1984Released
6:47

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about Powerslave - 1998 Remaster. By Songfacts®.

This is about an arrogant Pharaoh in his dying hours. Because he's been raised to think he's a god, he can't understand why he's about to die and fights it in vain. He also feels overwhelmed by the power of death, and thinks sardonically about his heir. Just before he dies, he promises to return as a mummy.

The album cover shows a pyramid with a giant statue of the Pharaoh (reminiscent of the Sphinx), with the bands mascot Eddie as the Pharaoh. The artwork inside the album also carried this theme.

Lead singer Bruce Dickinson wrote this. He claims this is a sequel, or somehow linked to his previous song "Revelations."

Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Powerslave - 1998 Remaster.
EKey
MinorMode
4/4Time Signature
137BPM

Album

The album Powerslave - 1998 Remaster is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Powerslave - 1998 Remaster.
Parlophone UK
1998 Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd. This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1998 Parlophone Records Ltd
1998 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company

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