Year : 2024
Style : Heavy Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 139 mb
Bio:
Bruce started his solo career alongside his main gig in Iron Maiden in 1989, when Zomba Music asked him to do a track for the movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child". The song, "Bring Your Daughter...To the Slaughter" was quickly re-recorded by Iron Maiden and went on to become their only UK number 1 single to date. The originally recorded version of the song remained unheard for many years.Bruce continued his solo work as a side project before departing Maiden in the early 90s to explore styles other than metal. It wasn't until the release of "Accident of Birth" in '97, that Bruce's solo work was recognized by the metal community. The follow up album, "The Chemical Wedding," was widely acclaimed as a masterpiece by the heavy metal community.Bruce's solo career has slowed down since he rejoined Iron Maiden in 1999, and 2005's "Tyranny of Souls" was recorded as more of a project album rather than a full band effort.Roy Z is credited with getting Bruce back into the metal scene after persuading him to record "Accident of Birth" after the grunge-influenced Skunkworks project.
Album:
Bruce Dickinson will release a brand-new solo album on BMG Records. Entitled "The Mandrake Project", it sees him reunited with long-time musical collaborator and producer Roy Z. "The Mandrake Project" will be Dickinson's seventh solo album and his first since "Tyranny Of Souls" in 2005. "The Mandrake Project" is a dark, adult story of power, abuse and a struggle for identity, set against a backdrop of scientific and occult genius.As time passed, the idea of Bruce Dickinson going solo again became a pipe dream. Even if he did mention releasing an album, his busy schedule with Iron Maiden left little hope of a follow-up to 'Tyranny Of Souls'. But the Englishman was tenacious and the miracle came with 'The Mandrake Project'. Revolving around magic and resurrection, the album was written in collaboration with Roy Z, Bruce Dickinson's faithful accomplice.The melancholy atmosphere is immediately gripping, rediscovering the spirit that made 'The Chemical Wedding' so strong. 'Shadow Of The Gods' and 'Sonata (Immortal Beloved)' are two superb, convoluted pieces, full of emotion. Bruce Dickinson takes on the role of storyteller, singing in the poised manner of an actor. There's an ethereal quality to the music, underpinned by melodic, rousing solos that are full of feeling.Beyond the dark aspects, there's a theatrical edge. 'Afterglow Of Ragnarok', 'Many Doors To Hell', 'Rain Of The Graves' and 'Eternity Has Failed' are direct and catchy. Bruce Dickinson doesn't force his voice and this hard rock register, not far removed from Alice Cooper, suits him perfectly. The keyboards take pride of place, the choruses are simple and effective and the epic side is very much present, while Roy Z delights with his touch on some pleasing virtuoso solos.The melodic side is even stronger on 'Fingers In The Wounds' and 'Face In The Mirror', where acoustic and piano work wonders. Bruce Dickinson excels in this melancholy ballad register. The choruses are splendid, as are the chilling melodies.With 'The Mandrake Project', Bruce Dickinson has produced a fine work worthy of the greatest moments of his solo career. Backed up by Roy Z, he cleverly moves away from the Iron Maiden sound to produce a cinematic Heavy/Hard Rock that's colourful and deliciously catchy.
Line Up:
Bruce Dickinson - Vocals (1989-present) - See also: Iron Maiden, ex-Samson, ex-Speed, ex-Shots, ex-Styx
Roy Z - Guitars (1992-1995, 1997-present), Bass (2005) - See also: Driver, Halford, Rob Rock, Tribe of Gypsies, ex-Warrior, ex-Lambs Among Wolves
Dave Morena - Drums
Maestro Mistheria - Keyboards
+ guests:
Gus G. - Guitar on "Eternity Has Failed"
Chris Declercq - Guitar on "Rain On The Graves"
Sergio Cuadros - Guitar on "Eternity Has Failed"
Tracklist:
01. Afterglow Of Ragnarok
02. Many Doors To Hell
03. Rain On The Graves
04. Resurrection Men
05. Fingers In The Wounds
06. Eternity Has Failed
07. Mistress Of Mercy
08. Face In The Mirror
09. Shadow Of The Gods
10. Sonata (Immortal Beloved)
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