Iron Maiden will perform at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on Sept. 13. (John McMurtrie/Contributed Image)
Headed to The Battle of San Bernardino with Iron Maiden on Friday? You might want to plan on getting there early.
San Manuel Amphitheater operator Live Nation is already warning that the fest is going to cause insane traffic delays (and if you know how much the Inland Empire loves metal, especially Iron Maiden, you know the threat is real). The parking lots and box office will open at 10 a.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. and the music starts at 2 p.m.
(Also, the music is going to start on the concourse with Overkill and Warbringer at 2 p.m. I’m imagining getting a pretzel and headbanging with Overkill right now.)
Live Nation is offering deals as a “get there early” incentive. There will be a “3 Before 3” promotion at at the venue’s concession booths where you can hot dogs, small sodas and water will be available for $3 each between 1 and 3 p.m.
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However, you aren’t a (power)slave to the concession stands. You can bring in your own water (in individual sealed bottles up to 20 ounces) for the show. They will take the caps off when you enter. Multiple bottles are allowed within reason, but don’t try to smuggle in a 12-pack. They also can’t be frozen.
Food is allowed if you bring it in a one-gallon, clear plastic bag.
You can bring in sunblock (lotion only), matches and personal still photo cameras.
There are a bunch of things you can’t bring in, though. Here’s the list:
- No water bottles larger than one gallon
- No 12 or 24-Packs of water
- No frozen water bottles
- No lawn chairs
- No blankets
- No lighters
- No ice chests or coolers
- No spray-on sunblock
- No backpacks
- No camel packs
- No fireworks
- No bottles or cans
- No umbrellas
- No stickers
- No pets
- No laser pointers
- No audio or video recording devices
- No professional photo cameras (nothingwith a detachable lens)
- No weapons
- No pepper spray
- No large metal keychains or wallet chains
- No sharp or spiked accessories
- No skateboards
- No tailgating
Beware, if you are coming up on the 215, there is construction on the Devore Road exit.