IRON MAIDEN in Irvine, CA....don't miss this tour!!

Chris Lotesto · June 5th, 2008, 03:10 PM

I had the chance to get out to LA last weekend to catch the
Maiden shows with my good buddy, Nick, from Redemption and
his good buddy, Gordon, and HOLY SHIT am I glad I went...the
band is absolutely ON FIRE, I'm still blown away!!

First of all, Irvine Meadows (now Verizon Amphitheater) is probably
one of the best places to catch a show which was a huge reason
I wanted to make the trek out.....it's like a cross between Poplar
Creek (for those that remember) and Alpine Valley....the vibe there
was absolutely amazing! Friday we were right behind the sound
board....got to see Rod Smallwood approvingly enjoying the show
which was fucking cool....but Saturday was THEE day....pit tickets
and a perfect evening....sold out (Friday was just shy) and about
70 degrees....

I've seen Maiden many times, a few times right up front, but reliving
my first show ever (Powerslave '84), 20 ft from the stage with the
band playing and sounding better than ever (ignoring Jannick of course)
was absolutely the treat of a lifetime....without a doubt the best
gig I've ever been to...so, if you have any doubts about seeing this
next Wed. in Chicago (or anywhere else for that matter), quickly
erase them and get the hell out to the show....the setlist is great,
the production is great, the playing is great and Bruce sounds as
good as I've ever heard him!!!

Some pics from Sat:

Setlist:

01. Aces High
02. 2 Minutes to Midnight
03. Revelations
04. The Trooper
05. Wasted Years
06. The Number of the Beast
07. Can I Play With Madness?
08. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
09. Powerslave
10. Heaven Can Wait
11. Run to the Hills
12. Fear of the Dark
13. Iron Maiden
-------------------------
14. Moonchild
15. The Clairvoyant
16. Hallowed Be Thy Name

METALDUDE · October 23rd, 2008, 04:48 AM

Duuude! Nice pics! Yup! I have to say,perfect set list!!

I agree! Better and Better!! The last three CD's, I still cannot stop spinning!

prncsslime · October 31st, 2008, 08:52 AM

Hmmm......I was at the first "Powerslave" tour way back in the day. Am I showing my age yet? lol
Met all the guys too.....everyone was really cool except McBrain, he was an a$$......good show back then, and I wouldn't doubt that this was a helluva show too!! Maiden still rocks!!

June 5th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Lotesto Uncle Fester Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 822	IRON MAIDEN in Irvine, CA....don't miss this tour!! I had the chance to get out to LA last weekend to catch the Maiden shows with my good buddy, Nick, from Redemption and his good buddy, Gordon, and HOLY SHIT am I glad I went...the band is absolutely ON FIRE, I'm still blown away!! First of all, Irvine Meadows (now Verizon Amphitheater) is probably one of the best places to catch a show which was a huge reason I wanted to make the trek out.....it's like a cross between Poplar Creek (for those that remember) and Alpine Valley....the vibe there was absolutely amazing! Friday we were right behind the sound board....got to see Rod Smallwood approvingly enjoying the show which was fucking cool....but Saturday was THEE day....pit tickets and a perfect evening....sold out (Friday was just shy) and about 70 degrees.... I've seen Maiden many times, a few times right up front, but reliving my first show ever (Powerslave '84), 20 ft from the stage with the band playing and sounding better than ever (ignoring Jannick of course) was absolutely the treat of a lifetime....without a doubt the best gig I've ever been to...so, if you have any doubts about seeing this next Wed. in Chicago (or anywhere else for that matter), quickly erase them and get the hell out to the show....the setlist is great, the production is great, the playing is great and Bruce sounds as good as I've ever heard him!!! Some pics from Sat: Setlist: 01. Aces High 02. 2 Minutes to Midnight 03. Revelations 04. The Trooper 05. Wasted Years 06. The Number of the Beast 07. Can I Play With Madness? 08. Rime of the Ancient Mariner 09. Powerslave 10. Heaven Can Wait 11. Run to the Hills 12. Fear of the Dark 13. Iron Maiden ------------------------- 14. Moonchild 15. The Clairvoyant 16. Hallowed Be Thy Name __________________ ION VEIN www.ionvein.com MYSPACE FACEBOOK TWITTER CHICAGO POWERFEST www.chicagopowerfest.com MYSPACE www.myspace.com/chris_lo

October 23rd, 2008, 04:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
METALDUDE Metal Defender Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 531	Duuude! Nice pics! Yup! I have to say,perfect set list!! I agree! Better and Better!! The last three CD's, I still cannot stop spinning! __________________ www.catalanoband.com www.myspace.com/catalanoband

October 31st, 2008, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
prncsslime ???? Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 298	Hmmm......I was at the first "Powerslave" tour way back in the day. Am I showing my age yet? lol Met all the guys too.....everyone was really cool except McBrain, he was an a$$......good show back then, and I wouldn't doubt that this was a helluva show too!! Maiden still rocks!! __________________ "The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done." George Carlin "If you could ask the Devil one question, what would it be?" "I'd ask him why he spends his time punishing sinners that he's supposed to adore, to make a point to a God that he's supposed to despise?"