thenomad2
Prowler
I missed this, how do we do that?
I missed this, how do we do that?
Via Instagram. I wonder how/why such decisions are made, I mean only Instagram. I know a lot of people who don't like/don't have Instagram.
redandtheblack92
Came to witness the death of the Celts
Beginning to really like Face in the Mirror a lot more now. A definite grower
Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
Second best song on the album for me.
redandtheblack92
Came to witness the death of the Celts
Lyrics hit on this one. Like they’re depressingly good.
Bruce and Leana went to Uli Jon Roth' concert.
PS: There is nothing wrong with the way you look. Nothing at all. You are what you are.
An appeal to no one in particular but to everyone who is interested:
You become a pathetic laughing stock not because of the way you look but because of all the tweaking and photoshopping.
We as a society should turn away from this crazy path.
PS: There is nothing wrong with the way you look. Nothing at all. You are what you are.
An appeal to no one in particular but to everyone who is interested:
You become a pathetic laughing stock not because of the way you look but because of all the tweaking and photoshopping.
We as a society should turn away from this crazy path.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
I liked it from the first listen. Another memorable ballad from Bruce and as far as acoustic piece goes, it's perfect. I find a new appreciation for Afterglow Of Ragnarok (the song is with one of the best ideas imo). I would say songs like Resurrection Men and Rain On The Graves are growers.
As I've mentioned before, all of the songs on the album are memorable and catchy, and that's their greatest strength. I always want that.
Btw, I like that the lyrics of Face Of The Mirror contain: ''When I hold it I see through you, To the future of the past''. The album was released during Maiden's TFP tour. A history piece.
Roy also met with him, there is a photo.
I think Bruce should reissue(?) the new album in the future and add the missing solos, played by Roy or even Uli. Otherwise, it would be such a big missed opportunity. But I know it won't happen because Bruce and Roy will admit their strange approach and mistakes. Why the solos weren't created/played by Chris (or Gus) who guested on the album is a mystery, but I guess Bruce only want Roy for the majority of the songs, or Uli (like the original plan was).
It's also odd because it seems Roy recorded the solos for Ragnarok (very short one), Many Doors and Eternity last year.?
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According to Roy Z's interview, Uli Jon Roth was actually supposed to play on the album, but was then unavailable.
Why the corresponding parts were not contributed by another guitarist remains a mystery.
But I can't imagine a reissue. That would be an admission that the songs are not really in their best possible form. Although that's true, I can't imagine it.
Why the corresponding parts were not contributed by another guitarist remains a mystery.
But I can't imagine a reissue. That would be an admission that the songs are not really in their best possible form. Although that's true, I can't imagine it.
redandtheblack92
Came to witness the death of the Celts
I will say I really like Resurrection Men but I feel that song has potential to get better. It definitely could use a guitar solo & a bit more variation. Otherwise I’m happy with the whole Wild West melody it’s got.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Yeah. The whole different mood and melody is cool and needed for the song, although I expected something dark (in terms of the parts, like Trumpets Of Jericho for example) from the whole song. Especially after Rain.
In the new interview below, Bruce said that Resurrection Men is the song that most connects the album and the comic concept (in 2014 too) - and given that the title and the lyrics of Eternity were changed, Resurrection Men is basically the album's title track. I feel Bruce really likes it.
Other bits from this interview:
Steve was really sure he wanted IESF for Maiden. It all worked. Bruce always wanted to use it again and that gave him the whole idea for TMP theme and concept.
He said the comic has deliberate allusions to his other solo albums and songs.
When he sings lyrics to a song (even ones not written by him) he likes to create a story or imagine a vision for them.
He once again said the he doesn't write differently on purpose for his solo music and Maiden. If it fits for a Maiden record, great. If he writes with Adrian, he chooses the ideas he wants to work on. Both he and Adrian were surprised that Steve liked TWOTW because it is more bluesy in a way. Steve loved it and Bruce thinks it's an instant classic and a banger live.
He will probably use the screen for the tour as part of the light rig, not to tell stories with it (that should be good). The storytelling comes from the music and the band. They are free to be creative.
About the setlist, he mentioned that they will probably rotate Book Of Thel every now and again.
For him, when he plays to a smaller crowd, it's potentially better because you're really close to the people.
The interviewer asked Bruce which song he thinks is next in line for the Maiden fans now that they finally played Alexander live - and he said he wants to play Rime the most live again! I really think we will hear it next year.
redandtheblack92
Came to witness the death of the Celts
Songs I’d love to hear live:
Dream of mirrors
These colors don’t run
Seventh son of a Seventh Son
Only the good die young (Steve had said they could do this live)
Infinite dreams
Lord of the flies (it’s been a while)
Man on the edge
Futureal
Thin line between love & hate
The Parchment
Killers
Phantom of the Opera
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
Band's picture of the rehearsals.
Poto
Ancient Mariner
For sure. Next year or the year after.
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
I'm quite sure the rehearsals are happening at Guillaume Tell studios in Paris, seeing the carpets and the curtain behind.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Even if that's true, Bruce lives there. And the tour starts in two weeks. I know only Steve and Kevin are presented for the mixing, but Steve would have said if they have plans for a new album in that one recent interview imo. Like he did it in 2018.I'm quite sure the rehearsals are happening at Guillaume Tell studios in Paris, seeing the carpets and the curtain behind.
Btw, it seems the guitar tech for the tour will be Dave's.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G Shares Live Solo Playthrough Video For BRUCE DICKINSON's "Eternity Has Failed"
Firewind guitarist Gus G recently checked in with the following message: "Here’s some news you might not know yet. I’ve had the honor to play some lead guitar on Bruce Dickinson’s new album that also just came out. Wanna thank my Vato Loco Roy Z for having me on this...
bravewords.com
Eternity Has Failed instrumental section. Gus would have been a great addition for the tour if he was available. His style is similar to Roy's.
Azas
Machinator
This possibility is very exciting to me
TheMercenary
Ancient Mariner
Adrian was in Paris in March.
And Steve has said to Eddie Trunk on early March that he wanted to record a new album. Bruce said that too. Adrian is not against this idea. Janick and Dave will follow the other guys. The big question is Nicko : will he manage to be fit 100% fit for the next studio session ?
The most important thing is that the band wanted to book another studio in 2020 after the recording of 'Senjutsu'. Which means that they already had some ideas recorded in smartphones or voice recorders that they can put them on the upcoming 18th album.