IRON MAIDEN Announces “Run For Your Lives” world Tour for 2025 & 2026
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Legendary Drummer Nicko McBrain Plays Final Show With Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden’s longtime drummer Nicko McBrain recently played his final show with the band in São Paulo,Brazil,marking the end of an era for the iconic heavy metal group. The 72-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announced his retirement from touring on December 7th, stating that the concert at Allianz Parque in São Paulo would be his last. While McBrain is stepping away from the road,he has assured fans that he will remain closely connected to Iron Maiden and participate in various projects with the band. He also plans to focus on personal endeavors and his existing businesses.Simon Dawson Announced as New Drummer
Iron Maiden quickly announced Simon dawson as their new touring drummer on December 8th. Dawson is a seasoned session drummer and longtime collaborator with bassist Steve Harris in the band British Lion.Iron Maiden Shows No Signs of Slowing down
Despite the lineup change, Iron Maiden has shown no intention of slowing down. Back in 2019, bassist Steve Harris told SiriusXM’s ”Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk” that the band had no plans to retire anytime soon. “we all feel that if we feel we’re not cutting it anymore, then we’ll discuss it and that will probably be the end of it,” Harris explained. “But at the moment, we don’t feel like that. We feel that we definitely still are pulling our weight, so to speak. We’re just doing well. So far so good. I don’t wanna tempt fate,but we are doing good.” Frontman Bruce Dickinson echoed these sentiments in a 2022 interview with Full Metal Jackie’s nationally syndicated radio show. ”We’re not planning to retire at all, really. I think we’ll probably drop dead onstage.I can think of worse places to drop dead,” Dickinson said with a laugh. “But no, we’re not planning on retiring. We’re all still firing away [with] loads of energy and loads of enthusiasm.” Dickinson also highlighted the band’s multigenerational appeal, noting the wide range of ages in their audience. “We’ve got generations of fans now,” he observed.”Even at [my] spoken-word shows, I can crack jokes about the age of the audience only because half the audience is, like, my age, but the other half of the audience is often way, way younger. So it’s brilliant. We’ve got this whole intergenerational thing going.” The São Paulo performance concluded Iron Maiden’s “The Future Past” world tour, which kicked off in May 2023.Rencana wawancara:
## Archyde Exclusive: Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris on 50 Years of Thunder
**Introduction**
Welcome back, Archyde readers, to another Inside Music exclusive. Today, we have the honor of speaking with legendary Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris, as the band prepares to celebrate a momentous milestone: **50 years of rocking the world**.
**[Opening Music: iron Maiden intro riff]**
**Interviewer:** Steve, thank you for joining us. 50 years – it’s an amazing achievement in any field, but especially in the world of hard rock and metal. How does it feel to reach this incredible milestone?
**Steve Harris:**
[Response anticipated: Reflections on longevity, the band’s journey, and a sense of gratitude.]
**Interviewer:**
Your recent “Future Past” tour was a massive success,
and now you’re gearing up for “Run For Your Lives,”
a celebratory tour for your 50th anniversary. Can you tell us a bit about what fans
can expect from this monumental tour?
**Steve Harris:**
[Response anticipated: Discussion of “Run For Your Lives” tour concept, setlist surprises, incorporating classics from the first nine albums, and the “stunning and elaborate new show” promised by the band.]
**Interviewer:**
Fans are understandably excited about the promise of a setlist for the ages, revisiting classics from the first nine albums.
Were there any particular tracks that you were especially eager to bring back to life on
stage?
**Steve Harris:**
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the process of choosing the setlist, and any anecdotes
related to revisiting older material.]
**Interviewer:**
Bruce Dickinson mentioned that the tour will extend into
2026 to reach fans worldwide. What are some of the
challenges and rewards of touring on such a large scale
after all these years?
**Steve Harris:**
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balancing personal life with the demands of the road,
the importance of connecting with fans globally, and
the enduring passion for performing.]
**Interviewer:**
You’ve mentioned seeing a lot of young faces in the audience
alongside the long-time fans. What do you think accounts
for Iron Maiden’s continued ability to attract new generations
of metalheads?
**Steve Harris:**
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across generations, the power of live performance,
and the enduring appeal of heavy metal.]
**Interviewer:**
Looking back on 50 years of Iron Maiden, what are
some of the moments you cherish the most?
**Steve Harris:**
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memorable performances, and impactful experiences
throughout the band’s history.]
**Interviewer:**
Steve, what’s next for Iron Maiden after
the “Run For Your Lives” tour? Any hints about
future plans or projects?
**Steve Harris:**
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while acknowledging the focus on the
upcoming anniversary tour celebrations.]
**Outro**
Steve, thank you for your time and insights. From all of us
at Archyde,congratulations on an extraordinary 50 years of
rocking the world. We look forward to experiencing
“Run For Your Lives” and witnessing the legend
continue for years to come.
**[Closing Music: Iron maiden outro riff]**
