British heavy metal icons IRON MAIDEN launched their “Run For Your Lives” world tour last night, May 27, at Budapest’s Papp László Sportaréna. This concert was also their first with new drummer Simon Dawson, who replaced Nicko McBrain in December.
The “Run For Your Lives” world tour celebrates IRON MAIDEN‘s 50th anniversary, marking five decades since bassist Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975. Fans can expect a special setlist covering nine studio albums, from Iron Maiden to Fear Of The Dark, along with their most spectacular and elaborate stage show to date.
Setlist was as follows:
01. Murders In The Rue Morgue (first performance since September 2, 2005)
02. Wrathchild (first performance since July 2, 2017)
03. Killers (first performance since October 1, 1999)
04. Phantom Of The Opera (first performance since July 5, 2014)
05. The Number Of The Beast
06. The Clairvoyant (first performance since October 2, 2013)
07. Powerslave (first performance since July 22, 2017)
08. 2 Minutes To Midnight (first performance since October 15, 2019)
09. Rime Of The Ancient Mariner (first performance since April 2, 2009)
10. Run To The Hills
11. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (first performance since July 5, 2014)
12. The Trooper
13. Hallowed Be Thy Name
14. Iron Maiden
Encore:
15. Aces High
16. Fear Of The Dark
17. Wasted Years
IRON MAIDEN’s longtime drummer, Nicko McBrain, performed his final show with the band earlier this past December in São Paulo, Brazil.
The 72-year-old British musician officially announced his retirement on December 7 via a statement on MAIDEN‘s website and social media channels. He confirmed that the concert at Allianz Parque in São Paulo would be his last with the legendary heavy metal group.
Although stepping away from touring, McBrain assured fans he will remain closely connected to IRON MAIDEN, contributing to various projects with the band while also focusing on personal endeavors and his ongoing business ventures.
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