Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden Declares He’d Rather Stop Performing Live Than Become “Virgin Disneyland” with Safe Setlists

Bruce Dickinson’s Stance on Live Performances

The Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson stated that he would prefer to stop playing live rather than become a “Virgin Disneyland” reliant on pre-recorded tracks.

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Upcoming Tour Details

The British legends of heavy metal will embark on their “Run for Your Life” tour across the UK and Europe in 2025 to celebrate their 50th anniversary as a band. The tour will feature a setlist that exclusively includes songs from their first nine studio albums.

The tour kicks off in May in Budapest and will hit cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin, London, and Glasgow by the end of June. Tickets for the shows can be found here.

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In an interview with Classic Rock, Dickinson discussed the increasing trend of artists relying on track support to enhance their live sound, clearly stating that Iron Maiden would never choose that route.