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In the live arena heavy metal can be implausibly powerful; it can rattle teeth from gums, set ears ringing like the clappers of doom and, when concocted by the gentlemen of Iron Maiden, virtually fracture your skull. Live After Death, meanwhile (a packed double disc set recorded during the band's extensive World Slavery jaunt of 1984 and 1985), is the awesome, irrefutable proof. Of course, expertly hewn slabs of solid rock carefully concocted in recording studios are all very well. But "The Number Of The Beast" and "Run To The Hills" were simply made to be blasted through 152,000 watts of PA system by five young men with undiluted testosterone pulsing through their bulging, whiplash veins. Bruce Dickinson's astounding lung capacity is frankly terrifying at times--he's certainly not a man you'd ever want to meet in a blow football tournament--while the band are virtually aflame. --Ian Fortnam
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I used to think the best live album ever was Thin Lizzy's 'Live and Dangerous', but then I heard this one. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a mosher by any stretch of the imagination. I love music from all walks of life, but this one just totally rocks dude!
Even if you're not a fan of Maiden you can't help but admire the energy and excitement of this album. The crowd clearly loves them, the riffs are fast, furious and fired at you from all angles. Bruce Dickinsons vocals are loud and powerful, and he knows how to please. The tracks show a great deal of variety, inspiration and musical virtuosity.
I've owned several versions of this album over the last few years, on tape, vinyl, CD and (just bought) enhanced CD. It's stayed with me throughout my life, one I keep coming back and back to, and always enjoying. If there's any album that's ever been in my collection the longest, in all formats , played the most (to the point of destruction!) and still sounds fresh and alive, this is it.
I can't recommend it enough.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Maiden were at their peak around this time - and the peak of Maiden's peak is the peak of British Metal! Furthermore, the peak of British metal is the peak of live albums. This is simply outstanding. I bought first the tape, then the CD, then the Video! The Smith/Murray partnership is never stronger, and I can safely say I have never seen (or heard) a band play better live than in the studio moreso than Maiden in this album. I own many live albums from many bands - yet this is the only one that makes an appearance for more than nostalgic purposes. Please buy it - if for no reason other than to support the best band to come out of Britain ever!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This album has most definately got to be the best Heavy Metal album from the 80's. The atmosphere of the live performance is incredable, especially on 'Running Free', where the audience paticipate. Every single song on the album is played perfectly and the band play skillfully through the whole set, enjoying themselves as much as the crowd. The superb end track 'Phantom of the Opera', is my personal favourite taken from Maiden's exellent debut album. The record has tracks from all the Maiden albums up until 'Powerslave' which is also a great album. And that is only the 'CD player' side of things because you are given a special multimedia section which includes live videos of the performance. It is a very good idea to provide multimedea sections on the CD because it is good to see the live footage. Overall I think this album deserves it's 5 stars without a doubt and if you were only to buy one Maiden album, what could I say?
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Maiden's first live album was recorded during the World Slavery Tour, released at their 80s peak, and cemented both their metal credibility and their ability to perform live just... Read more
Published 19 months ago by carlosnightman
live Best Of - among the greatest heavy metal live albums
Live After Death is a live double album recorded during the band's World Slavery tour (mainly at Long Beach Arena & Hammersmith Odeon) of 1984 and 1985. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Alister King
The Beast At It's Best
Iron Maiden are simply the greatest live band of all time, I have NEVER seen Maiden do a bad gig even after all the years and all the shows they have performed. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by Bongo
Fantastic live album from Maiden
This album (and my review is based on the original LP version which I proudly own) is a classic live album. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Spin
"Scream for me Long Beach"
This has to be one of the best live albums ever. Bought it years ago on tape, but now got it on cd. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Allan D. Mackay
The Album I Grew with!
This is the best metal album of all ages, all eras!
If i was left stranded on an island, this would be the album i would want to have. Read more
If i was left stranded on an island, this would be the album i would want to have. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by George Spiros
Dead good
From the spine-tingling Churchill voiceover at the beginning of 'Ace's High' to the relentless ferocity of 'Two Minutes to Midnight', this is a seminal Hard Rock live album. Read more
Published on 12 May 2009 by Captain Pugwash
Scream for me business class...
This has got to be one of THE all-time greatest live albums...from start to finish it doesn't let up in its barrage of awesome songs and Bruce Dickinson playing the crowd like... Read more
Published on 8 April 2008 by Gareth Franklin
This is Maiden at their very very best
Okay so i am probably a little biased - why?
My first ever Iron Maiden gig was at Hammersmith Odeon on the 1984/85 World Slavery Tour and it will stay with me forever as one... Read more
My first ever Iron Maiden gig was at Hammersmith Odeon on the 1984/85 World Slavery Tour and it will stay with me forever as one... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Ashman
such a good album
get this if you don't have it!
if you dont know iron maiden, get this, if you know iron maiden and dont have this... Read more
if you dont know iron maiden, get this, if you know iron maiden and dont have this... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2007 by MARK TWAIN
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