Iron Maiden's manager, Rod Smallwood, has doubled down on his request for fans to refrain from using their phones during concerts, calling those who do "selfish."

In a statement on the band's Instagram, Smallwood thanked fans who "kept their phones down" and respected "the band and their fellow fans" during their recent show in Budapest. However, he took a jab at those who didn't comply, saying, "For the selfish few that didn't and just had to keep videoing... I wish you nothing but a very sore arm!"

Smallwood clarified that the concerts don't need to be completely phone-free, adding, "By all means take the odd quick pic as a memento of a great night, but otherwise please keep your phone in your pocket."

This renewed ask comes weeks after he shared a statement on the band's website, asking fans to keep their phones away at Iron Maiden shows. "We really want fans to enjoy the shows first hand, rather than on their small screens," Smallwood said.

The manager explained that the amount of phone use nowadays diminishes enjoyment, particularly for the band who are on stage looking out at rows of phones, but also for other concertgoers. "But the phone obsession has now got so out of hand that it has become distracting especially to the band," he added.

Iron Maiden is currently on their Run For Your Lives World Tour, with upcoming tour stops in European cities such as Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Dublin, London, and Copenhagen. The heavy metal band will wrap up on August 2 in Warsaw, Poland.

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About Iron Maiden:

The heavy metal band, made up of bassist Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Janick Gers, and Adrian Smith on guitar, Simon Dawson on drums, and Bruce Dickinson on vocals, is currently on their Run For Your Lives World Tour.

Iron Maiden has been a staple in the heavy metal scene for decades, and their current tour is expected to be a sold-out event. The band's manager, Rod Smallwood, has been vocal about his request for fans to keep their phones away during concerts, citing that it diminishes the enjoyment of the show for both the band and other concertgoers.

With their iconic stage presence and powerful music, Iron Maiden is a must-see for any metalhead. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see them live!