Bruce Dickinson

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Yax said:
This is unsurprising. Bruce Dickinson the solo artist is a niche act.
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I wouldn't say that for sure, he covers a wider range of styles with his solo music.
Azas said:
Just listened to Bruce’s Eternal. I honestly can’t understand how, in his right mind, he could include Devil on a Hog on the album and leave out this gem. M*er. Eternal is brilliant. Lyrically and thematically, it would’ve paired perfectly with Navigate the Seas of the Sun and given the album greater continuity. It would’ve strengthened and elevated the whole record. Devil on a Hog, on the other hand, is more in line with No Prayer, Tattooed Millionaire, or Balls to Picasso—it simply doesn’t belong on Tyranny of Souls.
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I agree about Eternal on 100% (can say the same about Breeding House, Armchair Hero, Ghost Of Cain, Wicker Man, Return Of The King), I like all TOS songs, but the vocals and the overall vibe on Devil On A Hog definitely fit the album perfectly. Believil is like a cross between TCW and TOS. I guess Bruce didn't want 2 ballads on an album, Navigate is impactful enough. The album has 9 songs though (like TMP), iirc Eternal was cut from it in the last minute.
 
Strangely, Bruce’s keytar-heavy version of Flash of the Blade feels like a cousin to Maiden’s 2025 rendition of Powerslave, which was also richly layered with synths. Bruce’s take is solid—I don’t mind a bit of keytar infusion in a live setting.
 
Azas said:
Strangely, Bruce’s keytar-heavy version of Flash of the Blade feels like a cousin to Maiden’s 2025 rendition of Powerslave, which was also richly layered with synths. Bruce’s take is solid—I don’t mind a bit of keytar infusion in a live setting.
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True. Powerslave 2025 has more high keyboards
 
Bruce about the heaviness in his solo music:

''Yes, because Maiden, you know, stylistically, obviously there is a lot of influence from Steve in everything. And while sometimes it's heavy, sometimes is proggy and things like that. With me, I do go down a prog mood sometimes, but I just like that kind of like really heavy and detuned sound. I mean, there's a lot of heaviness now in the air, which Maiden doesn't really take advantage of, 'cause I'm not sure if it necessarily fits the kind of soundscape that Steve likes. But I'm not restricted by that. You run the risk of course to spread yourself a bit tin, but that's a risk worth taking, 'cause you must be an artist, come on.''

Expected answer.

He also said that he will only play Maiden songs live he wrote on its own with his solo band, they're not a cover band after all.
 
GhostofCain said:
Ouch, that would have certainly bruised his ego.

Have "logistics" been used as an excuse as is usually the case when this happens?
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It's actually surprising how many Maiden fans have never bothered to even listen to any of his solo material and as a name only Bruce is hardly big enough to pack out larger venues, they 100% over estimated that with some of these dates, now he's just going back to small shit boxes that are in is league in the US lol
 
I consider Rain on the Graves one of the best songs on TMP. It’s fully fleshed out, and Bruce sings in a comfortable range. The guitar solo section even reminds me of the TCW album. I really like Bruce’s attitude on this track. By contrast, Many Doors to Hell is a problematic song, in my opinion, because Bruce sings in an uncomfortable range. And as he grows older, such songs will only become even more problematic. He needs to adjust and avoid that kind of singing style (too high pitched)
 
Azas said:
I consider Rain on the Graves one of the best songs on TMP. It’s fully fleshed out, and Bruce sings in a comfortable range. The guitar solo section even reminds me of the TCW album. I really like Bruce’s attitude on this track. By contrast, Many Doors to Hell is a problematic song, in my opinion, because Bruce sings in an uncomfortable range. And as he grows older, such songs will only become even more problematic. He needs to adjust and avoid that kind of singing style (too high pitched)
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I don't think Doors sounds uncomfortable, just that his voice is a bit husky nowadays with age.
 
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