A conversation with Steve Harris (Iron Maiden/ British Lion)

Steve Harris joins the show ahead of the Australian shows with British Lion and Iron Maiden. We explore whether British Lion allows for deeper lyrical exploration and comparisons to Iron Maiden. He shares thoughts on Bruce Dickinson's Mandrake Project, the recent reunion with Paul Di'Anno, and how fan interactions have shaped his legacy. We also examine Iron Maiden's themes concerning social and political climates, potential collaborations with contemporary artists, and the challenges metal faced in the mid-90s. Plus, there's plenty of bass talk!

British Lion Tour Dates:

Saturday, 31st August – Perth, Magnet House
Tuesday, 3rd September – Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory
Thursday, 5th September – Melbourne, Croxton Bandroom
Monday, 9th September – Brisbane, The Triffid
Wednesday, 11th September – Sydney, Manning

Iron Maiden Australian Tour Dates:

Sunday, 1st September – Perth, RAC Arena
Wednesday, 4th September – Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Friday, 6th September & Saturday, 7th September – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
Tuesday, 10th September – Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday, 12th September & Friday, 13th September – Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena
Monday, 16th September – Auckland, Spark Arena

[andrewjohn]

Great interview. It’s nice that Steve answers everything in a relaxed way. He is The Man and still talks like a regular folk, so humble.

[Dave.Weiss.]

I think that Harry is the reason SO many people picked up the bass. World class player and lyricist.

[vladimircokorilo]

Andy, as a fellow bass player to another, I could not have been more proud of you brother. Steve Harris is my hero and inspiration, and I am so happy that you got a chance to chat with the legend 🤘

[benleydon]

Wow! What a legendary guest. Steve Harris is the reason I picked up the bass guitar.

[ad_burner_sc]

good stuff Andrew, rockers like Steve H are a rare breed, I cant think of too many others at his level who have been going for near on 50 yrs who still have a positive enough attitude to deliver quality informative and down to earth interview such as this.

[edwardbrunsden]

Great interview and well done for asking the question about blaze. Props to Steve for saying nothing but good things about blaze.

[biorythmicshifter]

A true legend of music as a whole not just metal. One of the greatest bass players, composers and entertainers alive…

[Exinsbeats]

Woooow This is impressive. Thankyou for bringing us the true British lion, the bass genius, Sr Steve Harris.

[MultiMikey]

seventh son and somewhere in time for me masterpiece's

[MultiMikey]

be determined and always push yourself ' steve a prime example of this
great as always pal

[QBtracksandstuff]

Thanks to Steve, I've actually played that West Ham Precision Bass. It's a work of art.

[LegaliseFreedom]

Well done on bagging this one! Shame it's so short, but to be expected.

[AndyTheRoo]

I have actually never heard a question about down-tuning for Blaze. Bit of an interesting response too, but I love the respect that he showed to Blaze!!

[IanPotts-lvos]

Can't wait for the next maiden album awesome

[tomheaney]

Glad you got that one mate I'll bet you were buzzing after that one lol!!!

[TrivaxOfficial]

Fuck. Yes.

Congratulations, brother!

[talismanmia]

Great segment, thank you. I would have asked him the process by which songs make it onto an album, with 5 of the 6 band members introducing ideas and material to the others. How does one person's song end up making it while the next person's doesn't? For example, on the Senjutsu album, Harris' songwriting dominated. How did that come to be?

[larstinderholt]

Flight of Icarus. That would be what I call a bold statement when talking with the main writer of Iron Maiden. 😂

[paulmcginty]

He asked Steve about the Indian Premier League (cricket) and Steve turned it around to the Premier League Football. Nice swerve Mr Harris 😁👊

[maidenslayer]

The X Factor is the best Maiden album. Every song is strong.