The New Maiden DVD is Confirmed !
After early rumors and, more recently, the German edition of Rock Hard magazine announcing that a new Iron Maiden DVD/CD live package, called 'Death on the Road' would be released on August 29, IronMaiden.com has confirmed both releases.It also confirms recent diary inputs by Kevin Shirley who said that he finished a CD/DVD mastering in early March and that he was interviewed for a future documentary.
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Iron Maiden have confirmed they are to release a Double DVD and Live Album titled “DEATH ON THE ROAD” through EMI Records on August 29th 2005.
The show was filmed at the Westfalenhalle Arena, Dortmund, Germany during the Dance of Death European Tour in December 2003 and fully captures the magnificent stage production and electricity of the band’s performance. Steve Harris once again took weeks personally editing the footage and like Rock in Rio this means thousands of cuts right into the heart of the action.
Says Steve Harris, “The shows on that tour were perhaps far more theatrical than some of our recent tours so it has a very different feel than that of, say, Rock in Rio which was a massive festival environment. The 115 minute show was originally filmed by VIVA TV in Germany to broadcast across their national TV network a few days afterwards. However TV and DVD are always very different mainly owing to the time restrictions. So we’ve spent time starting from the bare bones to create a full length concert feature that captures the excitement of the show but also the drama as well. I think when people see songs like Paschendale and Dance Of Death they’ll be blown away by the spectacle. At the same time there are some great moments in Journeyman that I think will surprise a few people. Iron Maiden with acoustic guitars?! I’m really happy with the end result as it captures the dark and lighter moments perfectly.”
The album and PCM Stereo / 5.1 Surround sound for the DVD has been mixed and produced by Kevin ‘Caveman’ Shirley and co-produced, as always, by Steve Harris.
The Double DVD also features a full 70-minute documentary directed by Matthew Amos charting the album’s creation and then subsequent preparations for the following tour. The feature length program includes candid and personal footage of the band during the recording and writing of the album, which is the first time it’s ever been filmed.
Says Manager Rod Smallwood, “The documentary is something quite special for the fans as it really is a very revealing portrait of how Maiden work together recording and it took me hours to persuade them to let the cameras in the recording studio. Previously they’d never allowed any of that to be filmed but this time we decided to have a camera floating around to try and capture the Maiden recording process. A lot of it was filmed by the Kevin Shirley and the band themselves. I think it’s a great representation of the talent, effort and humour of a Maiden recording session. The documentary also covers what it takes to set up a major World Tour and has various interviews with our Killer Krew and hopefully it will be as insightful and interesting as the well received Early Days documentary footage.
“As usual we have crammed as much as possible into the DVD’s with a host of extras including all of the promo videos from the album, footage of the band performing in South America, background interviews with members of the production crew and fans along the tour, artwork and photo galleries. Many hours of Maiden mayhem.
“Like Rock in Rio we have again decided to release a DVD and CD. Those who have DVD players will presumably opt for the DVD but we wanted to ensure all fans could get at least the audio of this tour and many countries of the World do not have widespread capacity to play DVDs.”
The full set list from the show is:
WILDEST DREAMS
WRATHCHILD
CAN I PLAY WITH MADNESS
TROOPER
DANCE OF DEATH
RAINMAKER
BRAVE NEW WORLD
PASCHENDALE
LORD OF THE FLIES
NO MORE LIES
HALLOWED BE THY NAME
FEAR OF THE DARK
IRON MAIDEN
JOURNEYMAN
THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST
RUN TO THE HILLS
The release of the DVD and Live album coincides with their headlining performance at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festivals which sold out within hours of going on sale. Reading Festival holds a special place in Maiden history. The band played their first headlining show there in 1980 and the following year a certain Bruce Dickinson was famously approached backstage for the job of vocalist before returning in 1982 for Iron Maiden's second headlining appearance, this time as the front man.
The Reading and Leeds appearances will complete their busy summer touring schedule that includes top billing at major European Festivals and their own headlining stadium dates like their record breaking show in Gothenburg at the 55,000 capacity Ullevi Stadium that sold out in a mere two and a half hours. Just prior to Reading and Leeds the band will be joining Black Sabbath on Ozzfest in North America, plus a handful of arena headline dates.
A little typo from Iron Maiden: the Dortmund show didn't happen in December, but on November 24, 2003.
Source: Iron Maiden.com, RockHard.de
46 Comments
would be awesome, but think Maiden is getting a 'lil bit TOO commercial with all this stuff being released.... 
will buy it though ! \,,/
YES!!so this is the real thing! DOD DVD!!wohooo!at last!!
hail the irons! 
Do we seriously need a Dance of Death tour DVD?
We've already got the History series coming up with lots of great stuff, so I'd say it'd be better to pursue that and include footage from the Dance of Death tour in the last volume. Besides, is it necessary to document every album tour with a DVD?
I'll probably end up buying it unless something more interesting comes out but only if they do a damn good job with it!
I honestly think Steve & co. knows there's only a limited time left with the band, especially with this amazing lineup...so look for a DVD from every tour. Sorta like cataloguing everything they've done.
i hope it comes dvds of all the tours 
I prefer an official DVD with exellent quality from every tour than bootleged ones. Allthough some think that's very commersial.
I want vinyl too. Hope theres a vinyl format
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i hope it comes dvds of all the tours
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It wouln't suprise me if thats the way it goes in the next few years
QUOTE(Shadow @ May 10 2005, 07:41 PM)
Do we seriously need a Dance of Death tour DVD?
We've already got the History series coming up with lots of great stuff, so I'd say it'd be better to pursue that and include footage from the Dance of Death tour in the last volume. Besides, is it necessary to document every album tour with a DVD?
I'll probably end up buying it unless something more interesting comes out but only if they do a damn good job with it!
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We've already got the History series coming up with lots of great stuff, so I'd say it'd be better to pursue that and include footage from the Dance of Death tour in the last volume. Besides, is it necessary to document every album tour with a DVD?
I'll probably end up buying it unless something more interesting comes out but only if they do a damn good job with it!
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Of course we need a Dance of death tour DVD. Id love to see it, espcially after watching bootlegs of some shows. And then when its included in the history DVD itll be the history part
QUOTE(Shadow @ May 10 2005, 09:41 PM)
Do we seriously need a Dance of Death tour DVD?
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I NEED IT!
especially one of the huge gigs in latin america. and my dream is IM to release al least 1 full-lenght concert video of every tour but as far as i know theres nothing from 83 (standard gig, not dortmund festival) 86/87, 90/91 tourz
QUOTE(Shadow @ May 10 2005, 03:41 PM)
Do we seriously need a Dance of Death tour DVD?
We've already got the History series coming up with lots of great stuff, so I'd say it'd be better to pursue that and include footage from the Dance of Death tour in the last volume. Besides, is it necessary to document every album tour with a DVD?
I'll probably end up buying it unless something more interesting comes out but only if they do a damn good job with it!
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We've already got the History series coming up with lots of great stuff, so I'd say it'd be better to pursue that and include footage from the Dance of Death tour in the last volume. Besides, is it necessary to document every album tour with a DVD?
I'll probably end up buying it unless something more interesting comes out but only if they do a damn good job with it!
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Hell, I want it. After watching the No More Lies video over and over, I thought, "I really want to see the whole concert, because I didn't get a chance to go to any of the DOD shows...
"And by August (or probably September here in the US), I'll be tired of The early Days live stuff...
I dont want Maiden to be a commercial band. I want a new DVD, something different, not always the same.
Confirmed!
www.ironmaiden.com
QUOTE(Martin @ May 11 2005, 05:04 PM)
Confirmed!
www.ironmaiden.com
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Here's what they had to say
Iron Maiden have confirmed they are to release a Double DVD and Live Album titled “DEATH ON THE ROAD” through EMI Records on August 29th 2005.
The show was filmed at the Westfalenhalle Arena, Dortmund, Germany during the Dance of Death European Tour in December 2003 and fully captures the magnificent stage production and electricity of the band’s performance. Steve Harris once again took weeks personally editing the footage and like Rock in Rio this means thousands of cuts right into the heart of the action.
Says Steve Harris, “The shows on that tour were perhaps far more theatrical than some of our recent tours so it has a very different feel than that of, say, Rock in Rio which was a massive festival environment. The 115 minute show was originally filmed by VIVA TV in Germany to broadcast across their national TV network a few days afterwards. However TV and DVD are always very different mainly owing to the time restrictions. So we’ve spent time starting from the bare bones to create a full length concert feature that captures the excitement of the show but also the drama as well. I think when people see songs like Paschendale and Dance Of Death they’ll be blown away by the spectacle. At the same time there are some great moments in Journeyman that I think will surprise a few people. Iron Maiden with acoustic guitars?! I’m really happy with the end result as it captures the dark and lighter moments perfectly.”
The album and PCM Stereo / 5.1 Surround sound for the DVD has been mixed and produced by Kevin ‘Caveman’ Shirley and co-produced, as always, by Steve Harris.
The Double DVD also features a full 70-minute documentary directed by Matthew Amos charting the album’s creation and then subsequent preparations for the following tour. The feature length program includes candid and personal footage of the band during the recording and writing of the album, which is the first time it’s ever been filmed.
Says Manager Rod Smallwood, “The documentary is something quite special for the fans as it really is a very revealing portrait of how Maiden work together recording and it took me hours to persuade them to let the cameras in the recording studio. Previously they’d never allowed any of that to be filmed but this time we decided to have a camera floating around to try and capture the Maiden recording process. A lot of it was filmed by the Kevin Shirley and the band themselves. I think it’s a great representation of the talent, effort and humour of a Maiden recording session. The documentary also covers what it takes to set up a major World Tour and has various interviews with our Killer Krew and hopefully it will be as insightful and interesting as the well received Early Days documentary footage.
“As usual we have crammed as much as possible into the DVD’s with a host of extras including all of the promo videos from the album, footage of the band performing in South America, background interviews with members of the production crew and fans along the tour, artwork and photo galleries. Many hours of Maiden mayhem.
“Like Rock in Rio we have again decided to release a DVD and CD. Those who have DVD players will presumably opt for the DVD but we wanted to ensure all fans could get at least the audio of this tour and many countries of the World do not have widespread capacity to play DVDs.”
The full set list from the show is:
WILDEST DREAMS
WRATHCHILD
CAN I PLAY WITH MADNESS
TROOPER
DANCE OF DEATH
RAINMAKER
BRAVE NEW WORLD
PASCHENDALE
LORD OF THE FLIES
NO MORE LIES
HALLOWED BE THY NAME
FEAR OF THE DARK
IRON MAIDEN
JOURNEYMAN
THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST
RUN TO THE HILLS
The release of the DVD and Live album coincides with their headlining performance at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festivals which sold out within hours of going on sale. Reading Festival holds a special place in Maiden history. The band played their first headlining show there in 1980 and the following year a certain Bruce Dickinson was famously approached backstage for the job of vocalist before returning in 1982 for Iron Maiden's second headlining appearance, this time as the front man.
The Reading and Leeds appearances will complete their busy summer touring schedule that includes top billing at major European Festivals and their own headlining stadium dates like their record breaking show in Gothenburg at the 55,000 capacity Ullevi Stadium that sold out in a mere two and a half hours. Just prior to Reading and Leeds the band will be joining Black Sabbath on Ozzfest in North America, plus a handful of arena headline dates
QUOTE(Shadow @ May 10 2005, 02:41 PM)
Do we seriously need a Dance of Death tour DVD?
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Yes! I want a new addition to my Maiden collection and I'm sure it will kick ass.
Dogigniter: Thanks for the info
QUOTE(Blade Runner @ May 11 2005, 07:15 PM)
I want a new addition to my Maiden collection
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So, if they released an Iron Maiden dildo, you'd buy one, right?
well, awesome
and i guess i was right about this one:
http://forum.maidenfans.com/index.php?showtopic=7864
See told you this was newsworthy Saint 
QUOTE(dogigniter @ May 11 2005, 04:17 PM)
“As usual we have crammed as much as possible into the DVD’s with a host of extras including all of the promo videos from the album
so, the Dvd releases of those singles will be virtually useless as well
not the first time maiden do this to us
(example: putting in the promo video's in The Early Days Dvd, while any real Maiden fan already has them on Visions Of The Beast)
QUOTE(Maverick @ May 11 2005, 06:22 PM)
So, if they released an Iron Maiden dildo, you'd buy one, right?
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I'd not only buy one for myself, i'd buy one for you all!!!
QUOTE(Real World @ May 11 2005, 08:03 PM)
See told you this was newsworthy Saint
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...dear Real World Clairvoyant Altered the news a little and pinned the topic for all to see.
Cheers
And now, the hunt is on about which artist is doing the artwork cover... Let's try to have that exclusive at Maidenfans
gor ?! 
Cheers
Ok, here's the bootleg DVD of the Dortmund show:
http://mitglied.lycos.de/lagerstelle/DVD_D..._24_11_2003.jpg
It could make sense that the parts of the DOD making of we saw on the NML EP will be featured in that release.
Cheers
Eh....in all honesty , I'd rather have a new Early Days pt 2 instead of the DOD poop.
Great! I've been to that show
I'm looking forward to this release. Not that I think I will be seen on it (I blame my friend who came to pick me up late that I didn't get to the first row) but still this is going to rock my DVD player for some time!
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So, if they released an Iron Maiden dildo, you'd buy one, right?
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QUOTE(Shadow @ May 10 2005, 01:41 PM)
Do we seriously need a Dance of Death tour DVD?
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Yes. There's a lot of us who didn't get to see the DoD tour. All I've seen so far is a few low-quality boots. I still want to see Paschendale live someday, and this DVD may be the closest I'll ever get.
QUOTE(SinisterMinisterX @ May 12 2005, 12:01 AM)
Yes. There's a lot of us who didn't get to see the DoD tour. All I've seen so far is a few low-quality boots. I still want to see Paschendale live someday, and this DVD may be the closest I'll ever get.
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Ivge got a boot video of them in Madrid thats pretty good.
QUOTE(SinisterMinisterX @ May 12 2005, 12:01 AM)
Yes. There's a lot of us who didn't get to see the DoD tour. All I've seen so far is a few low-quality boots. I still want to see Paschendale live someday, and this DVD may be the closest I'll ever get.
I'd have to agree. I know there is absolutely zero chance that Maiden will ever play within 300 miles of where I live, so this DVD will be the closest I'll ever get. And I haven't seen any boots either, of any quality.
"Steve Harris once again took weeks personally editing the footage and like Rock in Rio this means thousands of cuts right into the heart of the action."
I don't like the DOD album, but I really enjoyed the theatricality of the show. However, the prospect of another dodgy Steve Harris 'blink and you miss it' edit puts me off. Let's hope he doesn't plan to re-cut Live After Death.
QUOTE(The Saint @ May 10 2005, 08:58 PM)
A little typo from Iron Maiden: the Dortmund show didn't happen in December, but on November 11, 2003.
it happened on November 24, 2003
QUOTE(German Eddie @ May 12 2005, 10:20 AM)
it happened on November 24, 2003
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Blimey, what have I written down...
Cheers
QUOTE(Parmenion @ May 12 2005, 10:15 AM)
"Steve Harris once again took weeks personally editing the footage and like Rock in Rio this means thousands of cuts right into the heart of the action."
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That they actually decided to let Steve do it again and that they advertise this as one of the main attraction points of this new DVD is really disturbing.
No one at Sanctuary dares to say to Steve how much he sucks at editing, I guess...
Cheers
I think that the "Rock in Rio" editing is brilliant. To compare it with other Steve's works, much better than "Live at Donington" or "Maiden England".
QUOTE(GhostofCain @ May 12 2005, 11:22 AM)
I think that the "Rock in Rio" editing is brilliant. To compare it with other Steve's works, much better than "Live at Donington" or "Maiden England".
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You're nuts
'Live at Donnington' is a masterpiece. 'Rock in Rio' is just an epileptic-inducing editing from a madman
Anyway. They should have gone for someone totally exterior to Maiden. Someone young with fresh ideas.
But, Steve, like George Lucas, will always be stubborn.
Cheers
im so looking forward to this DVD! i cant wait!!
arry is so pro at edditing stuff aswell..it will be great..the new raising hell..or maybe the new rock in rio????hohohooooooo
cheers from Buster and Brage
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Nope, it's pure crap.
I must admit Donnigton is a bit on the poo side. No REAL need for half of it to be Black and White. Its a live metal gig not an art showpiece.
Maiden England was good though
He, I know I'm in a vast minority who loves 'Live at Donnington'. And probably also in a vast minority who thinks that Maiden have done 90% of their music videos in a very crappy manner.
I'm sticking to the music and I don't really care for their rubbish image style
Cheers
Hmmm...Lord of the Flies is on the playlist...that's cool. I've never heard that one live by Bruce. Now...bring on To Tame A Land!!!!
QUOTE(SinisterMinisterX @ May 12 2005, 01:01 AM)
Yes. There's a lot of us who didn't get to see the DoD tour. All I've seen so far is a few low-quality boots. I still want to see Paschendale live someday, and this DVD may be the closest I'll ever get.
I didn't get to see it either sadly.
I never said the footage shouldn't be released. My point was that the Dance of Death set is consists - except for the new songs - mainly of the same classics that's always played. That's why I'd rather see some of the less common songs on a compilation DVD instead of a standard live set like this.
I'm not saying it's a bad release, but if there's another history DVD coming I might not have the money to bother with both.
dvd could be great, hope it matches up with RiR, but also a live cd ?! don't feel like buying that, maybe when I got lot's of money, and will expand my collection...
Perfect news... can't wait to buy it and discover this special DVD !!
Cheers
Id say, expect a live cd/dvd after every tour from here on out. The bands time is short unfortunately, and they are going to capture and capitalize on every minute of it.
I would like to get a DVD from every tour in Maiden's career (I have seen the DOD tour live and I still want this DVD, so this is OK for me). I think that eventually this will happen, and remeber: if you dont want it NOT BUY IT!!!
QUOTE(The Saint @ May 12 2005, 12:44 PM)
He, I know I'm in a vast minority who loves 'Live at Donnington'. And probably also in a vast minority who thinks that Maiden have done 90% of their music videos in a very crappy manner.
I'm sticking to the music and I don't really care for their rubbish image style
Cheers
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I'm sticking to the music and I don't really care for their rubbish image style
Cheers
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There is no doubt that Iron Maiden has got stronger sides than their videos... Bruce's new Abduction video is quite pooish aswell.