Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson commented on the main differences between his solo career music and that of his band. The musician acknowledged that his material is heavier than that of Iron Maiden.
In an interview with the American radio station The Pick , Dickinson explained that the elements he uses in his music don't match the "soundscape style" that founder and bassist Steve Harris likes. The vocalist prefers to use lower guitar tunings and doesn't usually use many harmonies, while Harris is a big fan of progressive rock.
“Stylistically, it’s obvious that Maiden is heavily influenced by Steve. Although it’s heavy, it’s also progressive. So, in my case, sometimes I go down the progressive path, but I love that kind of crushing detuning. I mean, there’s a lot of heaviness in the air now, which Maiden doesn’t really use, because I’m not sure if it necessarily fits the kind of soundscape Steve likes. But that doesn’t restrict me. It’s like having a painter with an unlimited palette. You run the risk, of course, of getting a little scattered, but it’s worth it, because you’re supposed to be an artist,” he concluded. [transcription via Loudersound ].
Last year, Bruce Dickinson released The Mandrake Project , which is the seventh album of his solo career. In July of this year, he released More Balls To Picasso , which is a remix of his 1994 album. He will also be performing at The Town on September 7th at the Interlagos racetrack in São Paulo.
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