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Hi. It is your channel and I do respect that. But after watching so many of your videos I must ask you why mixing politics into this!? The war is bad,I agree but Europe paid so much already why not just leave it out of this?
@@preleking Europe is fueling the war. Also the guy in the video said support Ukraine. That IS a political statement witch is helping taking 1000 lives every single day!
Bruce is simply an incredible frontman. He has lifted Iron Maiden to the highest levels in heavy metal and he is inevitably enjoying himself, like the other members, of this incredible and unique tour. May they perform tours such as this one in the coming years. Up the Irons!!!
Bruce is the kind of guy you've "known" for most of your life to a point it basically feels like he's a friend. I'm stoked that he's having such a great time specially singing songs from my all-time favorite album! All the best from Brazil, I really enjoy your stuff!
Really? He has been more and more grumpy every ten years , now he mocking his mates and other musicans, he s a little dwarf, not a Nice man at all… he does not been around another musicans , after a show he is not talking to his bandmates. Steve, nico is the most jovial and easy going down to earth, Adrian is introvert n´byt Nice, same with dave shy but Nice. Bruce is not a good person, anymore, actually after powerslave his personality changed, he Can be Nice,2 sec aftereards he scream and yell to You , never work for your heroes. And Please stop saying maiden is a metal band, its rock, not metal, Even some songs have metal elements. Nicko says itsrock roll, same with steve, Adrian and dave.
@@SMEDSRUDmusicYou're being a bit dramatic. Bruce is annoying at times, but that'sabout it. And they definitely ARE metal. To be rock, a band has to have some 'rock 'n roll' about them, a little bit of looseness. Maiden aren't like that at all, infact they're pretty stiff. But that's cool. They tried to be rock when they covered 'communication breakdown' and it was abysmal.
Dude they are literaly Gods in heavy metal world...How many bands do u know that they're on scene more than 40 years? Can u even imagine that? We are so lucky to still have them here on earth. Songs...lyrics...live performances...everything...they are just from another planet 🤘
If this is their last major tour then it’s been a blast. They sounded phenomenal on this tour. Bruce was on fire. Hopefully they will release it as a live album.
It's almost a curtain call for them, so it's time to let loose when possible. He's a true entertainer and a normal metalhead enjoying Metal which has always been the purpose of Metal. How many people can say they have lived through so much, especially in our time and age when people can't appreciate life and make it happen every passing day? These guys sure can.
With all his passions he lived a life of 10 people, not wasting a moment. I'm sure his head is full of memories and ideas of what to do next. I admire this guy.
I think the stripped down nature of this tour makes it better. I like that Bruce is more stationary… he sings better when he is not out of breath from running around. I dig him chilling there and just singing.
The band have said that "Every show is the best night of their Lives" ,regarding this tour. And, for the fans like your good self, this is amazing to participate in and see. Bruce is fulfilling the other roles in his life outside Maiden. And each gig is a Celebration of the band, what they have achieved, and the generations of fans together at the shows. He kicked Cancer's Ass. If that were me, Id be having the best time of life onstage with my lifelong mates aswell to the sound of metal music.🤘👏👍 Be it Maiden, Metallica or Priest, Im delighted to see these bands enjoy themselves still like this.
I saw British Lion the day before a Maiden double show, small location, extremly hot air, everybody was sweating .. and then you see Steve on stage, singing every song and having so much energy, really amazing.
Saw them in London. Was nervous because I didn’t wanna get disappointed and take away from their legacy. The performance was better than anything I could have dreamed of. Especially Alexander the Great was just amazing to listen to!
The head of the gong beater fell off when I saw them in Birmingham 😅 Amazing setlist and a superb performance - my joint 1st Maiden gig with the first leg of the Legacy tour. I really get the sense that they know that their days are numbered, and they’re all savouring every single moment. We are lucky every time they take to the stage.
Yeah I think they know unfortunately that the end is in sight no matter what they say on stage. I don’t think Nicko can play the drums as aggressively has he does for much longer. Whether they have another album planned in the future who knows. I will make a prediction though the last planned British show they will play will be at West Ham’s new ground,whenever that will be.
@@Dogtown16v I had the same thought a final show at West Ham’s ground seems a fitting send off. 2025 for the 50th anniversary perhaps? I feel sad typing it, but I know that they will go out with dignity and respect whenever, wherever and however they chose to do it
Back from the Barcelona gig. It was amazing, incredible! Bruce Dickinson was on fire! The whole band gave us a wonderful night! It has been unforgetable!
Bruce sounds phenomenal on this tour, It's so great that his enjoying it to the fullest, only the best artists care for their fans so much that they can give the best show every time.
I saw them at the O2, they were absolutely brilliant! They all looked like they were having a fun time. Bruce is ever the entertainer and sounded great. I hope they release a live album from the London shows.
Goosebumps! Last year I couldn’t go because of my heart not allowing me. This year I hope to have had the surgery so I can be in between the other fans and Jump and sing along without suddenly fainting 😂
Bruce seems really happy in his personal life right now and that's going to reflect with his on stage performance. I'm just hoping they bring this tour to Australia.
I saw them both in Manchester and London. Fantastic performances and they’re all having the time of their lives on stage! I think they still have a good few years left in them so we’ll still be able to enjoy Maiden for a while longer yet! ❤
What was the sound like at the MEN? Not been there for a while and it was always a bit dodgy (and it's my local). Sound at the O2 on Sat 8th was mind blowing from my position :)
It has taken him a long to recover from his cancer and then he did not have time to do much as it was straight back into making the new album as her said in an interview, he is back to his quirky self, like he was back in the 90's he is now enjoying the end road and i feel this will be the last tour for them, unlike what kiss did there are not making a Digi self to keep it going there are always a live band like harries as said, so after his new solo album tour and iron mains tour this is something he is living up on, and good on him for doing at his age, and this is why we all love him and iron maiden.🤘
Even though I'm not a fan of Senjutsu, I am ecstatic that they're finally giving the SIT songs the stage time that they deserve. Bruce is iconic whether he is grumpy or wearing a chimp mask on stage. If he's having more fun, then we, the fans, are having more fun. Up The Irons!!
@@Vortigan07 It was raining. Which is a normal Manchester weather condition. I think the last gig I went to in Manchester, when it was not Raining, was Foo Fighters in 2007😂 I missed Maiden on the Beast tour. I had tickets for Kyiv. I was going to see Maiden and do some travelling around Ukraine. Putin put the kai-basch on that ☹️ But the gig in Manchester well made up for it 😀
I noticed that in Amsterdam that Bruce was doing A class in his vocals! Went with my dying dad and it’s probably hist last time. I always visit every tour they have for the past 20 years. So very good to see them like this. Also had VIP tickets, were very good.
Greetings from the UK-England....I've been seeing Maiden live since 1979,I'm 62 now and the gigs last year and this year have been some of their best EVER !!....Here in Nottingham my home city during Stranger in a Strange Land Bruce forgot/totally missed out the second verse of the song,everyone carried on without missing a beat and Bruce apologised and laughed it off....10 minutes into that show I knew it was going to be another cracking gig 🤘🙂
Maiden are the GOAT of Metal. No one else comes even close, because they're amazing in every aspect, professional and personal. If you haven't seen them, make a gift to yourself and do before we lose those guys forever.
I saw maiden in Nottingham last month and bruce alluded to somethibg like "see you next time in a much bigger place" which makes me think they have stadium shows planned for 2024/25. He usually drops hints that end up coming true
Saw these guys in Pittsburgh last Friday - the whole band is performing at top level and Bruce's voice has been restored back to mid 80's quality and sound.
Bruce is one of the greatest singers. Between wardrobe changes, and there are many, he says he tries to calm down, and do vocal exercises, then back up the stairs to do the next song. Very physically challenging, up and down those stairs every time, running around on stage. I recognize those vocal challenges, so if he hits a bad note, as a singer myself, I will never have anything bad to say about Bruce.
Seen them in Nottingham last month... What a fkin performance it was, and from all the band.. Not a missed note, beat or vocal.. These guys get better with age, and they love it more than ever, and it shows. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Your analysis is spot on. Bruce has seemingly been distancing himself from Maiden since the mid-80s….until now. It’s as if he’s at peace with it, has accepted it and has (finally) grown into the role…and is loving it in the process. He absolutely appears to be having more fun than ever, and that seems to be resulting in better vocal performances than we’ve seen in years. I attended one of the London shows and enjoyed it more than any if the previous 18 Maiden gigs I was at.
There have been times over the years where Bruce has given the impression that he thought singing with Iron Maiden was a bit beneath him. Especially in the 90s.
Saw them both nights in Tampere, they sounded incredible. I'm extremely happy they finally played the SIT songs again because they don't have long to go and I got to see those songs live.
I believe THIS is the Iron Maiden tour to see for every die-hard fan. I wish they can bring the tour to every country they haven't been able to, even if it takes a year.
I don't know about the other shows, but that final note of ATG in Krakow was mind-blowing. He kept it with a beautiful vibrato for so long... I've been there and it truly was a magical finish to a legendary song played perfectly \m/
Bruce sounded at his best in his Brave New World run in my opinion.. and his cleans this tour absolutely rivals that era. He sounds just as good as he sounded in Rock in Rio
He was immense in Glasgow. Had a great laugh with the seated audience too, naming the lettered sections for the mexican wave etc. Vocally he was absolutely ON POINT and effortless. The high, low and long notes. It was the best i've EVER saw them since early 2000's
Bruce is having a blast, singing better than ever and playing one of the best Maiden setlists ever! Time machine, Hell on Earth and Days of future past are insanely great live! The metal of the gods show was perfection, they slayed ever song!! UP THE IRONS 🤘
Bruce is amazing always! He is the soul of the band! I love it when he does hilarious things! I watched him in April/2023 on the Jon Lord Special and he was amazing! 🖤
one thing i did notice was the lack of costume change and less running about, this probably helped his vocals because he was able to rest a bit more, i think this applies to the whole band, they are in their 60s,70s and it's pretty amazing they are still performing to this very high standard.
@@yanikem6655 yeah , honestly worst iron maiden album of the 90's is a tie between no prayer for the dying and Virtual XI .not that those albums suck , all IM albums are good albums on their own but those two in particular lacked something the other (2) 90's albums had
Lol people with their rose colored glasses. He's a way better singer these days. Show me a single live recording of Caught Somewhere in time in 86/87 that's better than on this tour.
I saw last week the setlist in Milan and it was phenomenal. an amazing energy and show. You could feel Bruce was having. blast because he was craking jokes and banter at us. Absolutely worthy the ticket
Saw them in Glasgow in June and its the best live maiden I've seen and I've seen maiden live since early 80s.Bruce was off the scale.Incredible vocals.
I’d be a lot better at singing and a lot more relaxed if I didn’t have to do a major custom change after every single song, make sure the flame thrower works, etc etc. Legacy wasn’t just a concert it was a broadway spectical and a metal concert. It really was insane.
I liked Iron maiden when Blaze was singing. X factor is an underrated album. Those songs were meant for Blazes' voice. Bruce has always had a great voice but Blaze was so underrated.
When I saw them in Leeds & Manchester, I noticed right away how spot on Bruce’s vocals were. And I love how you captured him holding the long note at the end of Alexander. That blew my mind seeing it live. 🤘🏼
The whole performance and sound at the O2 on Saturday 8th was mind blowing. One of the best concerts I've seen, all sound, set and performance were top notch.
Bruce has always had great presence on stage his banter and antics were always part of what makes them such a great live act. It does seem this tour he's even more than usual as you pointed out which is great to see. The band in general seem to be having a blast with this tour and as time is marching on so the end must be not too far it's nice to see them still enjoying it.
Was at the Dublin gig the 24th of June this year and they were brilliant!! 1st time i saw them was 1990 in the same venue which was called the point back then... (I still call it the Point) 🤣 will never forget that gig as long as i live!! saw them in 2015 in brazil Belo Horizonte. they looked tired then!! i had to go and see them cos i think this is most likely the last time they will play in Dublin again... i pray i am wrong 🙏 one of the greatest live bands out there with brilliant studio albums, UP THE IRONS!!
Saw them in Milan on Saturday and Bruce commented that his new fiancee (who happens to be half Italian) was in the crowd. As you mentioned, maybe he is just in a good place in life after being recently engaged?
I had a chance to see Maiden on 4 dates in the UK and they were amazing each time. It was fun to also see Bruce mess up the lyrics to Stranger in a Strange Land on two of those shows! lol
Time is ticking, but still there is going to be Bruce's solo album & tour, then some Maidens 50th anniversary and then let's see. Come on, deep purple is still on stage , but not same energy
I was at the Birmingham show & Bruce was amazing (the whole band were) I actually said to my friend that I'd seen Maiden first time in 1983 on the World Piece Tour every tour since bar a few & he / they sounded better than ever, so yeah Bruce is singing amazingly well.
Saw them twice in the early 2000s and Bruce was a crank both times and seemed angry they weren't playing larger venues. Glad to see he's finally having fun.
Bruce has been sounding incredible! I'm loving everything about this new tour. Yes, I think it's the best, yet. (I've been a fan for over 30 years now!!!)
Was slightly worried seeing the title, thought something might have been wrong with him that I never noticed, saw them live in Birmingham. I enjoyed Maiden going in but I came out fucking obsessed with them, they're all I've listened to for the last week. Bruce was a joy to watch on stage.
i went to see them at the o2 on this tour and i was blown away by the level of performance these guys showed, i last saw them in 1993 and they were good then, but this was possibly the best show ever, Bruce's vocals were exceptional and don't forget this guy has fought cancer on the tongue, so to be able to perform like this is truly amazing, all i can say is these guys are man machines Up The Irons!! Slava Ukraini!!.
Regarding what you said about the last tour seeming more like a "job" for Bruce, I imagine at least some of it had to do with his hip? I know for the pre-pandemic leg of Legacy of the Beast he was in a LOT of pain and working hard not to show it, and I wonder if he was still building up his mobility during the second half of the tour when it resumed in 2022. But I also happen to think he overextended himself with Legacy as well; too many costume changes, too many props, he had to concentrate on getting all of that right and keeping it all working that I'm sure it felt like work, even if he enjoyed the spectacle of it all!
Thank you for your video. What I noticed from several fan live videos is that Bruce runs and hops less frequently as compared to what he used to do in, for example, their 2017 tour. On the other hand, it almost seems like this gives him more opportunities to really focus on the singing.
I saw them a few weeks ago in Glasgow, I thought exactly the same! Bruce looked like he was having so much fun on the stage. I have to say so did Adrian! He seemed to be engaging more with the fans than I’ve seen him on previous tours.
I have seen Maiden on the Maiden England tour (I think 2013), the Book of Souls Tour (both 2016 and 2017), and the Legacy tour (both 2019 and 2022). Bruce always has fun on stage. I haven't yet seen the Future Past tour, though I hope they bring it to North America in 2024 (I can't afford the Power Trip festival and can't make it to the Canadian dates this fall). But if he is having even more fun on this tour, more power to him!
When Bruce is relaxed is 100% better than every frontman. Only old age grumpy side can ruin that sometimes, but when is relaxed and looking for fun is kinda incredible.
My friend and I agree that when we saw the band at Birmingham it's the best we've heard the band sound and Bruce's voice was better than we've ever heard live.
A rock manager called Paulo Baron was at the Download festival, which is located 2 hours from London. It was just after when Bruce got recover from the cancer. He says that Bruce came all the way from London to the Festival by BYCICLE, yes riding a f* BYCICLE. He change clothes and went up the stage to sing. Yes my friends, and some pop singers has to use playback to performe...
That's the yearly Heavy Metal Truants cancer charity thing. Rock/Metal Band members, music press, mangers, crew etc do the cycle run every year, they also do an online charity auction, I think Rod Smallwood, Iron Maidens manager set it up.
I caught them at the Leeds, UK date; despite being a Maiden fan for more than 30 years & since childhood (I'm 43) this is the first time I've seen them live and what a performance. It was absolutely phenomenal; Bruce's vocals were amazing despite such a tough setlist (especially Alexander the Great) and I hope I move as well as him when I'm 64 - he seemed to have boundless energy. Nicko, Steve, Adrian, Janick & Dave all seemed to be drinking in every last moment too, as if they know that it can't go on for too much longer. If this turns out to be their final arena tour, I'm so glad I managed to see it. I hope not, of course!
I've waited longer than you. Finally saw them in Nottingham on this tour at 56. First time heard Maiden was when a schoolmate played it Iron Maiden and Killers albums when I was about 13.
Flew alone to Barcelona to see them. Hadn't watched anything online to get the surprise effect. What a night! Somewhere in Time, Can I Play With Madness, Alexander the Great and one of my favourites...Stanger in a Strange Land. I can die now. 😆 We will all cherish these moments when they decide to retire. I'm from Europe but would have flown to Australia! They deserve it.
I saw them in London the other week. Absolutley amazing. I haven't heard Bruce sound as good as this in years. Best concert I've seen them play. I hope they have recorded it. After the live night of the dead album, I thought it was all over. Incredible performance on this tour.
They are all having fun, but Bruce is always the funniest one. I like seeing them enjoying their job and I honnestly think that he has always had that goofy side, however, they now that everything it's coming to an end (maybe not that soon but eventually it will happen), so they are trying to enjoy their job as much as they can. 🤘
My first time seen them live, 2 weeks ago July11 in Amsterdam! I felt instantly lucky for my first time being The Future Past Tour! And what you said about Bruce is true, he was hypedynamic all night, maybe something backstage in between the tracks heheheh Anyway now I can die in peace🤘
I saw them yesterday in Barcelona. Great show and great Bruce, with a great vocal level and indeed very animated, running around the stage all the time in a trench coat even with a 40 degree temperature!! 🥵🤘
I saw them in Manchester it was as good as ive seen them cant help feeling that i will see them for the last time soon very bittersweet as i am fortunate to have lived at the same time as one of the greatest bands ever!
I was in Dortmund last week. I gotta tell you, yes, theyre getting old and yes you can hear it. But for Real, they sounded better than they did in the past 10 Years. So fn good! Bruce sounded like 25 again
Approval. It's not bad either. On the contrary. If you didn't notice the age, it would probably be fake. I was at the first gig in Munich last week and I have to say - I was thrilled! So authentic. I've known Maiden since 1986 and it would never occur to me to say anything about the aging gentlemen to say bad things. Just be happy that they are still around - and hopefully for a long time to come. Have fun and enjoy every moment with Maiden. Instead of doing some nonsensical analysis. With that in mind, all the best out there! Mario 🤘😜
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Bruce is the best singer and have a lot s professionals too
Hi. It is your channel and I do respect that. But after watching so many of your videos I must ask you why mixing politics into this!? The war is bad,I agree but Europe paid so much already why not just leave it out of this?
@@preleking Europe is fueling the war. Also the guy in the video said support Ukraine. That IS a political statement witch is helping taking 1000 lives every single day!
I saw them last night. He was having such a good time on stage. So much energy. So much talent in his voice.
Bruce is simply an incredible frontman. He has lifted Iron Maiden to the highest levels in heavy metal and he is inevitably enjoying himself, like the other members, of this incredible and unique tour. May they perform tours such as this one in the coming years. Up the Irons!!!
Bruce is the kind of guy you've "known" for most of your life to a point it basically feels like he's a friend. I'm stoked that he's having such a great time specially singing songs from my all-time favorite album! All the best from Brazil, I really enjoy your stuff!
Really? He has been more and more grumpy every ten years , now he mocking his mates and other musicans, he s a little dwarf, not a Nice man at all… he does not been around another musicans , after a show he is not talking to his bandmates. Steve, nico is the most jovial and easy going down to earth, Adrian is introvert n´byt Nice, same with dave shy but Nice. Bruce is not a good person, anymore, actually after powerslave his personality changed, he Can be Nice,2 sec aftereards he scream and yell to You , never work for your heroes. And Please stop saying maiden is a metal band, its rock, not metal, Even some songs have metal elements. Nicko says itsrock roll, same with steve, Adrian and dave.
@@SMEDSRUDmusicYou're being a bit dramatic. Bruce is annoying at times, but that'sabout it. And they definitely ARE metal. To be rock, a band has to have some 'rock 'n roll' about them, a little bit of looseness. Maiden aren't like that at all, infact they're pretty stiff. But that's cool. They tried to be rock when they covered 'communication breakdown' and it was abysmal.
@@SMEDSRUDmusic did you work for Bruce and he was a dick? Tell us more…
Bruce can be a real ass. Steve, Murray so cool. Dio so cool. Bruce assf:ck dickinson.
@@SMEDSRUDmusic There's no need for pedantry or jealousy, my dude. Just speak your mind. You just don't like him and that's okay.
Dude they are literaly Gods in heavy metal world...How many bands do u know that they're on scene more than 40 years? Can u even imagine that? We are so lucky to still have them here on earth. Songs...lyrics...live performances...everything...they are just from another planet 🤘
Second only to RUSH. It's sad that they will never tour again. But I'm happy Maiden are still here.
Real fans know bruce has always been like this, since 81
If this is their last major tour then it’s been a blast. They sounded phenomenal on this tour. Bruce was on fire. Hopefully they will release it as a live album.
Yep, live album would be gold🔥🔥
Steve always said he regretted not filming somewhere on Tour (1986-87 tour for the album) so it’s looking likely my friend 😀👍🏻
In Amsterdam he said see you again soon, so i hardly think ti is their last.
@@KeimpeJ he said the same thing in Nottingham to us…LOTB next year?
@@reecemaddy 🤘🤘🤘
It's almost a curtain call for them, so it's time to let loose when possible. He's a true entertainer and a normal metalhead enjoying Metal which has always been the purpose of Metal. How many people can say they have lived through so much, especially in our time and age when people can't appreciate life and make it happen every passing day? These guys sure can.
Rock n roll, maiden has never been a metal band, all the members calls then selves hardrock. Hes they have some metal elements, no more.
@@SMEDSRUDmusicThey're absolutely a metal band, you putz.
With all his passions he lived a life of 10 people, not wasting a moment. I'm sure his head is full of memories and ideas of what to do next. I admire this guy.
Me I am 60 and STILL a period MEALHAED
@@SMEDSRUDmusic 7:18
I think the stripped down nature of this tour makes it better. I like that Bruce is more stationary… he sings better when he is not out of breath from running around. I dig him chilling there and just singing.
The band have said that "Every show is the best night of their Lives" ,regarding this tour. And, for the fans like your good self, this is amazing to participate in and see. Bruce is fulfilling the other roles in his life outside Maiden. And each gig is a Celebration of the band, what they have achieved, and the generations of fans together at the shows. He kicked Cancer's Ass. If that were me, Id be having the best time of life onstage with my lifelong mates aswell to the sound of metal music.🤘👏👍 Be it Maiden, Metallica or Priest, Im delighted to see these bands enjoy themselves still like this.
He's embracing life the man is loving life and he's in his 60s and enjoying himself is the best thing
I saw British Lion the day before a Maiden double show, small location, extremly hot air, everybody was sweating .. and then you see Steve on stage, singing every song and having so much energy, really amazing.
Saw them in London. Was nervous because I didn’t wanna get disappointed and take away from their legacy. The performance was better than anything I could have dreamed of. Especially Alexander the Great was just amazing to listen to!
The head of the gong beater fell off when I saw them in Birmingham 😅
Amazing setlist and a superb performance - my joint 1st Maiden gig with the first leg of the Legacy tour.
I really get the sense that they know that their days are numbered, and they’re all savouring every single moment.
We are lucky every time they take to the stage.
It was quality 😂😂😂 Amazing night . Bruce was Awesome, as good as ever
@@TimLoopsUK possibly even better than ever?!
Yeah I think they know unfortunately that the end is in sight no matter what they say on stage.
I don’t think Nicko can play the drums as aggressively has he does for much longer.
Whether they have another album planned in the future who knows.
I will make a prediction though the last planned British show they will play will be at West Ham’s new ground,whenever that will be.
@@Dogtown16v I had the same thought a final show at West Ham’s ground seems a fitting send off. 2025 for the 50th anniversary perhaps?
I feel sad typing it, but I know that they will go out with dignity and respect whenever, wherever and however they chose to do it
Seen them in Nottingham 3rd of july, was unbelievable i had one of the best nights of my life!
Back from the Barcelona gig. It was amazing, incredible! Bruce Dickinson was on fire! The whole band gave us a wonderful night! It has been unforgetable!
Bruce sounds phenomenal on this tour, It's so great that his enjoying it to the fullest, only the best artists care for their fans so much that they can give the best show every time.
I saw them at the O2, they were absolutely brilliant! They all looked like they were having a fun time. Bruce is ever the entertainer and sounded great. I hope they release a live album from the London shows.
I saw them there on the sat ,they were awesome,I first saw them in 1990.
Goosebumps! Last year I couldn’t go because of my heart not allowing me. This year I hope to have had the surgery so I can be in between the other fans and Jump and sing along without suddenly fainting 😂
Bruce seems really happy in his personal life right now and that's going to reflect with his on stage performance. I'm just hoping they bring this tour to Australia.
Yep me too. They were meant to be here in 2020 but then Covid happened and them not coming back yet really surprises me
@@AndyTheRoo Had tickets to the Perth LOTB tour, was going to be my sons first Maiden show.
Yes praying to the metal gods
There you go bruv. I'm going to see them for the very first time. September 12 it is.
I saw them both in Manchester and London. Fantastic performances and they’re all having the time of their lives on stage! I think they still have a good few years left in them so we’ll still be able to enjoy Maiden for a while longer yet! ❤
What was the sound like at the MEN? Not been there for a while and it was always a bit dodgy (and it's my local). Sound at the O2 on Sat 8th was mind blowing from my position :)
Saw them in Nottingham, Birmingham, and both dates in London. Spot on and amazing each time. They definitely have a few good years left in them.
@@iio58 I was at the MEN arena and it was awesome :)
It has taken him a long to recover from his cancer and then he did not have time to do much as it was straight back into making the new album as her said in an interview, he is back to his quirky self, like he was back in the 90's he is now enjoying the end road and i feel this will be the last tour for them, unlike what kiss did there are not making a Digi self to keep it going there are always a live band like harries as said, so after his new solo album tour and iron mains tour this is something he is living up on, and good on him for doing at his age, and this is why we all love him and iron maiden.🤘
Even though I'm not a fan of Senjutsu, I am ecstatic that they're finally giving the SIT songs the stage time that they deserve. Bruce is iconic whether he is grumpy or wearing a chimp mask on stage. If he's having more fun, then we, the fans, are having more fun. Up The Irons!!
I’m not a fan of senjitsu either, but the songs from that album do sound far better when done live.
Give it time. It will grow on you just like all other albums they have made...
@@Michael_Warlock Excellent work, Capt. Grammar.
@Guds777 Nah, that's ok because there are enough Maiden albums to get by with, that I do like.
Me either not really into any of the albums since Amolad. Songs way too long.
I saw them at Manchester and they were outstanding. One of the best gigs, of any band, including Maiden, I've been to see for a number of years.
I was there too and I couldn't agree more!! As good as they've always been and even better, if anything!
@@Vortigan07 It was raining. Which is a normal Manchester weather condition. I think the last gig I went to in Manchester, when it was not Raining, was Foo Fighters in 2007😂
I missed Maiden on the Beast tour. I had tickets for Kyiv. I was going to see Maiden and do some travelling around Ukraine. Putin put the kai-basch on that ☹️ But the gig in Manchester well made up for it 😀
I noticed that in Amsterdam that Bruce was doing A class in his vocals! Went with my dying dad and it’s probably hist last time. I always visit every tour they have for the past 20 years. So very good to see them like this. Also had VIP tickets, were very good.
Saw them Friday night. It was amazing. Janick was crazy, so much energy, delight, and athleticism. Bruce sang beautifully. Every one was flawless.
Greetings from the UK-England....I've been seeing Maiden live since 1979,I'm 62 now and the gigs last year and this year have been some of their best EVER !!....Here in Nottingham my home city during Stranger in a Strange Land Bruce forgot/totally missed out the second verse of the song,everyone carried on without missing a beat and Bruce apologised and laughed it off....10 minutes into that show I knew it was going to be another cracking gig 🤘🙂
Maiden are the GOAT of Metal.
No one else comes even close, because they're amazing in every aspect, professional and personal.
If you haven't seen them, make a gift to yourself and do before we lose those guys forever.
I saw maiden in Nottingham last month and bruce alluded to somethibg like "see you next time in a much bigger place" which makes me think they have stadium shows planned for 2024/25. He usually drops hints that end up coming true
Yeah, he did say "see you next time last week in Amsterdam as well. I hope so.
Saw these guys in Pittsburgh last Friday - the whole band is performing at top level and Bruce's voice has been restored back to mid 80's quality and sound.
Bruce is one of the greatest singers. Between wardrobe changes, and there are many, he says he tries to calm down, and do vocal exercises, then back up the stairs to do the next song. Very physically challenging, up and down those stairs every time, running around on stage. I recognize those vocal challenges, so if he hits a bad note, as a singer myself, I will never have anything bad to say about Bruce.
WTH are you talking about? Bruce is TERRIBLE live! His voice is BAD, REALLY BAD! Get your hearing tested dude!
Maybe they're just filming this tour for an incoming cd/blu ray. I hope so, because I want Somewhere in time live.
Seen them in Nottingham last month... What a fkin performance it was, and from all the band.. Not a missed note, beat or vocal.. These guys get better with age, and they love it more than ever, and it shows. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I was there in Munich, Great Show!!
Maiden played Spokane, WA for the first time in 37 years in 2022. It was the best Maiden show I’ve seen across 5 decades.
Your analysis is spot on. Bruce has seemingly been distancing himself from Maiden since the mid-80s….until now. It’s as if he’s at peace with it, has accepted it and has (finally) grown into the role…and is loving it in the process. He absolutely appears to be having more fun than ever, and that seems to be resulting in better vocal performances than we’ve seen in years. I attended one of the London shows and enjoyed it more than any if the previous 18 Maiden gigs I was at.
There have been times over the years where Bruce has given the impression that he thought singing with Iron Maiden was a bit beneath him. Especially in the 90s.
Saw them both nights in Tampere, they sounded incredible. I'm extremely happy they finally played the SIT songs again because they don't have long to go and I got to see those songs live.
I believe THIS is the Iron Maiden tour to see for every die-hard fan. I wish they can bring the tour to every country they haven't been able to, even if it takes a year.
I don't know about the other shows, but that final note of ATG in Krakow was mind-blowing. He kept it with a beautiful vibrato for so long... I've been there and it truly was a magical finish to a legendary song played perfectly \m/
bruce and adrian saved this tour.. they're the mvps no doubt...
Bruce sounded at his best in his Brave New World run in my opinion.. and his cleans this tour absolutely rivals that era. He sounds just as good as he sounded in Rock in Rio
He was immense in Glasgow. Had a great laugh with the seated audience too, naming the lettered sections for the mexican wave etc. Vocally he was absolutely ON POINT and effortless. The high, low and long notes. It was the best i've EVER saw them since early 2000's
This is why Iron Maiden is in my top 5 of all time
Bruce is having a blast, singing better than ever and playing one of the best Maiden setlists ever! Time machine, Hell on Earth and Days of future past are insanely great live! The metal of the gods show was perfection, they slayed ever song!! UP THE IRONS 🤘
Bruce is amazing always!
He is the soul of the band!
I love it when he does hilarious things! I watched him in April/2023 on the Jon Lord Special and he was amazing! 🖤
one thing i did notice was the lack of costume change and less running about, this probably helped his vocals because he was able to rest a bit more, i think this applies to the whole band, they are in their 60s,70s and it's pretty amazing they are still performing to this very high standard.
Just wanted to say I really enjoy the effort you put into each post! Up those Irons!🇺🇸
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy it!
Bruce’s voice on this tour has been amazing. Sounds like he did in his 89s Prime!
He sounds old, nothing like early days.😊
@@steely666xactly….. but still ok i would say
@@steely666 he does sound old now…but STILL far better than the raspy shi*t he did on No Prayer For The Dying!
@@yanikem6655 yeah , honestly worst iron maiden album of the 90's is a tie between no prayer for the dying and Virtual XI .not that those albums suck , all IM albums are good albums on their own but those two in particular lacked something the other (2) 90's albums had
Lol people with their rose colored glasses. He's a way better singer these days. Show me a single live recording of Caught Somewhere in time in 86/87 that's better than on this tour.
I saw last week the setlist in Milan and it was phenomenal. an amazing energy and show. You could feel Bruce was having. blast because he was craking jokes and banter at us. Absolutely worthy the ticket
Saw them in Glasgow in June and its the best live maiden I've seen and I've seen maiden live since early 80s.Bruce was off the scale.Incredible vocals.
I’d be a lot better at singing and a lot more relaxed if I didn’t have to do a major custom change after every single song, make sure the flame thrower works, etc etc. Legacy wasn’t just a concert it was a broadway spectical and a metal concert. It really was insane.
NOT A SPECTACLE...A PERFORMANCE! WAS AN AWESOME CONCERT!
a bit like all 80s metal tours
Bruce and the rest of them have all probably talked how this is the last major tour .
I liked Iron maiden when Blaze was singing. X factor is an underrated album. Those songs were meant for Blazes' voice. Bruce has always had a great voice but Blaze was so underrated.
I saw them in London on this tour. The videos cannot do the show justice. It’s probably one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to
Greatest hard rock/Metal band of all time. Always have been. Always will be. UP THE IRONS FOR LIFE!
Ya, Mickey Rourke is killing it on vocals these days!
Saw them live in Mexico City on 2022 and Bruce was on point and behaving exactly the same. UP THE IRONS!
When I saw them in Leeds & Manchester, I noticed right away how spot on Bruce’s vocals were. And I love how you captured him holding the long note at the end of Alexander. That blew my mind seeing it live. 🤘🏼
The whole performance and sound at the O2 on Saturday 8th was mind blowing. One of the best concerts I've seen, all sound, set and performance were top notch.
It was crazy good!
it's the long hair, it's giving him powers
Bruce has always had great presence on stage his banter and antics were always part of what makes them such a great live act. It does seem this tour he's even more than usual as you pointed out which is great to see. The band in general seem to be having a blast with this tour and as time is marching on so the end must be not too far it's nice to see them still enjoying it.
Saw them in Milan last saturday, It was GLORIOUS
Achievement unlocked! You featured one of my videos!! 😁😁🤟
Thanks for that one, bro! ;)
Was at the Dublin gig the 24th of June this year and they were brilliant!! 1st time i saw them was 1990 in the same venue which was called the point back then... (I still call it the Point) 🤣 will never forget that gig as long as i live!! saw them in 2015 in brazil Belo Horizonte. they looked tired then!! i had to go and see them cos i think this is most likely the last time they will play in Dublin again... i pray i am wrong 🙏 one of the greatest live bands out there with brilliant studio albums, UP THE IRONS!!
Saw them in Milan on Saturday and Bruce commented that his new fiancee (who happens to be half Italian) was in the crowd. As you mentioned, maybe he is just in a good place in life after being recently engaged?
I was in Milan also and the crowd was absolutely NUTS! The best show for me and I've seen them 17 times.
He sounded awesome on this tour and they show no sign of stopping just now.
In Milan was absolutely a great show. We were surprised, 'cause we didn't expect that Bruce would have been in such a great shape!
I had a chance to see Maiden on 4 dates in the UK and they were amazing each time. It was fun to also see Bruce mess up the lyrics to Stranger in a Strange Land on two of those shows! lol
Time is ticking, but still there is going to be Bruce's solo album & tour, then some Maidens 50th anniversary and then let's see. Come on, deep purple is still on stage , but not same energy
I watched them in Birmingham on the 4th , Bruce was running round like a teenager , the band is still young when they play.
I was at the Birmingham show & Bruce was amazing (the whole band were) I actually said to my friend that I'd seen Maiden first time in 1983 on the World Piece Tour every tour since bar a few & he / they sounded better than ever, so yeah Bruce is singing amazingly well.
Saw them twice in the early 2000s and Bruce was a crank both times and seemed angry they weren't playing larger venues. Glad to see he's finally having fun.
Bruce has been sounding incredible! I'm loving everything about this new tour. Yes, I think it's the best, yet. (I've been a fan for over 30 years now!!!)
Thanks for sharing! You Rock MP!!! ✌️❤🎸
Was slightly worried seeing the title, thought something might have been wrong with him that I never noticed, saw them live in Birmingham.
I enjoyed Maiden going in but I came out fucking obsessed with them, they're all I've listened to for the last week.
Bruce was a joy to watch on stage.
I saw them a few weeks ago in Glasgow. They were fantastic! Best I've seen them since the 80's.
i went to see them at the o2 on this tour and i was blown away by the level of performance these guys showed, i last saw them in 1993 and they were good then, but this was possibly the best show ever, Bruce's vocals were exceptional and don't forget this guy has fought cancer on the tongue, so to be able to perform like this is truly amazing, all i can say is these guys are man machines Up The Irons!! Slava Ukraini!!.
Regarding what you said about the last tour seeming more like a "job" for Bruce, I imagine at least some of it had to do with his hip? I know for the pre-pandemic leg of Legacy of the Beast he was in a LOT of pain and working hard not to show it, and I wonder if he was still building up his mobility during the second half of the tour when it resumed in 2022. But I also happen to think he overextended himself with Legacy as well; too many costume changes, too many props, he had to concentrate on getting all of that right and keeping it all working that I'm sure it felt like work, even if he enjoyed the spectacle of it all!
Happy to see Bruce having fun. He's earned it
Bruce is smokin 🔥
Thank you for your video. What I noticed from several fan live videos is that Bruce runs and hops less frequently as compared to what he used to do in, for example, their 2017 tour. On the other hand, it almost seems like this gives him more opportunities to really focus on the singing.
Great comment, I quite agree with all. I got a question, from where is taken footage at 2:23 and 3:51...can you share full footage please
I saw them a few weeks ago in Glasgow, I thought exactly the same! Bruce looked like he was having so much fun on the stage. I have to say so did Adrian! He seemed to be engaging more with the fans than I’ve seen him on previous tours.
I was there in Birmingham when the gong beater broke! It was great!
I have seen Maiden on the Maiden England tour (I think 2013), the Book of Souls Tour (both 2016 and 2017), and the Legacy tour (both 2019 and 2022). Bruce always has fun on stage. I haven't yet seen the Future Past tour, though I hope they bring it to North America in 2024 (I can't afford the Power Trip festival and can't make it to the Canadian dates this fall). But if he is having even more fun on this tour, more power to him!
I completely agree regarding Bruces voice. I caught the tour in Manchester and Bruce sounded excellent, In fact I've rarely heard him sounding better.
When Bruce is relaxed is 100% better than every frontman.
Only old age grumpy side can ruin that sometimes, but when is relaxed and looking for fun is kinda incredible.
My friend and I agree that when we saw the band at Birmingham it's the best we've heard the band sound and Bruce's voice was better than we've ever heard live.
A rock manager called Paulo Baron was at the Download festival, which is located 2 hours from London. It was just after when Bruce got recover from the cancer. He says that Bruce came all the way from London to the Festival by BYCICLE, yes riding a f* BYCICLE. He change clothes and went up the stage to sing. Yes my friends, and some pop singers has to use playback to performe...
That's the yearly Heavy Metal Truants cancer charity thing. Rock/Metal Band members, music press, mangers, crew etc do the cycle run every year, they also do an online charity auction, I think Rod Smallwood, Iron Maidens manager set it up.
I caught them at the Leeds, UK date; despite being a Maiden fan for more than 30 years & since childhood (I'm 43) this is the first time I've seen them live and what a performance. It was absolutely phenomenal; Bruce's vocals were amazing despite such a tough setlist (especially Alexander the Great) and I hope I move as well as him when I'm 64 - he seemed to have boundless energy. Nicko, Steve, Adrian, Janick & Dave all seemed to be drinking in every last moment too, as if they know that it can't go on for too much longer. If this turns out to be their final arena tour, I'm so glad I managed to see it. I hope not, of course!
I've waited longer than you.
Finally saw them in Nottingham on this tour at 56.
First time heard Maiden was when a schoolmate played it Iron Maiden and Killers albums when I was about 13.
Hey. You got a point here; I saw them 2 times on the futurepast tour and You are actually right.
Flew alone to Barcelona to see them. Hadn't watched anything online to get the surprise effect. What a night! Somewhere in Time, Can I Play With Madness, Alexander the Great and one of my favourites...Stanger in a Strange Land.
I can die now. 😆
We will all cherish these moments when they decide to retire. I'm from Europe but would have flown to Australia! They deserve it.
I saw them in London the other week. Absolutley amazing. I haven't heard Bruce sound as good as this in years. Best concert I've seen them play. I hope they have recorded it. After the live night of the dead album, I thought it was all over. Incredible performance on this tour.
They are all having fun, but Bruce is always the funniest one. I like seeing them enjoying their job and I honnestly think that he has always had that goofy side, however, they now that everything it's coming to an end (maybe not that soon but eventually it will happen), so they are trying to enjoy their job as much as they can. 🤘
The man is in the ZONE! and the importance of this tour (Nico's last, Maidens last?) is not lost on him.
My first time seen them live, 2 weeks ago July11 in Amsterdam!
I felt instantly lucky for my first time being The Future Past Tour!
And what you said about Bruce is true, he was hypedynamic all night, maybe something backstage in between the tracks heheheh
Anyway now I can die in peace🤘
I saw them yesterday in Barcelona. Great show and great Bruce, with a great vocal level and indeed very animated, running around the stage all the time in a trench coat even with a 40 degree temperature!! 🥵🤘
Seen maiden in Milano on saturday. Bruce is at its top. It's incredible!
I saw Maiden live in Amsterdam on this tour and the last one and I can definitely say that there is a difference and his voice is amazing.
I saw them in Manchester it was as good as ive seen them cant help feeling that i will see them for the last time soon very bittersweet as i am fortunate to have lived at the same time as one of the greatest bands ever!
I was in Dortmund last week. I gotta tell you, yes, theyre getting old and yes you can hear it. But for Real, they sounded better than they did in the past 10 Years. So fn good! Bruce sounded like 25 again
Approval. It's not bad either. On the contrary. If you didn't notice the age, it would probably be fake. I was at the first gig in Munich last week and I have to say - I was thrilled! So authentic. I've known Maiden since 1986 and it would never occur to me to say anything about the aging gentlemen to say bad things. Just be happy that they are still around - and hopefully for a long time to come. Have fun and enjoy every moment with Maiden. Instead of doing some nonsensical analysis. With that in mind, all the best out there! Mario 🤘😜
@@oeki47 hey Mario! I agree with you 100%!!!