Iron Maiden coming to SA

The group’s new studio double album The Book Of Souls debuted at No. 4 in South Africa. Vocalist Bruce Dickinson comments on the forthcoming tour:

“We cannot wait to get back out on tour. When we start in the USA in late February it will be 19 months since our last show at Sonisphere in the UK, so we are raring to go. Maiden thrive on touring and getting out to our fans. It’s what we do best, so it will be a great feeling to board our new Jumbo Ed Force One with the crew and the gear and head round the globe and get back on stage for you guys. I’m especially delighted to be coming to South Africa, as although the band has played here before, it’ll be the first time that Adrian Smith and myself will be touring here as part of Iron Maiden, so we’re really looking forward to seeing all our fans!

“Of course we haven’t decided on the set list as yet and won’t until we start rehearsing, but we really look forward to playing a number of new songs live, especially as the recording was so much live. However, as it’s been a while since we saw you all, I am sure we will include plenty of older fan favourites too. I think the fans will be delighted by what we have in mind. We are also in the middle of creating the new show, and rest assured we are working hard to bring you all something spectacular, something with a lot of heart! You certainly deserve it for your patience.”

The supporting band on The Book Of Souls World Tour will be The Raven Age.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, September 17, at 9am from bigconcerts.co.za or Computicket.

Venue dates:

Cape Town

May 18 at the Grand Arena

Johannesburg

May 21 at Carnival City, Festival Lawns