Bruce Dickinson, the leader of Iron Maiden, claims he could choose a replacement singer if he were unable to perform at full capacity with the British metal veterans. Is he hinting at something? Is he alright?
Iron Maiden's victorious headlining performance at the Download festival over the weekend was conclusive evidence that the famous English metal giants remain at the pinnacle of their craft.
Bruce Dickinson, probably in a fun mood when he conducted the interview, stated that he would like to choose his replacement if and when he no longer feels able to devote 100 percent to Maiden's live performances.
"If tomorrow I don't feel able to sing more than four songs a night, I'd like the guys to continue and I should be able to choose my replacement," the singer shared to the Daily Star's Wired column. "I would stick my head in from time to time and the other singer would do the rest."
"When you look at Keith Richards, who suffers from arthritis, he's not on top form every night but he's supported by other guitarists. It's The Rolling Stones. I don't think it upsets anyone. In any case, everything I've said isn't going to happen."
Dickinson, however, dismissed the notion that, in the future, Iron Maiden may continue to perform utilizing avatars, akin to Abba's wildly successful Abba Voyage event.
The vocalist declares, "This is hell on earth."
He does not even understand the point in doing that.
Thankfully, the likelihood of Maiden being unable to tour is remote. Rich Hobson of Metal Hammer wrote about the East London band's triumphant return to Donington Park at the weekend, almost gushing about seeing them perform.
"There's a magic and majesty to seeing Iron Maiden back on the throne at the UK's biggest rock and metal festival, the sheer exuberance and adoration pouring from the crowd to the sexagenarian gentlemen onstage testament to the fact that Iron Maiden are, doubtlessly, one of heavy metal's most beloved and iconic bands," he wrote.
On May 22 in Zagreb, Croatia, Iron Maiden resumed their Legacy of the Beast world tour, marking their first performance since 2019. The event opened with three songs from the 2021 album Senjutsu by Iron Maiden. This was the first live performance of the title track, "Stratego," and "The Writing on the Wall." In addition, Samurai Eddie, the current edition of Iron Maiden's renowned mascot, made his debut that evening.
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