Roy Z: From Co-Producing to Playing Guitar on Bruce Dickinsons new solo CD The Mandrake Project

On this episode, we’re joined by Roy Z, Guitarist, Songwriter & Producer of the new Bruce Dickinson solo CD “The Mandrake Project”. Roy has produced & played on five Bruce Dickinson solo albums, including the 2024 new release, “The Mandrake Project”. Roy discuss’s the crafting of this masterpiece of fresh music & how he orchestrates a musical plan around Bruce’ vision. Topics covered include the origins of the songs, how he & Bruce collaborated around Iron Maiden’s busy schedule, & Bruce’ other endeavors. We receive a synopsis of the general storyline & fascinating Characters contained in the “Mandrake” concept. Roy touches on each & every song on the album, the videos, bringing the new material to the live setting & even the comic series! 00:00: Open, Roy Z introduced, reminiscing about the Halford L’Amour concert 2003 02:00: Crafting & orchestrating Bruce’ vision & the origins of “The Mandrake Project”, rumors of a Dave Murray solo album