Extrapolating on the “we get the politicians we deserve”, I guess rock bands get the fans they deserve. Maiden always gave 100%, did not sell out, never cut corners, etc. So, we are still here 40+ years later.
That note hold by Bruce at the end of Alexander was amazing, wow!! I'm really happy with how well the band sounds in their mid 60's and Nicko in his early 70's Damn, I hope they come to Australia very soon as I wanna see them live!!!
Nico, you rock brother! Truly one of the most epic Ambassadors for Maiden who has ever walked the Earth 🔥🦇 I would like to see even more footage of the band when you share about a concert experience, just like you did for the section with Bruce b/c the visuals and music really punctuates what you are describing. Love your comment about Steve's look at the crowd after Hell on Earth. Pure epicness. Thank you!!!!!! Rock on 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼
Hey Nico, thanks for this. That long note from Bruce gave me goosebumps. Man, that dude still got it. Hopefully they'll release a proper live recording of this tour.
When I saw them in Calgary I went with a couple friends who didn't really know the Senjutsu album or the deeper cuts from Somewhere In Time, some of the songs they heard for the first time on our 8 hour drive to the show but they enjoyed the concert just as much as I did, they said it didn't matter that they didn't really know the songs, Maiden is just so good live. They are definitely the best live band I've ever seen I just hope I haven't seen them for the last time what with their ages and health problems. UP THE IRONS!
Great analisys! I was hinging tight on all your impressions. Can't wait for them to announce that tour in South America, so I have the opportunity to see Alexander the Great and Caught Somewhere in Time live.
@@davel7791 There's a reason I wrote "boys" and "gods" in quotes. Learn to distinguish the figurative meaning of my expressions that are nothing more than poetic.
👏Bravo! No one could have said it better than that. They deserve every praise you've given them. Well Done. Let's hope their around for a long long time. "Up The Irons"!🤘
iron maiden was my favorite band as a little kid in the early 80;s i went to their 7th son of a 7th son concert. my 1st concert...,,, the opening act was guns & roses.. a new band i had not heard of... i fell in love with GnR that day and GNR has been my favorite band ever since,,
The Edmonton show was fantastic. That was my fifth time seeing them and while they’ve always been great, that set list puts that one at the top for me. Also, lobster man!
We flew up from the States for the Edmonton show. I've been a Maiden fan since I got the Piece of Mind album in 1983 and this was my first live show. The boys gave an exceptional performance and I hope to see them again soon.
Besides the concert, I hope you enjoyed the visit to Edmonton. If you flew back on Sunday, I could have seen you if I hadn't taken the day off work :), as I work at that end of YEG on Sundays.
I have to agree Nico its not a set list for new fans but it was also so so good. I took my wife to her first big gig that she had been to in years. She absolutely loved it! Even though she only knows a hand full of tracks. I'm guessing theres not a snowball in hell chance of us meeting in person but it would be awesome as I think for me personally you've really reinvigorated my love for a band I'd maybe left behind a little so I will have thank you for that. Up the Irons!
If your ever do run into me, just know that I'm always happy to talk music, Maiden, guitars and everything else 😊 And thanks for the very kind compliment by the way! It's a great feeling to know I could have anything to do with someone's rekindled love for this band!
Thank you for all of this! Just absolutely brilliant! They are ALL playing and performing their hearts out on this tour! It has to be such a rush to be touring over 40 years and STILL seeing people going absolutely mental for them! Love seeing Adrian settling in and letting loose; nice seeing him smiling a lot and having lots of fun! I agree with you with all you said! They are all playing and performing better than ever!
I saw them Sept. 30 in Edmonton, and they were fantastic!! It was my third time seeing them, and I think I enjoyed this one the most. Love the videos man, thanks from Alberta.
i missed it and i could punch myself for that. they even played 2 nights in munich 31st july and 1st august and the setlist looked amazing. thankfully i got to see a very awesome tribute band a few weeks later who were playing a fantastic 2.5 hour set in a beautiful small park not far from here. the weather was perfect and they played something from every album. hearing alexander the great live for the first time was an amazing experience. i've grown to love this song a lot since i decided to properly listen to it a few months back. i hope i get to see maiden one more time in the not so distant future. we're all getting old (well i'm only 30 but you know)...
Very honourable mention to Pooch running Front of House sound. What an amazing addition he's been, the clarity and balance of the band on this tour are better than I've ever seen them.
Oh boy, Steve Harris was just so humble to suggest back in 87 that they may have one more album left to go!! And, here we are 36 years later!! Nico, I'd like you to to a video of say your top 25 songs and a ranking of the band's albums. You've probably did it but I'd be very curious to see what the result will be. Thanks and keep up your amazing work.
Thanks Nico and I flew over from Scotland to take in the Calgary and Edmonton shows and agree the two months off have energised the band not that the European shows I saw this year were bad. It's going to be long wait till Future Past 2024 . Would have been great to meet you as I enjoy the channel. 🤘🏻🍷
I'm not really sure what it is... It might be just a vibe thing, perhaps? 🤷 All I know is ever since it was released, any time I listen to Senjutsu, I'm reminded of SIT. And that's totally fine by me 😄
Thank you for the great videos i always watching this channel, can you make a video about the album A Matter Of Live And Death ( underrated album) ? Keep up the good job, Greets from The Netherlands!
Can’t wait for them to announce 2024 dates, coming to Brazil, so that I can see them again!!! Seeing them only once for this phenomenal tour (Amsterdam in july) doesn’t feel enough, at all. I need some more. My next venture is Bruce solo in april/24, but Im really needing more Maiden. Great review. Up the Irons!!! Cheers 🇧🇷
Great video Nico! I pray I get to see this tour in the states. I am not financially able to travel far so it's heartbreaking to have no dates for us in the states yet. UP THE IRONS FOREVER 🤘
So cool! Thank you for always sharing your experiences with us. It means a lot, really. Nice shirt once again. 😁👍 I want to thank you for always talking about all 6 of them individually. Sometimes with Maiden some members get highlighted more and you never do that. And it's so nice to hear your impressions because they're always so genuine and spot on. And you being recognized means something, of course it does, it means you are AWESOME!!!! Keep on rocking! We appreciate you to bits! 🙏👏👏🤘👍👋👋
I do try my best to not make this the Adrian Smith Channel 😅 The t-shirt is from Moose Pub in Vancouver. It's a really cool place with a very heavy Iron Maiden vibe. Great food too! Thanks so much for the very kind and generous support. It means a whole lot!! 🙏🙏
Hi Nico. I absolutely love what you do. Coming from a guitar player and huge Maiden fan. I have seen Maiden on almost every tour since No Prayer…..I was a teenager. I live near Cleveland Ohio USA. I was not able to see this tour. It is driving me nuts. I really want to see the his set list What if it’s the last???? “I’d love to hear your opinion on that topic” IF……they don’t do an American/eastern Canada tour……. Do you know of a quality video of the show? Thanks again brother.
Hey man, thanks so much for the very kind encouragenent! I don't think this is the last... They all look like they're in great shape and I get the impression they're enjoying touring now more than ever before! Especially since they're doing it comfortably and on their terms these days. I'm looking forward to the announcement of next year's leg too so that I can start making plans! 😃 Cheers, brother 🤜🤛
Seeing the angles from what I’m assuming are from the Vancouver shows (center to center left), I’m pretty sure I was standing right next to you (were you with another person?). Seeing you in this video I was, like, that had to be him.
glad you had such a blast nico! i agree with the trooper and fear of the dark... remember the first time i saw maiden (dance of death tour), we got all crazy with those tunes, specially fotd... another funny fact from that show is that i was the only one to sing along bruce lord of the flies entirely (i love that song) lol setlist is great, add futureal and public enema n°1 and it'd be perfect
Hoping they add a few songs to the North American leg of the tour! Maybe The Parchment??? Lost In a Lost World??? The Talisman??? Brighter Than a Thousand Suns???
These shows in North America they seem to play the songs a bit faster and Nicko was even better then the concerts in Europe. This tour deserves an official live release.
edmonton was the best sounding maiden gig i've ever seen...they always play hot in edmonton. but they were pretty sloppy. there was more than one spot where guys were in different parts of songs....was still a KILLER concert. the best i've seen them perform was book of souls tour.
To be honest, im *almost* a bit jealous that you managed to catch them four times during this tour, but the show where i saw them in July was genuinely the best night of my life. So im extremely grateful for being able to go. I hope they have at least one more tour in them, because im gonna see them as often as i can. I need to hear them play The Evil That Men Do at least once. And should i ever run into you at a Maiden show, the beer is on me
Watched them in Milan and the way they played was phenomenal - I say this as a fan, I'm not a musician. Bruce Dickinson is just incredible, it's amazing! Their performance of Alexander the Great was legendary. I hope they will release another album soon, they can't waste this inspiration and this energy...but I think there will be nothing out before 2025...
I would do a set with songs 7 minutes plus, and still have a blast. i saw in interview with steve, and he said that he wasnot expecting playing til the 60 years old. Logistics and travel is much more easier than a couple of years ago. Its funny to see young artists, local artists, cancelling a gig because of too much work Kiss been doign the same set for 20 years now. Totally in the comfort zone.
To be fair, young artists and local artists don't have access to the same logistics and comforts. They also have to pay things upfront as the days of record labels fronting everything and recouping later are pretty much long gone. I also think people are much more aware of the risks and negative impact associated with pushing too hard too soon. Again, people back in the day had no expectations of longevity for artists. Fortunately that has changed drastically for the better! 😊
It will definitely be a great live album. SIT is my favourite album and I love Senjutsu, so for me this set is awesome... I just don't think it'll have the same impact on a new generation of fans like LAD and RIR did. And it doesn't have to!
Nothing will ever top Live After Death. But they should absolutely release a live video/album in some form from this tour. I‘d be surprised, if they haven’t already planned for this. I do wonder though, how they would treat Nicko‘s drumming issues. Say as you will, but it is noticeable. The honest way would be to release a show as it is, which I would be absolutely ok with. Not sure how I would feel, if they would doctor in some drum fills or what now. Anyhow, this is just speculation. Thanx for another cool show review. 🤘🏻
He was almost back to his regular self, if they do a live album, it's most likely going to be from the US, or south american legs of the tour. They could also cherry pick the best song from many multiple shows from both years, like they did for the book of souls live chapter
A live album is for sure in the works considering the reason they're doing this tour is exactly because the original SIT tour was not captured officially. I honestly didn't hear any issues with the drumming... It's been simplified to adapt to the current situation, but it's sounding tight and solid throughout.
That's the only one I missed! Would have been interesting to run into each other there 🙂 My tribute band is playing Rockpile November 3rd if you want to come check that out 🤜🤛
@@LicksOfTheBeast I will try to make it. I penciled it in! Would have been great to see you indeed. Ran into an old Montreal Maiden friend right as I walked into the area in Calgary so a similar thing happened! \m/
Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts Nico, always enjoyable! I’m very excited for all that’s happening and expected to happen in 2024 (Bruce and Adrian and Roy Z on tour with a new album!!). I sure hope that part of the equation will be for US dates for the Future Past tour. Why doesn’t Iron Maiden throw in a new album on top of everything else?!! 🤘🤘🤘
Thank you very much Nico for sharing! I saw them in Vancouver, and honestly, I thought the sound quality would be much better. To me, it sounded like club music! Especially, the guitar sounds could not be distinguished. By the way, it was my first Maiden concert. Maybe I expected too much from a live heavy metal show in terms of the sound.
call me crazy if you want, but i think his new girlfriend made him at least 10 years younger ;) its very very unfortunate that they will probably stop due to nicko - i hope his son is ready to takeover if needed, else, i am sure we are about to enjoy a brand new dickinson band with smith in it!
That's a whole lot of speculating you just did there! 😂 It's not the feeling I got at all...but life is unpredictable so I'm just glad to see them play with such love for the music at a stage in my life when I certainly did not expect to still be doing so!
A band is as good as their deep cuts. The fact that Iron Maiden can pull THAT setlist with only 3 of their usual classics and still make the audience crazy is a testament to that. I think if they release a PROSHOT video it will be as good as Rock in Rio and I would dare to say even bette than Live After Death. (not a fan of the Live After Death video, the show is way too short and Bruce sounds burned out). UP THE IRONS!
Their "Legacy" ended with No Prayer For The Dying. They've been a shadow of their former selves ever since. They can still play. Bruce still sounds great. But they haven't written a decent song in 20 years. Meanwhile, everything from Number to 7th Son holds up as a masterpiece. And that solo at 6:45 blows.
luckily maiden don't listen to people stuck in the past like you who only listen to stuff from the 80s. the only reason they continue to tour is because of them writing new songs and playing those live.
@@benjambreeg Nah, you're confused. It isn't the past that appeals to me. It's simply that many artists have a vital period, and Maiden had one that was amazing. Paul McCartney doesn't write songs as good as he used to. Is that being "stuck in the past?" Must I accept sub par material because it's new? Maiden continues to tour because they love it and they make good money doing it. Good for them That doesn't mean I have to think it's good. But you can feel free to enjoy it by all means. Some people like Dave Matthews and Quiet Riot songs. Go figure. That's their right.
You'll not find many arguing that's not Maiden's purple patch, you're deluded if they've not done a single decent track in 20 years but you got your attention so fair dues innit.
@@Aurainmaker If they didn't do the earlier material I would say that some stuff was pretty good because it's basically re-writings of earlier stuff. I do like Tailgunner , which is ironically the first song on the album that was their demise. It was downhill after that.
@@NelsonMontana1234 that’s fine mate, if you think their prime was 80-90, that’s ok. I think their prime was 00- present excluding book of souls. Enjoy them while they’re around
I would absolutely love a live album from this tour
I NEED a live album from this your
They’ve gotta do one!
Inevitable.
It's a privilege to be a Maiden fan! :)
Extrapolating on the “we get the politicians we deserve”, I guess rock bands get the fans they deserve. Maiden always gave 100%, did not sell out, never cut corners, etc. So, we are still here 40+ years later.
My wife and I were there in Edmonton. Fantastic show (of course), and I was really jazzed to hear the Prisoner.
The Moose!
You are absolutely right. That note Bruce held during Alexander the Great was crazy. My kid and I looked at each other with a "wow."
I flew into Edmonton for this show. Wasn't going to miss this tour!
I still have goosebumps thinking about the Barcelona gig…
Great to hear Janick get some much deserved praise, hell of a player/song writer
Maiden are in a league of their own. No heavy metal band will ever reach the peaks Iron Maiden achieved in their work.
Iron Maiden is a top 5 of my favorite bands and Steve is the reason I play bass. They are legends.
That note hold by Bruce at the end of Alexander was amazing, wow!! I'm really happy with how well the band sounds in their mid 60's and Nicko in his early 70's
Damn, I hope they come to Australia very soon as I wanna see them live!!!
I saw them in Edmonton with the FC FTTB - best night of my life. Having seen them 4 times now this was easily the best.
Greetings from the UK-England to our colonial cousins in Canada....Nice video,spot on with the comments.
Nico, you rock brother! Truly one of the most epic Ambassadors for Maiden who has ever walked the Earth 🔥🦇 I would like to see even more footage of the band when you share about a concert experience, just like you did for the section with Bruce b/c the visuals and music really punctuates what you are describing. Love your comment about Steve's look at the crowd after Hell on Earth. Pure epicness. Thank you!!!!!! Rock on 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼
Thank you so much!! 🙏
Hey Nico, thanks for this. That long note from Bruce gave me goosebumps. Man, that dude still got it.
Hopefully they'll release a proper live recording of this tour.
That was a beast of a video!!! We all pray for another album...
When I saw them in Calgary I went with a couple friends who didn't really know the Senjutsu album or the deeper cuts from Somewhere In Time, some of the songs they heard for the first time on our 8 hour drive to the show but they enjoyed the concert just as much as I did, they said it didn't matter that they didn't really know the songs, Maiden is just so good live. They are definitely the best live band I've ever seen I just hope I haven't seen them for the last time what with their ages and health problems. UP THE IRONS!
Great analisys! I was hinging tight on all your impressions.
Can't wait for them to announce that tour in South America, so I have the opportunity to see Alexander the Great and Caught Somewhere in Time live.
So looky jeje thanx, a live blueray of this tour would be awsome
Totalmente de acuerdo contigo 👏👏👏
UP THE IRON'S!!! 🤘😈👍
Yes! We're proud to be Iron Maiden's fans! Those "boys" will be our "gods" forever. No matter what.
Great musicians but not "gods". Respect men, but do not idolize them. That's unfair to them and is also a sin.
@@davel7791 There's a reason I wrote "boys" and "gods" in quotes.
Learn to distinguish the figurative meaning of my expressions that are nothing more than poetic.
@@leonardoberdejo3670 Maybe if I knew you, I could make those distinctions. Hard to do that on here. But I'll take your word for it for now.
👏Bravo! No one could have said it better than that. They deserve every praise you've given them. Well Done. Let's hope their around for a long long time. "Up The Irons"!🤘
iron maiden was my favorite band as a little kid in the early 80;s i went to their 7th son of a 7th son concert. my 1st concert...,,, the opening act was guns & roses.. a new band i had not heard of... i fell in love with GnR that day and GNR has been my favorite band ever since,,
Tremendo Nico 🤟🏻
Te amamos Nico! \m/
The Edmonton show was fantastic. That was my fifth time seeing them and while they’ve always been great, that set list puts that one at the top for me. Also, lobster man!
Lobster man! 🤘🤘
We flew up from the States for the Edmonton show. I've been a Maiden fan since I got the Piece of Mind album in 1983 and this was my first live show. The boys gave an exceptional performance and I hope to see them again soon.
Besides the concert, I hope you enjoyed the visit to Edmonton. If you flew back on Sunday, I could have seen you if I hadn't taken the day off work :), as I work at that end of YEG on Sundays.
At this point, I'm convinced that Bruce is actually Benjamin Button.
🤣🤣 I mean... If ever a case could be made... 🤷
I have to agree Nico its not a set list for new fans but it was also so so good. I took my wife to her first big gig that she had been to in years. She absolutely loved it! Even though she only knows a hand full of tracks. I'm guessing theres not a snowball in hell chance of us meeting in person but it would be awesome as I think for me personally you've really reinvigorated my love for a band I'd maybe left behind a little so I will have thank you for that. Up the Irons!
If your ever do run into me, just know that I'm always happy to talk music, Maiden, guitars and everything else 😊
And thanks for the very kind compliment by the way! It's a great feeling to know I could have anything to do with someone's rekindled love for this band!
Thank you for all of this! Just absolutely brilliant! They are ALL playing and performing their hearts out on this tour! It has to be such a rush to be touring over 40 years and STILL seeing people going absolutely mental for them! Love seeing Adrian settling in and letting loose; nice seeing him smiling a lot and having lots of fun! I agree with you with all you said! They are all playing and performing better than ever!
I really hope they announce North American (and elsewhere) dates soon because this is really a tour for the more dedicated fans!
Thanks very much for continuing to be my touchstone for all things Iron Maiden. Excellent review.
I saw them Sept. 30 in Edmonton, and they were fantastic!! It was my third time seeing them, and I think I enjoyed this one the most. Love the videos man, thanks from Alberta.
I think the Edmonton gig was the best of the four times I saw that show last year! And thanks so much for the kind support! 🤜🤛
i missed it and i could punch myself for that. they even played 2 nights in munich 31st july and 1st august and the setlist looked amazing. thankfully i got to see a very awesome tribute band a few weeks later who were playing a fantastic 2.5 hour set in a beautiful small park not far from here. the weather was perfect and they played something from every album. hearing alexander the great live for the first time was an amazing experience. i've grown to love this song a lot since i decided to properly listen to it a few months back. i hope i get to see maiden one more time in the not so distant future. we're all getting old (well i'm only 30 but you know)...
I'm sure they'll be announcing many more dates soon!!
hahaah that was you in the line at the moose !! I was like ummm couldn't be him
Yeah and the curly fries poutine alone made it worth the wait! 🤤🤣
Real awsome!!!!!!!
Very honourable mention to Pooch running Front of House sound. What an amazing addition he's been, the clarity and balance of the band on this tour are better than I've ever seen them.
That is a very good point!!!
Oh boy, Steve Harris was just so humble to suggest back in 87 that they may have one more album left to go!! And, here we are 36 years later!! Nico, I'd like you to to a video of say your top 25 songs and a ranking of the band's albums. You've probably did it but I'd be very curious to see what the result will be. Thanks and keep up your amazing work.
I don't really like ranking albums but maybe my favourite song from every album could be something interesting to discuss 😊
That would be great!!@@LicksOfTheBeast
Good to see you in Vancouver 🤘💜
Absolutely amazing Nico!!!! 🤟🤟🤟
Grazie Nico per averci “portato” insieme a te in giro per il Canada al seguito degli Iron! 👏🏻🔝
Grazie per avermi accompagnato 😊
Thanks Nico and I flew over from Scotland to take in the Calgary and Edmonton shows and agree the two months off have energised the band not that the European shows I saw this year were bad. It's going to be long wait till Future Past 2024 . Would have been great to meet you as I enjoy the channel. 🤘🏻🍷
Steve has more energy on this leg of the tour as he's "only" touring with Maiden!
I totally agree that SIT and Senjutsu for some odd reason fit hand-in-glove together.
Any further thoughts on this?
I'm not really sure what it is... It might be just a vibe thing, perhaps? 🤷
All I know is ever since it was released, any time I listen to Senjutsu, I'm reminded of SIT. And that's totally fine by me 😄
Fear of the dark is a must, they should also play Hallowed be thy name every gig too 🎸🎸🎸
Thank you Nico! Awesome review... as usual!
I was about 5 people from the front on the left hand barrier !
It was a pretty good vantage point !
I got some nice pictures !
Thank you for the great videos i always watching this channel, can you make a video about the album A Matter Of Live And Death ( underrated album) ?
Keep up the good job, Greets from The Netherlands!
Thank YOU for watching 😃
AMOLAD is one of my favourite albums so yes I will definitely get to that in the future! 🤜🤛
best greetings from austria! 🙂this tour is amazing!!! i like your emotion and your knowhow...
Thanks so much!!
Can’t wait for them to announce 2024 dates, coming to Brazil, so that I can see them again!!!
Seeing them only once for this phenomenal tour (Amsterdam in july) doesn’t feel enough, at all. I need some more. My next venture is Bruce solo in april/24, but Im really needing more Maiden.
Great review. Up the Irons!!! Cheers 🇧🇷
That Bruce solo show is sure to be amazing!!
Great video Nico! I pray I get to see this tour in the states. I am not financially able to travel far so it's heartbreaking to have no dates for us in the states yet. UP THE IRONS FOREVER 🤘
Brilliant analogy sir. I applaud you. 👏👏👏
Nico, Awesome Video! Thanks for Sharing!
So cool! Thank you for always sharing your experiences with us. It means a lot, really. Nice shirt once again. 😁👍 I want to thank you for always talking about all 6 of them individually. Sometimes with Maiden some members get highlighted more and you never do that. And it's so nice to hear your impressions because they're always so genuine and spot on. And you being recognized means something, of course it does, it means you are AWESOME!!!! Keep on rocking! We appreciate you to bits! 🙏👏👏🤘👍👋👋
I do try my best to not make this the Adrian Smith Channel 😅
The t-shirt is from Moose Pub in Vancouver. It's a really cool place with a very heavy Iron Maiden vibe. Great food too!
Thanks so much for the very kind and generous support. It means a whole lot!!
🙏🙏
Steve seriously looks like J.R.R. Tolkien in that pic. Just awesome in the original sense of the word.
Thanks once again for a great video!
Thank you for watching!!
Hi Nico. I absolutely love what you do.
Coming from a guitar player and huge Maiden fan.
I have seen Maiden on almost every tour since No Prayer…..I was a teenager.
I live near Cleveland Ohio USA.
I was not able to see this tour.
It is driving me nuts. I really want to see the his set list
What if it’s the last???? “I’d love to hear your opinion on that topic”
IF……they don’t do an American/eastern Canada tour…….
Do you know of a quality video of the show?
Thanks again brother.
Hey man, thanks so much for the very kind encouragenent!
I don't think this is the last... They all look like they're in great shape and I get the impression they're enjoying touring now more than ever before! Especially since they're doing it comfortably and on their terms these days. I'm looking forward to the announcement of next year's leg too so that I can start making plans! 😃
Cheers, brother 🤜🤛
Great review man! Up the Irons! Robin
Seeing the angles from what I’m assuming are from the Vancouver shows (center to center left), I’m pretty sure I was standing right next to you (were you with another person?). Seeing you in this video I was, like, that had to be him.
glad you had such a blast nico! i agree with the trooper and fear of the dark... remember the first time i saw maiden (dance of death tour), we got all crazy with those tunes, specially fotd... another funny fact from that show is that i was the only one to sing along bruce lord of the flies entirely (i love that song) lol
setlist is great, add futureal and public enema n°1 and it'd be perfect
Have you heard the news. We will get a new Solo Album from Bruce soon.
Hoping they add a few songs to the North American leg of the tour! Maybe The Parchment??? Lost In a Lost World??? The Talisman??? Brighter Than a Thousand Suns???
I doubt it. It's possible they swap out one song for another but that's about as big of a change as I think they'll make.
@@LicksOfTheBeast I am hoping they replace at least ONE song with a surprise! Days of Future Past is so meh. That song can go away!
These shows in North America they seem to play the songs a bit faster and Nicko was even better then the concerts in Europe. This tour deserves an official live release.
that stuff you said about steve made me really emotional man! greatest band of all time 🤘❤
I hear ya! Let's just say that last part took a few takes 😅
edmonton was the best sounding maiden gig i've ever seen...they always play hot in edmonton.
but they were pretty sloppy. there was more than one spot where guys were in different parts of songs....was still a KILLER concert. the best i've seen them perform was book of souls tour.
Well, to be honest, I always felt Somewhere in Time was way overproduced.
I like this. Thanks.
To be honest, im *almost* a bit jealous that you managed to catch them four times during this tour, but the show where i saw them in July was genuinely the best night of my life. So im extremely grateful for being able to go.
I hope they have at least one more tour in them, because im gonna see them as often as i can.
I need to hear them play The Evil That Men Do at least once. And should i ever run into you at a Maiden show, the beer is on me
Up The Irons...eternally ...
Up The Irons🤘😎⚒️🤘
Watched them in Milan and the way they played was phenomenal - I say this as a fan, I'm not a musician. Bruce Dickinson is just incredible, it's amazing! Their performance of Alexander the Great was legendary. I hope they will release another album soon, they can't waste this inspiration and this energy...but I think there will be nothing out before 2025...
Bruce has a solo album out next year
@@madmike4622 yeah that's why I am doubtful they will release something soon...
I would do a set with songs 7 minutes plus, and still have a blast.
i saw in interview with steve, and he said that he wasnot expecting playing til the 60 years old. Logistics and travel is much more easier than a couple of years ago.
Its funny to see young artists, local artists, cancelling a gig because of too much work
Kiss been doign the same set for 20 years now. Totally in the comfort zone.
To be fair, young artists and local artists don't have access to the same logistics and comforts. They also have to pay things upfront as the days of record labels fronting everything and recouping later are pretty much long gone. I also think people are much more aware of the risks and negative impact associated with pushing too hard too soon. Again, people back in the day had no expectations of longevity for artists. Fortunately that has changed drastically for the better! 😊
I must disagree: this would make a great live release!
I get your point, but... somewhere in time tracks live...i still can't believe it
It will definitely be a great live album. SIT is my favourite album and I love Senjutsu, so for me this set is awesome... I just don't think it'll have the same impact on a new generation of fans like LAD and RIR did. And it doesn't have to!
Nothing will ever top Live After Death. But they should absolutely release a live video/album in some form from this tour. I‘d be surprised, if they haven’t already planned for this.
I do wonder though, how they would treat Nicko‘s drumming issues. Say as you will, but it is noticeable. The honest way would be to release a show as it is, which I would be absolutely ok with. Not sure how I would feel, if they would doctor in some drum fills or what now.
Anyhow, this is just speculation. Thanx for another cool show review. 🤘🏻
He was almost back to his regular self, if they do a live album, it's most likely going to be from the US, or south american legs of the tour. They could also cherry pick the best song from many multiple shows from both years, like they did for the book of souls live chapter
A live album is for sure in the works considering the reason they're doing this tour is exactly because the original SIT tour was not captured officially.
I honestly didn't hear any issues with the drumming... It's been simplified to adapt to the current situation, but it's sounding tight and solid throughout.
Flew from Toronto see the Calgary show. Was great! \m/
That's the only one I missed! Would have been interesting to run into each other there 🙂
My tribute band is playing Rockpile November 3rd if you want to come check that out 🤜🤛
@@LicksOfTheBeast I will try to make it. I penciled it in! Would have been great to see you indeed. Ran into an old Montreal Maiden friend right as I walked into the area in Calgary so a similar thing happened! \m/
Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts Nico, always enjoyable! I’m very excited for all that’s happening and expected to happen in 2024 (Bruce and Adrian and Roy Z on tour with a new album!!). I sure hope that part of the equation will be for US dates for the Future Past tour. Why doesn’t Iron Maiden throw in a new album on top of everything else?!! 🤘🤘🤘
Are you sure Adrian will be touring with Bruce and Roy Z?
@@davel7791 - Not sure… but confidence is high 🤘
With British Lion also touring in January, I'm sure 2024 will be even busier for the boys than this past year... Ditto for me, I guess...😅🤘
Thank you very much Nico for sharing!
I saw them in Vancouver, and honestly, I thought the sound quality would be much better. To me, it sounded like club music! Especially, the guitar sounds could not be distinguished.
By the way, it was my first Maiden concert. Maybe I expected too much from a live heavy metal show in terms of the sound.
Awesome video bro. Im hoping for an announcement of a North American tour soon for 2024. fingers crossed
Where did you get that t shirt? And yes ,Maiden are untouchable .
The address of where he got that shirt is printed right on the shirt. Local metal bar in Vancouver.
Hey, your Niko 😂
call me crazy if you want, but i think his new girlfriend made him at least 10 years younger ;) its very very unfortunate that they will probably stop due to nicko - i hope his son is ready to takeover if needed, else, i am sure we are about to enjoy a brand new dickinson band with smith in it!
That's a whole lot of speculating you just did there! 😂
It's not the feeling I got at all...but life is unpredictable so I'm just glad to see them play with such love for the music at a stage in my life when I certainly did not expect to still be doing so!
I always go to bed 23:58
A band is as good as their deep cuts. The fact that Iron Maiden can pull THAT setlist with only 3 of their usual classics and still make the audience crazy is a testament to that. I think if they release a PROSHOT video it will be as good as Rock in Rio and I would dare to say even bette than Live After Death. (not a fan of the Live After Death video, the show is way too short and Bruce sounds burned out). UP THE IRONS!
Their "Legacy" ended with No Prayer For The Dying. They've been a shadow of their former selves ever since. They can still play. Bruce still sounds great. But they haven't written a decent song in 20 years. Meanwhile, everything from Number to 7th Son holds up as a masterpiece. And that solo at 6:45 blows.
luckily maiden don't listen to people stuck in the past like you who only listen to stuff from the 80s. the only reason they continue to tour is because of them writing new songs and playing those live.
@@benjambreeg Nah, you're confused. It isn't the past that appeals to me. It's simply that many artists have a vital period, and Maiden had one that was amazing. Paul McCartney doesn't write songs as good as he used to. Is that being "stuck in the past?" Must I accept sub par material because it's new? Maiden continues to tour because they love it and they make good money doing it. Good for them That doesn't mean I have to think it's good. But you can feel free to enjoy it by all means. Some people like Dave Matthews and Quiet Riot songs. Go figure. That's their right.
You'll not find many arguing that's not Maiden's purple patch, you're deluded if they've not done a single decent track in 20 years but you got your attention so fair dues innit.
@@Aurainmaker If they didn't do the earlier material I would say that some stuff was pretty good because it's basically re-writings of earlier stuff. I do like Tailgunner , which is ironically the first song on the album that was their demise. It was downhill after that.
@@NelsonMontana1234 that’s fine mate, if you think their prime was 80-90, that’s ok. I think their prime was 00- present excluding book of souls. Enjoy them while they’re around