Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser has revealed that he’s taken part in the recording of Bruce Dickinson’s next solo album, adding percussion during sessions at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California.
Sharing several behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, Kisser expressed his excitement about collaborating with the Iron Maiden frontman. He wrote:
“What a privilege! Truly an honor to participate on the new album of the great master of metal @brucedickinsonhq a gentleman and a f**king legend! Thank you for letting me play some percussion on the album! Obrigado @brendan_duffey_audio pelo convite! And @daveghrol what a studio you created, simply magical. Hope you like the distortion from the new pedal @fuelmusicaudio 🤘🏻 Heavy Metal rules! 🎼 @ironmaiden @sepultura”
Earlier, hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Yngwie Malmsteen, Talisman) also shared his experience visiting Studio 606 while Dickinson was putting the finishing touches on vocals. Soto recounted: “How lucky am I? I went to say hello to my dear friend Mistheria who I worked with on his Vivaldi Metal Project and of course is part of Bruce Dickinson‘s solo endeavors these days.
“Arrived at Dave Grohl‘s studio right as Bruce was doing some final vocals to his new album. He finished and came out to chat/hang a little but then asked if I wanted to hear a few of the songs…umm, YEA!!
“I must say besides the fact that he is still singing at the top of his game, the songs, performances, and the overall vibe I got from all was beyond impressive, I think this outing will be one of his strongest ever outside of the Maiden camp.
“To add frosting on the cake, I got to try a prototype for a new Trooper beer, this one is a nice IPA which I’m normally not a fan of, but this was really good, it’s not out yet so I feel pretty lucky to have tried it before the rest of the world haha”.
While Dickinson has yet to share a release date, the album will follow The Mandrake Project, which came out in March 2024 via BMG. Fans can expect the new record no earlier than 2027.
