The Future Past tour 2023

[Kalata]

Probably because both Tool and GNR are playing Aftershock festival in California which is pretty much on the same week, would have been the easier option grabbing those bands to fill out the lineup.

Yes. I personally think KISS would have rocked this festival. They are perfect for there.

Funnily enough, some of those fans told me that they think Steve is wrong in claiming that the USA did not understand Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (the argument used by Steve to explain their decline in sales and popularity in the States in 1988). For these fans the downward trend in sales was started by the disappointment that Somewhere in Time was to many of them. Following the release of that album in 1986, many did not bother to check what came next.

Strange decison by them then. I think SSOASS as an album would have been more liked by them than SIT. Their decline in the States in the late 80's was true, although they more or less chased trends (or just wanted to do something different, which is normal) from 1986 to 1992. I mean, an entire Maiden album with songs no longer than 4/5 minutes!!

they seem to have shifted to a more lazy approach from X Factor onwards. In Fear of the Dark we witnessed the first co-production credit by Harris. Then Martin Birch immediately retired.

Strange decision/s, yes.

Not to mention it probably makes bringing their entire production out there for a one off worth it. Still, it would seem like a waste not to do some NA dates. It also allows them to condense the tour a bit on the off chance they would rather go back into the studio or do another greatest hits tour sooner than later.

Back into the studio? I would say 2025 at the earliest, especially after Steve's interview. Another greatest hits tour? 50th anniv, again 2025. This festival date can be a one-off right because of the profit from it.

 

[The_7th_one]

After 2 months off the European tour, I think they will need 3 or 4 shows to warm just before that gig

 

[Kalata]

After 2 months off the European tour, I think they will need 3 or 4 shows to warm just before that gig

This is actually true. And this festival gig will be pretty big. I'm still not sure though, they can do a lot of rehearsals by then for example.

 

[The_7th_one]

they can do a lot of rehearsals by then for example.

But they use first gigs as rehearsal and also to try the stage, lightning, pyro, inflatables and deflatables, sound, tempo errors…

 

[Ruflux]

I've slightly changed my mind and I think it's actually possible they'll just do one show since it's apparently a well-paid affair. However, I'd still be surprised since moving the production over for one show seems highly unusual for Maiden. If you have everything, you might as well do a short tour to warm up, right? But then again this might've been set in stone relatively late and they might simply be unable to arrange a tour in that timescale.

 

[Trevoire]

If they don't announce any other dates near it I expect they'll rent some temporary storage to just keep the gear in the US until next year. They'll have plenty cash to pay for it!

 

[Ironalice]

After 2 months off the European tour, I think they will need 3 or 4 shows to warm just before that gig

Not really, they would have the show down to a fine art by then, its no different to them doing Europe and the US last year after a similar break. They would just get straight into it after maybe a brief rehearsal . But if they did decide upon a warm up show or 2 they would most likely do something in LA / California only

 

[Ironalice]

No way there is a nationwide exclusivity clause. That would be astronomically expensive. They can contractually mandate no shows in the immediate region or maybe even in California, but I can’t imagine Maiden accepting a single gig that tells them they can’t play anywhere else in the country.

I dont expect this event to sell poorly, infact I reckon it doesnt take long to sell out at all then Maiden would be free to add any date they like if they chose to

 

[Flaming Blimp Crash]

But they use first gigs as rehearsal and also to try the stage, lightning, pyro, inflatables and deflatables, sound, tempo errors…

It's what made Ft. Lauderdale 2019 especially fun. Revelations intro tape for Where Eagles Dare, Icarus dying immediately at the start of FoI...

 

[PieceofMind89]

My prediction is they will make a small run in North America(10 shows) for the rest of October like they did in Maiden England 2013 and Book of Souls tour 2016. Then, they will go down to South America early 2024 and come back to NA in the Spring/Summer.

Who knows? This rumor might just come true

IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST & MEGADETH Rumored To Tour In 2024

Iron Maiden will tour in 2024 to South America, along with Judas Priest and Megadeth as support acts

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[Ironalice]

My prediction is they will make a small run in North America(10 shows) for the rest of October like they did in Maiden England 2013 and Book of Souls tour 2016. Then, they will go down to South America early 2024 and come back to NA in the Spring/Summer.

Who knows? This rumor might just come true

IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST & MEGADETH Rumored To Tour In 2024

Iron Maiden will tour in 2024 to South America, along with Judas Priest and Megadeth as support acts

metalwani.com

They 100% have a full run of dates booked in North / South America next year , I can see Megadeth on that Bill as Dave did recently mention plans to tour with a legendary British band, not sure about Priest its been rumored for so long but could finally happen ? aha

 

[Mosh]

Ah, the Priest/Maiden tour rumors are right on schedule!

 

[Ascendingthethrone]

Oh FFS. This rumour again.

 

[Night Prowler]

Votes?

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[Ancient Marinator]

I don't think they will add any North or South American dates but I suppose it's possible they might tack on shows in Dubai or the middle East to the Power Trip date.

Or not, all the tour through to 2025 is already pencilled in I guess.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

It makes literally no sense to fly the entire band, crew, stage, and gear over for literally 1 show. No matter how much they're being paid.

 

[Smither]

Just got my ticket for Ljubljana, the hype is real!

 

[Ancient Marinator]

Unfortunately I can't make it and so have two (pretty good) seats available to sell for the first night (30th) in Prague. DM me if interested.

 

[Kalata]

I don't know if this is a hint, but Pooch was listening to ''The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner'' in preparation for the tour! Source - here.

Maybe this will be ''Steve's song'' for the setlist, just like Greater Good. He wants to play it again.

 

[AncientMariner_Essex]

It makes literally no sense to fly the entire band, crew, stage, and gear over for literally 1 show. No matter how much they're being paid.

It does if the rumours are true about how much they’ll be paid. I suspect the touring plans are already laid out until the end of 2024 at least and this power trip appearance has been thrown in as an extra and the fee more than justifies a one off show.