Bruce Dickinson just confirmed what all Iron Maiden fans wanted to hear...

[@MetalPilgrim]

*A stroke! Not a heart attack 🤦‍♂ I really shouldn't be recording videos so late at night...

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

Wow, you actually scared me then 😂 Stroke is a serious thing as well, and what’s amazing with Nicko is that according to Bruce the stroke caused him to forget how to play drums! Still Nicko sat down and relearned how to be one of the worlds best drummers once again, and that is awesome 👏🏻 Respect ✊🏻🤘🏻

[@Vorticy135]

​@TOGade-dj6jh it wasn't that it caused him to forget how to play drums. It partially paralyzed his right side.

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

@@Vorticy135 thanks for clearing that up, I didn’t know the extent of the stroke. But he managed to play and that is a huge feat in itself. A guy I knew suffered a stroke, before he was an incredible guitar player but afterwards he didn’t know how to play guitar at all. He had to relearn the art and became almost as good in the end, unfortunately he suffered an ever worse stroke and passed away. Sometimes strokes can erase certain memory banks, that’s why I thought Bruce’s statement made sense. 🤘🏻🇸🇪🤘🏻

[@wilfredmcgillicuddy7902]

Haha, you freaked me out there for a minute! lol...

[@philmus1]

Was a 'mini-stroke'. It has a technical name. It's very much a warning message and Nicko has clearly headed it. He's lost weigh and looks far fitter than he was.

[@philmus1]

They were overworked in the 80s For ten years they had about three weeks off. It was tour, writing session, have a week off, record the album, release the album, tour again. they were knackered.

[@hedgehog1965uk]

Yeah, I remember that well. They released a new album nearly every year and I got used to that and expected it of other bands too.

[@AnonYmous-jp8uu]

you could tell by the mundane content after Powerslave. it just kept getting more boring with Bruce

[@greggonzalez8659]

That's the same thing that broke Credence Clearwater Revival. They put out three hit albums and did some kind of tour to support all of them in a span of like 14-15 months.

[@TehDFC]

That's what bands did back then.

[@TehDFC]

@@AnonYmous-jp8uu Really? SSoaSS boring? Somewhere in Time boring? You're on drugs buddy lol.

[@biorythmicshifter]

They formed when I was born, not a coincidence for me. I’ve been in love with this band since childhood. Their music has been the soundtrack to my life. I love them more than ever now, they are like family to me. I can get quite emotional listening to them, I can count on one hand how many bands have that effect on me. They are the greatest band in human history in my mind…up the irons my brothers!!!

[@CallousCoder]

Old fart 😂I think I’m a tiny bit older though 😜 but all 70s wines were top vintage 😉

[@lucacapezio5865]

Totally agree...

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

Well said! 🤘🏻

[@dektrimusic]

Up the Irons, bro

[@FlashoftheBlades]

The year that Powerslave was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas 🇧🇸, my parents were there on their honeymoon. I don’t know if they crossed paths in some capacity, but I can’t help but think it’s not a coincidence that I became an Iron Maiden fan.

[@faamecanic1970]

Been a Maiden fan since I was 11 yrs old and Killers album hit the scene. Picked up the bass due to Steve. Even got to meet Steve at a British Lion show in 2020. Steve was great! Such a humble man for all he has accomplished. I hope for many more years with Maiden! UP THE IRONS!

[@Freedom_Half_Off]

Killers was a great album . As far as the "humble man" part ... that doesn't fit the testimony from plenty of others that had to deal with this Prima Donna for more than five minutes in the past 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@simonmcglary]

They have certainly become even more of a unit. That they can still deliver with as much energy shows that when individuals come together as a band, supporting each other. Over the years they have worked damn hard to get to and remain at the level they are at. Being honest about learning and maturing over the years, when that transfers over on to fans, the positive influence that incurs, will ensure that Maiden’s positive influence will continue even longer than the band itself.

[@MrHrannsi]

Perfect analysis there mate, been a fan since '82. Honestly I have strayed away from Maiden from time to time since then, but those buggers always manage to reel me back in. And your comment made me understand why.

[@dektrimusic]

Completely agreed. and they are one of the best live acts we can still see on earth...

[@scottbaird53]

Awesome ! The Longer we have Maiden the better 🤘🤘🤘

if only bro....if only...look at current Judas Priest. Yeah live is IM slightly better but deep inside you know studio albums are MUCH better released by JP

[@IanPotts-lv6os]

Lol get real

[@JamesEvans-uh7nu]

They finished decades ago for me Judas Priest Saxon accept are showing how bad this band actually are

[@siecola0527]

@@JamesEvans-uh7nui think iron maiden is better, but have u checked out the new Judas priest album? It's really good, top tier from them

[@MetalPilgrim]

Do you think there will be a new Iron Maiden album in 2025-2026?

[@Greywarpfrog]

they just have to do it

[@TenZrzut]

It's fate. It would be their 18th studio album. 6+6+6

[@russellhamilton8903]

Bruce is on record saying that he and Adrian were not coming back just to be a 'nostalgia act'. So if they don't do a new album, I and many fans would be truly disappointed. New album has to be a must🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤

[@wolle6016]

I hope they will 🙏🏻. Up the Irons 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻.

[@emanuelpfoh5580]

50 years of IM in 2025 so there should be something special, right?

[@swordsman3000]

i had the good fortune of hanging out with Nicko and his wife a few times right when Blaze joined...when talking about Bruce leaving the band he said straight out (and i Quote).."Bruce thought he was bigger than the band, Steve knows HE isn't bigger than the band; and it's HIS damn band" Also, Nicko is as down to earth as it gets...we went to a club and he sat in to play with the house band, and even though he was about to play to a room full of 'nobody's', he still went though his forearm warmup with his roadie and he was even a slight bit 'nervous'....a sign of a guy who knows what his work means to even the most 'common' of people

[@marklivingston1479]

I would LOVE to have a beer with Nicko!

[@CallousCoder]

I guess age has to do with it too. Now that I’m 50 I feel like: “I have nothing to proof to anyone. I just do my job to my best of my abilities and enjoy it, instead of needing to proof and grow”.

[@chrisvanallsburg]

Trust me, I feel old. I was 12 in 1984 when listening to Powerslave on my WALKMAN. Lol.

[@jimmy9802-t8j]

greatest years ever in music 83 -85 ...I seen maiden in 1983 world piece tour ...Peace of mind album ... probably the loudest concert I ever been 2 ...or a tie with Judas Priest in 84 ..Defender of the Faith tour ! Rob Halford voice was a nuclear weapon back then ! 😂

[@Crinklechip-s]

I was 11. I hear you buddy 🙂.

[@TimothySchulting]

THE WORLD NEEDS IRON MAIDEN

[@SMEDSRUDmusic]

No

[@timsanderson5572]

@@SMEDSRUDmusicYes

[@bertramaxmann2798]

I do love Iron Maiden since 1982. They had their changes and evolutions as I had mine. Great band, great guys! Let‘s go for another 40 years.

[@rfurdaylee]

Saw them in the Cart and Horses pub in Stratford East London in 1976. Great days 🎉

[@enriquesoto6534]

Long live the Maiden Legends!🙏🏿🎶

[@Skullfocher]

I was 9 years old when I first discovered Iron Maiden. Between Number and Piece of Mind. I have been forever blown away by their technical abilities as musicians and their work ethic with regards to their longevity. As a band they have given us more than most bands will ever accomplish. If they were able to do another 10 years, or even two, they would more than satisfy a lifetime 10 times over. Iron Maiden's music will last a millennium or more...

[@chrislogston6072]

The greatest band EVER........

[@Carvetii]

well i am 52 and to me there the best metal band on the planet. so far i have seen them live 33 times here in the UK and hope to see them a few more times yet. there all the best in the business musically. Dave Murray being my fave guitarist along with Dave Gilmour and Steve Morse

[@dektrimusic]

I I would have liked to have seen them live that many times. So far I've only got 5 shows under my belt.

[@existentialismtyrant5722]

The fact that the "classic" line up still together and Janick is great, he really does bring that little extra that band needed and the fact they do get along after all this time shows the strength and endurance of this band. Their latest albums at time has way too many long songs, they stick to their guns and I can find a passage in each song that just shines. Unlike many bands of their era, they are still going full force with the line up we all grew up and love. The play the new materials and they still do it well. Most bands of their era lives just on the classics. Maiden still plays 3-4 of the current album and that keeps it fresh. I am not one of those Maiden fans that only listens to the "classic" albums. I enjoy when they play the new stuff, in fact when I go see them I am more excited for the new stuff than the older material. The band is timeless and will be the 17th time I see them come this november. Up the F N irons always!

[@dektrimusic]

I really agree with what you said. I've always had this thought that I'd love it if my favorite bands did b-sides tours... I'd love it... I think as long as they said "Hey, fellas, no Run to the Hills or Wasted Years this time" in advance, I'm sure a lot of fans would like it, and I'm sure a lot of bands would like to change it up a bit....

[@dravenravn1783]

Love the types of relationships, long standing bands like Iron Maiden & Metallica have, it’s a true highlight of something they have which many other bands have and many others don’t have, which is: Brotherhood 🎸🎸🔥🔥

[@dannyh773]

Liked Iron Maiden since the first album I heard. First saw them in concert when they opened for Scorpions. It was awesome. That was over 40 years ago.

[@Shaigorath]

Just bought floor tickets to a show in October, can’t wait. This will be time #4 seeing them.

[@michaelmccourt4992]

I'm seeing them in October too on the floor. My 3rd time.

[@juliestrehl3357]

Octobers show will be my f 50th show.

[@ghastlynavigator]

UP THE IRONS FOREVER 🤘

[@mr.e8432]

Those that gave up on the band after Dickinson left have really missed out on a lot of good stuff since they reformed. I’d put Brave New World, Book of Souls, A Matter of Life and Death or Final Frontier right up there with any album from the Golden Era.

[@dektrimusic]

I don't know your opinion on that, but for me, even when Bruce sings the songs from X Factor for instance, is killer...

[@gabrielfarias6273]

yeah, we're missing maybe 1-2 good song in each of those albuns

[@chuckm6592]

Have been a Maiden fan since 82. I think the constant album, tour, album, tour, pace in the early days that they set, wore themselves out. But it made Maiden who they are today! Now that they put out an album every so many years and tour at their own pace, they are appreciating it more, now. They know that they are closer to the end of the road than they are to the beginning. I noticed that their last few tours, they have been having more fun on stage. They deserve to have fun at this point in their careers. When the fun stops, it's time to go home! Hate to say it, but I feel so old at a Maiden show now. I will be 60 in June, and seeing all of the youngsters and the families, 2nd and even 3rd generations of fans that are now going to Maiden shows is a testament to the appeal of Iron Maiden. Doubt we will ever see another band that reaches the world wide appeal that Maiden has reached despite no support from mainstream media.. will be a sad day for me when Maiden calls it a career, since I still haven't found a newer band that hits me like Maiden has. Hopefully Maiden has a few years left in them, their shows are still phenomenal! Am not ready to let them go yet. lol

[@adamsilva711]

Damn. 25 years of the current lineup? I’m getting old. Lmao. Finally doing to see them this year. 😂😂😂

[@dektrimusic]

I had the same impression that this lineup had been there for a long time, but not 25 years. Time flies

[@marko1314]

Best Heavy Metal Band Ever - Period.

[@rolandmaestas5897]

I love Iron Maiden. Up the irons. 🤘🤘

[@bellaclips]

I made it to the 5 minute mark, then I left. Annoying how so many videos really have no worthwile content at all, just a clickbait headline.

[@greggheslin2724]

Thank you! I’m out!

[@bassplayer2011ify]

I didn't even make it that far.

[@artlife6210]

It’s the strongest template on the algorithm too, lame

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

Thanks, Homie…😎

[@BokiJuda]

A lot of things on the channel are clickbait

[@Whateves73]

Nicko had a stroke. Not a heart attack.

[@2410-s9l]

I thought he was given a lobotomy in 2023

[@williamevans8106]

@@2410-s9l No, that was Eddie in 1983.

[@2410-s9l]

@@williamevans8106 True.... Well then the stroke is a reaction from the govt injections I bet

[@mylovesongs2429]

hoping the mates all stay healthy for the next 5 years, AT LEAST! Especially Nicko!!! They are still going strong!!

[@tinytim71301]

I am front row this November 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@sandrahamel1021]

Maiden......Maiden......Maiden........I absolutely love Iron Maiden..... Rock On...🤘🤘

[@conchikolmerjimenez8088]

What a beautiful statement ❤... It's necessary to find ourselves first to know where we are... And I ve realized that I need to know people to admire them, it's not only a question of music.

[@rfurdaylee]

Saw Maiden in the Cart and Horses pub in Stratford East London in 1976. My old mate Paul Mario Day was making his singing debut that night and i didn't even know he could sing 😮. I still keep in touch with him he was a great lad back then and he's still a great lad now.

[@Skycladatdusk78]

I could see them doing another 3 studio albums and make it to 20 albums to cement their legacy. They are still performing at a high level and I can see them going on until 2035 for their 60th anniversary then doing one big farewell show.

[@michaelofthefives]

Nicko would be 80, there’s just no way dude.

[@timsanderson5572]

@@michaelofthefives83 actually

[@IGathron]

Iron Maiden forever!

[@williamellis-xd1rm]

I saw Iron Maiden when I was 15 in 1985 at Rosemont Horizon in Chicago. World Slavery tour. On November 16th of 2024 in Ft. Worth, I'm going to see them again...at 54 years old. 39 years later. Every member that was there in 85 is still there. Amazing, man. Is Sabbath still the greatest metal band of all time? Probably. But I'll tell you who is #2 without question... Iron f------ Maiden, that's who!

[@davidbayerle6652]

A new album would be cool, it’s Maiden anything they do will be fantastic 🤘🇨🇦🇺🇦🤘

[@Sam-cs3mi]

I think the guys will release 1 more album. I've spoken about this but Bruce has mentioned it. From my understanding, they planned to release Senjutsu in probably late 2019. Therefore, I think they have enough material for a new album. After this, they will tour the album and then do some sort of farewell. It will be sad when this day comes but lets just be happy that we've had the experience of being along on the adventure with them. Up The Irons

[@dektrimusic]

Hi there, may I ask you why do you think a farewell tour is coming?

[@Sam-cs3mi]

@dektrimusic with Nicko's illness, I think it's put it into perspective that they won't be able to do it much longer. Steve is obviously working with British Lion. I think Bruce will continue his solo stuff and Adrian will do more work with Kotzen. For those main reasons, I think it would be right for Maiden to go out that way. I don't want to see that day come as much as the next person but it does put things into perspective for the members

[@Thedesertguy75]

Maiden is just so important to metal and music in general

[@danw4490]

Best band, ever. And Bruce's new album is majestic.

[@dektrimusic]

Haven't heard it yet. As good as Chemical Wedding or Accident of Birth?

[@danw4490]

@@dektrimusic I've heard it now from start to finish at least 50 times. Probably more! I do think it's better than AOB. Chemical Wedding is my favorite album. I don't know if anything can or ever will beat it. This album has some nice surprises and killer tracks.

[@dektrimusic]

Gonna listen tomorrow. You’re right, Chemical is unbeatable 🤘

[@danw4490]

@@dektrimusic Please let me know what you think. I suggest a few listens. The last 2 songs on the album really blew me away. Up the Irons, brother!

[@MatthewGClarke]

I must say, your last Maiden-related video inspired me to book a ticket to see them at the newly announced Phoenix show. I already have one for the Vegas gig, but I couldn't resist that one too. I should add, I live in the UK and I'm flying to the States specifically to see them this year 🤘

[@16aliyah1]

Thanks for the info on Iron Maiden. Great news. Don't mix politics with music and other information! Thanks.

[@bman8366]

I'm certainly hoping it's a new album!

[@RaineRed]

Makes me realize how old i am picking up killers when i was maybe 11 then of course losing my mind with number of the beast with bruce. Maiden defined my love of history at a young age. Every song was an adventure.

[@GregR9712]

I love this band so much. I cannot wait until October.

[@Crinklechip-s]

This happy, life affirming video has made my day!

[@harrr53]

Long lasting bands mirror the stages of human devleopment, in that things move faster and a year is more meaningful in your formative years. The difference between your 16 year old self and your 20 year old self was huge. Those 4 years we packed with changes. But the 4 years between 51 to 55 pass by in a flash, and little about your world view or attitudes change at all. So yes, Iron Maiden between 2000 and 2025 might be a lot of years, but none of them particularly transformative, it's just 25 more years of them being what they already were (which I don't mean as a negative, it's just how life works).

[@thomasgray7128]

Absolutely yes!! I hope!!🤘🤘🤘

[@Dzeroed]

Oh you bugger. You seriously didn't have to say 25 years!!! 😭🤣 I listen to Brave New World on the daily, the solo from the title track is one of my absolute favourites, I remember the opening chords from Wicker Man as clearly as the drum intro to Where Eagles Dare on Piece of Mind- and that was the very first Maiden album I ever owned, I was 8- I've been playing the guitar for 31 years now, first solo(s) I learned, by ear was Revelations, and along with No Prayer Fir The Dying, those are my 3 favourite albums. Made me the musician I am today. Up the Irons, what a blessing to have been alive to watch such a massive part of metal history unfold eh folk? 🤘🔥♥️🔥🤘

[@RaySarv]

I grabbed the guitar when I was in junior high because of Iron Maiden, after I got a copy of Number Of The Beast album from my cousin 3 years older then me I had to asked my parents for a guitar and an amp. Fortunately for my dad if he was going to buy anything for us his kids was going to be nothing less then the best, and my guitar playing journey began, 3 years later a senior in high school I was playing all of the maiden songs note by note both Adrian’s and Dave’s guitar lines. Because of Iron Maiden music I have become a more then fantastic guitar player, just looking for band to join.

[@omrik3252]

I like your channel. Seems honest and good content 🤘 * One mistake. Nicko had a small stroke. Not a heart attack. Thank you ❤

[@afraid_to_shoot_strangers8066]

Skipped a beat, common when man is a drummer! Long live Nickoooo !!

[@ChYph3r]

I grew up idolizing these guys, The Trooper was my first introduction to them, in 1985. I fell in love with them! Thanks for this news! Слава Україні! Героям слава!

[@eamonahern7495]

Maybe it's just the way Adrian doesn't move around much onstage, but, he and Janick never seem to have the same camaraderie that both of them do individually with Dave. I'm not implying they don't get on. I'm just saying their relationship _appears_ to be more professional than friendly. Dave has been in the band for all the major eras and perhaps he's part of the glue that binds this lineup of the band together as a unit.

[@michaeldean7220]

You might be reading far too much into their onstage movements. To be fair I know who I'd rather go for a beer with and that's janick. Adrian's contribution to Maiden's success should never be underestimated and he's a superb player. However, personality wise he comes across a bit morose.

[@rabarebra]

@@michaeldean7220 I'd rather chat with Adrian than Janick. Morose? I think you might be overanalysing it wrongly. 😂 Adrian is a quiet introvert, always been. I'd talk music with him over a couple of beers.

[@juliestrehl3357]

I've met Adrian when he and Bruce did the tour for accident of birth. He was so nice and put up with me a lot.

[@cbr9914]

he says in the interview that they have commitments up to the end of 2026. i think we'll see the end of maiden then. as for a new album, it wouldn't shock me if they drop a live album in fall of this year, then a studio album in early-mid 2025. one last hurrah around the world in late 2025 and into 2026

[@Down_Pat]

Commitment of touring through 2026*

[@H.Haller-ot5rh]

Have loved Maiden intensely since I was 6 in 1986 and my uncle played The Number of the Beast song/album. Saw them for the first time in 1993, three months after my first Metallica concert and knew that metal would be my religion for the rest of my life. I just hope they (Maiden) listen to Judas Priest's latest album and put some fire back in their songs. I like the last couple of Maiden albums, but wish they were a little faster and less "atmospheric" for lack of better words. Anyways, up the irons and slava Ukraina, my man.

[@tobias.edelmann]

Totally agree ❤❤❤

[@BuckB3420]

Raise the Irons!!!!!! Love Maiden.

[@andycpd6669]

I finally got to see iron maiden after 35 years at the future past tour last year in leeds uk lol

[@DamBrooks]

Run to the hills Run for your life 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@boke75]

4:47 The phrase "Golden Years", to me, always seemed to refer to the sunset years of our lives. In the context of "Wasted Years", it seems like IM is referring to their peak years (80's).

[@vonNachtmahr]

Iron Maiden will never die. Up the iron and understand don't waste your time searching for those wasted beers

[@troyreif8674]

My only complaint about Iron Maiden is that there is no way a recording can capture the talent and sound that the live show has. Super super talented band and sounding phenomenal.

[@chuckm6592]

Been a fan since 82 when I saw them open for Judas Priest. Even though I love their albums, Maiden must be seen to fully appreciate them. Maiden is a LIVE band. Have a few friends that were so so on Maiden after listening to a Maiden album but when I talked them in to going to a Maiden show, they were hooked.

[@paisteplayer1040]

LONG LIVE THE KINGS

[@martinlennon18]

Hi pilgrim good video watch lots of yours just subscribed here's a question will they release a album of this future past tour as I was there back in July great songs awesome cover with the split Eddie they must release it

[@BeliaLastes]

Saw them in 85 their "World Slavery Tour" by myself as a 17 year old girl and ended up meeting this Italian exchange student name Aldo and he bought me and him beers and hung out, Mom picked us up and we exchanged phone numbers and at the time I wasn't really into Italian guys so everytime he would call I'd tell my mom "tell Aldo I'm out with friends" after about a week he quit calling me, poor Aldo 🤷🏼‍♀️😂😂

[@jamesho8258]

It looks like Janick Gers just hates life when he's on stage though 🤣

[@michaelmccourt4992]

Going to see them for the 3rd time in October.

[@CmDougie]

this statement also tells me that even when they are too old to keep touring, iron maiden will keep living on and new members will likely come in

[@Guitar-is4oi]

Iron maiden are great! I saw them the first time as i was 7 or 8 years old in zagreb 2019 and it was great. In 2021 i saw them in vienna and, they are making just perfect music.

[@sabkobds]

There will never be bigger heavy metal band than Iron Maiden. For example, next big one (but not near to them), Metallica needed to have metal to exist (just look at the name). But Iron Maiden made metal what it is. Yes, there was something of metal before them, but they made it what it is. So, we will take everything more they give us. Fan since 1986 from Bosnia. Up the Irons!

[@craigmcghee4]

Think they'll do one more album then tour that then most likely do a farewell tour after having a break

[@2410-s9l]

They should just do a 5 yr farewell (best of) tour like KISS did

[@jadoon2981]

one of the few bands that i suckled on the teat of as i was gowing that still get the hair on the back of neck up

[@thetwonky]

Heart attack? Nicko had a stroke. And Blaze had a heart attack.

[@rogertheshrubber1135]

Absolutely an amazing band, that said, Bruce’s new solo album is the dogs.

[@Rusterman-is7ex]

UP THE IRONS!!!

[@thetrooper7784]

Awesome band 🤘

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

I’m 50, I began listening to Iron Maiden when Piece of Mind came out and have been a fan most of the time since then. Blaze Era was not my cup of tea and Blaze said it best himself, his voice doesn’t fit the Iron Maiden classics. Personally I like his voice and his solo albums better than the Iron Maiden years. However, I’ve been a fan of Bruce’s voice since Piece of Mind and love his solo albums. Yes, I’m old, I’m half a century old, but the Heavy Metal fan in me will never die. 🤘🏻🇸🇪 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

I'm 57, but I feel like 27 whebn listening to Maiden. Been a fan since 1982.

[@richarddean1453]

spot on!

[@richarddean1453]

@@mark_beastpriest5539 spot on!

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

@@mark_beastpriest5539 They’re amazing! I feel like I did all those years ago when I listen to them as well. Their live performances are second to none, it never gets old, it NEVER gets boring 🤘🏻

[@manicdiamond4504]

Iron maiden will always be the greatest band of all time in my eyes forever and always

[@giftedplanksify]

A lost a Nike shoe and a magic pinky ring at a show in San berndo but I got over it that ring was pretty cool

[@jerryrowland7122]

Iron Maiden continues to peak. As with any band there's testosterone and ego. And with an epic band there's going to be haters that can't stand the power and energy this band brings to its stage that many never rebound and crash that Maiden continues to soar.

[@michaelmathes1991]

I bought their first album the day it came out.

[@macsimon6821]

When they hired janick Gers me and my friends were shocked. But now I'm not shocked as much since helloween has 3 guitarists. But I swear I saw janick live just twirling his guitar sometimes haha.

[@RedOwl73]

Maiden has only came to KC 3 times since the '99 reunion--BNW, SSOASS retro tour, and BOS. They've filled the venue each time so I don't know what the problem is.

[@stevenrix7024]

Guess what? They’ve all grown up a bit since the Eighties!

[@TheLithGH]

I am old school 80s Maiden, from when I was a kid. I've been wishing for the original 5 for the last 35 years, but know it'll never happen.

[@charleysonnydickinsonvuori7833]

this line up of the band has been going most of my life seeing as I'm 26 and a 1/2

[@dektrimusic]

Makes sense… we all want our heroes to last forever, but yeah, that day will come… hope not soon enough…

[@brendanfitzpatrick3824]

This IS the "classic era" of Iron Maiden. Probably the only band to have their "classic era" as the entire latter "half" of their career. Maybe the songs aren't all quite as awesome but i think that's the novelty effect as much as anything. Most fans think of whatever they heard first as their favorite regardless of the era or album...i think they have realized what they made in time to really cherish and curate their legacy as they mature as people and as a team and to honor their fans and each other. If only bands like Pink Floyd etc could've managed their own lives and relationships like these guys have. It's painful to watch sometimes. I've seen enough to know they are a team and a family and I've heard from folks (well, one guy) who has worked "inside" their organization that described it as a "family."

[@yanikem6655]

There were two lineup changes before 1982 - 1980 (Stratton-Smith) and 1981 (Di’Anno-Dickinson).

[@LordEriolTolkien]

I pray that they retire and disband while still at the top of their power rather than echo KISS or any of the other ancient bands still limping on well past retirement

[@translucent_nick]

Because Steve Harris always wanting to make the difference, and going against the grain, I do finally realize that he does not wanting a half-arsed edition of Iron Maiden, such being 20% authentic members and some younger guys. If they ever want to stop, Steve has already think about continuing to play with British Lion, so he ensured that his thirst for the stage is not gonna get away. Since next year is 50 years anniversary, they're gonna prepare something special - I'm sure about it 🤗

[@FiresideChatswithMatts]

The use of "conspiracy theories" simply to describe a fan thinking that band members might not like each other in real life is really pernicious.

[@FiresideChatswithMatts]

"You are not allowed to make any conclusions!"

[@amosbackstrom5366]

Imagine if Iron Maiden exists in perpetuity, replacing aging members like the Ship of Theseus😂 I'm down

[@mrpositronia]

Wait, is Janick finally leaving?! I joke of course. I met Janick and he's a really nice guy. He's HSP like me and many others.

[@richarddean1453]

I met him also in Sydney. I was the first one he shook hands with and I was wearing a Megadeth T-shirt LOL. He is a good bloke. I was early twenties then and didn't judge. He was just happy to be there. I just don't like how the prodcuer cannot make three guitars sound good since Adrian came back. It's shit.

[@mrpositronia]

@@richarddean1453 yeah, you can't work out who's playing what. Yeah I met him at a Maiden convention in London in 1995. I was sitting away from the crowd of people trying to get autographs and he came running out from the huddle and sat with me. He said he needed to get out of there it was crazy. I said the same about me. So I realised he's a man who needs his own space. Like me. 😁

[@rabarebra]

@@mrpositronia Us true fans can hear who's playing. It is very distinctive style on each. Having listened to them since the 70s, you notice the details. Here's a Easter nut for you to follow. On recordings (which is also the position on stage that they have live), follows the audio spectrum like this on bands: Left Center Right Dave Murray Janick Gers Adrian Smith KK Downing Glenn Tipton Richie Faulkner Glenn Tipton (Andy Sneap when playing live) Malcolm Young Angus Young Check out your records, the above is how they are placed in the mix, always!

[@rabarebra]

Sometimes when Angus is soloing, he's mixed between Center and Right channel to even stuff out a bit. Same with JP. On JP dual solo, harmony playing is sometimes placed in the middle. Fun facts.

[@mrpositronia]

@@rabarebra oh I know who's on what side. But the mix for Maiden is always mushy, from Brave New World onwards. So, being born in 1976, and only hearing Maiden for the first time when I heard Run to the Hills at 6 years old doesn't qualify me as a 'true fan'. Noted.

[@RobHellfire666]

50th!!?? Goid gods, i remember back when Rolling Stones were celebrating their 50th anniversary... You're telling me iron frickin maiden have been around as long (or longer) than The Rolling Stones!!?? Frickin crazy. 🤦🏻

[@13Voodoobilly69]

I consider the golden era as the first two records. Paul Diano!!!

[@quadrono5714]

Unpopular opinion. The addition of Jannick Gers has muddied IM's live sound considerably and is a net loss.

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

I hope they do what they want and not what they feel obliged to do. Personally I'd be happy with the odd live performance from time to time.

[@robvange]

I have listened to this AMAZING BAND since the 1st album came to the states!!!!! I am 65 now…… still listen to Killers a lot…..saw them very early on in NYC…..and many x’s after BUT……….they should retire……… I have……. At some point you just look stupid…… Steve Harris is worth every dollar he ever made…..but its time to chill🙏

[@ChrisPage68]

Blaze who?