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Bruce Dickinson review – metal’s charismatic star indulges his goofy side


Letting rip with that still thrilling and propulsive voice, the Iron Maiden frontman performs an all solo material set – keytars, bongos and demonic laughter included

His ability to hype a room has been honed over decades of what he calls the “day job” – being frontman with Iron Maiden. Photograph: Dylan Morrison Photography/BackgridHis backing group, the so-called House Band of Hell, are virtuosic – and sometimes feel a need to prove it. In leather jacket and trousers and wool beanie, Dickinson appears unruffled by the heatwave that has made the venue an oven.

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