The final song was “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” But they extended it. They added a funk breakdown in the middle. A funky bass line. A wah-wah pedal. A 72-year-old man shouting “let the funk flow!”
It was the most ridiculous thing you’ll never unread. And the best part? It worked. The entire stadium danced the funky chicken to an Iron Maiden ballad.
Why You Should Care
Why am I telling you all this? Because this setlist proves one thing: Iron Maiden doesn’t care about being cool. They care about being fun.
They played a deep cut, a cover of a synth-pop song, and a funky breakdown. All in one night. And they did it with total, unapologetic joy.
If you missed this show, don’t worry. There’s always 2027. And rumor has it, they’re thinking of playing the entire “X Factor” album underwater. We’ll see.
