Iron Maiden just played the BEST concert I’ve seen them do
Iron Maiden just played one of the last gigs of their European leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour. And despite having a chance to see quite a lot of Iron Maiden shows throughout their career, I’m still shocked by what happened that night.
Now, for those who are new to this channel, I have to point out that, yeah, I did have a chance to witness quite a bunch of Iron Maiden shows throughout their career, including several on the Run For Your Lives Tour last year and this year. And of course, throughout the years, I also had a chance to see some of the shows when they were just kicking off their new tours, so they were kinda getting used to the setlist. And despite it being a lot of fun, well, let’s be honest here, shows weren’t exactly flawless. And at the same time, some amazing gigs, like for example, Iron Maiden’s iconic first appearance in Costa Rica back in 2008 on their Somewhere Back in Time Tour, which by the way, for the record, is still the craziest Iron Maiden gig I’ve ever been to.
And I’m saying this just to point out that what I’m about to say is something that I’m not taking lightly, and I actually deliberately did not release this video right after the concert because I wanted to sleep on it and really understand how I feel about it. But I actually think that Iron Maiden’s concert in Cartagena, Spain at Rock Imperium this year was possibly one of the best, if not the best Iron Maiden concert I’ve ever been to.
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@jesusguerra1093
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
i was there in costa rica back in 2008, greatest night of my life and yes i was in front row watching iron maiden for the first time, and i was blown away. A night i will never forget.
@ELECTRICEYE1776
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
👍👍
@haanen70
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Insane😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
@Codecoa372
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Everything you said in this review it wa so damn right. Bruce Dickinson is so inspiring. What a gig yesterday evening in Benfica Stadium!
@john9508
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Looking forward to Bruce's new album in the new year, recorded 16 songs in 21 days before the tour, it will be so good.
@dobling
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I was there 🙂 Long live to Rock Imperium!
@AnalogAnalogy
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I think Simon is doing great, and his consistency back there is helping everyone else too.
I timed Bruce's note at 28 seconds. Legend. Can't wait to see them on the US leg.
@isihe7342
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Soy de Cartagena y tuve el privilegio de ver a los Maiden el sábado. Me ha encantado tu video.
@vincegedeon6583
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Nothing beats there older live gigs
@supertrooper6879
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Saw them in Milan. It was just like this and the atmosphere was crazy.
@scottbiaggi3999
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
What a note hold!!!!!!!!!
@random_user_478
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Any Iron Maiden concert is the best concert of the year, but nothing will surpass the Somewhere Back in Time show.
And the people talking about the band retiring, never saw one show of this tour, the boys are better than ever`
Also, anyone staying in the shelves should not talking about the shows… You are either in the pit, or you are not there
You had the DVD experience, not the concert experience
@lenni-hazels
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I have really nothing against the new drummer, I just think he plays most of the songs 5-10% too slow.
@GeoffSaari
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Pura vida, Costa Rica! 🇨🇷🇨🇷
@enricoboninsegna6814
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Anche in Italia a Milano concerto incredibile!!! Sono in forma!!!
@markorendas1423
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
BRUCE GOING TO LUFT OFF AFTER THAT LONG HIGH NOTE ..
@melkyalsamkiel
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
6:16 You met Bruce Dickinson!
UP THE IRONS 🤘😎🎸
I wish there would be a concert in Indiana🇺🇸 to watch them!
@theRayzz
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Casually saying that you met Dawson and Dickinson backstage is such a flex hahaha. Lucky you!
@doomballs
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Good to see Fart 🇮🇪in the video
@johnmontoya2398
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Great performance by Maiden, but these fucking crowds suck. They're in a constant coma. Thank you for your videos.
@lumnoré
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I was in Lyon the show was insane and Bruce's voice is even more powerful!Thank you!
@paularayaviquez1096
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
@MetalPilgrim you were in the Costa Rica's concert in 2008!? that was my first concert ever and it was incredible! I have seen them 3 times and the way that powerslave sounded that night was out of this world, I guess that's why they recorded that song for the flight 666 dvd, cheers from Costa Rica!
@batharosdoom4911
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Rock Imperium, great Iron Maiden show, great Sabaton show
@danw4490
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Bruce may not be human.
@MultiPedroAndrade
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
i was going to seem them tonight in Lisboa, but had to cancel because if the heat, lost 95 euros !!!
@PeterLancett-b6h
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I first saw them in Wembley arena in 1986 and many times since, Donington UK 1988, 1992, but this was on another level, vocally, solo´s, drumming… Maiden family forever ❤
@JD.Knight
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I went to Paris….it was shaping up to be the greatest show ive even seen of them…but we all know what happened. Ive seen them like 30 times over the last 25 years.
I saw Metallica couple weeks ago too, and tbh Maiden are head and shoulders above them in nearly every way.
@maidenmovies
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
insane heat? you had to be in Paris in 41°C!!
@Martina_BCJdesign
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Saw them in Antwerp, Belgium, best gig I've been at! My millennial knees can't fathom their energy! The first gig I was on was in 2008 at Poljud, Split…It was amazing. 18 years later they're…even better???!!! Live is Live organization was top notch! They took such good care of everything, especially taking the heatwave in consideration.
@thehayop1974
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I agree 100%.
I was there and the concert was an absolute masterpiece.
🤘 Up the irons, acho!
@PhilipAlexanderHassialis
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
1:30 – had to do a double take, that's mr. John Beerbelly himself in the flesh!
@smees666
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Best maiden show ever was 2001 rock in rio
@silviupop6992
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Saw them in Bucharest a few months ago… also liked it more than a few years before, very impressive!
@kimelks9163
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Omg u spoke to Bruce!!! Lucky bugger!
@MattCurry-1919
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
I'm hoping Eddfest on Saturday is Epic.🤘🤘
@coded52
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
How was the drumming?
@emultra759
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Do they play all songs under-tempo now? I can see why they'd need it for e.g. Rue Morgue (02:10 in this video), but why Fear of the Dark? Neither the riffs nor the vocals are particularly fast on that one.
@chrismatthew8812
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Have to agree. I have seen Maiden every time they have come to Australia since 1984. I was fortunate enough to see them in Oslo, Norway at the end of June 2026, and I also think that it is one of the best Maiden concerts I have ever seen. Looking forward to seeing them again in November back in Oz.
@williamkilber8853
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
ÜP THE IRÔNS 🤘🏻
@bentrower8890
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Anyone in Lisbon tomorrow night??? 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@serkankalaycoglu4728
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Saw them in Belgium last Monday: They were brilliant! Bruce was on a different level particularly. They made me think of seeing them one more time on this tour!
@teemupulkka2682
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
It just cant be the best without nicko 😢
@markgoldman3334
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
How the hell does Bruce hold that last note at the end of Alexander the Great??!! He’s 67 and a mouth cancer survivor. No one else can do that at half his age and health. Can’t wait to see them in Sept in NJ! Up the irons!
@rustyjames1378
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Best Iron maiden show was in Paris!
@Jowi-d7s
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Well, Bruce has proved many times the fact that you can keep and improve an amazing voice or establish other ambitions goals even though you get “older”. If you have a more sober approach to the rock n roll life 😉 He is more vocally talented and safer behind several wheels than a dude who used to look like a lady 😉
@MaidenFan1
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 am
Saw them in Amsterdam and I've got to say it was the best I've ever heard them in a long time the crowd everything were awesome was up at the barrier left hand side of the stage and was Amazing was also at Paris Started off great then just went down hill I'm going to knebworth so can't wait to see them now after hearing this I can't wait