Bruce Dickinson undergoes cancer treatment

[jamie]

At least it was caught early. I hope he recovers well.

[PolarizeMe]

However long it'll take for Maiden to record the new album/tour, it won't matter to me as long as they'll be up to doing it once and only when Bruce completely recovers. Here's hoping for a quick and complete recovery, Bruce! :haz:

[Digital Dad]

Listen men die but METAL will go on forevermore!

 

:haz: :haz: :haz:

I understand your reasoning, but Bruce is still quite young, and the worst has yet to happen to him!

Bruce is a BEAST and his number is 6hundredand16, the real number of the BEAST!

 

One of those rare creatures whose voice got BETTER as he got older. He sounded like shit and couldn't sing worth a damn in the 80's. Since he rejoined Maiden in '99, his voice is so much better, he sings in key, and still has that incredible range.

So you think he sounded like shit on the classic Maiden albums of the 80's??

 

I should clarify LOL.

 

He sounded like shit live. Couldn't sing in key live. Just listening to his voice on Live After Death makes me cringe, particularly on Aces High. He was always great on the studio albums.

 

Rock in Rio during the Brave New World tour was an awesome performance. His vocals were on point. It makes me wonder if he just got better as the years went on or if he went through some training.

 

In 30 years since Live After Death I don't think I have EVER heard anyone say this. I think he sounded better then, much more range.

[RUSHHEAD666]

Listen men die but METAL will go on forevermore!

 

:haz: :haz: :haz:

I understand your reasoning, but Bruce is still quite young, and the worst has yet to happen to him!

Bruce is a BEAST and his number is 6hundredand16, the real number of the BEAST!

 

One of those rare creatures whose voice got BETTER as he got older. He sounded like shit and couldn't sing worth a damn in the 80's. Since he rejoined Maiden in '99, his voice is so much better, he sings in key, and still has that incredible range.

So you think he sounded like shit on the classic Maiden albums of the 80's??

 

WTF?????????

[greg2112]

Along with Rush, Maiden is the only classic band that still performs at the highest level and delivers every night (imo)...a major part of this is the ageless wonder Air Raid Siren, who sounded better than ever on the last tour. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

[Rod in Toronto]

I think it´s clear that Bruce is struggling during the Live After Death show. But it´s part of the charm of that album to me - a band which has been around the world twice, recording an album at the end of the tour when everybody is exhausted, and drawing their last breaths to pull through the concert. Bruce´s work on Aces High and Flight of Icarus here are true examples of driving oneself to the limit. He doesn´t hit all the high notes, but he´s giving all he´s got, and it just kicks SO MUCH ass!!! Whenever I need that extra push in my training and runs, I put on Flight of Icarus live and it feels like a huge adrenaline rush.

[Your_Lion]

Listen men die but METAL will go on forevermore!

 

:haz: :haz: :haz:

I understand your reasoning, but Bruce is still quite young, and the worst has yet to happen to him!

Bruce is a BEAST and his number is 6hundredand16, the real number of the BEAST!

 

One of those rare creatures whose voice got BETTER as he got older. He sounded like shit and couldn't sing worth a damn in the 80's. Since he rejoined Maiden in '99, his voice is so much better, he sings in key, and still has that incredible range.

So you think he sounded like shit on the classic Maiden albums of the 80's??

 

I should clarify LOL.

 

He sounded like shit live. Couldn't sing in key live. Just listening to his voice on Live After Death makes me cringe, particularly on Aces High. He was always great on the studio albums.

 

Rock in Rio during the Brave New World tour was an awesome performance. His vocals were on point. It makes me wonder if he just got better as the years went on or if he went through some training.

I think part of it is down to the fact that they used to play most things too fast back in the 80's , and Bruce struggled to fit all those words in.

I think it's the version of Hallowed be thy name on Maiden England...it's so fast that Bruce is just going "whenthepreiscometoreadmethelasrights"

[x1yyz]

Listen men die but METAL will go on forevermore!

 

:haz: :haz: :haz:

I understand your reasoning, but Bruce is still quite young, and the worst has yet to happen to him!

Bruce is a BEAST and his number is 6hundredand16, the real number of the BEAST!

 

One of those rare creatures whose voice got BETTER as he got older. He sounded like shit and couldn't sing worth a damn in the 80's. Since he rejoined Maiden in '99, his voice is so much better, he sings in key, and still has that incredible range.

So you think he sounded like shit on the classic Maiden albums of the 80's??

 

I should clarify LOL.

 

He sounded like shit live. Couldn't sing in key live. Just listening to his voice on Live After Death makes me cringe, particularly on Aces High. He was always great on the studio albums.

 

Rock in Rio during the Brave New World tour was an awesome performance. His vocals were on point. It makes me wonder if he just got better as the years went on or if he went through some training.

I think part of it is down to the fact that they used to play most things too fast back in the 80's , and Bruce struggled to fit all those words in.

I think it's the version of Hallowed be thy name on Maiden England...it's so fast that Bruce is just going "whenthepreiscometoreadmethelasrights"

 

And, in regards to the test results showing Bruce has cancer Could it be that there's some sort of error / Hard to stop the surmounting terror.

[laughedatbytime]

Get well soon, Bruce!

[movinghemispheres]

Get well soon Bruce! Take the time you need to fully recover. As a huge fan, I still prefer to wait the time it will take to listen to another album and see you - in great health - on tour

[Rick N. Backer]

I should have gone to see the Somewhere Back in Time tour. I'm pissed at myself for that.

 

I saw Bruce when Maiden opened for Priest. He was unbelievable.

[bathory]

I should have gone to see the Somewhere Back in Time tour. I'm pissed at myself for that.

 

I saw Bruce when Maiden opened for Priest. He was unbelievable.

 

I saw them in 2012 and 2013 and bruce sounds like he's about 30. it's scary. the man clearly takes care of himself.

[The Analog Cub]

I should have gone to see the Somewhere Back in Time tour. I'm pissed at myself for that.

 

I saw Bruce when Maiden opened for Priest. He was unbelievable.

 

I saw them in 2012 and 2013 and bruce sounds like he's about 30. it's scary. the man clearly takes care of himself.

 

I saw them back in 2010. They played a lot of stuff from the 2000s and it was amazing. Bruce and Nicko were beasts.

[x1yyz]

I saw them on the Beast tour, and again in 2012 (I think, the Maiden England tour). I'd love to see them again.

[Presto-digitation]

I think it´s clear that Bruce is struggling during the Live After Death show. But it´s part of the charm of that album to me - a band which has been around the world twice, recording an album at the end of the tour when everybody is exhausted, and drawing their last breaths to pull through the concert. Bruce´s work on Aces High and Flight of Icarus here are true examples of driving oneself to the limit. He doesn´t hit all the high notes, but he´s giving all he´s got, and it just kicks SO MUCH ass!!! Whenever I need that extra push in my training and runs, I put on Flight of Icarus live and it feels like a huge adrenaline rush.

 

This is a great post and true.

[Rod in Toronto]

And while he still has an off night every now and then, Bruce has improved the control of his delivery dramatically since he returned to Maiden in 1999. He's much more consistent these dayd than back in the 80's. Just compare his performances on "En Vivo!" versus Maiden England.

[The Analog Cub]

Update on Bruce: https://www.facebook.com/ironmaiden/photos/a.406269382050.189128.172685102050/10152637652072051/?type=1

 

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.

Thanks

Rod Smallwood

[laughedatbytime]

Update on Bruce: https://www.facebook...2072051/?type=1

 

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.

Thanks

Rod Smallwood

Thanks for sharing.

 

Continue to kick cancer's pass, Bruce!!! Up cancer's... :madra:

[TheAccountant]

Just saw this. Wow. Not good but could be so much worse from the sounds of it. Nest wish's to Bruce and his family.

[The Analog Cub]

Another update on Bruce: https://www.facebook.com/ironmaiden/photos/a.406269382050.189128.172685102050/10152678564712051/?type=1

 

Over the last few days, Bruce has been to see his specialists and following examinations, including visual, we’re delighted to update everyone that the situation remains extremely optimistic for a full recovery. We will still not have final confirmation that the cancer has been completely eradicated until Bruce can have an MRI scan in May, as previously advised in Rod’s recent message to the fans on this site, and the period to full recovery will continue for a few months yet.

 

Typically Bruce’s immediate reaction to the specialists’ good news was to be as active as feasibly possible, taking in a couple of visits to the Maiden office, one to the Hybrid Air Vehicle hangar to see latest progress, and a brief trip to his local pub, much to the surprise and delight of all his friends there!

 

We just wanted to share this latest piece of good news with all Maiden’s fans and, as usual, we’ll continue to keep you all updated officially on Bruce’s progress throughironmaiden.com

 

Go get 'em Bruce! :haz:

[J2112YYZ]

Beat me to it. I was coming here to post that to.

 

I'm glad to hear things are going well.

[MusicHead]

Up your arse, cancer! Get well, Bruce Bruce! UP THE IRONS!

[The Analog Cub]

Get it, Bruce! Cancer free! :dweez:

 

Looks like we have a new album coming out soonish and there won't be any shows until next year. Hopefully Bruce's treatment didn't permanently damage that seemingly endless supply of energy and vocal prowess.

 

https://www.facebook.com/ironmaiden/photos/a.406269382050.189128.172685102050/10152780177512051/?type=1

 

We are very happy to announce that following his recent MRI Scan, Bruce was today officially given the all-clear by his specialists.

 

Bruce says,

 

“I would like to thank the fantastic medical team who have been treating me for the last few months, resulting in this amazing outcome. It’s been tough on my family and in many ways it was harder for them than me. I’d also like to send a heartfelt thanks to all our fans for their kind words and thoughts. I’m a firm believer in trying to maintain a positive attitude, and the encouragement from the global Maiden family meant a great deal to me. Right now, I’m feeling extremely motivated and can’t wait to get back to business as usual, as soon as I can!”

 

Rod Smallwood continues,

 

“We are of course all absolutely delighted that Bruce’s doctors have pronounced him free of cancer. Although Bruce is naturally eager to resume Maiden activities, it will take a while before he is completely back to full strength, as we explained previously. Because of this, the band will not be touring or playing any shows until next year. We know our fans will understand the situation and, like us, would prefer to wait until Bruce is back to his usual indefatigable levels of fitness before going out on the road.

 

 

For now, the focus will be on putting the finishing touches to the new Iron Maiden studio album and that is what we will be concentrating on over the coming weeks. The release however will definitely be this year. Meanwhile, I’d like to echo Bruce’s words and thank all Maiden fans. You have been incredibly patient, putting Bruce’s health and well-being first during this difficult time and the band and I appreciate all your positive support.”

[ILSnwdog]

Get it, Bruce! Cancer free! :dweez:

 

Looks like we have a new album coming out soonish and there won't be any shows until next year. Hopefully Bruce's treatment didn't permanently damage that seemingly endless supply of energy and vocal prowess.

 

https://www.facebook...7512051/?type=1

 

We are very happy to announce that following his recent MRI Scan, Bruce was today officially given the all-clear by his specialists.

 

Bruce says,

 

“I would like to thank the fantastic medical team who have been treating me for the last few months, resulting in this amazing outcome. It’s been tough on my family and in many ways it was harder for them than me. I’d also like to send a heartfelt thanks to all our fans for their kind words and thoughts. I’m a firm believer in trying to maintain a positive attitude, and the encouragement from the global Maiden family meant a great deal to me. Right now, I’m feeling extremely motivated and can’t wait to get back to business as usual, as soon as I can!”

 

Rod Smallwood continues,

 

“We are of course all absolutely delighted that Bruce’s doctors have pronounced him free of cancer. Although Bruce is naturally eager to resume Maiden activities, it will take a while before he is completely back to full strength, as we explained previously. Because of this, the band will not be touring or playing any shows until next year. We know our fans will understand the situation and, like us, would prefer to wait until Bruce is back to his usual indefatigable levels of fitness before going out on the road.

 

 

For now, the focus will be on putting the finishing touches to the new Iron Maiden studio album and that is what we will be concentrating on over the coming weeks. The release however will definitely be this year. Meanwhile, I’d like to echo Bruce’s words and thank all Maiden fans. You have been incredibly patient, putting Bruce’s health and well-being first during this difficult time and the band and I appreciate all your positive support.”

Rod Smallwood? Is that name for real?

 

Smallwood? I bet he's popular with the ladies.

[laughedatbytime]

Get it, Bruce! Cancer free! :dweez:

 

Looks like we have a new album coming out soonish and there won't be any shows until next year. Hopefully Bruce's treatment didn't permanently damage that seemingly endless supply of energy and vocal prowess.

 

https://www.facebook...7512051/?type=1

 

We are very happy to announce that following his recent MRI Scan, Bruce was today officially given the all-clear by his specialists.

 

Bruce says,

 

“I would like to thank the fantastic medical team who have been treating me for the last few months, resulting in this amazing outcome. It’s been tough on my family and in many ways it was harder for them than me. I’d also like to send a heartfelt thanks to all our fans for their kind words and thoughts. I’m a firm believer in trying to maintain a positive attitude, and the encouragement from the global Maiden family meant a great deal to me. Right now, I’m feeling extremely motivated and can’t wait to get back to business as usual, as soon as I can!”

 

Rod Smallwood continues,

 

“We are of course all absolutely delighted that Bruce’s doctors have pronounced him free of cancer. Although Bruce is naturally eager to resume Maiden activities, it will take a while before he is completely back to full strength, as we explained previously. Because of this, the band will not be touring or playing any shows until next year. We know our fans will understand the situation and, like us, would prefer to wait until Bruce is back to his usual indefatigable levels of fitness before going out on the road.

 

 

For now, the focus will be on putting the finishing touches to the new Iron Maiden studio album and that is what we will be concentrating on over the coming weeks. The release however will definitely be this year. Meanwhile, I’d like to echo Bruce’s words and thank all Maiden fans. You have been incredibly patient, putting Bruce’s health and well-being first during this difficult time and the band and I appreciate all your positive support.”

Rod Smallwood? Is that name for real?

 

Smallwood? I bet he's popular with the ladies.

Sounds like a name that would have been associated with Spinal Tap...