Blaze Bayley ~ Iron Maiden Anniversary Tour -
The Backroom, Greystones, Sheffield 21st October, 2026
Set List: Doctor Doctor (UFO cover)/Lord Of The Flies/Justice Of The Peace/Judgement Of Heaven/ Blood On the World's Hands/Look For The Truth/Born As A Stranger (Blaze song)/The Brave (Blaze song)/Lightning Strikes Twice/Sign Of The Cross/Calling You Home/A Thousand Years/When Two Worlds Collide/The Clansman/2 A.M./Como Estais Amigos (Acoustic)/Virus/Wrathchild/Man On The Edge/Futureal/Doctor Doctor/Drum Solo/Bass Solo/Emerald (Thin Lizzy)/Out In The Fields/Guitar Solo/The Angel And The Gambler.
I hope you have watched my two interviews with Blaze Bayley! If so you would have found out what an amazing and humble man he is. The singer of Wolfsbane, former singer of Iron Maiden, a solo artist and a Radio presenter. I was lucky enough to be at his KK's Steel Mill for his Iron Maiden Gig in 2025. He delivered the full X-Factor album. A real treat for any Maiden fan. A 22 song set list to be exact!
The Greystones in Sheffield is now hosting this incredible artist with the lads of the band Absolva as his backing band. Again, performing a 22 song set list. Also, I got to listen to my favourite song that have never been played live by Iron Maiden, 'Virus'!
The backing band, Guitarists, Chris Appleton and Tom Atkinson, Bassist, Luke Appleton and Drummer, Martin McNee. Provided the backing for Blaze. They are incredibly gifted musicians. This was shown by Bassist ,Luke picking up an Acoustic Guitar for 'Como Estais Amigos'.
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Again, I got to listen to the Blaze Bayley sermon to the music of Purple Rain. Blaze was on fire, he loves to talk. He was talking about how he nearly gave it all up! “But stick with it and to chase your dreams. All moving and rousing that beast inside.
Blaze is lucky to be here and he knows it after surviving a heart attack and quadruple bi-pass which is why he is so honest and humble. His voice is so good, last year I thought it was incredible, but this time he is better, if that is possible. His enthusiasm and energy is off the scale.
Song highlights include 'Sign Of The Cross', 'Virus' and 'The Clansman', a cover of 'Doctor Doctor' by UFO as well as two Blaze Bayley Songs. Absolva provided a tremendous instrumental break near the end.
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Chris and Tom were taking turns to dazzle us with how good they are; add Chris shouting and screaming to the crowd to get them screaming back plus Tom and Luke jumping, laughing and just bringing so much energy and fun. This makes Absolva the perfect band to support Blaze.
I sat and watched the lads on stage and the crowd. The atmosphere was electric. Blaze performed for a massive 2hr 40mins! Talk about getting your money's worth. Chris Appleton booked this tour and The Greystones in Sheffield was the first to sell out. Now that's remarkable for a Wednesday night!
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It turned out to be Blaze's most successful solo tour. I loved everything about it. The musicians, the singing voice of Blaze Bayley and the excellent venue. It was an incredible performance that was moving and had several funny moments. Not to mention the amazing chemistry and a packed, enthusiastic crowd.
I really hope he will do this tour again because it was perfect.
By Dale Holford