Official Blaze Bayley - Metal Hall of Fame inductee - announces 2026 Ireland dates. Having started his professional music career in WOLFSBANE in 1984. Blaze was elevated to global heights when he joined IRON MAIDEN with whom he released two albums ("X-Factor" and "Virtual XI") and toured worldwide between 1994 and 1999.Blaze’s Ireland shows will feature a mix of Iron Maiden classics from his era and tracks from his solo catalogue, including Silicon Messiah, which celebrates its 25th anniversary. Fans can expect an intimate, high-energy performance—he’s known for being one of the hardest-working touring artists in metal