Kalata
Out of the Silent Planet
They both need each other, but Steve wasn't that sure about Bruce's return, he said that. And if Bruce's solo albums were more commercially successful. But what, another new singer, breaking up. Adrian wanted a solo career along with Maiden, Bruce now yes, but back then he was the star. All in all, I think Bruce's solo career would have been more successful than in the 90s, with the right promo, touring and amount of albums. He wants his solo career to be successful and liked (that's why is important to release another album sooner now), not sure who needed who most. I guess Bruce. Plus he already had the wanted artistic freedom, a different period in time in terms of everything. Maiden with Blaze would have been on a slightly bigger level.One thing I am sure is that he and Steve would have reunited at some point anyway.
This, 6 or even more solo albums (with Adrian in the band, right, he would have continued with him), the tours wouldn't have been big like Maiden's.I would hazard a guess, 4-6 solo albums released between 2000 and today with varied success, a few tours spanning for 4-5 months each...