The Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson released “Afterglow of Ragnarok”, the first single of his upcoming studio album “The Mandrake Project”. An official video for the track is also available and shows all the mysticism of the lyrics.
The complete album will be out next March 1st but until then more singles might be released. He also has scheduled tour dates for next year to promote the new album. His touring band will be formed by his longtime collaborator and guitarist Roy Z, bassist Tonya O’Callaghan, drummer Dave Moreno and keyboardist Mistheria.
Bruce Dickinson releases new song “Afterglow of Ragnarok”
Lyrics
“I am your very soul
For what you do not know
I am the truth that’s playing hide and seek
And I will not be free
I cannot choose to be
Till my creator takes the chains off me
All has come to nothing
All will burn in hell
Now the bridge is broken
All is overcome
I crossed the shining the seas
Eyes of creatures follow me
Moonlight guides a (?) standing close
Afterglow of Ragnarok
Becomes the shadow of the dawn
From the night the sun will rise again, again
From me there’s no escape
No opening the gate
Encountered freedom just a hopeless dream
I read your silent mind
I feel your hate refine
And the burning will begin in the circle of lust
All has come to nothing
Now the bridge is broken
All is overcome
I crossed the shining the seas
Eyes of creatures follow me
Moonlight guides a standing close
Afterglow of Ragnarok
Becomes the shadow of the dawn
From the night the sun will rise again, again
All has come to nothing
The world is only dust
Now the bridge is broken
And the fire, in the eyes
All has come to nothing
All has burned to hell
Now the bridge is broken
I crossed the shining the seas
Eyes of creatures follow me
Moonlight guides a (?) standing close
Afterglow of Ragnarok
Becomes the shadow of the dawn
From the night the sun will rise again, again”
The Mandrake Project – Track list
1. Afterglow Of Ragnarok (5:45)
2. Many Doors To Hell (4:48)
3. Rain On The Graves (5:05)
4. Resurrection Men (6:24)
5. Fingers In The Wounds (3:39)
6. Eternity Has Failed (6:59)
7. Mistress Of Mercy (5:08)
8. Face In The Mirror (4:08)
9. Shadow Of The Gods (7:02)
10. Sonata (Immortal Beloved) (9:51)
