Well, would you look at that? Today marks one full year since Bruce Dickinson dropped The Mandrake Project on the world. At the time, metalheads were buzzing—because, let’s be real, anytime the Iron Maiden frontman does something outside of the band, it's worth paying attention to. The hype machine was in full swing. Reviews praised it, fans seemed eager, and for a brief moment, it felt like Dickinson had delivered a solo album that would actually stick around in people’s playlists for a while.
And then… it kinda just disappeared.
Seriously, does anyone still talk about The Mandrake Project? It had all the makings of a killer solo release—Bruce’s unmistakable wail, solid musicianship, and a concept that should’ve kept fans engaged. But for whatever reason, the album lost steam faster than a Maiden setlist without "The Trooper." Was it just a case of metal fans having the attention span of a goldfish? Or did The Mandrake Project just not have enough staying power to keep ...
In this urgent episode of CMS News, Chris Akin shares the absolutely devastating news that KISS's original lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, has passed away at the age of 74. The legend died after being hospitalized for a brain bleed following a fall and his family made the difficult decision to turn off his ventilator. Chris pays tribute to "Space Ace," acknowledging his enormous influence on guitar players (alongside Eddie Van Halen) and the indelible mark he and KISS left on rock and roll, setting the tone for the 70s and early hair metal. It's a profoundly sad day as we continue to lose our rock and roll heroes.
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