18th Studio Album discussion

If this announcement isn't a subtle way of anticipating the band's retirement at the end of the RFYL World Tour (I confess I have that fear), it should indeed indicate a new album to be recorded and released in 2027. Hopefully, that's the way it goes. With more time for writing, recording, and producing, as well as Simon on drums (Nicko won't be back, unfortunately), we might get a very different album from the last few.
 
Poto said:
In the latest Metal Hammer there is a interview with Bruce and Steve.

Bruce has suggested to make a new album, with Simon on the drums, but Steve seems to be unsure. I guess it all depends on what he wants.
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That’s the impression I get, that making albums is more than before a real burden for Steve. He said something along those lines regarding Book of Souls as a I recall. Whereas live is the fun bit it seems.
 
Helmuth Von Moltke said:
That’s the impression I get, that making albums is more than before a real burden for Steve. He said something along those lines regarding Book of Souls as a I recall. Whereas live is the fun bit it seems.
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I think he also said Maiden had no plans after TFP and a few weeks or months later RFYL was announced, plus book plus documentary.

But yeah, at some point 'no plans' will actually mean no plans.
 
I know Nicko isn't as in the loop as he once was, but he did say a few months ago that he'd heard nothing at all about a new album. While they might snap out of it and suddenly jet into a studio it doesn't sound at all like they're bursting to do it.
 
Brigantium said:
I know Nicko isn't as in the loop as he once was, but he did say a few months ago that he'd heard nothing at all about a new album. While they might snap out of it and suddenly jet into a studio it doesn't sound at all like they're bursting to do it.
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Sadly, yes. Bruce Mandrake and sequel seems to have captured his imagination. Steve seems overly burdened by the idea of making a new Maiden album.

I wish someone could tell Steve that it doesn’t have to be a double album of 7 - 13 minutes intricate epics. That it could be a simpler set of compositions, and therefore less of a burden.

Alas, we must settle for the 6th year (out of the last 11 years) of a Maiden tour where the set list ends with Wasted Years…
 
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