News 18th Studio Album discussion

CA Bryers said:
Look, we all love Steve, but it can be infuriating as a fan to hear the tired old, "at the right time," response. Look at the clock, man. Nicko's gone. You're all in your seventies or creeping up on them. Tomorrow isn't guaranteed for anyone even a day old, let alone guys who've led long and incredibly creative and inspiring lives.

When viewed through that lens--which I have to believe Steve has most certainly considered--it's that further albums aren't important to him anymore. He's admitted writing and recording is more difficult these days. Live is what is important, and I'm trying to accept that if we do get a new album, it'll probably be because Bruce strong-arms him into it.

I hope if it does he can get into the swing of it, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are notably fewer Harris solo credits. Which is fine. I've said it before, if he's not up to it to the same degree, let Bruce, Adrian, and Janick take the wheel for one last spin.
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I think if you read all the parts that i copied that he only waits to speak with the rest of the band.
 
dickinson1978 said:
I think if you read all the parts that i copied that he only waits to speak with the rest of the band.
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Seems like a weird dodge. Of course, this is depending on the date of this particular interview. That conversation with the rest of the band has surely taken place, unless the band has some weird zero contact policy while not onstage together. So, we'll see when the next batch of interviews comes around. They probably wouldn't let it slip that they've decided to work on a new album until the tour's over anyway, and even then they might turn it into a DaVinci Code for clues like they did with Senjutsu.
 
CA Bryers said:
Seems like a weird dodge. Of course, this is depending on the date of this particular interview. That conversation with the rest of the band has surely taken place, unless the band has some weird zero contact policy while not onstage together. So, we'll see when the next batch of interviews comes around. They probably wouldn't let it slip that they've decided to work on a new album until the tour's over anyway, and even then they might turn it into a DaVinci Code for clues like they did with Senjutsu.
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That is true steve is not open to speak about what they speak in the band until is the moment. Bruce is the other way
 
When Steve talks about 'the right time' maybe he means a time when everyone is fully on board 100% which maybe brings us back to the interview Nicko gave saying that Dave wanted a break because of his grandchildren. Maybe Steve is being diplomatic rather than saying "Dave doesn't want to play"
 
Love me some Steve, BUT, perhaps if the final Maiden album is members strong-arming him into doing it versus a Steve-driven concept... perhaps we will get one final truly killer album.

I adore the reunion work, and I am a genuine fan of Steve's vision. But, I also wouldn't mind am album they (or even just Bruce) dragged Steve into. Might get a solid album thats not a double LP
 
FeelLikeIveForumedBefore said:
Love me some Steve, BUT, perhaps if the final Maiden album is members strong-arming him into doing it versus a Steve-driven concept... perhaps we will get one final truly killer album.

I adore the reunion work, and I am a genuine fan of Steve's vision. But, I also wouldn't mind am album they (or even just Bruce) dragged Steve into. Might get a solid album thats not a double LP
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Even if he seems reluctant, once they start working on it, it will be a Steve-driven album no matter what. I think all the reunion albums are truly killers, and much better than the ones they released in the 80s.
 
Personally I would prefer it if they took their time deciding if they want to record an album.

Senjutsu, whilst having some excellent moments, felt like a rushed effort. Steve clearly had a lot of input in the songwriting, and it shows. IMO, the weakest Iron Maiden albums often have too many Steve solo songwriting credits.
 
Ascendingthethrone said:
Personally I would prefer it if they took their time deciding if they want to record an album.

Senjutsu, whilst having some excellent moments, felt like a rushed effort. Steve clearly had a lot of input in the songwriting, and it shows. IMO, the weakest Iron Maiden albums often have too many Steve solo songwriting credits.
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I would love to know how much time did they spent at the studio during ssoass. Becuase i think if there is a lot of work writting some album is in that one.
 
srfc said:
Or maybe they just don't want to tell people every intimate detail of what their plans are before they've even made them.
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Thats right too but you know bruce always says something and if not nicko lol. Anyway thats what they say on the interviews. I think they will take a few months and before bruce tour they will record and album. If not has to be after the tour
 
FeelLikeIveForumedBefore said:
Love me some Steve, BUT, perhaps if the final Maiden album is members strong-arming him into doing it versus a Steve-driven concept... perhaps we will get one final truly killer album.

I adore the reunion work, and I am a genuine fan of Steve's vision. But, I also wouldn't mind am album they (or even just Bruce) dragged Steve into. Might get a solid album thats not a double LP
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Yeah, I remember for Senjutsu they said that they'd show Steve some riffs and then he'd lock himself away for a day or two and they would amuse themselves until he came out with a finished song. I'd prefer a much more collaborative effort as I think we'd get a much more balanced album.
 
Trevoire said:
Yeah, I remember for Senjutsu they said that they'd show Steve some riffs and then he'd lock himself away for a day or two and they would amuse themselves until he came out with a finished song. I'd prefer a much more collaborative effort as I think we'd get a much more balanced album.
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Think it was mainly the Janick tracks like that. Steve locking himself away was working on his own tracks. I think Adrian showed up with every song demoed and titled* and basically Bruce and Steve added lyrics from stuff they had already wrote or freshly wrote lyrics based on the titles from H

Edit: Don't know about Senjutsu or WotW being titled, but pretty sure he said Days of Future Past and Darkest Hour were
 
srfc said:
Think it was mainly the Janick tracks like that. Steve locking himself away was working on his own tracks. I think Adrian showed up with every song demoed and titled* and basically Bruce and Steve added lyrics from stuff they had already wrote or freshly wrote lyrics based on the titles from H

Edit: Don't know about Senjutsu or WotW being titled, but pretty sure he said Days of Future Past and Darkest Hour were
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WOTW was. So were Death Or Glory and Speed Of Light. Basically all Dickinson co-written tracks in recent times.
 
The tour ends at the end of november in japan. So i dont see them going to the studio untill april or may.
matic22 said:
I'd say a realistic sequence of events would be...

December 2026: 1st Bruce solo single released
March 2027: Bruce's album released
March-April 2027: Iron Maiden #18 recording
End of May - mid July 2027: Bruce solo European tour
Late september 2027: 1st single from IM #18 released, album and tour announcement
Early September - mid November 2027: Bruce solo tour of both Americas
November 2027: Album #18 released

Optional: Late July 2027: Eddfest #2 or 4 gigs at the O2 by Maiden.
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If thr sept nov 2027 bruce solo tour is confirmed march april 2027 is the months thst they have. Tour finish at the end of november so for christmas are with their families until march april and then the rest of the band can go back to holidays and bruce and steve tour with his solo bands. So march april
 
I think it needs to be noted that Senjutsu was recorded in April-May, pre LOTB leg 2, which started in mid July. This time, it's different, since only 1 band member has touring commitments next summer. So, recording in March, April and May is more than possible IMO (May mainly for mixing and overdubs/solos). Especially if Bruce's tour starts in June.

In any case, Bruce's solo schedule will reveal a lot about Maiden activity next year.
 
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matic22 said:
I think it needs to be noted that Senjutsu was recorded in April-May, pre LOTB leg 2, which started in mid July. This time, it's different, since only 1 band member has touring commitments next summer. So, recording in March, April and May is more than possible IMO (May mainly for mixing and overdubs/solos). Especially if Bruce's tour starts in June.

In any case, Bruce's solo schedule will reveal a lot about Maiden activity next year.
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They started to write and record Senjutsu early March 2019. I think Nicko was done in April. The rest sometime in May.
 
Any chance of a Maiden record would have to happen in the typical time frame of March-May. Bruce 100% is doing both a tour of Europe in summer and North/ South America around the fall. With his solo plans there likely won't be much time beyond that.
I also don't believe they will do any shows next year.
 
Poto said:
They started to write and record Senjutsu early March 2019. I think Nicko was done in April. The rest sometime in May.
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Wasn't Senjutsu written and recorded at the same time (no rehearsals)? I think it was IIRC.

Also, Bruce can do some vocals later. Realistically, they only need to record the single in full if they aim for fall release. And Bruce lives in Paris anyways.
 
Ironalice said:
Any chance of a Maiden record would have to happen in the typical time frame of March-May. Bruce 100% is doing both a tour of Europe in summer and North/ South America around the fall. With his solo plans there likely won't be much time beyond that.
I also don't believe they will do any shows next year.
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Maiden? They wont tour in 2027. I think thats becuase that Bruce "we will see that year off" the rest of the band who wants 1 year off only needs to record during 2 months
 
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