Not sure who this interviewer is, but he's one of the best North American hosts I've seen. He lets his guest talk, responds sensibly, doesn't have a huge ego, yet is casual enough to make it sound like you're eavesdropping on a normal conversation.
Q, a Canadian CBC production has always been great. Jian Gomeshi was a fantastic interviewer too until he left in disgrace for all the sexual harassment and sexual abuse allegations
@@guibox3 The Jian Ghomeshi interview with Tom Petty is one of the best in music history. Yet he also allegedly behaves like a psychopath. Possibly two very different sides of this former CBC Studio Q host.
I love the fact that lots of commenters are not just happy to see Bruce, but are also blown away by this awesome interviewer - Really happy that good journalists get respect where its due more and more these days.
Jesus Christ, this interview was extremely awesome. Way too often does it seem like the interviewer is passively nodding at all the answers; not this time though. Great job!
I'd like to meet him. Seems like ANY DUDE ya might meet. Grounded in reality. And not dilluded by his fame or that of the band. Be nice to drink "Red 'n Black" and just talk to the man.
I have never heard Bruce talking in so open way - about his life, the band, Steve's amazing and profound lyrics, about his illness...He seems to become a humble person. I liked him so much and like him him twice more now! And really, The Book of Souls, has an amazing lyrics. You can feel that power energy and the cruel reality of daily life, as well. We are not going to live here forever - but in fact, we will live forever:-) Life after death goes on!
+Marek Strapko I think he opened up due to the quality of the interviewer, who only seemed to speak to ask the right questions to allow Bruce to keep speaking.
The only thing wrong with this interview is that it isn't 2 days long. Just incredible, interviewer is excellent, and you can't help but admire Bruce for so many reasons, as well as all of Iron Maiden. What a treasure.
If there's anyone on earth that is truly worthy of respect and admiration, it is Bruce Dickinson. So brilliant and multi-talented and on top of all that he is very down to earth.
Firstly respect to the interviewer Shad - what a lovely guy & does an amazing job. Bruce may be a pilot but is metal through & through. His tenacity to overcome his illness and boldness mentally & physically is astounding. I worried for his voice back on the road but you would never know this happened!
Great, great interview. This has to be the best radio interview we've seen/heard done. Never interrupts, great questions and Bruce is a superb guest that doesn't go on and on because he's in love with the sound of his voice. Need more like this. We wish he and the band we'll.
Excellent interview. Dealt with Prostate cancer last year and beat it (different cancer than Bruce of course) but happy to hear he's on the other side of it. Earned a sub on this one.
Yes n he's never done drugs. I seem to remember him saying once that he tried cannabis in the early days n didn't like it. He's escaped so many metal/rock clichés. A one off for sure. He's achieved so so much over almost 50 years.
Don't know the guy conducting the interview but he's one of the best I've seen. Very astute young man with a natural gift for bringing content out of the interviewee. Excellent stuff.
I've just discovered this interview with Bruce after spending Saturday 8th July 2023 at the 02 Arena in London watching/listening to Iron Maiden rock the place down. I can tell you for sure, his voice was totally on point. Great interview.
The ENTIRE BAND should be granted the title, "Knight of the Realm". And by QUEEN ELIZABETH II, while she is still here. "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN! God SAVE IRON MAIDEN." A prayer from an American.
On of the best american hosts i have seen really. So polite, and he let's his guest talk finished, and he ask real interesting questions! When I saw him, I judged him to be a terrible interviewer, probably because of his style (i know it's shallow)....but he delivered great -and so did Bruce ;)
Bruce Bruce one of the most multi-faceted eclectic and diverse persons that I have been inspired by.He's a fencer,singer,pilot,songwriter,mediocre football player,father,husband,and front man for the band that's going to continue touring and recording after the maiden calls it a day!!!
Great interview and a perfect host, who knows what ist important for an interview. Choosing good questions. Right mixture between seriously and with humor (what belongs in music ,) ) and he ist listening to the answeres and takes position to it. He is in the whole thing and not working blindly through a (boring) catalouge. Great thing. This is the way what I understand under the term interview and radioshow.
Around 11 minutes in, he described Metallica perfectly. They made three awesome records in a 4-5 year span (KA/RTL/MOP) and that became their bedrock. They should take more time of their records (like Death Magnetic) to get that bedrock sound back instead of rushing through albums. Bruce is a genius.
he had EVERY REASON in the book to hate life and everyone, but instead even with cancer he said "Lets show this world what i can do" which is the most badass thing you can do. UP THE IRONS
This may sound unusual to some, but as a hip hop artist/producer, iron maiden has probably inspired me more than any other artist, group or band. I'm getting into more sample based music, bit not in the classic sampling sense. I create my own melodies and then choo them up. But I don't chop them the way most people chop Samples. And that's sort of where the iron maiden inspiration comes into play. They dared to be different. And not only did they dare to be different, they dared to be extremely different bringing bruce I to the band. It turned them from a punk rock band to a heavy metal powerhouse that would eventually become a force to be reckoned with. I think far to many bands and artists nowadays are too afraid to break the mold. They're all stuck on a hamster wheel. It's why most music these days sounds the same. This message isn't really to fans of music but to musicians. Don't be afraid to be different. Iron maiden and Bruce weren't afraid and neither should you. They're probably the most successful indie band that ever existed. There's a lot to learn from their history. It's definitely a master class on the indie music business. Regardless of what type of music you make there is a lot to learn from these guys.
Seeing Bruce talk about Steve's songwriting was really an awesome segment of this interview! The part about the ambiguity makes a lot of sense if you've seen Harris interviewed (or if you're a careful observer of Maiden lyrics), but nonetheless it's great to get this inside glimpse from this brilliant band's other lyricist.
What a beautifully well conducted interview... actually one of the best interviews I've ever seen involving not metal musicians, but musicians at all. Congrats.
1992 the catholic church in chile forbidden the iron maiden'show. From that moment, the Maidens chileans fans have nothing but love to this band and them show to them every time they went to Chile... I Love you Bruce, no matter what will happened in the future...
Huge fan. Listened to this today while at work. Totally impressed with this guy. Was a maiden fan from long ago. Freaks me out he fly's a 747 after a show.
Wow gotta say this interviewer did a great job, probably one of the best interviews I've seen in terms of questions asked and making the vibe feel comfortable and natural.
hell yeahh...what a great interview...a pity for me that i dont understand every word cause too fast..because im from germany...i nearly undersatnd every word ...but... love this guy ..up the irons
"Tears Of A Clown" All alone in a crowded room He tries to force a smile The smile it beamed or so it seemed But never reached the eyes, disguise Masquerading as the funny man do they despise The false smile maketh of the man Glass empty or half full Try to make some sense or sorrows drown All looks well on the outside Underneath the solemn truth There’s something that inside has died Tomorrow comes tomorrow goes But the cloud remains the same Wonder why he’s feeling down Tears of a clown Maybe it’s all just for the best Lay his weary head to rest Was forever feeling drowned Tears of a clown
I would love to tell Bruce his music got me through my teen yrs and tell him his a talent hope he lives to be a 100 so I can grow old with him sharing the earth
Bruce Dickinsonand Iron maiden is my lifetime favourite band till present. i even named my son Dickinson due to my love toward this band 25 - 30 yrs ago. Till now i still playing there song while driving sometime. I love Trance music too, especially dj armin van buuren, Aly n Fila, Dash BERLIN, John Ocalaghan n etc. MAY GOD BLESS IRON MAIDEN...amen
A bit late bloomer - but this gives a great view on Bruce's thinking. Loved to watch this. It is not often that such conversation happens. Thanks to all involved. Being myself a bit down and hearing how, more severe situation, was coped - gold...
Great interview... and a big up to the interviewer and the interview style. So not like just a assault of annoying questions to be ticked off a list... more in the style of genuinely trying to get to know someone...
Great interview. And Bruce is an awesome entertainer. Saw maiden twice on this tour. Music was great, vocals were great and Bruce freaking killed it. He's funny, has tons of energy and sang awesome.
This is a great interview, Bruce is an incredible person. I would have loved to see a history discussion between Bruce and Lemmy, Two incredibly well read, intelligent gentlemen.
I really enjoy the work of Shad on many of the interviews i've heard performed for CBC as well as Macarenko, Tremonti, Powers, Wak Canuck etc etc, CBC radio 1 has a lot of talented broadcsters, this is another great interview.
I just got a very deep respect for this guy, his head is in the right place, i love IM music but i guess if i dumped into him on a pub we would talk about aviation which is a big hobby of mine he he
What a great interview, I mean it's so rare for me to listen all interveiw and never curse "what a fuckin interviewer!" This time not even once. Great class of both gentelmens...and hmm...UP THE IRONS - The Book of Souls - Great Album, my neighbours love it and they are banging on my floor [their ceiling] with the rytm of drums! They love it for sure
Not sure who this interviewer is, but he's one of the best North American hosts I've seen. He lets his guest talk, responds sensibly, doesn't have a huge ego, yet is casual enough to make it sound like you're eavesdropping on a normal conversation.
+Michael Stephen was about to say the exact same thing. what a fantastic interview.
+Michael Stephen and surprisingly, after a quick google, this guys a rapper!
Rappers have just gone up in my estimation - slightly.
Well no wonder, he's Canadian ;)
+Michael Stephen ya this dude is great, knows his stuff and has a chilled approach to interviewing! \m/
as for Bruce ,what a fucking legend! \m/
All interviewers should take note of this guy, great job sir.
I LOVE this interviewer. HE is the standard that all these other giddy fools should rise to.
Q, a Canadian CBC production has always been great. Jian Gomeshi was a fantastic interviewer too until he left in disgrace for all the sexual harassment and sexual abuse allegations
Giddy? My boyfriend says that and he’s from Boston. And you? Are you from MA?
@@guibox3 The Jian Ghomeshi interview with Tom Petty is one of the best in music history. Yet he also allegedly behaves like a psychopath. Possibly two very different sides of this former CBC Studio Q host.
I am 49, have been a Maiden fan 35 years. They are truly Metal Legends .
I have to say thank you Iron Maiden.
I love the fact that lots of commenters are not just happy to see Bruce, but are also blown away by this awesome interviewer - Really happy that good journalists get respect where its due more and more these days.
Amazing how far Bruce has gone, inspiring. Love Iron Maiden. UP THE IRONS.
the best metal band...ever
Jesus Christ, this interview was extremely awesome. Way too often does it seem like the interviewer is passively nodding at all the answers; not this time though. Great job!
Agreed.. more like listening in on a great conversation
Bruce Dickinson is a legend! He comes to the restaurant/hotel I work in in cardiff occasionally, such a nice guy!
+tom matthews What Cardiff restaurant is that? It's my home town.
+Jules B hi there, its not really cardiff.. but in a place called cowbridge... the bear
I'd like to meet him.
Seems like ANY DUDE ya might meet. Grounded in reality. And not dilluded by his fame or that of the band.
Be nice to drink "Red 'n Black" and just talk to the man.
I just finished my throat cancer treatment and his description is spot on, especially how one has two choices to react to it.
I have never heard Bruce talking in so open way - about his life, the band, Steve's amazing and profound lyrics, about his illness...He seems to become a humble person. I liked him so much and like him him twice more now!
And really, The Book of Souls, has an amazing lyrics. You can feel that power energy and the cruel reality of daily life, as well. We are not going to live here forever - but in fact, we will live forever:-)
Life after death goes on!
+Marek Strapko I think he opened up due to the quality of the interviewer, who only seemed to speak to ask the right questions to allow Bruce to keep speaking.
The only thing wrong with this interview is that it isn't 2 days long. Just incredible, interviewer is excellent, and you can't help but admire Bruce for so many reasons, as well as all of Iron Maiden. What a treasure.
If there's anyone on earth that is truly worthy of respect and admiration, it is Bruce Dickinson. So brilliant and multi-talented and on top of all that he is very down to earth.
What a great, great interview. Love Bruce to bits, he's a hero of mine and the interviewer did a bang-on job of just letting Brucie talk.
agreed love him
Bruce seems genuinely impressed by how insightful the questions are. Great interview
Who's the interviewer???
This is the best interview that i've ever saw...no kidding!
His name is Shad, he works for the CBC in Canada. Here is a link to his wiki page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shad_(rapper)
Nate C. Tks,brother...i'm gonna check it out.
He's very good.
in all seriousness, how can you interview Bruce Dickinson and it NOT be the best interview ever? ;-P
@@nc8507 You gotta respect the man. In all the trash that hip hop has become, it's nice to find there are still smart and complex people in that genre
Very patient, no interruptions, actually listens, good obvious follow up questions, agreed!
i've seem maiden like 7 times. book of souls 2015 is easily the best show i've seen them do. it was outstanding
Firstly respect to the interviewer Shad - what a lovely guy & does an amazing job. Bruce may be a pilot but is metal through & through. His tenacity to overcome his illness and boldness mentally & physically is astounding. I worried for his voice back on the road but you would never know this happened!
Great, great interview. This has to be the best radio interview we've seen/heard done. Never interrupts, great questions and Bruce is a superb guest that doesn't go on and on because he's in love with the sound of his voice. Need more like this. We wish he and the band we'll.
I love Bruce. Good man with a legacy
Excellent interview. Dealt with Prostate cancer last year and beat it (different cancer than Bruce of course) but happy to hear he's on the other side of it. Earned a sub on this one.
It's very rare that an interviewer doesn't interrupt after asking a question awesome job Shad!
Never smoked, no tattoos. I love it. An anomaly I feel in the rock/ metal world. This was a great interview.
Yes n he's never done drugs. I seem to remember him saying once that he tried cannabis in the early days n didn't like it. He's escaped so many metal/rock clichés. A one off for sure. He's achieved so so much over almost 50 years.
@@Faithnomore227 Totally, mad respect!
Don't know the guy conducting the interview but he's one of the best I've seen. Very astute young man with a natural gift for bringing content out of the interviewee. Excellent stuff.
bruce is the coolest and most genuine guy ever
I've just discovered this interview with Bruce after spending Saturday 8th July 2023 at the 02 Arena in London watching/listening to Iron Maiden rock the place down. I can tell you for sure, his voice was totally on point. Great interview.
Give that man a knighthood
Knight the whole band, especially Nicko
Devr0ss Nico the prankster
The ENTIRE BAND should be granted the title, "Knight of the Realm". And by QUEEN ELIZABETH II, while she is still here.
"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!
God SAVE IRON MAIDEN."
A prayer from an American.
Bruce and Maiden has a profound meaning to me, for real
I would kill to see something like this with Steve Harris. Excellent interview.
Yes, it would be awesome. 😁
Never comment on any social media. Best interview I have ever heard! Home Run + 10!! Thank you so much!!!
I would help you kill someone to get that Steve Harris interview! Maybe Justin Bieber?
@@jondunmore4268 I'm up for that might start a petition
To be fair, Steve Harris is a great songwriter but he's not an interesting interview subject.
One of the best interviews with Bruce Dickinson I've seen, well done.
glad you're ok Bruce. keep inspiring!
On of the best american hosts i have seen really. So polite, and he let's his guest talk finished, and he ask real interesting questions!
When I saw him, I judged him to be a terrible interviewer, probably because of his style (i know it's shallow)....but he delivered great -and so did Bruce ;)
Agreed. This guy is excellent- engaged, perceptive and not just reading questions off a card.
+Mickey Holm Not american, he's Canadian :P
Nate C. Hehe, I didn't know that -Maybe that's why he is so good. ;)
Nate C. He's NORTH American though!
I like how he introduced the word entertainer for himself. It was actually quite accurate.
Bruce Bruce one of the most multi-faceted eclectic and diverse persons that I have been inspired by.He's a fencer,singer,pilot,songwriter,mediocre football player,father,husband,and front man for the band that's going to continue touring and recording after the maiden calls it a day!!!
Great interview and a perfect host, who knows what ist important for an interview. Choosing good questions. Right mixture between seriously and with humor (what belongs in music ,) ) and he ist listening to the answeres and takes position to it. He is in the whole thing and not working blindly through a (boring) catalouge.
Great thing. This is the way what I understand under the term interview and radioshow.
Judging from footage from the current tour, Bruce's voice is still very powerful.
Still is in 2019!
Ryan Thompson Guitarist
Yeah saw them in September last tour......
He was super impressive! Still able to hit the notes, and put on a great show
Cool dude, still pumping out the good ole' Maiden. Glad to hear his cancer scare was just a scare.
Terrific interviewer. Intelligent questions, great insight, knowledge of Bruce and the band and great respect for the material.
My neck has hurt for YEARS seeing IM in concert! Bruce has overcome so much and hes is a great gent 100%!
Bruce is such an inspiring person, a real someone to look up to. I really loved the interview!
I don't know who the interviwer is but he is on of the best I have ever seen and he is so young too apparently
One of the best interviews I have heard in a long time. Granted, Bruce is a dynamic subject...
My favourite Bruce interview
Bruce is amazing as always. The interviewer though...Good job, man !
Around 11 minutes in, he described Metallica perfectly. They made three awesome records in a 4-5 year span (KA/RTL/MOP) and that became their bedrock. They should take more time of their records (like Death Magnetic) to get that bedrock sound back instead of rushing through albums. Bruce is a genius.
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@Joe Garza I was thinking the exact same thing.
he had EVERY REASON in the book to hate life and everyone, but instead even with cancer he said "Lets show this world what i can do" which is the most badass thing you can do. UP THE IRONS
This may sound unusual to some, but as a hip hop artist/producer, iron maiden has probably inspired me more than any other artist, group or band. I'm getting into more sample based music, bit not in the classic sampling sense. I create my own melodies and then choo them up. But I don't chop them the way most people chop Samples. And that's sort of where the iron maiden inspiration comes into play. They dared to be different. And not only did they dare to be different, they dared to be extremely different bringing bruce I to the band. It turned them from a punk rock band to a heavy metal powerhouse that would eventually become a force to be reckoned with. I think far to many bands and artists nowadays are too afraid to break the mold. They're all stuck on a hamster wheel. It's why most music these days sounds the same. This message isn't really to fans of music but to musicians. Don't be afraid to be different. Iron maiden and Bruce weren't afraid and neither should you. They're probably the most successful indie band that ever existed. There's a lot to learn from their history. It's definitely a master class on the indie music business. Regardless of what type of music you make there is a lot to learn from these guys.
Agree
17:53 You cannot help but admire anyone with this outlook and attitude. Bruce is the man
I come back to this interview every now and again, absolutely love it!
Seeing Bruce talk about Steve's songwriting was really an awesome segment of this interview! The part about the ambiguity makes a lot of sense if you've seen Harris interviewed (or if you're a careful observer of Maiden lyrics), but nonetheless it's great to get this inside glimpse from this brilliant band's other lyricist.
I love this q guy interviewer! What an intelligent conversationalist!
Always great to hear from Bruce Dickinson. A great interview and a great Interviewer. Thank you.
What a beautifully well conducted interview... actually one of the best interviews I've ever seen involving not metal musicians, but musicians at all. Congrats.
Great interview! Shad is really good.
This was an excellent interview that was nicely different from the average type of question and answer. Kudos to the interviewer!
1992 the catholic church in chile forbidden the iron maiden'show. From that moment, the Maidens chileans fans have nothing but love to this band and them show to them every time they went to Chile...
I Love you Bruce, no matter what will happened in the future...
Sooooo you love em because the church was forbidding it? lol
Legend and an inspiration... UP THE IRONS!
Huge fan. Listened to this today while at work. Totally impressed with this guy. Was a maiden fan from long ago. Freaks me out he fly's a 747 after a show.
He said he have to have 12 hours rest after a show though
Not immediately after - he said he has to have a 12 hour break rest first
Excellent interview, kudos to the interviewer. Very revealing.
Bruce is always fascinating to listen to. But I love the interview style here, very impressive.
Wow gotta say this interviewer did a great job, probably one of the best interviews I've seen in terms of questions asked and making the vibe feel comfortable and natural.
hell yeahh...what a great interview...a pity for me that i dont understand every word cause too fast..because im from germany...i nearly undersatnd every word ...but...
love this guy ..up the irons
"Tears Of A Clown"
All alone in a crowded room
He tries to force a smile
The smile it beamed or so it seemed
But never reached the eyes, disguise
Masquerading as the funny man do they despise
The false smile maketh of the man
Glass empty or half full
Try to make some sense or sorrows drown
All looks well on the outside
Underneath the solemn truth
There’s something that inside has died
Tomorrow comes tomorrow goes
But the cloud remains the same
Wonder why he’s feeling down
Tears of a clown
Maybe it’s all just for the best
Lay his weary head to rest
Was forever feeling drowned
Tears of a clown
I would love to tell Bruce his music got me through my teen yrs and tell him his a talent hope he lives to be a 100 so I can grow old with him sharing the earth
Watched a few of Bruce's interviews now....a class act.
Wow!!! this interview is probably the best I've ever seen...and the interviewer is great, so respectful and lovely, asking great questions
Bruce Dickinsonand Iron maiden is my lifetime favourite band till present. i even named my son Dickinson due to my love toward this band 25 - 30 yrs ago. Till now i still playing there song while driving sometime. I love Trance music too, especially dj armin van buuren, Aly n Fila, Dash BERLIN, John Ocalaghan n etc. MAY GOD BLESS IRON MAIDEN...amen
absolutely fascinating interview!
Great interview with a great musician by a really eloquent interviewer! Thanks for uploading it.
Great interview, great host and of course the great Bruce!
Glad we still got Bruce. We seem to be running out of great unique British eccentrics. Steve is a massively underrated lyricist also worth saying.
Amazing talk thanks for sharing from New Zealand! All the Best....From Andrew
so much respect for Bruce, all sorts of capabilities!
Bruce just keeps on pushing the limits. #UpTheIrons
could listen to this all day
A bit late bloomer - but this gives a great view on Bruce's thinking. Loved to watch this. It is not often that such conversation happens. Thanks to all involved. Being myself a bit down and hearing how, more severe situation, was coped - gold...
The Interviewer is awesome!! :D
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Fantastic sit down and talk with Bruce. Cant wait to see them tear up Las Vegas next month. Thanks for the upload of the interview!!! UP THE IRONS!
Interviewer was awesome here because he cared about what he was asking and was a great listener... obviously. Tnx for the post!
Great interview. This guy knoew his subject, and brought up the good stuff to let the artist express himself. Nice change of pace.
Great interview... and a big up to the interviewer and the interview style. So not like just a assault of annoying questions to be ticked off a list... more in the style of genuinely trying to get to know someone...
Me and my dog are listening to this awesome interview. Respect for him, My dog wants to keep why Bruce is wearing headphones
23 minutes an 33 seconds of Gr8 interview! I was craving for more!!! :-P
GREAT INTERVIEWER.
Wow, what a great interview! Bruce is awesome!
This is the best interview with Bruce out there.
what a fantastic interview. well done to the host and props to bruce for being so open
Great interview. And Bruce is an awesome entertainer. Saw maiden twice on this tour. Music was great, vocals were great and Bruce freaking killed it. He's funny, has tons of energy and sang awesome.
Excellent interviewer
Brilliant interview with an amazing human.
This is a great interview, Bruce is an incredible person. I would have loved to see a history discussion between Bruce and Lemmy, Two incredibly well read, intelligent gentlemen.
I admire this man so much. Great interview. Up the Irons!!
What a *STRONG* man! Fantastic personality
What a fantastic interview. Portraying deft, wit and elaboration. And that's just the interviewer.
I really enjoy the work of Shad on many of the interviews i've heard performed for CBC as well as Macarenko, Tremonti, Powers, Wak Canuck etc etc, CBC radio 1 has a lot of talented broadcsters, this is another great interview.
I just got a very deep respect for this guy, his head is in the right place, i love IM music but i guess if i dumped into him on a pub we would talk about aviation which is a big hobby of mine he he
Wow, this is an excellent interview. Very professional and well done.
Agree with below comments... interviewer is really professional and relaxed. Bruces rules as he does in all circumstances :-)
This is a Great Interview
What a great interview, I mean it's so rare for me to listen all interveiw and never curse "what a fuckin interviewer!" This time not even once. Great class of both gentelmens...and hmm...UP THE IRONS - The Book of Souls - Great Album, my neighbours love it and they are banging on my floor [their ceiling] with the rytm of drums! They love it for sure