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Released 21 years ago this August

Death on the Road

Iron Maiden · 2005

94 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal

A thunderous live recording capturing Iron Maiden's soaring melodies and relentless energy in heavy metal's grandest form.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with energetic peaks
  • cathartic release through thunderous sound
  • late-night listening with intensity
  • epic storytelling through live performance
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
live metal spectacle· historical valor· mortality narratives
Career context
Released on August 30, 2005, 'Death on the Road' is a live album marking Iron Maiden's return to the stage after their successful 'Brave New World' tour. This period saw the band re-establishing their dominance in heavy metal, with a lineup including iconic vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith. It came during a time of renewed creative vigor for the band as they embraced both classic hits and newer material.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Helloween· Megadeth
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest — Captures the same live energy and heavy metal anthems with soaring vocals and powerful guitar work.
Live Shit: Binge & Purge by Metallica — Shares the thunderous live experience and themes of mortality wrapped in high-octane metal performance.
Rust in Peace by Megadeth — Aligns with intricate musicianship and lyrical themes of historical valor, reflecting heavy metal's complexity.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Wildest Dreams 4:51
  • 2 Wrathchild 2:49
  • 3 Can I Play With Madness 3:30
  • 4 The Trooper 4:12
  • 5 Dance of Death 9:23
  • 6 Rainmaker 4:01
  • 7 Brave New World 6:09
  • 8 Paschendale 10:17
  • 9 Lord of the Flies 5:06

Disc 2

  • 1 No More Lies 7:49
  • 2 Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:31
  • 3 Fear of the Dark 7:28
  • 4 Iron Maiden 4:50
  • 5 Journeyman 7:02
  • 6 The Number of the Beast 4:57
  • 7 Run to the Hills 4:23

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