From Iron Maiden - España facebook:
"BRUCE DICKINSON HAS HIS NEW SOLO ALREADY READY: “IT’S ANTI-I.A. AND TOTALLY LIVE”.
While Iron Maiden remains focused on his live action, Bruce Dickinson isn't slowing down. The vocalist has confirmed in an interview with Rolling Stone that his upcoming solo album is now completely finished, although its release will not arrive until 2027.
The record, as yet untitled, was recorded earlier this year at Studio 606, owned by Dave Grohl, in California. And true to his character, Dickinson has opted for a straightforward, raw, and fireworks-free approach.
"Just finished a solo album: we did 16 tracks in 21 days, all 100% live." It's like the 'anti-I.A.' generation."
Far from hyper-edited productions, the singer wanted to capture the purest essence of live, something that fits perfectly with his artistic philosophy."
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I’m starting to wonder if Bruce’s next solo album might lean more toward the spirit of No Prayer for the Dying, Tattooed Millionaire, or Balls to Picasso. Maybe lyrically angrier, more politically charged?
I’m drawing that conclusion purely from his recording approach—which, of course, could be completely wrong—but for me, that ‘straightforward, raw, and fireworks-free approach’ instantly gives off the aura of a street-level, attitude-driven album.
Then again, if the music ends up sounding mean, direct, and in-your-face, it could work really well.
You could also argue that Accident of Birth had a similarly raw and straightforward production approach, yet lyrically it was mystical and overall fantastic.
In any case, the hype is definitely building.