Nieuw album Iron Maiden klaar voor release

De drummer van Iron Maiden, Nicko McBrain, heeft in gesprek met radiozender Gater 98.7 fm bevestigd dat de zestiende plaat van de metal-formatie klaar is om uitgebracht te worden. Het wachten is op de genezing van zanger Bruce Dickinson.

In Februari werd bekend gemaakt dat er op de tong van de zanger een kleine tumor is gevonden. Inmiddles heeft Dickinson zeven weken van chemoterapie achter de rug. Alles schijnt langzaam, maar voorspoedig te lopen. De manager van Iron Maiden, Rod Smallwood, heeft een update gegeven:

“Bruce has asked me to thank everyone for their tremendous support and kind wishes. He has been extremely touched and encouraged by the genuine and affectionate response from our global family of Maiden fans,” 

“Radiology is cumulative and continues to build in the body for around three weeks after treatment, so even though Bruce’s seven week course is completed, he’s had a long period of considerable pain and discomfort. He is happily now starting to recuperate and the pain will continue to abate and the swelling to reduce for the next couple of months at which time he will be able take an MRI scan. It is not until then that we will have full confirmation that the cancer has been completely destroyed. However prognosis continues to be extremely good and everyone is optimistic for a full recovery. Following the scan, we will officially update you on our website at the appropriate time, probably in late May.” 

“After that, it will take a few more months for Bruce to get back to full fitness. Naturally the rest of the band are totally supportive and Maiden’s plans will be determined by Bruce’s progress. Please continue your positive thoughts. They are very much appreciated.”