games, is mentioned in the novel World War Z by Max Brooks and is used as the opening theme for the documentary series Metal Evolution. Iron Maiden created a beer called "Trooper", named after the song. Northern Ireland During the course of the Troubles in Northern Ireland the image of Eddie, as he appears on the sleeve of "The Trooper", became an unofficial mascot of the Ulster Freedom Fighters loyalist paramilitary group and was the main figure on a number of the group's murals. The loyalist representation frequently carried a tattered flag with the emblem of the Ulster Defence Association rather than the Union Flag as on the Iron Maiden sleeve. Track listings 7" & 12" Single 2005 Enhanced CD 2005 7" Blue Vinyl 2005 12" Picture Disc Personnel Production credits are adapted from the 7-inch vinyl cover. Iron Maiden Bruce Dickinson – lead vocals Dave Murray – guitar Adrian Smith – guitar Steve Harris – bass guitar Nicko McBrain – drums Production Martin Birch – producer, engineer Derek Riggs – cover illustration Charts Notes Certifications References 1983 singles 1983 songs 2005 singles Crimean War fiction Iron Maiden songs Number-one singles in Spain Songs about the military Songs written by Steve Harris (musician)