Tour News: Blaze Bayley confirms 'X Factor 30 Tour', playing The X Factor album in full plus rare B' Side

11th September 2025

Metal Hall of Fame inductee, Blaze Bayley, is proud to confirm eleven shows in ten cities / ten countries, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of "X Factor", the 10th album release by Iron Maiden.

Blaze, who fronted Maiden during 1994-1999, when the band ushered in its' darker, more introspective and progressive period, will play the album in full, plus the rare 'B sides' at ten carefully selected locations. This landmark tour gives fans an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the album performed live in its entirety.  

Here's the tour schedule, including an exclusive in each of the countries listed...

October 2025

2nd: GERMANY, Wurzburg, Keep It True Festival

10th: NORWAY, Hamar, Oslo, Festiviteten

11th: SWEDEN, Jonkoping, Metal Fest

17th: FINLAND, Helsinki, On The Rocks - SOLD OUT

18th: FINLAND, Helsinki, On The Rocks - SOLD OUT

24th: PORTUGAL, Lisbon, Club RCA

25th SPAIN, Seville, Club Supra

November 2025

1st: UK, Wolverhampton, KK's Steel Mill

7th: ITALY, Rome, Traffic Live Club

8th: GREECE, Athens, Gazarte

15th: FRANCE, Marseille, South Troopers Festival 

With standout tracks like “Sign of the Cross,” “Lord of the Flies,” and “The Unbeliever”, the album marked a turning point in Maiden's evolution and remains a cult favourite among die-hard fans.

Blaze will perform with his regular band, the musicians from Absolva...

Chris Appleton: guitar

Tom Atkinson: guitar

Luke Appleton: bass

Martin Mcnee: drums

The X Factor artwork has been re-imagined by Akirant Ilustration (Madrid) https://akirant.es/ who also includes Iron Maiden and Star Wars on his client list.

Since leaving Iron Maiden in 1999, Blaze has pursued a successful solo career, including twelve studio albums, the latest being 'Circle of Stone' (2024) which attracted critical acclaim, often cited as one of his best.

Tickets for the tour are on-sale (except the 2 sold-out shows in Helsinki) and ticket links available at https://www.blazebayley.net/tour.htm - the X Factor 30 Tour follows directly on from Blaze's Silicon Messiah 25th Anniversary Tour, celebrating his iconic debut solo record.