One of my dreams came true on July 12th: I got to see Iron Maiden live at Madison Square Garden. Of course seeing Dream Theater open for them was awesome in its own right. Both bands gave an incredible show. I was on the floor very close to the band. It is a surreal experience to see your musical heroes performing some of your favorite songs of all time right in front of you. If you're interested, just note that on this tour Maiden played mostly stuff from Brave New World, Dance of Death and A Matter of Life and Death as well as 5 classic songs. Seeing Eddie, in alien form, walk on stage during their self-titled song was one of the highlights.
Here are the set lists:
Dream Theater:
As I Am
A Rite Of Passage
Home
Panic Attack
Constant Motion
Pull Me Under
Iron Maiden:
The Wicker Man
Ghost of the Navigator
Wrathchild
El Dorado (new song)
Dance of Death
The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
These Colors Don't Run
Blood Brothers
Wildest Dreams
No More Lies
Brave New World
Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden
ENCORE
The Number of the Beast
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Running Free
Them performing Brave New World from that concert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKCW0l89q3Q
Eddie: