The track will be the first single from his upcoming solo album, The Mandrake Project, with this being his first solo project since 2005. Due for release on 1st December, Dickinson shared a teaser video to hype up his fans.

In a press release Dickinson said, “it was important to set the tone of the project with this track,” with him promising that it will be staying loyal to his rock roots.

He continued, “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!”

Afterglow of Ragnarok – The new single from Bruce’s ‘The Mandrake Project’!

Out 1st Dec and available to pre-order on Deluxe Gatefold 7″ Vinyl and pre-save on your favourite streaming platform – https://t.co/6wGZY9gkc3

The vinyl single includes the B-side ‘If Eternity Should… pic.twitter.com/9tCciiabAg

— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) November 6, 2023

The album, The Mandrake Project, will focus on the struggle that comes with power and establishing your identity, overlaid on a backdrop of science and the occult. The release date has not yet been confirmed, but fans can expect it to be available in 2024. When purchasing the album, fans will receive an accompanying comic book series that further explores the story of the album.

The comic book series will be a trilogy, focusing on “a dark, adult story of power, abuse and a struggle for identity, set against the backdrop of scientific and occult genius.”

Listen to Dickinson divulge more information on the project below, in which he shares that “it’s music but it’s also much much more,” with him revealing that it’s been in the works since 2014.

Dickinson has also announced a solo tour, set to begin in May 2024. He will be touring the UK and Europe. Tickets are available to purchase here.

Preorder the 7 inch vinyl edition of “Afterglow of Ragnarok” complete with comic book here.

18/05/2024 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow
19/05/2024 – Manchester Academy – Manchester
21/05/2024 – Swansea Arena – Swansea
23/05/2024 – Rock City – Nottingham
24/05/2023 – O2 Forum Kentish Town – London

Stream Bruce Dickinson’s solo work here.

In announcing the tour the singer stated that he wishes to “Take the audience on a musical journey through my career as a singer, with a show of songs and sounds that explores and surprises” 

The singer started his musical career as part of the band and co-founder of The Who formed in 1964. The original lineup of the band included the singer (Singer/guitarist), Pete Townshend (Singer/ guitarist), Keith Moon (Drummer) and John Entwistle (Singer/bass guitarist).

Moon sadly passed away on September 7th 1978 and the 43rd anniversary of his death was yesterday. Entwistle also sadly passed away on June 27th 2002. Following the sad deaths of both Moon and Entwistle, the singer and Townshend have vowed to carry on the band and have both managed to pursue solo projects whilst remaining in the band. 

The Who are famed for their debut single “I Can’t Explain” (1965), as well as singles “My Generation” (1965), “Pinball Wizard” (1979) and “Who Are You” (1978). The song is also the theme tune for the main US Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) series.

The singer’s solo career began in 1973 and he has since recorded 10 solo studio albums with his last album being As Long As I Have You released in 2018. The singers hit singles include “Giving It All Away” (1973), “Written On The Wind” (1977), “Free Me” (1980) and “Without Your Love” (1980).

The singer expressed that he missed touring during the Covid 19 Pandemic and said “This pandemic has brought home to me what an important part of me singing is and it’s made me determined to get back onstage asap. See you soon!”

The singer has promised to involve his audiences during the tour. The singer expressed that he wishes to have closer contact with his audience and also said “I look forward to having closer contact with my audience than festivals and arenas allow. Leaving time to chat.”

The singer’s tour kicks off in Birmingham on November 7th and will see him performing throughout the UK. Tickets go on sale on September 10th at 09.00 am.

Tickets on sale 9.00am BST Friday 10 September. Details athttps://t.co/PnJNuspeYC pic.twitter.com/maaj3IpLVK

— The Who (@TheWho) September 8, 2021

See Roger Daltrey’s Tour dates below. Tickets are available here

07/11/21 Symphony Hall- Birmingham
09/11 O2 Apollo- Manchester
11/11 Royal Concert Hall- Nottingham
15/11 London Palladium- London
17/11 Brighton Centre- Brighton
19/11 Cliffs Pavilion- Southend-on-Sea
21/11 New Theatre- Oxford
24/11 SEC Armadillo- Glasgow
26/11 O2 City Hall- Newcastle
29/11 Empire Theatre- Liverpool
01/12 Portsmouth Guildhall- Portsmouth
02/12 Bournemouth International Centre- Bournemouth