Iron Maiden launched their highly anticipated Run for Your Lives tour in Budapest, Hungary on Tuesday night, delivering an electrifying performance that included six tracks they had not played live in over a decade, along with another three that hadn’t been featured in at least five years. This tour marks a significant milestone as it celebrates the legendary heavy metal band’s remarkable 50-year journey in the music industry, showcasing a set list drawn from their first nine studio albums, ranging from the iconic 1980 album Iron Maiden to the critically acclaimed 1992 release Fear of the Dark.

For this special occasion, they decided to omit 1990’s No Prayer for the Dying, a choice we wholeheartedly agree with, while featuring tracks from every other album released during this time frame. Notably, the set included four songs from the 1984 classic Powerslave and three each from the seminal albums Killers (1981) and The Number of the Beast (1982), ensuring a rich tapestry of their musical evolution.

Fans can explore the complete set list and enjoy fan-shot videos from this memorable show below, capturing the excitement and energy of the night. The concert commenced with a powerful trio of Killers songs, including “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” which had not been performed since 2005, “Wrathchild,” returning after a six-year hiatus, and “Killers,” marking its first appearance since 1999. This remarkable opening set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

Among the highlights, Iron Maiden‘s iconic track “Phantom of the Opera” made a return, last performed in 2014, alongside “The Clairvoyant” from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, which hasn’t been played live since 2013. The title track of the same album and the epic “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” from Powerslave, which last graced the stage in 2009, were also included in this rare lineup. Additionally, songs like Powerslave‘s title track and “2 Minutes to Midnight” made their live debuts after more than five years, much to the delight of the audience.

This concert also marked a significant moment for Maiden, as it was their first performance since the retirement of longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who bid farewell at the end of last year’s The Future Past tour. He has been succeeded by Simon Dawson, who is known for his collaboration with founding bassist Steve Harris in British Lion. The transition has been watched closely by fans, eager to see how the new lineup would perform together.

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Following this spectacular opening night, Iron Maiden is set to perform a second show at the Budapest Arena on Wednesday evening and will continue their tour across Europe, concluding with the final performance scheduled for August 2 in Warsaw, Poland. As of now, there have been no announcements regarding a North American tour, but fans are hopeful for future dates. For the latest updates and comprehensive information, be sure to check their official website.

Watch Iron Maiden Perform ‘Murders in the Rue Morgue’ (Starts at 7:40)

Watch Iron Maiden Perform ‘The Number of the Beast’

Watch Iron Maiden Perform ‘The Trooper’

Iron Maiden’s Set List for May 27, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary

(Intro tape) “The Ides of March” (from 1981’s Killers)
1. “Murders in the Rue Morgue” (from Killers)
2. “Wrathchild” (from Killers)
3. “Killers” (from Killers)
4. “Phantom of the Opera” (from 1980’s Iron Maiden)
5. “The Number of the Beast” (From 1982’s The Number of the Beast)
6. “The Clairvoyant” (From 1988’s Seventh Son of a Seventh Son)
7. “Powerslave” (From 1984’s Powerslave)
8. “2 Minutes to Midnight” (From Powerslave)
9. “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (From Powerslave)
10. “Run to the Hills” (From The Number of the Beast)
11. “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” (From Seventh Son of a Seventh Son)
12. “The Trooper” (From 1983’s Piece of Mind)
13. “Hallowed Be Thy Name” (From The Number of the Beast)
14. “Iron Maiden” (from Iron Maiden)

Encore:
15. “Aces High” (From Powerslave)
16. “Fear of the Dark” (From 1992’s Fear of the Dark)
17. “Wasted Years” (From 1986’s Somewhere in Time)