Bruce Dickinson on paranemaan päin

Iron Maidenin laulaja Bruce Dickinson sai viime vuonna syöpädiagnoosin ja vietti tuon jälkeen aiemmin tänä vuonna seitsemän viikkoa kemoterapiassa ja sädehoidossa. Nyt MRI-kuvauksen jälkeen on saatu varmuus, että kaikki on hyvin, mutta menee vielä jonkin aikaa, että hän on täysissä voimissa. Tästä johtuen Iron Maiden ei aio keikkailla ennen seuraavaa vuotta. Nyt kaikki keskittyminen kohdistuu seuraavaan studioalbumiin, jonka yhtyeen manageri Rod Smallwood sanoo ilmestyvän vielä tämän vuoden puolella. Dickinson ja Smallwood ovat kommentoineet asiaa seuraavasti:

Bruce Dickinson: ”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: ”We are, of course, all absolutely delighted that Bruce’s doctors have pronounced him free of cancer.”

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”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.”