"Away from the conventional, Blaze Bayley finds comfort: His initial solo album encountered failure 25 years ago, but he's now embarking on a tour to revisit it"
In a remarkable turn of events, Blaze Bayley's long-awaited album, "Silicon Messiah", is finally coming to life 25 years after its initial release. This album, which was overshadowed by Iron Maiden's "Brave New World" when both were released in the same week, is now doing what Blaze Bayley always hoped it would.
The ideas for "Silicon Messiah" were originally intended for Blaze Bayley's third album with Iron Maiden. These ideas have now become the core of the album, reflecting the lessons Blaze Bayley learned from working with Steve Harris.
Interestingly, "Silicon Messiah" was Blaze Bayley's debut solo album, released in 2000. Now, Blaze Bayley is on an anniversary tour, performing the album in its entirety.
Despite the challenges faced by the music industry, Blaze Bayley's attendances are not dipping. He prefers playing small, independent venues, partnering with them instead of large O2 halls. This approach seems to be working well for him, as his fans continue to support him.
The re-recording of Blaze Bayley's earlier album, "Live Fast, Die Fast", has also been well-received by most of Wolfsbane's fans. This was done due to lost master tapes and production issues, not to seek feedback from Rick Rubin.
The market for music artists, not in the top ten percent, seems to be shrinking by the month. However, there is fresh blood in the music scene, with bands like Tailgunner, Green Lung, and Wytch Hazel making their mark.
Sadly, grass-roots venues are closing down, and live attendances are dropping off. Despite this, Blaze Bayley's "Silicon Messiah" tour is currently underway, keeping the spirit of independent music alive.
Blaze Bayley is now completely independent and working with a great team. His album "Tenth Dimension" (2002) may not have been well-known at the time, but it paved the way for the success of "Silicon Messiah". As Blaze Bayley continues to tour and release music, it's clear that his passion for music remains undiminished.
