The decision that separates Iron Maiden from Metallica, explained by Bruce Dickinson

The iconic Heavy Metal bands are not as rival as many think, but they don’t necessarily think like all subjects

There are those who believe in the existence of a feud between Iron Maiden AND Metallic. Nonsense. The second band quoted, American, is a big fan of the first, English and his contemporaries. He also recorded a cover of “Remember tomorrow”Trace of Maiden’s first album. There have also been exchanges of praise between the parties in the press.

But it does not mean that the groups, the two most popular in the history of Heavy metals, have the same world view when it comes to their decisions. There is something that the metal would do, but Iron Maiden no.

In an interview with the journalist Eddie Trunk (via Bravewords), the singer Bruce Dickinson He revealed if his group, Maiden, to keep a season of shows as a resident in the sphere, luxurious and technological entertainment are in Las Vegas, in the United States. The answer was categorical:

“NO.”

The reason turned out to be also succinct, but it needs:

“This is not Iron Maiden.”

Invited to elaborate his reasoning, Dickinson, without mentioning the metal or any other attraction of the place, said:

“Iron Maiden concerns the relationship between the band and the public. The show is an expansion of what we do. As far as I understand, the ball is complete and I appreciate what you say. But I think the band would be very uncomfortable with the idea. We do many things: we walk and run around. But what is the meaning of being there if you are a band?”

The discomfort mentioned by Bruce has to do with the fact that the sphere has, on fire, an immersive audiovisual experience. The artist becomes practically supporting, since the culminating point is the sound and visual system that includes an internal 16K LED screen, speakers with bundle training technologies, wavep synthesis and 4D physical effects.

Metallica Toparia plays in the sphere

In turn, the metal would agree to perform in the sphere. In an interview with the broadr -Stern broadcaster, the drummer Lars Ulrich He said, when he was asked about the rumors he would play there:

“I will not confirm anything, because there is nothing to confirm. But I will not deny it, because we are all fans of this place. All our businessmen and producers have been there and have taken a look. It is something we are considering, [mas] Nothing is recorded in stone or with green light. It is something we are taking into consideration at some point, when the 2026 tour ended up … I don’t roll me up; I would like to do it, that there is no doubt. By asking my opinion, I would like to do it. “

Ulrich added the place:

“I was there to see the U2 the first night. When they went up on that stage, I wanted to see personally before seeing on YouTube or reading. I was there, like everyone else there that night, and I was completely hit. I felt that this was the beginning of a new chapter of live performances.”

U2, Phish, Dead & Company, Eagles, Anyma, Kenny Chesney AND Backstreet Boys They have already performed or continue playing the sphere. THE Zach Brown Band He has a season between December and January next year.

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Source: Terra

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