Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Bruce has a lot of amazing vocal melodies with Maiden, singer-friendly or not. His solo albums goes without saying ofc, and that's to be expected. Best of both worlds really. I can't say that one is better than the other. His voice shines everywhere.
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Diesel 11
As you scream into the web of silence...
I’m not saying one is better than the other, I’m just saying that on a personal level, when I sing a song from ToS, it’s way more melodic and more fun on my vocal chords. Maiden’s vocal melodies are more of a workout.
Dick Brucinson
The TRUE Dick Brucinson
? what was up with during that time in 2004/2005? never heard of this before.
KidInTheDark666
What's yours is mine and what's mine is mine too
I'm pretty sure he mentioned getting injured in an on-stage accident during the Dance of Death tour in his autobiography. Apparently it was quite serious. That was one of the more interesting parts of the book.
Dick Brucinson
The TRUE Dick Brucinson
Oh, I really missed that out, though I've read the book. What was that?
He fell down on a slippery stage floor.
Bruce Dickinson: What Does This Button Do?:
"Like most accidents, things go in slow motion until impact. After that it hurts. As I tried to slide to a stop, I went head first towards the drum kit. Make a plan, I thought, protect ribs at all costs – tuck and roll. But I had a bass drum and a set of aluminium steps to fall over before I actually struck the stage itself. I stretched out my left arm, which was not holding the microphone. I would try to bounce off the bass drum then forward-roll onto the stage.... I was supposed to return to LA to finish the vocals on the Tyranny of Souls album. Roy had sent me various backing tracks, and I wrote the lyrics while limping around the streets wearing headphones. I duly arrived back in LA and set up a bed by the side of the microphone in Roy’s home studio. I could manage about five minutes of singing before I had to have a lie down. ..."
Bruce Dickinson: What Does This Button Do?:
"Like most accidents, things go in slow motion until impact. After that it hurts. As I tried to slide to a stop, I went head first towards the drum kit. Make a plan, I thought, protect ribs at all costs – tuck and roll. But I had a bass drum and a set of aluminium steps to fall over before I actually struck the stage itself. I stretched out my left arm, which was not holding the microphone. I would try to bounce off the bass drum then forward-roll onto the stage.... I was supposed to return to LA to finish the vocals on the Tyranny of Souls album. Roy had sent me various backing tracks, and I wrote the lyrics while limping around the streets wearing headphones. I duly arrived back in LA and set up a bed by the side of the microphone in Roy’s home studio. I could manage about five minutes of singing before I had to have a lie down. ..."
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
''Tears Of The Dragon'' from yesterday. Magnificent!
Thanks for sharing. Nice one, showing what Bruce can still do, although I find the orchestral arrangement during the guitar solo an absolute distraction and something completely unnecessary.
Spaldy
Ancient Mariner
Tbh, that guitarist ruined the solo. I'm quite glad the orchestra covered it up.
Spaldy
Ancient Mariner
Reports that Bruce can't sing anymore have been greatly exaggerated.''Tears Of The Dragon'' from yesterday. Magnificent!
Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
Bruce said in a video (filmed by a fan so I'm not posting it becasue it has personal info) that was shared by a fan page that he played drums for the first time on his new solo album and he can only play bongos(!), and that was very hard. Interesting. Tribal sound?
In addition, Roy replied this to a fan question about the album: ''It’s all happening really. Stay tuned''.
Looks like there is a VERY good chance the album gets released after Maiden wrap up touring for the year.
Poto
Ancient Mariner
Didn't Bruce say it will be released not this year, but next.
And he has been saying that since 2018 or something. But this time I believe him a bit more.
Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
Yeah it will either be later this year or early next year. Dont think it will be after the US leg but who knows aha
It's more believable now that Roy Z also keeps dropping hints.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
But of course. Though the upcoming Maiden tour will be quite a challenge even for Bruce.
I'd say this year after Maiden's tour. Bruce said so, and because Roy also keeps dropping hints as you said.
Agreed on both. ''Jerusalem'' has an amazing vibe (love it), chorus, instrumental section and vocals(!).
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jazz from hell
Ancient Mariner
He's struggling just a little bit, but great performance nonetheless, and what a great song. The first violinist certainly likes Bruce @6:50. Can't blame her.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
He’s a well-read man!