Metal icons Iron Maiden celebrate their anniversary at Bremen Bürgerweide, Germany's legendary metal concert venue.
Iron Maiden, the iconic British hard rock band, embarked on their "Run For Your Lives" World Tour in 2025 to celebrate their 50th anniversary since Steve Harris formed the band in 1975. The tour, which runs from May 27 to August 2025, promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience, focusing on a special selection of songs spanning the band's first nine studio albums.
The setlist for the tour, such as the one played on July 15, 2025, in Bremen, Germany, includes an instrumental intro "The Ides of March" (played from tape), a mix of classic Iron Maiden tracks covering their early to early-90s eras, and taped intros/outros like "Doctor Doctor" (UFO cover), "Churchill's Speech," and "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (Monty Python song) played at encore time.
The tour, which marks the 50th anniversary of the band, has been described as the most spectacular and elaborate show ever produced by Iron Maiden. Notable venues on the tour include London Stadium, Veltins-Arena, Stadio Euganeo, and Paris Arena.
Iron Maiden performed at the Bürgerweide in Bremen on July 15, 2025, as part of their "Run For Your Lives" tour. The concert, attended by approximately 35,000 fans, featured iconic hits such as "Aces High," "The Number of the Beast," "The Trooper," "Run to the Hills," "Iron Maiden," and "Hallowed Be Thy Name."
Bruce Dickinson, the singer and frontman of Iron Maiden, and Steve Harris led the band during the performance. Fans were asked to keep their smartphones in their pockets as much as possible during the concert to fully immerse themselves in the live experience.
The setlist for the tour spans nine studio albums of Iron Maiden up to Fear of the Dark, with "Fear of the Dark," "Wasted Years," "Phantom of the Opera," "2 Minutes to Midnight," "The Clairvoyant," "Murders in the Rue Morgue," "Rime of the Ancient Mariner," "Killers," and "Wrathchild" also making an appearance. "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" was last played live by Iron Maiden on 05.07.2014, and "Powerslave" was last played live on 22.07.2017.
Iron Maiden has a career that is unparalleled, filling entire stadiums and drawing metal fans as headliners to festivals. Bruce Dickinson, in addition to his role as the frontman of Iron Maiden, has also released several solo albums over the decades.
The "Run For Your Lives" tour is a testament to Iron Maiden's enduring legacy and their commitment to offering a nostalgic yet powerful live experience centered on their early discography for longstanding and new fans alike.
Fans can also expect a variety of pre-match and halftime entertainment during Iron Maiden's "Run For Your Lives" tour concerts, incorporating elements of music, such as live performances by local bands or DJ sets. Additionally, sports-betting enthusiasts might find an exciting opportunity to place wagers on the number of encore songs or the order of setlist performances, making the concert experience even more engaging.
