Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson announces new solo single ‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’, confirms UK and Ireland tour
nme.comBruce Dickinson has teased new single ‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’ and confirmed details of an upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.
Find ticket details below.‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’ will be the first single from the Iron Maiden frontman’s forthcoming album ‘The Mandrake Project’.
First announced back in September, the upcoming LP will mark Dickinson’s first solo album in 18 years, following on from ‘Tyranny Of Souls’, which was shared back in 2005.Now, the iconic metal frontman has teased fans with the lead track from the release, promising that the song stays loyal to his “heavy” roots and captures the overarching theme of the album.“It was important to set the tone of the project with this track,” Dickinson explained in a press release.“As befitting its title, it’s a heavy song and there’s a great big riff driving it…but there’s also a real melody in the chorus that displays the light and shade that the rest of the album brings… and just wait until you see the video!”‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’ is set for release on December 1 via BMG.
Check out a preview of the song below.As previously confirmed, ‘The Mandrake Project’ will centre on the struggle that comes with establishing power and identity.
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