Tour Finishes in Texas

Iron Maiden completed the U.S. leg of their Run for Your Lives world tour on Tuesday, rocking San Antonio's Alamodome to its core with a thundering, age-defying set that wiped any thoughts of retirement from the minds of the 40,000-plus fans in attendance.

Anthrax Warm-Up Set

Anthrax opened with a brisk five-song set, receiving last-minute assistance from Raven and ex-Fear Factory drummer Mike Heller as Charlie Benante was busy 'puking his guts out' according to guitarist Scott Ian.

“puking his guts out”

Megadeth Follows

Megadeth followed Anthrax with a nine-song set full of hits and fan favorites, including 'The Conjuring' and 'Tornado of Souls' earning rabid responses from the audience.

Iron Maiden Arrives

By the time UFO's 'Doctor Doctor' began blaring from the loudspeakers to signal Iron Maiden's arrival, the energy in the Alamodome had reached a fever pitch.

“Doctor Doctor”

Bruce Dickinson's Performance

Singer Bruce Dickinson, at 68 years old, continued to school singers half his age with his spectacular vibrato and breath control while wearing skintight jeans and a leather jacket.

Band Members' Roles

Bassist Steve Harris provided relentless rhythmic thrust, while guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Janick Gers traded solos that were equal parts buttery smooth and blisteringly fast.

Drummer Simon Dawson

Drummer Simon Dawson, who replaced Nicko McBrain following his retirement from touring in 2024, capably filled his predecessor's shoes with signature fills and mammoth, swinging grooves.

Deep Cuts and New Stage Visuals

The haunted nautical imagery during 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' enhanced the spellbinding epic, drawing fans further into Maiden's multisensory 'theater of the mind.'

“Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Fan Reaction to Deep Cuts

Fans cheered just as rapturously for seldom-played opuses such as 'Infinite Dreams' and 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' as they did for well-worn crowd-pleasers such as 'The Number of the Beast' and 'Aces High.'

Tour Promises Return

Dickinson assured the Alamodome, 'We will be back,' prompting fans to count the minutes until the band makes good on that promise.

“We will be back”