A conversation with Steve Harris (Iron Maiden/ British Lion)

Steve Harris joins the show ahead of the Australian shows with British Lion and Iron Maiden. We explore whether British Lion allows for deeper lyrical exploration and comparisons to Iron Maiden. He shares thoughts on Bruce Dickinson's Mandrake Project, the recent reunion with Paul Di'Anno, and how fan interactions have shaped his legacy. We also examine Iron Maiden's themes concerning social and political climates, potential collaborations with contemporary artists, and the challenges metal faced in the mid-90s. Plus, there's plenty of bass talk!
British Lion Tour Dates:
Saturday, 31st August - Perth, Magnet House
Tuesday, 3rd September - Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory
Thursday, 5th September - Melbourne, Croxton Bandroom
Monday, 9th September - Brisbane, The Triffid
Wednesday, 11th September - Sydney, Manning
Tickets available: hardlinemedia....
Iron Maiden Australian Tour Dates:
Sunday, 1st September - Perth, RAC Arena
Wednesday, 4th September - Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Friday, 6th September & Saturday, 7th September - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
Tuesday, 10th September - Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday, 12th September & Friday, 13th September - Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena
Monday, 16th September - Auckland, Spark Arena
Tickets available: www.tegdainty....

[@Dave.Weiss.]

I think that Harry is the reason SO many people picked up the bass. World class player and lyricist.

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

Mine was Michael Anthony and Pete way, and THEN I HEARD Phantom of the Opera, I put my pick away and learned with my fingers, it took me months and months to get the speed down, the Galloping came to me kind of easy I practice under the Bonanza Theme, , I'm 58 and still me hero, oh and I made a little living playing, 😊

[@vladimircokorilo8105]

Andy, as a fellow bass player to another, I could not have been more proud of you brother. Steve Harris is my hero and inspiration, and I am so happy that you got a chance to chat with the legend 🤘

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

Thx brother. Means a lot. It’s unbelievable!

[@andrewjohn3689]

Great interview. It’s nice that Steve answers everything in a relaxed way. He is The Man and still talks like a regular folk, so humble.

[@keefriff99]

Steve is a straight shooter. He says exactly what he thinks, not in a rude or obnoxious way, but very matter-of-factly. I think that's what makes him such an effective bandleader. Everyone knows where he stands.

[@benleydon]

Wow! What a legendary guest. Steve Harris is the reason I picked up the bass guitar.

[@MultiMikey81]

seventh son and somewhere in time for me masterpiece's

[@imeqsmd]

good stuff Andrew, rockers like Steve H are a rare breed, I cant think of too many others at his level who have been going for near on 50 yrs who still have a positive enough attitude to deliver quality informative and down to earth interview such as this.

[@edwardbrunsden6991]

Great interview and well done for asking the question about blaze. Props to Steve for saying nothing but good things about blaze.

[@keefriff99]

I'm not a big fan of the Blaze era, but he's a great guy and a class act. I'm glad that Maiden still plays a few songs from his era occasionally, because he's a part of their history. Priest should have showed the Ripper era some love too.

[@biorythmicshifter]

A true legend of music as a whole not just metal. One of the greatest bass players, composers and entertainers alive…

[@TrivaxOfficial]

Fuck. Yes. Congratulations, brother!

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

Thx brother!

[@Exins97beats]

Woooow This is impressive. Thankyou for bringing us the true British lion, the bass genius, Sr Steve Harris.

[@QBtracksandstuff]

Thanks to Steve, I've actually played that West Ham Precision Bass. It's a work of art.

[@ZEGO24x]

Wow - Great score here!

[@LegaliseFreedom1]

Well done on bagging this one! Shame it's so short, but to be expected.

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

@@LegaliseFreedom1 I didn't want to ask about the time limit, so I thought I'd aim for 25 minutes and leave it at that. Trust me, I’d love to spend a few hours exploring it all-there's so much nuance in those incredible albums from the '80s that I'd love to dive into.

[@jasonmehlhorn4359]

Great interview as usual.

[@kajnym44]

Bloody brilliant, Thank you!

[@MultiMikey81]

be determined and always push yourself ' steve a prime example of this great as always pal

[@AndyTheRoo]

I have actually never heard a question about down-tuning for Blaze. Bit of an interesting response too, but I love the respect that he showed to Blaze!!

[@larstinderholt7438]

Flight of Icarus. That would be what I call a bold statement when talking with the main writer of Iron Maiden. 😂

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

@@larstinderholt7438 not say you are, but there’s a few knobs who think it’s an interviewers job to simp to Steve over his songs. I couldn’t give a fark if he didn’t write it, that bass line is iconic.

[@IanPotts-lv6os]

Can't wait for the next maiden album awesome

[@tomheaney2135]

Glad you got that one mate I'll bet you were buzzing after that one lol!!!

[@talismanmia2537]

Great segment, thank you. I would have asked him the process by which songs make it onto an album, with 5 of the 6 band members introducing ideas and material to the others. How does one person's song end up making it while the next person's doesn't? For example, on the Senjutsu album, Harris' songwriting dominated. How did that come to be?

[@IanPotts-lv6os]

Steve a musical genius up the IRONS

[@paulmcginty6530]

He asked Steve about the Indian Premier League (cricket) and Steve turned it around to the Premier League Football. Nice swerve Mr Harris 😁👊

[@SamPlaysBass49]

Blaze and Maiden didn't gel, but some of the music written and recorded for X-Factor and Virtual XI is in the upper echelon of their catalog.

[@tymanngruter1808]

His fingertipps are made off metal! ♨️🎯♨️

[@maidenslayer]

The X Factor is the best Maiden album. Every song is strong.

[@DawnPossession]

😮

[@brendanoneil3489]

That 'taboo' question about the Blaze era ...tuning down instruments is easy. but the band is about big songs and very strong backing vocals - tuning down the voice, just a couple of semitones for chest /head /mixed voice for Steve and Adrian not so easy at all. They chose the wrong guy- out of a ton of better singers.