Flight of Icarus Singles Chart. It is also the band's first release to feature Nicko McBrain, who replaced Clive Burr on drums in 1982. Despite being one of Iron Maiden's most famous songs, "Flight of Icarus" was not performed live after 1986 until it was finally performed again on May 26, 2018. The song is loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Icarus who was imprisoned with his father Daedalus in the palace of Knossos on Crete. In an attempt to escape, the pair fabricated wings from feathers and wax so they could fly away. Unfortunately Icarus, not heeding the advice of
Wax or the Discovery of Television Among the Bees from video to film for theatrical presentation. Blair performs in the film, which additionally features a cameo by William Burroughs. As an anti-war statement, "Wax" provided an early critique of the Gulf War and current-day drone warfare. A combination of innovative digital animation, found footage, and live action, "Wax"’s visual form is a unique representation of the technologies and politics that it critiques, which still reverberate today. "Wax or the Discovery of Television Among the Bees" and "Waxweb" have been supported by substantial grants, co-production, and international sales. Grants for this project include three awards from the New York State