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Live at Donington

Iron Maiden · 1993

112 min · 20 tracks · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal

A blistering live document of heavy metal grandeur, showcasing Iron Maiden's relentless energy and theatrical stage presence.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like energy shifts
  • theatrical live performance atmosphere
  • cathartic crowd sing-alongs
  • dynamic setlist variety
  • late-night adrenaline rush

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, subdued listening
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Donington festival energy· colonialism critique· theatrical metal performance
Career context
Released on November 8, 1993, 'Live at Donington' captures Iron Maiden during a period of resurgence after their commercial peak in the late '80s. This live album followed their studio effort 'Fear of the Dark,' reflecting the band's commitment to delivering high-octane performances at a time when many of their peers were fading from the spotlight.
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, showcasing heavy metal anthems.
S&M by Metallica — Combines orchestral arrangements with heavy metal power, echoing theatrical performance and intensity.
Live in the U.K. by Helloween — Delivers high-energy performances with dramatic flair, reflecting the same festival atmosphere and metal spirit.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Be Quick or Be Dead 3:53
  • 2 The Number of the Beast 4:53
  • 3 Wrathchild 2:54
  • 4 From Here to Eternity 4:44
  • 5 Can I Play With Madness 3:33
  • 6 Wasting Love 5:36
  • 7 Tail Gunner 4:07
  • 8 The Evil That Men Do 7:51
  • 9 Afraid to Shoot Strangers 6:59
  • 10 Fear of the Dark 7:08
  • 11 Bring Your Daughter… to the Slaughter 6:12
  • 12 The Clairvoyant 4:21
  • 13 Heaven Can Wait 7:20
  • 14 Run to the Hills 4:16

Disc 2

  • 1 2 Minutes to Midnight 5:42
  • 2 Iron Maiden 8:14
  • 3 Hallowed Be Thy Name 7:27
  • 4 The Trooper 3:52
  • 5 Sanctuary 5:18
  • 6 Running Free 7:53

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