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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.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing Iron Maiden's enduring popularity well into their career. 'Death on the Road' was praised for its energetic performance and production quality, further solidifying the band's status as live heavy metal legends. The album also served as a testament to the band's ability to connect with fans across generations, featuring songs from various stages of their lengthy discography.
Best for
dynamic journey with energetic peaks cathartic release through thunderous sound late-night listening with intensity
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
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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 Standout 4:12
  • 5 Dance of Death Standout 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 Standout 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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