Description
Two seperate lps sold as a set. Each album comes with 4-page insert, gatefold cover and postcard. Yellow vinyls. Limited 60 copies
There’s nothing better than feeling that burst of excitement before an Iron Maiden show. They are one of the few bands out there when securing a ticket is more important than paying rent. No matter how many times you see these pioneers of NWOBHM perform, there’s never anything quite like it. Iron Maiden goes above and beyond than giving it their all, as it’s evident they love doing this and have no plans to retire anytime soon. With that being said, after two North American touring cycles in support of 2015’s Book Of Souls, these legends have returned to the continent to celebrate the Legacy Of The Beast. This double album set was recorded at their sold-out show on Friday, July 26th at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York 2019. When UFO’s Doctor Doctor erupted on the speakers, the audience knew it was getting real close for the legends to walk on the platform. Fans held their Maiden flags high as the crowd of over 14,000 continued to scream. Finally, the moment everyone has been waiting for as many tears were shed from the get-go: it was showtime. The television screens displayed the history of Maiden as the Churchill’s Speech presented itself, leaving thousands of palpitating hearts anxiously wondering: “are they bringing the plane out?” Sure enough, the 90% sized replica of an actual Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb registration number AA 853 from 302 Squadron that saw active duty in 1941, spread its wings that night. Steve Harris (bass), Dave Murray (guitar), Adrian Smith (guitar), Janick Gers (guitar), Nicko McBrain (drums), and Bruce Dickinson (vocals) raced to the platform and went straight into Aces High. Dickinson’s microphone had a few hiccups towards the beginning. However, that didn’t last long, nor did it stop him from giving yet another memorable performance. Iron Maiden’s production quality excels over any other show as the theme for each song presents itself with a brand new backdrop as the theatrics continued to unfold. Dickinson spoke to the crowd shortly after performing “Where Eagles Dare” and “2 Minutes to Midnight.” The iconic vocalist raised his humorous voice asking if this was a rap concert, which was a play on the “rock is dead” conspiracy. Of course, his sarcasm didn’t last long as Bruce himself laughed it off, saying he was joking. Regardless, it was quite liberating seeing over 14,000 metalheads sharing the same room. However, Dickinson not only interacted for a comedic break, but he also alerted the audience that there will be no new music that night. While fans cheered in excitement, Dickinson continued with something along the lines of: “but soon enough, we will return with new music.” Perhaps, Bruce was trying to emphasize the band will be working on a follow-up to 2015’s Book Of Souls. Either way, hearing there will be more Maiden live or on record, was the icing on an already glorious evening. It’s been a while since Iron Maiden performed the title track to their overall seventh album, Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son. However, they managed to surprise the audience with “The Evil That Men Do” for the first encore tune. At this point, the moment has finally arrived for the New York crowd to hear “Hallowed Be Thy Name” live for the first time in three long years. It was a bold return that made everyone in the house not want the show to end. Unfortunately, the group concluded the spectacular evening with “Run To The Hills” as it was time for over 14,000 Maiden fans to say farewell to a near-perfect evening. Iron Maiden is well worth seeing more than once or as many times as possible. Their shows will always have a lasting impression even if it didn’t include the dream setlist. Everyone has a different favorite Maiden song from a variety of eras spanning the actual legacy of the beast. Overall, Iron Maiden is a band you want to see at least 10x in your life. If you haven’t seen them yet, what are you waiting for?
Track list:
1. Churchill’s Speech / Aces High
2. Where Eagles Dare
3. 2 Minutes To Midnight
4. The Clansman (part 1)
5. The Clansman (part 2)
6. The Trooper
7. Revelations
8. For The Greater Good Of God
9. Sign Of The Cross
10. Flight Of Icarus
11. Fear Of The Dark
12. The Number Of The Beast
13. Iron Maiden
14. The Evil That Men Do
15. Hallowed Be Thy Name
16. Run To The Hills