Heavy Metal Icons Announce 50th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour

After five decades of rocking the world, heavy metal icons Iron Maiden have announced a massive 50th-anniversary tour, including their biggest-ever UK headline show. The "Legacy of the Beast" tour will kick off in Newcastle on May 26 and will see the band perform across Europe, North America, and South America before wrapping up in Tampa, Florida, on October 27.

The tour will feature a setlist spanning Iron Maiden's entire career, including classic tracks like "The Trooper," "Fear of the Dark," and "Run to the Hills." The band will also be performing some of their newer material, including songs from their latest album, "Senjutsu."

Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday, January 20, at 10 am local time. VIP packages are also available, including exclusive merchandise and meet-and-greets with the band.

Iron Maiden are one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.

The "Legacy of the Beast" tour is sure to be a must-see for fans of Iron Maiden and heavy metal music in general. The band is known for their energetic live shows, and this tour is sure to be no exception.