Bruce Dickinson

[Randalf]

For me 'not using any studio tricks or technology" meant "no modern improvements over sound and recording methods etc.".

That's a logical interpretation too, so we'll see... Given Bruce's earlier output and the recent Balls to Picasso reimagining, however I'm quite confident that they want the album to sound sonically great too and there will be some polishing touches etc.

But yeah, it remains to be seen!

 

[MindRuler]

I wouldn´t mind a Skunkworks 2.0 but it won´t happen I´m afraid. I´m allready happy with earworm choruses and great production.

 

[Iron Lurker]

I had no issue with the production of No Prayer. I think the intent was for a stripped down, back to roots sound, also reflected in the tour production

 

[dickinson1978]

I had no issue with the production of No Prayer. I think the intent was for a stripped down, back to roots sound, also reflected in the tour production

The album starts with tailgunner and holy smoke if i remember well. Then no prayer for the dying and then a few 1 or 2 good tracks. But the start is not great

 

[Ironalice]

That's a logical interpretation too, so we'll see... Given Bruce's earlier output and the recent Balls to Picasso reimagining, however I'm quite confident that they want the album to sound sonically great too and there will be some polishing touches etc.

But yeah, it remains to be seen!

he also mentioned not "stitching" the songs together after the fact, so basically how all the Steve epics are done where they typically record in pieces

 

[jazz from hell]

(unnecessary keytar solo ).

Not just the solo.... Please, please, please, no keytar anymore... I like organ, harpsichord, even accordion, but come on... Seriously, I was too embarassed to show a video of Bruce's live band to my sister because of that keytar...

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Seriously, I was too embarassed to show a video of Bruce's live band to my sister because of that keytar...

Does your sister just really hate keytar? Why does her opinion on keytar matter?

 

[The Garlon]

Keytar guy kicks ass

 

[FearOfTheLark]

Not just the solo.... Please, please, please, no keytar anymore... I like organ, harpsichord, even accordion, but come on... Seriously, I was too embarassed to show a video of Bruce's live band to my sister because of that keytar...

Totally agree on the keytar I'm just not a fan but fair play for trying something different

 

[jazz from hell]

Does your sister just really hate keytar? Why does her opinion on keytar matter?

Keytar guy kicks ass

I'm sorry, but the keytar is an unfortunate accident of birth that no-one wants to admit is in the family portrait. Sorry again.

 

[Diesel 11]

Yeah no I’m sorry but the keytar is one of the best parts of seeing Bruce’s show and if you hate it then I think you just hate whimsy in your life.

 

[Vaenyr]

Metal fans are far too stuck on traditional rock instruments. Keytars and synths are fun and allow for a ton of new possibilities.

 

[Fozzie]

A bit of fun for sure but i aren`t convinced Air keytar is gonna take off anytime soon

 

[jazz from hell]

Yeah no I’m sorry but the keytar is one of the best parts of seeing Bruce’s show

Why?

 

[Flaming Blimp Crash]

Whatever you hell you do, don't take that theremin away.

 

[BludBrutha]

I'm sorry, but the keytar is an unfortunate accident of birth that no-one wants to admit is in the family portrait. Sorry again.

2026 album is a concept album.

Accident of Birth II : Keytar

 

[BludBrutha]

Whatever you hell you do, don't take that theremin away.

That’s straight out of Spinal Tap, the way he does it so seriously.

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While simultaneously looking like he’s wanking it off.

 

[Diesel 11]

Why?

It’s just so much fun. Mysterio has a lot of fun with it and it translates well to the audience. There’s plenty of proper keyboard later on in the show.

 

[Mosh]

Really enjoyed the keytar, theramin, taiko drums, and all the other bells and whistles. It’s great to watch people having fun on stage and trying different things sonically. A lot of people here have clearly forgotten how to enjoy music, as the constant grumbling in this thread demonstrates.

 

[jazz from hell]

It puzzles me how anybody would think that keytars have special "sonic" or "musical" qualities. The keytar has ZERO special sonic qualities. It's just a standard synthesizer stuck on a silly plastic toy. Nobody would ever play it because of its musicality.