The X Factour
| Tour by Iron Maiden | |
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Official tour advertisement for the band's Swedish concerts | |
| Associated album | The X Factor |
|---|---|
| Start date | 28 September 1995 |
| End date | 7 September 1996 |
| Number of shows | 138 (10 cancellations) |
| Iron Maiden concert chronology | |
The X Factour was a concert tour by the heavy metal band Iron Maiden which took place from 28 September 1995 to 7 September 1996. It was their first tour with vocalist Blaze Bayley, who debuted on The X Factor album.[1] The opening acts on varying dates of the tour included Psycho Motel,[2] Fear Factory and My Dying Bride.
The tour began with the band's first ever shows in Israel and Africa[3] before continuing in Europe and North America, where they played much smaller venues than they had with former vocalist Bruce Dickinson.[4] Unfortunately, Bayley suffered vocal issues during the band's North American tour as a result of the arduous schedule, which meant that several dates had to be cancelled.[5] The tour's closing dates in South and Central America included shows in much larger venues, such as the Monsters of Rock festival in São Paulo.[4]
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Asia | |||
| 28 September 1995 | Jerusalem | Israel | Sing Sing |
| 29 September 1995 | Haifa | The End | |
| 30 September 1995 | Tel Aviv | Cinerama Theater | |
| 5 October 1995 | Johannesburg | South Africa | Standard Bank Arena |
| 7 October 1995 | Durban | Village Green | |
| 9 October 1995 | Cape Town | Good Hope Center | |
| 12 October 1995 | Beirut | Lebanon | Mont La Salle (Cancelled) |
| Europe | |||
| 14 October 1995 | Athens | Greece | Peristeri Stadium |
| 15 October 1995 | Thessaloniki | Ivanofio | |
| 16 October 1995 | Sofia | Bulgaria | Hristo Botev Hall |
| 17 October 1995 | Bucharest | Romania | Polyvalent Hall |
| 20 October 1995 | Budapest | Hungary | Petőfi Csarnok |
| 21 October 1995 | Žilina | Slovakia | Sports Hall |
| 22 October 1995 | Prague | Czech Republic | Industrial Palace |
| 24 October 1995 | Warsaw | Poland | Torwar Hall |
| 27 October 1995 | Helsinki | Finland | Kulttuuritalo |
| 29 October 1995 | Stockholm | Sweden | Cirkus |
| 30 October 1995 | Oslo | Norway | Sentrum Scene |
| 1 November 1995 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Kåren |
| 2 November 1995 | Copenhagen | Denmark | KB Hallen |
| 4 November 1995 | Wolverhampton | England | Civic Hall |
| 5 November 1995 | Glasgow | Scotland | Barrowlands |
| 6 November 1995 | Manchester | England | Apollo |
| 8 November 1995 | Leeds | Town and Country Club | |
| 9 November 1995 | Newport | Wales | Newport Centre |
| 10 November 1995 | London | England | Brixton Academy |
| 12 November 1995 | Cologne | Germany | E-Werk |
| 13 November 1995 | Deinze | Belgium | Brielpoort |
| 14 November 1995 | Bielefeld | Germany | PC69 |
| 16 November 1995 | Paris | France | Le Zénith |
| 18 November 1995 | Pamplona | Spain | Pabellon Anaitasuna |
| 20 November 1995 | Barcelona | Pavelló de la Vall d'Hebron | |
| 21 November 1995 | Madrid | Real Madrid Pavilion | |
| 22 November 1995 | Cascais | Portugal | Pavilhão de Cascais |
| 24 November 1995 | Granada | Spain | Pabellón Ifagra |
| 26 November 1995 | Turin | Italy | Palastampa |
| 27 November 1995 | Modena | PalaPanini | |
| 28 November 1995 | Rome | Palaeur | |
| 30 November 1995 | Milan | Palatrussardi | |
| 1 December 1995 | Florence | Palasport | |
| 2 December 1995 | Pordenone | Palasport Forum | |
| 3 December 1995 | Bolzano | PalaOnda | |
| 5 December 1995 | Geneva | Switzerland | Salle des Fêtes de Thonex |
| 6 December 1995 | Zurich | Volkshaus | |
| 7 December 1995 | Fürth | Germany | Stadthalle Fürth |
| 9 December 1995 | Hanover | Capitol | |
| 10 December 1995 | Leipzig | Haus Auensee | |
| 12 December 1995 | Bremen | Aladin Music Hall | |
| 13 December 1995 | Hamburg | Docks | |
| 14 December 1995 | Berlin | Neue Welt | |
| 16 December 1995 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
| 17 December 1995 | Munich | Germany | Terminal 1 |
| 19 December 1995 | Stuttgart | Messe Congress – Zentrum B | |
| 20 December 1995 | Neu-Isenburg | Hugenottenhalle | |
| 22 December 1995 | Cologne | E-Werk | |
| 23 December 1995 | Zwolle | Netherlands | IJsselhallen |
| 12 January 1996 | Athens | Greece | Peristeri Stadium |
| 13 January 1996 | |||
| 16 January 1996 | Acireale | Italy | Palasport |
| 17 January 1996 | Napoli | Palapartenope | |
| 18 January 1996 | Ancona | Palasport | |
| 19 January 1996 | Brescia | Palasport | |
| 21 January 1996 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Tivoli Hall |
| 23 January 1996 | Lyon | France | Le Transbordeur |
| 24 January 1996 | Nice | Théâtre de Verdure | |
| 26 January 1996 | Montpellier | Le Zénith Sud | |
| 27 January 1996 | Montluçon | Anthanor | |
| 28 January 1996 | Nancy | Le Zénith | |
| 30 January 1996 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Maysfield Leisure Centre |
| 31 January 1996 | Dublin | Ireland | SFX City Theatre |
| 2 February 1996 | Nottingham | England | Rock City |
| North America | |||
| 8 February 1996 | Quebec City | Canada | Pavillon de la Jeunesse |
| 9 February 1996 | Montréal | Verdun Auditorium | |
| 11 February 1996 | Toronto | R.P.M. Warehouse | |
| 13 February 1996 | Boston | United States | Avalon |
| 14 February 1996 | Providence | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | |
| 16 February 1996 | New York City | The Academy | |
| 17 February 1996 | Philadelphia | Electric Factory | |
| 19 February 1996 | Baltimore | Hammerjack's | |
| 20 February 1996 | Old Bridge Township | Birch Hill Night Club | |
| 21 February 1996 | Harrisburg | Metron | |
| 23 February 1996 | Pittsburgh | Metropol | |
| 24 February 1996 | Detroit | Harpos Concert Theatre | |
| 25 February 1996 | Cleveland | Odeon Concert Club | |
| 27 February 1996 | Cincinnati | Annie's | |
| 28 February 1996 | Fort Wayne | Pierre's | |
| 29 February 1996 | Chicago | The Vic Theatre | |
| 2 March 1996 | Milwaukee | The Rave | |
| 3 March 1996 | Minneapolis | Mirage | |
| 5 March 1996 | St. Louis | Mississippi Nights | |
| 7 March 1996 | Atlanta | The Masquerade | |
| 8 March 1996 | Orlando | Embassy | |
| 9 March 1996 | Fort Lauderdale | The Edge | |
| 10 March 1996 | Jacksonville | Shades | |
| 12 March 1996 | Memphis | 616 | |
| 14 March 1996 | Houston | Millennium | |
| 15 March 1996 | San Antonio | Sneakers | |
| 16 March 1996 | Dallas | Deep Ellum Live | |
| 17 March 1996 | Lubbock | Depot | |
| 19 March 1996 | Albuquerque | Midnight Rodeo | |
| 20 March 1996 | Denver | Ogden Theater | |
| 21 March 1996 | Salt Lake City | Salt Air | |
| 23 March 1996 | Seattle | Off Ramp Cafe | |
| 24 March 1996 | Vancouver | Canada | Commodore Ballroom (Cancelled) |
| 25 March 1996 | Portland | United States | Roseland (Cancelled) |
| 27 March 1996 | Sacramento | The Boardwalk (Cancelled) | |
| 28 March 1996 | San Francisco | The Fillmore (Cancelled) | |
| 30 March 1996 | Riverside | Rocking Horse (Cancelled) | |
| 31 March 1996 | Las Vegas | The Beach (Cancelled) | |
| 1 April 1996 | Phoenix, Arizona | Electric Ballroom (Cancelled) | |
| 2 April 1996 | San Diego | Soma (Cancelled) | |
| 4 April 1996 | Los Angeles | The Palace | |
| 5 April 1996 | |||
| Asia | |||
| 11 April 1996 | Tokyo | Japan | Nakano Sun Plaza Hall |
| 12 April 1996 | Nagoya | Aichi Kinrō Kaikan | |
| 14 April 1996 | Fukuoka | Skara Espacio | |
| 16 April 1996 | Osaka | Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan | |
| 17 April 1996 | Tokyo | Kan-i Hoken Hall | |
| 18 April 1996 | Nakano Sun Plaza Hall | ||
| Europe | |||
| 22 June 1996 | Kauhajoki | Finland | Nummirock Festival |
| 30 June 1996 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting |
| 6 July 1996 | Odense | Denmark | Midtfyns Festival |
| 13 July 1996 | Weert | Netherlands | Bospop Festival |
| 9 August 1996 | Murcia | Spain | Estadio Nueva Condomina |
| 10 August 1996 | Jerez | Recinto Ferial de Jerez | |
| 11 August 1996 | Miajadas | Football Stadium | |
| 13 August 1996 | Villarrobledo | Municipal Football Stadium | |
| 14 August 1996 | Huesca | Fraga Pabellon Ferial | |
| 16 August 1996 | Colmar | France | Parc des Expositions |
| 17 August 1996 | Cunlhat | Free Wheel | |
| South America | |||
| 24 August 1996 | São Paulo | Brazil | Estádio do Pacaembu |
| 25 August 1996 | Curitiba | Estádio Couto Pereira | |
| 26 August 1996 | Rio de Janeiro | Metropolitan | |
| 27 August 1996 | Porto Alegre | Gigantinho (Cancelled) | |
| 29 August 1996 | Santiago | Chile | Teatro Monumental |
| 31 August 1996 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Estadio Obras Sanitarias |
| 1 September 1996 | |||
| North America | |||
| 4 September 1996 | Mexico City | Mexico | Palacio de los Deportes |
| 7 September 1996 | Monterrey | Auditorio Coca-Cola | |
Setlist
- "Man on the Edge" (from The X Factor, 1995)
- "Wrathchild" (from Killers, 1981)
- "Heaven Can Wait" (from Somewhere In Time, 1986)
- "Lord of the Flies" (from The X Factor, 1995)
- "Fortunes of War" (from The X Factor, 1995)
- "Blood on the World's Hands" (from The X Factor, 1995)
- "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" (from Fear of the Dark, 1992)
- "The Evil That Men Do" (from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, 1988)
- "The Aftermath" (from The X Factor, 1995)
- "Sign of the Cross" (from The X Factor, 1995)
- "2 Minutes to Midnight" (from Powerslave, 1984)
- "The Edge of Darkness" (from The X Factor, 1995)
- "Fear of the Dark" (from Fear of the Dark, 1992)
- "The Clairvoyant" (from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, 1988)
- "Iron Maiden" (from Iron Maiden, 1980)
- Encore:
- "The Number of the Beast" (from Number of the Beast, 1982)
- "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (from Number of the Beast, 1982)
- "The Trooper" (from Piece Of Mind, 1983)
Notes:
- "Running Free" (from Iron Maiden, 1980) and "Sanctuary" (from Iron Maiden, 1980) were played at select venues
- "Blood On The World's Hands", "The Aftermath", and "The Edge of Darkness" made their only live appearances on Iron Maiden setlists during this tour.
References
- ↑ Wall, Mick (2004). Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography (3rd ed.). Sanctuary Publishing. p. 313. ISBN 1-86074-542-3.
- ↑ Wall, Mick (2004). Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography (3rd ed.). Sanctuary Publishing. p. 326. ISBN 1-86074-542-3.
- ↑ Wall, Mick (2004). Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography (3rd ed.). Sanctuary Publishing. p. 314. ISBN 1-86074-542-3.
- 1 2 Wall, Mick (2004). Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography (3rd ed.). Sanctuary Publishing. p. 315. ISBN 1-86074-542-3.
- ↑ Wall, Mick (2004). Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography (3rd ed.). Sanctuary Publishing. p. 321. ISBN 1-86074-542-3.
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