Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
Jokes aside, get well soon! Stuff like that really drains your energy. Definitely not a fun situation.
Jer
'Til Tomorrow
Finished my first full listen, and for me the first six tracks are clearly superior to the originals, but then it starts to come off the rails a bit.
“Shoot All The Clowns” doesn’t benefit from the added horns, and the emphasis on the lower vocal harmonies is weird. “Fire” is a mixed bag, but I think the original was more cohesive. “Sacred Cowboys” benefits from losing the opening scream, and the clean guitar accents are interesting, but the chorus loses some punch. “Tears Of The Dragon” is still great, but the original was basically perfect, so it’s still a step or two down.
The “live in studio” tracks are a curiosity, especially because they sound like live demoing with Roy rather than more live tracks from the sessions that became Alive In Studio A, but they’re nothing I’d come back to often.
At least the first six songs are all improved, IMO, rehabilitating some and helping others reach their full potential.
“Shoot All The Clowns” doesn’t benefit from the added horns, and the emphasis on the lower vocal harmonies is weird. “Fire” is a mixed bag, but I think the original was more cohesive. “Sacred Cowboys” benefits from losing the opening scream, and the clean guitar accents are interesting, but the chorus loses some punch. “Tears Of The Dragon” is still great, but the original was basically perfect, so it’s still a step or two down.
The “live in studio” tracks are a curiosity, especially because they sound like live demoing with Roy rather than more live tracks from the sessions that became Alive In Studio A, but they’re nothing I’d come back to often.
At least the first six songs are all improved, IMO, rehabilitating some and helping others reach their full potential.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Iron Maiden on Instagram: "MORE BALLS TO PICASSO - out now!! Head to your favourite streaming platform now to give it a listen! Here’s Bruce and Philip giving the lo-down on what to expect... #BruceDickinson #MoreBallsToPicasso"
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8,238 likes, 240 comments - claromusicabrasil on July 25, 2025: "Bruce Dickinson fala sobre reiventar um clássico! O vocalista do Iron Maiden acaba de lançar “More Balls To Picasso”, uma nova versão de seu álbum solo de 1994. Nessa entrevista exclusiva, o cantor compartilha os detalhes desse...
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Bruce seems to really like his current producer. He also said that he always wanted Tears to have orchestration and that Change Of Heart is a beautiful song. About his solo albums: he said that with each album he tries to do something different and ofc retains some of the sound. With BTP he allowed to experiment and at the time he wasn't sure how far he could go with the musical things. He admitted that he should have been more adventurous. Skunkworks is also very experimental, but he passionately believes it's a fantastic record. He called AOB-TCW-TOS a ''golden period'' and that the albums kind of glue together. He noted the success of TMP and the solo band - so his evolution is towards the next album.
For the upcoming tour:
He said they will play some stuff from: BTP (more?), 2-3 TMP songs, ofc TCW and maybe ''Revelations''.
I don't expect many changes to his 2024 set, from BTP, yes, but other songs will probably be saved for the next tour.
Ironalice
Ancient Mariner
Was hinted they could open with Cyclops
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Get well soon!
Starblind
Ancient Mariner
roy z wrote some nasty comments under this video:
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Claro música Brasil on Instagram: "Bruce Dickinson fala sobre reiventar um clássico! O vocalista do Iron Maiden acaba de lançar “More Balls To Picasso”, uma nova versão de seu álbum solo de 1994. Nessa entrevista exclusiva, o cantor compartilha os
8,238 likes, 240 comments - claromusicabrasil on July 25, 2025: "Bruce Dickinson fala sobre reiventar um clássico! O vocalista do Iron Maiden acaba de lançar “More Balls To Picasso”, uma nova versão de seu álbum solo de 1994. Nessa entrevista exclusiva, o cantor compartilha os detalhes desse...
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MrKnickerbocker
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What a turd.roy z wrote some nasty comments under this video:
Claro música Brasil on Instagram: "Bruce Dickinson fala sobre reiventar um clássico! O vocalista do Iron Maiden acaba de lançar “More Balls To Picasso”, uma nova versão de seu álbum solo de 1994. Nessa entrevista exclusiva, o cantor compartilha os
8,238 likes, 240 comments - claromusicabrasil on July 25, 2025: "Bruce Dickinson fala sobre reiventar um clássico! O vocalista do Iron Maiden acaba de lançar “More Balls To Picasso”, uma nova versão de seu álbum solo de 1994. Nessa entrevista exclusiva, o cantor compartilha os detalhes desse...
Confeos
Game time started.
Just had a listen to the new BTP, and I really think the new versions of "Gods of War" "1000 Points of Light", "Laughing in the Hiding Bush" and "Change of Heart" are great. Especially "Gods of War" seems to finally have become the song it was meant to be.
As for the rest, I still prefer them in their original incarnations.
As for the rest, I still prefer them in their original incarnations.
Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
Dick Brucinson
The TRUE Dick Brucinson
Super cool album, just finished with a first listen. And in a funny roundabout way I couldn't help but thinking all throughout listening: How much a new Maiden album would benefit from a new producer... 
Spaldy
Ancient Mariner
I might be in the minority but I prefer More Balls to the original Balls. It's probably because I always found the original to have quite a thin, rather dry sounding mix. This one has, pun intended, more balls. Yes, Tears sounds overblown but if you're going to go big, go big.
Think I'll buy a physical copy.
Think I'll buy a physical copy.
CA Bryers
Ancient Mariner
I got my CD today, haven't had a chance to listen to it, though. In an age where bands are paring down their physical editions, I can recommend getting the CD. There's a bigger booklet than the original release with a few pages of Bruce explaining how the original came to be and the rationale behind the remix, along with unreleased photos, including a collage of various takes from the cover photo shoot.
EDIT: Similar in size to the 2001 remaster booklet, which also had a few pages regarding the making of the album as well as alternate takes of the cover, additional photos, etc.
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Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Where? I would be very surprised if he changes the opening pair of songs, as they work great.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Just 2 songs imo, and Hell No is not a highlight.
This. Maybe plus Clowns too.
Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
Such a shame. They're both a great songwriting duo, Bruce is the first to admit it, very natural - but I don't think he will or should make compromises now. I imagine he'll just use his demos, not the ones he co-wrote with him. Looking forward for Bruce working with his great live solo band.
Dick Brucinson
The TRUE Dick Brucinson
I also prefer More Balls to the original. It makes the original sound like a demo. The album is finally finished at last.