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In September 2012, Harris released his first solo album, British Lion.

Originating with a band, named British Lion, which he managed and wrote with in the early 1990s, Harris kept in touch with its vocalist, Richard Taylor, and guitarist, Graham Leslie, and the album, consisting of 1970s influenced hard rock songs, was written and recorded over a number of years around Iron Maiden's tour schedule.

Speaking to Kerrang!

in September 2012, Harris stated that he considers the record to be " more of a side-project " than a solo album, as he is more " comfortable in a band environment.