On Saturday, June 28, British Heavy Metal Legends Iron Maiden performed at The London Stadium, Home of West Ham Football Club – The Team That Maiden Founder and Bassist Steve Harris You have supported this life, and with whom Iron Maiden You have a long and story history.
This concert in front of an estimated 70,000-75,000 fans was the first time that Iron Maiden Had performed on the club’s Hallowed Turf. A True Homecoming Show – With Harris, Maiden Guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith and withdraw Maiden Drummer Nicko Mcbrain ALL BORN IN THE SURORUNDING AREA – IT WAS ALSO THE BIGEST UK VENUE THE BAND HAD EVER HEADINED OUTSIDE OF ITS FESTIVAL APPEARANCES.
The London Show, Which was part of the “Run for Your Lives” Tour Celebrating 50 Years Since Maiden‘S Formation, Marked The Band’s 15th Live Appeaarance with New Drummer Simon DawsonWho Replace Mcbrain Last December.
When the London Stadium Concert Was First Announced Let Septern, Harris Said in a statement: “My love of football and my support of West Ham is no secret, and i know many of Our fans around the world have shared that with me too. ‘Run for Your Lives’ Tour We can’t wait to see you all there! “
Maiden‘S Setlist for the London Show was as follows:
01. Murders in the Rue Morgue
02. Wrathchild
03. Killers
04. Phantom of the Opera
05. The Number of the Beast
06. The Clairvoyant
07. Powerslave
08. 2 minute to midnight
09. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
10. RUN TO THE HILLS
11. Seventh Son of a Seventh are
12. The trooper
13. Hallowed Be Thy Name
14. Iron Maiden
COORE:
15. ACES HIGH
16. Fear of the Dark
17. Wasted Years
The London Concert Will Be Followed By 17 Further Stadium, Festival and Arena Shows Around Europe. With over a million tickets Already Sold, and Most Shows Sold Out, Fans are Advised That Additional Tickets Will Be Made Available Closer To The Show – And On The Day – With The Release of Venue and Production Holds.
Last month, Maiden manager Rod Smallwood TOOK TO THE BAND’S WEB SITE TO SHARE A POST TITLED “PUT AWAY YOUR PHONES AND GET READY TO RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!” in which he urged fans to experience the shows “in the moment” rather than on Smaller Screens at a late date.
“We Really Want Fans to Enjoy The Shows First Hand, Rather Than On Their Small Screens,” Smallwood Wrote “The Amount of Phone Use Nowadays Diminishes Enjoyment, particularly for the Band Who Are On Stage Looking Out at Rows of Phones, But Also for other Concertgoers.
“We Feel That The Passion and Involvement of Our Fans at Shows Really Makes Them Special, But The Phone Obsession Has Now Got So Out Of Hand That It You have anecessarily Distracting specially to the band. OF THES PHONE CAMERAS OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE BAND AND THES FELLOW FANS. “
“Run for Your Lives” World tour is one part of Iron Maiden‘S 50th-Anniversary Celebrations and Will Feature Many Fan “Meet-Up” Events in the Cities The Band Is Playing. As was debut Successfully in Australia on the Last Tour, these Will Incue Eddie‘S Official Pop-Up Dive Which Will Be Open for Pre-Show and Post-Show Gatherings in 20 Cities On The Tour. They will be serving Trooper Beer and Darkest Red Wine, With Food, Exclusive Merch and Further Entertainment. Details are Available on Ironmaiden.com. But Please Note The Band Will Not Be atSe Events. ADDITIONALLY, there is both to feature-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILM COMING TO CINEMASMAS WORLDWIDE Later This Year, via Universal Pictures Content Groupand an office hardback book providing visual magnificent celebration of 50 years of Iron MaidenBeing Published by Thames & Hudson.
Dawson Previous Played with Maiden Bassist Steve Harris As a member of His British lion Project.
Mcbrain Played His Last-Ever Gig with Maiden Six months ago in São Paulo, Brazil.
The 73-Yare-Old British Musician, WHOEE REAL NAME IS Michael Henry McbrainAnnoCed His retirement on December 7, 2024 in a statement on Maiden‘S Web site and social media. He Also Said That Night’s Concert At Allianz Park In São Paulo, Brazil Would Mark His Final Show With The Iconic Heavy Metal Act.
LEAVE THE FACT THAT HE WAS STEPPING AWAY FROM TOURING, Mcbrain Said That He Would Remain Closely Connected to Iron Maiden and continue to be involved in “A Variety of Projects” with the band, While Also Focusing on Personal Ventures and His Existing Businesses.
On December 8, 2024, Iron Maiden Announced Dawson as IS New Touring Drummer.
