Iron guitarist Maiden was notable for diverse jumps, dances and stunts with his instrument; Esmergic performance has already generated setbacks
Who has watched a show of Iron Maiden In the last 35 years it was certainly surprised by the presence of stage of Janick Gers. The guitarist, who joined the band in 1990 and from there it no longer came out, draws attention for a performance that involves leaps, dances, races, and various movements with his instrument-especially throwing him up and catching it, all this while the sound is rolling.
Fans are entertained, but sometimes they roll off setbacks. Gers has already let his guitar fly out of the stage and even suffered falls. More commonly, it happens to end up playing something wrong. It’s life.
But why does he adopt such insane stage presence? In an interview with Classic Rockthe 68 -year -old English musician revealed that it is simply so. And not just on stage: when recording, in the studio, it also expresses itself physically.
“Even when I’m in the studio, I’m 100% nervous energy. I just like to connect and play. It’s the same when I’m playing live. For me, it’s all about intensity. ”
Not even the exhaustive routine on the road is able to leave Janick discouraged with his live performances. The musician has ensured that the mood is renewed when it is about to take the stage.
“Sometimes you are on the side of the stage and you are exhausted, you have traveled all day, your knees are killing you. But then you run to the stage and – bang! – You are in another world. ”
In the end, Gers can’t explain for sure what happens to himself. However, he left a message: Beware of coming close to him during an Iron Maiden concert.
“On stage, I feel this aggression, like an erupting volcano. I’m completely crazy up there. I don’t know why I shake my guitars. I have no idea. But one thing I know: If you get close to me while I’m swinging this guitar, you’ll be hit! ”
Iron Maiden currently
At the end of 2024, Iron Maiden concluded – with two shows in Brazil – the tour The Future Pastfocused on the albums Senjutsu (2021) and SOMEWHERE IN TIME (1986). This year, more specifically from May, the RUN FOR YOU LIVESexcursion that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the group.
The coming tour marks the first occasion in decades when Maiden will perform without Nicko McBrain. The drummer, a member since 1982, has moved away from the road activities and will be replaced by Simon Dawson (British Lion, The Outfield etc).
THE RUN FOR YOU LIVES will be taken first to Europe. There are shows scheduled on the old continent between May and August. In 2026, the itinerary is expected to be expanded to other continents – including Brazil, a country that Bruce Dickinson visits his solo career on September 7, for a presentation at the Paulistano Festival The Town.
Check out the Iron Maiden schedule below 2025:
- May 27 – Budapest ARÉNA, Budapest, Hungary *
- May 31 – Letnany Airport, Prague, Czech Republic *
- June 1 – Arena Types, Bratislava, Slovakia *
- June 5 – Trondheim Rocks, Trondheim, Norway (Festival)
- June 7-Sr-Bank Arena, Stavanger, Norway *
- June 9 – Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark *
- June 12 – 3Ana, Stockholm, Sweden *
- June 13 – 3Ana, Stockholm, Sweden *
- June 16 – Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland *
- June 21 – Use Arena, Birmingham, England ^
- June 22-Co-Op Live, Manchester, England ^
- June 25 – Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland *^
- June 28 – Longon Stadium, London, England *^
- June 30 – Hydro Egg, Glasgow, Scotland ^
- July 03 – Eurockéennes Festival, Belfort, France (festival)
- July 5 – Metropolitan Civite Stadium, Madrid, Spain **
- July 6 – Meo Arena, Lisbon, Portugal **
- July 9 – Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland **
- July 11-Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany **
- July 13 – Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italy **
- July 15 – Bürgerweide, Bremen, Germany **
- July 17 – Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna, Austria **
- July 19 – Paris la Defense Arena, Paris, France **
- July 23 – Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands **
- July 25 – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany **
- July 26 – Cannstatter Wasen, Stuttgart, Germany **
- July 29 – Waldbühne, Berlin, Germany **
- August 2 – PGE Narceowy, Warsaw, Poland **
- * = Opening of Halestorm
- ^ = Opening of The Raven Age
- ** = Opening of Avatar
Rolling Stone Brazil Special: Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden on the cover: A Rolling Stone Brazil He launched an edition of unpublished collector for fans of the Heavy Metal band. The biggest albums, the list of shows in Brazil, the power of the group’s market and even a tour of the band’s plane you can see in the printed special, for sale at Profile store.
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