{"id":3949,"date":"2012-07-18T07:11:38","date_gmt":"2012-07-18T14:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metalassault.com\/news\/?p=3949"},"modified":"2012-07-18T07:12:59","modified_gmt":"2012-07-18T14:12:59","slug":"iron-maiden-bassist-set-to-release-solo-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/metalassault.com\/news\/2012\/07\/18\/iron-maiden-bassist-set-to-release-solo-album\/","title":{"rendered":"IRON MAIDEN Bassist Set To Release Solo Album"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Iron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris will release his debut solo\/side project album entitled \u2018British Lion\u2019, comprising ten songs that Steve and his collaborators have been working on for the past few years between Iron Maiden tours and releases. The following is a press release issued on the Iron Maiden website regarding the album:<\/p>\n

With a decidedly heavy rock-vibe this roaring debut paints with a full palette of sounds; brooding, melancholic, righteously indignant and exuberantly heavy. With Kevin Shirley at the mixing helm \u2013 whose credits include Iron Maiden as well as Led Zeppelin, Journey and Rush among many others \u2013 this is an album to sink your teeth into.<\/p>\n

From the growling riffage of opening salvo This Is My God<\/em> to the heavy forlorn balladry of follow-up Lost Worlds<\/em> which showcases Richard Taylor\u2019s soaring vocals, it\u2019s clear that \u2018British Lion\u2019 is an altogether different beast from Maiden.<\/p>\n

Karma Killer<\/em>, with its dirge-like muscularity, and Us Against The World<\/em>, with its massive chorus, demonstrates just how far \u2018British Lion\u2019 has flexed Steve Harris\u2019 considerable musical muscle. Dovetailed with guitarist David Hawkins\u2019 positively gargantuan lyrical guitar melodies, it\u2019s a mere hors d’oeuvre ahead of the epic, riffing-feast of The Chosen Ones<\/em>, with its swaggering bravado.<\/p>\n

A World Without Heaven<\/em>, at a breathtaking seven minutes and infused with progressive elements without ever teetering into self-indulgence illustrates perfectly these songsmiths\u2019 colossal abilities to create a mood and stay there. Supercharged by Steve Harris\u2019 inimitable style, there\u2019s an un-cynical vibe here that\u2019s as refreshing as it is out of place in today\u2019s all-too-categorised music industry.<\/p>\n

And as far as the name \u2018British Lion\u2019; \u201cI\u2019ve always been proud to be British,\u201d explains Steve, \u201cI don\u2019t see any reason why I shouldn\u2019t be. It\u2019s a massive part of being me. It\u2019s not like I\u2019m flag-waving or trying to preach, this is not a political statement at all. It\u2019s like supporting your football team, where you come from. I just think it lends itself to some really strong imagery too, and to me it fits in with the sound.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Iron Maiden, Steve Harris has become one of the most recognised and successful ambassadors for British music on the world stage. Having released 15 studio albums, sold over 85 million records worldwide and played more than two thousand gigs in 58 countries in the band\u2019s thirty-five year career, his appeal is truly global.<\/p>\n

And now with \u2018British Lion\u2019, Steve steps out from Iron Maiden\u2019s illustrious shadow to present a different side of his musical visions.<\/p>\n

The tracklisting for \u2018British Lion\u2019 is as follows:<\/p>\n

1.This Is My God
\n2.Lost Worlds
\n3.Karma Killer
\n4.Us Against The World
\n5.The Chosen Ones
\n6.A World Without Heaven
\n7.Judas
\n8.Eyes Of The Young
\n9.These Are The Hands
\n10.The Lesson<\/p>\n

www.steveharrisbritishlion.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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