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From 2x JUNO-nominated musician/writer JJ Tartaglia comes THUNDEROR - an epic rock opera musical but with a fresh soundtrack of original anthems. Featuring the actual live band and a star-studded cast, Thunderor tells a tale of adventure and romance in the face of mortality, hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock, wild and restless, as a young group of would-be rockers head out on an impromptu adventure in a time of danger and hope. Presented as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival, the 75-minute show will see a run of 5 dates at VideoCabaret's Deanne Taylor Theatre in Toronto, performed in the unconventional format of 'In The Round' for an intimate and exclusive experience. "I guess I'm giving my heavy metal dreams a makeover," says JJ Tartaglia. "It's been a crazy undertaking, but I'm absolutely stoked about the show we've created. I'm truly blessed to have such an amazing cast and team. Expect an unconventional take on musical theatre! In my mind, it combines the best of both worlds, and I hope that it'll be enjoyed by all."
Very longtime HardRadio friends IRON MAIDEN will commence their Run For Your Lives World Tour on May 27 in Budapest, followed by 31 further stadium, festival & arena shows around Europe. The Run For Your Lives World Tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975 and to celebrate this, Maiden fans are promised a very special set list spanning the nine studio albums from Iron Maiden to Fear Of The Dark. The band ask to limit phone cameras during this tour. From manager Rod Smallwood: "Please respect the band, respect the other fans and have the time of your lives as you join your Maiden family by singing your heart out, rather than getting your phone out!! It's really not a lot to ask is it?" Tour dates: May 27 - Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Arena. 28 - Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Arena. 31 - Prague, Czech Republic - Letnany Airport. June 1 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Tipos Arena. 5 - Trondheim, Norway - Trondheim Rocks (Festival). 7 - Stavanger, Norway - Sr-bank Arena. 9 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena. 12 - Stockholm, Sweden - 3Arena. 13 - Stockholm, Sweden - 3Arena. 16 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium. 19 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop Metal Meeting. 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 3 - Belfort, France - Eurockeennes Festival. 5 - Madrid, Spain - Riyadh Air Metropolitano. 6 - Lisbon, Portugal - Meo Arena. 9 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion. 11 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Veltins-Arena. 13 - Padova, Italy - Stadio Euganeo. 15 - Bremen, Germany - Burgerweide. 17 - Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium. 19 - Paris, France - Paris La Defense Arena. 20 - Paris, France - Paris La Defense Arena. 23 - Arnhem, Netherlands - Gelredome. 25 - Frankfurt, Germany - Deutsche Bank Park. 26 - Stuttgart, Germany - Cannstatter Wasen. 29 - Berlin, Germany - Waldbuhne. 30 - Berlin, Germany - Waldbuhne. August 2 - Warsaw, Poland - PGE Narodowy.
