BLAZE BAYLEY (WOLFSBANE, ex-IRON MAIDEN) took part in the UK's Zombie Boot Camp last weekend, and has posted video footage online.

According to the Zombie Boot Camp website: Zombie Boot Camp is an event that borrows certain elements from SWAT training, paint-balling, Live-Action Role Play (LARP), and 'Scare attractions' to create a unique experience that we hope you'll rave about for years to come. Zombie Boot Camp is set in alternative present, where a zombie outbreak has spread across the UK. Private security firms are brought in by the government to train specialist teams of zombie hunters in the worst affected areas. When you arrive at RAM Training, YOU are the latest recruit to sign-up for Zombie Boot Camp. Your day will begin with being kitted out with tactical SWAT clothing, then you'll recieve a brief from one of our associate research-scientists about the zombies, before you begin your training.

More information here.

Blaze's video footage can be seen below:

Blaze Bayley's new acoustic EP with THOMAS ZWIJSEN, called Russian Holiday, is due out on February 5th and is available for pre-order here in the following packages: Basic, Silver (name mentioned in the booklet), Gold (name mentioned in the booklet and a limited edition t-shirt). The EP features four re-arranged songs from previous albums and one brand new song written by Bayley and Zwijsen.

Bayley recently issued the following update regarding the artwork:

"Today we are starting a competition for the cover artwork. Are you creative and do you want to be part of this EP? Send us your creation to management@blazebayley.net before 22/12/2012. The winning artwork will be used on the cover and winner will be mentioned inside the booklet. He/she will also receive a free signed copy of the EP.Winning artwork will have to be available in high definition.”

Bayley recently announced South American Acoustic Tour dates with the Belgium-based classical guitarist Thomas Zwijsen and Anne Bekker. The schedule has been updated and is now as follows:

January

11 - Vitoria, Brazil - Teacher's Pub
12 - Polos De Calda, Brazil - Astral
13 - Santos, Brazil - Cafe Central
16 - Londrina, Brazil - Hush Pub
18 - Asuncion, Paraguay - TBA
19 - Ponta Grossa, Brazil - Emporio Avenida
20 - Curitiba, Brazil - Blood Rock Bar
24 - Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil - Hocus Pocus
25 - Londrina, Brazil - Kalahari
26 - Campinas, Brazil - Sebastian Bar
27 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Stonehenge Bar
31 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Rio Rock And Blues

February

1 - Bauru, Brazil - Jack Pub
2 - Aracatuba, Brazil - Viveri Eventi
3 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Manifesto Bar