Powerslave (song)

Song infobox
Name = Powerslave


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Artist = Iron Maiden
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Album = Powerslave
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Released = 1984
track_no = 7
Recorded = Kingsway Studios, London
Genre = Heavy metal
Length = 7:07
6:47 (1998 re-release)
Writer = Bruce Dickinson
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Label = EMI / Capitol Records
Producer = Martin Birch
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prev = "Back in the Village"
prev_no = 6
next = "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
next_no = 8
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"Powerslave" is the title track on fifth album by heavy metal band Iron Maiden.It is a tale about the demise of an Egyptian pharaoh. The use of Egyptian imagery, such as the eye of Horus, and allusions to mythology is allegorical for vocalist Bruce Dickinson's spiteful outlook on the music industry, and how their greed and disrespect for talent leads to their own demise.Fact|date=August 2007 On live performances of this song, Dickinson wears a theatrical mask. The first guitar solo is played by Adrian Smith, followed by a solo by Dave Murray.

Credits

* Bruce Dickinson – vocals
* Dave Murray – guitar
* Adrian Smith – guitar, backing vocals
* Steve Harris – bass guitar, backing vocals
* Nicko McBrain – drums