Go Brucie! You have to love the man, and I have to admit, I agree 100% on what he has said.
I was really lucky to see Maiden on their last tour of Australia back in 1992 when I was 17. Australia will never get a Maiden tour even again, because like America, we follow the stupid "trends" as well. A real shame.
As an Australian Maiden fan who would love to see them again, but knows it wont happen, I still understand and agree with what Bruce is saying, despite that countries like Australia may fall into the descriptions he speaks of.
Thank god a well known musician like Bruce still has the guts to speak out. He might piss people off sometimes, but at least he is not dishonest and isnt afraid of going left when everyone else goes right.
Respect to you, Bruce!