Iron Maiden - Speed of Light Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Speed of Light' by Iron Maiden?

   The song 'Speed of Light' was written by Adrian Smith and Bruce Dickinson, both members of Iron Maiden. Adrian Smith is one of the band's guitarists, and Bruce Dickinson is the lead vocalist.

2. What inspired the music video for 'Speed of Light'?

   The music video for 'Speed of Light' is a homage to four decades of video gaming and Iron Maiden's visual history. Directed by Llexi Leon, it features the band's mascot, Eddie, traveling through various video game-inspired worlds. The video includes numerous references to past Iron Maiden artwork and iconic imagery.

3. Was there a special release format for 'Speed of Light'?

   'Speed of Light' was released as a digital download and also as a single-track CD exclusive to Best Buy in the US. This release marked the first use of Iron Maiden's original logo on a single cover since 1996’s 'Virus'.

4. What unique musical influences are evident in 'Speed of Light'?

   'Speed of Light' features influences from classic rock bands like Deep Purple. Bruce Dickinson mentioned that Adrian Smith’s guitar riff reminded him of something from Deep Purple’s album 'Burn', prompting them to include an homage with an Ian Gillan-type scream at the beginning.

5. Is there an associated game with 'Speed of Light'?

   Yes, following the release of the music video, an actual 8-bit climb-n-dodge game titled 'Speed of Light' was released. In this game, players can control Eddie as he seeks to rescue a girl being kept hostage, mirroring his journey through different worlds in the music video.