Singer BLAZE BAYLEY To Perform IRON MAIDEN X-Factor Album In It's Entirety In Nov 2025, 10 Shows in 10 Countries
- The Metal Voice
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
The Metal Voice recently spoke to Former Iron MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley in a live chat on The Metal Voice YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
In the interview Blaze talked about his upcoming U.K. Tour where he will play his debut solo album 'Silicone Messiah' and a month later play a special IRON MAIDEN X- Factor album in its entirety.
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In the chat Blaze was asked what songs in his era would he like to see Iron Maiden play on future tours that they have not done yet, he replied, "It's a challenging question but I think I would like to hear the UNBELIEVER, it's so good. I'm going to do a special Iron Maiden X- factor set in November (2025) for those shows I booked. 10 shows in 10 countries and I'm going to play the X factor completely. "
BLAZE BAYLEY RELEASES 'SILICON MESSIAH' 25TH ANNIVERSARY VINYL LP AND UK/EUROPEAN TOUR
After fronting Iron Maiden during the years 1994-1999, Metal Hall of Fame inductee, Blaze Bayley, started a solo career which has now amassed a formidable body of work, headed up by the iconic debut 'Silicon Messiah' and making a total of 12 full length studio albums, plus multiple live releases.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the birth of 'Silicon Messiah', a 37 date tour of UK and Europe is confirmed for 2025 during which Blaze will also be promoting a special vinyl LP version of the album. This contains the original ten tracks produced by Andy Sneap, 180g double red and blue translucent vinyl, gatefold cover, and rejuvenated artwork.
The album is available to order now at the Blaze Bayley Webshop, together with a new tour T-shirt featuring the rejuvenated artwork, and a 'fanpack' consisting of the album on cassette tape with full colour artwork, two patches, pack of five plectrums and a sticker sheet. Official release date was 9th May 2025.
August
8th Kortrijk, Alcatraz Festival, Belgium
9th Stockport, Firevolt Festival, UK
September
1st Newcastle, Trillians, UK
2nd Glasgow, Ivory Blacks, UK
4th Norwich, Brickmakers, UK
5th Gravesend, Leo's Red Lion, UK
6th Worcester, Angel of Rage, UK
7th Grimsby, Yardbirds, UK
25th Worthing, The Factory, UK
26th Newport, The Patriot, UK
27th Llandudno, Motorsport Lounge, UK
October
3rd Emsdetten, Compassion Metal Fest, Germany
4th Terville, LE112, France
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Blaze Bayley's 'X-Factor' tour is a rockin' throwback! Ten countries, ten shows in Nov 2025, performing the entire Iron Maiden album. Talk about commitment! It's like Bayley is navigating that whole album with the speed and precision of a Moto X3M level. Buckle up, metalheads!