Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is deep into the making of his next solo album, currently recording vocals at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, CA.

The metal icon is expected to release the as-yet-untitled album via BMG in 2027, following up on his 2024 solo record The Mandrake Project.

Early reports suggest the new material could be one of Dickinson's strongest outings outside Iron Maiden.

A photo from Studio 606 shared by Jeff Scott Soto shows Dickinson wrapping up final vocal takes alongside bassist Mistheria and drummer Dave Moreno.

Soto praised the album, saying it was "beyond impressive," with Dickinson still singing at the top of his game.

The new record expands on Dickinson's creative circle behind The Mandrake Project, which included longtime collaborator Roy "Z" Ramirez as co-writer, producer, guitarist, and bassist.

Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser is also part of the sessions, sharing photos from Studio 606 showing him playing percussion alongside Dickinson.

Additional musicians involved in the new record include drummer Derrick Green and keyboardist Mistheria.

In a recent appearance on Chris Jericho's Talk Is Jericho podcast, Dickinson discussed his plans for the album, aiming to create music with an old-school approach.

"We're gonna keep it all," Dickinson said of their recording methods.

With the project building on The Mandrake Project lineup and now expanding to include more musicians, Dickinson continues to explore new musical directions.