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Bruce Dickinson Rules Out Iron Maiden Show at Las Vegas Sphere

The frontman says the venue’s screen-led format clashes with the band’s emphasis on direct audience connection.

A photo of Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.

Overview

  • Speaking to Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM, Dickinson said the band has no interest in the Sphere, calling it “not Maiden” and questioning “what’s the point… if you’re a band?”
  • The $2.3 billion venue is built around immersive visuals with a massive wraparound LED interior and advanced audio.
  • U2 tailored a 2023 residency for the Sphere’s visuals, and the venue has since hosted Phish, The Eagles and the Backstreet Boys.
  • A new Sphere in Abu Dhabi has been confirmed, and Metallica are reportedly in talks for a Las Vegas residency that has not been announced.
  • Iron Maiden’s recent Run For Your Lives tour highlighted early-catalog material and featured touring drummer Simon Dawson after Nicko McBrain stepped back following a 2023 stroke.