Iron Maiden’s “Run for Your Lives” world tour set to kick off in North America for band’s 50th anniversary
ighland Festival Grounds in Kentucky. Megadeth and Anthrax will be on tour as well, providing support in Montreal, Harrison, Los Angeles, and San Antonio. Megadeth will be the opening act for the rest of the shows on the tour.
Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of Iron Maiden, expressed his excitement about the upcoming tour, stating how much fun it has been to perform these classic songs. He mentioned that the band will be performing iconic tracks like “Hallowed,” “Run To The Hills,” “Trooper,” “Number Of The Beast,” “Killers,” “Powerslave,” and “2 Minutes.” Dickinson also highlighted that some of these songs have not been played in the US for over two decades. He specifically mentioned his favorite, “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” and “Seventh Son,” promising that fans will get to hear all these songs and more during the tour, joking about how they wouldn’t miss the chance to perform at such a significant event like a 50th birthday celebration.
Steve Harris, the bassist of Iron Maiden, expressed the band’s enthusiasm for bringing the Run for Your Lives Tour to North America. Harris mentioned that Megadeth will be performing at all shows, stating that it is an honor to have them on their farewell tour. Additionally, the band Anthrax will join for the larger shows, reminiscing about their previous tour experience with them in 2016. Harris concluded by emphasizing the band’s excitement to have Megadeth and Anthrax on board for the tour, believing that fans will enjoy seeing these iconic bands perform live.
As the band prepares to embark on their North American tour, they have encouraged fans to check for ticket information on their official website. The band members shared their enthusiasm for this milestone tour, promising an unforgettable experience for the audience. With an impressive setlist of classic songs and the addition of renowned bands like Megadeth and Anthrax, Iron Maiden’s Run for Your Lives Tour is set to be an epic celebration of their 50th anniversary in the world of heavy metal music.