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Iron Maiden's 13-Minute Epic | Music News
Iron Maiden’s 13-minute epic “Rime Of The Ancient Mariner” from 1984 redefined metal’s limits, blending heavy riffs with spoken-word poetry to close their legendary Powerslave album. Masterminded by bassist Steve Harris, who drew from literature and sci-fi, the track was born from his solo vision before bandmates embraced its ambition. Guitarist Adrian Smith recalls how they focused on execution over length, unaware the song stretched to 13:38—until producer Martin Birch timed it. Live, it never feels long, and its enduring fan power cemented it as a tour staple, proving epic metal can be…
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