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.

Whether you are a metalhead or not, the name Iron Maiden has most likely reached your ears at one point or another. This pillar of Heavy Metal still gathers thousands of people during international tours today, continuing to offer an intergenerational audience a show worthy of its reputation after 50 years of existence. But what is it that makes Iron Maiden such a unique band?