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Ed Hunter

Iron Maiden · 1999

106 min · 21 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal

A thunderous collection of live tracks showcasing Iron Maiden's powerful and theatrical heavy metal performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with dramatic peaks
  • live energy that ignites crowds
  • for nostalgic sing-alongs
  • great for adrenaline-fueled workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, subdued listening
  • want concise, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
battlefield narratives· gothic storytelling· historical reflection
Career context
Released in 1999, 'Ed Hunter' marked a retrospective moment for Iron Maiden, coinciding with their return to the stage after a hiatus. This compilation of live recordings provided fans with a celebratory look back at their career leading up to the album's launch, showcasing quintessential tracks from their extensive catalog during a period of renewed interest in the band.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Helloween· Megadeth
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest — Captures a similar live energy and theatricality in heavy metal performance.
Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath — Shares epic storytelling and darkly atmospheric themes, with powerful vocal delivery.
Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 by Helloween — Features grand narratives and melodic heavy metal soundscapes that resonate with Iron Maiden's style.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Iron Maiden (live) 4:28
  • 2 The Trooper 4:12
  • 3 The Number of the Beast 4:53
  • 4 Wrathchild 2:55
  • 5 Futureal 2:56
  • 6 Fear of the Dark 7:18
  • 7 Be Quick or Be Dead 3:24
  • 8 2 Minutes to Midnight 6:02
  • 9 Man on the Edge 4:11
  • 10 Aces High 4:30
  • 11 The Evil That Men Do 4:34
  • 12 Wasted Years 5:06
  • 13 Powerslave 6:50
  • 14 Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:13
  • 15 Wrathchild '99 2:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Run to the Hills 3:55
  • 2 The Clansman 8:59
  • 3 Phantom of the Opera 7:07
  • 4 Killers 5:01
  • 5 Stranger in a Strange Land 5:44
  • 6 Tailgunner 4:16

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