Is Number Of The Beast a Satanic song?

"The Number of the Beast" by Iron Maiden is often misunderstood as a Satanic song due to its title and the band's image. However, the song's lyrics are not explicitly Satanic and address various societal issues and warnings, making it more allegorical than devotional. Iron Maiden's frontman, Bruce Dickinson, explained that the song critiques the idea of blindly following leaders without questioning their actions and intentions.