Up The Irons has got TWO new guitarplayers!
The auditions went very well and we'd like to thank everyone who pariticipated! Leon Hermans and Paul Marcelis are going to be the new guys in the band and are ready to rock! They came in very self confident and prepared and there immediately was a click. They auditioned both at the same time (they're friends!), so how cool can this be!!!
We are preparing the new setlist as we speak, and are ready to rock your socks off after the summer break. We've got a lot of cool gigs comin'up and will be ready to serve you the best maiden tribute gig you've ever witnessed!
Band and crew want to take this opportunity to welcome Leon and Paul, but they also have to say something to you!
Leon Hermans
'As a big Iron Maiden fan, I am very proud to be a part of UP THE IRONS now and I'm looking forward to hit te stage with this great band.
Together with Paul Marcelis, I greet all the fans of UP THE IRONS and will be glad to see you on the road! Leon'
Paul Marcelis
"With Up The Irons being the Iron Maiden tribute, I am really excited to be joining this great band along with Leon Hermans, who already is my accomplice in making some shredding heavy metal! We're coming to get you!"
Slagharen show cancelled
Unfortunately Up The Irons has to cancel tonights show (July 7th )@ Slagharen, due to unforseen circumstances. We appologize for any inconveniance. We'll see you all after the summer break with our two new guitarplayers!
Iron Maiden coverband Somewhere on stage will fill the spot for us, thanx guys! Enjoy!
Maiden Day
Big news, as part of their 10th anniversary tour, Up The Irons will headline all the "Maiden Day" events. All money that will be raised on these gigs will go directly into the Clive Burr MS Trust fund!
Check out www.maidenday.nl for more info!
Up The Irons says farewell to Ronald Martens
Saturday April 17th, we said goodby to Ronald Martens. A couple of months ago Ronald decided to leave the band. He's one of the guys that started this whole ride, after 10 years his time had come to relax and enjoy his family and weekends off.
We all knew that the Dijkrock festival was the perfect gig for Ronald to do his last gig with Up The Irons. The set went very well, the band played one of their best shows and the fans really gave it all! We had a couple of "special" encores, but due to the timeschedule there was only time to play Run To The Hills. Robert did a little speach and the crowd agreed to give it all for the last f*king time! Ronald played as if it was his last... and it was! The crew came on stage all dressed up as Eddies and surprised Ronald with 10 kilos of shredded paper...
After the show the band had arranged a big cake for Ronald, in Up The Irons style and we had a couple of drinks.
Band, Crew and Management would like to thank the Dijkrock organisation for the superb organisation, Ronald for his 10 years of dedication to the band and the fans for their absolute unbelievable support!!
We wish Ronald all the best in the near future... and remember... Good i'm with you... Hope i'm with you all night!
First 10th Anniversary Shows Big Succes
The first shows of the 10th Anniversary tour were a big (sold out) succes. Up The Irons started it off with a memorable apperance @ Tavenu, Waalwijk. The band invited special guests Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation), Martijn Balsters (ex Up The Irons / The Dust Connection) and ex Up The Irons vocalist Sascha Burchardt to the stage, the crowd went MAD!
The band wishes to thank the special guests and everyone @ Tavenu, but most of all... All you crazy fans who attended the gig. You really made us proud.
Up The Irons Italy Tour
The Irons wishes to thank all of you who participated
in the Iron Maiden World convention in Italy. We had a great
time in Pescara and Milan. Also great to meet Dennis Stratton.
Cheers from The Clairvoyants(ITA) - 667(GER) - Up The Irons(HOL)
and Dennis Stratton @ Alcatraz, Milano
