Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Opens Up on Cancer Battle

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    Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson opens up to Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann on his cancer battle, explaining how he put off seeing a doctor until 'The Book of Souls' was completed and protecting fans from worrying for as long as possible.
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Komentáře • 228

  • @ricarcorpse
    @ricarcorpse Před 9 lety +410

    Bruce was more worried about fans freaking out than his own recovery. very few artists remain like you Sir. World class gentleman.

    • @necroplastful
      @necroplastful Před 9 lety +43

      +Ricardo Marambio This guy is a living example of an ideal human being. If people were more like him, the world would be a much much better place...

    • @kenwillis4998
      @kenwillis4998 Před 9 lety +12

      +necroplastful I love your comment. Agreed. Cheers.

    • @IVAN3DX
      @IVAN3DX Před 9 lety +14

      +necroplastful No, he's the living example of evolution.

    • @dorcasmeadowes9728
      @dorcasmeadowes9728 Před 8 lety +2

      +IVAN3DX That's not exactly how evolution works, but yeah, love Bruce.

    • @IVAN3DX
      @IVAN3DX Před 8 lety +3

      Dorcas Meadowes I know what evolution is and roughly how it works. I have no idea what I meant with that back then hahahaha. It was probably something related to how he evolved as a singer over the years, but I'm not sure.

  • @nickmaestas8441
    @nickmaestas8441 Před 9 lety +151

    I like how the interviewer actually lets the artist talk.

  • @jacobeberhardt1649
    @jacobeberhardt1649 Před 7 lety +134

    How is Bruce Dickinson not Sir Bruce Dickinson, yet?

    • @rjonboy7608
      @rjonboy7608 Před 3 lety +1

      Because he is a dirty, stinking, uneducated, hippie with no manners who will never accomplish anything like, say a good English airline pilot... he should get a day job!

    • @deadlynightshade1658
      @deadlynightshade1658 Před 2 lety

      @@rjonboy7608 lol... I hope this is just a joke. If not... get a life, dude

  • @MechaManDan
    @MechaManDan Před 9 lety +154

    This dude was like "I probably have cancer, but this album needs to get finished first."
    That's manly as FUCK.

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist Před 6 lety +1

      Dan Silvia no.thats stupid as fuck, can u compare a music album with a person life?

  • @leecarter5461
    @leecarter5461 Před 9 lety +41

    hearing bruce talk about protecting the fans from the bad news really shows how much he cares ... I had the same feelings and emotions when i was struggling to tell my kids that I was diagnosed with cancer. Nice to see a living legend that still has a soul .

  • @bradhill1099
    @bradhill1099 Před 8 lety +89

    Bruce is a very mentally strong, and mentally healthy guy....His attitude toward his cancer is inspiring....He actually cared about his fans enough to not let them know that he's very sick as to not cause them concern, and worry....A truly humble man....Would love to meet the guy...Saw them Wednesday April, 6, 2016 in Chicago...Book of Souls Tour, and it was fantastic.....Thanks for coming to Chicago Guys....!

    • @martf8014
      @martf8014 Před 6 lety +1

      meet him back in 2007 at Air Atlantique and it just reconfirmed to me that he was and still is my biggest idol

  • @johnvanhoeijen
    @johnvanhoeijen Před 9 lety +274

    I really think Gruhamed is a very good interviewer, who really shows his love for his job, wich let artist naturally open up. Even with the darker subjects. For the viewer (us) it's great and intriguing to watch.

    • @LoudwireMusic
      @LoudwireMusic  Před 9 lety +46

      +John van Hoeijen Thank you, everybody. It was my honor - G

    • @Ironsix6six
      @Ironsix6six Před 9 lety +16

      +Loudwire yah dude forget the haters you do a great job

    • @kenwillis4998
      @kenwillis4998 Před 9 lety +22

      +Loudwire The BEST interview of Bruce I have ever seen in 30 years of fandom with Iron Maiden. Bravo

    • @RIPdixiecarter
      @RIPdixiecarter Před 9 lety +7

      +John van Hoeijen He does have the dream job of most metalheads after all.

    • @Ellemphriem
      @Ellemphriem Před 8 lety +2

      +Loudwire You respect them, and every interview is so calm and informative.

  • @MrCold012
    @MrCold012 Před 9 lety +39

    Best frontman ever. And of the nicest human beings. Long live Bruce! Up the Irons!

    • @charitinisepsa7180
      @charitinisepsa7180 Před 3 lety +1

      HE IS THE BEST IN EVERYTHING HE DOES!! GOD BLESS HIM! 🙏
      i love you bruce❤️

  • @axeman9755
    @axeman9755 Před 9 lety +100

    "I found out I used to be a fish..."
    - Bruce Dickinson, 2015

  • @ahmetyenicay6649
    @ahmetyenicay6649 Před 8 lety +53

    I'm so glad he survived.

  • @TerrorizerGrindspeed
    @TerrorizerGrindspeed Před 9 lety +21

    Who the hell would dislike this?

  • @dvon1097
    @dvon1097 Před 9 lety +55

    We love u Bruce. MAIDEN FOREVER!

  • @DeadGlassEyes
    @DeadGlassEyes Před 9 lety +54

    Never been a huge Maiden fan but I have tremendous respect for this guy. Love you Bruce! The true essence of metal right here, folks.

    • @lisascarrott6142
      @lisascarrott6142 Před 5 lety

      Same here im not a fan either but i respect the guy for coming out with this and telling fans not to worry i hope he will be ok and in remission he got the treatment in time. Huge respect to him

  • @monno2600
    @monno2600 Před 9 lety +25

    Bruce Dickinson, what a legend!

  • @AnfalasHerdsman
    @AnfalasHerdsman Před 9 lety +40

    an amazing person , really down to Earth

  • @kenwillis4998
    @kenwillis4998 Před 9 lety +38

    I am so impressed with this young man. Brilliant and empathetic. I love how real this exchange was. He put Bruce at total ease. It may help that this lad is Bruce's sons age range. Bruce had the ease of a father a little bit, in my humble opinion.

  • @brettjohnson536
    @brettjohnson536 Před 8 lety +14

    Well I think I speak for everyone when I say thank God cancer was unsuccessful in taking this brilliant musician after unfortunately taking David Bowie. Having personally witnessed the devastating effects of cancer on good people I can say we need to keep fighting it, we've already made so much progress against it, I look forward to the day we can say no one else ever has to go through this horrible illness. On that note, listen to their last album and remind yourself, the singer had throat cancer when he did that, and you will have a new respect for that man; it's generally unbelievable the dedication he has.

    • @Nautilus1972
      @Nautilus1972 Před 8 lety

      +Anthony Gretton In fairness, you've only beaten cancer when you die of something else.

  • @corinneescobar2823
    @corinneescobar2823 Před 8 lety +14

    I love you, Bruce. So glad you survived the cancer beast.

    • @luciavalentova2206
      @luciavalentova2206 Před 6 lety

      Corinne Escobar me too because without Bruce was world very sad.

  • @mitchellhogg4627
    @mitchellhogg4627 Před 6 lety +115

    "Bruce you have cancer": "meh..."
    "Justin you have a slight cold": "sorry guys I'm going home"
    Metal>pop forever.

    • @Malaneth
      @Malaneth Před 5 lety +6

      *throws something on Manson during doncert*: Come here..... GET OUT OF MY STAGE YOU FUCKING PUSSY!
      *throws something on Bieber during concert*: ouch, that hurts :)

    • @jdjdhshdhdhrjdjdhshjdjidji1542
      @jdjdhshdhdhrjdjdhshjdjidji1542 Před 5 lety +13

      Justin Bieber is a slimy muskrat cunt fuckwad
      Bruce Dickinson is a motherfucking cancer killing plane flying metal belting god

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed Před 2 lety

      @@jdjdhshdhdhrjdjdhshjdjidji1542 - Do not let your hatred for Justin Bieber lead you to the Dark Side…

  • @jayheevlogs
    @jayheevlogs Před 9 lety +7

    this guy has to be the best interviewer all time, pretty much everytime I get annoyed by interviewers but with this guy he is not annoying at all I actually like this guy alot.

  • @FistKitso
    @FistKitso Před 9 lety +147

    "You can't kill the Metal" - Jack Black, Tenacious D.

    • @aaronmcbryer3980
      @aaronmcbryer3980 Před 9 lety +6

      +FistKitso But Dio though...

    • @FistKitso
      @FistKitso Před 9 lety +7

      +Aaron McBryer Yeah...well....At least metal itself won't die.

    • @aaronmcbryer3980
      @aaronmcbryer3980 Před 9 lety +3

      FistKitso Oh, yeah, of course, metal is eternal.

    • @gabattaz1
      @gabattaz1 Před 8 lety +2

      +FistKitso he lives in our hearts!

    • @tylercope5796
      @tylercope5796 Před 8 lety +5

      +gabattaz1 he lives in our sacred hearts
      sorry i had to

  • @SuperBenblake
    @SuperBenblake Před 9 lety +12

    This is a huge relief because if Bruce were not to have recovered I think things are bad enough for me I would have thought of "Following" him. I've had nightmare after nightmare about losing him and it was only in my subconscious that I could tell how bad it would effect me. He's a gentleman. He's not an arrogant rock star. Bruce Dickinson is unique. I learned my lesson with Michael Jackson that I had thought he'd never die and then all of a sudden he's dead and I went out of my mind. You cannot expect somebody just because they are famous that you can ignore them, cast them aside, and think they'll live forever. I am so relieved about Bruce! Let's hope for no more health problems!

    • @williampoole9897
      @williampoole9897 Před 6 lety +1

      Benjamin Blake Mitchner. Ben, please don't even say that You would follow Bruce if he had died. Suicide is a mortal sin and you will only end up in hell. Please make sure You stay talking with people. If You don't Pray, Start!. I will include You in my Prayers. GOD Bless You Ben, I know You'll be ok.

  • @stevel5912
    @stevel5912 Před 5 lety +2

    All the best to you Bruce, you're easily one of my favorite Iron Maiden singers

  • @listillolordoc7604
    @listillolordoc7604 Před 7 lety +4

    As a musician with cancer, you are an inspiration and hope!

  • @EyewitnessHistoryChannel
    @EyewitnessHistoryChannel Před 9 lety +31

    The pain of cancer may have made Bruce more creative in the recent album.

    • @IVAN3DX
      @IVAN3DX Před 9 lety +14

      +PazzaTV He says at the beginning that the cancer was detected near the end of the recording.

    • @EyewitnessHistoryChannel
      @EyewitnessHistoryChannel Před 9 lety

      IVAN3DX 'the pain' he also suspected that the cancer was there; 'lump on neck' it's a tad obvious something's wrong, he put off the check up until after the recording.

  • @laynethomasstaley1698
    @laynethomasstaley1698 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, I respect that so much! 6 freaking weeks with the thought you might have cancer... You’re such a strong person Bruce! Hell you’re freaking amazing! All my love and support🤘🏼❤️

  • @0okamino
    @0okamino Před 8 lety +6

    I only see Like and Dislike buttons on this video. That's not enough. Where's the Love button? All the best to Bruce and the guys. Up the Irons!

  • @Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist
    @Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist Před 8 lety +2

    Bruce's cancer incident effected a lot of people in the metal community. Bruce is such a living legend, and words would never be strong enough to describe if cancer claimed Bruce.
    Everyone wanted Bruce to pull through with it, and it was a breath of fresh air when Bruce was given the all clear. Even Paul Diannio, who has mocked both Bruce and Iron Maiden as a whole, wished Bruce a safe recovery.

  • @sebastianpenafiel3406
    @sebastianpenafiel3406 Před 7 lety +2

    The Interviewer deserves a promotion!. Well done!

  • @stephenbeard5674
    @stephenbeard5674 Před 7 lety +3

    To Bruce Dickinson I hope you get better. I've always been an iron maiden fan. I love singing y'alls songs and playing y'alls on my guitar. Iron maiden music always influenced me. So I hope that god himself puts his healing hand on you Bruce! And may iron maiden music live on.

  • @nesisgontier8841
    @nesisgontier8841 Před 5 lety +1

    bruce is such an humble and down to earth guy!, such an inspiration!.

  • @bjorkrajta4035
    @bjorkrajta4035 Před 9 lety +4

    The interviewer just does his job like he should. I think he's awesome but also lucky to talk with people like Bruce Dickinson,David Draiman,Kerry King,Kory Taylor etc. Keep up the good work

    • @nathanielleack4842
      @nathanielleack4842 Před 3 lety

      Id kill to be in his shoes. So happy I get to live my dream of hearing the thoughts and emotions of my favourite rockstars through Gru

  • @PrinceWesterburg
    @PrinceWesterburg Před 7 lety +2

    In 1982, with the charts full of poofy synth duos, Bruce did that massive scream in Number of the Beast and life has never been the same - played guitar for 33 years and had a great time.
    I have a lump in my face, now he's making me get that checked out - bruce saves the day again, I hope...

  • @VelcroKittie
    @VelcroKittie Před 7 lety +14

    Bruce didn't get Cancer.....Cancer got Bruced!

  • @harrisonmyers1572
    @harrisonmyers1572 Před 9 lety +49

    The way Bruce described his erstwhile facial hair, I thought he was gonna reference his countryman and fellow rocker Lemmy.

  • @SeaOfMadness
    @SeaOfMadness Před 5 lety +1

    After the surgery the way he speaks is definitely different - Even the shape of his mouth. Bloke's been through a hell of a lot and is still able to do more in a week than I've done in my entire life.

  • @dale8809
    @dale8809 Před 7 lety +1

    Bruce is really an inspiration. You get a glimpse on the what if factor that is very personal. Had something comparable to that and I know how he felt. He really makes a connection with people

  • @hugolafhugolaf
    @hugolafhugolaf Před 7 lety +1

    Dickinson is amazing in every way.

  • @Ken-vl4wk
    @Ken-vl4wk Před 9 lety +3

    Great interviewer + legend = EPIC interview.

  • @SuperBuzd
    @SuperBuzd Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you Bruce!

  • @MrToband
    @MrToband Před 9 lety +16

    bruce seems like a hell of a guy

  • @CoderatheGreat
    @CoderatheGreat Před 9 lety +1

    Glad to see Bruce is doing okay! Great interview!

  • @mostaza1464
    @mostaza1464 Před 9 lety

    Among the most respected artists ever! Music world without you, Bruce, would be a hell.

  • @Flatnosemcbrain
    @Flatnosemcbrain Před 8 lety

    just seeing you on tour makes my day...

  • @zofflex
    @zofflex Před 7 lety +1

    Best health to you Mr. Bruce

  • @Nghilifa
    @Nghilifa Před 9 lety +6

    Great interview!

  • @nathanielleack4842
    @nathanielleack4842 Před 3 lety

    One of my countries true greatest men. Proud to be a maiden fan and I admire Dickinson's talent, integrity and humilty. Such a fucking legend

  • @hraesvaelgrburzum7843
    @hraesvaelgrburzum7843 Před 8 lety

    what a fantastic,amazind and awesome person.
    total respect for a magnificent gentleman king.
    your legend will lives on even the eternity should fail.
    thanks to exist.
    i saw them las july the 22th in milano and it was fantastic.
    up the irons all the life.

  • @JohnnyRoevjaern69
    @JohnnyRoevjaern69 Před 9 lety +4

    great interview!

  • @adrianac3258
    @adrianac3258 Před 9 lety +1

    Respect to such a Warrior!!

  • @aprilshowers2165
    @aprilshowers2165 Před 6 lety

    I love this guy, every time I watch any interview with him I find out some new facts.

  • @carlstawicki1915
    @carlstawicki1915 Před 9 lety +28

    His voice has definitely changed.

    • @liamhughes1532
      @liamhughes1532 Před 7 lety +18

      Saw them live last week, I can assure you the experience was just as good as the other 8 times I saw them.

    • @beastkotathix6662
      @beastkotathix6662 Před 6 lety +6

      Liam Hughes I can agree to that - sounds the same as every other time I've seen them. He can still sing all of the songs just as well, but things like Aces High can be a bit of a strain if he's doing them live - it still sounds amazing, though.

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed Před 2 lety

      Bruce’s Radiotherapy (x-ray) knocks out the salivary glands useful for lubricating the voice, and you need years to recover from these glands getting a bit fried.

  • @gatorgirrrl
    @gatorgirrrl Před 8 lety +1

    Love you Bruce!

  • @EcBaPr
    @EcBaPr Před 9 lety

    love Bruce, great to see he is doing ok..

  • @aybmnn
    @aybmnn Před 9 lety +23

    We wanna see the photos

  • @5olas
    @5olas Před 9 lety +1

    What a fantastic interview.

  • @sharonbraye3157
    @sharonbraye3157 Před 9 lety

    Loved the interview !! \m/

  • @Salty_Groot
    @Salty_Groot Před 3 lety +1

    Bruce Dickinson is one of the greatest role models in heavy metal. One of the greatest frontman ever, great voice I mean he was back n forth threw out the entire show.

  • @ATotalDork
    @ATotalDork Před 8 lety +52

    Bruce is a fish and James is a table. Welcome to metal

    • @night-seeker666
      @night-seeker666 Před 6 lety +2

      Cerberus, lol, memes in a nutshell.
      #metalfishandtable

  • @hichamazzaoui6081
    @hichamazzaoui6081 Před 2 lety

    good to know your doing well now

  • @seanb112209
    @seanb112209 Před 8 lety

    I love how he did the interview but personally i would have asked a couple questions differently and asked other questions but other than that another great interview very informative good job

  • @jjathetube
    @jjathetube Před 8 lety

    Bruce, you look great!...Keep rocking my friend!

  • @keef71
    @keef71 Před 5 lety

    great interview, some really intelligent questions - not just the usual standard lines. and bruce is an inspiration - having read his autobiography, i would recommend it for anyone who may be down or even just a bit stuck in their life for whatever reason. his whole life has never been about 'poor me', if things are bad he always said 'well, how can i make this better?' and just did it. but never in an arrogant, entitled way - he just had that amazingly positive attitude. no wonder he does corporate speaking tours but even then, he's not a wanker about it he just says what he thinks in a commonsense way

  • @fatman1288
    @fatman1288 Před 7 lety

    gruhamed is amazing i love his interviews keep up the good work!

  • @Maceta444
    @Maceta444 Před 8 lety

    00:24 I love bruce quirky smile at "the tumor and everything..."

  • @killer1one1
    @killer1one1 Před 8 lety

    What a fucking GREAT guy! Legitimately thinks about how long the FANS will be worried when HE'S got the cancer in his throat! Class act, great interview.

  • @Borna909
    @Borna909 Před 9 lety

    I found myself smiling while watching this video. Both guys try to make the other one feel comfortable but still they speak honestly about things that are hard to speak of.

  • @haninaasmarini1784
    @haninaasmarini1784 Před 7 lety

    what an inspiration

  • @joma974
    @joma974 Před 9 lety +3

    The new album is awesome!!!! \m/

  • @MrLouisfine
    @MrLouisfine Před 9 lety

    I shared the same feelings with Bruce. I had a cancer in 2010 and my first reaction was: "Do I want to know it... now?"

  • @bluethunder7391
    @bluethunder7391 Před 9 lety

    Great interview.

  • @lefterispanos9543
    @lefterispanos9543 Před 7 lety

    Happy birthday dear Bruce

  • @irmasil3
    @irmasil3 Před 7 lety +1

    Legend.

  • @DooGie6390
    @DooGie6390 Před 7 lety

    34 Maiden concerts attended to and counting!!! UP THE IRONS!!!

  • @monicalopez8444
    @monicalopez8444 Před 7 lety +2

    thank god hes ok😄

  • @SonnyGTA
    @SonnyGTA Před 8 lety

    I LIKE this guy...this interviewer!! VERY good job!!

  • @Hindukushsailing
    @Hindukushsailing Před 7 lety

    Yes sir, we think we are invincible, man you lived a loud and overly large life on stage for us Now we need to understand that we are all human and need to think about ourselves. We need to look forward to the next level of life.. Family and adventure and love. Just live with love and be free and happy......

  • @jasondesjardins7371
    @jasondesjardins7371 Před 8 lety

    Refreshing to have a good interviewer for a change. Good job here.

  • @christschinwon
    @christschinwon Před 7 lety

    never question Bruce Dickinson!

  • @davidbarnich9436
    @davidbarnich9436 Před 7 lety

    Bruce Dickinson you rock man ...

  • @wolfslayer2337
    @wolfslayer2337 Před 5 lety +4

    WHRE DID YOU GET THAT TOOL SHIRT OR WHAT IS IT CALLED I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED IT!!!!

  • @mr.smithgnrsmith7808
    @mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Před 4 lety

    I’ve been having issues swallowing and a bit swollen on the right side of my throat...I have a bad tooth right above it and think, hope it’s from that. Wish I could talk to Bruce about it

  • @DontLetTheOldManIn
    @DontLetTheOldManIn Před 6 lety +1

    Maybe the biggest surviving entertaining metal superstar frontman is perhaps also the most engaging, humble, non-pretentious, friendliest of them all. He's like the free spirited, interesting, renaissance-man, rich uncle we all wish we had.

  • @jenapete
    @jenapete Před 7 lety

    As an expert I can tell you that Bruce got his fencing shoes on.
    Awesome!

  • @goldsaj
    @goldsaj Před 8 lety

    This interviewer is great, I think he might be even a bigger fan than me.

  • @lilgooni5418
    @lilgooni5418 Před 8 lety +10

    Do a Wikipedia fact or fiction with iron maiden or Bruce

  • @garymurphy8703
    @garymurphy8703 Před rokem

    It just shows that we are all just human cancer can get us all o hope all the people reading this stay cancer free

  • @sverrekolman4841
    @sverrekolman4841 Před 7 lety +3

    Bruce, you're a fucking hero 🤘🏻

  • @lisascarrott6142
    @lisascarrott6142 Před 5 lety

    I hope he is now ok

  • @Kyus2001
    @Kyus2001 Před 5 lety +1

    Congratulations to #BruceDickinson
    Cancer Free!

  • @4luK4rD1
    @4luK4rD1 Před 9 lety +2

    good interviewer

  • @digitalbathbomb
    @digitalbathbomb Před 2 lety

    This dude goes so hard

  • @sudiptoaichbhowmik
    @sudiptoaichbhowmik Před 5 lety

    Even after cancer he could sing like a GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hemuli0076
    @hemuli0076 Před 8 lety

    Good that Bruce is now in great condition :)

  • @thehardones222
    @thehardones222 Před 9 lety

    Bruce I just have one question... What are thosssseeee. But seriously glad your feeling better \m/

  • @garystrat999
    @garystrat999 Před 9 lety

    Awesome Hehehe!

  • @MaidenUtah1
    @MaidenUtah1 Před 9 lety +8

    Bruce Versus Cancer(and man, do I pity Cancer)

  • @patrickkowalski8256
    @patrickkowalski8256 Před 4 lety

    Fact or Fiction with this guy is LONG overdue!

  • @Vicarious729
    @Vicarious729 Před 5 lety +1

    I love Grahm's Tool shirt

  • @dontdraintheocean.2087

    Bruce Dickinson is a fucking viking with a big heart!