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News : Iron Maiden Tease 2016 ‘Book of Souls’ World Tour

By on September 4, 2015
Ed Force One

Ed Force One

Legendary UK heavy metal band, Iron Maiden, have teased the locations of their forthcoming ‘Book of Souls’ 2016 World Tour. While no dates are set in stone yet, an exciting sentence did reveal the band’s plans for a “comprehensive tour” in New Zealand and Australia “during the first half of May”. This will be Iron Maiden’s first time that their new 747-400 jumbo jet – piloted by vocalist Bruce Dickinson – will be used on their European tour dates.

The following statement was originally shared via Iron Maiden’s official website.

Details of the precise schedule are currently being finalised and we will commence announcements of specific dates for the different territories in a few weeks’ time.  However we can reveal that The Book Of Souls World Tour will open in the U.S.A in late February with Ed Force One flying in for three shows before, in early March, heading into Central America visiting MEXICO, followed by a much anticipated first ever concert in EL SALVADOR and a return to COSTA RICA. Ed Force One then proceeds into South America for concerts in ARGENTINA, CHILE and a number of shows in BRAZIL before flying back to the USA at the end of March for ten more cities covering the USA and, of course, CANADA in the first two weeks of April.

A long awaited return to JAPAN follows later in April, and then the band are delighted to be playing their first ever shows in CHINA before heading to NEW ZEALAND and AUSTRALIA for a comprehensive tour during the first half of May. Shows in SOUTH AFRICA, Maiden’s first visit there with Bruce, will be the last port of call before Ed Force One heads to EUROPE for a very extensive tour starting in late May and finishing in early August. This will the first time Ed Force One has ever been used on any European Tour dates (other than Bruce’s Fan Club trips to shows) and will provide transport there for at least for the first few weeks.

With more news – including final dates, venues, and ticket on sale times – is expected to be announced “by territory starting in a few weeks time”. Stay tuned here as more develops!

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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.