Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson and Janick Gers: Interview

[@samhartley7755]

The thing that I love about the Iron Maiden songs is that its not all about getting drunk, having sex with girls/ love problems, partying, drugs, and all that social stuff that many artists nowadays write about. Its historical ,adventurous and filled with literature. That's what i love about their music

[@heart_of_chrome]

+Mr John Smith Indeed.

[@jondstewart]

That's what I love about them as well. All the members of the band are quite friendly and personable; it's an act they put on!

[@dc33c]

M effin Patriot yea same, opeth's lyrics are good too!

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Sam Hartley - There are plenty of bands that aren't about that... Don't make it seem like Iron Maiden is so unique in that aspect... Every heard of Rainbow, Dio, Metallica, Sabbath, etc, etc... So many of these storytelling bands that are NOT about sex and drugs... And not just back then, they still exist plenty. - The problem is that they don't tend to become big and popular anymore, and the "'music" industry promotes garbage.

[@spitz5183]

You say that as if they're the only band who don't sing about that stuff.

[@TravisBickle0312]

Janick lives in my town, I often see him in the local Sainsbury's just getting on with his day. He's quite friendly with my mother too, you'd never think that he was part of such a famous band.

[@DharynSimmerX]

***** thats why he is called, mr aminotfamousyet

[@floh667]

***** Was? He still is I guess?

[@TravisBickle0312]

floh667 Dunno, I was writing how I talk so it might have got lost in translation.

[@TravisBickle0312]

***** Not best friends but close enough that they sometimes have a drink with each other and say hello to each other when they cross paths out and about.

[@djovani29]

***** ahahahaha!!!

[@davidnissim589]

I'm honestly glad they kept Janick after Adrian returned, he's got some killer solos up his sleeve. Having three guitar players is metal as hell.

[@AFx3144]

I take upon you. He is not only a great musician but also everyone likes him in the band.

[@matthewclark7952]

I agree. He is a really good addition to the band in my opinion, especially live, very entertaining!

[@j_freed]

They should add Roy Z to the band as well. The more the metaller…

[@shawnstarks1743]

I think he’s the glue to that band.

[@ou4290]

Yeah and everyone loved his splits on stage too

[@LouisClarkDrums]

Bruce is a regular at the pub I work at in London, see him every week. Nice fella!

[@clansman89]

+Louis Clark What pub is that?

[@Swedishoutlaw]

don't answer him

[@sagarsunar]

Louis Clark which god damn pub is this??

[@obscurebandfan]

What's his preffered drink? Is he a lager or ale man?

[@fasteddyuk]

Jonah Fuerstenberg Ale definitely. He's a thinking man.

[@Steve-nq8jc]

Janick is such an underrated player. I'm glad Iron Maiden kept him around when Adrian came back. Janick, Adrian and Dave are such great such guitarists.

[@MrDeathyness]

Only band in the world that can get away with 3 guitarists and not get worse trying to fit them all in together. Everybody has their chance and everybody plays their role. Long Live Maiden \m/

[@littlegoobie]

at this point, he's been with iron maid over 1/2 the years they've been around and he's on 1/2 the albums but i still don't see him as a member. He's still a hired gun who happens to be on stage with the band like a dancer.

[@stuckie3916]

If by underrated you mean sloppy and barely playing a recognizable note on the classic songs, yes he very underrated. Nice enough bloke, but, well, c’mon.

[@harrisumar3099]

@Steve Janick, Adrian and Dave are such great guitarists

[@Elixium]

@Samí Warrior Couldn't disagree more. A very sloppy player compared to the other 2. Better writer than Adrian? Lol, well that's a joke. The only credit i'd give him is in his energy live.

[@joelmacdonald6994]

Yes, Bruce said it right. They sound BETTER live than they do on the record. How rare is that! It makes the albums a teaser to their next tour.

[@Hatemoth]

“Even some of the best bands don’t do it that way “ You’re looking at the best son.

[@deepbushleague]

yes i havent seen anyone match them live. even hip hop artists said they cant achieve what they do live. he prolly didnt do his homework.

[@ryanmcbride3782]

Maiden are one of the best bands in the world!!!!

[@theshawdows]

I second that emotion

[@ryanhoskins01]

I always like hearing what Janick has to say.

[@2ndcutbunkers372]

What class acts and very intelligent. Interesting comments on the music industry as a whole. Will always be my favorite band. Book of Souls can't come soon enough. UP THE IRONS!!

[@maenastevenson5776]

it is even possible to not like this band? like everything is perfect, the lyrics, the melodies, they sound even more good in stage than on the albums, they’re really incredible.

[@zxxXMETALLICAXxxz]

1:07, what does he mean "even some of the best bands in the world don't do it that way" as if Iron Maiden ain't one of them. ?

[@koolkutz7]

Ha I know. He said it like Iron Maiden were a new up-coming band!

[@harrisumar3099]

@zxxXMETALLICAXxxz 1:08 actually

[@David-h1f4r]

That's what weak and pathetic reporters do . He is a weak and pathetic reporter 📢

[@LureScape]

Is there literally anything bad that can be said about Iron Maiden?

[@iamtheclansman]

LureScape only thing that comes to mind is the confrontation with Sharon Osbourne.

[@eddiemurray57]

LureScape Yes . They're too perfect . They don't let any chance to any others heavy metal bands to be better ^^

[@TheProgRock]

Not about the band. But their security is bunch of assholes. In 2008 when they came to Budapest, I had a chance to wait for them at the airport before they got through the passport control. Only a few people could be there so it was a perfect chance to meet my very favorite band and have my vinyl cover signed by all of them. As soon as they got to the gate their security formed a chain not letting anyone near them and kept on repeating "back off, back the fuck off". (There was about 10 people all together, so it was not a typical crowd that awaits them after they get out of the airport terminal).If was so dissapointing seeing all of them pass right front of me and not being able to ask any of them for their signiture. 5 of them passed me because of the security. The 6th one stoped and told the security guard "let me sign it for him" and pushed the guard away. It was Steve Harris.

[@eddiemurray57]

TheProgRock Steve ! \m/

[@TheProgRock]

You arrogant idiot fuckhead. There was about 10 ppl. As I wrote.

[@alexanderhampp6467]

… „putting out records for another 20 years“… Bruce: „yes we could, but not with me!“ Well, at least it’s 16 years now, and they still putting out records and tour. I saw them live this month and it was still killer, like I saw them 20 years ago. Up the Irons!

[@paistekid]

Bruce nails it on the head when he said (crappy) music is everywhere. It's so popular now and yet musicians are not making a living out of it...don't u just love technology? FUCK!

[@chuckcassidymusic]

This is the most poised and cool I've ever seen anyone who has interviewed Iron Maiden, or especially Bruce. Instead of listening to their answers, I was marveling at the ease with which he interacted with these superstars. This was a pleasure to watch just for that reason. Am I alone?

[@annasimone25]

I missed this interview a few years back. Another great Maiden album, another cool interview, I LOVE THESE GUYS! UP THE IRONS! \m/

[@NatashaSallesSoprano]

Indústria brasileira!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jefferson36092]

DE onde vem essa camisa? Ele usa ela no clipe de Brighter than a thousand suns no abbey road

[@portalalligator8917]

@@jefferson36092 Vision Street Wear. Deve ter comprado em alguma loja na gringa. É uma marca americana.

[@fabiolima4014]

Se vc não dá um toque e Eu e não venho ver os comentários, nunca veria o título na camiseta

[@georgetempest9627]

Seeing Jannick brings back good memories - when I first saw him he was still with Gillan playing at Donnington. I have never heard a guy cranking up his amps that much during their Smoke on the Water version!

[@andreo.7633]

"even some of the best bands in the world don't do it that way" DUDE they are one of the best

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

Mater of Life and Death was the album that brought me back to Maiden. Up the Irons!

[@giuseppmetallic8872]

man i love janick's long hair that make me wonder grow back again mine too

[@toddlavigne6441]

Doesn't the interviewer know that Bruce was a commercial pilot ? He is now qualified to fly and Boeing 747. That's one tough gig to get.

[@AgentFour]

And that was over 10 years ago. They're FAR bigger now than they were even then.

[@fabianaguedes9620]

I like Bruce Dikinson

[@douminlaldml2858]

Me too.fab

[@alessandro.carvalho]

Who actuallty doesn't like such a incredible bloke? Just an insane person.

[@evandrovasques]

Brazilian t-shirt

[@guitarmanaddi]

Enyone know the name of the song in the background at 0:38. Sounds really neat.

[@Davazaic]

Different World

[@maideniron8144]

The interviewer asked about billboards?......IRON MAIDEN is too good for that American music chart crap...jja

[@doublestrokeroll]

shut up and pay attention you fucking moron.

[@_fantasticscenes]

So old school and amazing. Ugh Love this

[@josephdolman]

I'd love to be taken on a flight piloted by the great bruce dickinson it would be frickin awesome.

[@MrCapone1996]

I love what Janick said at the end

[@strongbowism]

A Matter of Life and Death, my favourite album and live gig...

[@djohanson99]

Janick totally right on with his approach to making music. make it together as a band playing together. yeah, sure you can get clips for each member and use protools to merge them into a song and sell it but it ain't the same. Janick right on in his thinking.

[@jeremiasnovaisteodoro9809]

Exelent musician's 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@khav11]

2026 isn't that far off iron maiden is still killing it!

[@Rodrigo-bv7uv]

Bruce vestindo uma camisa da Indústria Brasileira não tem preço.

[@rjonboy7608]

Which is why Maiden still Rocks. Iron Maiden has always been about the music metal with style and harmony and fun. Always about the fun: even after 37 or more years they're still new and exciting. Up the Irons forever.

[@zoidasteire]

up with the irons!!!

[@Данила-о5ъ1х]

br

[@wesleysixx5435]

Bruce com a camiseta "industria Brasileira" kkkk

[@FallenAngel333GR]

Μπράβο Γιώργο! \m/ I'm so glad that i can see many Greeks origin who are famous abroad. Jimmy Kay from "The Metal Voice" is a famous Canadian also like you with roots from Kastoria, Northern Greece. Be always well George, Metal Hails from Motherland Greece!!

[@veccher]

bruce's voice seems to have changed more at giving interviews than at singing.

[@Cloxxki]

Was he about to get sick at this time perhaps? I hardly recognized his voice here. Deep rumble. I lightened up after I'm sure.

[@jeffreyfrechette9302]

Bruce Dickinson is a brilliant man,he is a smart business man

[@thefonzkiss]

4:40 says they’re bigger than they’ve ever been, but they haven’t had a Platinum album for thirty years. Okay.

[@muzlp]

bruce's voice sounds different in this interview compared to the recent interview~

[@dimitrisvoliotis1158]

Yeah its probably because of aging and cancer recovery

[@thewhatorwhy]

This is ten years old.

[@fineman3141]

I was thinking the same

[@vladimirjeger]

He kinda sounded like he was recovering from a cold

[@TheMrWences]

My wife, aka "Bruce Chickinson", says that he sounds like he's been singing a lot. Probably why he's a bit gritty when he's speaking.

[@mournblade1066]

The thing is, I much prefer the Martin Birch-era Maiden albums, BECAUSE he recorded them one track at a time. I don't care for the "live" recordings one bit.

[@garyb7262]

I know this sounds cliche and everyone always says this kind of stuff but as a Maiden fan from the sound house tapes and seeing them open for priest at MSG I can honestly say this album is top 5 maiden albums and before you go crazy debating me just think how appreciated this would be if this came out before powerslave

[@artdeco64]

Maybe others have, I have not, but when Maiden's being interviewed about playing live and or about themselves as a band in general, I've never heard Maiden throw a bone to Michael Kenny.

[@believerlucas8337]

Hey 👋

[@mathewaconley7810]

Strombo - “That’s a tall order because even some of the best bands in the world don’t do it that way”......Bruce - rolls eyes.

[@leisahathaway981]

I have the biggest crush on Bruce and Janick 😍😍😘😘

[@Moonchild-CA]

In 1999, Maiden just needed Bruce to return. Adrian was a bonus. I still saw crowds in many shows after Janick joined (Adrian lef) but the band became less popular after Bruice was away for 7 years.

[@lmjones7716]

They should ditch that way of recording. The albums made with Martin Birch were sonically superior in every way (even the ones recorded in a bloody barn).

[@madpriest7822]

agreed

[@madpriest7822]

especially with how Bruce's voice sounds on the newer albums, sort of thinned out and strained sounding. Yet he sounds awesome live and perfect on his solo albums.

[@mattsauls1853]

Absolutely agree

[@antonlarter1113]

One million percent agree. Studio albums are not supposed to sound live. They are supposed to sound more polished.

[@marksolano5528]

No argument! Iron Maiden Is the biggest band Ever. Including all genres.

[@jimmcconville]

Glorious moment of irony regarding what Bruce was saying about music being everywhere: Went to watch West Ham play in London and they play Run to the hills before the teams run out.

[@sergioelgueda7298]

1992 the catholic church in chile forbidden the iron maiden'show. From that moment, the Maidens chileans fans have nothing but love to this band and them show to them every time they went to Chile... I Love you Bruce, no matter what will happened in the future...

[@imamea7946]

Wow…pretty badass interview… didn’t know much about the band and haven’t heard a ton of their stuff

[@sandrajovic9304]

Bruce Dickinson💟💟💟💟

[@fearofnot]

LOVE This Album!!! :)

[@believerlucas8337]

Hey 👋

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218]

Bruce Dickinson 07/08/57 64 años

[@Ramo_Baramia]

I love maiden , specially Nicko :)

[@maenastevenson5776]

LAYUCHEBI i love them all with all my heart but Steve and Dave have a special place in it

[@Br4m76]

To be honest, AMOLAD was my last Maiden physical album. I bought the cassette in 2006.

[@thefonzkiss]

It came out on cassette???

[@angelkalathas]

Oh I love this album!! When The Last Frontier came out and everybody thought this would be the last maiden album I was like this is so wrong, they should have left A Matter of Life & Death be their swan song. But now that The Book of Souls is out.... :D!!

[@dimitrisvoliotis1158]

*The Final Frontier

[@joelmacdonald6994]

And now Senjutsu! An absolutely stellar album.

[@Marcoshary]

As a Brazilian I really liked his using the "Industria Brasileira" t-shirt. 😃👍

[@PYSCOPOMP]

What was going on here when it ended? Please fill me in.

[@littlegirl-lc8lh]

Hi Iron Maiden, want to see your work and what you have for a tiny teenage life in music!!!!!! 😇😊❤‍🔥❤‍🔥💯💯💯

[@alf6259]

Where is deer lake ?

[@JamaloddinROYANali-jr3ot]

I like listening to heavy metal music and to me iron maiden is the very best heavy metal band in the world.

[@littlegirl-lc8lh]

Iron Maiden please continue to write songs for the tiny giant hearts of little girls please!!!!!!!!!! Please i want to see more much more !!!!!!! Thank you very much War Lords!!!!!!!! Thank you very much War Lord George!!!!!!! 😇😊

[@Thedesertguy75]

You're asking iron maiden if they were playing thier instruments?? Faaaawkkkk me..these boys are legends kid!

[@trynsurviven2440]

What’s not to like about Iron Maiden?? “Throw your suitcase on the plane we’re gonna cruise the globe” is a great way to reach your fans.

[@daniel69]

3:50 do you mean like a library, Bruce?

[@rodrigoantoniofortuna5573]

BRUCE DICKINSON is a big fan of the Brazil

[@4A4FR33]

Him and Dave Mustaine. \m/ up the irons! \m/

[@AFx3144]

I think that his voice changed a lot from that time of A Matter of Life And Death release to now. Today his voice is more husky. And it is not that long ago. What do you think of it?

[@AlfredoRodriguez-xi7ff]

Agree. To me, his voice changed after the recovery from the cancer. But more than that, and I think he mentioned this in an interview "the body changes, the voice changes". The natural process of aging makes the resonance box older than before. After hitting 60 years old the difference is more evident.

[@LuizEdu95]

Indústria Brasileira. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Brigande]

bruce what voice is this????

[@rohantiwari7801]

Bruce Voice sounds so different in this video.

[@v.rucciinkmusic8978]

Yes! He sounds like Rowan Atkinson here.

[@mattyboywalker9094]

One of my fav albums by them and wbag a great gang of guys so normal too yes apart of one of the biggest metal bands ever dont take it for granted and shun the celebrity spotlight ok they do interview's wheb they need to but they really do love what they do

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Good David St Hubens wig.

[@RockinHoney]

Bruce Dickinson's vocals sound amazing even when isolated from the instruments.

[@milenamoura5535]

Janick 😍😍😍

[@rtminion]

The sound production of AMOLAD is so refreshingly dynamic, especially compared to the brickwalled-beyond-belief Dance of Death. I suppose it was a spontanious decision not to over-remaster it. Unfortunately the next few albums were much louder and AMOLAD remains a happy reminder of the sonically free breathing days of yesterday.

[@settratheimperishable4093]

My criteria for not "cheating" when you're recording a song is that you should be able to play it well live, without voice overdubs and such. So no autotune

[@RonniePenko]

Can you believe Bruce was 48 years old here? Dude took long to finally age.

[@omanuelsa]

INDUSTRIA BRASILEIRA 🖤

[@TodosABordoTrip]

eeeita ta escrito "industria brasileira" na camiseta do bruce kkkkkkkkkkk ja vi essa entrevista centenas de vezes e só percebi isso hoje 🤣🤣

[@marcaoinke]

Do you like Brazil

[@RedondoBeach2]

Iron Maiden interviews are appreciated, but this one is disappointing because of the interviewer. He focuses 95% of his attention on Bruce Dickinson and discounted everything Janick Gers said as quickly as possible so he could get back to staring longingly into Bruce Dickenson's eyes. Janick Gers has accomplished more in the first 5 years of his career than the interviewer can imagine accomplishing in a lifetime. Dickinson is a great front man, but Iron Maiden is far more than just a lead singer. The way this interview was conducted was disrespectful to Janick. I'm confident Maiden will never give this guy an interview again. Send the hate mail to me if you must, but before you do, have an objective look at how this interview was conducted.

[@eu8imis13]

RedondoBeach2 and I though I was the only one! Couldn't say it better than you did!

[@lucasfern]

Is True! Janick is legend!

[@TooThymer]

Yeah this guy seemed out to promote himself. Every aspect about his mannerisms, body language, his lame soul patch and condisending look speak volumes. Or maybe he was just nervous.

[@haydnwrigley9178]

he still has the Hartlepool twang. you can see him at Hartlepool Utd home games stood on the terrace like any other normal fan. always allows photo's and a chat

[@jeffcordova9633]

Iron maiden class act..

[@Aeonblade10]

Why the fuck do I never get Bruce as a pilot when I fly out of Deer Lake?

[@kinhoslap244]

Very Good!!

[@rickattard2339]

First time I see them was in 1982 at massey hall in Toronto with15 foot Eddie and the 2 demons chasing each other on stage ..with Anvil opening for them ..I was hooked from then on

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

hahaha Iron Maiden listed as indie? That's fucky!

[@m.norhishamm.radthi9395]

who is that idiot!??? :-0

[@alessandro.carvalho]

That T-Shirt is written kinda of MADE IN BRAZIL in portuguese....(literally translating Brazilian Industry)....🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Obrigado man.

[@rizzo_grt]

Bruce com uma camiseta "Indústria Brasileira"! 🤘🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🤘

[@rixtmg13]

Bruce Dickinson ❤❤❤❤

[@ricmagioni1]

Industria Brasileira na camisa dele 😆

[@0129581s]

How did you put these two guys together? One screams, on and off stage, like an electron that got kicked out of an atom. The other is charmer now, but when on stage he plays those six strings as if possessed by an IMPISH ANGEL. 😀😉😆

[@mrlindsays]

1.13 the look on Bruce's face! Oh so we're not one of the best bands in the world?

[@NeedBetterLoginName]

That's the kind of level 10 social faux pas I would realize I made long after the fact and would haunt me for the rest of my life.

[@yodoe4582]

Been a maiden fan since the beginning. Getting on in years and other singers band members changing. I never kept up with it. But the original members and the sixth dude... All I see him in every clip or vid. Just throwing his guitar around. Love maiden. But why is he in the band???

[@jerm2011]

Janick still killin' it.

[@pablo1079]

Bruce Dickenson!!!!!! Rock!!!!