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Live After Death

Iron Maiden · 1985

84 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal

A thunderous live collection that captures Iron Maiden's electrifying performances and intricate musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • electrifying live performance energy
  • dynamic pacing with peaks
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • immersive storytelling through music
  • thrilling anthems for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, subdued atmospheres
  • dislike lengthy musical explorations

Where this album fits

Themes
Winston Churchill's rhetoric· aerial combat nostalgia
Career context
Released on October 14, 1985, 'Live After Death' came at a pivotal moment in Iron Maiden's career, following their successful studio album 'Powerslave'. This live album documented their world tour and showcased the band at the height of their popularity, solidifying their status as one of the leading figures in heavy metal during the mid-80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Helloween· Megadeth
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest — Captures the same live energy and riffs, showcasing heavy metal anthems.
No Sleep 'til Hammersmith by Motörhead — Features a raw live sound with relentless energy, echoing the powerful atmosphere of 'Live After Death'.
S&M by Metallica — Combines orchestral arrangements with heavy metal, creating a dramatic live experience akin to Maiden's performances.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro: Churchill’s Speech / Aces High 5:28
  • 2 2 Minutes to Midnight 6:02
  • 3 The Trooper 4:30
  • 4 Revelations 6:10
  • 5 Flight of Icarus 3:40
  • 6 Rime of the Ancient Mariner 13:22
  • 7 Powerslave 7:34
  • 8 The Number of the Beast 4:34
  • 9 Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:29
  • 10 Iron Maiden 4:20
  • 11 Run to the Hills 3:54
  • 12 Running Free 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Losfer Words (Big ’Orra) 4:17
  • 2 Sanctuary 4:40
  • 3 Murders in the Rue Morgue 4:33

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