And JCM, Maiden has played in the US lots of times in the past, alot of Maiden shows in the US during the 80s and early 90s.
Parts of the Live After Death album was recorded in the US.
Only seats left for the concert ....well....as Maiden isn't mye fav band, i'm not i'll pay for the ticket, when i have to sit. Thats what it's all about...jumping up and down, singing, screaming and shit....I don't think that is as much fun when your sitting, far far from the stage...
I'm assuming you already know that Iron Maiden has toured here about a bazillion times and you're talking about right now.
Well fear not, they've already confirmed that they'll be doing the North American leg of their 2003 world tour by August at the latest (which is exactly how they ran their 2000 world tour if you'll recall).