Bruce explained in an interview that the Mandrake Project is the ability to capture your soul at the moment of death and use the soul for either good or bad reasons depending on who obtains it.

I was a fan of Maiden (my favorite band) since 1990 but everything changed when Bruce released the single for Tears of the Dragon in '94. That's when I became obsessed with Bruce/Maiden. I also met Bruce in '94 which was amazing. What a nice, humble, cool guy. For me, his solo stuff is my favorite with Maiden coming in at a close 2nd in preference. Only Alter Bridge comes close. So, having said all that... I love the new song. It has a Chemical Wedding vibe and Bruce sounds incredible. The video is as cheesy and cheap as I expected and I love it. It's Bruce, which I mean in a good way. I can't wait for the new album to be released. Afterglow of Ragnarok is 10/10 in my books. Another smash hit from the legend. Now to get my wife to start enjoying Bruce/Maiden... 18 years later and no success.

. Bangin song. I like it

wow !!.....love it !!~!!

Just bought the ticket for the concert. 25 years awaiting since the Last concert for scream for me Brazil Record. Greetings from São Paulo, Brasil !!!

Took 2 or 3 listens to click, but now I love it. Does indeed sound better off KZfaq (Ultra HD on Amazon). Video was... interesting. Liked parts of it, like the look of the Shaman and Bruce in the cloak. Other parts, like the bridge, not so much. Might be better in the comic book. I'm intrigued by the story. Getting vibes of the movie Banshee Chapter, and Blue Oyster Cult's Imaginos.

This song surprised me... when I heard the teaser I hated it.... now that I got the whole thing.... it was fantastic!

Rock n Roll Ribs......dec 2nd...14th ann .......yes the last time i was there was the 10th ann .........met tim ripper !!

🤘🥰🤘 still jamming out to it

I need to let the song grow on me, what's sure is, I love the chorus, the vocal line is powerful and not flat. However, as James said, the video looks like it's been made 20 years ago, don't know how it's even possible. Most of the time the lighting is not matching or cheap, the worst part is the protagonist being surrounded by flames. So many artists can do that way better without having to pay thousands of money. It's not dramatic but it saddens me a bit considering the money the band, Bruce has, the potential, the ideas are here. I'd like to see Maiden doing a super well produced music video where they appear Btw Bruce is being Bruce and we love that

I love it actually ;) and I’m really nerdy about the setting and whole concept.

What I wonder about is if the greek letters has anything to do with the album or what the reason for that was for writing it like that. The song was alright nothing special but can't wait to listen on the whole album!

Good song. Its not chemical wedding but bruce still has the insipiration... and roy of course. 5 min song with coherence good chorus good verse..pre chorus a little bit suffered but bruce has not the same voice 25 years ago. Kind regards

Brilliant......... no surprise 🤘😁🤘 So happy to get some Bruce solo stuff now 😊😊😊😊 Happy Days from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤘😁🤘 ......... p.s. Cant wait to see him at Glasgow Barrowlands next year 🤘😁🤘

I thought I was listening to Amon Amarth at the end lol

After watching the video last night I listened to the song again. The song sounds better listening to it without the video. Not really into all these videos to be honest.For me it’s the songs or nothing. The songs ok,it’s a grower.

better then the new maiden stuff !!!!!!

The music video is a little cringe in spots. Imo would've been better to do a animation. Like WoTW

Definitely a grower. But this video... cheesy and embarassing. Bruce looks lost. Great performer, bad actor.

Sorry but it is just bad and boring and not up to Bruce/Maiden standard

It's ok but maiden are way better musically

Sorry. Terrible video. Great song but this video had no identify. I started listening to Bruce before Maiden in 1998 and this is his worst video. I loved abdication when it came out in 2005. Seems like it was yesterday