Metal Head’s latest issue was about Iron Maiden’s ongoing ‘The Future Past Tour’. In one of the interviews, regarding the difficulties of the set and performing live, Adrian Smith said:
“It’s a complex set. Coming out and opening with Caught Somewhere In Time is a real handful. It’s difficult to settle yourself down in front of an audience that just wants you to go mad all the time.”
The guitarist also confessed something about their mascot Eddie, and its place in their live performances. Smith said:
“I had mixed feelings about Eddie over the years. I thought, ‘Is this overshadowing the band? It’s a big puppet, is it a bit questionable?’ We’ve had a few really dodgy Eddies over the years where I’ve thought, ‘Oh my god…’”
However, Adrian further explained how he currently feels about Eddie and its usage on the show with the following words:
“With this new show, we’ve found a great balance. It’s got a modern edge with the screens, and the Eddies look really good. The walk-ons look great!”
Iron Maiden embarked on their ‘The Future Past Tour’ a few months ago. The setlist includes many songs they haven’t performed live in a while; like ‘Somewhere In Time’ (first time since 1987), ‘Stranger In A Strange Land’ (first time since 1999), or ‘Heaven Can Wait’ (first time since 2008). They also had live debuts of songs such as ‘The Time Machine’, and ‘Death of The Celts’.
