Heavy metal band Iron Maiden to embark on a massive anniversary tour, with their lone North German concert set for July 2025 in Bremen.
Iron Maiden Kicks Off "Run For Your Lives" World Tour in 2025/26
Iron Maiden, the legendary British heavy metal band, is embarking on a world tour titled "Run For Your Lives" to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The tour, expected to be the most spectacular and lavish show of all time, according to lead singer Bruce Dickinson, will kick off on May 27, 2025, in Budapest and travel across Europe.
The tour includes more than 27 concerts across the continent, with a stop in Bremen, Germany, on July 15, 2025. This will be the only concert in Northern Germany and one of five shows in Germany, with others scheduled in Gelsenkirchen, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Berlin.
In Bremen, children under 6 years old will not be admitted to the concert, and those under 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, with a parental consent form required. A FanTicket is available for the Bremen concert, and the general sale starts on September 27 at 10 am on www.eventim.de/artist/iron-maiden/.
The concert in Bremen will take place at the Bürgerweide, and Swedish metal band "Avatar" will join as a special guest. The setlist for the tour will draw from all nine classic albums, focusing particularly on early material and beloved anthems. The live experience will be enhanced with rich visual elements, including elaborate stage designs and pyrotechnics.
Before the live set, the concert typically begins with tape-played pieces like "Doctor Doctor" (UFO cover), "The Ides of March," and Churchill’s speech, setting a dramatic tone. The show often opens with "Phantom of the Opera" or "Murders in the Rue Morgue" and features themes like ancient Egypt for "Powerslave" and a haunted ship for "Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
Bruce Dickinson, who walked the streets of Bremen for an autograph session for his "The Mandrake Project" in the spring of 2024, has expressed his excitement about performing in Bremen, stating, "This is a tour that will put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat." For those who have never seen Iron Maiden, he asks, "What the hell are you waiting for?"
If fans have seen Iron Maiden before, they are encouraged to get ready for an even more intense experience on this tour. Bruce Dickinson promises that this world tour will be a retrospective celebration of Iron Maiden’s career, with a setlist heavily focused on classic hits from their extensive catalog. So, get your tickets and join Iron Maiden for an unforgettable night of heavy metal music!
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The "Run For Your Lives" World Tour by Iron Maiden, launching in 2025/26, promises an unforgettable night of entertainment with a focus on music from their classic albums. On their European leg, you can catch them live in Bremen, Germany, where they'll be accompanied by Swedish metal band "Avatar".
