18th Studio Album discussion

[Mosh]

Nicko did mention the possibility of playing on a new album in the Eddie Trunk podcast:

I'd previously made comments that Nicko's playing wasn't up to scratch without major studio intervention. But based on the recent Titanium Tart shows I've changed my mind. He does seem to have got his groove back which is what I was missing on the last TFPT run.

Yes he's missing a bit of power, but nothing wrong with blending some samples in for the mix.

The fact that it's not even a sure thing if there will be a new album and Nicko is already conceding that he would probably only play on a "few tracks" is a signal that he is no longer really in the band imo. I think the default is going to be Simon on drums with an invitation to play on some of the album extended to Nicko, but honestly I think Nicko is going to choose to hang out at his restaurant in Florida instead of flying to Paris to semi-participate in a new Maiden album.

 

[Lost in a lost world]

First, I think neither Nicko nor the band would try to push if he’s not feeling well enough to play.

If he’s recovered enough to appear on at least a few tracks if not the whole album and wants to do them, what’s the harm, really?

Maybe I’m in denial and thinking Nicko is in better health than he may actually be.

Touring is rough, though, especially on drummers. The studio might still be manageable.

 

[Brigantium]

Yeah, it was an article about the Eddie Trunk interview I saw. He said he would play something on a new album but also said there was no new album in the pipeline at the moment.

While that doesn't preclude what's on the inside of Steve's head, it does strongly suggest there's no album ready to go right now and no imminent plan to go into the studio. Mind you, I see Nicko has now resigned as an officer with several of the registered Maiden companies. He was still active just a few months ago.

 

[matic22]

Yeah, it was an article about the Eddie Trunk interview I saw. He said he would play something on a new album but also said there was no new album in the pipeline at the moment.

While that doesn't preclude what's on the inside of Steve's head, it does strongly suggest there's no album ready to go right now and no imminent plan to go into the studio. Mind you, I see Nicko has now resigned as an officer with several of the registered Maiden companies. He was still active just a few months ago.

Not a few months. A few weeks. This is interesting.