Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show - 17/04/2009

Bruce is joined by Chicago four-piece Madina Lake. Fusing the commanding guitars of heavy metal with crisp harmonies, electronic accents and the melodic conceits of indie rock, Madina Lake is a conceptually ambitious group whose songs tell the stories of an imaginary community. The band itself sets its music in a town created in the mind of the bass player Matthew Leone, which is set high in the American mountains, isolated from human contact and has remained in a 50s themed era. Music then provides an outlet for the band?s views on politics, culture and the media?s obsession with celebrity status. Formed by twin brothers Matthew and Nathan Leone they first gained nationwide media recognition when they appeared together on a TV series called Fear Factory, using their $50,000 prize money to fund the making of their demo. Bruce asks them about recording their new album Attics to Eden, working with esteemed producer David Bendeth, and how their performances in the UK were received.