“Gangland” is about the fear and uncertainty of a life in a 1930s Al Capone-style gang warzone.

When the band released the “Run to the Hills” single, they had to decide between this song and “Total Eclipse” to be the B-side on the single. The other song would be chosen for the album. The band hastily decided that “Total Eclipse” should be the B-side, which the band has regretted ever since.

We just chose the wrong track as the B-side. I think if “Total Eclipse” had been on the album instead of “Gangland” it would have been far better.

—Steve Harris