Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has opened up about his mindset during his battle with throat cancer in 2015, saying he was “quite prepared” to step aside from the band if the disease permanently affected his voice. In an interview with the Rich Roll podcast, the 66-year-old shared that his primary concern was survival, not his future as a singer. However, Dickinson was clear that if he couldn’t perform Iron Maiden’s music as required, he would help the band find a suitable replacement because the “music is sacrosanct.”
Highlights from Dickinson’s Interview:
- Focus on Health: During his treatment, Dickinson’s main priority was survival. He only considered his singing voice once his health improved.
- Commitment to Iron Maiden’s Legacy: He expressed that if he couldn’t sing the way Iron Maiden needed, he’d support the band in finding a new vocalist to preserve their music’s integrity.
Dickinson’s Cancer Journey: The singer first noticed a lump on his neck while recording Iron Maiden’s 2015 album, The Book Of Souls, and began treatment shortly after completing the record. He was declared cancer-free in May 2015.
Iron Maiden’s Future Tours:
Iron Maiden is currently on their Future Past tour, celebrating albums Senjutsu (2021) and Somewhere In Time (1986). In 2025, they will embark on the Run For Your Lives tour, performing material from their first nine albums across Europe, with support from Halestorm, The Raven Age, and Avatar on select dates.
2025 European Tour Highlights:
- UK Dates: Birmingham, Manchester, London, Glasgow
- Additional Stops: Madrid, Zurich, Paris, Berlin, and more
Source: Metal Hammer
