Monday 21st October 2024
We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today. Paul's contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we have been travelling as a band for almost five decades. His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world.
“It’s just so sad he’s gone,” comments Steve Harris. “I was in touch with him only recently as we texted each other about West Ham and their ups and downs. At least he was still gigging until recently, it was something that kept him going, to be out there whenever he could. He will be missed by us all. Rest in peace mate ⚒⚒.”
We were very grateful to have had the chance to catch up a couple of years ago and to spend time with him once more. On behalf of the band, Rod and Andy, and the whole Iron Maiden team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Paul's family and close friends. Rest In Peace Paul.
IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCE 'RUN FOR YOUR LIVES' WORLD TOUR 2025/26!
The Run For Your Lives World Tour will kick off on May 27th next year in Budapest followed by 27 stadium, festival & arena shows around Europe. The tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975 and to celebrate this Maiden fans are promised a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from ‘Iron Maiden’ to ‘Fear Of The Dark’, with their most spectacular and elaborate show ever!
MAY 2025
27 Budapest, HUNGARY - Budapest Aréna *
31 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC - Letnany Airport *
JUNE 2025
01 Bratislava, SLOVAKIA - TIPOS Arena *
05 Trondheim, NORWAY - Trondheim Rocks (Festival)
07 Stavanger, NORWAY - SR-Bank Arena *
09 Copenhagen, DENMARK - Royal Arena *
12 Stockholm, SWEDEN - 3Arena *
13 Stockholm, SWEDEN - 3Arena *
16 Helsinki, FINLAND - Olympic Stadium *
21 Birmingham, ENGLAND - Utilita Arena ^
22 Manchester, ENGLAND - Co-op Live ^
25 Dublin, IRELAND - Malahide Castle *^
28 London, ENGLAND - London Stadium *^
30 Glasgow, SCOTLAND - OVO Hydro ^
JULY 2025
03 Belfort, FRANCE - Eurockéennes Festival
05 Madrid, SPAIN - Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano **
06 Lisbon, PORTUGAL - MEO Arena **
09 Zurich, SWITZERLAND - Hallenstadion **
11 Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY - Veltins-Arena **
13 Padova, ITALY - Stadio Euganeo **
15 Bremen, GERMANY - Bürgerweide **
17 Vienna, AUSTRIA - Ernst Happel Stadium **
19 Paris, FRANCE - Paris La Défense Arena **
23 Arnhem, NETHERLANDS - GelreDome **
25 Frankfurt, GERMANY - Deutsche Bank Park **
26 Stuttgart, GERMANY - Cannstatter Wasen **
29 Berlin, GERMANY - Waldbühne **
AUGUST 2025
02 Warsaw - POLAND - PGE Narodowy **
Special Guests for the first half of the tour, including the London & Dublin outdoor shows (but not the UK arenas), will be American rockers Halestorm. The second half of the tour sees Sweden’s Avatar as guests. And, finally, British metal band, The Raven Age, will open all UK & Ireland shows.
*Halestorm | ^The Raven Age | **Avatar
Tickets go on general sale next week! Check https://t.co/sAw8fetjbL for dates/times and to read the whole announcement.
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Heilung were one of the top bands at @DownloadFest this year, made such an impression on me that seeing them again was an easy decision, looking forward to seeing them again @O2AcademyEd #heilung#downloadfestival
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It’s been a crazy few days which have been filled with a whole range of emotions.
But as you all now know, after an incredible 11 years at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, the time has come for me to start a new chapter in my life and I will be joining Scuderia Ferrari in 2025.
I feel incredibly fortunate, after achieving things with Mercedes that I could only have dreamed of as a kid, that I now have the chance to fulfil another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red.
Mercedes has been a huge part of my life since I was 13 years old, so this decision has been the hardest I’ve ever had to make. I’m incredibly proud of all that we’ve achieved together and I’m very grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone I have worked with over the years and of course Toto, for his friendship, guidance and leadership. Together we have won titles, broken records and become the most successful Driver-Team partnership in F1 history. And of course I cannot forget Niki who was a huge supporter and who I still miss everyday.
I must also share my huge appreciation to the whole of the Mercedes-Benz board and everyone at the company in Germany and around the world for supporting me over these 26 years.
But the time is right to make a change and take on a new challenge. I still remember the feeling of taking a leap of faith into the unknown when I first joined Mercedes in 2013. I know some people didn’t understand it at the time but I was right to make the move then and it's the feeling I have again now. I’m excited to see what I can bring to this new opportunity and what we can do together.
However, right now, I’m not thinking about 2025. My focus is on the upcoming season and getting back out on track with Mercedes. I am more driven than ever, I am fitter and more focussed than than ever and I want to help Mercedes win once again. I am 100% committed to the job I need to do and determined to end my partnership with the team on a high.
Thank you to all of you who have been on this journey with me, you have all lifted me up as I chase my dreams and I hope I can continue to make you proud. As always, sending you my love and positive energy.
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Lewis Hamilton will part ways at the end of the 2024 season. Lewis has activated a release option in the contract announced last year.
We just keep announcing things, don't we?😌
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@ffeebzz takes up a new role in Convergent as Head of Socials!
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(IT'S ME HI GUYS OHMIGOD I'M SO EXCITED)
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@Littlething__@thegamehers You knocked it out of the park from day one.
To think it all started with us looking for guest casters, to you becoming a regular and now a co-owner, we couldn’t be happier for you and being along for this crazy ride.