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Feed 'em in feet-first, this is no joke

"Holy Smoke" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was the first single to feature guitarist Janick Gers, who joined the band in 1990, and was released shortly before the album "No Prayer for the Dying". The single reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics of "Holy Smoke" address televangelist scandals in the United States during the late 1980s, referencing figures such as Jimmy Swaggart and Tammy Faye Bakker, as well as biblical imagery like Noah. The song criticises individuals who exploit religion for personal gain … read more
"Holy Smoke" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was the first single to feature guitarist Janick Gers, who joined th… read more
"Holy Smoke" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was the first single to feature guitarist Janick Gers, who joined the band in 1990, and was released shor… read more

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Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and principal songwriter Steve Harris. Although the line-up changed frequently during the band's early years, the core line-up for much of its history consisted of Harris, vocalist Bruce Dickinson, drummer Nicko McBrain, and guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers. Emerging as part of the new wave of British heavy metal, Iron Maiden achieved international success with albums including "Iron Maiden" (1980), "Killers" (1981), and "The Number of the B… read more
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and principal songwriter Steve Harris. Although the line-up changed frequently during the band&… read more
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and principal songwriter Steve Harris. Although the line-up changed frequently during the band's early years, the core line-up for much … read more

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