The Future Past tour 2023

[Vaenyr]

oh and remember everyone moaning about Bruce's Aces High performances on the last tour? I'd love to hear what they have to say when they hear what Axl sounds like nowadays

Easy, I've never liked Axl's voice and given the fact that his best years lie decades ago: Gonna suck balls

 

[GhostofCain]

Yes, since at least 1980.

Thinking about the six bands, Maiden might have the least amount of “hits” in their Setlist depending on what kind of set they’re putting together.* Somewhere in Time is probably the least well known of the 80s albums in the USA. It’ll be interesting to see how their set goes down especially when GNR will be playing a 3 hour set almost entirely made up of hits and covers of well known songs.

*Tool might be close, but again depending on the kind of set they put together Tool could easily do a whole set of their well known material.

Somewhere in Time is one of their best-selling albums in the USA. It got a lukewarm reception though, and that probably explains the relative poor sales (in comparison) of Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.

The problem with GNR's 3 hour set is they only have 2 hours of music (having only released one original album in the last 32 years) so you get a full hour of padding - instrumentals, album tracks that only the hardcore fans care about, pointless cover versions etc.

oh and remember everyone moaning about Bruce's Aces High performances on the last tour? I'd love to hear what they have to say when they hear what Axl sounds like nowadays!!

You have described a Maiden album tour!

 

[GhostofCain]

Easy, I've never liked Axl's voice and given the fact that his best years lie decades ago: Gonna suck balls

Their music on their debut album is pretty good, but I struggle to listen to all of it thanks to Axl’s voice.

That being said, I think they are one of the most, if not the most, overrated rock and roll bands of all time.

 

[Ascendingthethrone]

I think back to when I saw Guns N Roses at the Olympic stadium back in 2017. It was a great gig, but I can’t imagine the set list today being much different to that one. At least Maiden have continued with recording new music.

 

[Flaming Blimp Crash]

Don't mean to diverge away from TFP talk that much, but I think it's neat GnR has been doing Velvet Revolver stuff.

 

[The_7th_one]

i still have my krakow ga ticket to sell. had a bone surgery on my left hand yesterday and will be totally unable to drive 1000 kms from northern germany to krakow. it wont be sorted out fully by june. under normal circumstances it would be no prob, but like this it is simply not possible.

Hope for your well recovery man! I'm sure they will do another leg or summer festivals next year

 

[Spaldy]

I hope there's a released blu ray of the entire event. Or at least Maiden's piece, since it'll likely be the best show to shoot for the Future Past tour. Maybe. Or not. Noodle balloons.

Maiden take to the stage, all guns blazing as the camera pans round to the audience, all of whom are on their phones checking on the stock market exchange rates while they wait for their personal assistants to bring their next bottle of chilled 2016 Sauvingon and canapés.

 

[Travis The Dragon]

See? That's what I mean. It totally is not okay. 1600$ for the only decent seats to see six bands is not okay. It pisses me off that people think this is okay

No, there must be a limit to what promoters can demand. This is way beyond any semblance of reason. If we normalise this, we'll soon pay these prices for single gigs. It's already commonplace to pay for a band like Maiden or Metallica what we used to pay for three-day festivals with them headlining.

I would absolutely love to see a complete boycott of all major entertainment and sports to force the lowering of ticket prices. What I mean by major is any events that take place at 15,000-20,000 seat arenas and upwards of football and soccer stadiums.

 

[MindRuler]

It's Cabaret!

Axl and Bruce

 

[matic22]

Imagine hearing Bruce's powerful vocals... And then this:

 

[Spambot]

Bruce writes 10+ minute songs on a piano.
Changes his outfit several times on stage.
Cusses at the audience.
Now, there's talk about new album for 18 years and it still isn't out.


I think Bruce is Axl.
I've never seen them in the same room together.

Well, here a opportunity to prove us wrong.
Or if the rumor is true, this is going to be BrAxl's greatest performance.
Either way, I win.

 

[Dick Brucinson]

Hope for your well recovery man! I'm sure they will do another leg or summer festivals next year

thank you so much! well, i got a hannover ticket, so i will see them this summer anyway. this takes me 20 minutes by public transport which is a bit easier than a 10 hour drive by myself.

 

[Spambot]

And on a more serious note...

I'm surprised to see Maiden here. Not because they've "succumbed" to money as a lot of people here point, but more because I didn't think they've belonged in this top tier. But whoever organized, must've think so. Tool also kinda sticks out.

I mean, three of those bands could sell out stadiums in a day on their own (and they did). Sometime even multiple dates. Now when you consider that they're pulling two acts out of retirement, fu**ing up tour schedule for two other bands (I have no idea what GNR or Tool are doing) I expected those prices. At first 600$ didn't seem much, but I can't really tell how far from the stage is that lowest category.

And there is only one criteria for ticket prices - will it sell out? And I bet my ass the festival will be sold out, if not soon, then when day tickets are released (if they do that). Bands don't negotiate ticket prices. Few of them did and failed miserably.

Oh, and a comment about 500$ Rolling Stones tickets. Yeah, OK, but they also had this great thing called "Lucky Dip". They take certain percentage from each sector of stadium and put them in a "Lucky Dip". It costs 20-30$ and on a day of a gig when you come to collect your tickets, you find out for which sector they are. I've read on IORR (unofficial Rolling Stones forum) that a lot of people bought those 30$ tickets and ended up in the Pit where tickets costed 300-400$ or more. Even if they got nosebleed tickets, everybody said it is a great opportunity for every fan who isn't "wealthy" to see the band. So there are ways.

Also, I'd only be pissed if I was AC/DC fan and this was my only and first opportunity in 7 years.
For Europeans, you have Maiden all over the continent this summer, same as Metallica and G'n'R. Tool tour both Europe and USA yearly after pandemic. Ozzy, IDK, don't give a F.

 

[Kalata]

They used to be driven mad with having to rerecord their parts until they achieved perfection. Ever since the 90's they've abandoned this philosophy and the songs suffer from it. Basically any X Factor song could've been improved if Blaze had had to sing a few more takes. Plenty of reunion era songs deserved better takes from various band members as well.

That's true. Studio songs should be perfect. Maiden don't help themselves much as they allow only a 3 month period to write and record (since 2003?). Like when Blaze said they used his rough vocals/first take for the VXI album. Why? You had a whole year for the album (1997). I don't have a problem with the tempos or performances of the early 90's albums or the Reunion albums (only ''Mother Of Mercy''), and the production issues are only really noticeable in their latest album imo.

This has got to be Maiden's biggest payday ever and I can't blame them one bit for taking it.

And they probably want to make up for the losses of 2 years without touring.

I guess now it's a waiting time to see if there are any additional US dates after Powertrip sells out.

My bet is on additional 12 plus RRHOF ceremony.

I don't expect that, but they might add a few dates just so it's not one concert after 2 months break. And thus they can't be accused of being on this festival for the money.

I wasn't around for the 80s, but I do think their current period is the biggest they've ever been in North America. The tours are doing great (even the album tours!) and the studio albums as of late are usually in contention for a top-three chart debut.

Compare that to where the band was about 20 years ago, it's incredible.

Maybe since SBIT tour or TBOS tour?

I hope there's a released blu ray of the entire event. Or at least Maiden's piece, since it'll likely be the best show to shoot for the Future Past tour. Maybe. Or not. Noodle balloons.

I expect a live stream (please not in daylight). I think Maiden will release a concert video from Dortmund (2 nights) like in 2003, or if they use the Flight/Live Chapter knack again they can add performances from this festival, Wacken (live stream, for sure?), UK, Europe.

I am not surprised: they have been a brand for a veeeeery long time.

Like any old band, especially lately. It's something normal in this business.

Somewhere in Time is one of their best-selling albums in the USA. It got a lukewarm reception though, and that probably explains the relative poor sales (in comparison) of Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.

Best-selling album in the US, but it got a lukewarm reception? Hmmm... strange. Edit: my mistake, sorry - what I wanted to say was that both album tours weren't that successful in terms of the venues in the US. Both albums weren't very successful there it terms of sales.

You have described a Maiden album tour!

Wrong assumption. Especially with the quality of Maiden's new albums.

I'm surprised to see Maiden here. Not because they've "succumbed" to money as a lot of people here point, but more because I didn't think they've belonged in this top tier.

I mean, three of those bands could sell out stadiums in a day on their own (and they did). Sometime even multiple dates.

I don't agree. Selling out stadiums doesn't determine top tier. Maybe not like Metallica, but Maiden are also capable of this.

 

[GhostofCain]

Best-selling album in the US, but it got a lukewarm reception? Hmmm... strange. Both albums weren't very successful there it terms of sales.

I am afraid you are wrong about Somewhere in Time. If I remember correctly, it was the last Iron Maiden in the USA to be certified Platinum by RIAA.

 

[srfc]

I think back to when I saw Guns N Roses at the Olympic stadium back in 2017. It was a great gig, but I can’t imagine the set list today being much different to that one. At least Maiden have continued with recording new music.

I saw them in 2018 and last year, set was pretty much the same, was great both times though.

I wonder if any band meets the high standards that a lot of people on here demand, I wonder do they go to any gigs at all given how demanding their standards are, plus their requirement for bargain basement prices.

 

[srfc]

SIT was the best selling album (at least highest charting of the 80s in the States) AND got a lukewarm reception because it sold due to the success of the World Slavery Tour not due to what fans thought of the record.

 

[GhostofCain]

SIT was the best selling album (at least highest charting of the 80s in the States) AND got a lukewarm reception because it sold due to the success of the World Slavery Tour not due to what fans thought of the record.

I have heard from North American fans about their disappointment with the new sound. This was the time when thrash metal was erupting and Judas Priest and Iron Maiden went in the opposite direction, apparently much to many of their fans dismay.

 

[gazda]

Rod wants to try to conquer US market again after 35 yrs and fun fact again it is SiT tour

One Last Try..

 

[UpTheIrons]

I saw them in 2018 and last year, set was pretty much the same, was great both times though.

I wonder if any band meets the high standards that a lot of people on here demand, I wonder do they go to any gigs at all given how demanding their standards are, plus their requirement for bargain basement prices.

It's not so much requiring bargain basement prices, but rather if I'm paying a large sum of money to see a band I'm expecting something spectacular. I did hear that GNR were brilliant in 2018 though.