“It’s heavy as ****!” Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson gives update on new solo album
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has given fans a first glimpse of his forthcoming solo album, confirming it is due for release in early 2027 and describing it as a heavy, "standalone" record rather than a direct sequel to his 2024 solo effort. Speaking to VSX, Dickinson said he deliberately avoided repeating the sound of that previous album, wanting instead to explore different musical nuances while still keeping fans engaged.
Dickinson confirmed that the new record follows 2024's well-received The Mandrake Project, with only one track bearing a loose connection to that album's themes. He described the overall sound as "heavy as ****", stressing that his reluctance to simply produce a "Mandrake Part 2" stems from a desire to move on creatively rather than any dissatisfaction with the earlier work.
- Bruce Dickinson confirms new solo album due early next year
- Record follows 2024's The Mandrake Project but isn't a sequel
- Dickinson says the new album is deliberately very heavy
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Bruce Dickinson is best known as the frontman of British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, though he also releases material under his own name. His most recent solo record, The Mandrake Project, came out in 2024 and was well received by fans and critics, giving context to the new album now being discussed.
Dickinson has been speaking to the outlet VSX about the follow-up to that album, which is expected in early 2027. He has described it as a distinct, heavier project rather than a continuation of the same themes and sound, which matters to fans trying to work out what to expect from his next musical output.