Bruce Dickinson

[dickinson1978]

From Iron Maiden - España facebook:

"BRUCE DICKINSON HAS HIS NEW SOLO ALREADY READY: “IT’S ANTI-I.A. AND TOTALLY LIVE”.
While Iron Maiden remains focused on his live action, Bruce Dickinson isn't slowing down. The vocalist has confirmed in an interview with Rolling Stone that his upcoming solo album is now completely finished, although its release will not arrive until 2027.
The record, as yet untitled, was recorded earlier this year at Studio 606, owned by Dave Grohl, in California. And true to his character, Dickinson has opted for a straightforward, raw, and fireworks-free approach.
"Just finished a solo album: we did 16 tracks in 21 days, all 100% live." It's like the 'anti-I.A.' generation."
Far from hyper-edited productions, the singer wanted to capture the purest essence of live, something that fits perfectly with his artistic philosophy."

***

I’m starting to wonder if Bruce’s next solo album might lean more toward the spirit of No Prayer for the Dying, Tattooed Millionaire, or Balls to Picasso. Maybe lyrically angrier, more politically charged?

I’m drawing that conclusion purely from his recording approach—which, of course, could be completely wrong—but for me, that ‘straightforward, raw, and fireworks-free approach’ instantly gives off the aura of a street-level, attitude-driven album.

Then again, if the music ends up sounding mean, direct, and in-your-face, it could work really well.

You could also argue that Accident of Birth had a similarly raw and straightforward production approach, yet lyrically it was mystical and overall fantastic.

In any case, the hype is definitely building.

Yes straightforward raw.....that not means AOB ,CW or Tos. The first 2 albums expecially cw is not straught and raw.

 

[Azas]

From the same source (in previous post i copy pasted not all text):

"But the most striking thing is that all this comes at a time when, physically, Dickinson continues to defy any logic.
About his current state, Bruce himself made it clear:
"I have two metal hips, a broken Achilles tendon that was sewn five years ago, several bruises, bumps and bumps." But I'm still running around like crazy and the voice is in great shape. "A statement that perfectly reflects his mentality: far from slowing down, he's still active, energetic and completely committed to his music.
For this new work, Dickinson has surrounded himself with his current solo band: Mistheria on keyboards, Dave Moreno on drums, Tanya O'Callaghan on bass, and Chris Declercq and Philip Näslund guitars. In addition, he again has his usual collaborator, Roy Z, a key piece in his solo sound, which he repeats as a co-author and producer.
The result aims to be an intense disk, recorded in just three weeks and with a clear philosophy: capture the moment without filters. A job that, though won't see the light until 2027, is already profiling itself as another solid chapter in Dickinson's solo run.
Because if one thing has proven over the years, it’s that no matter the wear and tear or the passage of time: Bruce Dickinson keeps running, creating... and defying the limits."

***

WHAT?!!!

Is this site making things up, or is Roy actually involved? Now it’s becoming really hard not to get excited.

Did Bruce and Roy reconcile, or is this just the site’s authors indulging in wishful thinking? What the hell?

EDIT: I’m leaning toward the possibility that they mixed recent, truthful information with a few made-up details.

 

[CA Bryers]

EDIT: I’m leaning toward the possibility that they mixed recent, truthful information with a few made-up details.

That's where I'd hedge my bets as well. Someone probably didn't do a whole lot of fact-checking and simply assumed Roy was involved as he always has been in the past.

 

[igorw]

Nevertheless, it would be a lovely surprise if Roy is involved indeed.

 

[Yax]

Nevertheless, it would be a lovely surprise if Roy is involved indeed.

At this point, I think everybody is better off if he isn't. The guy is off the rails.

 

[dickinson1978]

From the same source (in previous post i copy pasted not all text):

"But the most striking thing is that all this comes at a time when, physically, Dickinson continues to defy any logic.
About his current state, Bruce himself made it clear:
"I have two metal hips, a broken Achilles tendon that was sewn five years ago, several bruises, bumps and bumps." But I'm still running around like crazy and the voice is in great shape. "A statement that perfectly reflects his mentality: far from slowing down, he's still active, energetic and completely committed to his music.
For this new work, Dickinson has surrounded himself with his current solo band: Mistheria on keyboards, Dave Moreno on drums, Tanya O'Callaghan on bass, and Chris Declercq and Philip Näslund guitars. In addition, he again has his usual collaborator, Roy Z, a key piece in his solo sound, which he repeats as a co-author and producer.
The result aims to be an intense disk, recorded in just three weeks and with a clear philosophy: capture the moment without filters. A job that, though won't see the light until 2027, is already profiling itself as another solid chapter in Dickinson's solo run.
Because if one thing has proven over the years, it’s that no matter the wear and tear or the passage of time: Bruce Dickinson keeps running, creating... and defying the limits."

***

WHAT?!!!

Is this site making things up, or is Roy actually involved? Now it’s becoming really hard not to get excited.

Did Bruce and Roy reconcile, or is this just the site’s authors indulging in wishful thinking? What the hell?

EDIT: I’m leaning toward the possibility that they mixed recent, truthful information with a few made-up details.

I doubt roy z is involved.

 

[Kalata]

My guess is we're looking at a situation like he and Roy had post-Tyranny of Souls. The pair of them had amassed a backlog of leftover material and saved it for what would become The Mandrake Project. These leftovers might end up on the next solo release.

This. That way he will have most of the new albums almost always ready.

That he gets very enthusiastic and excited quickly, and therefore also finishes things very quickly, because everything is already the absolute best.

Well, he is responsible for the strong and interesting vocal parts and ideas (delivering of the verses, memorable choruses), but for the interesting and longer instrumental parts (the overall picture, refining) it is up to the guitarists, if he doesn't decide that too, for the most part. Both he and Maiden prefer to record faster than usual since 2003. But yeah, a few of TMP songs needed more work in the studio.

I’m starting to wonder if Bruce’s next solo album might lean more toward the spirit of No Prayer for the Dying, Tattooed Millionaire, or Balls to Picasso. Maybe lyrically angrier, more politically charged? I’m drawing that conclusion purely from his recording approach—which, of course, could be completely wrong—but for me, that ‘straightforward, raw, and fireworks-free approach’ instantly gives off the aura of a street-level, attitude-driven album. Then again, if the music ends up sounding mean, direct, and in-your-face, it could work really well. You could also argue that Accident of Birth had a similarly raw and straightforward production approach, yet lyrically it was mystical and overall fantastic.

I think this is a description purely for the recording approach, I doubt the sound will be like AOB, which can be viewed as a raw sound (straightforward approach - no, BTP in a way too). I like it. The themes will be different. The new album could be experimental like TMP, maybe even more so (wow), he will definitely play with sounds. Some in-your-face material is probably expected now, but let's see. I hope so.

TMP is like AOB/TOS meets BTP and flairs of TM and SW.

The record, as yet untitled...

I wonder if the cover is ready and if the album won't have a proper title track again. I prefer it to have, a unifying centerpiece, which would have been good for TMP theme. A colorful art with at least some details too, for the new one would be nice. I think and expect he would want a different approach to the cover in terms of art and figure, while this time the booklet should feature the band.

 

[Poto]

Both he and Maiden prefer to record quickly since 2003.

It wasn’t a new thing for Maiden, they have often had short windows for both writing and recording.

 

[Dick Brucinson]

I don't understand why everything has to be recorded live these days. The album isn't even out yet, but that's already the first drawback. Studio technology is better than ever before, but: "live".

 

[srfc]

It wasn’t a new thing for Maiden, they have often had short windows for both writing and recording.

Yep, early albums were recorded much quicker than any of the so called quickly recorded recent albums.

 

[Cat Milk Supreme]

I reckon it's changed over the years. Studio time in the early days was dictated by pressure and lack of money, golden era they were on fire so things flowed fast and nowadays maybe they don't want to spend too much money on a studio considering the diminished returns from studio albums.

If Burce has done this one fairly quick and raw maybe it's the vibe he really wants or maybe he just doesn't want to spend the money.

I just hope it's good. Mandrake was quite a disappointment for me but I still think he has a certain magic to him in terms of singing and song writing, I just hope that magic is given the appropriate time and effort to shine.

 

[Cat Milk Supreme]

Coincidentally, I'm just reading Steve's liner notes on The Number of the Beast Over Hammersmith for the first time (cos that's the kinda shit I do of a Sunday evening).

Steve says there was significant pressure on Beast cos they needed all new songs. He said the pressure suited them so on future albums they intentionally gave themselves "a short-ish amount of time to write and record."

So there.

 

[Ironalice]

I think it will be better than Mandrake, that album was all over the place stitched together with older recorded material and newer takes which made it a bit of a incohesive mess at times.

If the band lived with these songs for a while, even refined them before officially recording, then it might not be a bad thing they managed to record the songs so quickly. If they adopted the AMOAD style where one song was focused on each day that would leave for multiple takes and even multiple vocal takes. If produced and mixed properly it will still be a good sounding album.

 

[Vaenyr]

Songwriting-wise I have faith that the new album will turn out great and better than Mandrake. The overall production might sound much better as well. Hopefully the drums won't sound so robotic again. My fear is that there might be a few dodgy performances here and there that end up on the final album. Nothing that ruins the record for me, but a constant reminder along the lines of "if only they would've spent a couple more weeks on this".

But that's complaining about an imaginary scenario, which is rarely useful. I'll wait until I have the album in my hands and approach it with an open mind.

 

[Azas]

I don't understand why everything has to be recorded live these days. The album isn't even out yet, but that's already the first drawback. Studio technology is better than ever before, but: "live".

I guess it may feel easier for them. You’re sort of simulating a live performance alongside the other band members. That can be less stressful than the old-style studio approach, where every instrument is tracked separately and you keep chasing the best possible take - the right nuance, the right feel - playing the same part over and over again, maybe cursing when a passage or solo goes wrong and you have to do it all over again.

The same probably goes for vocals - standing in that claustrophobic booth and singing your heart out, trying to capture some version of an angelic or demonic choir.

And when you choose to record live in the studio, you’re aiming for a different kind of approach and already accepting a less polished outcome. As I said, different album themes and lyrical directions can sometimes even benefit from that rougher edge.

Although my understanding of the recording process may be completely outdated. Maybe you can record live in the studio and, thanks to today’s technical wizardry, the producer or engineer can still make it sound as polished as anything.

Don’t ask me - I don’t know. I really don’t.

 

[Azas]

If we stop complaining about imaginary scenarios, this place will completely die off. Only the occasional political rant of outrage tumbleweed will remain. Ha.

 

[Rob77]

I guess we wont know who he co wrote with until they begin to release some singles. Unless he credits the whole band which is certainly possible.

I have found very little online info about what previous recorded stuff the band members have put out let alone co-writes.

 

[Kalata]

I think it will be better than Mandrake, that album was all over the place stitched together with older recorded material and newer takes which made it a bit of a incohesive mess at times.

Yeah, that also gave it the unique vibe in all songs and there are some really special moments, vocals and writing, but overall it feels unfinished. I hope both guitarists pushed Bruce to work a little more on some parts (or they themselves) and shared their ideas in addition to his.

Songwriting-wise I have faith that the new album will turn out great and better than Mandrake.

Me too.

My fear is that there might be a few dodgy performances here and there that end up on the final album. Nothing that ruins the record for me, but a constant reminder along the lines of "if only they would've spent a couple more weeks on this".

Bruce is not against that these days...

I guess it may feel easier for them. You’re sort of simulating a live performance alongside the other band members.

This.

I guess we wont know who he co wrote with until they begin to release some singles. Unless he credits the whole band which is certainly possible.

I guess the guitarists wrote the riffs and some of the melodic parts, the rest is up to Bruce. And Mistheria with the keys parts, ofc.
Btw, Tanya mentioned in her ''studio rig'' video (I think me might have missed it) that there are a lot of folky stuff on the album (played with her new bass), probably all Bruce's ideas. Expected, but a lot - more experimental album? I'm really curious about them, I love them on AOB/TCW. TMP only has 3 such parts if we count the acoustic song or Eternity's intro. One different studio guitar can also be seen:

Spoiler

 

[dickinson1978]

Yeah, that also gave it the unique vibe in all songs and there are some really special moments, vocals and writing, but overall it feels unfinished. I hope both guitarists pushed Bruce to work a little more on some parts (or they themselves) and shared their ideas in addition to his.

Me too.

Bruce is not against that these days...

This.

I guess the guitarists wrote the riffs and some of the melodic parts, the rest is up to Bruce. And Mistheria with the keys parts, ofc.
Btw, Tanya mentioned in her ''studio rig'' video (I think me might have missed it) that there are a lot of folky stuff on the album (played with her new bass), probably all Bruce's ideas. Expected, but a lot - more experimental album? I'm really curious about them, I love them on AOB/TCW. TMP only has 3 such parts if we count the acoustic song or Eternity's intro. One different studio guitar can also be seen:

Spoiler

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A lot of folky stuff ..... i understand there is no reason of doing an album like aob or cw if that album has a lot of songs difficult to sing imagine record 10 songs like those albums and then you have to sing it live. Im sure the vocals would not be like aob or cw

 

[redandtheblack92]

Yeah, that also gave it the unique vibe in all songs and there are some really special moments, vocals and writing, but overall it feels unfinished. I hope both guitarists pushed Bruce to work a little more on some parts (or they themselves) and shared their ideas in addition to his.

Me too.

Bruce is not against that these days...

This.

I guess the guitarists wrote the riffs and some of the melodic parts, the rest is up to Bruce. And Mistheria with the keys parts, ofc.
Btw, Tanya mentioned in her ''studio rig'' video (I think me might have missed it) that there are a lot of folky stuff on the album (played with her new bass), probably all Bruce's ideas. Expected, but a lot - more experimental album? I'm really curious about them, I love them on AOB/TCW. TMP only has 3 such parts if we count the acoustic song or Eternity's intro. One different studio guitar can also be seen:

Spoiler

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Bruce is doing what he could/will never do at Maiden.