The group has been going strong ever since, but according to a new interview, lead singer Bruce Dickinson almost bailed at the height of the band’s success. Speaking with The Guardian, Dickinson, 67, revealed that he was burnt out following a grueling 1984 tour in support of the band’s Powerslave album.
“I wanted to walk away, because that’s preferable to losing your soul and everything else that goes with it,” he added. Dickinson was also worried about losing connection with “why I got into music in the first place: because it was a form of dramatic storytelling.”
“It was a period of reflection and self-doubt. Realizing that I had been in an institution since my early 20s and that I didn’t know how to do anything else outside that institution – I found that absolutely terrifying,” he added. Iron Maiden recruited Blaze Bayley as a vocalist.
Bruce Dickinson rejoined the band in 1999. Maiden has released six albums since, including 2021’s Senjutsu, a commercial and critical success.
Tanya O'Callaghan (L) and Bruce Dickinson perform in concert during Rocklahoma at Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch on August 31, 2025Photo by Gary Miller on Getty Images
However, Iron Maiden will not attend the induction ceremony.
However, guitarist Dennis Stratton, who played on the band’s debut, and Blaze Bayley (who subbed in while Dickinson was away), are available. As is Nicko McBrain, who joined in 1982 and retired from touring in 2024.
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