Blaze Bayley interview on Steve Harris, Iron Maiden favs, War Within Me & more

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Our today's interview guest Blaze Bayley (ex Iron Maiden, Wolfsbane, Blaze) talks about his latest studio album War Within Me and the creative process behind it. Blaze also discusses his time in Iron Maiden, including his favourite songs he co-wrote together with Steve Harris on The X Factor and Virtual XI, as well as his current relationship with Bruce Dickinson and other Iron Maiden members and the fans' love/hate relationship with his time in Iron Maiden.
In addition Blaze talks about Wolfsbane's reunion and the upcoming studio album, when it will be out and what to expect from it, as well as discuss the current state of Heavy Metal, metalheads' obsession with vinyl, riding motorcylce and... using tin foil to warm up.
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Motorcycles & tin foil
05:27 - War within
13:35 - Haters, supporters & Steve Harris
16:10 - Iron Maiden favourites
19:49 - Inspirations & The X Factor
26:56 - Maiden live album
29:41 - Wolfsbane's return
32:34 - Vinyl & metalheads
36:08 - Metal's revival
40:06 - Vocal heroes & Manowar
45:10 - What happens on tour...
47:45 - To all the fans...
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@MetalPilgrim 2 жыл бұрын

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@moonbananababy6870 2 жыл бұрын

Al the very best to you hope yur well great show keep rocking

@petewelsh9978 2 жыл бұрын

I played guitar live with Blaze in 2013, he’s an awesome vocalist but also real entertainer with great interaction with the fans and on stage banter with the band. A real career highlight for me. His solo material is amazing.

@heartwilson.8943 Жыл бұрын

I must have spoke to you guys in Glasgow . I was speaking to Blaze for about 20 minutes .

@handansen777 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing but love for Blaze. The X Factor is still one of my favorite Maiden Albums. He made that album a timeless classic.

@Alex.Horbach 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! One of my favorite Iron Maiden albuns. It's different, and that's not exactly bad.

@Frankamentise 2 жыл бұрын

Love The X Factor. Also love Virtual Xl. Prefer Bruce albums of course, but the Blaze era was great & happened during my High School years - so I associate those albums with wonderful times. 👍🤘

@mark_beastpriest5539 2 жыл бұрын

@@Alex.Horbach It was SUPPOSED to be different. It was better, IMO, than the previous two Maiden albums. It's in my personal top 10 Iron Maiden albums. It's also one of Steve Harris' 3 favourite Maiden albums.

@mark_beastpriest5539 2 жыл бұрын

@@Frankamentise I always preferred Paul Di'anno over Bruce Dickinson. Just me....

@matejtaus2447 2 жыл бұрын

I am not the biggest fan of Blaze Maiden albums, but his solo career is where he really shines. The last album was killer. Plus he seems like a really nice guy.

@elimalinsky7069 2 жыл бұрын

War Within Me is so freakin' good! One of the best metal albums of 2021 in my honest opinion.

@stevencolon1723 2 жыл бұрын

Its hard not to like Blaze. Looks like the kinda dude you want around a pool table and a few beers.

@mark_beastpriest5539 2 жыл бұрын

The problem in Iron Maiden was he was set up to fail. Rod Smallwood didn't like him, the fans decided not to like him, and the band refused to change the key on their songs to match his voice. I feel "The X Factor" was underated, and is in my top 10 Iron Maiden albums.

@finger3181 5 ай бұрын

I think it's their second worst album (virtual XI being their nadir)

@nilshult5115 2 жыл бұрын

The man, the myth, the legend. Lucky for us he didn´t listen to the idiots telling him he can´t sing. I think he sings better then ever

@benedictdonald4338 2 жыл бұрын

He's got a great voice! His solo career has been outstanding.

@leehambleton9919 2 жыл бұрын

Hardcore Maiden fans like myself won't hear a bad word said about blaze he gave Maiden 100% and on the two albums blaze did with Maiden there are some classic Maiden songs which still get performed in concert by the band to this very day and add to that blaze is a lovely human being he respects his fans and we respect him Lee Hambleton from Sheffield

@kristianp.405 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze really is someone to look up to. Everything he's been through. I was so exited when he joined Maiden. Year 1994 reading Kerrang, Metal-hammer and Scream magazine in Norway, just waiting for new stuff about Iron Maiden. Then, when the Man on the edge singel came out.... What a great singel. Judgement day was also one hell of a song for me. X-Factor and Virtual XI is one of my all time favorite Maiden albums. Both tours was a blast to watch! Can't remember being more exited to any concerts than that. To sum this up: Blaze era for me, is magical. And it was in a time periode of my life, when Maiden was my life. I love Blaze, and all the songs he did with Maiden. They played for 1500 people in Oslo, Norway on the X-Factour and it was magical for me. Got to met the band outside of the Oslo Plaza hotel, waiting 4 hours for them. They where so calm and nice to everyone. Blaze looking sharp and taking his time with the fans. Thank you for what you contributed with Maiden Blaze. Seen Blaze live several times after Maiden, and its always 100% . Hard working, down to earth bloke you are. Thank you.

@biorythmicshifter 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the X Factor. Still one of my favorite Maiden albums. Blaze has an infectious spirit, vital and boisterous. These are qualities a great frontman should have. Bottom line, no one could ever replace Bruce no matter how good the technical facilities are. Blaze gave Maiden something different and I embrace that individuality. Blaze deserves respect for his accomplishments. Who else that loves to criticize can say they sang for Iron Maiden in their lifetime.

@mightyduck_eli8981 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze has such an unique voice. Loved both of his Maiden albums. Sign of a Cross , Virus , Futureal and Clansman are just incredible

@larsgsanger3105 2 жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

@brianblackwell9794 2 жыл бұрын

A real genuine guy...down to earth and cares about his fans !

@craigsey3765 2 жыл бұрын

As an 18 year old, I was privileged to see Wolfsbane back 1989/90. Even then, I knew I had witnessed the GREATEST front man ever. I’m 50 now, and still hold that view. Legend.

@larsgsanger3105 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@AllOuttaBubblegum123 Жыл бұрын

Where has the time gone eh? I first saw Wolfsbane when I was 17. They played my local nightclub to only a few people. I stood right in front of blaze and knew he was something special. I never imagined he would go on to be the singer with Maiden. I'm 49 now and still love my music lol.

@maxfrancois89 2 жыл бұрын

I never understood the Blaze-hate. I guess I didn’t have cool metal friends and my family didn’t have internet when X Blaze’s Maiden- albums came. I just didn’t know you were supposed to not like Blaze! Virtual XI is still one of my favorite records and has been a great part of shaping my musical identity. I feel Blaze has gotten a great more recognition the last couple of years, and well deserved so. Grinding on after the Maiden days cannot be easy. War Within Me is a solid heavy metal album and Pull Yourself Up really cements my view on heavy metal and Blaze Bayley. Hope to see Blaze live now when the plague is starting to disappear!

@craigmcghee4 2 жыл бұрын

Going to see him in September near where I live absolutely buzzing for that

@maxfrancois89 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigmcghee4 Lucky!

@joshuag.j.insole7803 2 жыл бұрын

I was never a massive fan of the Blaze era Maiden (although I've come to enjoy the albums in recent years), but I always loved his personality. He always seemed so down to earth, humble, friendly, and easy to get along with. He is such a good dude.

@joelmacdonald6994 Жыл бұрын

Very much the same here. Not my favourite albums but they’ve grown on me, and he’s a heck of a dude.

@michaelmacaulay7808 2 жыл бұрын

My youngest (13yo) son is crazy into maiden and has never had any exposure to the ins and outs of line up changes. He loves - loves - Blaze's albums. Top man and this is a great interview!

@PhillipCalvin627 2 жыл бұрын

I apologize for the novelette in advance. Everyone who knows me who has even the slightest interest in music knows that Iron Maiden is my favorite band. Most people are surprised when I tell them that The X Factor is one of my favorite albums. It has helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life. Obviously it was a dark time for Steve, but Blaze voice makes the album as perfect as it is for me as a fan. There is that cliché question, “what song saved your life?” For me I have a legitimate answer Judgement of Heaven. It was exactly what I needed to hear, when I needed to hear it and it was Blaze’s performance on that album and that really sells it atmospherically for me. Loved Virtual XI and the solo career as well. Cheers!

@matthewclark7952 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. I too was in a very bad place, looking for a way out but it passed in time with help from Blaze/Maiden, particularly The X-Factor. There was a particular catharsis I found with that album.

@DenverStarkey 2 жыл бұрын

also one of my favorite IM albums. hard for me say which are in what spot , but my top 5 fav albums in no particular order are: X Factor, Seventh son of Seventh Son, Somewhere in Time, Killers, number of the beast. IM is also my favorite band and steve harris is teh sole reason i picked up the bass guitar ( i still play , but no band these days , i got some shitty phone quality vids up on youtube just search Denver Starkey) that album also got me through a dark time. when i was 13 our house burned down in 93 by 94 every one and their mother's uncle's cousin was jumping on the grunge bandwagon. Bruce exited maiden that same time which was a cold slap to all in my circle. then metallica delivered a crushing blow to mine and my friend's hearts when they released that crap called "Load". We needed some good classic metal and well IM + blaze delivered when X-factor dropped. and we were ready when the tour started . we went to our first concert in 93 it was sepultura , but we were watching for IM touring, this was back when you really had to hunt for that tour info too no internet. so in 1996 we found out they'd be playing in Houston, we snagged tickets up as fast as we could and they became the second concert we ever went to. it was at a small crappy little bar called the Millenium that held only 2500 people the guard rail had just a foot and 1/2 space between it and the stage and the stage was too small for IM to use any of their props or even their own PA system. , but the show was incredible high energy and LOUD as all mighty fuck. i swear i have never been to a louder concert since then, not even IM and i've seen them about 15 times since that first one. at the end of the show the band got to the front of the stage and were shaking hands. i managed to shake steve's and blazes hand but could not squeeze my way over fast enough to shake nicko's or janicks or murray's hands. to this day it is still the best concert I've ever seen even if Blaze isn't quite the live frontman Bruce is, he did damn well that night.

@garymitchell5899 2 жыл бұрын

Where's the 'novelette' whatever that is.

@DaveTheFuckingBrave 2 жыл бұрын

X Factor is also one of my favourites

@502Imcomingthrough 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is such an awesome dude, fun & down to earth, his solo albums are so damn amazing. Look after yourself Blaze, we want you around forever

@KostasMousoulis 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is such a nice guy! He loves what he is doing! I enjoy his albums cause he always pours his heart in them. I still listen to The X Factor, it's one my favorites and I think it's really great and a unique album in Maiden's career. His music got me through hard times and I wish that maybe one day I will tell him that in person! Thank you Blaze!

@michaeldean7220 2 жыл бұрын

One of his greatest achievements has been the humility and class he has shown since the Maiden days. This in total contrast to a certain Mr Dianno. When Blaze joined Maiden everything was stacked against him. Maiden's old school metal was considered old hat and ridiculed by the press who just focussing on grunge. Steve Harris was in a dark place due to going through a divorce. And ultimately anyone would have struggled to fill Bruce Dickinson's shoes. Notwithstanding that his voice was just not suited to Maiden's back catalogue. It was a square peg in a round hole albeit a very talented square peg. Maiden fans were reeling with the departures of Bruce and Adrian and were almost pre conditioned to dislike the X Factor. We were in mourning. And that's why true Maiden fans now revisit that album and gain a true appreciation of it. Sure it's still dark and the production is still muddy but there are some great tracks with The Sign of the Cross being the stunning highlight. Virtual XI was a little weak but redeemed massively by the all time classic The Clansman. He should be very proud.

@ASeasonInSidewinder 2 жыл бұрын

Dianno = Best Vocalist for Maiden Dickinson = Best Frontman for Maiden Bayley = Best solo career and general class act, plus his Maiden albums were actually pretty good in retrospect

@michaeldean7220 2 жыл бұрын

@@ASeasonInSidewinder sorry can't agree with Dianno. The great thing that Dianno brought was that slightly gruff punk vocal and attitude that helped Maiden stand out from the crowd. However, in the long term he was not the answer and had he stayed their career could have stalled terribly. Too unpredictable, a fondness for chemicals and a dubious work ethic that would not have stood up to the rigours of touring. He was agent of his own downfall and has spent 40 years bitching and trying to live off his Maiden days. Bruce took them to the next level.

@ASeasonInSidewinder 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldean7220 definitely not defending the man's character. When they booted him they had good reason. But I always go back to Killers as their strongest album overall and his vocals there are impeccable. But I am also just a big fan of more falsetto vocals like Judas Priest and Dianno busted out more of those high notes. Like the Killers riff with the "Ah ah aaaaaah". I also want to acknowledge that I love Dickinson as much if not more than most. So no knock to him as he is also a world class talent. I just prefer Dianno's style on a personal level.

@michaeldean7220 2 жыл бұрын

@@ASeasonInSidewinder Maiden fans still appreciate how Paul helped them break big. But as per my previous post I just really appreciate how blaze has dealt with the ensuing years. Paul was the agent of his own misfortune whilst Blaze was a victim of the musical landscape, a poor choice by Steve as his vocals were so different, and ultimately a huge commercial business decision by Rod Smallwood.

@DenverStarkey 2 жыл бұрын

you know dianno is on good terms with them these days and has been for a very long time (they buried teh hatchet , back in the late 80's actually) . back when he was ousted though he was a total coke addict, and it made him an ass when he'd get high. he'd get high and start looking for fights at the drop of a dime. i've actually read Dianno's auitobiography where he admited much of this. Time in california prison (5-6 years i think is what he got) cooled his jets off a lot.

@Ravenh4wk 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen Blaze live about 5 times now, the last time being just a few months ago. He always gives value for money and you can see that he is so passionate about the music. It doesn't matter if he plays at huge stadiums or for just 50 people - he always gives 110%. Some of his solo albums are definitely better than quite a few of the recent Maiden albums too (and I say that as a massive Maiden fan since 1983)

@skippertheeyechild6621 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with your last sentence.

@coloneltrumpman 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is quality! Hard working, humble talented and a genuinely nice soul!

@p90man 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is awesome . Love the Blaze era Iron Maiden albums.

@studiosraufncingr6965 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is REALLY underrated. He is a hidden gem in metal music! 🤘🤘🤘

@willrecordmaster2 2 жыл бұрын

I have so much time for Blaze. I saw him dual headlining with Di'Anno in 2012 and bought backstage tickets. He was such a champ, super interested in what we all had to say, happily signed everything I had with me, and even spotted me in the front row and pulled me into the mic to bust out some of Man on the Edge. One of my fondest musical memories.

@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze rules!!!!! Love the Maiden albums and his solo records are incredible!

@mauriciogago4465 2 жыл бұрын

The dream would be to see Bruce and Blaze sharing a stage. Blaze seems to have a lot of admiration towards Bruce, and Bruce at the very least appreciates Blaze, so I don't see how this couldn't be the case. At the very least if Bruce does a solo tour once he releases his new album. Both of them are amazing.

@bloodbrothers_im 2 жыл бұрын

We played there with Blaze and Di'anno in Lviv in 2012. Nice to remember :)

@MetalPilgrim 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! He told ONE MORE story about that show in Lviv! Absoultely crazy one! And it will be out as a separate episode soon ;)

@scottcolston9117 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Blaze. I'm 49 and love all of your work and work ethic. I'm knocked down every day and lifted back up when the music hit s my ears. MEMPHIS TN AND SURROUND NASHVILLE ETC ARE WAITING! Long live Blaze and band!

@redgeokennedy5600 2 жыл бұрын

The X Factor changed my life.The Sighn of The Cross was the song that did that from the start...And then there came Maiden classics like Fortunes of War,Look For The Truth and I fucking love Judgement of Heaven.I love Blaze and I think in my opinion he played such a big role in the career of The Beast.Even his album Silicone Messiah was a fucking masterpiece!❤😎✌🤘👊You a legend Blaze and true Maiden fans will definitely respect your part in the Maiden story...🎶🕪

@sudsysutherland359 2 жыл бұрын

I got to see Blaze Bayley a few years back in London,Ontario,Canada & it was on a Sunday evening & sadly there was only a handful of people at the show but Blaze & his band mates played like there was thousands of people there & i got to meet Blaze afterwards which was a great experience!

@thesash7063 2 жыл бұрын

I love Maiden and The X Factor and Virtual XI are great albums. I have seen Blaze with Maiden four times and I really enjoyed it \m/

@jaysondudley4176 2 жыл бұрын

I watch Wolfsbane support Maiden and thought just what great music was being produced by Wolfsbane - went straight out the following day and bought a Wolfsbane album - loved it. What a great voice Mr Bailey has.

@edgarg.8013 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze Bayley's albums with Maiden are definitely one of my favorites!!!! Cómo estáis amigos!!!! a great song!!!!

@ZealSeraph 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is such a likable person. We're lucky he's been able to pull himself up from all the hardships and still keeps doing what he loves, no matter what anyone says. Looking forward to seeing him and his band again this July.

@devilpuppetsinc 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing Blaze live in Chicago during the Endure and Survive tour was a great experience and I was so happy to meet him and the full band. I gave him a copy of my band’s CD because he inspired me to keep trying and working through everything going on at different times in my life. I doubt he listened to it, but he listened to me talk about it and how he helped me get through difficulties in my life. Just a wonderful person and his music is wonderful for me. I love the Maiden albums but my wife (also a Maiden fan) doesn’t like them too much. However, I think it’s so cool Blaze named “Como Estas Amigos” as that’s one of her favorite Maiden songs.

@DaveTheFuckingBrave 2 жыл бұрын

My wife doesn’t necessarily love metal but through me she knows like TONS of blaze, maiden and hammerfall songs 😄

@robertkerr9738 2 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. Such a good human.

@joelmacdonald6994 Жыл бұрын

As a biker, I totally understand his obsession with riding. Knowing where he is, I can say he doesn’t know truly inclement weather. But nonetheless, we are all acclimated to our own area, so I can appreciate his dedication to riding on 2. When you endure the uncomfortable just to get your fix of 2, you get it. Makes me like the guy even more. One of metal’s most unappreciated guys. Blaze is awesome. How many would have taken on an impossible task? I do enjoy Blaze’s work with Maiden, but he was not set up for success. This guy had the guts to take the chance. You have to respect that. He’s always been appreciative of the fans, and he’s always been about music. Love the guy.

@mardo7878 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is the coolest guy in metal 😎

@TheTimeProphet 2 жыл бұрын

I met Blaze Bailey a couple of times. He likes to spend time with his fans. Great guy.

@danw4490 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is such a good singer! I really like this guy.

@MetalMistress888 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME INTERVIEW !! - I just met Blaze in Swansea (UK) and he is a "diamond geezer". I told him that I love his voice as it is deeper than most other singers and more unique.

@pancriminal1413 2 жыл бұрын

Underrated singer who sang on great and the the most underrated records in Maiden discography (and I don't like the band records after 2000 at all). What is interesting is that he participated as songwriter in some songs there, and the ones where he credited as main author (Man of the Edge and 2AM) are simply outstanding in my opinion. Nothing but respect for Blaze!

@pstrzezek 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze Bayley it's a really cool guy. In my opinion is a tragic hero of Iron Maiden history. He was chosen by IM who knew his limitations. And still instead of giving him better material (like you said) for example from Di Anno era, they were torturing him with Hallowed Be Thy Name and others.. And they guy is not a bad singer. They just wish him to keep up with Bruce, which is recipe for frustration and ultimately failure. I love Maiden but I see the only fault on their side there. Also it's not elegant to bent the truth in official Mick Wall biography about Blaze being fired. The truth is that they knew Bruce is coming back whole '98 tour was still in its final stage.

@pabloroybal41 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is a class act all the way. To this day, he remains the nicest, most humble and most appreciative famous person that I have ever met. His solo career has also been damn near flawless.

@mrmitch5054 2 жыл бұрын

Great guy blaze Bailey. Just proper 😎

@amberalexandrabayleycooke212 2 жыл бұрын

Just to say : " Thank you so much for being the wonderful, lovely and charming Man you are, my dear Blaze, a huge part of my heart belongs to you, I adore your courage, your strength and your real talent. Sometimes I feel just like I would spend my life next to you....oh, wait...you already are on my side, under my skin... since I met you in person, many, many years ago in Tamworth... 🤟🏻💖 Stay safe, take good care of you and keep on being the amazing Man you are.... I wish you all the best,my Metal Knight and King. My love for you has no boundaries... Blaze. 💞💋🎶

@Futureal_Dio 2 жыл бұрын

thanks to Blaze for beeing Blaze and rock on from Norway

@RonaldPatino Жыл бұрын

Respect for Blaze, he is indeed a great singer

@petersantana8484 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze Bayley 4life!🤘

@karathorn5500 2 жыл бұрын

Love Blaze Bailey he's a humble and really great guy. Love his music and his voice, his solo albums are just fantastic. Also I do like his Iron Maiden work too, I'm a massive Bruce fan but I really have a lot of respect for Blaze's Maiden work. He really has found his passion though in his solo work which are magic to listen to and enjoy.

@marcdiego1 Жыл бұрын

Blaze's solo stuff is amazing. War Within Me is a great record. Bought the cd on the day it came out.

@simonnomis5302 9 ай бұрын

Blaze made one of the best and unique album for Maiden...he is a great singer ,strong voice and full of emotion...honest artist and a fighter...dont answer as dickinson fanboy..i also love bruce but i believe the Blaze era is great...well done Mr Bayley

@thommysguitarcorner4687 2 жыл бұрын

It's funnny, in the way he talks and he's so passionate about everything, he's a lot like Bruce.

@GermanPeixeira 2 жыл бұрын

Long live Blaze!!!

@edgeofsanity9111 Жыл бұрын

This interview made me respect him more than I already did

@ChuckJansenII Жыл бұрын

Honestly, X Factor and Virtual XI have grown on me. They are excellent albums. That's a hilarious story about the guys stealing the alcohol free beer. I wonder if those guys started to act drunk and then had a sudden realization the beer was NA which would have sobered them up real fast. Eric Adams is the man. That is great advice about breathing like a baby. Never heard it put that way. I've heard nothing but great things about Iron Maiden and so happy that Blaze remains friends with everyone in the band. And Blaze is a geek just like us. Doesn't get more real than that. Great interview.

@hangman960 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is a really nice guy,met him few years back

@declanoshaughnessy7733 Жыл бұрын

Hi Blaze best wishes from Ireland have been a maiden fan since the beginning of Iron maiden loved Paul Dianno, Bruce Dickinson,and yourself Blaze Bayley loved your career at Wolfsbane brilliant start band I am not going to judge any part or way Maiden went only to Thank you for your part in Iron maiden much appreciated bro🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟best of health and happiness to you for the future cheers bro Declan from Galway Ireland 🤟🤟

@hernandfernandezcuartas7684 2 жыл бұрын

Love Blaze! Great singer, writer and frontman!

@marcdietzel2487 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful entertaining interview! I laughed a lot. THX Blaze, your such a cool guy!

@tombmyst11 2 жыл бұрын

He really seems to be a great guy to hang with! Plus the great voice he has! Thanks for the interview man ✌

@pedro3115 Жыл бұрын

His voice is so suitable for a animated movie or tv show. I love him, his voice, his accent.

@shad7832 2 жыл бұрын

Glad i didn't listen to the idiots who said blaze is not meant to sing for maiden or the albums he did with maiden suck. Glad i listened through my own ears. Blaze rules,before maiden, in maiden and in solo years. Love everything Blaze done,especially Virtual IV ,great album as is X Factor, the wolfbane albums and his fantastic solo stuff as well. Blaze is 100% metal

@asdf9890 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing for a channel of this size. I was shocked when I saw how small your subscriber base is, I would have thought it to be 100x that! Thank you for making these videos, I find them very interesting. Also, I haven't really listened to the Blaze albums much, as it was a time where I quit listening to Maiden for over a decade after NPFTD. I remember hearing Bruce left and thought well they are done, glad I was wrong!

@sergiopaulino859 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the interview with Blaze and he earned my respect for so humbled and respecting others singers such as Bruce. thank you! Great Interview.

@AllOuttaBubblegum123 Жыл бұрын

First saw wolfsbane at my local club many years ago. Only about 10 people there. Became a HMS and followed the band straight after. Was lucky to see them at the old London astoria and in their hometown of Tamworth one Christmas.

@stepsgaming Жыл бұрын

I discovered Blaze in the last year, hope he makes it out to the Us again sometime so I can see him live.

@jeanssi3668 2 жыл бұрын

I've met him a couple times, such a nice guy. We organized an event back in 2009 and he was playing here in Lappeenranta, Finland on the "The Man Who Would Not Die" tour. The place was packed, the feeling was amazing, great Iron Maiden classics as well as his solo material, which is awesome btw. People, do yourself a favor and listen to the acoustic versions of Como Estas Amigos and Judgement of Heaven with Thomas Zwijsen and Anne Bakker. Such great and underrated songs.

@gustavk962 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze was really good in Maiden. Nothing but appriciation for him.

@kresimirmandic3807 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze, great as always. I was in attendance at that Gods of Metal festival listening to Blaze & Manowar, it's awesome to hear such anecdote. Blaze, thank you for all the awesome music and positive vibes. In my book you are the one of Heavy Metal musicians I have the most respect for.

@markw.loughton6786 2 жыл бұрын

Saw Blaze live last Thursday, absolute gent.

@ritchieblackmore2711 Жыл бұрын

I love you blaze bailey my hero looking forward to seeing you in Scotland again bro .

@RudolfKlusal 2 жыл бұрын

I loved X Factor and Virtual XI, I mean it :-)

@jeanbonnefoy1377 Жыл бұрын

Watching Blaze and listening to him, it's obvious that he shares a lot with Bruce: rage and courage. And all that brings me back to the X Factor tour when I saw him at its opening stage in France and some eight or ten months later, at one of the closing stints and noted his incredible evolution inside the band - obviously having fully recovered from his accident. I followed him afterwards and always enjoyed his touring in smaller venues (one if my best memories being a gig at La Loco in Paris).

@alexfaulkner735 2 жыл бұрын

What a great guy. Really just a pleasure to listen to. Keep rocking Blaze.

@keithgabbard3539 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze is awesome with a wonderful personality .

@mwojciak 2 жыл бұрын

My Hero! I cannot describe how much I love Blaze. I support him as much as I can. Buy every album, attend to every show possible. He is not my favourite singer, and his music is not my cup of tea somethimes :) Since B&B he went to the direction I didn't understand, and his voice has changed, I prefered when he was singing in lower scale. But still, he is a fantastic human being, I wish him all the best and I will always support him.

@charleigh195 2 жыл бұрын

Saw Blaze support Iron Maiden with Wolfspane about a year before Bruce left at Hull City Hall ,not a massive fan of his former band but what an incredibly nice guy.Keep rockin Blaze.

@cheekyfragrance 2 жыл бұрын

Any metal fan should surely know and appreciate Silicon Messiah at the very least. Personally, Blood & Belief and the William Black Saga are my favourites.

@Thegamer10113 2 жыл бұрын

Silicon Messiah and The Man Who Would Not Die are favorites

@skippertheeyechild6621 2 жыл бұрын

Endure and Survive is awesome.

@valeriotagliaferri2125 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, such an interview. I like his perspective about doing music. Thanks guys!

@craigmcghee4 2 жыл бұрын

Love blaze his maiden albums severely underrated and his solo stuff is fucking awesome

@MetalPersonJ 2 жыл бұрын

You know, one thing I think would have helped Blaze....singing more Paul Di'Anno songs with Maiden. He didn't have the range for a lot of Bruce stuff but he had a decent range for a lot of Paul stuff. Sub out Hallowed for Phantom, Trooper for Killers, 2 Minutes To Midnight for Murders In The Rue Morgue.

@matejukic791 2 жыл бұрын

Agree! And thats why I see him as a missed oportunity for something New and different! Stuff Like 2MtM, Clairvoyant and The Evil that Men Do are half a tone and classics Like Hallowed, TNOTB or Hallowed full Octave beyond his range, although he did asked for tuning down half a step but Harris refused.I can understand that.But although Many fans Will dissagree with me but I don't understand keeping most challenging material from Bruce in rotation despite his lack of range! And although I really can understand fans would've missed that legendary songs at first, would've been so much better without them instead destroying them and I am sure Blaze would've been accepted much better by the fans! :)

@DaveTheFuckingBrave 2 жыл бұрын

It would have helped if they tuned down their guitars, which would have been an absolute no brainer.

@matejukic791 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveTheFuckingBrave Blaze asked for that and rest of the band tried to get Harris to tune down instrument when things became very hard on the Virtual XI WT but Harris was afraid of the reaction of the fans..rest is a history.

@DaveTheFuckingBrave 2 жыл бұрын

@@matejukic791 yes, very stupid decision

@matejukic791 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveTheFuckingBrave As a fan of both Blaze and Maiden, I really can understand Harris point of view at the time, but that kind of decision means you have to say goodbye to TNOTB album and pretty much everything from POM to SSOTSS albums cause those stuff are mainly half a tone beyond Blazes range..on the other hand, I can confirm many fans would've welcomed back returning of the stuff Like Killers, Phantom of the Opera, Prowler or Remember Tomorrow as a decent replacements for Bruces classic material cause The hard core fact is that material, in the eyes of the Maiden fans belongs to Bruce as a trademark of that legacy and without their hero, there is no classics for them..and despite our preferences, no one cant deny this..on the other hand, this changes would've allowed Blaze to sing Within his range and after couple of good gigs, everything would've been possible.. :)

@isfet5149 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview, from an awesome singer!!!

@crazylegsthiss 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this interview! blaze is such a great musician with an amazing voice… and he seems to be a great person, could listen to him talking like forever! love and lots of strength from switzerland

@stuartsutton9350 2 жыл бұрын

Blaze gets a hard time off a lot of maiden fans but he did the 2 albums and as time goes on the haters seem to be less and less. He did a solid job and admits the older maiden songs weren't the best for his vocal range. Great bloke is Blaze

@detonationcruster 2 жыл бұрын

I love Blaze! The 2 albums he did with Maiden are 2 of my favorites. War Within Me slays Senjutsu - although I love them both.

@2hatzg256 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome X factor is such a killer record

@yeailikeu 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure listening an interview to Blaze, thanks so much Metal Pilgrim 🙏😉

@The73mp73 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see Blaze. Although I love Helloween's 3 lead vocalists working together, I'd have liked to see Paul, Bruce, and Blaze do an album. Ok I'm dreaming.

@studiosraufncingr6965 2 жыл бұрын

I would pay good money to see album like that

@daraboy1973 2 жыл бұрын

Your all dreaming lol😅

@alekskot9240 2 жыл бұрын

Ofcourse the X-Factor is one of my favorites!

@stevenbolstridge596 2 жыл бұрын

Luckily when I first got into Iron Maiden, Blaze was already with them. In fact the first Maiden gig I ever went to was with him, so I’ve always liked his albums with Maiden from the start. His solo albums a great too!

@rumpleforeskin1275 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Blaze!!! Please come to Nashville, Tennessee!!!

@jasonreynolds6643 Жыл бұрын

Blaze is such a cool real guy!! Much respect

@Scottjf8 Жыл бұрын

Great interview!!!!

@moonchild22 2 жыл бұрын

I never was a Blaze fan, I do respect His work in Iron Maiden, however I remember the first Time I listen the Silicon Messiah Album... It was an astonishing display of how metal should sound in the early 2000's.

@benedictdonald4338 2 жыл бұрын

HIs solo albums are light years better than his Maiden albums. It's not that those albums are bad. Instead, his solo career is simply stronger.

@elimalinsky7069 2 жыл бұрын

@@benedictdonald4338 He's also very consistent with his solo releases. Not a bad album to be found, each one is absolutely stellar!

@adalbertovalentin8112 2 жыл бұрын

I still love the x factor album.I really think Blaze is amazing when he comes in maiden.his voice for me gives to maiden a darker filling.he is a metal warrior.

@aeronbern1769 Жыл бұрын

This man is a beast! An inspiration! And his voice is just amazing!

@boxingfan6766 Жыл бұрын

Blaze Bayley on his haters: "they know me but I don't know them. Ha!" Brilliant 👏🏼

@robbaldwin2402 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to picking up a bunch of Blaze records the next time I see him live; I love the guy.

@fatarry Жыл бұрын

War Within Me is an amazing album. I've kicked opiate painkillers I've been prescribed for 2 and half years cold turkey by just listening to that album. Great gym album and really helps with my own struggles with mental health too. Heavy Metal Prozac indeed.