Music Maiden asks fans not to shoot their shows too much and explains reasons

THE Iron Maiden It has been on stage since 1975 and has seen all kinds of transformation in audiences throughout this period. And it seems that something recent is bothering the band: the excessive use of cell phones by fans.

One week before starting RUN FOR YOU LIVESits next tour that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the foundation, the group issued a statement on social networks with a request to the public. They want people in their shows not to film the show over, so they can make the most of the moment and make the experience better even to those on stage.

In the initial stretch of the note, Maiden said:

“As everyone knows, the world tour RUN FOR YOU LIVES marks the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation by Steve [Harris, baixista] In late 1975 and, to celebrate, Maiden fans have the promise of a very special repertoire, covering the nine studio albums, Iron Maiden (1980) Fear of the Dark (1992), with your most spectacular and elaborated show of all time! In tune with this time, Maiden wants everyone in the audience to experience this spectacular show, as they would do when many of these songs were played live for the first time in the 1980s and, like many other artists, the band now asks fans not to film excessively with their cell phones or tablets. ”

Rod Smallwood, the group’s longtime entrepreneur, added:

“We really want fans to enjoy the shows straight, instead of doing this on their small screens. Excessive use of cell phones nowadays diminishes the fun, especially for the band, which is on stage looking at mobile ranks, but also to other spectators. We feel that the passion and involvement of our fans in the shows make them special, but the obsession with the cell phone has come out of control that it has become a distraction that has become a distraction that has become a distraction Unnecessary, especially for the band. I hope fans will understand this and be sensible to severely limit the use of their cell phones in respect to the band and other fans. ”

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The manager, finally, reinforced the appeal:

“We would like you to be ‘at the moment’ and actively get involved to enjoy each of these classic songs in the Spirit and the way they were first played. This show is not just a celebration of our music; it is, as you will see, also about our years of art, about the many, many worlds of Maiden we created for you. Joining the Maiden family singing with the heart, instead of getting the cell phone !!

It is noteworthy that there are rare examples of artists and bands seeking to ban cell phones in their performances. Bob Dylan, King Crimson, Jack White and, recently, Ghostbelong to this list because they have adopted various resources aiming at such objective. Iron Maiden’s case does not represent a ban, only an audience orientation.

Iron Maiden and Run for Your Lives

THE Iron Maiden will take your next 50 -year -old tour, RUN FOR YOU LIVESto Europe. There are scheduled shows on the old continent between May and August.

In 2026, the itinerary is expected to be expanded to other continents – including Brazil, the country that the singer Bruce Dickinson Visit with his solo career on September 7, for presentation at the Paulistano Festival The Town.

With repertoire focused on the nine initial albums – the 1980 debut to Fear of the Dark (1992) -, the coming excursion 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).

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

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