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Nice thread. Gas to see how Maiden bounced back to be massive again. Blaze touring Ireland this week too. Well worth catching live I reckon.

Jack Moore, the son of legendary THIN LIZZY guitarist Gary Moore, will perform his father's music on his first Irish tour next year, marking the 15th anniversary of Gary Moore's passing.

Alongside versatile Polish artist Quentin Kovalsky, Jack Moore will also perform songs from his new album, "Electric Neverland", during shows in Dublin, Derry/L'Derry, Belfast and Westport.

Moore and Kovalsky will appear in The Jester Bar in Westport on February 6, the 15th anniversary of Gary Moore's death. The tour begins in The Sound House in Dublin on February 3 and moves to Sandino's Bar and Cafe in Derry City on February 4, before arriving in Gary Moore's hometown of Belfast on February 5 at The Deer's Head.

Seems like there are a ton of live radio broadcast albums now on the market.  Priest, Motörhead, Maiden etc. without the official logos.  Not sure how these albums are now so readily available. Bootlegs on O'Connell Bridge back in the day but now vinyls online, Tower etc. I tend to avoid them expecting shite sound. Anyone pick up a few or able to recommend ones that don't sound like they were recorded in the jax

Two great bands - felt a bit like a double bill watching UDO - although I'm a fan for years.The band seemed thrilled with the crowd. Enough to come back and headline in Ireland? Venue rammed too. Saxon in top form. Think Biff is sounding the best he has in years.

Any reports from Belfast? Hope it was a good show. Heading to Dublin tonight. Stage-times appreciated if known.

Good call on Molly Hatchet for sure

Deadly thread. Magnum and Nazareth spring to mind.

Interesting thanks. Saw 'Rising' in the TBMC back in 2014 too. They were decent!

Never heard of this crowd but see dates announced for next month in Belfast, Drogheda and Dublin (Opium) more at https://www.rivetskull.com/

Phew how many 'classic' bands at all still release worthwhile stuff, never mind great? Not a metal example but Bowie managed it with Blackstar, but that seems the exception. I guess Testament still release some decent stuff here and there?

Saxon's later stuff deserves a mention. Its tricky one for bands - criticised for cashing in on constant greatest hits touring or putting out new material - which, lets face it can be pretty average. Classic 80s metal bands aren't going to deviate too far at this stage of the game. I still buy new material from Maiden, Helloween, Saxon, Priest (and KK's Priest), Primal Fear, Scorps etc. Can be hit and miss for sure. Saying that, cds are a lot cheaper now than the 80s so perhaps not the same investment. Wish something could be done to lower vinyl prices though 

Super. Thanks for that.

Not on any SM stuff so if anyone spots set times for Dublin tomorrow can they pop them up.

Night Demon back in Ireland early next month. Limerick, Dublin, Derry and Belfast. Missed them supporting Michael Schenker so hope to get along this time. https://www.nightdemon.net/news/blog/7586012/curse-of-the-damned-10th-anniversary-tour

I AM IRON SIDE...!!!

The winner     

Just on the support, I expected little from Halestorm but thought they were decent enough. Yer man's drum solo made me laugh. Maiden were class as usual. Wondered if 'Powerslave, 2 mins & Rime' might drag but far from it, thought it worked really well