The tour received critical acclaim, with Loudwire labelling it as "not an event to be missed".
Creative Loafing Charlotte stated that the group's opening performance proved "Iron Maiden as a whole is back and in fine metal form", while Revolver were also extremely positive in their review of the Newark show, saying that "while fans can always expect an energetic, acrobatic set from the English metal legends, it's impressive that the group is able to put on a show that so perfectly recalled the things that made them special in the first place."
CTV News described the concert in Vancouver as "ferocious, timeless and just a little bit daft", concluding that "Iron Maiden [were] utterly entertaining from start to finish", while The Salt Lake Tribune reported that "the band surprised and delighted with a near flawless performance" in West Valley City, deeming that "it was a night to remember."
Metal Hammer awarded the band full marks for their performance in Toronto, remarking that it was "a night of flawless, breathtaking victory" before concluding that "tonight is made in Heaven."

The band's individual performances were also applauded, with the Calgary Sun deeming the group "relentless" and the Calgary Herald commenting that "these veterans [still] possess some ferocious chops".
Loudwire stated that the group gave "the performance of a lifetime from the very first note of 'Moonchild'", while the Los Angeles Times described the music as "tight, precise and flawless."
Lead singer Bruce Dickinson received particular acclaim, with Creative Loafing Charlotte saying his voice was "in perfect shape – maybe even showing more power than heard on albums", while NUVO argued that he "out-sang, out-performed and out-swaggered any other vocalist out there", and The Dallas Morning News remarked that he "looks and sounds remarkably youthful ... his robust wail of a voice didn’t miss a beat".
The Edmonton Journal described him as "a whirl of pure energy, impressive at age 53", while CTV News stated that he was "an over-animated ball of theatrical energy", and that he gave "a front man master-class."

Praise was also awarded for the tour's setlist, which CTV News reported as "an all killer, minimal filler set list for the ages...a less than gentle stroll down memory lane", while Kerrang!
considered it "possibly their mostly deliriously direct set list ever", consisting of "hit after hit after hit."
The Edmonton Journal described it as "every Maiden song you would ever wish for," while Loudwire stated that "this may very well be the last time you have the chance to hear some of Maiden's greatest works live."
The Calgary Herald, although deeming it "a night of nostalgia", commented that it was "a collection of songs that have aged surprisingly well in a genre that often doesn’t."
Creative Loafing Charlotte argued that "Iron Maiden isn't on a nostalgia trip this time around.
They're putting everything they've got into the music" and "it's difficult to fathom that any fans left the show disappointed".
In contrast to this, the absence of "Infinite Dreams" (from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, 1988) was criticised by Rolling Stone Spain and Le Journal du Dimanche, while Metro Winnipeg described the inclusion of "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" as "a weird time to pull out a deep cut", although they went on to state that the "momentum wasn’t lost for long".

While the Calgary Sun stated that "the music is never outdone by the spectacle", the stage show was also well received, with Creative Loafing Charlotte deeming it "a feast for the eyes and ears".
The Calgary Herald commented that "Maiden pulled out all the stops for the faithful", while the Edmonton Journal argued that "you can’t be bored at an Iron Maiden concert, even if you happen to not like the music — which you should", elaborating that this is because "there's just far too much going on, with the ever-changing backdrops, pyrotechnics and rampaging demons."
The tour received critical acclaim, with Loudwire labelling it as "not an event to be missed". Creative Loafing Charlotte stated that the group's opening performance proved "Iron Maiden as a whole is back and in fine metal form", while Revolver were also extremely positive in their review of the Newark show, saying that "while fans can always expect an energetic, acrobatic set from the English metal legends, it's impressive that the group is able to put on a show that so perfectly recalled the things that made them special in the first place." CTV News described the concert in Vancouver as "ferocious, timeless and just a little bit daft", concluding that "Iron Maiden [were] utterly entertaining from start to finish", while The Salt Lake Tribune reported that "the band surprised and delighted with a near flawless performance" in West Valley City, deeming that "it was a night to remember." Metal Hammer awarded the band full marks for their performance in Toronto, remarking that it was "a night of flawless, breathtaking victory" before concluding that "tonight is made in Heaven."
The band's individual performances were also applauded, with the Calgary Sun deeming the group "relentless" and the Calgary Herald commenting that "these veterans [still] possess some ferocious chops". Loudwire stated that the group gave "the performance of a lifetime from the very first note of 'Moonchild'", while the Los Angeles Times described the music as "tight, precise and flawless." Lead singer Bruce Dickinson received particular acclaim, with Creative Loafing Charlotte saying his voice was "in perfect shape – maybe even showing more power than heard on albums", while NUVO argued that he "out-sang, out-performed and out-swaggered any other vocalist out there", and The Dallas Morning News remarked that he "looks and sounds remarkably youthful ... his robust wail of a voice didn’t miss a beat". The Edmonton Journal described him as "a whirl of pure energy, impressive at age 53", while CTV News stated that he was "an over-animated ball of theatrical energy", and that he gave "a front man master-class."
Praise was also awarded for the tour's setlist, which CTV News reported as "an all killer, minimal filler set list for the ages...a less than gentle stroll down memory lane", while Kerrang! considered it "possibly their mostly deliriously direct set list ever", consisting of "hit after hit after hit." The Edmonton Journal described it as "every Maiden song you would ever wish for," while Loudwire stated that "this may very well be the last time you have the chance to hear some of Maiden's greatest works live." The Calgary Herald, although deeming it "a night of nostalgia", commented that it was "a collection of songs that have aged surprisingly well in a genre that often doesn’t." Creative Loafing Charlotte argued that "Iron Maiden isn't on a nostalgia trip this time around. They're putting everything they've got into the music" and "it's difficult to fathom that any fans left the show disappointed". In contrast to this, the absence of "Infinite Dreams" (from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, 1988) was criticised by Rolling Stone Spain and Le Journal du Dimanche, while Metro Winnipeg described the inclusion of "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" as "a weird time to pull out a deep cut", although they went on to state that the "momentum wasn’t lost for long".
While the Calgary Sun stated that "the music is never outdone by the spectacle", the stage show was also well received, with Creative Loafing Charlotte deeming it "a feast for the eyes and ears". The Calgary Herald commented that "Maiden pulled out all the stops for the faithful", while the Edmonton Journal argued that "you can’t be bored at an Iron Maiden concert, even if you happen to not like the music — which you should", elaborating that this is because "there's just far too much going on, with the ever-changing backdrops, pyrotechnics and rampaging demons."
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