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His management will have given the interviewer a list of topics that must not be addressed. Metal Hammer Germany was explicitly not allowed to ask Adrian about the loss of his house or about Nicko and Simon during the interview about the new album. I remember (and it should be in a thread in...

This is really not surprising or unusual. And I'm not saying that now because Bruce has confirmed it. I think it would have been better for Simon's acceptance if a band member had made a few remarks like Bruce did now earlier.

At least someone remembered my birthday! Thank you very much! No just kidding, I got some nice presents.

I found it reassuring to know that Juras is not in the documentary. I would have found that very unfortunate and was a little worried that I would learn he has a part in it.

Will you also watch the movie with Bruce, “Bjorn of the Dead”? (Björn?) I was just reminded by this article where he is mentioned: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/upcoming-rock-biopics-and-films/

But then Roy must have given permission for his contributions to be used on the new album (which I wouldn't have thought). If not, that would be one of those situations where you could end up in court with former band members.

Play it backwards and see what information comes out about Bruce that was meant to be kept secret? :D

I would interpret that to mean that he also wants to go into the studio more with ideas/sketches of songs. Otherwise I would wonder when he had the time to develop finished songs.

Even if the album isn't my thing, I'm still surprised about the many negative comments it gets on the Iron Maiden Facebook page. Sure, it's hard rock, but the separation to metal fans is not that clear-cut and these are fans of Maiden and their members posting there.

Thank you! Now we have to analyze the pattern and recognize the master plan, which then leads to realizing when a new album will be recorded! :D

Yes, back to the UK for just one day, then another show in Germany afterwards. I can't say that I really see the plan here either.

That is a disappointment. I was hoping that they had coordinated their solo activities and agreed that they would all tour at the end/by the end of the year.

He is serious about staying fit (like Mick Jagger). A good sign.

I had a look at the tickets that are available for Gelsenkirchen now. I wouldn't consider these to be very good seats either in terms of the acoustics or the view of the stage, nor can they have anything to do with the stage design.

Since we have the opportunity to speak to the bassist personally we ask him if he heard Bruce Dickinson's voice in his head when he was composing. His answer is quite surprising: “Not necessarily, because he was able to sing almost everything I put in front of him. So when I wrote, I wasn't...

Steve Harris about "Powerslave" “The piece came from three ideas from Bruce,” says Steve. “I told him: 'Combine them into one big song instead of trying to work out every single idea.” I thought it was cool that he composed a song on his own, like he did on “Piece Of Mind” with “Revelations”...

Rock Hard Gemany Vol 454, April 2025 My translation Adrian Smith about “Smith/Kotzen” Sometimes everything can be quite simple: Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen meet through mutual acquaintances in L.A., talk shop about their passion, the blues, start jamming and a short time...

Rock Hard Gemany Vol 454, April 2025 My translation Steve Harris about “RockPop in Concert” (December 1983) "The last concert was incredible. I can remember it as if it was yesterday. When I'm asked about the best performances of our career, that one immediately comes to mind. That day, we...

Steve has given an interview to the German Rock Hard magazine for the upcoming issue. I'll read it and see if he says anything interesting or if his tone gives anything away. That should be the most recent of his interviews.

Yes, of course. I think the discussion here is physical versus digital products. Tours (ticket sales) are another category again.