“It’s obviously not Maiden’s fault but, oh, is the frustration high!”: Iron Maiden concert cut short due to local power outage

Bruce Dickinson of iron Maiden onstage in 2026.

Iron Maiden had to play an abridged set in Paris on Monday (June 22) due to a power cut affecting the venue.

The British heavy metal legends put on a phone-free gig at La Défense Arena in the French capital and were recording footage for an upcoming concert film, but had their stagetime interrupted for approximately an hour.