To celebrate Iron Maiden’s 50-year career, the legendary band presented a show in Paris entirely dedicated to its first nine albums. This anniversary tour deliberately sets aside recent songs to return to the classics that built the band’s legend. We were lucky enough to see them during their stop at the Défense Arena; it was a promising evening, but one that left a bitter aftertaste regarding the venue’s reputation.

After nearly 10 years without any signs of a concert in Europe, System of a Down is making a comeback in France, and not just any comeback: A first concert announced at the Stade de France, with Queens of the Stone Age and Acid Bath as opening acts on July 2, 2026, in front of 80,000 people, sold out completely as soon as tickets went on presale, leading to the announcement of a second show scheduled two days later, which also sold out shortly thereafter.

After more than 10 years without a headlining show in the French capital, Black Veil Brides took the stage at the Bataclan for a concert that had sold out months in advance. With Saint Agnes as the opening act, the evening promised a burst of rock with punk and/or metal influences - and it did not disappoint.