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Power Cut Halts Iron Maiden Paris Concert Midway

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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

Iron Maiden’s phone-free concert film shoot in Paris was stopped halfway by a citywide power outage. The band lost three songs from the set, and authorities are examining whether extreme heat caused the blackout.

  • 01A Paris power outage halted Iron Maiden after about 50 minutes.
  • 02Three songs were cut because transport rules limited the extended curfew.
  • 03Bruce Dickinson praised fans and said the missing songs would be used in the final film.
  • 04French authorities are examining whether extreme heat caused the blackout.
  • 05The tour continues in Copenhagen and ends July 11 at Knebworth House.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Power Cut Halts Iron Maiden Paris Concert Midway
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Power Outage Cuts Iron Maiden’s Paris Filming Show Short

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