Iron Maiden kicked off their North American “Run for You Lives” tour with two shows at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Saturday and Sunday. Although the tour was advertised to cull from the band’s first nine albums, the band represented all but one of them, with no songs played from No Prayer for the Dying. Of the eight other albums, Powerslave was most represented with four songs, along with three tunes each from Killers and The Number of the Beast.
The 17-song set, which was identical both nights in Toronto, practically served as a greatest-hits performance, featuring such favorites as “Phantom of the Opera,” “2 Minutes to Midnight,” “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” “Run to the Hills,” “The Trooper,” “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” “Fear of the Dark,” and the set-closer “Waster Years.”
Tour Support and Upcoming Dates
Megadeth, who are in the midst of a farewell tour, proved support at both Toronto shows, playing a nine-song set each night with some slight variance from Saturday to Sunday. The Dave Mustaine-led band will be on board for the remainder of the tour, with Anthrax jumping on select dates, as well.
Iron Maiden’s North American tour runs through an August 29th show in San Antonio, with tickets available here.
Setlist and Photos
Check out pro-shot photos and fan-filmed video from the Toronto concerts, as well as the setlist, below.
The Iron Maiden setlist for both nights in Toronto included: Murders in the Rue Morgue, Wrathchild, Killers, Phantom of the Opera, The Number of the Beast, Infinite Dreams, Powerslave, 2 Minutes to Midnight, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Run to the Hills, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, The Trooper, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden, and the encore: Aces High, Fear of the Dark, Wasted Years.
In conclusion, Iron Maiden’s “Run for You Lives” tour is off to a strong start, with the band delivering a high-energy performance featuring a mix of their most popular songs. With Megadeth and Anthrax providing support, fans can expect an unforgettable experience at the remaining tour dates.
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