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A Real Live Dead One

Iron Maiden · 1998

118 min · 23 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal

A thunderous collection of heavy metal anthems capturing Iron Maiden's dynamic live energy and lyrical storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • cathartic full-volume release
  • for live performance energy
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • evocative storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek gentle, mellow sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
theatrical storytelling· historical narratives· live metal energy
Career context
Released on September 22, 1998, 'A Real Live Dead One' is a live album that encapsulates Iron Maiden's evolution as a band following their 1995 studio album, 'The X Factor'. By this time, they were solidifying their legacy in heavy metal, showcasing a blend of classic hits and newer material with Bruce Dickinson returning to the helm as lead vocalist after a hiatus. This album serves as a bridge between the band's earlier career and the new direction they took in the late '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Helloween· Megadeth
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest — Captures similar live energy and theatrical storytelling with heavy metal anthems.
Rust in Peace by Megadeth — Shares intricate guitar work and historical narratives, resonating with heavy metal's storytelling tradition.
Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2 by Helloween — Blends melodic elements with epic narratives, echoing the theatrical nature of heavy metal anthems.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Number of the Beast 4:54
  • 2 The Trooper 3:55
  • 3 Prowler 4:15
  • 4 Transylvania 4:25
  • 5 Remember Tomorrow 5:52
  • 6 Where Eagles Dare 4:49
  • 7 Sanctuary 4:53
  • 8 Running Free 3:48
  • 9 Run to the Hills 3:57
  • 10 2 Minutes to Midnight 5:37
  • 11 Iron Maiden 5:24
  • 12 Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:51

Disc 2

  • 1 Be Quick or Be Dead 3:16
  • 2 From Here to Eternity 4:19
  • 3 Can I Play With Madness 4:42
  • 4 Wasting Love 5:47
  • 5 Tailgunner 4:09
  • 6 The Evil That Men Do 5:25
  • 7 Afraid to Shoot Strangers 6:47
  • 8 Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter 5:17
  • 9 Heaven Can Wait 7:28
  • 10 The Clairvoyant 4:29
  • 11 Fear of the Dark 7:13

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