Adrian Smith: The Unsung Hero of Iron Maiden's Legacy?

Think you know Iron Maiden? Think again. This deep-dive uncovers the incredible story of Adrian Smith, the melodic mastermind and riff machine who helped shape the sound of one of metal's greatest bands.

From his humble beginnings in Hackney to global stadiums with Iron Maiden, this video explores Adrian’s early influences, rise to fame, departure from the band, and his triumphant return. We break down his entire discography—from ‘Killers’ to ‘Senjutsu’—and highlight the key songs that showcase his genius.

We also spotlight his side projects including ASAP, Primal Rock Rebellion, and the blues-driven collaboration Smith/Kotzen, plus the latest tour updates and what’s next for this guitar legend in 2025.

🔥 Whether you're a die-hard Maiden fan or discovering Adrian Smith for the first time, this is the ultimate tribute to a true guitar hero.

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MAY 2025
27 Budapest, HUNGARY – Budapest Aréna *
31 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC – Letnany Airport *

JUNE 2025
01 Bratislava, SLOVAKIA – TIPOS Arena *
05 Trondheim, NORWAY – Trondheim Rocks (Festival)
07 Stavanger, NORWAY – SR-Bank Arena *
09 Copenhagen, DENMARK – Royal Arena *
12 Stockholm, SWEDEN – 3Arena *
13 Stockholm, SWEDEN – 3Arena *
16 Helsinki, FINLAND – Olympic Stadium *
21 Birmingham, ENGLAND – Utilita Arena ^
22 Manchester, ENGLAND – Co-op Live ^
25 Dublin, IRELAND – Malahide Castle *^
28 London, ENGLAND – London Stadium *^
30 Glasgow, SCOTLAND – OVO Hydro ^

JULY 2025
03 Belfort, FRANCE – Eurockéennes Festival
05 Madrid, SPAIN – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano **
06 Lisbon, PORTUGAL – MEO Arena **
09 Zurich, SWITZERLAND – Hallenstadion **
11 Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY – Veltins-Arena **
13 Padova, ITALY – Stadio Euganeo **
15 Bremen, GERMANY – Bürgerweide **
17 Vienna, AUSTRIA – Ernst Happel Stadium **
19 Paris, FRANCE – Paris La Défense Arena **
23 Arnhem, NETHERLANDS – GelreDome **
25 Frankfurt, GERMANY – Deutsche Bank Park **
26 Stuttgart, GERMANY – Cannstatter Wasen **
29 Berlin, GERMANY – Waldbühne **

AUGUST 2025
02 Warsaw – POLAND – PGE Narodowy **

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