Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
At Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is finalizing the vocals for his next solo album, as per Blabbermouth. The follow-up to “The Mandrake Project,” which was released by BMG in March 2024, will be Bruce‘s next album, which won’t be available until 2027. “The Mandrake Project” was mostly recorded at Los Angeles’s Doom Room by Bruce and his longtime co-writer and producer Roy “Z” Ramirez, who also played bass and guitar. Keyboard virtuoso Mistheria and drummer Dave Moreno, who both appeared on Bruce‘s 2005 solo studio album “Tyranny Of Souls,” completed the recording roster for “The Mandrake Project.”
Renowned hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Yngwie Malmsteen, Talisman) reported the status of the recording sessions for Dickinson‘s upcoming album by posting a picture of himself with Dickinson at Studio 606 studio along with the following comment.
How lucky am I? I went to say hello to my dear friend Mistheria who I worked with on his Vivaldi Metal Project and of course is part of Bruce Dickinson’s solo endeavors these days.
Arrived at Dave Grohl’s studio right as Bruce was doing some final vocals to his new album. He finished and came out to chat/hang a little but then asked if I wanted to hear a few of the songs…umm, YEA!!
I must say besides the fact that he is still singing at the top of his game, the songs, performances, and the overall vibe I got from all was beyond impressive, I think this outing will be one of his strongest ever outside of the Maiden camp.
To add frosting on the cake, I got to try a prototype for a new Trooper beer, this one is a nice IPA which I’m normally not a fan of, but this was really good, it’s not out yet so I feel pretty lucky to have tried it before the rest of the world haha
