McKay would have foreseen this.”Īdditionally Iron Maiden’s management issued a statement a year ago admitting, “Six lines from “Life’s Shadow” were referenced in Steve’s song “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” The management company added “this matter was settled some years ago by agreement with Robert Barton.” Fans can listen to the two tracks below to hear the similarities.Īlong with the lengthy and costly lawsuit, Iron Maiden removed “Hallowed Be Thy Name” from their set list but now with a settlement reached, fans can rejoice and perhaps shine a glimmer of hope that the song makes it back into the rotation during the bands Legacy of the Beast Tour starting in May. Not just because it was different from all I have done but because of the person backing me up in it Peace Dikio Eli-J. I was literally dancing in my seat while working on this. However “due to escalating legal fees and the potential huge costs of a court case it was pragmatic to reluctantly settle this action with McKay for £100,000, a fraction of what he brought the action for. It’s a song of Praise and thanksgiving to God.
Much of the dispute was over credits and dollars which McKay felt belonged to Brian Quinn and Robert Barton, who both share writing credits on “Life Shadow.” The suit identifies parts of the song were not only used for “Hallowed Be Thy Name” but also for Iron Maiden’s song “The Nomad” from the album Brave New World released in 2000.Īn Iron Maiden spokesperson released a statement saying, “We do not believe that Brian Quinn was the one who wrote these six lines in question over 40 years ago as was claimed by Barry McKay. The song was written by Steve Harris.The dispute and debate has finally come to an end for Iron Maiden as they have come to terms with their lawsuit over the 1982 song “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” Former band manager Barry McKay claimed that the band lifted parts from the song “Life Shadow,” a 1974 song by the band Beckett, and used them to complete “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” The two members of Iron Maiden specifically in question were Steve Harris and Dave Murray. Lyrics to song Hallowed Be Thy Name(Bonus Song) by ICED EARTH: Im waiting in my cold cell when the bell begins to chime Reflecting on my past life and it. There is actually no way to describe this song other than absolutely inspired and brilliant.This is probably the best song ever written! They often never fulfill their original dreams because they have been deceived by all those fake dreams that have been instilled into them by society. Learn to play Hallowed Be Thy Name made famous by Iron Maiden on Ukulele with the Yousician app Perfect for beginners and advanced musicians. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. They have this illusion that the life they’re living is the one that was meant for them, and this prevents them from looking any further. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. The sentence referring to life being “just a strange illusion” should probably not be taken literally, and it seems to be indicating that the way most people consider their own lives is an illusion and not life itself.
The unfolding story of the song is seen through the eyes of a man who, facing imminent death, experiences first anguish, then terror, and finally hope that he will return – hence the final line taken from the Lord’s Prayer. Its about the thoughts and emotions of a man who is sent to the gallows. Hallowed Be Thy name is considered to be the greatest Iron Maiden song of all time.
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