Metallicx & Up The Irons

2026 marks exactly 40 years since Iron Maiden released the legendary album Somewhere in Time. To celebrate this anniversary, Up The Irons, Europe's leading Iron Maiden tribute band, will bring a spectacular themed show entirely dedicated to this iconic album.

For the first time, all songs from Somewhere in Time will be played live in one show. In addition, you can count on an impressive production with pyro, CO₂ effects and a more than three-metre-high Somewhere in Time Eddie coming to life on stage during the show.

An unforgettable night for any Maiden fan.
Up The Irons takes you back... Somewhere in Time.

About Up The Irons
Up The Irons was formed in Tilburg in 1999 and grew into one of Europe's best-known Iron Maiden tribute bands. With an energetic live show, five experienced musicians bring the sound, power and atmosphere of Iron Maiden to life.

The band played on stages across Europe, including several times at Graspop Metal Meeting, and toured Italy, France, Belgium, Germany and the UK, among others. They took to the stage with original Maiden members such as Paul Di'Anno and Dennis Stratton, and were supported by the Lauren Harris Band.

Up The Irons guarantees an evening of Maiden classics, energy and pure heavy metal.

MetallicX
MetallicX brings Metallica to the stage as it was meant to be: loud, intense and full of emotion. Driven by a shared passion for one of the greatest metal bands of all time, the band brings fans together in one collective burst of energy. Every show is a celebration of the music that connects generations and only really comes alive live.

MetallicX does not stand for imitation, but for a genuine tribute born of pure devotion to the music. By Metallica fans, for Metallica fans. With an eye for detail, respect for the original work and an unerring sense of dynamics, the band manages to capture the essence of Metallica without losing themselves.

Expect an explosive and tight live show featuring all Metallica classics, iconic arena anthems as well as carefully chosen deep cuts for the diehard fans of the first hour. From compelling passages to uncompromising riffs, MetallicX delivers a live experience that touches, connects and resonates.