Steve Harris just doesn’t know how to sit still, does he? While Iron Maiden keep conquering stadiums the size of small countries, his side-project British Lion are about to hit the road on their biggest UK tour to date – and it all wraps up with a proper homecoming at none other than London’s legendary Cart & Horses, aka “the birthplace of Iron Maiden.” 🎸🔥
The Tour That Roars 🛣️
The new run sees British Lion playing a string of dates across the UK, from sweaty clubs to mid-sized halls, proving once again that Harris loves nothing more than being eyeball-to-eyeball with the fans. No pyro, no inflatable Eddies – just gritty rock ‘n’ roll the old-school way.
The setlist is expected to be stacked with tunes from their self-titled debut and 2020’s The Burning, alongside a few tasty surprises. If you’ve ever seen Harris with British Lion before, you’ll know he belts around the stage like it’s still 1980 in the Ruskin Arms. 🕺⚡
Cart & Horses Finale 🍻
Ending the tour with a multi-night residency at Cart & Horses is more than just a cheeky booking – it’s history circling back. This East End boozer is where Maiden cut their teeth back in the day, and Harris bringing British Lion here is like a full-circle pint with destiny. Imagine ordering a lager while one of the most iconic bassists in metal thunders away just feet from the bar. Only in London, mun!
Why This Matters 🤘
- It shows Harris’s undying love for the grassroots – the bloke could be lounging on a private jet, but instead he’s lugging gear into pubs.
- Cart & Horses will sell out faster than you can say Phantom of the Opera. Expect carnage trying to bag tickets.
- For fans, it’s a rare chance to experience Maiden’s heartbeat in a tiny, sweaty, beer-soaked room.
Dates & Tickets 🎟️
The full list of tour dates is expected to drop this week, with tickets flying out soon after. If you’re aiming for Cart & Horses… good luck, butt. You’ll need the reflexes of Nicko McBrain behind the kit to nab one.
