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As we all know, Bruce Dickinson is expected to release his new album, possibly titled Vigor Mortis, with a renewed lineup in early 2027. But what will it sound like? What musical or stylistic direction might it take? This is a purely fan-made poll with zero inside knowledge - just speculation, wishful thinking, and a bit of fun. Choose the version that would make you the happiest.
Explanation of the Options:
- You can choose up to two album directions -
A: Millionaire with Balls to the Wall
Traditional heavy metal and hard rock, but with noticeable nu-metal undertones and a bit of L.A. scene flavor. Big riffs, swagger, attitude, and a surprisingly modern edge beneath the classic-metal surface.
B: Modern Metal
A continuation of the Accident of Birth / The Chemical Wedding / Tyranny of Souls lineage. Familiar territory, but pushed into more left-field and experimental directions at times. Dark, intense, and occasionally unpredictable.
C: Doom and Gloom
Mostly doom metal, but with heavy use of synthesizers in a way that feels tasteful and atmospheric rather than cheesy. Spacious, airy, melancholic, and cinematic - Bruce wandering through vast gothic landscapes.
D: Tears of a Mandrake
A direct continuation of The Mandrake Project, picking up where that album left off. Theatrical heavy metal, strong storytelling, memorable choruses, and - crucially - great production.
E: Surprise Surprise!
Complete unknown territory. It could turn into modern metal with thrash, black metal elements, or something unexpectedly Ghost-like, highly ambitious, theatrical, melodic, and wonderfully strange. But we're talking about Bruce Dickinson territory here, so no nonsense directions such as pop, country, or other completely unrelated genres. Whatever the surprise is, it should still remain firmly rooted in heavy metal and hard rock.
F: None of the Above
You expect something entirely different - and beautiful. A direction that doesn't really fit any of the options above, but one that would still feel authentic to Bruce and genuinely inspired.
G: You Suck
An option for expressing dislike, disappointment, or general discontent with the poll, the options, or the entire exercise. Best used with maximum theatrical outrage and minimum actual hostility.
Explanation of the Options:
- You can choose up to two album directions -
A: Millionaire with Balls to the Wall
Traditional heavy metal and hard rock, but with noticeable nu-metal undertones and a bit of L.A. scene flavor. Big riffs, swagger, attitude, and a surprisingly modern edge beneath the classic-metal surface.
B: Modern Metal
A continuation of the Accident of Birth / The Chemical Wedding / Tyranny of Souls lineage. Familiar territory, but pushed into more left-field and experimental directions at times. Dark, intense, and occasionally unpredictable.
C: Doom and Gloom
Mostly doom metal, but with heavy use of synthesizers in a way that feels tasteful and atmospheric rather than cheesy. Spacious, airy, melancholic, and cinematic - Bruce wandering through vast gothic landscapes.
D: Tears of a Mandrake
A direct continuation of The Mandrake Project, picking up where that album left off. Theatrical heavy metal, strong storytelling, memorable choruses, and - crucially - great production.
E: Surprise Surprise!
Complete unknown territory. It could turn into modern metal with thrash, black metal elements, or something unexpectedly Ghost-like, highly ambitious, theatrical, melodic, and wonderfully strange. But we're talking about Bruce Dickinson territory here, so no nonsense directions such as pop, country, or other completely unrelated genres. Whatever the surprise is, it should still remain firmly rooted in heavy metal and hard rock.
F: None of the Above
You expect something entirely different - and beautiful. A direction that doesn't really fit any of the options above, but one that would still feel authentic to Bruce and genuinely inspired.
G: You Suck
An option for expressing dislike, disappointment, or general discontent with the poll, the options, or the entire exercise. Best used with maximum theatrical outrage and minimum actual hostility.
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