Watch Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Break Down His Guitar Gear For The ‘Run For Your Lives’ Tour

As Iron Maiden continues its monumental “Run For Your Lives” tour, celebrating 50 years since Steve Harris founded the band, guitarist Adrian Smith recently provided fans with an in-depth look at his gear. During Iron Maiden‘s stop in Stockholm, Sweden, earlier this week, Smith sat down with The Haunted guitarist Ola Englund for a 22-minute guitar rundown, featured on Englund’s popular YouTube channel. You can watch the video down below.

The “Run For Your Lives” world tour is designed as a special tribute to Iron Maiden‘s extensive legacy. It promises an elaborate show and a unique setlist that reaches across nine of the band’s studio albums, from their self-titled debut Iron Maiden through Fear Of The Dark. This includes iconic Number 1 U.K. chart-toppers like 1982’s The Number Of The Beast, 1988’s Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, and 1992’s Fear Of The Dark. This tour also marks the first time Maiden is on the road with their new drummer, Simon Dawson, who officially joined the band last December, taking over from long-time stickman Nicko McBrain.

Adrian Smith, born in Hackney, East London, on February 27, 1957, has been a cornerstone of Iron Maiden since joining in late 1980. Beyond his pivotal role in Maiden, which has sold 100 million albums and consistently tours to millions globally, Smith is known for his extensive outside collaborations. He has participated in numerous side projects and released several albums under his own name in the early 1990s before rejoining the legendary band. On stage, Smith is frequently seen wielding Jackson and Gibson guitars. Offstage, his interests extend to being an avid tennis player, though his primary hobby remains fishing.

Smith continues to explore musical avenues outside of Iron Maiden. His project SMITH/KOTZEN, a collaboration where he shares both guitar and vocal duties with Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs), recently released their second album, Black Light/White Noise. The record, mixed by Jay Ruston (known for his work with Anthrax and Steel Panther), hit shelves on April 4 via BMG.