Battle of Giants: Kiss and Iron Maiden on tour

Battle of Giants: Kiss and Iron Maiden on tour in Europe 1980 After delving as deeply as possible into “Music From The Elder” last year, Glickman/Marks Sthlm now winds the time machine back just over a year, landing in 1980.

In 1980, Kiss release “Unmasked”, the last album to feature the original line-up, albeit only on the cover and in a music video. In the autumn, the band set off on a European tour with new drummer Eric Carr. The venues are smaller than before. Sales of the new album are lower than expected. A new band from England called Iron Maiden – whose career is skyrocketing at the same time – are the support act. On 9 October, the tour reaches Eriksdalshallen in Stockholm, a so-called “holy grail” for both Kiss and Maiden fans in Sweden. In hindsight, could the joint tour perhaps be seen as a changing of the guard in the rock world?

Over a full day at Södra Teatern, we will explore 1980 from both Kiss’s and Iron Maiden’s perspectives, with a strong focus on their joint tour and visit to Stockholm.

On stage, the oracle Alex Bergdahl gives a talk about Kiss during the “Umasked” era. Maidenpodden reunites to talk about the young Maiden’s years of boundless appetite for life. Both sessions are accompanied by rarely seen footage from that year.

In addition, Nighthawk will perform the entire “Unmasked” album – to our knowledge, for the first time ever in Sweden.

Age restriction: 18 (13 if accompanied by a parent or guardian)

You can find more information ahead of your visit on the relevant event page at www.sodrateatern.com/pa-scen.

A few days before the concert, we will also email a welcome letter to everyone who has purchased a ticket.