Bruce Dickinson - The Chemical Wedding

 Never in my life...
Never in my life have I been an Iron Maiden fan...but when a friend of mine introduced me to this album by lead singer Bruce Dickenson, I was lulled into a cacophony of metal riffs and still powerful vocals that have no doubt resonated through years of so-so metal bands and influnced hundreds of bands. I have been told numerous stories of Iron Maiden's unwaivering devotion to their fans, and in light of the Metallica divorce from their fan base and all the other sellout bands, this kind of loyalty deserves true respect, and after hearing this album in it's entirity and hearing the stories, I say rock on Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickenson and I feel that I missed out on years of not being a fan of this prolific metal band. February 23, 2008

 10 star cd!!!!
I do few reviews, but this is one of those cds that if you dont have it you are missing out on some very good music here!! Its one of those cds that I keep going back to!! I cant really compare it to an IM cd but I it does have an dark feel to the music and satin comes up a lot here!! Its a differant sound than other releases by Bruce!! November 25, 2007

 Chemical Wedding
Bruce's best solo effort ever! This is a must-have for any fan of the Master of Heavy Metal. Roy "Z" Ramirez' iconic Aztlan-Rock chops bring a new depth to an already formidable rock presence. Alchemy themes correspond gracefully to this organic overture of driving rhythms and piercing Bruce Dickinson vocals. "The Chemical Wedding" is unlike anything else, in it's unique themes and pristine lyrical/musical performances. February 13, 2007

 Bruce's Best
If you don't know where to start with Bruce, start here. This is a milestone in heavy metal. All the songs here rock, except for maybe the bonus tracks on the remastered edition, but even then they are still quite good. As far as what tracks are "good", don't pay attention to what anyone writes here. The tracks have many layers and you will find the songs you like and the songs that aren't as "intriguing" to you. Many of the songs I play over and over are songs others don't think are the best tracks... and you will make your own choices. If you have all of Maiden and you need a fix and you don't have this disc... then BUY IT NOW. December 31, 2006

 Good songs, but...
Most Bruce Dickinson fans rate this as his best solo album. However, I personally place it third behind Tyranny of Souls and Accident at Birth. I like this album, don't get me wrong, but the de-tuned guitars and the bass guitar strings on the 6-string guitars just don't do it for me. I really can't stand that droning sound. I know they were trying for something "modern" sounding, but that effect ruins it for me. Fortunately, it's not on every song. ;-) And the songwriting and Bruce's singing is great as usual. Anyway, if your a Bruce or Maiden fan, get this, you won't be disappointed. It's still way better than anything Maiden put out in between Seventh Son of a Seventh Son and Brave New World. And keep in mind what I said, that most Bruce fans do think that this is his best. November 10, 2006

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