“But oh my God, he’s just awesome. Power, resonance, tone… fabulous”: Bruce Dickinson names some of his favourite singers

Iron Maiden man Bruce Dickinson talks about his favourite vocalists in the lead-up to the release of new solo album The Mandrake Project

Bruce Dickinson has named some of his favourite rock singers, and one of them isn’t a name usually considered when such matters are discussed.

In a new interview with SongFacts, the Iron Maiden frontman – who is currently promoting his upcoming album The Mandrake Project – extols the virtues of several singers, including Welsh crooner Tom Jones.

“If anybody wants to hear an amazing, balls-out metal voice, go have a listen to Tom Jones and imagine if that voice was doing metal or rock,” says Dickinson. “Obviously back in the day, he wasn’t. But oh my God, he’s just awesome. Power, resonance, tone… fabulous.”