Bruce Dickinson would find Iron Maiden a “replacement” if he couldn’t sing again

Almost ten years after treatment for cancerous tumor found on the tip of the Iron Maiden singer’s tongue Bruce Dickinson frankly stated that he would give up his role if he could not sing.

In the new interview with Rich RollDickinson, 66, said he would be willing to help the band find a replacement if he is unable to sing after treatment. “I was quite willing to accept that I might not be able to sing with Iron Maiden anymore,” the singer said. “Maybe I can sing, maybe I can sing differently, but if I can’t sing the way I have to sing with Iron Maiden, I’ll help them find a great replacement because music is sacred.”

But his career wasn’t his main priority after his diagnosis. “When I had throat cancer, the last thing on my mind was, ‘Will I ever be able to sing again?’ The first thing on my mind is, “Will I be able to get through this and stay alive?”… And I thought, “Well, we’ll get to that stage when I’m done and start trying to sing.” ”

Dickinson joined the band in 1981 and contributed to some of Iron Maiden’s most recognizable singles, including “Run to the Hills” and “2 Minutes to Midnight.” He left the group in 1993 due to growing tension among the group and eventually returned in 1999. Since then, the band has continued to tour and record their latest album: Senjutsu, will be released in 2021.

“One of the reasons I think the band has survived is because over the years we’ve grown into each other as people, but at the same time, music is always sacred,” Dickinson said of his relationship with his bandmates.

October 21, original vocalist of Iron Maiden Paul Di’Anno died at 66. after experiencing “serious health problems.”

The band released a statement paying tribute to the late singer, writing:

“We are all deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Di’Anno today. Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was enormous and helped set us on the path that we have been on as a band for almost five decades. “His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be fondly remembered not only by us, but by fans around the world.”