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Iron Maiden: Live After Death World Slavery Tour

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

That's the best way to describe this. The 5.1 soundtrack is synched improperly with the video so the sound and video are off by a bit more than a second. That's REALLY annoying to watch, and if I'm totally honest...the 5.1 really isn't 5.1, its not even much of a sound upgrade from the original stereo soundtrack.

That original stereo soundtrack IS synched properly so at least the concert is watchable. And really, I don't think anyone bought this for the alleged 5.1 soundtrack. They bought it for the dvd format. The extras are nothing special aside from the subtitles which put the song lyrics onscreen, for those of you new to the group who don't know these classics by heart.

The concert itself is nothing short of amazing. The setlist is shorter compared to what they normally play today, but back then there was a Dave Murray guitar solo during the show that didn't make the video so that took up some time as well. Overall its a bit over 90 minutes on the tape, and every song on there is a classic. Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Powerslave? Yes please.

I bought this a couple years ago simply because it was LAD on dvd, and with the full intent of purchasing a proper version once the band decided to release one. Happily the official release is coming sometime soon, as The History of Iron Maiden v2 on dvd promises to offer a great looking and great sounding version of this concert. So should you buy this? Only if you MUST have this on dvd RIGHT NOW..otherwise I would wait for the superior version that should be coming soon.

Anyway, this particular release gets 4 stars from me. 5 stars for the actual show (I saw this tour live, it was amazing), 5 stars for being Maiden, 5 stars for the convenience of dvd, and 1 star because the 5.1 is a cheap ripoff. Average it out, 4 stars.

Yes, it's Iron Maiden at their best. But no, it's not official, thus it does not have the quality you would expect from an official Iron Maiden release. I'm not saying don't buy it, because this is a rarity to be sure. What I am saying is that is not an official Iron Maiden release, and I am actually surprised that they have not taken steps to stop the sale of this unauthorized and essentially illegal DVD, which is basically just a DVD recording of the authorized VHS tape. If you see it you will understand what I mean.

The DVD menus are in Spanish, as are the Extras which are basically just a band biography, discography, and a few photos. However, it is the full length film presented on the original VHS tape, and the video and normal stereo sound quality isn't bad. (It certainly looks better than my long since worn out 20 year old VHS tape does now days.) The 5.1 Surround Sound however, is a joke. If this were an official release, I am sure that Steve Harris would have done a proper job of it. But since Iron Maiden was not even involved in this, the production isn't typical of the band at all.

As I said though, this is a rarity, and thus worth the $10.00 I paid for it. Just be aware that since this is not official, it isn't a typical Iron Maiden release.

This is one the best concert dvds I have ever seen. Forget the video quality...vhs transfer...whatever...this band, video, songs kick A! I love the 5.1 option on this. UP THE IRONS.

What is there to say about the DVD? It's Iron Maiden, and therefore it's amazing. The video quality isn't much better than the quality of the VHS, but the DVD is still worth the extra money. Also, the video includes a song that wasn't on the album from this show, Sanctuary!This could very well be one of the best concerts you ever see

what's more to say about iron maiden?they are one of best metal band's ever,period.and this is one of the best filmed metal gig's in history.despite the show tooked in 1985,the quality is great especialy the sound.if you dont have it,buy it now,you will be buying history.

What a gem! This is a must have for any maiden fan!

This version is not endorsed by Iron Maiden and is usually considered a ripoff. Maiden have their re-release version to go with their 2008 tourncoming soon. I would pre-order the "real" DVD from the Maiden website before wasting $135 on this junk.

From Blabbermouth.net:
Finally available on DVD for the first time, New Door Records/UMe are proud to announce the eagerly awaited release of the double disc DVD of "Live After Death", the legendary recording of IRON MAIDEN's four night stand at Long Beach Arena, California, in 1984.
In the stores February 5, 2008, the release will coincide with the start of the band's Somewhere Back In Time World Tour on which they will recreate many of the aspects of this original and spectacular show.
..I have been waiting for this release for years!

I bought this video on its VHS format back in the 90's. The sounds, the lights, the show, all together make this one of the greatest concert ever recorded. I watched the video so many times that the quality decayed. Since the "invention" of DVD I hopped to get this concert. I'm so glad, it's finally here.

And I was stunned because W.A.S.P. opened up for them but then when Miaden came out = OH BOY!
The lousest concert ever recorded at the time with OVER 50,000 (YES THAT IS THOUSAND) WATTS OF POWER - AND BACK THEN THEY HAD ME HOOKED AS A SLAVERY VICTIM. LOVED THE 40 FOOT TALL EDDIE THAT CAME UP BEHIND DRUMMER NICKO McBRAIN AT END OF SHOW - THE EYES HAD LIGHTNING SPARKS FLYING OUT OF THEM. TOTALLY AWESOME. I STILL REMEMBER THIS AND I'M 44 YEARS OLD NOW AND THAT WAS 22 YEARS AGO. I only gave it 4 stars because I'm waiting for the Official Release.

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