Iron Maiden-Live After Death (1985)

“Live After Death” was Iron Maiden’s first live album and would ultimately become their most representative live record and a masterpiece of heavy metal. Recorded during the tour following the 1984 album “Powerslave”, dubbed the “World Slavery Tour”, it symbolizes the peak form of a band already considered the most spectacular heavy metal band in the world, faithfully reflecting the power and force they wielded on stage. The tracks on this double album were recorded during several concerts in the United States and England and featured what is considered the band’s most stable, long-lasting, and successful lineup. In addition to bassist Steve Harris, the lineup included vocalist Bruce Dickinson, guitarists Adrian Smith and Dave Murray, and drummer Nicko McBrain. “Live After Death”, from its iconic cover art by renowned illustrator Derek Riggs, reveals a repertoire brimming with pure adrenaline, boasting an explosive arsenal of powerful tracks such as “Aces High”, “2 Minutes to Midnight”, “The Trooper”, “Revelations”, “Flight of Icarus”, “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, “The Number of the Beast”, “Hallowed Be Thy Name”, “Sanctuary”, and “Phantom of the Opera”, all true anthems of Iron Maiden and heavy metal in general. The subsequent reception of this double live album was as phenomenal as its content, achieving countless number one hits worldwide and several platinum records for its multi-million sales.