# British Lion – ‘The Burning’

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 16 July 2024  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/british-lion-the-burning/

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**British Lion** is **Iron Maiden** founder **Steve Harris’** first-ever side project. Their eponymous 10 song debut album was released in 2012 and pronounced both “brilliant” and “a big hearted ferocious triumph” by the music press who also commented that although it’s stamped with Steve’s inimitable style, it’s also very different to **Iron Maiden** so fans will be in for a whole new experience seeing and hearing the songs live – a trademark that was continued to glorious effect with the release of ***The Burning*** in 2020, which was spearheaded by three epic singles: **‘Spit Fire’, ‘Lightning’, **and **‘The Burning’.**

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The band has undertaken a relentless touring schedule since, including shows in Canada, North and South America and the Far East, and are now due to return to Japan as well as undertake their first-ever tour of Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

**British Lion are:**  
Richard Taylor – vocalist  
David Hawkins – guitar  
Grahame Leslie – guitar  
Steve Harris – bass & keyboards  
Simon Dawson – drums

According to Harris, the decision to embark upon his first-ever side-project was strictly down to the raw talent of the musicians involved.

Special guest at all dates will be **TONY MOORE’S AWAKE.** Tony Moore was an early keyboardist with Iron Maiden way back in 1977.

Pre-sale tickets on sale Thursday 18 July at 10.00 am AEST  
General public on sale Monday 22 July 10.00 am

**BRITISH LION – Australian Tour Dates**  
Saturday 31st August – PERTH – Magnet House  
Tuesday 3rd September – ADELAIDE – Lion Arts Factory  
Thursday 5th September – MELBOURNE – Croxton Bandroom  
Monday 9th September – BRISBANE – The Triffid  
Wednesday 11th September – SYDNEY – Manning

TICKETS VIA: **[http://www.hardlinemedia.net](http://www.hardlinemedia.net/)**