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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Slams Phone Use at Concerts

9/22/2025

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Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden criticized fans for recording concerts on mobile phones, labeling it a "terrible disease."
He expressed frustration over the lack of genuine engagement at shows due to phone usage.
Dickinson urged fans to enjoy the live experience without distractions, saying, "Put it down, put it in your pocket."
He described phone usage as a "failing of humanity" that disconnects people from the music.
Iron Maiden announced additional European tour dates, including two phone-free shows in Paris.

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Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden criticized fans for recording concerts on mobile phones, labeling it a "terrible disease."
He expressed frustration over the lack of genuine engagement at shows due to phone usage.
Dickinson urged fans to enjoy the live experience without distractions, saying, "Put it down, put it in your pocket."
He described phone usage as a "failing of humanity" that disconnects people from the music.
Iron Maiden announced additional European tour dates, including two phone-free shows in Paris.