Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith brought a mega-famous friend to guest on a classic Maiden anthem at a gig in London last night

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson made a surprise guest appearance with bandmate Adrian Smith’s Smith/Kotzen side-project to sing Maiden classic Wasted Years at a gig in London.

Dickinson joined Smith/Kotzen onstage at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Saturday February 21, where he sang the 1986 anthem alongside Smith and fellow guitarist/co-vocalist Richie Kotzen.

The singer’s unannounced appearance came at the very end of the band’s main set.

Watch footage of Bruce guesting with Smith/Kotzen below.

Smith/Kotzen (ft Bruce Dickinson) “Wasted Years” live @Shepherds Bush Empire 21st February 2026 – YouTube

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