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Iron Maiden's insanely good Run For Your Lives Tour is a hit-packed metal masterclass with mind blowing visuals
Scroll down to see what songs the band played in a set list full of treats for fans MAIDEN HEAVEN Iron Maiden's insanely good Run For Your Lives Tour is a hit-packed metal masterclass with mind blowing visuals Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) METAL greats Iron Maiden have clocked up half a century of heavy-duty music — but still play like rockers a quarter their age. They kicked off the UK leg of their Run For Your Lives world tour on Saturday to mark the band's 50th anniversary. 9 Iron Maiden are celebrating their 50th anniversary but still play like rockers a quarter their age Credit: Olivia Fry - The Sun 9 Bassist Steve Harris keeps the rhythm in front of the sold-out crowd at Birmingham's Utilita Arena Credit: Olivia Fry - The Sun At one point, guitarist Janick Gers — who is two years off 70 — had his foot up on an amp that was higher than his shoulder. Then he was spinning the guitar around his neck before pointing it towards the sold-out crowd at Birmingham's Utilita Arena like a weapon, as bassist Steve Harris provided rhythmic perfection next to him. Eddie, the band's mascot, also put in a shift and was stalking across the stage left, right and centre as the metallers thrashed through their 17-song set. Ahead of the shows, frontman Bruce Dickinson promised fans the concerts would 'put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat'. And Maiden did that in spades. As I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with head-banging fans of all ages, a shirtless man ran from the sound deck towards the front of the stage and screamed: 'I would die for metal.' And I don't doubt it, as the band whipped the crowd further into a frenzy with tracks including Wrathchild, Number Of The Beast, Powerslave and Two Minutes To Midnight. The set list is packed with proper treats for Maiden fans. The band kicked off the show with Murders In The Rue Morgue, then later played Killers — tracks they haven't performed live since their Ed Hunter Tour 26 years ago. Visually, the show was among the most impressive I've seen recently, opening with the backdrop of the old East London streets some of them grew up in. Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, 66, comes 13th in elite fencing tournament… only losing to Olympic gold medallist Classics such as Run To The Hills had the crowd screaming so loudly their energy seemed to push the band on more. Bruce then dressed as a prisoner sprinting up a staircase, running from a ghost, while Hallowed Be Thy Name played. Epics such as Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son and Rime Of The Ancient Mariner showcased the group's musicianship, before they kicked off the first song of the encore, Aces High. There were mind-blowing visuals of Spitfire battles blasting around behind them. Vocally, Bruce was on fire. 9 The band's mascot Eddie stalks the stage Credit: Olivia Fry - The Sun 9 The band have sold just over a million tickets for the European leg of their tour Credit: Olivia Fry - The Sun And given he barely stood still, the show was a masterclass for rising stars who can only dream of emulating the energy and talent he has perfected on stage over the decades. As well as roaring rock, the band made a point of paying tribute to their longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring in December. And they took the opportunity to introduce new man Simon Dawson, who thrashed the skins so hard from start to finish I'm amazed he didn't break his kit. Every show on Iron Maiden's UK and Ireland run is sold out, with the band selling just over a million tickets for the European leg. If you're lucky enough to have a seat at one of the shows, strap yourselves in and get ready for the ride of your life. It is insanely good. DANNY IN THE WIGHT MOOD FRESH from his honeymoon in Greece, The Script's Danny O'Donoghue was still on cloud nine ahead of the group's performance at the Isle of Wight Festival. He said of his romantic getaway with wife Anais Naing: 'I'm blessed. I'm a big history buff and it was gorgeous. 9 The Script's Danny O'Donoghue performing at the Isle of Wight Festival Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 'If I wasn't in the band, I'd be trying to be travelling around anyway.' In our exclusive backstage chat, Danny also said his new sober lifestyle had helped him become a better musician, adding: 'I used to get so nervous at festivals. 'There were just so many famous people around and I thought if I got drunk, I'd find some courage. But that never happened. 'I'd have a few beers and l go into myself and want to leg it from the festival. "Although I've made these changes, very few others have, so I still find people I know asleep under tables at these things.' They were joined at the festival by acts including Stereophonics, Busted, Razorlight, Amy Macdonald and Sting – who was spotted jumping on the ferry with punters to get to the island. Last night, Justin Timberlake, Jess Glynne, Texas and Olly Murs rounded off an epic event. SAM NAN ZOMBIE FILM HELP ACTOR Sam Locke's nan was the secret weapon for helping him get a role in Danny Boyle's brilliant new film, 28 Years Later. He makes his big-screen debut in the zombie horror. 9 Sam Locke's nan helped him land a role in Danny Boyle's new film, 28 Years Later Credit: Alamy The Welshman popped in to see his grandparents when the call came to shoot an audition tape, and they sprung into action. Sam said: 'My nan read in for the roles. "I was sitting with my grandfather and he was telling me, 'If you don't get the role, don't be dis-heartened'. "About ten minutes afterwards my agent rang with the confirmation. "There was a lot of excitement.' Sam revealed he had to be at peak fitness to take on the walking dead, and said: 'Luckily, I'm quite active anyway. 'But we had a week of stunt training and that pretty much trained our endurance. 'It helped us gel together." Bizbit DURAN DURAN are bringing their Halloween spectacular to our shores for the first time this year. They will celebrate it at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena on October 31. Singer Simon Le Bon said: 'I'm thrilled. And, frankly, a little terrified.' Tickets go on public sale at 10am on Friday, with an early pre-sale for O2 customers from 10am Wednesday. MILEY POPS UP IN SHOP MILEY CYRUS thrilled fans when she made a surprise appearance at an East London record store. She was joined by Naomi Campbell at the Rough Trade shop. 9 Miley Cyrus was joined by Naomi Campbell at the Rough Trade shop in London Credit: The Mega Agency They popped in to sign copies of their single, Every Girl You've Ever Loved, on Saturday. For one night only this Friday, fans can see Miley's film Something Beautiful, which accompanies her album of the same name, when it hits cinemas. I can reveal she blew the budget on the wardrobe for the production, in which she wears a total of 17 outfits. The film includes videos for every track, along with a cameo by Naomi. Their song has given pals a laugh, as Naomi says the line: 'She never wears a watch, still she's never late' – but the model is notoriously never on time. CHARLI'S DUA DUET DUA LIPA delighted fans at the second night of her Wembley gig by bringing out Charli XCX. Dressed in a white lace bodysuit, Dua beamed as she performed her guest's party track, 360. 9 Dua Lipa delighted fans at the second night of her Wembley gig by bringing out Charli XCX Credit: Getty Meanwhile, Charli kept things more simple with a white top, tiny shorts and sunglasses. Bizarre exclusively revealed last week that Charli was being lined up for a special appearance. Our Jack was in the crowd and he says it was the highlight of the night. After a short break, Dua will play two gigs at Anfield in Liverpool later this week. Meanwhile, Charli headlines The Other Stage at Glastonbury this weekend. SABRINA AND TYLA ARE WINNING CHOICE TYLA looked sensational on the red carpet ahead of her hosting duties during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in LA. The South African singer who will bring her show to the All Points East festival in London in August, fronted the ceremony, where Sabrina Carpenter was the big winner. 9 Tyla looked sensational on the red carpet ahead of her hosting duties during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in LA Credit: Splash She took Favourite Song for Taste, Favourite Female Breakout Artist and Favourite Album for Short n' Sweet. Sabrina acknowledged her risque image while accepting the awards in a video message. The chart-topper, who has come under fire for her raunchy outfits and lyrics, said: 'I've always wanted one of these ever since I was a little girl. 'This is so special to me and I just can't thank each and every one of you enough for voting. 'I will continue to make these clean versions of these songs for you.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Paul Di'Anno's final interview to appear in Iron Maiden documentary
A documentary film about Iron Maiden will feature a final interview with the band's former singer Paul Di'Anno, who died aged 66 last year. Band members past and present including Di'Anno, who sang with the band between 1978 and 1981, take part in the untitled Iron Maiden feature documentary, which comes out in the band's 50th anniversary year. The heavy rockers, formed in 1975 in east London, have sold more than 100 million records, and performed over 2,500 concerts in 64 countries across six continents. Later this year they will add to this number as the band embark on their Run For Your Lives Tour kicking off in Budapest, Hungary, in May. Rod Smallwood, manager of Iron Maiden, said: 'We're proud Universal Pictures Content Group has chosen to share the unique story of Iron Maiden with the world. We have given them unrestricted access to the band, our fans and musical peers. 'We trust that they will excite not only music fans but also anyone who loves a story of an underdog beating the odds to become and remain one of Britain's biggest musical exports since our first record released 45 years ago.' Fans were also interviewed for the film along with famous faces such as No Country For Old Men and Skyfall star Javier Bardem, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and Kiss musician Gene Simmons, while the band's ghoulish mascot Eddie is brought to life via animation. For most of the last few decades, guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, lead singer Bruce Dickinson, bassist Steve Harris, and drummer Michael 'Nicko' McBrain, who has been replaced with Simon Dawson for the latest series of concerts after retiring in 2024, have been the main line-up. Previous members have included singer Blaze Bayley, drummers Barry 'Thunderstick' Purkis and Doug Sampson, guitarist Dennis Stratton, and keyboardist Tony Moore. Di'Anno featured on their 1980 debut album and its follow-up Killers, singing on songs such as Running Free, Sanctuary and Remember Tomorrow, and later had guest appearances with Iron Maiden, after being replaced by Dickinson. The film is promised as 'an emotive journey through Iron Maiden's 50-year history told from the perspective of both the band and some of their most devoted followers'. Helen Parker, executive vice president at Universal Pictures Content Group and executive producer, said: 'We're thrilled Iron Maiden have entrusted us to bring their legacy to cinemas around the world. 'Working closely with the band and their passionate fans has been an unrivalled experience allowing us to tell their story in a unique way and celebrate their incomparable fearless creativity in their 50th anniversary year.' It is directed by Malcolm Venville, who directed the Netflix docu-series Churchill At War, and produced by Dominic Freeman, who worked on the Depeche Mode film Spirits In The Forest. Iron Maiden has had a number one in the UK with 1988 single Bring Your Daughter… To The Slaughter and 35 songs in the top 40, according to the Official Charts Company. They have also had five number one albums including Fear Of The Dark, The Book Of Souls, The Final Frontier, Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son and The Number Of The Beast, with the latest record, 2021's Senjutsu, making it to number two in the UK charts. The Universal Pictures Content Group said the film is set for an autumn 2025 release in cinemas internationally.
