“There’s a lot of heaviness in the air, which Maiden doesn’t really take advantage of”: Bruce Dickinson explains why his solo music is heavier than Iron Maiden

Bruce Dickinson in 2023.

Bruce Dickinson has explained why his solo material is heavier than the music his band Iron Maiden make.

Talking to Idaho radio station 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick, the singer, who uses more downtuning and fewer guitar harmonies in his solo career, explains that all-out heaviness doesn’t fit “the kind of soundscape” that Maiden founder, bassist and principal composer Steve Harris likes.