We recorded and mastered the album with Jase Edwards from Wolfsbane in his Tamworth UK studio, a very talented man who is the master in his profession, many hours of time and energy went into recording this wonderful album.


How did you proceed for the composition ?

We all wrote together, I had some ideas before, then the guys had some musical ideas so went to Larry's house the drummer and put it all together.


What are the lyrics talking about ? Where do you find inspiration ?

The lyrics are about my own life and events. I am inspired by things that have happened to me and the guys, so each song is from something from experience.


Who created the artwork ?

Felipe Machado, he was just awarded for the new Iron Maiden tribute album.


What are your favourite tracks on « The Man Who Would Not Die » and why ?

I love every track on the album as they are all very close to my heart.


Which songs from the album will you play live ?

Eventually all tracks will be played live that are on the album.


What are your touring plans for 2008 ?

We plan to keep touring as much as we can and visit as many fans as we can all over the world.


How do you prepare yourself mentally or physically before you enter on stage ?

I try to remain as calm as possible, I do lots of deep breathing and visualisation exersizes.


What are your favourite bands and all times albums ?

ACDC, Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio.


Can you tell us an anecdote which particularly marked your career ?

There are many times in my career but in the Maiden days I learnt a lot and carried the experienced through my now career. Coming to France to see the fans when Eddie fell over on the stage in France will always stay in my mind.


What are your projects for the future ?

To keep touring, keep visiting all the fans, make more great albums.


And as a conclusion, can you say some words for my radio show called Metal Choc ?

Metal Choc, Blaze Bayley here wishing you all the luck for now and the future, keep playing Blaze Bayley and look out for us visiting France and all you crazy headbanging bastards.