-by-note, ensuring fresh and authentic performances.

Setlist

The performance was a showcase of Blaze Bayley’s evolution as an artist, focusing heavily on his solo work with standout tracks from Silicon Messiah, The Tenth Dimension, and Blood and Belief. Blaze kicked off the set with fantastic opener “Alive”. While the set did feature some classic Iron Maiden covers, including “Futureal” and “Man on the Edge,” the emphasis was clearly on his solo catalog, reflecting his shift away from his Wolfsbane and Maiden roots in favor of newer material. The absence of any Wolfsbane tracks further highlighted this move towards his solo career. Blaze’s connection with the audience was palpable, and the crowd was treated to an unforgettable performance, culminating in a strong encore featuring the hard-hitting “Virus” and “Born as a Stranger.”

May 1, 2004 Sticky Fingers, Gothenburg, Sweden

  1. AliveBlood and Belief (2004)
  2. Kill and DestroyThe Tenth Dimension (2002)
  3. Silicon MessiahSilicon Messiah (2000)
  4. Ten SecondsBlood and Belief (2004)
  5. Tearing Yourself to PiecesBlood and Belief (2004)
  6. Blood and BeliefBlood and Belief (2004)
  7. The LaunchSilicon Messiah (2000)
  8. Futureal (Iron Maiden cover) – Virtual XI (1998)
  9. RegretThe Tenth Dimension (2002)
  10. Will to WinBlood and Belief (2004)
  11. IdentitySilicon Messiah (2000)
  12. Ghost in the MachineSilicon Messiah (2000)
  13. The Tenth DimensionThe Tenth Dimension (2002)
  14. Stare at the SunSilicon Messiah (2000)
Encore
15. Virus (Iron Maiden cover) – Best of the Beast (1996)
16. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
17. Born as a StrangerSilicon Messiah (2000)



Tour Notes

  • First Song Written Without Original Blaze Lineup: Blaze released a live recording of a new track, Sin by Sin, performed at the Big Bash at JB’s in Dudley, U.K., on December 17, 2005.
  • Collaborations with Circle II Circle: Blaze co-headlined several shows with Circle II Circle during the European leg of the tour, offering fans the chance to see two powerhouse acts together.
  • Festival Appearances: The tour included notable festival appearances like the Wacken Open Air Festival and Bang Your Head Festival, both of which were significant moments in Blaze’s career.
  • Guest Appearances by Doro Pesch: Blaze joined Doro Pesch for special performances with her Metal Classic Night Orchestra, increasing his visibility in the European metal scene.
  • Special Performances with Paul DiAnno: Blaze performed at Rock The Nations Open Air in Istanbul, where he sang Running Free alongside former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di’Anno.

Memorable Tour Dates

  • Wacken Open Air Festival (Germany) – August 6, 2004: Blaze joined Doro Pesch & The Metal Classic Nights Orchestra.
  • Rock The Nations Open Air (Istanbul, Turkey) – July 4, 2004: Blaze performed Running Free with Paul DiAnno.
  • Opening for Whitesnake: On October 27, 2004, it was confirmed that Blaze would open for Whitesnake at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall, UK, on November 30, 2004.

Tour Dates


Doro Pesch "Metal Classic Night Orchestra" Guest Appearances:

  • April 7, 2004 – Bochum, Zeche, Germany
  • April 9, 2004 – Antwerp, Hof Ter Lo, Belgium
  • October 16, 2004 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland
  • October 18, 2004 – Berlin, Passionskirche, Germany
  • October 21, 2004 – Offenbach, Capitol, Germany
  • October 22, 2004 – Stuttgart, Filharmonie, Germany
  • October 23, 2004 – Munich, Tonhalle, Germany
  • October 24, 2004 – Hamburg, Docks, Germany

Blood and Belief UK Tour 2004:

  • April 12, 2004 – Manchester, Bierkeller, England
  • April 14, 2004 – Colchester, Soundhouse, England
  • April 15, 2004 – Leeds, Warehouse, England
  • April 16, 2004 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England
  • April 18, 2004 – Glasgow, Cathouse, Scotland (Black Atom)
  • April 19, 2004 – Aberdeen, Moshulu, Scotland
  • April 20, 2004 – Dumfries, The Venue, England
  • April 21, 2004 – Stoke, Rigger, England
  • April 23, 2004 – London, Kingston Peel, England

Blood and Belief European Tour 2004:

  • April 24, 2004 – Brussels, Ten Weyngaert, Belgium (Double Diamond, Crusader & Stormy Night)
  • April 25, 2004 – Hardenberg, The Troubadour, Holland
  • April 26, 2004 – Hamburg, Logo, Germany
  • April 27, 2004 – Helsingborg, Melrose Rock Club, Sweden
  • April 29, 2004 – Oslo, Rock In, Norway
  • April 30, 2004 – Västerås, Village, Sweden
  • May 1, 2004 – Gothenburg, Sticky Fingers, Sweden (Ram)
  • May 13, 2004 – Plzen, KD Šeríkovka, Czech Republic
  • May 14, 2004 – Bánská Bystrica, Dom Kultúry, Slovak Republic
  • May 15, 2004 – Zlín, RC Golem, Czech Republic
  • May 22, 2004 – Split, Fort Gripe, Croatia
  • August 6, 2004 – Wacken, Open Air Festival, Germany (Doro Pesch & The Metal Classic Nights Orchestra)
  • June 25, 2004 – Ballingen, Bang Your Head Festival, Germany
  • June 26, 2004 – Ingolstadt, Ohrakel, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 27, 2004 – Berlin, Knaack, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 28, 2004 – Bochum, Zeche, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 29, 2004 – Weert, De Bosuil, Netherlands (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 30, 2004 – Aschaffenburg, Coloss Saal, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • July 1, 2004 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • July 3, 2004 – Andernach, JUZ Live Club Open Air, Germany
  • July 4, 2004 – Istanbul, Rock The Nations Open Air, Turkey (Blaze sings "Running Free" with Paul DiAnno)

Blood and Belief European Tour 2004 - Pt. 2:

  • September 4, 2004 – Ostend, Velo Rock Festival, Belgium (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 11, 2004 – Raismes, Raismes Festival, France (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 12, 2004 – Paris, La Locamotive, France (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 30, 2004 – Pordenone, Velvet, Italy
  • October 1, 2004 – Bergamo, Motion, Italy
  • October 2, 2004 – Rome, Bqo, Italy
  • October 15, 2004 – Balve, Hoehlenrock Festival, Germany

Blood and Belief UK Tour 2004 (Final Dates):

  • November 30, 2004 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall, England (WHITESNAKE headline)
  • December 10, 2004 – Dublin, The Village, Ireland
  • December 11, 2004 – Belfast, Rosetta, Northern Ireland
  • December 17, 2004 – Vosselaar, Biebob, Belgium
  • December 18, 2004 – Dudley, JB´s, England (Blaze Big Bash)
European Tour 2005:
  • December 5, 2005 – Paris, France – CANCELLED (due to problems with local promoter)
  • December 6, 2005 – Duisburg, Parkhaus Meiderich, Germany – Methusalem
  • December 10, 2005 – Brescia, La Sfinge, Italy – CANCELLED (due to problems with opening time of venue)
  • December 10, 2005 – Milano, Transilvania Live, Italy – Methusalem
  • December 11, 2005 – Roma, Circolo Degli Artisti, Italy – Methusalem
  • December 15, 2005 – Dudley, JB’s, England – Blaze Big Bash (with The Whiskey Syndicate)

UK Tour 2006:
  • February 17, 2006 – Birmingham, Edwards No8, England
  • February 18, 2006 – Accrington, Kings Pub, England


Personnel:​

  • Blaze Bayley – Vocals
  • Oliver Palotai – Guitar
  • Steve Wray – Guitar (until September 2004)
  • Luca Princiotta – Guitar (from September 2004)
  • Wayne Banks – Bass (until September 2004)
  • Nick Douglas – Bass (from September 2004)
  • Dave Knight – Drums (until September 2004)
  • Daniel Löble – Drums (from September 2004)

 
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I agree. Steve Wray and John Slater certainly wrote some good melodies and riffs for Blaze.

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Blaze and Steve Wray, Bang Your Head Festival, Germany, 2004.
 
I agree. Steve Wray and John Slater certainly wrote some good melodies and riffs for Blaze.
The BLAZE albums are great, and Tenth Dimension and Blood & Belief in particular. Not to shit on Silicon Messiah, but I think it suffers a bit from the Powerslave syndrome, with a heavy back and front and, by comparison, a meandering middle. I do wish he'd play more BLAZE tracks live nowadays, as there have been many Maiden-heavy sets the past 8 or so years.
 
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2007-2008 mini tours
The Confusion Fusion Tour, Guess The Lineup Tour (2007), Headbanging Bastards Tour (2008), and Keep Us On The Road - Festival Tour (Summer 2008) represent a crucial chapter in Blaze Bayley’s career. After years of working towards a new album under the Blaze moniker in 2005 and 2006, it became clear by early 2007 that the band would now operate under the full name of Blaze Bayley. Though the 2007 dates weren’t originally intended to be part of a formal tour, they eventually became known as The Confusion Fusion Tour, a title coined by Larry Paterson in the biography At The End of the Day. The 2008 dates marked the debut of the new Blaze Bayley lineup, featuring Blaze Bayley on vocals, Nico Bermudez on lead guitar, Jay Walsh on rhythm guitar, David Bermudez on bass, and Lawrence Paterson on drums. These tours, while not as widespread as others, proved to be significant for several reasons. It featured a heavy reliance on songs from Blaze’s previous albums, The Tenth Dimension (2002) and Silicon Messiah (2000), along with a mix of Iron Maiden covers and some unique moments, including a tribute to Blaze's earlier band, Wolfsbane. The band also performed some iconic tracks from Iron Maiden’s '90s albums, which Blaze had been a part of. Material from The Man Who Would Not Die was being introduced by 2008.


Key Highlights

  • First tour where Look for the Truth was performed live – The Iron Maiden song Look for the Truth never made in to a Iron Maiden live set, but was brought back for the 2007 tour.


Setlist

The setlist heavily pulled from The Tenth Dimension and Silicon Messiah, reflecting the artist’s power metal style with darker, introspective themes. It also included several Iron Maiden covers, notably tracks from the band’s 1990s era, like "Futureal" and "When Two Worlds Collide" from Virtual XI (1998), and "Man on the Edge," "Look for the Truth," and "Sign of the Cross" from The X Factor (1995). Iron Maiden’s influence continued with a cover of "Virus" from Best of the Beast (1996), alongside a variety of Blaze’s solo work.

The inclusion of Tough as Steel, a Wolfsbane cover from All Hell's Breaking Loose... Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place (1990), added a lighter, more fun moment to the show, balancing out the more intense material from Blood and Belief and The Tenth Dimension.


March 24, 2007 (Spodek, Katowice, Poland):

Intro
  1. Speed of Light – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
  2. The Brave – Silicon Messiah (2000)
  3. Futureal (Iron Maiden cover) – Virtual XI (1998)
  4. Alive – Blood and Belief (2004)
  5. Tough as Steel (Wolfsbane cover) – All Hell's Breaking Loose... Down at Little Kathy Wilson's Place (1990)
  6. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  7. Virus (Iron Maiden cover) – Best of the Beast (1996)
  8. Ten Seconds – Blood and Belief (2004)
  9. When Two Worlds Collide (Iron Maiden cover) – Virtual XI (1998)
  10. Look for the Truth (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  11. Kill and Destroy – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
  12. Silicon Messiah – Silicon Messiah (2000)
Encore

15. Tenth Dimension – The Tenth Dimension (2002)
16. Sign of the Cross (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
17. Born as a Stranger – Silicon Messiah (2000)



Memorable Tour Dates

  • March 24, 2007 – Spodek, Katowice, Poland (Metalmania Festival)
    The performance at the Metalmania Festival resulted in the recording of the live album Alive in Poland. This concert became especially notable as it was the only live album featuring Rick Newport and Rico Banderra as part of the lineup. The show helped solidify this era of Blaze's career and became a fan favorite due to the powerful setlist and high energy.

Tour Dates

The Confusion Fusion Tour
  • March 24, 2007 – Katowice, Spodek, Poland – Metalmania Festival
  • April 6, 2007 – Playa Del Ingles, Centro Comercial YUMBO, Gran Canaria / Canary Islands
  • April 13, 2007 – Barcelona, Razzamatazz 2, Spain (Postponed to June 29th)
  • April 19, 2007 – Helsinki, Rock Town, Finland
  • April 24, 2007 – Katowice, Metalmania Festival, Poland
  • April 25, 2007 – Helsinki, Rock Town, Finland
  • April 27, 2007 – Reichenbach/Stuttgart, Die Halle H2O, Germany – Area54
  • May 6, 2007 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England (Postponed to September 6th)
  • May 12, 2007 – Tamworth, The Palace, England (Postponed, but never happened)
  • May 13, 2007 – Tamworth, The Palace, England (Postponed, but never happened)
  • June 6, 2007 – Athens, Underworld, Greece (Postponed, but never happened)
  • June 29, 2007 – Barcelona, Razzamatazz 2, Spain (Re-scheduled from April 13th)
  • September 6, 2007 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England (Re-scheduled from May 6th)
  • September 8, 2007 – Bradford, Rio, England

Guess The Lineup Tour 2007

  • 18 October – Sweden Rock Cruise, Sweden
  • 27 October – Clive Aid, Camden, UK
  • 23 November – Leeds, UK
  • 6 December – Stoke, UK
  • 8 December – Pratteln, Switzerland (Big Bash)
  • 15 December – Dudley, UK (Big Bash)
  • 27 December – Swindon, UK
  • 30 December – Birmingham, UK

Headbanging Bastards Tour 2008

  • 14 March – Birmingham, UK
  • 15 March – Potters Lodge, UK
  • 16 March – Monsters of Mosh Fest, Manchester, UK
  • 21 March – Streatham, London, UK
  • 29 March – Bergen, Norway
  • 18 April – Helsinki, Finland
  • 19 April – Tampere, Finland
  • 26 April – Rijeka, Croatia
  • 30 April – Exeter, UK
  • 2 May – Kettering, UK
  • 3 May – Wolverhampton, UK
  • 4 May – Nuneaton, UK
  • 8 May – Manchester, UK
  • 9 May – Nottingham, UK
  • 10 May – Ilfracombe, UK
  • 15 May – Tamworth, UK
  • 16 May – London, UK
  • 17 May – Colchester, UK
  • 20 May – Huddersfield, UK
  • 21 May – Crewe, UK
  • 22 May – Newcastle, UK
  • 23 May – Glasgow, UK
  • 24 May – Blackburn, UK
  • 25 May – Wakefield, UK
  • 29 May – Plymouth, UK
  • 30 May – Swansea, UK
  • 31 May – Birmingham, UK
  • 7 June – Leeds, UK
  • 11 June – Milan, Italy (supporting Joe Satriani)
  • 14 June – VillaRock Festival, Villarejo de Salvanés, Spain
  • 21 June – Brighton, UK
  • 27 June – Maloyaroslavets, Russia
  • 28 June – Dudley, UK

Keep Us On The Road - Festival Tour (Summer 2008)

  • 25 July – Headbanger’s Open Air Festival, Germany
  • 2 August – Baloma Biker’s Fest, Cercemaggiore, Italy
  • 4 August – Cuprablufestival, Cupra Marittima, Italy
  • 9 August – Dokk Em Open Air, The Netherlands
  • 4 October – Metieval Festival Beverley, UK

Personnel

  • Blaze Bayley – vocals
  • Nick Bermudez – guitar
  • David Bermudez – bass
  • Rich Newport – (until April 2007)
  • Rico Banderra – drums (until April 2007)
  • Jay Walsh – guitar (from October 2007 and onwards)
  • Larry Paterson – drums (from October 2007 and onwards)
 
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Blood and Belief tour (2003)

The Blood and Belief tour was Blaze Bayley’s third major solo tour following his departure from Iron Maiden in 1999. It was designed to promote his third studio album, Blood and Belief, which was released in 2004. The album marked a significant shift in Blaze's musical direction, featuring more personal and emotional themes compared to the science fiction-focused concepts of his previous two albums. The tour lasted a little over a year, spanning from early to late 2004, and included around 39 shows. Blaze performed a mix of headlining gigs and support slots, offering fans a powerful mix of new material alongside fan favorites from his earlier solo albums. Blaze Bayley’s band underwent significant turmoil, particularly after the release of their first live album, As Live as It Gets, in 2003. The album had garnered positive reviews, but soon after its release, the band faced a series of challenges that led to significant lineup changes. These issues stemmed from both financial problems and disputes with their record company, ultimately causing instability within the group. The first major shift came when Jeff Singer, the band's drummer, announced he was leaving after the live album was recorded. Not long after, Rob Naylor, the bassist, also decided to depart, which further compounded the band’s difficulties. In response, Blaze recruited Phil Greenhouse as a session drummer and Wayne Banks as a session bassist to fill in for the remainder of the Tenth Dimension tour. To cover for John Slater, the band’s lead guitarist, who was temporarily absent due to personal reasons, Jason Banks was drafted in for several shows at the end of 2003. Despite these changes, Blaze and his band pressed forward, and at the end of 2003, Blaze began writing material for their third studio album, Blood & Belief. During the recording process, Phil Greenhouse was replaced by Jason Bowld on drums, and Dave Knight was brought in as the new touring drummer. These changes solidified the new lineup, which was set to begin touring in 2004 to promote the album. However, the Blood & Belief tour was not without its setbacks. John Slater was once again unable to perform for a significant portion of the tour, and although he rejoined the band later, he eventually left in September 2004 to form a new project called Rise to Addiction with Steve Wray. This departure, coupled with the news that Wayne Banks and Dave Knight were leaving the band to join the Robin Gibb band, created further instability for Blaze. The band’s lineup was in flux once again, but Blaze continued to push forward. To maintain momentum, Blaze forged ahead with a new lineup that included himself on vocals, Oliver Palotai and Luca Princiotta on guitars, Nick Douglas on bass, and Daniel Löble on drums. This configuration played several shows throughout 2004 and into 2005. However, once again, the band saw lineup changes. Daniel Löble left in early 2005 to join Helloween, and Nick Douglas also departed to rejoin Doro, a well-established German metal band. To fill the gaps left by the departing members, Blaze brought in two relatively unknown German musicians, Daniel Schild on drums and Christian Ammann on bass.

Key Highlights:​

  • Guest appearances: Blaze made special guest appearances with Doro Pesch’s Metal Classic Night Orchestra at various festivals and shows throughout 2004.
  • Co-headlining gigs: The band co-headlined several shows with Circle II Circle in June 2004, bringing diverse live performances.
  • New guitarist integration: Oliver Palotai (ex-Doro) joined Blaze as the new guitarist, quickly bonding with the band musically and personally, and was welcomed by the fans despite the lineup changes.
  • Improvised solos: Palotai explained how he took a more personal approach to solos, opting to improvise and create his own versions instead of replicating John Slater’s original parts note-by-note, ensuring a fresh and authentic performance.

Setlist:
This performance featured a well-rounded mix of Blaze’s solo material from Silicon Messiah and The Tenth Dimension, as well as fan-favorite covers from his time with Wolfsbane and Iron Maiden. The set started with high-energy tracks like "Ghost in the Machine" and "Silicon Messiah," showcasing his new work, while also giving a nod to his past with classic covers like "Man Hunt" (Wolfsbane) and "Futureal" (Iron Maiden). Blaze’s presence on stage was commanding as he connected with the audience, blending his solo work and influences from his Maiden and Wolfsbane days into a memorable performance.

Setlist (December 17, 2004 Biebob, Vosselaar, Belgium)

  • Alive (from Blood and Belief, 2004)
  • Ghost in the Machine (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Silicon Messiah (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Born as a Stranger (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Identity (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • The Launch (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Stare at the Sun (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Kill and Destroy (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • The Tenth Dimension (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Stealing Time (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Speed of Light (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Living Someone Else's Life (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Ten Seconds (from Silicon Messiah, 2000)
  • Life and Death (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Blood and Belief (from Blood and Belief, 2004)
  • Will to Win (from Blood and Belief, 2004)
  • Regret (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Soundtrack of My Life (from The Tenth Dimension, 2004)
  • Steel (Wolfsbane cover, from Wolfsbane, 1989)
  • Man Hunt (Wolfsbane cover, from Wolfsbane, 1989)
Encore:
  • Futureal (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  • Virus (Iron Maiden cover, from Virtual XI, 1998)
  • Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover, from The X Factor, 1995)

Tour Notes:

  • Re-establishing Blaze as a Solo Artist: This tour marked Blaze Bayley’s continued journey as a solo artist following his departure from Iron Maiden. It was part of his mission to solidify his identity outside of the band and to promote his Blood and Belief album.
  • Collaborations with Circle II Circle: Blaze co-headlined several shows with Circle II Circle during the European leg of the tour, offering fans a great chance to see two powerhouse acts together.
  • Festival Appearances: The tour included major festival appearances like Wacken Open Air Festival and Bang Your Head Festival, both of which were significant moments in Blaze’s career.
  • Guest Appearances by Doro Pesch: Blaze joined Doro Pesch for special guest performances during her “Metal Classic Night Orchestra” shows, further enhancing his visibility in the European metal scene.
  • Special Performances with Paul DiAnno: Blaze performed at Rock The Nations Open Air in Istanbul, where he performed "Running Free" alongside former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno.

Memorable Tour Dates:

  • Wacken Open Air Festival (Germany) on August 6, 2004 – A highly notable festival appearance for Blaze, joining Doro Pesch & The Metal Classic Nights Orchestra.
  • Rock The Nations Open Air (Istanbul, Turkey) on July 4, 2004 – Blaze performed "Running Free" with Paul DiAnno, which made this performance stand out.
  • Circle II Circle Co-headlining Shows (Germany, Switzerland) – Multiple shows across Germany and Switzerland in June and July 2004, where Blaze co-headlined with Circle II Circle.

Tour Dates:

Doro Pesch "Metal Classic Night Orchestra" Guest Appearances:

  • April 7, 2004 – Bochum, Zeche, Germany
  • April 9, 2004 – Antwerp, Hof Ter Lo, Belgium
  • October 16, 2004 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland
  • October 18, 2004 – Berlin, Passionskirche, Germany
  • October 21, 2004 – Offenbach, Capitol, Germany
  • October 22, 2004 – Stuttgart, Filharmonie, Germany
  • October 23, 2004 – Munich, Tonhalle, Germany
  • October 24, 2004 – Hamburg, Docks, Germany

Blood and Belief UK Tour 2004:

  • April 12, 2004 – Manchester, Bierkeller, England
  • April 14, 2004 – Colchester, Soundhouse, England
  • April 15, 2004 – Leeds, Warehouse, England
  • April 16, 2004 – Bristol, Bierkeller, England
  • April 18, 2004 – Glasgow, Cathouse, Scotland (Black Atom)
  • April 19, 2004 – Aberdeen, Moshulu, Scotland
  • April 20, 2004 – Dumfries, The Venue, England
  • April 21, 2004 – Stoke, Rigger, England
  • April 23, 2004 – London, Kingston Peel, England

Blood and Belief European Tour 2004:

  • April 24, 2004 – Brussels, Ten Weyngaert, Belgium (Double Diamond, Crusader & Stormy Night)
  • April 25, 2004 – Hardenberg, The Troubadour, Holland
  • April 26, 2004 – Hamburg, Logo, Germany
  • April 27, 2004 – Helsingborg, Melrose Rock Club, Sweden
  • April 29, 2004 – Oslo, Rock In, Norway
  • April 30, 2004 – Västerås, Village, Sweden
  • May 1, 2004 – Gothenburg, Sticky Fingers, Sweden (Ram)
  • May 13, 2004 – Plzen, KD Šeríkovka, Czech Republic
  • May 14, 2004 – Bánská Bystrica, Dom Kultúry, Slovak Republic
  • May 15, 2004 – Zlín, RC Golem, Czech Republic
  • May 22, 2004 – Split, Fort Gripe, Croatia
  • August 6, 2004 – Wacken, Open Air Festival, Germany (Doro Pesch & The Metal Classic Nights Orchestra)
  • June 25, 2004 – Ballingen, Bang Your Head Festival, Germany
  • June 26, 2004 – Ingolstadt, Ohrakel, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 27, 2004 – Berlin, Knaack, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 28, 2004 – Bochum, Zeche, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 29, 2004 – Weert, De Bosuil, Netherlands (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • June 30, 2004 – Aschaffenburg, Coloss Saal, Germany (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • July 1, 2004 – Pratteln, Z7, Switzerland (Co-headline with Circle II Circle)
  • July 3, 2004 – Andernach, JUZ Live Club Open Air, Germany
  • July 4, 2004 – Istanbul, Rock The Nations Open Air, Turkey (Blaze sings "Running Free" with Paul DiAnno)

Blood and Belief European Tour 2004 - Pt. 2:

  • September 4, 2004 – Ostend, Velo Rock Festival, Belgium (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 11, 2004 – Raismes, Raismes Festival, France (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 12, 2004 – Paris, La Locamotive, France (CANCELLED due to changes in band line-up)
  • September 30, 2004 – Pordenone, Velvet, Italy
  • October 1, 2004 – Bergamo, Motion, Italy
  • October 2, 2004 – Rome, Bqo, Italy
  • October 15, 2004 – Balve, Hoehlenrock Festival, Germany

Blood and Belief UK Tour 2004 (Final Dates):

  • November 30, 2004 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall, England (WHITESNAKE headline)
  • December 10, 2004 – Dublin, The Village, Ireland
  • December 11, 2004 – Belfast, Rosetta, Northern Ireland
  • December 17, 2004 – Vosselaar, Biebob, Belgium
  • December 18, 2004 – Dudley, JB´s, England (Blaze Big Bash)
European Tour 2005:
  • December 5, 2005 – Paris, France – CANCELLED (due to problems with local promoter)
  • December 6, 2005 – Duisburg, Parkhaus Meiderich, Germany – Methusalem
  • December 10, 2005 – Brescia, La Sfinge, Italy – CANCELLED (due to problems with opening time of venue)
  • December 10, 2005 – Milano, Transilvania Live, Italy – Methusalem
  • December 11, 2005 – Roma, Circolo Degli Artisti, Italy – Methusalem
  • December 15, 2005 – Dudley, JB’s, England – Blaze Big Bash (with The Whiskey Syndicate)

UK Tour 2006:
  • February 17, 2006 – Birmingham, Edwards No8, England
  • February 18, 2006 – Accrington, Kings Pub, England

Personnel:​

  • Blaze Bayley – Vocals
  • Steve Wray – Guitar
  • Oliver Palotai – Guitar
  • Wayne Banks – Bass (until September 2004)
  • Nick Douglas – Bass (from September 2004)
  • Dave Knight – Drums (until September 2004)
  • Daniel Löble – Drums (from September 2004)
The Big Bash in 2004 was recorded for a DVD but was never released. I would love to see the footage from this show.

Also, the 2005 show featured Sin by Sin. It’s a shame that this lineup didn’t go anywhere. They were all incredible musicians and seemed to have great chemistry.

 
I remember the Brussels gig at Ten Weyngaert very well.
There were only 30 people in the crowd!
Blaze grabbed me during Identity and I talked to him after the gig at the merch stand. Also been to the Biebob gig where he signed my X Factor booklet. Great evenings!
 

Blood and Belief tour - Helsingborg, Melrose Rock Club, 2004.04.27



Helsingborg, Melrose Rock Club

What do you do when there’s no one to hang out with on a Tuesday? You can take the day off and go to Helsingborg to do a bit of shopping and check out an ex-Maiden member singing for a while. So, we decided to head down to sunny Skåne, and through a phone call, we learned that Blaze Bayley would be on stage around 21:30.

We arrived at Melrose around 20:45, and at first, it looked like an old rundown building, but once inside, it was a bit better, although still VERY empty. It was a bit too lonely, and with just 15 minutes before the concert, there were so few people that we could’ve fit inside a phone booth. Awkward and disappointing. The promoter said they got the gig late and didn’t have time to advertise it, but this was pushing it a bit too far. During the show, I counted around 32 people in the venue, including bar and security staff.

The Concert:

Blaze started on time and kicked off with a new song from Blood & Belief, “Alive,” and performed as if the place were packed. This was his first headline gig in Sweden, so he gave it his all from start to finish. After a strong opening with a mix of material from all of his solo albums, he moved on to 5 new tracks with “Futureal” (Iron Maiden) in the middle.

When I first heard Blood & Belief, I thought it was just a repeat of what he’d done before, but live, it was much better, and the songs felt more complete. “Ten Seconds” and “Will To Win” were perfect. However, “Tearing Yourself To Pieces” was a bit slow but still fine.

The ending of the first part was really good with “Identity” and “Ghost In The Machine,” and putting “10th Dimension” last was a winning choice. “Stare At The Sun,” “Virus,” and “Born As A Stranger” as encores came like a cheerful letter in the post, and even though there were so few people, Blaze tried to make the best of the situation. He even got the girl at the bar to sing along. He hadn’t planned on playing it, but Blaze was in a good mood, so he threw in “The Launch” as the final song, and after that, it was over.

Playing 90 minutes of solid hard rock for 30 people and doing it well is just proof that Blaze is a great live artist. We can only hope for more people in Gothenburg on Saturday so that there’s more energy. This show might become a classic that we can talk about with our grandchildren.

Setlist:

  • Alive
  • Kill And Destroy
  • Silicon Messiah
  • 10 Seconds
  • Tearing Yourself To Pieces
  • Blood & Belief
  • Futureal
  • Regret
  • Will To Win
  • Identity
  • Ghost In The Machine
  • 10th Dimension
  • Stare At The Sun
  • Virus
  • Born As A Stranger
  • The Launch
 

My Life in Acoustic Tour (2007)

In 2007, Blaze Bayley took a bold step away from his usual full-band, metal performances to embark on a more intimate, acoustic-based tour, titled My Life in Acoustic. This tour, which took place during the latter half of 2007, featured Blaze on vocals accompanied by guitarist Rich Newport. It marked a departure from the typical high-energy, power metal-driven shows and gave fans a more personal and stripped-back experience. The setlist for this tour spanned various points in Blaze’s career, including material from his time in Wolfsbane, Iron Maiden, and his solo work. Songs like “Man on the Edge” and “Sign of the Cross” took on a more reflective tone in this acoustic format, while other tracks, like “Wasted Years” from Iron Maiden, provided an interesting connection to his past.


Setlist

  1. Temple of RockBlood and Belief (2004)
  2. Totally NudeWolfsbane's All Hell’s Breaking Loose (1990)
  3. Hey BabeWolfsbane's All Hell’s Breaking Loose (1990)
  4. Lord of the FliesThe X Factor (1995)
  5. Sign of the Cross (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  6. RegretThe Tenth Dimension (2002)
  7. Tenth DimensionThe Tenth Dimension (2002)
  8. Meant to BeThe Tenth Dimension (2002)
  9. Wasted Years (Iron Maiden cover) – Somewhere in Time (1986)
  10. The Trooper (Iron Maiden cover) – Piece of Mind (1983)
  11. I Like It HotWolfsbane's All Hell’s Breaking Loose (1990)
  12. Paint the Town RedSilicon Messiah (2000)
  13. Man on the Edge (Iron Maiden cover) – The X Factor (1995)
  14. Soundtrack of My LifeBlood and Belief (2004)
  15. Blood and BeliefBlood and Belief (2004)

Tour Dates

  • September 13, 2007 – Stoke-on-Trent, The Rigger, England
  • September 14, 2007 – Colchester, The Twist, England
  • September 15, 2007 – Wolverhampton, Little Civic, England
  • September 16, 2007 – Pontypridd, Toms Bar, England
  • September 17, 2007 – Wrexham, Wrexham Station, England
  • September 18, 2007 – London, CC Club, England
  • September 22, 2007 – Kettering, Sawyers, England
  • September 28, 2007 – Nottingham, The Junktion7, England
  • September 29, 2007 – Cheltenham, Nightowl, England
  • September 30, 2007 – Cardiff, Wales
  • October 12, 2007 – Novi Sad, Serbia
  • October 13, 2007 – Beograd, Serbia


Personnel
  • Blaze Bayley – vocals
  • Rich Newport – guitar

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I remember the Brussels gig at Ten Weyngaert very well.
There were only 30 people in the crowd!
Blaze grabbed me during Identity and I talked to him after the gig at the merch stand. Also been to the Biebob gig where he signed my X Factor booklet. Great evenings!
This was my experience in a tiny club in Minnesota at probably Blaze's lowest point in 2011 with no band, hiring local guys to do a few shows. Maybe 20-25 people max, but he performed like he was in front of a stadium. It was after work and I was soooo back and forth about going or not. Even though I'm cutting way back on shows these days, I'll never make that mistake again if he ever comes to town again (which looks unlikely, with his fairly conservative booking style that keeps him and Absolva close to home).

It's crazy to think those low attendances were happening all throughout his solo career--I thought it was just the low point/no band/bad promotion thing as to why so few were there. Been happy for him in the last year or so when he announces a show is sold out.
 
Also, the 2005 show featured Sin by Sin. It’s a shame that this lineup didn’t go anywhere. They were all incredible musicians and seemed to have great chemistry.

''Sin By Sin'' is one of his coolest solo songs imo. Still unreleased. Classic Blaze approach and song (verses and chorus). Cool heavy and melodic riffs. Maiden-esque melody too. No solos though. But isn't his 2012 song ''Difficult'' more or less a rewrite with added parts? I find the original more effective.

I think both his early heavier sound and musicians and the current style and band work very good for him. But yeah, he could have done more with the earlier lineups.
 

The Road To Z7 2008/The Tour That Will Not Die 2009​

The Man Who Would Not Die marked a significant departure in sound for Blaze Bayley’s solo work, and the influence of the other band members was unmistakable. The 12 tracks that followed established a fresh direction, while still staying true to Blaze's signature style. This evolution preserved the core strengths of his previous work, while injecting more aggression, intensity, musicianship, and complexity. The result is electrifying—an impeccable album with no filler, showcasing versatility within its heavy metal roots, while remaining consistently powerful. The Man Who Would Not Die stands apart in the Blaze catalogue. It’s arguably Blaze’s most aggressive and consistent album—a true heavy metal masterpiece.


Key Highlights

  • First tour to support a new album since the Blood and Belief Tour in 2004 – This marked a major return for Blaze Bayley, focusing on his latest album The Man Who Would Not Die (2008).
  • First tour marking a significant change in direction for Blaze Bayley’s music – The album showcased a more aggressive, intense, and complex sound, a departure from his previous work.
  • Iron Maiden classics returning to the Blaze Bayley setlist – The Clansman and Edge of Darkness were played throughout the tour, songs that wasn't preformed with the Blaze project.

Setlist

This setlist from Blaze Bayley’s performance highlights a strong focus on The Man Who Would Not Die (2008), with 8 out of the 12 songs drawn from that album, showcasing the band’s push to highlight their latest material. It’s worth noting that this tour marked the first time "Edge of Darkness" was performed since April 18, 1996, during an Iron Maiden show at Nakano Sunplaza in Tokyo, Japan. Iron Maiden covers like “Futureal,” “Lord of the Flies,” and “Man on the Edge” were adjusted to the sound of the new band. The encore, entirely dedicated to The Man Who Would Not Die, provides a high-energy conclusion while reinforcing the focus on the new album.

13 december 2008 at Z7, Pratteln:

  1. The Man Who Would Not DieThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  2. BlackmailerThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  3. Smile Back At DeathThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  4. Alive – Blood and Belief (2004)
  5. IdentitySilicon Messiah (2000)
  6. Kill And DestroyTenth Dimension (2002)
  7. Ghost In The MachineSilicon Messiah (2000)
  8. Ten Seconds – Blood and Belief (2004)
  9. Futureal – Virtual XI (Iron Maiden, 1998)
  10. The LaunchSilicon Messiah (2000)
  11. Lord Of The FliesThe X Factor (Iron Maiden, 1995)
  12. Leap Of Faith – Blood and Belief (2004)
  13. Edge Of DarknessThe X Factor (Iron Maiden, 1995)
  14. Crack In The SystemThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  15. Voices From The PastThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
  16. Stare At The SunSilicon Messiah (2000)
  17. Born As A StrangerSilicon Messiah (2000)
  18. Man On The EdgeThe X Factor (Iron Maiden, 1995)

Encore
19. While You Were GoneThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
20. SamuraiThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
21. RobotThe Man Who Would Not Die (2008)



Tour Notes

  • First Tour with a stable line-up since Tenth Dimension tour: Blaze Bayley maintained the line-up throughout the tour
  • One of the longest Blaze Bayley solo tours ever: The band performed at 79 dates in total, which made this tour Bayley's longest as a solo artist.

Memorable Tour Dates

  • 3 December 2008 - Pratteln, Switzerland (Z7): A memorable show that marked a strong focus on The Man Who Would Not Die album, with the show being recorded for the future The Night That Will Not Die live album.
  • 3 June 2009 - Sweden Rock Festival: This iconic festival date saw Blaze Bayley and his band perform on a large stage, drawing a crowd of dedicated fans and showcasing songs from The Man Who Would Not Die and previous works.
  • 19 July 2009 - Music Garden Festival, Italy: Blaze’s appearance at this renowned festival was a highlight of the European leg, playing a diverse set of his solo material and a few surprises for the Italian audience.

Tour Dates

The Road To Z7 Tour (2008)
  • 31 October: Monsters Of Mora Festival, Sweden
  • 15 November: Coalville, UK
  • 20 November: Oxford, UK
  • 28 November: Shrewsbury, UK
  • 29 November: Dudley, UK
  • 5 December: Birmingham, UK
  • 6 December: Worcester, UK
  • 13 December: Pratteln, Switzerland

The Tour That Will Not Die (2009)

  • 8 January: Maringa
  • 9 January: Curitiba
  • 10 January: Campinas
  • 11 January: São Paulo
  • 13 January: Vitória
  • 14 January: Salvador
  • 15 January: Aracajú
  • 16 January: Recife
  • 17 January: Fortaleza
  • 18 January: Belém
  • 19 January: Rio de Janeiro
  • 25 February: Pisa, Italy
  • 26 February: Torino, Italy
  • 27 February: Milan, Italy
  • 28 February: Pescara, Italy
  • 1 March: Macerata, Italy
  • 3 March: Maddaloni, Italy
  • 4 March: Salerno, Italy
  • 5 March: Roccaforzata, Italy
  • 6 March: Rome, Italy
  • 7 March: Cremona, Italy
  • 8 March: Chambery, France
  • 11 March: Verviers, Belgium
  • 12 March: Ingolstadt, Germany
  • 13 March: Oelsnitz, Germany
  • 14 March: Hengelo, The Netherlands
  • 15 March: Tilburg, The Netherlands
  • 17 March: Wroclaw, Poland
  • 18 March: Poznan, Poland
  • 19 March: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • 20 March: Hamburg, Germany
  • 21 March: Hameln, Germany
  • 22 March: Uster, Switzerland
  • 24 March: Leonberg, Germany
  • 27 March: Moscow, Russia
  • 28 March: Ufa, Russia
  • 3 April: Notre Dame de Gravenchon, France
  • 4 April: Brussels, Belgium
  • 14 April: Prague, Czech Republic
  • 15 April: Brno, Czech Republic
  • 16 April: Warsaw, Poland
  • 17 April: Vilnius, Lithuania
  • 18 April: Riga, Latvia
  • 19 April: Tallinn, Estonia
  • 22 April: Helsinki, Finland
  • 23 April: Lappeenranta, Finland
  • 24 April: Tampere, Finland
  • 25 April: Kuopio, Finland
  • 26 April: Turku, Finland
  • 28 April: Stockholm, Sweden
  • 29 April: Vasteras, Sweden
  • 30 April: Gävle, Sweden
  • 2 May: Bury, England
  • 3 May: Grimsby, England
  • 6 May: Southampton, England
  • 7 May: Swindon, England
  • 8 May: Blackburn, England
  • 9 May: Mansfield, England
  • 14 May: Newport, Wales
  • 15 May: Swansea, Wales
  • 16 May: Weston Super Mare, England
  • 20 May: Leeds, England
  • 21 May: Newcastle, England
  • 22 May: Dumfries, Scotland
  • 23 May: Aberdeen, Scotland
  • 24 May: Glasgow, Scotland
  • 28 May: Norwich, England
  • 29 May: Peterborough, England
  • 30 May: London, England
  • 3 June: Sweden Rock Festival
  • 5 June: Lancaster, England
  • 6 June: Coalville, England
  • 20 June: Birmingham, England
  • 24 June: Southend, England
  • 25 June: Oxford, England
  • 26 June: Noc plná hvezd Festival, Czech Republic
  • 27 June: Warsaw, Poland
  • 3 July: Bideford, England
  • 4 July: Baseinfire Festival, Czech Republic
  • 10 July: Plymouth, England
  • 11 July: Manchester, England
  • 19 July: Music Garden Festival, Italy
  • 23 July: Afraka Festival, Italy
  • 24 July: Mercatele Di Cortona, Italy
  • 5 August: Massignano, Italy
  • 14 August: Paranoid Open Air Festival, Slovenia
  • 25 September: Metalfest, Dudley
  • 7 November: Hellfire Festival, Birmingham
  • 27 November: Athens, Greece
  • 28 November: Agrinio, Greece
  • 29 November: Volos, Greece
  • 30 November: Thessaloniki, Greece
  • 3 December: Paris, France
  • 4 December: Nancy, France
  • 5 December: Pratteln, Switzerland



Personnel:​

  • Blaze Bayley – vocals
  • Nick Bermudez – guitar
  • David Bermudez – bass
  • Jay Walsh – guitar
  • Larry Paterson – drums

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