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𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃
Official Blaze Bayley announces his 30 Year Iron Maiden Anniversary Tour with an extensive 2024 Irish Tour with guests Absolva
Saturday 03 February - Skylite Room, Warrenpoint
Sunday 04 February - Bogans Bar Omagh
Wednesday 07 February - Voodoo Belfast / Live at Voodoo Belfast
Thursday 08 February - Upstairs at Whelan's, Dublin
Friday 09 February - Dolans Limerick*
Saturday 10 February - Fred Zeppelins, Cork*
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Blaze Bayley, Metal Hall of Fame inductee, is a singer/songwriter born in the West Midlands area of England on 29th May 1963.
Having started his career as a professional singer with Wolfsbane in 1984, he fronted Iron Maiden between the years 1994 and 1999, touring worldwide and releasing two studio albums - 'The X Factor' and 'Virtual XI', both of which achieved top twenty status in many countries. During his time with Iron Maiden, Blaze co-wrote the single 'Man On The Edge' (from 'The X Factor' album), a top ten hit in the UK, as well as charting successfully across Europe.
Following the Maiden years, Blaze has forged a solo career, proving to be both a prolific songwriter and performer, with ten full length studio albums spanning the years 2000 to 2021, plus a range of live and unplugged releases. Blaze's first solo studio album was the now legendary 'Silicon Messiah' in year 2000 and to-date his most recent is the critically-acclaimed 'War Within Me' from 2021. His latest recording is the live album 'Damaged Strange Different and Live' (official release date 7th July 2023).
His commitment to worldwide touring and connecting with his fans is second to none and since 2014 Blaze has enjoyed a consistent period performing and recording with his backing band Absolva and together they have garnered frequent praise, not least from some spectacular festival appearances such as Sweden Rock, Headbangers Open Air (Germany) and Rock The Coast (Spain).
Following a heart attack and heart bypass surgery in the first half of 2023, Blaze re-starts live concerts from October/November 2023, followed by a UK tour with Wolfsbane in November/December. In 2024 he then begins celebrations for the 30th anniversary of his joining Iron Maiden, with a six date tour of Ireland in February, followed by a European Tour starting 29th February into March which is mainly shows re-scheduled due to his heart attack.
*Not included in pre-sale
Great! And also great to see him back on his feet after surgery, he's UK dates pencilled in for later in the year. He actually looks well, lost a good bit of weight.
These shows are always a bit of craic, and it's great to hear some of the material Maiden would never air, got Virus the last time I seen which really worked well in a live setting.
Brilliant! Will hit this. Poor turnouts for a few of the last visits (in Dublin) but well worth going along too. Great stuff
Yep, piss poor any time I've seen him. Some of those dates could be ghoulish in terms of attendance
For Dublin: Ticketmaster has SOLD OUT! Tickets for Dublin are still available from Tickets.ie here (https://secure.tickets.ie/Booking/EventTickets/44960/blaze-bayley-30-years-of-iron-maiden-whelans-upstairs-8-February-2024) or WAV . Whelan's here (https://www.whelanslive.com/event/blaze-bayley/)
Seems like everywhere in Ireland except Galway...
How come lots of stuff goes to Cork and Limerick not Galway?
Quote from: SD Entertainment on June 26, 2023, 03:30:41 PMFor Dublin: Ticketmaster has SOLD OUT! Tickets for Dublin are still available from Tickets.ie here (https://secure.tickets.ie/Booking/EventTickets/44960/blaze-bayley-30-years-of-iron-maiden-whelans-upstairs-8-February-2024) or WAV . Whelan's here (https://www.whelanslive.com/event/blaze-bayley/)
Brilliant! Got two in the pre-sale. Should be a good night and great to see big demand. Might play the main venue yet??
Quote from: Uinsion on June 26, 2023, 03:49:58 PMHow come lots of stuff goes to Cork and Limerick not Galway?
Since An Cruiscín closed, Cork doesn't get a whole lot anymore. Limerick has taken over in Munster.
Dolan's is ideal for gigs of various sizes with it's three stages. Cork has nothing like it that even comes close.
Quote from: jobrok1 on June 26, 2023, 05:21:40 PMSince An Cruiscín closed, Cork doesn't get a whole lot anymore. Limerick has taken over in Munster.
Dolan's is ideal for gigs of various sizes with it's three stages. Cork has nothing like it that even comes close.
Yeah. Although - to be fair Cyprus Avenue is a great venue in all respects these days since the revamp and they seem to be able to cordon it off when it comes to smaller shows - Unsane recently comes to mind.
Their smallest area - Winthrop Avenue - has absolutely appalling sound by comparison.
If the Opera House used the space in the Half Moon you'd a have a nice venue. I've been to a few indie gigs the in Green Room recently (the smallest, just re-opened area at the back of the Opera House) and it's a very cool room with great sound, sight-lines and bar/jacks access.
Cyprus Avenue aren't too arsed with metal gigs anymore, though. Few and far between.
They have put some on in the past that have everyone out by 11pm and then they have a regular club on after.
More of that would be welcome.
Think I'll hit this...his show at Fibbers many years ago still ranking high in my personal 'best ever gigs' list...
𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗗 ON SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2024. EARLIER DOORS OF 6.00PM
Tickets from Tickets.ie.
DUBLIN SHOW is running low
The Cork venue curse strikes again.
A bigger venue is needed for gigs like these.
Would Cyprus Avenue not be game for it? Or is it just not available?
Quote from: StoutAndAle on June 27, 2023, 02:40:26 PMQuote from: jobrok1 on June 26, 2023, 05:21:40 PMSince An Cruiscín closed, Cork doesn't get a whole lot anymore. Limerick has taken over in Munster.
Dolan's is ideal for gigs of various sizes with it's three stages. Cork has nothing like it that even comes close.
Yeah. Although - to be fair Cyprus Avenue is a great venue in all respects these days since the revamp and they seem to be able to cordon it off when it comes to smaller shows - Unsane recently comes to mind.
Their smallest area - Winthrop Avenue - has absolutely appalling sound by comparison.
If the Opera House used the space in the Half Moon you'd a have a nice venue. I've been to a few indie gigs the in Green Room recently (the smallest, just re-opened area at the back of the Opera House) and it's a very cool room with great sound, sight-lines and bar/jacks access.
Jesus, really? Been to a good few of those Green Room gigs now and I have to say the sound has been laughably shit for everything bar Pretty Happy (they sounded great, every other band that night were done dirty). Like it's to the point that I'm not sure if I'm arsed with the place anymore.
Quote from: jobrok1 on June 27, 2023, 03:32:53 PMCyprus Avenue aren't too arsed with metal gigs anymore, though. Few and far between.
They have put some on in the past that have everyone out by 11pm and then they have a regular club on after.
More of that would be welcome.
All the recent ones I've seen there have been fucking great (solid bookings as well, Boris, Unsane, LLNN) so hopefully more to come in that vein. The place can take it so well.
Just realised the Dublin show is upstairs at Whelan's, very small venue. Hopefully we can stay free and do the silent disco afterwards.
Quote from: Yung Led Zeppelin on June 29, 2023, 07:36:14 PMJesus, really? Been to a good few of those Green Room gigs now and I have to say the sound has been laughably shit for everything bar Pretty Happy (they sounded great, every other band that night were done dirty). Like it's to the point that I'm not sure if I'm arsed with the place anymore.
I thought all three bands on the Pretty Happy bill (Mossy and The Drive being the others) - sounded good. Of course, I wear decent earplugs these days which can flatter even the shittiest sounding rooms.
Back on topic - I am quite surprised by that Bayley could draw crowds in so many places.
Less than 15 tickers remain for Dublin from Tickets.ie & WhelansLive.com only.
What's the capacity for Fred Zeppelins?
Only 80... Supposedly
That's pushing it, though.
FFS, wanted to go to fredz..surely if you rock up on the night theyll leave ya in
A second show has been added in Fred Zepplins, Cork on Sunday 11 February.
Yes capacity is 80. Intimate AF :D
Sound for that kid just picked up tickets
Pleased to announce that Dublin show has been upgraded to the Main Venue in Whelans.
More tickets now available from www.Ticketmaster.ie // www.Tickets.ie & www.WhelansLive.com
Quote from: SD Entertainment on July 21, 2023, 03:29:18 PMPleased to announce that Dublin show has been upgraded to the Main Venue in Whelans.
More tickets now available from www.Ticketmaster.ie // www.Tickets.ie & www.WhelansLive.com
Brilliant! Make for a better night. Was there for Band of Friends and the sound was excellent.
What's his setlist like these days? Don't think I've heard anything since Promise and Terror
Depends. At his own shows he was doing mostly solo stuff and only 3 Maiden songs but also did a tour and festival appearances that were marketed as Virtual XI anniversary shows in which he only played War Within Me and maybe 1 or 2 others and the rest were from the 2 Maiden albums.
This is a 30th anniversary Maiden tour so imagine it will be mostly stuff from the 2 albums. I thought the last album was decent but also hadn't listened to any of the albums between it and King of Metal (which was not good).
really liked his show at Fibbers many years ago...talked to him briefly afterwards, seemed like a nice bloke...ticket booked for Feb 24, looking forward to it...
he did
Quote from: Pain Medicine on July 21, 2023, 06:48:46 PMDepends. At his own shows he was doing mostly solo stuff and only 3 Maiden songs but also did a tour and festival appearances that were marketed as Virtual XI anniversary shows in which he only played War Within Me and maybe 1 or 2 others and the rest were from the 2 Maiden albums.
This is a 30th anniversary Maiden tour so imagine it will be mostly stuff from the 2 albums. I thought the last album was decent but also hadn't listened to any of the albums between it and King of Metal (which was not good).
the man made some really solid albums back in the day, though I haven't really listened to his more recent stuff after 'Promise and Terror'....
I quite enjoyed the last four. The William Blake trilogy and Endure and Survive all get a decent amount of air time here.
Dublin - Running low
Belfast Sold Out
Cork First show on 10 Feb sold out!
oh and next month :-)
New track...
https://youtu.be/TEJJSeQm49c?si=ISONFbXF54plP4Yh
guys I just got my ticket for his show in Dolans! who else is going? :]
:sniffles:
Can't make this unfortunately. I like the new track though, more interesting than Bruce's latest single.
Lads, is the Dublin show in the main venue in whelans or upstairs?
Main venue and Ticketmaster.ie have sold out.
Tickets only remain from WavTickets.ie and Tickets.ie
Any idea of stage time for Voodoo?
Doors: 7pm
Absolva: 7.30 - 8.15
Blaze Bayley: 8.40 - 10.10
FREE M&G AFTER THE SHOW
Times can be subject to change.
Unfortunately I can't go on Thursday so I have a ticket for sale if anyone wants it. I bought it through the Whelan's website so I'll have to email you the ticket.
I saw Blaze in Warrenpoint there and it was far and away the best I've ever seen him live - some deep cuts in the setlist too.
Quote from: Dark Stranger on February 06, 2024, 10:22:04 PMI saw Blaze in Warrenpoint there and it was far and away the best I've ever seen him live - some deep cuts in the setlist too.
Great! Looking forward to Whelans tomorrow. Any idea of stage times Whelans usually early enough gigs.
What a gig, really enjoyed it. Sound was excellent and Blaze was very entertaining. Anyone in 2 minds about going to any of the remaining shows you will not be disappointed.
From SD on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SDEntIre/status/1755588580347445671?t=T7qrqIdiqp4tq2o-CsuIVQ&s=19):
Doors: 20:00
Absolva: 20:15 - 21:00
Blaze Bayley: 21:20 -22:45
Similar times for Cork, I presume?
That was a treat. You'll never in a million years hear Maiden do some of that stuff, sounds far heftier live.
Delighted some of these shows have sold out for them too, Blaze has had some run of it.
Yeah, Whelans was great. Sound was really good and definitely recommend hitting Limerick/Cork if you are in two minds. Excellent.
Also he is back in September with Absolva for Belfast & Dublin dates.
guys what an awesome show Blaze is a great frontman and all the musicians very talented :]
:sniffles:
Limerick was brilliant last night, bigger crowd than I thought, looked like about 300, not sure. Blaze has missed a career as an actor and motivational speaker :), it was just so entertaining and the music was class. Absolva on their own as support were super. Meet and greet was a proper meet and greet, no body was rushed, super night all round.
Great to see him do these numbers. He's a great singer and he's had a shit run of luck. It's also cool to see those maiden tracks find their audience, there's some killer stuff on those two records, I appreciate it's not for everyone and I think had Harris not produced them himself things might've been slightly different. Fortunes of War the way it was done the other night packed a serious punch for example.
Have to say, I thought absolva were crap. Talented bunch of musicians and perfect for Blaze but their own material was cheesey to the point of excruciation and I hated the stage shtick
A good ol' singalong in Fredz last night.
Great show. Really enjoyed hearing his take on some 'lost' Maiden tracks.
He looked tired at the meet & greet afterwards. Didn't say a word to anyone from what I could tell. Can't blame him though, after the run of shows he's put down every night this last week.
That's a great clip, I'm only sorry now I didn't take in a second show somewhere.
Not surprised he was bolloxed at the meet and greet - 'twas a gruelling run of shows.
Was a great show in fredz on the Sunday and great craic after downstairs..as someone else said great to see this era find it's audience after these years..some great songs buried in the godawful production by Harris and the refusal to tune down to suit blaze