Bruce Dickinson

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I wonder if Bruce will release the next album sooner too - I mean, 66 ideas, 18 demo songs, he said the new album will be 9-11 songs. He's going to do a big tour in 2027, likely with a 2nd leg in 2028 (shorter because of Maiden's return), so 2029 for development and recording and 2030 for release. With his new solo band, an album every 3 years is possible, right. They obviously have a lot of ideas. He doesn't like to rush things, maybe it depends on the success of the upcoming album? In an interview from this year, Bruce said that the new album will be a real statement and that he can't wait for people to hear it live. Big promise, he hasn't said such things about TMP. Let's hope so.
 
I am looking forward to the album, but I am trying not to expect too much again.
I still remember how he said Sonata was such a (feminist) statement, and then it came out and I thought, it sounds a bit like a demo
and what statement?
 
This statement:

Save me now, save me now
Save me now, save me now
Save me from this pain
Save me now, save me now
God save me, help me live again, again

Reading these lyrics, it’s pretty clear that a woman is suffering. She deeply regrets choosing a feminist way of life—emancipation and all that. Because of it, she can no longer feel joy in life. Men appear rotten to her, and the world itself seems frozen and decaying.

So yes, in that sense, this song is a feminist statement. A queen longs to be saved by her once-king on a white horse, clad in shining armor. After this noble renunciation, they will both live happily ever after. That, obviously, is the ultimate goal.
 
Yax said:
No, it would simply have made us realize you likely weren't high when typing.
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It’s somewhat tiring to have to explain every time that I’m joking. Do you really think that, being pro-European, centrist, and anti-Trump, I would be so stupid as to be anti-woman, etc.?

Hmm… I can only admit that the joke itself was either not funny or poorly executed. The poster above mentioned ‘feminist,’ I remembered ‘Save me now,’ and thought I’d try some reverse psychology in my response/explanation. Looks like my attempt missed the mark—or was simply not funny. Sorry for that.

Edit: I’ve never tried pot or anything like that. There was a period when I drank alcohol above the norm, but that was ten years ago. Today, I’m sober and creative—ha ha.
 
Azas said:
It’s somewhat tiring to have to explain every time that I’m joking.
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That’s the whole point of using smileys to make up for the lack of body language display, tone of voice and delivery you get when you speak to somebody irl. Without them, it is very easy to misunderstand. For instance, had I added a smiley you would have understood without a doubt that I was in fact joking too, which instead I have to reference afterwards instead.
 
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Azas said:
Now I’m intrigued. Is a real cosmic banger of an album coming?
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I hope so, Steve also praised the material a lot. Maybe it will be like AOB or TOS in terms of scope and sound (different approaches ofc), quite heavy but not for each song like TCW, as Bruce said what the song dictates. I hope for more than 9 songs. I expect acoustic parts, big keys, but not ideas like Sonata again, Wound's instrumental section (not sure), Resurrection Men's bongos, Rain's verses, or even acoustic ballad. ^Some may feel boring because of the chosen style and approach. More songs like Eternity would be great.
I wonder if for example one of the guitarists brought a very heavy and fast idea for song, would Bruce change it with his lyrics because now he likes emotions through music more than pure metal? I hope not every time. I would love a ''cosmic sound'' like TOS again, Mistheria will surely bring the keys for each song, they can create such an amazing vibe.

Bruce saying that the album will be different again (AOB and TOS are close in style) is intriguing and somewhat worrying at the same time - I mean, TMP is BTP-different and very diverse, so how...
Terry1958 said:
I am looking forward to the album, but I am trying not to expect too much again.
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I think I'll keep my expectations and excitement high, it was the same before TMP because of the previous albums and material. He has a killer live band, young and hungry musicians full of ideas. Sonata was always going to be a specific song.
 
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Kalata said:
I hope so, Steve also praised the material a lot. Maybe it will be like AOB or TOS in terms of scope and sound (different approaches ofc), quite heavy but not for each song like TCW, as Bruce said what the song dictates. I hope for more than 9 songs. I expect acoustic parts, big keys, but not ideas like Sonata again, Wound's instrumental section (not sure), Resurrection Men's bongos, Rain's verses, or even acoustic ballad. More songs like Eternity would be great.
I wonder if for example one of the guitarists brought a very heavy and fast idea for song, would Bruce change it with his lyrics because now he likes emotions through music more than pure metal? I hope not every time. I would love a ''cosmic sound'' like TOS again, Mistheria will surely bring the keys for each song, they can create such an amazing vibe.

I think I'll keep my expectations and excitement high, it was the same before TMP because of the previous albums and material. He has a killer live band, young and hungry musicians full of ideas. Sonata was always going to be a specific song.
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I think is tourning more experimental like 90s rather than the heavier albums. Lets see this new album. But mandrake had some really boring songs for me worst than balls to picasso and skunkworks. You can find some good songs there.
 
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