Iron Maiden announce debut UK stadium show!

Iron Maiden will play their debut UK stadium show next summer at London's Twickenham Rugby Stadium.

Despite selling out arenas and stadiums the world over and headlining major UK festivals like Reading and Donington many times, as yet, Maiden have never played a stadium headline show in the UK.

"It could be a bit of an understatement to say how excited we all are to be playing this show next summer," said bassist Steve Harris. "We've got hell of a tour planned visiting old and new fans all over the world but as always it's great to get home and play here in London especially at such a prestigious stadium as Twickenham. It's going to a fantastic occasion."

Catch the band on their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour at the 50,000 capacity Twickenham Rugby Stadium on Saturday, July 5 2008. Tickets go on sale Friday November 30 on www.aloud.com.

Tags: Iron Maiden

Posted by Dan at 05:00PM | November 20, 2007

......Erm....What about Wembley Stadium..........Iron Maiden could easily sell it out....

Posted by Paschendale | November 20, 2007 4:50 PM | Reply to this

yay et cetera. Guys, you need more content to these announcements.

Posted by Lemon | November 20, 2007 5:01 PM | Reply to this

add me on msn birdyboy7@hotmail.co.uk

Posted by alex | November 20, 2007 6:18 PM | Reply to this

Now fuck off, like a good little boy.

Posted by Fiona | November 20, 2007 10:38 PM | Reply to this

They could probably sell out somewhere in Ireland too...
But no...lets ALWAYS go to england. Just like every other fucking band...

Posted by Fiona | November 20, 2007 10:39 PM | Reply to this

fiona they are from england you emotard

Posted by king of heavy metal | November 20, 2007 10:45 PM | Reply to this

Well they did play here last christmas, and theyre english so what did you expect. But yeah its annoying how bands never come here.

Posted by Enda | November 20, 2007 10:47 PM | Reply to this

THEY NEVER COME ANYWHERE ELSE DO THEY?!?

THEY ALWAYS HAVE TO COME TO LONDON DO THEY?!?

ON A SCHOOL DAY!

AAAAGH I AM ANGRY

Posted by Tabby the Nut | November 21, 2007 8:03 AM | Reply to this

ERRR Tabby the nut the gig is on a Saturday....do you go to school at the weekend???

Posted by bazthebeast | November 21, 2007 10:05 AM | Reply to this

shame they can't do a tour of all the smaller venues. wembly they'd probably feel but Twickers is gonna take time. Shame they haven't got anything new to offer other than this.

Posted by Bear | November 21, 2007 1:55 PM | Reply to this

Why Cant Big Bands do multiple gigs in the uk, like say london twice, birmingham once, newcastle twice, cardiff once, sheffield once. everyones happy

Posted by Joe | November 21, 2007 4:56 PM | Reply to this

Well Maiden did, last winter. They did an arena tour. Was fucking brill. But just cos they don't do a stadium near you don't get put off.

IM will always keep touring The UK arenas, wait till 2009/10, new album, new tour. Great stuff. I don't mind waiting. :)

Posted by Dave | November 21, 2007 8:11 PM | Reply to this

Why play at that ground?..

Posted by mcrkid123 | November 21, 2007 9:22 PM | Reply to this

Why do people moan??? Maiden [played 10 arena dates on the last album tour ,more than anywhere else.I for one will be going to Twickenham and will enjoy what will be a great gig.People don't seem to be happy unless they are moaning about something.It won't be too long before the moaners start complaining about download being at the same time as exams!!! Well that is on a bloody weekend so as far as I am aware there are no exams on a weekend.Well I moaned about moaners and now this is my moan finished lol.Over and out....Up the Irons

Posted by bazthebeast | November 22, 2007 9:05 AM | Reply to this

come to fl. that pisses me off no band ever comes to fl at least good

Posted by aj | November 22, 2007 3:50 PM | Reply to this

I saw maiden at sheffield arena in 2005, but missed them in 2006 when they came. but my point is, anyway, that they do tour arena's, just not every year. they need time to record and rest and such remember...

Posted by gunny | November 22, 2007 4:15 PM | Reply to this

No liverpool! Fuck this shit! They best come when the new stadium is built!!

Posted by emmmmmmm! | November 22, 2007 9:42 PM | Reply to this

Is this gonna be their only UK show in 2008, or only like stadium show? I'm confused! Does anybody know because I'm gonna go and see them, but if they will be playing at other venues around the UK, I won't rush to get tickets for this gig! Even though it will be amazing!

Posted by Natalie | November 22, 2007 10:41 PM | Reply to this

!!! How are people confused.Check the Maiden site which has all dates on and it clearly states in the news that it is the ONLY UK show.So only meaning that they will do other shows around the country duh!! If you want to go get a ticket if not then fine but why people whinge about the band not playing in their kin backgarden is beyond me.Sort it out people.

Posted by bazthebeast | November 23, 2007 12:08 AM | Reply to this

omg why dont the prices cvome out like 2 weeks inadvanced so you can properly get time. GAH!!
totally gonna be there tho

Posted by thecazmaster | November 24, 2007 2:31 PM | Reply to this

can they not just say england stadium show instead of uk...jeeez

Posted by SSSSSSSSS | November 24, 2007 9:41 PM | Reply to this

ok guys, who do you reckon are gonna be supporting the gods of nwobhm?
i personally bullet get a chance because i missed out when they were forced to cancel the metallica/webley gig in july.

Posted by thecazmaster | November 25, 2007 12:12 AM | Reply to this

yer i agree y dont they go to wembly or the o2?

i have contacts in EMI so i can get tickets quite easily lol.

see all u guys there

UD BETTER BE THERE

Posted by REZ | November 25, 2007 7:11 PM | Reply to this

also for teh support band.

i think bullet would be s***

trivium would be S***

i mean i love both bands but they just arnet right for maiden arent they?

i reckon something more like dragonforce, priest or motoread would do them justtice,

Posted by REZ | November 25, 2007 7:13 PM | Reply to this

They need a decent suport band
i think bullet would be rubbish
trivium would be rubbish

i mean i love both bands but they just aren't right for maiden are they?

i reckon something more like dragonforce, priest or motorhead would do them justice.

Posted by Reznor | November 25, 2007 7:17 PM | Reply to this

i guess your right bullet are more metallica than maiden really, but yea d-force would be totally cool coz you can distinctly hear the influence in the voice. and priest and motorhead are legends. what do you guys reckon about disturbed? linkin park would be pretty cool but im pretty sure theyre on tour at the time, as i think are KoRn, and i suppose MCR would just be a pipe dream, coz as desperate as i am to see MCR they'd probably be what HIM were to metallica at wembley last july. :(
so dudes wat do you reckon, i wanna hear some suggestions.

Posted by thecazmaster | November 25, 2007 9:40 PM | Reply to this

i agree!they should come to ireland!!!
we always have to go over seas to se them!!
they would sell out in record time if they played the waterfront or ambassador!!

Posted by clearlyclaudia | November 28, 2007 12:04 PM | Reply to this

defo dragonforce shud do it. also i duno if u have heard of them but thunder shud be on their aswell hard rock band from london lauren harris (steve haris daughter) is supportin them on tour. they have supported maidn before why not now? waht do u think

Posted by matt | November 28, 2007 12:29 PM | Reply to this

I relly dont know why people are moaning about this. The fact is Maiden are playing a stadium gig!
I have a ticket, and I am looking forward to it! In terms of support, maybe Priest would be a good choice. A proper old school metal night, oooooo I am getting chills of excitement at the thought of it!

Posted by The Trooper | November 28, 2007 2:54 PM | Reply to this

priest is an interesting idea, old school all the way lol. whats lauren harris' band like? any good?
btw has anyone else noticed that like no ticket website will acknowlege that the tickets go onsale on friday. does anyone know whats up wiv that? i hope it shows up soon im rele frantic.

Posted by thecazmaster | November 28, 2007 3:02 PM | Reply to this

omg i can't believe their only doing the 1 uk headline

i'm absolutly gutted!!

Posted by lauren jennings | November 28, 2007 5:20 PM | Reply to this

wot you all moaning about at least they touring. You'd all be moaning if they was only touring in america but now they touring in england you moaning about them not cummin to ireland and specific places shut up

Posted by austin | November 29, 2007 1:00 PM | Reply to this

Hail the Kings of metal I cant w8 missed 'em @ download wont b missing 'em@ Twickers though, for all those who wanna know "why twickenham?" its cause thay all live 5mins down the roadLOL WE love ya MAIDEN and will follow you anywhere

Posted by Jason | November 29, 2007 7:58 PM | Reply to this

The king of metal thats true metal from the world...speed,powerfull and kick ass MAIDEN,MAIDEN...HELL YEAH!

Posted by deedee | November 30, 2007 1:05 PM | Reply to this

im sure everyone knows the iron maiden official site? whether or not ur a member it clearly says "UK only gig", "London gig announced" and "lauren harris supporting" right. just look. Im off to the twickenham gig and I live miles away. An educated guess would assume that they are only doing one gig to make sure it is just hardcore fans that go to it, and not just sum random guy whos just herd run to the hills on the radio and makes it their first gig. Plus its in London where the band are from and also its at the end of the tour and is probs easier for them to get home. Also with the ireland thing, I think it is probably just the assumtion that it is easier for the ireland fans to come to the UK than for all british fans to all pile over to ireland.

Posted by clez | December 1, 2007 12:27 PM | Reply to this

lauren harris is hotter than hell, but i dont think she'll be supporting maiden when they get to the uk coz it says she's only on the first leg of the tour and the uk is in the second half:( i just seen her properly and WOW

Posted by thecazmaster | December 4, 2007 1:51 PM | Reply to this

u no i dnt care about anywer else theres over 200 peopel in my school alone who would want to go see iron maiden some cum to metro radio arena in newcastle cum on cum on please

Posted by luke aka JACKSABBATH | December 12, 2007 5:33 PM | Reply to this

Dammit! I checked a calendar and it told me it was Thursday >.>

Posted by Tabby the Nut | December 15, 2007 8:37 PM | Reply to this

Maiden are gods, they should play wembley, that would be good... they are planning a world tour again next year aren't they? there doin the same tour as 20 years ago...

UP THE IRONS!

Posted by Robbie Curry` | December 21, 2007 11:44 AM | Reply to this