Bay Area thrash metal veterans Heathen have paid tribute to Iron Maiden by releasing a cover of the classic “The Prisoner” in celebration of the British metal icons’ 50th anniversary.

Following the release of their comeback single “Never A God” earlier this year, Heathen put their own spin on the 1982The Number of the Beast standout while staying faithful to the original. The release also features artwork by Dan Goldsworthy, who reimagined the goblin from Heathen’s Breaking the Silence in Iron Maiden’s iconic Eddie style, alongside a special Maiden-inspired version of the band’s logo.

Commenting on the release, guitarist Kragen Lum said:

“What can we say about the legendary Iron Maiden that hasn’t already been said? They’ve given us 50 years of energetic, melodic metal that’s inspired HEATHEN and legions of other bands in the genre. ‘The Prisoner’ was an easy choice for us to cover… We added a few touches to ‘Heathenize’ the song while staying true to what made it so great when it was first released in 1982. Enjoy this recording as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of heavy metal’s greatest bands. Up the Irons!“

Photo Credit: Ty Fox