The Wicker Man (song)

"The Wicker Man"
Single by Iron Maiden
from the album Brave New World
B-side	"Futureal" (live) "Man on the Edge" (live) "Powerslave" (live) "Killers" (live)
Released	8 May 2000 (2000-05-08)[1]
Recorded	1999–2000
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	4:35
Label	EMI
Songwriter(s)	Adrian Smith Steve Harris Bruce Dickinson
Producer(s)	Kevin Shirley Steve Harris
Iron Maiden singles chronology
"Futureal" (1998) "The Wicker Man" (2000) "Out of the Silent Planet" (2000)
Music video
"The Wicker Man" on YouTube
CD 2 clear cover
12-inch picture disc LP

"The Wicker Man" is a song by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released on 8 May 2000 as the first single and opening track from their twelfth studio album, Brave New World (2000). It preceded the release of Brave New World by three weeks. It is also the first single by the band since 1989's single "Infinite Dreams" to feature "The Trooper"-era lineup with vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith returning to the band in 1999. It was co-written by Smith, 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.