| 词条 | Afraid to Shoot Strangers |
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| name = Afraid to Shoot Strangers | cover = | alt = | type = | artist = Iron Maiden | album = Fear of the Dark | released = 11 May 1992 | format = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = Heavy metal | length = 6:52 | label =
| writer = Steve Harris | producer =
}} "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It appears as the third song on their 1992 album Fear of the Dark. BackgroundIt is a political song from the point of view of a soldier in the Gulf War.[1] Lead singer/frontman Bruce Dickinson would often introduce the song as an anti-war narrative.[2] Live performancesThe song has been played live by Iron Maiden 402 times.[3] "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" and "Fear of the Dark" are the only songs from the album that have been played live after 1993. The song became a frequent addition on setlists during Blaze Bayley's tenure with Iron Maiden, following which it returned in 2012.[4] ReceptionWhile reviewing the "Fear of the Dark" album, AllMusic said that the song was a standout.[5] References1. ^{{cite book |author=Wall, Mick |authorlink=Mick Wall |title=Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills, the Authorised Biography | edition = 3rd |publisher=Sanctuary Publishing |year=2004 |isbn=1-86074-542-3 |page=289}} 2. ^{{cite journal |title=No Sleep |journal=Metal Hammer presents: Iron Maiden 30 Years of Metal Mayhem |year=2005 |first=Darren |last=James |pages=92–93 |id=}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/iron-maiden-3bd6803c.html?song=Afraid+to+Shoot+Strangers|title=Afraid to Shoot Strangers by Iron Maiden Song Statistics - setlist.fm|website=www.setlist.fm}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/first-iron-maiden-maiden-england-us-tour-setlist-revealed-rest-of-world-weeps-with-jealousy/ |title=First Iron Maiden 'Maiden England' US Tour Setlist Revealed, Rest of World Weeps With Jealousy |last=Alderslade |first=Merlin |accessdate=22 June 2012 |date=22 June 2012 |publisher=Metal Hammer |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6B19NVweK?url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/first-iron-maiden-maiden-england-us-tour-setlist-revealed-rest-of-world-weeps-with-jealousy/ |archivedate=28 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }} 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/fear-of-the-dark-mw0000073138|title=Fear of the Dark - Iron Maiden - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic}} 5 : 1992 songs|Iron Maiden songs|Songs written by Steve Harris (musician)|Works about the Gulf War|Anti-war songs |
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