The Nomad

Album: Brave New World (2000)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about the Bedouin, who are the nomadic warrior tribes of the desert. The song was originally written for Iron Maiden's 1998 album Virtual XI. >>
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    Ryan - Bethany, OK

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  • John from Vincennes, InThis is one of my favorite Maiden songs. It would be awesome to hear it live. I have scoured the internet tirelessly for a live version, but nothing. Is it safe to assume they have never performed this song live?
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