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Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) has premiered a new video for his new song “Afterglow Of Ragnarok.” This track is from the frontman’s new solo album “The Mandrake Project,” which will be released on March 1.

Dickinson commented:

“It was important to set the tone of the project with this track. As befitting its title, it’s a heavy song and there’s a great big riff driving it…but there’s also a real melody in the chorus that displays the light and shade that the rest of the album brings… and just wait until you see the video!”

Director Ryan Mackfall added:

“Many years before I was a director, I have fond memories of various music videos that spoke to me and one of those was ‘Can I Play With Madness’ by Iron Maiden. For me it defined what a music video is. Little did I know, many years later I’d be on a call with one of the stars of that video, Mr. Bruce Dickinson, discussing ideas for a music video. Bruce has felt like a kindred spirit from that moment and it was therefore only right that we attempted to bring the story of ‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’ to life in a live action form,” Mackfall continues, “Naturally the music is a big part of the engine of the music video and this track was a heavy hitter from the first play. But beyond that I firmly believe it’s also the passion of the artist that defines the results – Bruce’s passion is unmatched. I really hope the fans find themselves taking Necropolis’ journey with the mandrake juice time and time again. This is just the start of something very special!”

“The Mandrake Project” Track Listing:

01. “Afterglow Of Ragnarok”
02. “Many Doors To Hell”
03. “Rain On The Graves”
04. “Resurrection Men”
05. “Fingers In The Wounds”
06. “Eternity Has Failed”
07. “Mistress Of Mercy”
08. “Face In The Mirror”
09. “Shadow Of The Gods”
10. “Sonata (Immortal Beloved)”

In other news, Dickinson has also announced a 12-episode comic series, which will be complied into three graphic novels. The following was said about that in a press release:

“‘The Mandrake Project’ is not just an album, but a dark, adult story of power, abuse and a struggle for identity, set against the backdrop of scientific and occult genius. Created by Bruce Dickinson, the comic series is scripted by Tony Lee and stunningly illustrated by Staz Johnson for Z2 Comics, released as 12 quarterly issues that will be collected into three annual graphic novels. The first episode will be released in comic shops on January 17, 2024.”