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"The Wicker Man" is a song by Iron Maiden, released as the first single from their album Brave New World in April 2000. It was co-written by Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson and Steve Harris. It was co-produced by Kevin Shirley and Harris. The title is inspired by the British cult film of the same name. The song should not be confused with "Wicker Man" from Dickinson's solo career, the lyrics of which are more closely themed around the film. The latter song can be found on the 2 disc edition of The Best of Bruce Dickinson.

The radio version of the song differs from the album track, with the chorus' first line "Your time will come" followed by the line, "Thy will be done", and the third line followed by another "Thy will be done". The last line is followed by "Don't turn, don't run." This is the case for every chorus except for the third chorus in which the third line is followed by "I'll be the one" and the fourth line is followed by "Burn on the sun." This version is considered extremely rare. The single's cover art was by Mark Wilkinson, after a piece by the famed artist Derek Riggs was rejected. This was the last piece Riggs would create for Iron Maiden (until a piece for 2007's These Colours Don't Run), reasoning that they were too hard to work with. This art work was used for the picture vinyl disc and various minor pressings.

The guitar solo in "The Wicker Man" is played by Adrian Smith. Source Wikipedia.

Bruce Dickinson -- vocals
Dave Murray -- guitar
Janick Gers -- guitar
Adrian Smith -- guitar, backing vocals
Steve Harris -- bass guitar, backing vocals
Nicko McBrain -- drums


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