Iron Maiden come to Vienna: The most spectacular concert ever!

Iron Maiden come to Vienna: The most spectacular concert ever!

Wien, Österreich - Iron Maiden treat themselves to something very special this year: On the occasion of their 50th anniversary, they go on a tour under the motto "Run for your lives". These solemn concerts stop in Europe, and the highlight of the tour will be the anniversary show on July 17th in the Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna, such as OE24 reports .

The setlist of the tour clearly focuses on the first nine albums of the band, which ranges from "Iron Maiden" (1980) to "Fear of the Dark" (1992). This selection not only reflects the roots of the band, but also the influence that these albums had on metal music and fans. Before the tour of the tour, the band was able to successfully perform on Tuesday in the sold -out Papp László Sportaréna in Budapest, where the first gig of the tour took place.

concert design and visuals

The concert show is described as the most complex in the history of Iron Maiden and includes spectacular stage effects. The stage turned into an ice landscape for the song "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son". The staging of "Hallowed be thy name" impressed the audience by using a forced jacket and a cage.

In the two hours of concert duration, the fans were able to look forward to many classics, including "Murders in the Rue Morgue", "Killers", "Phantom of the Opera", "2 Minutes to Midnight", "The Number of the Beast" and "Wasted Years". Under the direction of Frontmann Bruce Dickinson, the band has announced that they will "risk everything" on this tour and try out new elements. In addition, Metal Hammer asked to enjoy the concerts without excessive cell phone use. Rod Smallwood, the band's manager, comments that the constant use of smartphones can reduce the moment for the band and the other fans.

dramatic changes in the band

In addition, there was a change in personnel in the last appearances: Simon Dawson replaced Nicko McBrain on drums, who had announced his resignation of live performances. However, these changes are not the first time in the long history of Iron Maiden, which was founded by Steve Harris in 1975. The band has undergone a remarkable evolution that has made it one of the most successful heavy metal bands in the world, as can be found on their wiki page.

Over a million tickets for the \ “Run for your lives world tour \” have already been sold, and many of the shows are sold out. The band calls fans to find out more about additional ticket quotas before the respective shows. Iron Maiden and her impressive stage show promise a concert experience that should not be missed. The passion and the unhappily energy of the band are still the driving forces when carrying out this anniversary tour.