Fans go wild as iconic band announce massive 50th anniversary UK tour: ‘We will likely never play many of these songs again’

An iconic band has just announced they will be going on a huge tour of the UK and Europe to mark their 50th anniversary.

The group, which formed in 1975, will be performing in 27 stadiums, festivals and arena shows around the continent, starting on 27 May in Budapest, Hungary.

Fans can expect a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from their debut to Fear Of The Dark. 

If you haven’t already guessed who it might be – the band in question is the legendary Iron Maiden. 

‘Next year is a very special one for Iron Maiden and we’re going to be giving our fans a once-in-a-lifetime live experience,’ lead singer Bruce Dickinson said.

‘This is a tour that’s gonna put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat. If you’ve seen us before, then get ready to take that experience to a whole new level,’ Dickinson said.

‘If you’ve never seen us before, then what the hell have you been waiting for? Now’s your chance to find out what you’ve been missing! Iron Maiden’s definitely gonna get ya!’

The tour includes five shows in the UK and Ireland, with arenas in Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, and outdoor shows in Dublin and London.

Tickets go on sale next week with an exclusive pre-sale for Iron Maiden Fan Club members & Trooper VIP packages will be available at all UK & Ireland shows.

Their 50 Anniversary will also include one of the most notable concerts in their history.

On Saturday June 28th the band will perform at the London Stadium, home of West Ham Football Club, to over 60,000 fans.

Band founder Steve Harris has supported the team throughout his life, and Iron Maiden have a long and storied history with the team.

The stadium was constructed in Stratford for the 2012 Olympics and four years later became the new home of West Ham.

The group, which formed in 1975, will be performing in 27 stadiums, festivals and arena shows around the continent, starting on 27 May in Budapest, Hungary (Bruce Dickinson pictured)

The news sparked delight from die-hard fans of the group on social media

It will be the first time that Iron Maiden have performed on the club’s hallowed turf and it will be the biggest UK venue the band have ever headlined outside of festivals.

Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith & Nicko McBrain all born in the surrounding area, making it a true homecoming show.

‘My love of football and my support of West Ham is no secret, and I know many of our fans around the world have shared that with me too,’ Harris said.

‘And of course, it’s not just London – the whole UK tour is going to be a real celebration for all of us. We can’t wait to see you all there!’

Special Guests for the London & Dublin outdoor shows will be American rockers Halestorm, and British metal band, The Raven Age.

’50 years of Maiden and I have seen 46 of them! We are all still loving every second and consider every tour a new challenge to bring something different and exciting to our fans,’ Manager Rod Smallwood said. 

‘And for this very special one we’ re pulling out all the stops. We will cover classics and fan favourites from the first nine albums, many of which we haven’t played in years and many we will likely never play again in the future.’ 

Iron Maiden are currently on the road completing their acclaimed The Future Past Tour dates, which started earlier this month in Australia and New Zealand.

Established in 1975 in the East End of London Iron Maiden have, over the course of 17 studio albums, more than 110 million records sold.

They have become one of the greatest and most influential British rock bands of all time.